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ISSUE #24-2007
Wednesday, August 8, 2007
Questions or comments? Ph: (604) 737-3177 Email: jolfert@bcathletics.org
FROM THE BCA OFFICE
Kajaks All-Comers Meet cancelled
The Kajaks All-Comers Meet that was scheduled for August 9, 2007 is now cancelled.
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:
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 Karly Neveu!
Karly Neveu
Y.O.B: 1989
Hometown: White Rock, BC
Club: Ocean Athletics
School: Earle Mariot
Coach: Doug Vicic
Event: High Jump
Best 2007 Performance:
1.71m - #2 BC Junior
Best 2006 Performance and Ranking:
1.72m - #2 BC Juvenile
Achievements:
2007 – Canadian Junior Championships – Champion
2007 – BC Junior Championships – 2nd
2007 – BC-Alberta Dual meet – Champion
2007 – BC High School Championships – 2nd
2005 – Canadian Junior Championships – 5th
2004 – BC High School Championships – Champion
Teams:
2007 – BC Western Canada Summer Games team
2007 – BC Junior team
2005 – Canada Summer Games team
2005 – BC Junior team
2004 – BC Juvenile Team
Future Goals:
Continue to compete at the University of Boston this fall, hopefully jump 1.75m soon. Eventually be able to make a Canadian Team.
Favourite Track Experience:
Meeting athletes from around the country at the National Legion Camp.
Athletics Canada
Athletics Canada Newsletter – August edition
The August 2007 edition of The Gold Standard is now available for viewing - please follow this link:
http://athletics-ca.sitepreview.ca/files//GoldStandard/THEGOLDSTANDARDAUG2007.PDF
In this edition you will find:
- 2007 World Championships
- 2007 RBC Canadian Championships
- Pan American Games Results
- Parapanamerican Games Team named
- Summer Universiade (FISU) Team
- July Highlights
- And much more
IAAF World Championships - catch the action on CBC
CBC Sports will carry the 11th IAAF World Championships which begins on August 25 in Osaka, Japan. To view CBC’s scheduled coverage of track and field, please visit: www.athletics.ca/page.asp?id=203
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Results from around the Track (and Field)
August 7, 2007 - https://www.athletics.ca/display_news.asp?newsid=367
Road Running
Scotiabank International Team Challenge
Team Canada vs Team Great Britain, Team America [USA], and Team Mexico
www.torontowaterfrontmarathon.com/en/awards-elite.htm
The organizers are finalizing the selection of 2 men and 2 women for TEAM CANADA at the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon scheduled for Toronto, September 30th.
The ITC provides a fabulous opportunity for younger, up and coming athletes to gain invaluable international experience in a major, international marathon. Toronto Waterfront is also building a reputation for its flat, fast course.
All travel, accommodation and food expenses will be covered for those selected to their national teams. Team members will also be housed in our "Athletes Village" hotel along with all the top African and other international runners, located near High Park.
Teams consist of 2 men and 2 women. We are looking to select the best possible team.
Finishing times for all 4 athletes will be scored using the Mercier scoring tables for comparative performances, and the points for the best THREE performances on each team will count for final standings for the Scotiabank International Team Challenge.
2007 Team Prizing
- 1st place Team receives CDN$4,000
- 2nd place Team receives CDN$2,000
- 3rd place Team receives CDN$1,000
Note: Team members share the prize money.
If any athlete or coach would like to confirm a nomination for this selection please email me ASAP with personal details.
Thanks
Hugh Cameron
Coach - Team Canada (for Team Challenge)
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
Athletics Canada finalizes World Championships team
OTTAWA – Athletics Canada announced today the team which will compete at the 11th IAAF World Championships in Athletics in Osaka, Japan August 25 to September 2. The team will head to Singapore on August 11 for a two week training and preparation camp. Arrival in Osaka will take place in three waves – August 20, 22, and 24. The travel dates were determined following a comprehensive study of the World Championships schedule, Osaka training venues and logistics.
“The World Championships are the final step in preparation and evaluation of our team on the road to Beijing,” said Head Coach Les Gramantik. Gramantik is anticipating strong performances in Japan on the heels of excellent results at the Pan American Games last week in Rio; “They (Worlds) are the premier event of our sport and I am looking forward to see our athletes execute in Osaka.”
Tyler Christopher won the 400 metres bronze medal at the last (2005) World Championships. Perdita Felicien was the world champion in the women’s hurdles in 2003. 13 members of the team recently won medals at the Pan American Games in Rio de Janeiro. Dylan Armstrong, Diane Cummins, Adam Kunkel, Jim Steacy and Jessica Zelinka all won gold. The men’s 4x100m relay team (Adu-Bobie, Connaughton, Henry, Barnett), Tyler Christopher, Perdita Felicien and Nicole Forrester won silver while Angela Whyte won bronze.
Name Event Hometown Club Coach Richard Adu-Bobie 4x100m Ottawa, ON Ottawa Lions Glenroy Gilbert Dylan Armstrong Shot put Kamloops, BC Kamloops T&F A. Bondarchuk Simon Bairu 10000m Regina, SK Queen City Striders Jerry Schumacher Brian Barnett 200m, 4x100m Edmonton, AB Capital City Quin Sekulich Tim Berrett 50km RW Edmonton, AB Leduc T&F John Fitzgerald Tyler Christopher 400m Edmonton, AB Legacy Athletics Kevin Tyler Jared Connaughton 4x100m New Haven, PEI Eastern Stride Ath. C. MacAdam Diane Cummins 800m Victoria, BC Pacific Athletics Brent Fougner Carmen Douma-Hussar 1500m Cambridge, ON New Balance Marcus O'Sullivan Malindi Elmore 1500m Calgary, AB U. of Calgary Mike Van Tighem Perdita Felicien 100mH Pickering, ON Over the Top Gary Winkler Nicole Forrester High jump Aurora, ON Mississauga T&F James Henry Anson Henry 4x100m Pickering, ON Mississauga T&F Dan Pfaff Shannon King 4x100m Brampton, ON York University Desai Williams Adam Kunkel 400mH Paisely, ON Legacy Athletics Kevin Tyler Lioudmila Kortchaguina Marathon Thornhill, ON Independent Ilia Kounavine Priscilla Lopes 100mH Whitby, ON Independent Anthony McCleary Jared MacLoed 110mH Winnipeg, MB Winnipeg Optimist Cliff Rovelto Chantal Petitclerc 1500m T54 Montréal, QC Independent Peter Eriksson Gary Reed 800m Kamloops, BC Pacific Athletics Wynn Gmitroski Diane Roy 1500m T54 Hatley, QC Optimum Jean Laroche Scott Russell Javelin Windsor, ON Windsor Legion Doug Reynolds Jim Steacy Hammer Lethbridge, AB Chinook T&F Larry Steinke Hilary Stellingwerff 1500m Guelph, ON Speed River D. Scott-Thomas Kevin Sullivan 1500m Brantford, ON Windsor Legion Juli Henner Achraf Tadili 800m Laval, QC McGill Olympique Brent Fougner Angela Whyte 100mH Edmonton, AB Independent Wayne Phipps Neville Wright 4x100m Edmonton, AB Edmonton Int'l Quin Sekulich Jessica Zelinka* Heptathlon London, ON Independent Les Gramantik
Canada-USA Junior Racewalk Dual meet – 4 BC Athletes named
OTTAWA – Athletics Canada announced today the nine athletes who will compete in Hauppauge, New York on August 12 in the Canada-USA Junior Racewalk Dual Meet.
BC Athletes
Name Event Hometown Club Coach Creighton Connolly 10km RW Kelowna Racewalk West Marek Jedrzejek, Gerry Dragomir Evan Dunfee 10km RW Richmond Kajaks T&F Club Gerry Dragomir Inaki Gomez 10km RW Vancouver Racewalk West Gerry Dragomir Heather Warwick 5km RW Richmond Kajaks T&F Club Gerry Dragomir
The junior women's 5km race will begin at 9:00am followed by the junior men's 10km racewalk at 10:15am.
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IAAF Golden League: Catch the action on CBC
OTTAWA – The IAAF Golden League kicked 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 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.
Masters
Masters Track and Field Survey
This survey is not a CMAA initiative but it has been endorsed by the CMAA.
The Coaching Symposium is an annual event held in conjunction with the Petro-Canada Sport Leadership sportif conference. Its main objectives are to present current research on coaching and coach education, to create a network of Canadian researchers interested in this field and to strengthen the linkages among researchers and practitioners.
We wish to present a research paper on coaching and masters athletes at the next conference, which is being held in Nova Scotia in October 2007. To this end, we have designed a survey which we are asking you to complete and submit to us. For our research to be valid, we need a fairly large representational sample of masters athletes. Your individual responses will be confidential and anonymous, as all data will be merged in the report. A large part of our analysis will be concerned with the percentages of athletes who responded in a certain way and whether those percentages are significant. The survey, for the most part simply asks you to check off a response to a number of questions. It should take only a few minutes to complete. We ask you to please complete the survey for our research.
We are both masters age athletes who have competed in race walking and are now coaching walkers and distance runners.
You have the option of completing the survey by opening the file, filling in your responses and emailing it back to us or you can print it, complete it and mail it back via Canada Post.
The survey: www.bcathletics.org/main/pdf/masters_survey.doc
Thanking you in advance for your participation.
Sherry
Watts
Nancy Leo
sherry.watts@schulich.uwo.ca
leonancy@hotmail.com
9 Kensington
Ave.
383 Ellerslie Ave.
London,
ON
Willowdale, ON
N6H
1CI
M2R 1B8
CLOSING DATE FOR TUE APPLICATIONS IS 14 AUGUST 2007
Chairman of the WMA Medical and Anti-Doping Committee Stan Perkins has advised that the last date for receipt of Therapeutic Use Exemption Applications is the 14 August, 2007, 21 days before the start of competition in the WMA Stadia Championships in Riccione, Italy.
Athletes are encouraged to submit their applications as early as possible to avoid a last minute rush that may delay the assessment of their form.
Perkins also reminded athletes that it was strongly recommended that they discuss their medications/treatments with their medical service provider and determine if there was an alternate treatment available that was not on the IAAF/WADA banned list of medications. Many athletes have found that there are approved alternate medications available to them and additionally, some athletes have found that they can temporarily suspend their medication to allow them to compete in the championships without impacting upon their health situation.
It should be noted by all athletes that random doping testing will take place during the championships.
Stan Perkins
Chairman
Medical and Anti-Doping Committee
Run Jump Throw!
Upcoming RunJumpThrow Events
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
Times: 8:30 – 4:30
Location: Queensborough Community Centre
Registration form: www.bcathletics.org/main/pdf/ws_rjt_aug14.pdf
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
Assistant Coach, Track & Field
School of Kinesiology and Health Science
York University
York University, Canada's third largest university, is seeking a highly energetic, organized and motivated individual to perform a dual role in the area of track and field.
Under the direction of the Head Coach Track & Field, this position coordinates administrative aspects of York University’s Interuniversity Sport Track and Field team (including cross country); manages all aspects of the York University Track & Field Development Club; and serves as an assistant coach in one or more events.
Responsibilities and job qualifications (see below) are summarized on York University’s job posting website: http://webapps.yorku.ca/nonacademicpostings/
This two-year contract commences September 04, 2007. The salary for this position is $54,000-$61,000 per year. All applications should include a resume and cover letter. The preferred method for submitting application packages is by email at: jobs@yorku.ca. If you are unable to apply by email, you may apply by fax to 416-736-5566.
All applications should quote Job Posting No. 5519 and must be received by the posted deadline date August 17, 2007. We thank all applicants for their interest; please note that only those under consideration will be contacted.
The University also offers comprehensive benefits, and access to superb educational and recreational facilities.
For more information, please contact Deirdre Cappelli, Personnel Coordinator, with the School of Kinesiology and Health Science, at (416) 736-2100 ext. 33169 or e-mail, cappeld@yorku.ca.
UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND
Assistant Coach, Men's Track and Cross Country
Assist with all aspects of the cross country/indoor and outdoor track and field program including practice organization, coaching, conditioning, recruiting, public relations and fund raising. Bachelor's degree required, master's degree preferred. Collegiate coaching and recruiting experience required. Division I experience preferred. Excellent organizational, administrative, and interpersonal skills required. Computer skills preferred (IBM). USATF Level I and II coaching and CSCS certification preferred.
Contact: John Copeland, Head Track Coach, University of Rode Island,
Kingston,
RI 02881. 401-874-2163, jco2653U@postoffice.uri.edu.
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
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.