OBLIGATIONS OF FHC. FHC shall:
a. Approve, publish and communicate to the ATHLETE, talent athlete identification criteria for the National Teams Program, selection criteria for designated national teams, and selection criteria for the AAP. These criteria will be published on the FHC website annually and remain there throughout the year. Any changes to the selection criteria will be communicated to the carded athletes at least three (3) months prior to a major competition, e.g., Pan Am Games, World Cup and ten (10) months prior to the next carding cycle;
b. Invite, select, prepare and operate national teams of athletes, coaches and other support staff to represent Canada in international field hockey competitions in accordance with the strategic plan, budget and policies of FHC in effect from time to time;
c. Recommend qualified Athletes for financial support under the AAP, and thereafter as requested, provide guidance to each carded ATHLETE in order for the ATHLETE to receive the benefits to which he or she is entitled;
d. Provide the ATHLETE with three weeks written notice via email of any change to or withdrawal of AAP financial support;
e. Plan and manage training programs and competitive activities for the ongoing development of all ATHLETES and the National Teams Program in accordance with the strategic plan, budget and policies of FHC in effect from time to time;
f. Where the ATHLETE is selected to participate in the FHC Board approved international training and competitive activities, contribute to the funding of travel, accommodation and meal expenses, in accordance with the budget and policies of FHC in effect from time to time;
g. Where the ATHLETE is selected to participate in the FHC Board approved international training and competitive activities, contribute to the funding of travel visas, in accordance with the budget and policies of FHC in effect from time to time;
h. Where the ATHLETE is selected to participate in the FHC Board approved international training and competitive activities, contribute to the funding of travel related immunization/vaccination identified as being a mandatory requirement for travel by the National Program Physician, in accordance with the budget and policies of FHC in effect from time to time;
i. Where the ATHLETE is selected to participate in the FHC Board approved international training and competitive activities, provide a clear understanding of any specific financial obligations the athlete is expected to bear related to that act...
