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ISSUE #16-2008
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Questions or comments? Ph: (604) 333-3554 Email: jolfert@bcathletics.org
Highlights from this issue:
- Volunteers Wanted – BC Athletics booth at BMO Marathon Expo
- 2008 Legion Coaching Academy information
- Throwing Implement Technical Specifications
- Wheelchair Sports Vancouver Track Nights and other News!
- BC 8K Championships info revised
- Upcoming PacificSport Coach ToolKits
FROM THE BCA OFFICE
Volunteers Wanted – BC Athletics Booth at BMO Marathon Expo
BC Athletics is looking for volunteers (individuals or clubs) to assist
at the BCA booth at the BMO Vancouver Marathon Expo at the Westin Bayshore
on May 1 - 3. This is an ideal opportunity to promote your club and
attract new members. If your club would like to be represented or you are
available to help for one of the time periods below, please respond to
Maurice Wilson (maurice.wilson@bcathletics.org,
604-333-3553). If you are unable to provide representatives but have club
information brochures available, please send your brochures to the BC
Athletics office so they can be provided to anyone wanting more
information.
This event includes school age participation, and adults of all ages
and abilities, and hence provides recruitment opportunities for all
disciplines.
The following shifts are available:
Thursday May 1, 5 pm – 9 pm
Friday May 2, 10 am – 1 pm
Friday May 2, 1 pm – 5 pm
Friday May 2, 5 pm – 9 pm
Saturday May 3, 10 am – 1 pm
Saturday May 3, 1 pm – 4 pm
Saturday May 3, 4 pm – 7 pm
Call for Nominations, Annual PacificSport Fraser Valley Recognition
Awards
PacificSport Fraser Valley seeks your nomination(s) for outstanding
athletes, coaches, builders and volunteers to be recognized at its Annual
General Meeting & Recognition Awards presentation on Tuesday, May 27,
2008.
The nomination deadline is Friday, May 16, 2008.
The 2008 Recognition Awards nomination form, including eligibility
criteria, is attached and also posted online at www.pacificsport.com.
Please feel free to forward this notice to your sport colleagues and
contacts.
Please contact me if you have any questions or require further
information.
Christine Scott, BSc
Communications Coordinator
PacificSport Fraser Valley
Tel: 604-864-4657
Fax: 604-854-4197
Canadian Olympian Passes Away at 81
BC Athletics is saddened to announce the passing of Olympian and
Commonwealth Games Team Member John (Jack) Hutchins, 1926-2008.
For Obituary, please visit www.legacy.com/canvancouver/Obituaries.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=107406595
ATTENTION:
BC Athletics has now moved. Please note the change of our SUITE NUMBER
and corrected POSTAL CODE:
BC Athletics
#120 3820 Cessna Dr.
Richmond BC
V7B 0A2
Phone: (604) 333-3550
Fax: (604) 333-3551
Brian McCalder – President/CEO (604) 333-3552
Maurice Wilson – Technical Manager Road & Cross Country Running
(604) 333-3553
Thelma Wright – Run Jump Throw Program Coordinator (604) 333-3554
Jessica Olfert – Administrative Assistant, Run Jump Throw Administrator
(604) 333-3554
Track and Field Technical Manager (604) 333-3555
Ron Bunting – Coaching Education ron.bunting@bcathletics.org
Sam Collier – Manager Registration and Membership Services (604)
333-3556
Accounting (604) 333-3557
Thank you very much for your patience, and we apologize for any
inconvenience.
Harry Jerome Scholarship Award
This award is administered by BC Athletics and financed by the
Vancouver Foundation. The regular competition for this award will close at
4:30pm on May 16th this year
Eligible applicants must be residents of British Columbia and
matriculating students progressing to full-time post secondary study.
Scholarship(s) will be awarded to individual(s) who: have demonstrated
exceptional ability and show considerable promise in Track & Field,
Road or Cross Country Running (Athletics); demonstrate financial need;
have attained an acceptable academic record and; have demonstrated
qualities of character and leadership.
Award amount is based on available funding from the Vancouver
Foundation.
Applicants must:
- Submit a brief biographical letter noting family background,
educational history and plans, as well as career or vocational
aspirations.
- Provide three letters of reference, one from each of: the principal,
Track & Field coach, and other appropriate sources.
- Submit a verified statement of marks or academic transcript.
- Complete and submit the application and Athletics (Track &
Field, Road and Cross Country Running) Achievements forms.
The award(s) will be announced by the time of the BC High School Track
& Field Championships.
The award will be paid to the student's account at his/her place of
study upon confirmation of registration. The award will be applied first
to fees and subsequently to other appropriate educational expenses.
Applications should be addressed to:
HARRY JEROME SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE
Suite 120 - 3820 Cessna Dr
Vancouver BC V7B 0A2
Application and Achievement form can be found at: www.bcathletics.org/hjschol.htm.
2008 Track & Field Results - ACDirect Results Management System
Beginning in 2008 all Track & Field results will be centralized
through the ACDirect Results Management Systems. The document found at the
link below is a draft of how the system will work and what the procedures
will be. This is not a final document but will give Meet Directors and
idea of how results will be handled.
With this system a national results program will be developed assisting
greatly in provincial and national rankings, archiving results etc. There
will be more information available in the near future and this information
will be circulated as soon as the BC Athletics office receives it.
Once you have had a chance to look the draft document over please get
back to the BC Athletics office with any comments you may have on the
procedures.
If you have any comments or questions please contact:
Sam Collier
sam.collier@bcathletics.org
Ph: (604) 333-3556
www.bcathletics.org/main/agm/acdirect_resultsmgmtsys.pdf
**IMPORTANT: 2008 Track
& Field, Cross-Country Fixtures**
Please submit all 2008 Track and Field and Cross-Country Fixtures AS
SOON AS POSSIBLE.
Track & Field Submission form can be found here:
www.bcathletics.org/main/tfcalsubmit.htm
Cross Country Submission form can be found here:
www.bcathletics.org/main/xccalsubmit.htm
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Athletics Canada
The 2008 Legion Coaching Academy
Please be advised that new information regarding the following event is
now available:
If you have any questions, please contact Nicole Clarke, Events
Coordinator at nclarke@athletics.ca
or 613.260.5580 ext.3309
Championship Qualifying Standards
Please be advised that qualifying standards for the following events
are now available:
If you have any questions, please contact Nicole Clarke, Events
Coordinator at nclarke@athletics.ca
or 613.260.5580 ext.3309.
2008 Legion Canadian Youth Athletic Championships
Please be advised that new information regarding the following event is
now available:
If you have any questions, please contact Nicole Clarke, Events
Coordinator at nclarke@athletics.ca
or 613.260.5580 ext.3309
The summer application form is now available for the Canadian Athletes
Now Fund (CAN Fund).
Many athletes applied in October 2007, but please note that every
application is a new application. We encourage all athletes that are in
need of direct funding to apply. Reference letters used in previous
applications are acceptable.
Go to www.CanadianAthletesNow.ca
to download your application document. Make sure to fill out all necessary
information and to attached two reference letters and a 4x6 photo of
yourself before sending your package to the CAN Fund office address. This
application does not need to be sent to Athletics Canada first, however
CAN Fund does confirm application details with us before selection (ie.
Canadian rankings, income, etc).
The deadline for the summer application is APRIL 25, 2008 AT 5:00PM
EST!
The Gold Standard
The April edition of the Gold Standard is now available.
In this month's edition:
- AC Partners with Accelerade and launches Club Fundraising Program
- World Indoor Championships Results
- 2008 Canadian Championship Series
- World Cross Country Championship Results
- AC finalizes Olympic Games Selection Criteria
- Nderebas to compete at Banque Scotia 21k de Montreal and Canadian
Half Marathon Championships
- IOC Honours Abby Hoffman
- Athletes CAN names recipients of the 2008 Team IG Bursary
- 2008 CSTA PRESTIGE Awards Finalists
- 2008-2009 Athlete Assistance Program (Carding) Criteria
- CPC Feel the Rush (FTR) Campaign
- Club News: Saint-Laurent Sélect, Support our Stars
- Three New Members to the CCPSA Hall of Fame
- Canadian Road Race Calendar (April)
To view full edition: www.athletics.ca/files//GoldStandard/TGSAPR08.PDF
Results from around the Track (and Field)
April 21, 2008 - http://athletics.ca/display_news.asp?newsid=536
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Track & Field
Throwing Implement Technical Specifications
With reference to the BC Athletics Technical Standards for Throwing
Implements found on the BCA website page: www.bcathletics.org/main/techspecs.htm#throws
there are Technical Specification for each of the Shot Put, Discus,
Javelin, Hammer and Weight Throw Implements that must be met when weighed
and measured prior to competition.
Technical Specifications can be found at:
- The IAAF – for ages 16/17 (Youth); 18/19 (Junior); 20 +
(Senior/Open) See the following link: www.iaaf.org/mm/Document/imported/42192.pdf
Rules 188 (page 149) through Rule 193 (page 176) – shot, discus,
javelin and hammer
Rule 221 (page 188) – Indoor Shot Put
- Masters age group – 35+ - they use many of the same weights as the
age groups referenced above so those technical specifications are part
of the IAAF Technical Rules, WMA Rule and the USA Track & Field
Rules for Implements (for those weights not covered in the IAAF Rules)
WMA (World Masters Athletics) – see this link for the Technical
Specifications for Masters Throwing Implements - www.world-masters-athletics.org/laws_rules/app_a.pdf
- 15 years and younger – use the IAAF Technical Specifications
except where they are not provided for. For those events and technical
specifications please reference the USA Track & Field Rules which
are found at: www.usatf.org/about/rules/2008/2008USATFRules_Article4.pdf
Rule 188 (page 59) through Rule 195 (page 69)
BC Wheelchair Athletics News
Vancouver Track Nights:
Thursdays at 5:30
at Eric Hamber Track (33rd and Oak Street).
Please contact James Hustvedt if you plan to attend and need a chair.
James Hustvedt: 604-616-7106 or james@bcwheelchairsports.com
(See flyer attached)
Fraser Valley Junior Wheelchair Sports Club:
Tuesdays from 4:00 – 5:30 at Holy Cross School (88th and 160th in
Surrey).
Athletics will start off the summer and run for the duration of the
program with tennis added in later in the summer.
Please contact Jackie Ehgoetz for more information and if you plan to
attend.
Jackie Ehgoetz: 604-333-3525 or Jackie@bcwheelchairsports.com
(See flyer attached)
SUMMER CAMPS!
The dates have finally been set for camps this summer. More information
will be sent out soon but keep these dates in mind:
- BCWSA Coquitlam Camp: Tuesday, August 5th to Friday, August 8th at
Pinetree Community Centre, Coquitlam
- BCWSA Okanagan Camp: Monday, August 11th to Friday, August 15th –Kelowna
(location yet to be determined)
- Easter Seals Camp – Shawnigan Lake – July 8th to 14th
- Easter Seals Camp – Squamish – July 29th to August 3rd
- For BCWSA Camps contact Jackie: 604-333-3525 or jackie@bcwheelchairsports.com
- For Easter Seals Camps apply on-line at www.lionsbc.ca/programs/camps/forms.shtml
2008 BC Team Selection Criteria now posted
15 Year Old, Juvenile, Junior and Senior selection criteria and
standards are now posted at: www.bcathletics.org/main/sportspecific.htm
Athlete Declaration Form & Event/Best Performance is also
available.
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Road Running
Road Running Performance Clinic – Summer 2008
WHEN
- 20 consecutive Wednesday nights starting May 7, 2008 at 6:00 p.m.
through to September 17, 2008
- Drop-in: on any of the above dates
WHERE
- Brockton Oval, Stanley Park
FOR
- Runners who wish to improve their running fitness level and their
performance. Each runner will train in a small group with a run
leader, under the direction of the clinic professional coach, John
Hill.
- This clinic is for runners already comfortable at running 25 to 30
miles per week. Pace does not matter, whether you are a 5 minute miler
or a 10 minute miler.
INCLUDES
- A formal interval training session every Wednesday night.
- An optional training session once a week may be arranged with the
running group (day and time to be determined by the group).
- Personal consultation with John Hill.
- A day-to-day training schedule.
- Self monitoring weekly training diary.
- An atmosphere of running fun and camaraderie (groups are not
competitive but mutually supportive).
ADMINISTERED
- By B.C. Athletics (333-3550). Register by fax (333-3551), by mail,
or in person.
Registration form: www.bcathletics.org/main/pdf/rrclinic_sum08.pdf
Spirit of the Marathon
The BMO Vancouver Marathon is proud to present the Vancouver re-release
of the award winning film “SPIRIT OF THE MARATHON”
Spirit of the Marathon is the first ever non-fiction feature film to
capture the drama and essence of the famed 26.2 mile running event. Filmed
on four continents, the movie brings together a diverse cast of amateur
athletes and marathon luminaries. As six unique stories unfold, each
runner prepares for and ultimately faces the challenge of the Chicago
Marathon. More than a sports movie, Spirit of the Marathon is an
inspirational journey of perseverance and personal triumph; a spectacle
that will be embraced by runners and non-runners alike.
Watch the 7 minute preview on the official movie website: http://marathonmovie.com/
Saturday May 3, 2008, Matinee performance 1:30pm
Empire Granville 7 Cinemas
855 Granville St., Vancouver
Tickets are available at the theatre box office; or
Tickets will be available Friday April 25 on-line at https://tix.tribute.ca/empire/theatre.asp?TheatreID=00082&day=5%2F3%2F2008
An extra showing will be added if there is demand.
Results Round-Up
Miworth 5K, Prince George
1. Margaret Jones-Bricker, 21:57
1. Brian Martinson, 19:31
Miworth 13.7K, Prince George
1. Shar Jackson, 58:56
1. Matt Newman, 52:49
In the News
“Still fit after all these years” profiles 78-years-young runner
Maurice Tarrant:
www.canada.com/victoriatimescolonist/news/life/
story.html?id=046f0355-c20f-45da-a859-f937497fa4c8
Vancouver Sun Run 10K
Kenyan keeps alive an African winning tradition:
www.canada.com/vancouversun/news/
story.html?id=0d2d076e-efc8-4171-81de-e7a355bb3195&k=10345
A rest from racing may have helped top woman:
www.canada.com/vancouversun/news/
story.html?id=1e83bdc7-a22d-46a7-8459-608a9a8abbc4&k=19738
BC Athletics 2008 8K Road Running Championship (revised)
The BC Athletics 2008 8K Road Running Championship will be held in
conjunction with the Running Room Shaughnessy 8K, hosted by the Lions Gate
Road Runners in Vancouver on Sunday, May 25.
Race Information
Certified 8K through undulating historic residential streets of
Shaughnessy and Kerrisdale. Start and finish at Kerrisdale Arena, 41st and
East Blvd., Vancouver. Race starts at 8:30am.
Entry Information
Download the entry form and complete race information from here:
www.lgrr.com/shaughnessy/entryform-2008.pdf
Or enter online at: www.events.runningroom.com/site/?raceId=3526
Entry fee is only $15.00 for BC Athletics athlete members. Add $5.00
for race day registration.
Championship Eligibility
The Championship portion of the event is open to all Junior, Senior and
Masters members of BC Athletics. Members must be in good standing as of
May 23, 2008.
Awards
Championship Medals will be presented to:
- The first 3 BCA Junior members, men and women (aged 18 or 19 as of
Dec 31/08).
- The first 3 BCA Senior members, men and women (aged 20 plus as of
Dec 31/08).
- The first 3 BCA Masters members, men and women (aged 35 plus as of
Mar 9/08).
The Overall Champions (1st BCA Junior, Senior or Masters members, men
and women), will also receive $500 prize money courtesy of Saucony.
Championship Ribbons will be presented to:
- The first 3 BCA Masters members, men and women in each of the
following 8 Masters age categories:
35-39; 40-44; 45-49; 50-54; 55-59; 60-64; 65-69; 70+
National 10K Championships
The BCA Senior 8K champions (men and women), will additionally be
guaranteed a place on the BC Team to the Timex National Road Running
Series Finale in Ottawa on October 18, 2008, provided they prove fitness
by running a qualifying time in a sanctioned, certified event during the
period July 1 to August 31, 2008. Qualifying times are:
Distance Male Female
5 km 15:50 18:45
8 km 26:22 31:20
10 km 33:30 40:00
1/2 Marathon 1:14:05 1:28:30
Marathon 2:36:10 3:06:40
Champions are subject to the General Criteria for Funding Support and
Selection (www.bcathletics.org/gensel.htm).
Road Race Measurement Seminar
Paul Adams, an AIMS/IAAF Grade “A” Measurer, will be conducting a
Course Measurement Seminar in Port Coquitlam, BC on May 10-11.
Topics to be covered include: The general principals of measurement –
simple calculation exercises – layout of a calibration course –
introduction to the Jones Counter and mounting it on a bike – riding
techniques – bicycle calibration – measurement of a test course.
Participants will qualify as AIMS/IAAF Grade “C” Measurers.
Cost of the seminar is $50.00, plus BCA Officials membership if
applicable. Participants must provide their own bike and Jones Counter
(contact below for details).
For more information and to register, contact:
Maurice Wilson maurice.wilson@bcathletics.org,
604-737-3174; or
Paul Adams ptbadams@gmail.com,
604-945-4604.
For more information on road race measurement in Canada, please refer
to: www.coursemeasurement.ca.
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Coaches
Upcoming Coaching ToolKits
Introduction to Field Testing Kit:
Presented by Marc Bowles, Performance Planner for Canadian Sport Centre
Pacific
Date: Thursday, May 15th, 2008
Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: TBD
Fee: These training sessions are free of charge for PacificSport
registered IPS and non-IPS coaches, University and College coaches, and
community coaches.
Space is limited and registrations will be on a first-come,
first-served basis. Please RSVP by Monday, May 5th, 2008 at 4:00pm to aleroy@pacificsport.com
or by phone at (604) 333-3512.
Practical Session:
Facilitated by Marc Bowles, Performance Planner for Canadian Sport
Centre Pacific
Practical sessions for coaches and their athletes are available upon
request for May 16th, 2008 only. Coaches can book a 2-hour testing session
which will provide them with a practical opportunity to use the Field
Testing Kit and protocols with their own athletes. This session will be
facilitated by CSCP Performance Planner Marc Bowles, who will also be
present to help analyze and interpret the data. In order to take part in
this session, you must have attended the introductory session. Each group
may consist of 1 or more coaches, and up to 12 athletes.
Date: Friday, May 16th, 2008
Time: 8:00am-5:00pm (available upon request)
Location: TBD
Fee: These training sessions are free of charge for PacificSport
registered IPS and non-IPS coaches, University and College coaches, and
community coaches.
Introduction to Video Analysis:
Presented by Michelle Wyngaarden, Lab Technician for Canadian Sport
Centre Pacific
Date: Thursday, June 12th, 2008
Time: 9:00am – 5:00pm (Lunch will be provided)
Location: Sport Campus BC
160 -3820 Cessna Drive
Richmond BC V7B 0A2
Materials: You will need a laptop, video camera, firewire cable, and
Movie Maker/iMovie installed on your laptop.
For the practical application, you will need to bring video footage.
If you do not have a certain piece of equipment, please let us know and
we will do our best to accommodate you.
Fee: PacificSport Registered IPS coaches: Free of charge
*Non-registered IPS coaches: $40.00
Please RSVP by Friday, May 30th at 5:00pm to aleroy@pacificsport.com
or by phone at (604) 333-3512
Introduction to DartFish – Level 1:
Presented by Michelle Wyngaarden, Lab Technician for Canadian Sport
Centre Pacific
Date: Friday, June 13th, 2008
Time: 9:00am – 1:00pm
Location: 160 -3820 Cessna Drive
Richmond BC V7B 0A2
Materials: You will need a laptop, video camera, firewire cable, and
DartFish software.
If you do not currently have the DartFish software program, you may
download the free 30-day trial version at www.dartfish.com
For the practical application, you will need to bring video footage.
If you do not have a certain piece of equipment, please let us know and
we will do our best to accommodate you.
Fee: PacificSport Registered IPS coaches: Free of charge
*Non-registered IPS coaches: $40.00
Please RSVP by Friday, May 30th at 5:00pm to aleroy@pacificsport.com
or by phone at (604) 333-3512
*Non-registered IPS coaches can contact Andrée-Anne LeRoy to
register and will then be able to attend the session free of charge.
Space is limited to 15 spots for each session and registrations will be
on a first-come, first-served basis. Priority registration for the
Introduction to Video Analysis and Introduction to DartFish-Level 1 are
presently open to IPS coaches only. Registration for non-IPS coaches will
begin April 30th, thus if you would like to reserve a spot, please do so
before this date.
NCCP Intro to Comp Part A - Abbotsford
PacificSport Fraser Valley will be running an Introduction to
Competition Part A at the beginning of May. Even if your sport has an
integrated program for coaches training, this is still a great opportunity
to reinforce some of those 'coaching' basics for young or new coaches.
Course Details:
- Location: University College of the Fraser Valley, Abbotsford Campus
- Dates/Times: Friday, May 9 2008 6:00-9:30pm AND Saturday, May 10,
2008 9:00-4:00pm
- Facilitators: Gord Rogers, Kate Kloos
*100% attendance and participation is required!
Registration Information: An individual registration is $75.00. If two
people affiliated with the same sport registers, the cost drops to $65.00
each. If three or more people affiliated with the same sport registers,
the cost will only be $50.00 each!
Please go to www.pacificsport.com
for more information and to register.
Feel free to contact the facilitators with any questions!!
CABC’s member E-News - March 2008 edition
http://coaches.bc.ca/newsroom/enews/2008/Mar08/Mar08.html
USOC OLYMPIC COACH E-MAGAZINE - Winter 2008
View the USOC Olympic Coach E-Magazine as a Web page:
http://coaching.usolympicteam.com/coaching/kpub.nsf/v/0108
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Job / Volunteer opportunities
2008 BC Athletics Student Summer Employment Opportunity
(Supported by: The Canada Summer Jobs Program - Government of Canada
and BC Athletics)
Note: BC Athletics has applied for funding under the Federal Summer
Jobs Program. In anticipation of support BC Athletics invites applications
for the following summer position. (Position may be funding dependent)
Job Position: Programs and Information Assistant
Estimated Length of Employment: 16 weeks
Estimated Starting Date: Earliest possible starting date: Monday, May
12/08
Ending Date: Friday, August 29/08
Hours per Day/Week: 7 hrs per day / 35 hrs per week
Salary: $15.00 per hour
Job Location: BC Athletics Office, 3820 Cessna Drive, Ste 120, Richmond,
BC
Application Process:
Please submit a covering letter of application along with a resume and
3 references to:
BC Athletics, 3820 Cessna Drive, Ste 120, Richmond, BC V7B 0A2 Fax:
604-333-3551
Email: brian.mccalder@bcathletics.org
Application Deadline: Friday, April 25/08 - 4 pm
For Job Description, and Qualifications/Skills please visit: www.bcathletics.org/main/news/summerstudent.htm
For job opportunities with specific BC Athletics member clubs,
please see the BC Athletics home page under "What's Happening."
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Resources
USOC OLYMPIC COACH E-MAGAZINE - Spring 2008
Headlines:
- PEAK PERFORMANCE REQUIRES OPTIMAL SLEEP AND ALERTNESS By Mark R.
Rosekind, Ph.D., President and Chief Scientist--Alertness Solutions
- HEAD COACH SELF EVALUATION By Dave Shrock, Modesto Jr. College, Kyle
Coffman, USOC Performance Services Intern, and Catherine Sellers, USOC
Coaching
- DEVELOPMENT OF EXPLOSIVE POWER: PLYOMETRIC TRAINING By Kimberly
Sanborn, MS, CSCS, Performance Services Strength & Conditioning
Specialist, Endurance Team
- ROUTINES, RITUALS, AND PERFORMING UNDER PRESSURE By Sean McCann,
PhD, Performances Services Sport Psychologist Strength and Power
Sportfolio)
- THE ROAD OF PORTION CONTROL By Laura Anderson MS, RD
- THE BLOOD LACTATE RESPONSE TO EXERCISE By Krista Austin, PhD,
Manager, USOC Performance Services Laboratory
To view the above articles and others, please visit http://coaching.usolympicteam.com/coaching/kpub.nsf/v/0308
SIRC Newsletter – March 2008
The World’s leading provider of sport information and research
Aboriginal Sport and Fitness
SIRC is pleased to be collecting articles related to Aboriginal sport
and fitness. This past year we identified over 1,200 articles related to
sport and various aboriginal topics. The most prominent subjects included
sport and social aspects, history, health, culture, games/competitions,
women and biographies.
To view the March Newsletter and links to articles visit: www.sirc.ca/newsletters/march08/index.html
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.
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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.
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