Strategic Framework

A. Vision:

“The CDCA will stand as one.”

Canada is a leading diving nation and as such has knowledgeable coaches who are recognized for their leadership and effective coaching. To achieve this, the Coaches live by and promote a strong set of principles both on and off the pool deck.

Canadian coaches are world leaders, competent in the development of divers to their potential as athletes and as individuals contributing to society. To achieve this, coaches are provided with world class coaching development programs and opportunities.

The CDCA with other agents supports the development and supports the management of diving clubs across Canada.

B. Mission:

The CDCA is an organization that will help Diving Coaches be better coaches through communication, education and advocacy.

C. Core Values:

Community

• We value belonging to a community that shares:
• the joy and passion for the sport of diving,
• the pride of group and individual accomplishments,
• the information that enriches us as individuals and as a community.

• We work cooperatively toward a common vision. We strive for community involvement that is inclusive and rewarding for all our members and guests.

• We celebrate the heritage of Canadian diving, recognizing all those, both past and present, member or sponsor, who have contributed to the growth and promotion of our sport.

Personal Development

• We value the physical and mental well being of our members, in particular the athletes, both on and off the playing field. We believe the development and health of the total person takes precedence over performance results.

• We value a supportive and safe environment that encourages and inspires all of us to learn new skills and be the best that we can be.

Sportsmanship

• We value the roles, views and contributions of our members thereby demonstrating respect for the rules, others and ourselves. We win or lose with dignity.

• We are truthful, professional and trustworthy in our interactions with one another. We practice open, two-way communication and resolve our differences through collaborative and fair-minded discussion.

• We adopt and support Diving Canada’s Discipline and Appeals Policy.

Excellence

• We strive for personal and organizational excellence at all levels and in all areas of Canadian Diving. We are goal-oriented and value everyone’s involvement and effort in working toward the goals, be they personal, organizational or community.

• We recognize our responsibility in delivering quality service to one another, especially to our high performance teams in their pursuit of excellence. This means providing services that are accountable, responsive, effective and efficient. We seek new and innovative ideas for improvement in policies, practices and services.