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ISSUE #25-2008
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Questions or comments? Ph: (604) 333-3554 Email: jolfert@bcathletics.org
FROM THE BCA OFFICE
Employment Opportunity
BC Athletics Administrative Assistant (½ time)
And
Run Jump Throw Program Administrator (½ time)
BC Athletics invites applications for the full time position of Administrative Assistant/Program Administrator. This is one position that will have responsibilities for the Run Jump Throw Program and other administrative responsibilities associated with the ongoing delivery of BC Athletics Programs and Services. This individual must be well organized and have the ability to deal with various details associated with these programs and services.
A detailed job description is available at www.bcathletics.org/main/pdf/job_adminasst.pdf
Qualifications and Experience:
- A self starter and effective communicator with a proven ability to work well with volunteers, committees and staff in a team environment.
- Work experience in similar administrative positions.
- Post Secondary training in office assistant, office manager or like programs;
- Computer knowledge and experience using Word Processing, Excel Spreadsheets, Internet Communications, other programs
- Familiarity and/or interest in sport and physical activity would be an asset
This is a full time position located at the BC Athletics office in Richmond. The salary for this position is commensurate with your experience and training. The current salary range for this position is $30,000 to $36,000 per annum plus benefits. The anticipated starting date is Tuesday, Aug 4, 2008.
BC Athletics as an equal opportunity employer, invites applications from all interested and qualified individuals.
Applicants are invited to submit their applications by Friday, July 11, 2008 and should include: A covering letter; your resume; and at least 3 references. Mail, fax or Email applications to: BC Athletics, 1367 West Broadway, Ste 206, Vancouver, BC V6H 4A9 Fax: (604) 737-3171 Email: bcathletics@bcathletics.org.
BC Athletics announces new BCA affiliated clubs
BC Athletics is pleased to welcome the Guardian Athletics Society as a new Athletics Society/Organization member club and Maple Grove Track as a BC Athletics affiliated club.
Walnut Grove Track Club
c/o Wes Moerman
7600 Glover Rd.
Langley BC
V2Y 1Y1
Ph: (604) 882-4220
Fax: (604) 513-2156
Email: wesmoerman@gmail.com
Guardian Athletics Society
#3 - 136 10th St.
New Westminster, BC
V3M 3X8
Phone: (604) 684-2139
Fax: (604) 684-2149
Email: tourigny@telus.net
Website: http://guardianathletics.com
BC Athletics joins Volunteer BC
BC Athletics has joined Volunteer BC as a Category C member (Provincial Voluntary Organization). What this means for BC Athletics and its member clubs is the opportunity to seek volunteers to assist in officiating of Track & Field, Road and Cross Country Running competitions in their communities/regions throughout the province.
Athletics Officials currently number about 120 for the entire province. Officials are in high demand for an expanding list of sanctioned events, and there is a need to recruit and train new members. Social changes of the last 15-20 years have made it increasingly difficult to recruit and retain adequate numbers of volunteers. It is important for BC Athletics and Clubs to improve their ability to reach out beyond their own membership network to the community more broadly.
As a member of Volunteer BC, BC Athletics and its member Clubs can post volunteer and paid positions on the Volunteer BC website and through other electronic communications which they publish. BC Athletics receives additional benefits such as access to volunteer leadership training and posting of training opportunities.
For more information about this opportunity and how to post your Club’s specific position needs contact Laurel Wichmann at 604-858-0515 or lollyandron@hotmail.com or Sue Kydd at 604-530-8224 or k&skydd@telus.net .
Remember to check out the Officials section on the BC Athletics web site as well.
Hero in You Speaker Series
Every Wednesday at 1pm from July 9, 2008 to August 27, 2008 as well as September 14 and 21, 2008
The Hero in You Speaker Series is a unique opportunity to meet some of BC’s greatest sports hero’s in an intimate setting at the BC Sports Hall of Fame and Museum. Every Wednesday this summer, different Hall of Fame inductees will present their unique stories to the public. Visitors will have the chance for autographs, questions and pictures with inductees. Speakers include: media legend Steve Armitage; boxer and Olympic bronze medalist Dale Walters; BC Lions great Al Wilson; Wheelchair Basketball Olympic gold medalist Marni Abbott; Canada’s greatest rugby player Gareth Rees and many other inductees. A full list of speakers and more information about the program can be found at www.bcsportshalloffame.com. Drop in visitors are welcome, as are group bookings for groups of 10 or more.
July 9: Bob Ackles FOOTBALL
July 16: Jim Taylor and Steve Armitage SPORTS MEDIA
July 23: Thelma Wright TRACK AND FIELD
Lynn Kanuka
Stephanie Berto-Berkum
July 30: Al Wilson and Jack Farley FOOTBALL
August 6: Gareth Rees RUGBY
August 13: To Be Determined
August 20: Dale Walters BOXING
August 27: Marni Abbott WHEELCHAIR B-BALL
BC Sports Hall of Fame
Gate ‘A’ – BC Place, Robson and Beatty
Open 10am to 5pm seven days a week
$10 Adults
$8 Youth, Seniors and Students
$25 Family of Four
$5 Groups of 10 or more
For more information or bookings please call 604 687 5520
EVENT DIRECTORS - IMPORTANT INFORMATION!!!
ACDirect Results Management Program and Rankings
We are using the ACDirect Results Management Program for all of our outdoor meets in 2008. Next year all provinces will use this system but for now BC is the only one. Rankings will be done through ACDirect which will be used for BC team selection, funding etc. so it is VERY important that your meet results are included.
In order for results to be uploaded to the ACD Results site you will have to set your meet up in a certain way in HyTek Meet Manager. Once you've set your meet up you will be able to download BC Athletics members information directly into your Athlete Roster so you will have everyone you need there, complete with their birth dates, BCA numbers etc. It also ensures that names are spelled correctly. After your meet you will need to create a simple export file and send it in to me and then we can upload your results.
Don't panic - it's really very easy (if Sam Collier can do it anyone can!) and Sam will get you all the information, links and assistance you need.
So before you set up the meet on HyTek contact Sam at sam.collier@bcathletics.org.
If your meet does not use HyTek please contact Sam and she will let you know what you need to do so we can actually use your meet results and get them in to the BC Rankings.
ATTENTION: Event Directors
Equipment Rental
BC Athletics has equipment for rent for Track & Field, Cross Country Races, Road Running Events and Race Walk Competitions. For details and the equipment rental form go to the following link: www.bcathletics.org/main/pdf/bcaequiprental.pdf
Sport Injury / Accident Report Form
BC Athletics has posted a Sport Injury / Accident Report form that event directors should use if one is not provided by the host organization or the company/organization providing medical / first aid coverage at the event. Completing of this form at the time of the sport injury / accident at a practice or hosted event will provide the club or organization with a valuable reference of the details and first aid treatment given, should it be necessary. Note: If the First Aid Company or Organization (e.g. St. John's Ambulance; SportMed BC) have a similar form that they complete then be sure to get a copy of it for your files. The report should be retained for 3 years. This form can be found at: www.bcathletics.org/main/pdf/bca_injuryaccidentreport.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
Athletics Canada
Athletics Canada nominates athletes for the 2008 Olympic Team
WINDSOR – Athletics Canada announced today the names of the athletes that will be forwarded to the Canadian Olympic Committee for nomination to the 2008 Olympic Games team. The announcement came this morning in Windsor, Ontario at the RBC Breakfast of Champions.
The Canadian track and field team’s objective in China is to replicate the result of 2 medals achieved at the 2007 World Championships. Last August in Osaka, Japan Perdita Felicien of Pickering, ON captured silver in the women’s 100 metre hurdles and Gary Reed of Victoria, BC won silver in the men’s 800 metres.
Les Gramantik, Head Coach, sees the team as being very competitive and able to compete with the world’s best, “Based on its selection criteria, Athletics Canada has nominated the best group of athletes to represent the maple leaf at the Beijing Olympics. In six weeks these athletes will be asked to perform in the most competitive global sport under the world’s spotlight.” Gramantik adds, “I, along with the support staff, coaches and medical personnel, are excited to assist the athletes in their final phase preparation to achieve their individual goals, which will help us achieve our collective goals as a team.”
Athletes Nominated for Track & Field for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games
Name Event Hometown Coach Ruky Abdulai Long Jump Coquitlam, BC Brit Townsend Richard Adu-Bobie 4x100m Relay Ottawa, ON Glenroy Gilbert Dylan Armstrong Shot Put Kamloops, BC Anatoly Bondarchuk Brian Barnett 200m, 4x100m Relay Edmonton, AB Quin Sekulich Tim Berrett 50km Race Walk Edmonton, AB John Fitzgerald Massimo Bertocchi Decathlon Toronto, ON Andy Higgins Pierre Browne 4x100m Relay Toronto, ON Kevin Tyler Tabia Charles Long Jump Pickering, ON Desai Williams Tyler Christopher 400m Edmonton, AB Kevin Tyler Jared Connaughton 200m, 4x100m Relay New Haven, PEI Monte Stratton Nicole Forrester High Jump Aurora, ON James Henry Sultana Frizell Hammer throw Ottawa, ON Anatoly Bondarchuk Kelsie Hendry Pole Vault Saskatoon, SK Rick & Susanne Petrucha Anson Henry 100m, 4x100m Relay Pickering, ON Dan Pfaff Priscilla Lopes-Schliep 100m Hurdles Whitby, ON Anthony McCleary Michael Mason High Jump Nanoose Bay, BC Laurier Primeau Megan Metcalfe 5000m Edmonton, AB Sean Cleary Taylor Milne 1500m Guelph, ON Dave Scott-Thomas Carline Muir 400m Weston, ON Kevin Tyler Hank Palmer 4x100m Relay Pierrefonds, QC Daniel St. Hilaire Emanuel Parris 4x100m Relay Montréal, QC Kevin Tyler Adrienne Power 200m Halifax, NS Peter Lord Gary Reed 800m Victoria, BC Wynn Gmitroski Scott Russell Javelin throw Windsor, ON Doug Reynolds Jim Steacy Hammer throw Lethbridge, AB Larry Steinke Kevin Sullivan 1500m Brampton, ON Julie Henner Achraf Tadili 800m Laval, QC Brent Fougner Angela Whyte 100m Hurdles Edmonton, AB Wayne Phipps Jessica Zelinka Heptathlon London, ON Les Gramantik
Six athletes were granted extensions to qualify for the Olympic team based on previous international accomplishments. All six must achieve the required selection criteria by July 22, 2008 to be confirmed to the team.
Nathan Brannen 1500m Cambridge, ON Ron Warhurst Dana Ellis-Buller Pole Vault Kitchener, ON Ty Sevin Malindi Elmore 1500m Calgary, AB Mike Van Tighem Perdita Felicien 100m Hurdles Pickering, ON Gary Winkler Adam Kunkel 400m Hurdles Paisley, ON Kevin Tyler Hilary Stellingwerff 1500m Sarnia, ON Dave Scott-Thomas
Track and field events begin August 15th at the Beijing National Stadium, known as the Bird’s Nest, the stadium can accommodate 91,000 spectators.
The Canadian track and field team will hold a pre-Games training camp in Singapore beginning August 1. Athletes will fly from Singapore directly to Beijing four or five days before the start of their competition. The first wave of athletes will fly to China August 11 with the final wave heading over August 17.
Athletics Canada Call for Team Coaches – Commonwealth Youth Games
Two coaches are required for this Canadian Team that will compete in Pune, India, October 7th to 17th, 2008. Coaches are required in the event areas of:
- Jumps
- Throws
Information on this Athletics Canada Team can be found at: www.athletics.ca/files//NationalTeamPrograms/NationalTeams/
SelectionCriteria/2008COMMONWEALTHYOUTHGAMESSELECTIONCRITERIAFINALEN.PDF
For more information and the process of applying please contact:
Hugh Conlin
Director/Head Coach
Development Programs
Athletics Canada
Suite B1-110
2445 St Laurent Blvd
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, K1G 6C3
(613) 260 5580 ext. 3314
Email: hconlin@athletics.ca
www.athletics.ca
Athletics Canada Employment Opportunity - National Event Group Coach
Four positions: Sprint & Hurdles, Distance (middle & long distance), Throws, Jumps (& Combined Events)
Athletics Canada (AC) is the National Sport Organization for Athletics in Canada. Its purpose is to support high performance athletics excellence at the world level and to provide leadership in developmental athletics. Athletics Canada is a not-for-profit, charitable organization operating under a Board of Directors elected by provincial/territorial members.
The National Event Group Coach is a full-time position encompassing responsibilities to lead, coach, administers and coordinates the activities of the event group in accordance with the policies, goals and objectives set by the Association in alignment with the overall Athletics Canada integrated (Olympic & Paralympic programs) Strategic Plan. All four National Event Group Coaches will report to the Head Coach of Athletics Canada.
Please note that the Sprint & Hurdles position will be based at the University of Toronto. The other three positions’ location is flexible.
Responsibilities of these positions include:
- Liaise and disseminate training, competition and development information throughout the event group,
- Establish and implement formal talent ID, recruitment, retention, monitoring and direction methods and system to populate targeted development as per Athletics Canada’s defined strategies and approach,
- Maximize the performance of Canadian teams at the international level by providing development pathways, support, direction and coordination for selected events,
- Work with a group of HP athletes (specialized in the specific event group)
- Prepare annual and quadrennial benchmarks as well as plans and regular progress reports for the event group,
- Clearly articulate the policies of AC to athletes & coaches as they relate to their involvement in the event group,
- On the Paralympic side, works mainly with the RTE Targeted Athletes.
The ideal candidate has:
- An extensive knowledge of the specific event group including a thorough understanding of the technical elements along with a background of experience and current involvement at National and International levels,
- A coaching certification Level 4 in the specific event group or the international equivalent,
- Exceptional communication abilities written and verbal abilities,
- Strong leadership, self-starter, visionary, facilitator and administrative skills,
- Have the ability to organize and manage multiple tasks and projects to meet deadlines,
- High level of credibility within the coaching community in the specific event area.
- Proven ability to develop athletes over time,
- Ability to communicate in both Canadian official languages is an asset.
Salary for these positions will commensurate with experience.
Applications with salary expectations should be sent in confidence by September 15, 2008 to:
Athletics Canada
Suite B1-110 2445 St-Laurent Blvd.
Ottawa, Ontario.K1G 6C3
Attention: Diane Gagné, Director of Finance, dgagne@athletics.ca
We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Athletics Canada promotes Employment Equity. These positions are financially supported by Sport Canada and the Road to Excellence.
For a complete job description please visit http://athletics.ca/files///JOB%20DESCRIPTION%20EVENT
%20GROUP%20COACH%20_JUNE%2008%20FINAL_.PDF
Employment Opportunity Director/ Head Coach – Para-Athletics
The Director/Head Coach – Para-Athletic Programs (DHC-P) is a full-time position encompassing responsibilities to direct, administer and coordinate the activities of the Para-Athletics Programs unit in accordance with the policies, goals and objectives set by the Association in alignment with the overall Athletics Canada Strategic Plan. The Director/Head Coach – Para-Athletic Programs (DHC-P) will report to the Chief High Performance Officer (CHPO) of Athletics Canada.
The position is located in the Athletics Canada Head office in Ottawa.
Salary for this position will commensurate with experience.
Applications with salary expectations should be sent in confidence by September 17, 2008 to:
Athletics Canada
Suite B1-110 2445 St-Laurent Blvd.
Ottawa, Ontario.K1G 6C3
Attention: Diane Gagné, Director of Finance, dgagne@athletics.ca
We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Athletics Canada promotes Employment Equity. This position is financially supported by Sport Canada and the Road to Excellence.
For a complete job description please visit http://athletics.ca/files///JOB%20DESCRIPTION%20
DIRECTOR%20HC%20PARA%20_ENGLISH_.PDF
2008 Legion Canadian Youth Athletics Championship
Please be advised that the Event Technical and/or Registration packages are now available:
Please be advised that registration is now available for the Legion Canadian Youth Athletics Championships. If you have any questions, please contact Nicole Clarke, Events Coordinator at nclarke@athletics.ca or 613.260.5580 ext.3309.
The Gold Standard - June 2008 Issue
Issue contains:
- Breakfast of Champions
- Follow Canadian Women to Beijing
- Canadian Marathon Championship Results
- 2008 Legion Coaching Academy
- Outcomes of the review of Athletics Canada’s Para-Athletics Program
- Dates to Remember
- Race Walk with the best in the Country
- Nutritional Recommendations for Individual Sport
- 1996 Olympic relay team to be inducted to the Canadian Sports Hall of Fame
- PacifiCanada Track and Field Series
- Run with the Champions
- 2008 Paralympic Games Staff
- 2007 Annual Report
- Spikes and Clubs Golf Tournament
- IAAF Fantasy Athletics Game
- CBC.ca and TheStar.com launch Beijing 2008 websites
- Las Vegas Marathon
To view full edition: http://athletics.ca/files//GoldStandard/TGSJUNE08.PDF
Results from around the Track (and Field)
July 8 - 2008 www.athletics.ca/display_news.asp?newsid=580
Track & Field
Follow Canada at the World Junior Track and Field Championships
- Live coverage (www.iaaf.org/live/wjc08/live.html)
- The team (www.athletics.ca/display_news.asp?newsid=567)
2008 BC Senior Track & Field Team
NAME CLUB EVENT(S) RESULT(S) Abdulai, Ruky Valley Royals LJ 1st – 6.48m Armstrong, Dylan Kamloops Track SP 1st – 19.88m Cummins, Diane Unattached 800m 2nd – 2:04.61 Dockendorf, Carly Unattached PV NH Gleadle, Liz Vancouver Thunderbirds JT 1st – 49.09m Gomez, Inaki Racewalk West 20kmRW 2nd – 1:31:53 Howard, Julia Royals 800m 9th – 2:08.85 Johnstone, Rebecca Valley Royals 800m 1st – 2:03.99 Kennelly, Bevin Unattached 3000mSC 3rd – 10:28.20 Kiauka, Eric Prairie Inn Harriers 3000mSC 3rd – 8:55.17 Lowe, Christine Coquitlam Cheetahs 400mH 8th – 1:02.83 MacGregor, Meredith Valley Royals 3000mSC 2nd – 10:24.75 Mallie, Daniel Pacific Athletics 1500m 10th – 3:52.54 Marpole-Bird, Justin Unattached 1500m 9th – 3:47.69 Martinson, Geoffrey Prince George Track 1500m 6th – 3:41.73 Mason, Michael Valley Royals HJ 1st – 2.21m Mensah, Yvonne Unattached 400mH 1st – 57.09 Miller, Natasha Valley Royals HJ 4th – 1.74m Nettey, Christabel Kajaks LJ 4th – 5.85m Nielsen, Kyle Coquitlam Cheetahs JT 3rd – 65.12m Pighin, Brooke Coquitlam Cheetahs JT 7th - 43.27m Reed, Gary Pacific Athletics 800m 1st – 1:45.61 Richard, Claudia Vancouver Thunderbirds 400mH 10th – 1:02.22 Smith, Crystal Unattached Hammer 3rd – 64.19m Tolton, Vicki Track 5450 400m 8th – 56.75 Vandervliet, Megann Kamloops Track HT, DT 4th – 58.19m, 4th – 45.16m Vaughan, Jarid Coquitlam Cheetahs 100m, 200m 12th – 10.60, 5th – 21.05 Wells, Graeme Kajaks 1500m 11th – 3:54.88 Zelinka, Deanna Kamloops Track JT 3rd – 46.54m
Canada Games Age Eligible Development Group Boss, Traci Coquitlam Cheetahs 400 Hurdles 14th – 1:04.17 Culley, Mitchell Valley Royals 800m 25th – 1:53.82 Gustavson, Reid Vancouver Thunderbirds Decathlon 6th – 6975pts Kane, Brianna Valley Royals 400m 20th – 58.35 Lim, Kevin Kajaks 200m, 400m 18th – 21.86, 9th – 48.82 Little, Paul Vancouver Thunderbirds HJ 8th – 2.01m
CLUB FUNDED ATHLETES/COACHES Johns, Adelle Vancouver Thunderbirds Heptathlon 8th – 4399pts Sprenkels, Tiffany Unattached LJ, TJ 10th – 5.11m, Foul
For Full Results – www.canadiantrials.ca
2008 BC Junior Development Track & Field Championships
Hosted by the Nanaimo T&F Club and The Vancouver Island Athletic Association
Entry Package and Related Meet Information – see: www.nanaimotrackandfield.com/meets.html
BC Athletics Track & Field Championships Jamboree 2008
Midget 15, Youth (16/17), Junior (18/19) & Senior 20+
July 11 – 13
Hosted by the Kamloops Track & Field Club
Championships Meet Package: www.kamloopstrackandfield.ca/documents/2008%20
BC%20Athletics%20Jamboree%20-%20Meet%20Package.pdf
Championships Schedule: www.kamloopstrackandfield.ca/documents/BC%20
Athletics%20Jamboree%20schedule%20_June%2010th_.pdf
Revised BC Summer Games Schedule
Please note that the draft schedule for the 2008 BC Summer Games has
been revised.
www.bcathletics.org/main/pdf/bcsg08_sched.pdf
Zone Trials Schedules: www.bcathletics.org/main/pdf/bcsg08_trials.pdf
Zone Rep contact list: www.bcathletics.org/main/pdf/bcsg08_zonereps.pdf
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.
Road Running
Midsummer 8K – Kelowna
With 265 runners and nine wheelers entering, the 2008 Midsummer 8K ranks second for best Interior Running Association race attendance since 2001. Thanks to all who participated and to the promotional efforts of the Kelowna Running Club, for making this possible. Thanks too, to the many volunteers who made the race possible.
Graeme Wilson (M35-39) of Vancouver, repeated his last year's first place finish with a time of 26:24. Graeme was the male winner of the 2007 Timex series. Second spot went to Connor Clerke (M16-19) of Kelowna, in 27:53 with Jason Malin (M20-29) of Westbank, taking third in 28:08.
In the women's division Rachel Ruus (F30-34) of Richmond, set a new record for the 8K Midsummer distance (since 2005) finishing in 28:57. Kristina Rody (F30-34) of Whistler, last year's female Timex series winner, clocked second in 27:53 and Susanne Russell (F20-29) of Vancouver, claimed third in 31:57, just one second ahead of age category rival Shannon Thompson of Kelowna.
In the men's wheeler division, only eight seconds separated the first three finishers. Sonny Davis (M20-29) of Edmonton, crossed the line in 21:25, with Paul Clark (M50-54) of Kelowna, and Jim Hudec (M50-54) of Salmo, tying for second spot in 21:33 ... shades of Ben Hur?!!
Margaret Conquest (F30-34) of Edmonton was the sole women's wheeler entrant and finished in 39:17.
In the women's age-graded division, Cindy Rhodes (F50-54) of Kelowna, recorded her seventh 2008 a-g win finishing in 28:06. Rachel Ruus was second in 28:44 and Kristina Rody third in 29:11.
In the men's age-graded division, Brian Connon (M60-64) of Victoria, jumped from seventeenth in the overall race standing (31:29) to first, with an time of 25:06. Graeme Wilson took second in 25:30 with Rory Switzer (M45-49) of Kelowna, third in 25:45.
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
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
Coaches
USOC OLYMPIC COACH E-MAGAZINE – Summer 2008
>>View the USOC Olympic Coach E-Magazine as a Web page: http://coaching.usolympicteam.com/coaching/kpub.nsf/v/0608
Includes:
- 2007 COACHES OF THE YEAR
- 2008 BEIJING GAMES - OVERVIEW
- THE ORDER OF IKKOS By Rebecca Sturdy, USOC Media Intern
- INTEGRATION OF PARALYMPIC ATHLETES INTO “ABLE-BODIED” HIGH SCHOOL CLUB AND COLLEGIATE PROGRAMS Edited by Julie O’Neill and Lauren Richardson
- PRE-EVENT MEALS By Helen DeMarco, M.S., R.D. Updated by Nancy Clark, R.D., FACSM
- TRAVEL NUTRITION…MORE THAN JUST A “PLAN B” By Adam Korzun, USOC Sports Dietician
- A View From The Top - RON O'BRIEN - DIVING
- Mind Games- *WHAT TO DO BEFORE HITTING THE ROAD: THREE KEY TASKS WHILE PREPARING FOR THE “BIG ONE”. By Sean McCann, PhD, Performances Services Sport Psychologist (Strength and Power Sportfolio)
- EFFECTS OF TAPERING ON PERFORMANCE: A META-ANALYSIS By Laurent Bosquet
- Hot Off The Press – reading list on topics covered in this current issue
- USOC DIRECTORY FOR THE COACHING RESOURCES STAFF
CABC’s member E-News - June 2008 edition
www.coaches.bc.ca/newsroom/enews/2008/Jun08/Jun08.html
Resources
World Renowned sport psychologist in Victoria
PacificSport Victoria and LifeSport Coaching are proud to welcome and present World Renowned Sport Psychologist Dr. Terry Orlick to Victoria, BC.
Dr. Orlick has been leading the field of focus training for excellence in multiple disciplines for over 30 years. He has worked with thousands of Olympic and Professional athletes and coaches, corporate leaders, astronauts, surgeons, top classical musicians and many others engaged in high stress performance missions. Please see attached biography for further information on Dr. Orlick and his accomplishments.
We have scheduled two free information sessions for early next week. Any coach or athlete at any level can benefit from Dr Orlick’s expertise.
Informal Coaches Roundtable
- When: Tuesday, July 15th - 11 am to NOON
- Where: PacificSport Victoria Boardroom (map)
- Who: Coaches (limited availability sign up early)
- What: Informal roundtable discussion amongst coach attendees
Sport Psychology Workshop
- When: Tuesday, July 15th - 6:30 to 8 pm
- Where: Camosun College Lansdowne - Fisher Building Room 100
- Who: Athletes, Coaches, Parents
- What: Presentation followed by open forum/question period
Space is limited. Please RSVP to Drew MacKenzie, Program Development Coordinator, PacificSport Victoria dmackenzie@pacificsport.com 250-744-5524.
SIRC Newsletter – June 2008
The World’s leading provider of sport information and research
Risk Management
Risk is a part of sport. Facilities, organizations, coaches, administrators, athletes, volunteers and officials can be directly impacted by the risk of legal issues, injury or economic downfall. Although it is impossible to avoid risk, educating yourself on risk management can minimize the impact.
SIRC is pleased to bring you the latest information and resources on Risk Management. The SIRC Seminar on June 10th will feature Dina Bell-Laroche of the True Sport Secretariat and Rachel Corbett of the Centre for Sport and Law.
To view the June Newsletter and links to articles visit: www.sirc.ca/newsletters/June08/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.
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.