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ISSUE #19-2007
Wednesday, July 4, 2007
Questions or comments? Ph: (604) 737-3177 Email: jolfert@bcathletics.org
FROM THE BCA OFFICE
Attention Athletes competing outside of B.C.:
Please submit your performances (especially if they are season's bests) for meets outside of B.C. and a link to the official rankings if you wish to be included. We will try our best to search them, but this is a timely process. This is very important for University athletes competing during their university season. Please email performances to: cloehewitt@bcathletics.org.
Name:
Result (including event):
Place:
Wind: If applicable
Location:
Date:
YOB:
Club:
Canadian Junior Track and Field Championships Live Results
The Canadian Junior Championships will feature Live Results on the internet. Those not able to attend this year's Canadian Junior Championships in Abbotsford should be able to keep abreast of the action as the meet will feature results placed on the Championship web page (http://juniors.valleyroyals.org/) minutes after the event is completed. Modification at the Swan Track and the expertise of Jason Swan has made this valuable service available.
Call for Team BC Chef de Mission
The Sport and Recreation Branch in the Ministry of Tourism, Sport and the Arts is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced individual to serve as Chef de Mission for Team BC for the 2009 Canada Summer Games which will be held in the cities of Charlottetown and Summerside, Prince Edward Island from August 15 – 29, 2009.
You will be responsible for recruiting, selecting, training and leading a Mission Team of approximately 20 volunteers to ensure that all aspects of Team BC preparation are met. You will work closely with the Assistant Chef de Mission and Management team to ensure all operations, communications, special events, performance services (sport science and medicine) and sport technical aspects are in place for a successful Games’ experience. You will be supported by skilled, professional staff from the Sport and Recreation Branch, partner organizations and contractors. This is an opportunity to play a key role in BC’s sport development system and to help prepare our future Olympians and Paralympians.
The Sport and Recreation Branch is also seeking expressions of interest from individuals interested in future Team BC Chef de Mission positions for the 2011 Canada Winter Games or the 2011 Western Canada Summer Games. The Canada Winter Games will be held in Halifax, Nova Scotia in February 2011 and the Western Canada Summer Games will be held in Kamloops, British Columbia in August of 2011.
If you have any questions or are interested in being considered for these opportunities, please forward a letter clearly indicating which position(s) you are interested in and your resume outlining related skills and experience by July 6, 2007 to:
Chris Graham
Team BC Program Manager
Sport and Recreation Branch
PO Box 9820 Stn Prov Govt
Victoria BC, V8W 9W3
phone - (250) 387- 4386 / fax - (250) 387 – 1407
AWAD Results
All BC Athletics sanctioned events having an AWAD component to their meet/race should be sending results in to the BCA office along with Able-Bodied results. Any 2007 events that have already taken place are asked to send in the AWAD results from their meet/race to sam.collier@bcathletics.org.
Attention BC Athletics Sanctioned Track and Field Meet Organizers:
Please be advised that this year's Results Round-up email address is cloehewitt@bcathletics.org. Please send ALL meet results to this address.
Crucial to results rankings are:
- Wind Readings (100m, 200m, LJ, TJ, and Sprint Hurdles).
- Implement weights (The metric weight must be noted in event title).
- Electronic Timing (If times are not electronic, please let us know since they are not valid).
- Please send results in a Hi-Tek / Excel spreadsheet.
- Indicate birth year, NOT athlete age in each event
Rising Stars in Athletics - This week's spotlight is on Emmalynne MacCorquodale!
Emmalynne MacCorquodale
Y.O.B: 1990
Hometown: Nanaimo
Club: VISSA
School: Dover Bay Secondary
Coache: Tim Findlay
Events: Hammer
Best 2007 Performances:
52.98m
Best 2006 Performance and Ranking:
54.84m, #1 Ranked 10th Grade in North America
Achievements:
2004 - Gold in Hammer for Summer Games
2004 - Silver for Shot Put in Summer Games
2006 - Silver for Canadian Juniors
2006 - Gold Canadian Legions
Teams:
2004 - Zone 6 for BC Summer Games
2005 - Team Canada for IAAF World Youth
2006 - Team BC for Canadian Juniors and Canadian Legions
2007 - Team Canada for IAAF World Youth
Future Goals:
Olympics 2012, and University
Favourite track moments/memories:
The traveling segment of track meets
Athletics Canada
Canadians confirmed for IPC 1500m T54 trials in Windsor
OTTAWA – Athletics Canada is pleased to announce that four Canadians will compete in Windsor, ON on July 7 in the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) 1500 metre wheelchair racing trials. The Trials will select the eight male and female finalists to compete this August in the men's and women's 1500 metre wheelchair exhibition demonstration events at the 2007 World Championships in Athletics.
Chantal Petitclerc, Diane Roy and Tracey Ferguson will compete in the women’s 1500 metre trials while Michel Fliteau will represent Canada on the men's side. The Canadian foursome will face challengers from numerous countries like Austria, China, France, Great Britain, Japan, Mexico and the United States.
The World Championships take place August 20 to September 2 in Osaka, Japan. The wheelchair exhibition events take place the first of September.
Canada has a storied history of excellent results in previous IAAF wheelchair exhibition events.
In 1987, Dianne Rakiecki of BC, won the gold in the 800 metre. In 1991 in Tokyo, Chantal Petitclerc won the bronze and captured silver in 1995. More recently Diane Roy captured the silver at the 2003 IAAF Championships in Paris.
The 1500 metre trials will take place during the Boiling Point Wheelchair Track Classic, an elite international competition. The men’s 1500 metre semi-finals are slated to begin at 6:35pm with the women's semis at 6:47pm. Follow this link to view the full schedule of the Boiling Point Wheelchair Track Classic.
The Boiling Point will be preceded by an Enhanced Athletics Development Meet (EADM) in the afternoon. The EADM is an all comer's type of competition to give racing opportunities to younger athletes and introduce new athletes to the sport of wheelchair racing.
Results from around the Track (and Field)
June 25, 2007 - http://www.athletics.ca/display_news.asp?newsid=324
Highlights:
- World Record set by Canadian Chantal Peticlerc, 1500m T54, 3:24.23
- World Record set by Canadian Dean Bergeron, 200m T52, 30.34
Road Running
Summer 2007 Road Running Performance "Interval Training" Clinic
The BC Athletics Summer 2007 Road Running Performance "Interval Training" Clinic started May 16th at Brockton Oval in Stanley Park.
The clinic, coached by past Vancouver Marathon winner, BC Athletics Hall of Fame Inductee and Certified Level 2 NCCP coach John Hill, is on 20 consecutive Wednesdays at 6PM until September 26th. The cost is $140 (plus BCA Athletics membership, minimum $10 per calendar year), or a drop-in of $15 (includes BCA day membership).
Registration form is available on the BC Athletics website to be printed off and mailed in to BC Athletics. For more information contact John Hill at 604 688-8648 or email johnhill@telus.net.
www.bcathletics.org/main/rrclinic.htm
Track & Field
Harry Jerome to be broadcast July 8th
The Harry Jerome International Track Classic which took place Friday June 8th in Burnaby, BC will be broadcast by TSN on Sunday July 8th at noon (12pm). The Harry Jerome featured some of Canada’s top athletes. Tune into TSN on July 8th to catch Tyler Christopher, Stephanie McCann, Anson Henry, Dylan Armstrong, and a host of other national level Canadian athletes compete in Burnaby.
You can visit the Harry Jerome website at www.harryjerome.com and catch some of the action now by viewing a five minute highlight video. Photos from the event are also on display. Full meet results can be browsed by going to www.harryjerome.com/results.php.
IAAF Golden League begins in Oslo: Catch the action on CBC
OTTAWA – The IAAF Golden League kicks off in Oslo with the Exxon Mobil Bislett Games. Comprised of six meets, the Golden League is a series of the most prestigious track and field competitions featuring some of the world's top performers. The Golden League features a $1 Million jackpot for an athlete who can win their event at all six competitions.
Date Event Time July 7 Meeting Gaz de France 2pm July 14 Golden Gala 4:30pm July 21 Canadian Championships 3pm August 25 World Championships 2pm August 26 World Championships 3pm September 1 World Championships 3pm September 2 World Championships 3pm September 8 Zurich Weltklasse 1:30pm
*Eastern Standard times, check local listings.
JD Championships Accommodation
The Thompson Rivers University Residence has a limited number of 1, 2 and 4 bedroom suites available during the weekend of the JD Championships in Kamloops. The university is within walking distance to the track and the price includes continental breakfast, satellite television, wireless internet, private kitchenette with sink, microwave and fridge, 3-piece bathroom, air conditioning, cardio and games room, on site laundry and free local calling. The phone number is 250-828-8999, or e-mail is tru@stayrcc.com.
Run Jump Throw!
Upcoming RunJumpThrow Events
For information on upcoming RunJumpThrow Events taking place across the province, please visit our RJT web page at www.bcathletics.org/main/rjt.htm.
RunJumpThrow Instructor Workshops Available
Now Online:
- Descriptions of the types of Instructor Workshops that are available
- Fee Schedule for Workshops
- Registration forms for hosting a Workshop
Please visit www.bcathletics.org/main/rjt.htm
TYPES OF PROGRAMS AND WORKSHOPS AVAILABLE
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Athletics - Run Jump Throw
(Elementary Schools - any or all grades Monday to Friday) -
Teachers RunJumpThrow Instructor Workshop(s)
(Elementary teachers - School or District Pro D) -
Track and Field Athlete/Coach Development sessions
(High Schools- teachers and students grades 8-12) -
Coaching Certification Workshops
(Club and High School coaches, parent volunteer coaches, youth leaders)
For complete descriptions of these programs, the services they provide, and how to get involved, visit our website at http://www.bcathletics.org/main/rjt.htm or contact our provincial coordinator, Thelma Wright.
Thelma Wright
Run Jump Throw Coordinator
Tel 604 737 3175
Fax 604 737 3171
runjumpthrow@bcathletics.org
officials
OF PARTICULAR INTEREST TO OFFICIALS
Plan ahead! The Officials AGM will be held on October 28, in Abbotsford, at Madison’s restaurant. Details to follow.
And speaking of the AGM, those in attendance last fall were treated to a power point presentation, created by our own April Arsene, of “the season in review”, full of photos of officials in action. She has agreed to do another production, but will need you to send photos to her at arsene@telus.net.
When did you begin officiating? Please send your start year (or as close as you can remember) along with your BCA number to Kathy Terlicher at kdterlicher@shaw.ca.
The National Official Committee is honouring long time officials with recognition at 25 years, and then for each five year span after that. But they need your statistics to compile this history.
New (to us) Officials! A hearty "Welcome to British Columbia" goes out to two officials; we are fortunate to have them re-locating to our province, and look forward to seeing them at events this season.
Peter Hesketh is moving from Alberta to White Rock. He is very welcome, and look at the talents: Vertical Jumps 5 and Throws Referee 3. Peter will be in his new home at the end of May, and is already volunteering for meets.
And Peter Francis (newly promoted to Horizontal Jumps 5, congratulations) is moving from Manitoba to "somewhere near Victoria" in the near future.
Job / Volunteer opportunities
For job opportunities with specific BC Athletics member clubs, please see the BC Athletics home page under "What's Happening."
Resources
Canadian Journal for Women in Coaching
JULY 2007 FEATURE
www.coach.ca/women/e/journal/index.htm
Developing Female Leadership in the Canadian Sport System: Recommendations for High-Level Sport Organizations
Few would disagree with the contention that women’s leadership differs from that of men. Difference, of course, does not imply inferiority. Difference can be, and often is, positive. But because there are precious few examples of women leaders within the context of Canadian sport, there is, consequently, little opportunity to put women’s leadership to the test. Yes, of course, there are some exemplary role models. But a close examination of the administration, boards of directors, and committees of sport organizations reveals a lingering leadership imbalance, particularly when one factors in the recent outstanding, dominating performances of Canada’s women athletes and coaches on that great testing ground, the world stage.
New Sport Science articles are posted to the Canadian Athletics Coaching Centre website every Wednesday. Access can be found at www.athleticscoaching.ca either through the "Sport Science Articles" link on the main page or through the sport science page. You can also access the articles listed above through the weekly "Top Stories" link.
USOC Olympic Coach E-magazine Spring '07
Articles:
- MIND GAMES
- VIEW FROM THE TOP
- 60-SECOND SUMMARY
- HOT OFF THE PRESS
- DIRECTORY
REMINDERS and Quick Links
SportMed BC Quarterly Newsletter
Volume 23 Number 1 of the SportMed BC Newsletter is now available for viewing.
Articles and Information this quarter:
- Posture Meets Performance
- Keeping a Training Journal
- SportSafety
- Total Sport Nutrition
- Product Review
- Courses and Conferences
To read more, click on the link below.
www.sportmedbc.com/Content/CommunityAndEvents/Newsletter.asp?langid=1
Aboriginal Sports and Recreation Association of BC Press Releases
To find ASRA News such as Press Releases, Employment Opportunities and Important Reminders, visit www.asra.ca
PODIUM - Canadian Olympic Committee's Newsletter Vol. 5, Issue 5 is now available.
www.olympic.ca/EN/newsletters/42e.shtml
Managing Risk - Keeping our Sport Safe
In the continuing effort to provide information and tools to assist member clubs in managing risk and providing a safe environment for children, youth and adults to train, participate and compete in Athletics (Road Running, Track & Field, Race Walking, Cross Country Running, Marathons, Ultras, Trail and Mtn Running), please find below the link to the Sport BC website and information on:
- Harassment and Abuse in Sport
- Safety in Sport
- Screening Staff and Volunteers
www.sport.bc.ca/Content/Risk Management/ Risk Management Main.asp
New Online Drug Database Helps Canadian Athletes Compete Doping-Free
www.cces.ca/pdfs/CCES-MR-DIDGlobal-E.pdf
Back issues of the BCAB are available at www.bcathletics.org/main/bcabulletin.htm.