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ISSUE #20-2007
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Questions or comments? Ph: (604) 737-3177 Email: jolfert@bcathletics.org
FROM THE BCA OFFICE
Awards for BC Juvenile Championships, 15 Year old Championships and Midget Alternate Meet
Anyone who did not pick up their awards at the meet in Nanaimo on July 7 - 8 2007 and wants to receive them should contact the BC Athletics office - jolfert@bcathletics.org
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 Ricardo Charles!
Ricardo Charles
Y.O.B: 1988
Hometown: Chilliwack
Club: Chilliwack Track and Field Club
School: N/A
Coach: Howard Brandt
Events: 100m, 200m
Best 2007 Performances:
100m - 10.91
200m - 21.87
Best 2006 Performances and Ranking:
100m – 10.99, BC #4 Junior
200m – 21.82, BC #1 Junior
Achievements:
2006 - Gold in 200m at BC high schools,
2006 - Gold in 200m at BC Junior Championships,
2006 - Bronze in 100m at BC Junior Championships,
2006 - 9th in 100m at Canadian Junior Championships,
2006 - 7th in 200m at Canadian Junior Championships,
2007 - Silver in 100m at BC Junior & Senior Championships
2007 - Silver in 200m at BC Junior & Senior Championships
Teams:
2002 Zone 3 Summer Games Team
2006 BC Junior Team
2007 BC Junior Team
2007 BC Senior Team
Future Goals:
Olympics 2012
Athletics Canada
Hugh Conlin named Head Coach and Director of Development Programs
OTTAWA – Athletics Canada announced today that Hugh Conlin has been named Head Coach and Director of Development Programs. Hugh will officially begin his duties on August 1.
Athletics Canada would like to thank Bruce Pirnie who has been involved with the organization in different capacities for over 30 years, having success as an athlete, coach and director. Notably Bruce has been a driving factor on the creation and implementation of the Team 2012 Olympic Identification Program and the Legion Track and Field Championships for youth. Bruce began his athletics career as an athlete, winning bronze at the 1974 Commonwealth Games and gold at the 1975 Pan Am Games, continued into coaching and most recently as Director of Development Programs. Bruce will be in the Czech Republic July 11-15 as Head Coach of the World Youth Championships team and in Rio de Janeiro August 12-19 as Head Coach of the Parapanamerican Games team.
For full story, visit https://www.athletics.ca/display_news.asp?newsid=336
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IAAF World Youth Championships begin tomorrow (Wednesday)
OTTAWA - The fifth IAAF World Youth Championships begin tomorrow July 11 in Ostrava in the Czech Republic, concluding July 15th.
The last World Youth Championships were held in 2005 in Marrakesh, Morocco. The world youth championships were established in 1999 by IAAF President Prime Nebiolo. The championships are a stepping stone where athletes can compete and gain world experience for future competitions at both the junior and senior level.
Not only the top performers at the World Youth Championships go on and become successful, the event is often a preview of the international stage for young competitors. Many athletes who have participated in the World Youth Championships have had great success as their careers progress.
Please visit www.athletics.ca/display_news.asp?newsid=316 to see Athletics Canada’s 2007 World Youth Championship Team and stay tuned to www.athletics.ca for stories and results from Ostrava.
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RBC Canadian Track and Field Championships begin Thursday
OTTAWA – The 2007 RBC Canadian Track and Field Championships, co-hosted by the University of Windsor and the Windsor Legion Track and Field Club, begin this Thursday July 12 at the University of Windsor Stadium, and conclude on Sunday July 15. Over 900 athletes will compete in Athletics Canada’s first fully integrated championships, staging both Paralympic and Olympic athletes in the same competition.
The RBC Canadian Track and Field Championships will serve as the selection trials for the IAAF World Championships held later this summer in Osaka, Japan. Athletes looking to be selected to the World Championship team are required to finish among the top four in their event as one of the components of the selection criteria. The event will also be a selection meet for the FISU Summer Universiade (World Student Summer Games) held in early August in Bangkok, Thailand.
A number of Windsor area athletes will have the opportunity to compete for the Canadian crown in their backyard. Among them is Scott Russell, current Canadian record holder in the men’s javelin. In the men’s decathlon, Jamie Adjety-Nelson has finished in the top three the past two years, and Jessica Matassa finished top 3 at last year’s Paralympic Nationals in the 100m, 200m, and 400m.
Other featured athletes include:
- 2005 World Championships bronze medalist and 400-metre Canadian Record Holder Tyler Christopher of Edmonton, AB
- 100-metre hurdlers Perdita Felicien of Pickering, ON, Angela Whyte from Edmonton, AB and Priscilla Lopes of Whitby, ON finished first, second and third respectively at last year’s championships - only 0.14 seconds apart
- Brent Lakatos of Dorval, QC recently broke Canadian records in the 100, 200 and 400 metres T53 events
- Chantel Petitclerc from Montreal, QC started off the season in spectacular fashion winning five gold medals in the Swiss Racing Series. This past weekend she qualified in Windsor for the women’s 1500 metres demonstration event which will be held at the World Championships in Japan
- James Steacy of Lethbridge, AB first broke the Canadian hammer throw record in 2006 and since has bettered the mark three times this year
- Jessica Zelinka from London, ON who improved her Canadian record in the heptathlon this season will compete in the women’s long jump and 200 metres
For more information, including the full schedule of events, start lists and results please visit http://athletics.ca/page.asp?id=32. If you can’t make it to Windsor, tune into the CBC on July 21st to watch the national broadcast beginning at noon EST.
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The July 2007 edition of the Gold Standard is now available for viewing
Please follow this link:
http://athletics-ca.sitepreview.ca/files//GoldStandard/TGSJULY2007.PDF
In this edition you will find:
- An interview with Alana Duff and coach Rick Reelie
- June Highlights
- 2007 Eastern High Performance Series
- RBC Olympians Program
- Racewalkers Canadian Championships
- Pan American Games Team
- Pan American Junior Championships Team
- World Youth Championships Team
- and much more
Athletics Canada announces 2007 Parapanamerican Games Team
OTTAWA – Athletics Canada announced today the 2007 Parapanamerican Games Team competing in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil August 12th -19th. For the first year, the Parapanamerican Games will follow the Pan American Games and take place in the same city and venue.
The Parapanamerican Games originated in 1999 in Mexico City. In their first year the Games attracted 19 countries and nearly 1000 athletes in four sports. The second Parapanamerican Games were held in Mar del Plata, Argentina in 2003. This year’s Parapanamerican Games will showcase ten different sports and are expected to attract over 1300 athletes and 700 delegates.
2007 Parapanamerican Team – BC Athletes/Staff
Name Event Hometown Coach Andrea Holmes T/F44 Long Jump, 100m Vancouver Ron Parker Blair Miller T38 400m, 800m Port Alberni Dr. David Howe
Team Coaches Danny Daniels Head of Delegation Sydney
Full team list is available at www.athletics.ca
For schedule information visit http://www.cob.org.br/pan2007/ingles/para_programa.asp
Full results will be available at www.athletics.ca
Results from around the Track (and Field)
July 9, 2007 - https://www.athletics.ca/display_news.asp?newsid=335
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
Brianne Theisen of SK wins heptathlon at Pan Am Junior track and field Championships
Monday, July 09, 2007
SAO PAULO, Brazil – Brianne Theisen of Humboldt, Sask., won the final two events in the heptathlon to take the gold medal and Marie-Louise Asselin of Sarnia, Ont., added a victory in the women’s 5,000 metres on Sunday to conclude a successful Canadian performance at the Pan Am junior track and field championships.
Canada collected five more medals Sunday to conclude the three-day meet with four gold, five silver and four bronze medals for second place in the medal standings. The U.S., dominated the competition with 48 medals including 24 gold.
BC Results:
Name Event Result Mark Chenery Decathlon 4th, 6760 points Inaki Gomez 10km RW 7th, 46:08.84 Chantelle Groenewoud 3000m SC 6th, 11:12.64 Reid Gustavson Decathlon Injury, DNF Stacey Irvine Pole Vault 5th, 3.65m Geoffrey Law Pole Vault Injury, NH Kyle Nielsen Javelin 5th, 64.24m Emily Sheppard High Jump 5th, 1.73m Jessica Smith 800m, 4x400m 2nd, 2:07.27, 4th, 3:38.85
For full story, visit www.athletics.ca/display_news.asp?newsid=334
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BC Junior and Senior Team Announced
This year’s BC Junior team, comprised of 31 athletes, will compete in front of a home-town crowd in Abbotsford, July 27-29. For the schedule of events, visit http://juniors.valleyroyals.org/schedule.htm
The BC Senior team’s 26 athletes are headed to Windsor, ON this week to compete at the 2007 Canadian Track and Field Championship, which will take place this weekend, July 12 – 15.
BC SENIOR TRACK AND FIELD TEAM 2007
Name Club Events Coach Ruky Abdulai VR LJ, HJ Townsend Dylan Armstrong KAM SP Bondarchuk Corri-Ann Campbell-Fell TBIRDS 400mH Primeau Ricardo Charles CHWK 100m, 200m Brandt Diane Cummins PATH 800m Fougner/Timmons Inaki Gomez RWW 10k RW Dragomir Julia Howard VR 800m Townsend Rebecca Johnstone VR 800m Townsend Meredith Macgregor UNA 3000mSC Townsend Geoff Martinson PGTC 1500m Connors Mike Mason VR HJ Primeau Andy Miller VR PV Chapdelaine Richard Mosley VR 5000m Townsend Trevor O'Brien PATH 1500m Gmitroski Brooke Pighin AVTC JT Nielsen Gary Reed PATH 800m Gmitroski Dariusz Slowik KAJ DT Collier Crystal Smith UNA HT Logan Shawn Swartz CC HJ Andersen Aimee Teteris PATH 800m Gmitroski Ira Thomson VOC 200m Hillson Jarid Vaughan CC 200m Self Billie Whitegibson CC 200m Self Zach Whitmarsh PATH 800m Fougner Krista Woodward UNA JT Babbit Jeremiah Ziak KAJ 5000m Jedrzejek
BC JUNIOR TRACK AND FIELD TEAM 2007
Nettey Sabrina KAJ 100m, 200m, LJ Murray Nettey Christabel KAJ LJ, 100mH, 100m Murray Parker Keynan BBY 200m, 100m Reckord Vaartnou Nick PATH 400m Parker Swartz Shawn CC HJ Andersen Neveu Karly OA HJ Vicoc Sprenkels Tiffany NORW TJ, LJ Voloshin Smith Jessica NORW 1500m Weber Pighin Brooke AFTC JT Nielsen Nielsen Kyle CC JT Nielsen MacCorquodale Emmalynne VISSA HT Tim Findlay Pearse Anastasia PATH 400mH, 400m Parker Fraser Nicolle CC JT Nielsen Taylor Angus KAJ HT, SP, DT Collier Cobb Aleisha PATH LJ, 100m Parker Charles Ricardo CHWK 100m, 200m Brandt terLaak Lara KAJ DT Collier Culley Mitch VR 1500m Townsend Cliff Rachel TBIR 3000m Fell Macauley Laura AVTC SP, JT, DT Armous Chester Ryan KAJ 400mH Murray Irvine Stacey 5450 PV Peters Groenewoud Chantelle NORW 2000mSC Weber Mackenzie Davin UNA 800m Jedrzejek Whitegibson Billie CC 100m, 200m Self Rutley Erica 5450 PV Peters Kimoto Emma KAJ HJ, TJ McDiarmid Little Paul NTFC HJ Johnston Gleadle Elizabeth TBIRDS JT Primeau Chenery Mark PATH DEC Parker Law Geoff TBIRDS PV Primeau
Royal Canadian Legion 15 yr-old Team
Congratulations to the following athletes that have been selected to the 15-yr old team to take part in the week-long Royal Canadian Legion Track and Field Camp/Competition. The Juvenile Team is currently being finalized; thank you for your patience. All athletes will be receiving information via email regarding details of the trip.
15 YEAR OLDS
NAME HOMETOWN CLUB EVENT(S) Abbey Vogt Burnaby Burnaby Striders 800m Haleigh Lloyd Ladysmith Cowichan Valley Athletic Club LJ Alyxandria Treasure Prince George Prince George T&F HJ Florence Clifford Surrey South Fraser T&F DT Jade Richardson Nanaimo Nanaimo and District T&F DT Daniel Medland-Marchand Kelowna Kelowna T&F Club 800m Jared Heldman Langley Valley Royals 100m, LJ Chris Sutherland Langley Surrey Athletic Club 400m Ismael Karidio Prince George Prince George T&F HJ Dyson Barnes Hatzic Valley Royals 300mH Del Ingvaldson Surrey South Fraser T&F SP Alex Dumont Tsawwassen Kajaks DT Cody Parker Comox Unattached JT Spencer Prince Langley Valley Royals SP James Eden Penticton Penticton Athletics 300mH
Two Kajaks All-Comers Cancelled
The last two Kajaks All-Comers meets, August 16th and 23rd, have been cancelled. The last All-Comers meet will now be August 9th. Sorry for any inconvenience.
2007 RBC Canadian Track and Field Championships
www.athletics.ca/display_news.asp?newsid=325
OTTAWA – Athletics Canada announced today that RBC has signed on as title sponsor of the 2007 Canadian Track and Field Championships. The RBC Canadian Championships will take place in Windsor, Ontario July 12 – 15 at the University of Windsor Stadium.
“The event will be the first fully integrated Canadian track and field championship to feature both Olympic and Paralympic athletes competing in the same competition,” said Joanne Mortimore, Athletics Canada Chief Executive Officer. “We are proud to have RBC committed to this historic event.”
The championships also serve as the selection trials for the 2007 IAAF World Championships, which will be held in Osaka, Japan, August 25 – September 2. The RBC Canadian Championships will be broadcast on CBC on Saturday July 21. See your local listings for times.
“Through our long-standing partnership with Athletics Canada, we are proud to support the athletes competing in the RBC Canadian Track and Field Championships," said Alan Depencier, Director, Sponsorship Marketing, RBC. “We applaud their achievements and wish them great success in Windsor and beyond."
RBC AND AMATEUR SPORT
RBC sponsors amateur sport, from grassroots events in local communities to national sport associations that support the development of amateur athletes who compete at home and abroad. RBC has sponsored the Canadian Olympic Team since 1947, making it Canada's longest-standing supporter of the Canadian Olympic Team. RBC continues this sponsorship to include the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. RBC is also a Premier Sponsor of Hockey Canada, the Canadian Snowboard Team, the Canadian Freestyle Ski Team, Athletics Canada and the Canadian Paralympic Committee.
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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 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, e-mail is tru@stayrcc.com.
Run Jump Throw!
Upcoming RunJumpThrow Events
RJT Demonstration
Cost: FREE (entry admission to the PNE grounds may be required)
Date: Sunday August 19th, 2007
Location: the Pacific National Exhibition, Vancouver
Time: 12-1pm
RJT Demonstration
Cost: FREE
Date: Friday August 31st, 2007
Location: Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal
Time: 1-5pm
RJT Instructor Workshop
Cost: $220 (persons outside Host Organization), discount available for
BCA members
Includes: $50 Instructor Resources
NCCP Certification
Hands-on practical experience
Dates: August 14, 15, 2007 - TBC
Times: TBC (totals 15 hours)
Location: TBD, Lower Mainland
Specific details will be posted soon.
To express interest of attendance, and to receive confirmed details of
workshop via email, please email Jessica at jolfert@bcathletics.org.
RJT Instructor Workshops for Teachers
Cost: $125 (persons outside Host Organization), discount available for
BCA members
Includes: $50 Instructor Resources
NCCP Certification
Hands-on practical experience
Dates: Oct. 20th, 2007
Times: TBC (totals 8 hours)
Location: TBD – various: Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island, Fraser Valley
Specific details will be posted soon.
To express interest of attendance, and to receive confirmed details of
workshop via email, please email Jessica at jolfert@bcathletics.org.
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
SPIN Summit
September 24 - 26, 2007
Best Western Richmond Hotel & Convention Centre
Richmond, British Columbia
www.spinsummit.com
SPEAKER PROFILE
Tom Johnson, Swimming Canada, Head Coach
Holding one of the most impressive coaching records in Canadian swimming, Tom Johnson of Vancouver, BC has been named to Canada's coaching staff at seven Olympic Games, nine world championships and eight Commonwealth Games. Nationally his clubs have won 15 overall national team titles and 21 Canadian Interuniversity Sport Crowns (12 for men and nine for women). Currently, Tom is the coach of World Champion Brent Hayden. At the 2007 SPIN Summit, Tom will speak about Building a World Champion.
Don't miss your chance to hear Tom and many other great leaders speak about the latest innovations in their field! Check out the 2007 conference program!
Register now at www.spinsummit.com to attend this unique Canadian conference and please spread the word to other colleagues who may be interested.
See you in Vancouver in September,
Gordon Sleivert, PhD
SPIN Summit Chair
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.
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.