Children, youth and adults need to do the right things at the right time to develop in their sport.  Canoe Kayak Canada has a Long-Term Athlete Development Model (LTAD) that follows Canadian Sport for Life’s framework. Appropriate phases of development are defined for specific age groups based on science and research. By aligning programming with CS4L’s strategy to improve the quality of sport in Canada, Canoe Kayak Canada and Canoe Kayak Ontario Sprint are increasing participation in sport and creating a pathway for athletes to reach their fullest potential.