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ISSUE #26-2008
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Questions or comments? Ph: (604) 333-3554 Email: jolfert@bcathletics.org
FROM THE BCA OFFICE
Willi Krause Celebration Of life:
A Celebration of Life for longtime Trail Track & Field Club coach Willi Krause will be held at the Fieldhouse in Trail, B.C. on Saturday, July 19th, 2008 at 1 P.M. In lieu of flowers donations would be appreciated for the Willi Krause/Trail Track & Field Club Youth Development Program payable to the National Sport Trust Fund c/o the Trail Track & Field Club, 3577 Carnation Dr., Trail, B.C. V1R 2W4.
Donor Contribution Declaration Letter-
www.trailtrackclub.ca/files/donor
contribution declaration letter.pdf
2009 AGM Information
2009 BC Athletics Annual General Meeting
January 30, 31, February 1, 2009
2009 BC Athletics Annual Awards Banquet
January 31, 2009
Hilton Vancouver Airport
Richmond BC
Important Deadlines:
- October 31, 2008 - Resolutions to be brought forward at the 2009 AGM must be received in the BCA office
- November 30 2008 - Award Nominations due in the BCA Office
More information will be posted in the BC Athletics Electronic Bulletin as it becomes available.
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.
Athletics Canada
Athletics Canada adds Eric Gillis to Olympic nomination list
OTTAWA – Athletics Canada announced today that 10 000 metre runner Eric Gillis from Antigonish, NS has been added to the Olympic Games nomination list.
Gillis who currently resides and trains in Guelph, ON was not on the original list when the team was nominated July 7 but the National Team Committee re-considered their decision as new elements were presented during the appeal process.
Martin Goulet, Athletics Canada’s Chief High Performance Officer endorses the decision, “The National Team Committee has a high level of confidence in Eric’s program and coaching, this, combined with the fact that the appeal brought to light some grey zones in Athletics Canada’s Olympic Selection Criteria led us to rule in favour of the athlete”.
The number of track and field athletes nominated to the Olympic team now stands at 31.
Nate Brannen qualifies for Olympic team
Friday, July 11, 2008
Nate Brannen has officially qualified for the track and field team which will compete in Beijing, China at the Olympic Games. On Monday he was given an extension to qualify for the team (along with 5 other athletes) due to an injury, he needed to achieve the necessary standard by July 22nd. Nate ran the standard at a race in Rome, Italy today.
He set a new personal best of 3:34.65 and will join Kevin Sullivan and Taylor Milne in the 1500 metres in Beijing.
Athletics Canada names NACAC U-23 Team
OTTAWA – Athletics Canada announced the 2008 NACAC Under-23 Championships team which will compete in Toluca, Mexico July 18-20.
The Canadian track and field team won 15 medals (three silver, 12 bronze) at the last championships held in Santo Domingo in 2006. Only two years removed from the NACAC U-23 program, three athletes who competed on the 2006 team were recently nominated to the Beijing Olympic team. Jared Connaughton of New Haven, PEI and Mike Mason of Nanoose Bay, BC both came away with bronze medals while Pickering's Tabia Charles was 4th at the 2006 NACAC U-23 Championships.
BC Athletes and Staff:
Name Event Coach Hometown Carolyn Ellis 3000m Steeplechase Dave Scott-Thomas Lake Forest, BC Elizabeth Gleadle Javelin throw Laurier Primeau Vancouver, BC Inaki Gomez 20km Racewalk Gerry Dragomir Vancouver, BC Reid Gustavson Decathlon Laurier Primeau Vancouver, BC
Team Staff Janet Neufeld Manager Westminster, BC Richard Collier Throws Coach Richmond, BC Carolyn Daubeny Massage Therapist Vancouver, BC
For Entire Team visit http://athletics.ca/display_news.asp?newsid=584
Athletics Canada’s Beijing Connection
Athletics Canada launched today www.athletics.ca/beijing. With 24 days until the games begin the site offers up to date information on the track and field athletes, schedule and results, CBC broadcast schedule and a special Beijing Wallpaper.
Visit the site to follow the Canadian athletics team as they wind down the Road to Beijing.
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 - July 2008 Issue
Issue contains:
- Athletics Canada nominates athletes for the 2008 Olympic Team
- 2008 Athletics Canada Technical Congress
- Run, Jump, Throw
- The RBC Olympians Program
- Athletics Canada names 2008 Paralympic Games Team
- 2008 Legion Coaching Academy
- Interview with Jared Connaughton
- A Coach’s Diary: Living the Dream in Beijing 2008
- Run with the Champions
- Employment Opportunities
- Spikes and Clubs
- Canadian Track and Field Championships
To view full edition: http://athletics.ca/files//GoldStandard/TGSJULY08.PDF
Results from around the Track (and Field)
July 14, 2008 - http://athletics.ca/display_news.asp?newsid=590
Track & Field
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.
Run Jump Throw
RunJumpThrow at the BC Sports Hall of Fame Hero in You Speaker Series
The Hero in You Speaker Series is a unique opportunity to meet some of BC’s greatest sports heroes 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 23
Thelma Wright, Lynn Kanuka
Talk: 1:00pm – 1:30pm
RunJumpThrow Activities: 1:30pm – 3:00pm
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
Registration/Liability Form: www.bcathletics.org/main/pdf/rjt_hof_release.pdf
Road Running
Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon “Team Canada” Selections
This is not an Athletics Canada Team per se but this team has the full support of AC. The intent is that Marathon Programs such as this initiative of the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon "Team Challenge" on September 28 will support Athletics Canada in the development of the marathon event.
The team consists of 2 men & 2 women + alternates.
1. Dylan Wykes, ON
2. Matt McInnes, ON
Alt 1 - Jerry Ziak, BC
Alt 2 - Stephen Drew, ON
1. Nicole Stevenson, ON
2. Suzanne Evans, BC
Alt 1 - Lisa Harvey, AB
Alt 2 - not yet selected.
Head Coach: Steve Weiler, ON
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
Cross Country
XC Running Opportunities at BC Colleges
The Canadian Colleges Athletics Association (CCAA) has a vibrant and growing Cross Country Running program and within CCAA, the 14 member Colleges and Universities of BCCAA are in the process of resurrecting their XC Running program.
The CCAA XC Running Championships started in 2002, and in 2008 will be hosted Nov. 7, 8 in Kingston, Ontario on the same course (Fort Henry) which will be used for the FISU World XC Running Championships in 2010 - an exciting opportunity for runners and coaches! CCAA distances are 5000m for Women and 8000m for Men, the same as the Athletics Canada Junior distances. Many athletes are 18 to 20 years old and CCAA programs fit well with the concept of long term athlete development.
Selkirk College is presently taking the leadership in resurrecting XC Running in BCCAA. UBC Okanagan has a XC program and coach, has sent runners to CCAA Championships in both 2002 and 2007, and is presently planning to host a BCCAA XC race in October. Douglas College has had a XC Program and coach and has competed in NWAACC (US). Capilano College has a coach and plans to compete in BCCAA XC this fall. College of the Rockies, University College of the Fraser Valley, Malaspina University College, and Columbia Bible College have also sent runners to CCAA and/or Interprovincial College Championships in the past. Funding is an ongoing challenge for most if not all BCCAA members so athletes should be prepared to contribute towards their competition expenses but the competitive and cultural experiences are well worthwhile. The CCAA does offer travel subsidies of $200 per person for the top seven women, the top seven men, and two coaches from each Provincial College Athletic Association (such as BCCAA) to compete in the CCAA XC Championships.
Interested runners attending or planning to attend BCCAA Colleges for their post secondary education should approach the Athletic Director or XC coach at the College/University of their choice to find out what possibilities exist there. A list of BCCAA Colleges and Universities with contact information for Athletic Directors (email and phone) and in some cases XC coaches can be found on the CCAA web site (www.ccaa.ca) under members.
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
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.