HERSHEY’S Track & Field Games Day in Canada – National Event in South Surrey

HERSHEY’S Track & Field Games Day in Canada is taking place in Surrey this week!

On Thursday night, boys and girls ages 9 to 14 are invited to participate in fun and games and the South Surrey Athletic Facility.

There will be prizes, candy and fun galore!!! Entry to take part in all the activities is $5

Event: HERSHEY’S Track and Field Games South Surrey 

Date: Thursday, May 10, 2012

Time: 6 to 830 pm

Location: South Surrey Athletic Facility

Host: Ocean Athletics Track & Field Club

Entry: $5

Contact: Maureen de St. Croix – mdestcroix{at}sotique.com – 604.535.2062

For more information on HTFG Day in Canada – please visit: http://www.athletics.ca/hersheysday/

HERSHEY’S Track & Field Games – BC Athletics

HERSHEY’S Track and Field Games (HTFG) is the longest-running youth activity program of its kind in North America, and a great entry point for kids ages 9-14 to get active and become engaged in a healthy lifestyle. It is about having fun, community involvement, and introducing kids to a basic skills competition environment.

BC ATHLETICS HTFG APPROVAL

BC Athletics is pleased to offer an approval process inclusive of liability insurance coverage for clubs / schools interested in hosting a HERSHEY’s Track and Field Games meet in their community. There is an application form with basic HTFG information required. Liability Insurance is included as part of the HTFG approval process providing a benefit to the host organization, and assisting with Risk Management in hosting this event. Other benefits in addition to insurance coverage include:

• BC Athletics Calendar Listing of the Event
• Promotional Assistance

Please visit the HTFG section on the Run Jump Throw webpage for more information, and the Application Form.

 

BE SURE TO VISIT THE WEBPAGE TO SEE ALL THE HERSHEY’S EVENTS TAKING PLACE!!!! 

Ocean Athletics to Host a HERSHEY’S Track and Field Games Day in Canada Event

Courtesy of Athletics Canada – April 4, 2012

HOSTS FOR HERSHEY’S TRACK & FIELD GAMES DAY IN CANADA & WORLD ATHLETICS DAY ANNOUNCED

OTTAWA – Athletics Canada announced today the three communities which will host HERSHEY’S Track & Field Games™ Day in Canada events during the upcoming month of May. Grande Prairie, Alta., Surrey, B.C., and Saskatoon, Sask., will all host competitions as part of this national celebration of grassroots athletics. The participating competitions were chosen from nationwide applications.

The selected competitions are targeted to midget aged participants and younger and are hosted as part of a school or community club event. Each competition will be provided with an event kit and will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win a $1,000 grant to be used to support grassroots athletics in their community.

2012 Hershey’s Track & Field Games in Canada events

Ocean Athletics Invitational - May 9 - Surrey, British-Columbia
Peace Country Classic / Grande Prairie Hershey Meet - May 12 - Grande Prairie, Alberta
Saskatoon City Hershey Meet - June 2 - Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

For more information on Hershey’s Track & Field Games Day in Canada visit www.athletics.ca/hersheyday

To read the full story from Athletics Canada – CLICK HERE

BC Athletics Annual General Meeting – Review & Planning Survey

As part of the BC Athletics Annual General Meeting review and planning process, we would like to you invite you to take part in this survey so we can provide for you and AGM Delegates the information, reports, plans, professional development and social opportunities that will be the most effective and informative for you as part of the BC Athletics Annual General Meeting weekend.

This notice has also been distributed to 2011 BC Athletics members via email. Thank you for taking the time to submit your input. 

CLICK HERE to be re-directed to the survey. 

Responses will be accepted until Friday, February 10, 2012. 

National Coach Mentoring Program Launch

EDMONTON- Athletics Canada and The Canadian Athletics Coaching Centre (CACC) are pleased to announce the launch of an exciting and innovative National Coach Mentoring Program. This program aims to assist six coaches to progress their learning and effectiveness in the throws, particularly the shot put and hammer throw. Coaches from across Canada will be selected through an application process to participate in this four‐month program beginning January 6, 2012 and running through April 2012. Coaches should be expected to commit 3‐4 hours a week of study and participation to this program. The deadline to apply is Friday November 18, 2011.

Read the full Athletics Canada release HERE.

Questions regarding this program should be directed to Wes Moerman at the CACC wes.moerman@ualberta.ca

A more detailed description and application can be found here.

Athletics Canada Branch Grants – Applications Now Being Accepted

Following the announcement of the 2012 Athletics Canada Branch Grant structure, the application forms have now been released, and can be submitted for consideration prior to the DEADLINE of DECEMBER 1, 2011.

Again, funding applications can be submitted in three categories (more than one application can be submitted by the same club/group – each in different categories):

1. Run Jump Throw / Hershey’s Track & Field Games

2. Para – Athletics Development

3. Other First Contact Initiatives

All clubs are eligible to apply – please contact Taunya Geelhoed (taunya.geelhoed@bcathletics.org or 604-333-3554)  if you would like to discuss your ideas and eligibility.

Process and Application forms can be found on the BC Athletics Homepage – CLICK HERE (English) and HERE (French) 

2010 Legacies Now: Local Sport Development Fund

Community funding to expand sport in BC

The Local Sport Program Development Fund makes community sport more accessible to people of all abilities by providing funding support to sport programs initiated by municipalities, sport organizations and Aboriginal communities.

Please visit: http://www.2010legaciesnow.com/local_sport_development_fund/ for the Funding Guidelines and Application.

DUE OCTOBER 3 !!! 

Kajaks Track Rascals Featured on CTV Perry’s Prospects

Watch the Video Click: HERE 

The Richmond Kajaks T&F Club Track Rascals were featured on the CTV program, Perry’s Prospects on Thursday, Sept 22, 2011. RJT NCCP Certified Instructors Avril Douglas and Alexa Loo were shown leading the Track Rascals group through some RJT and beginner Track & Field activities.

For more information on how to get a Track Rascals program started in your club, please contact Taunya Geelhoed at taunya.geelhoed@bcathletics.org

RunJumpThrow NCCP Course – Victoria – January 13-15, 2012

REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

RJT NCCP Course: January 13 – 15, 2012 

MacKinnon Building, University of Victoria 

Course Details and Registration 

Athletics Canada – Branch Grants Update

Following a reorganization of Athletics Canada’s delivery of grassroots programming the organization also undertook a review of branch grants and the way in which they are administered.  The review process of grassroots branch grants actually began last fall during a face to face meeting involving the provincial grassroots coordinators and the process continued through to the spring / summer.

Effective immediately branch grants will be awarded via an application process.  The application forms are being finalized and will be available within the next two weeks.  The application deadline for 2012 grants is December 1, 2011 with successful applicants receiving their funding in January, 2012.  Applications will be accepted in three categories:

1.       Run Jump Throw / Hershey’s Track & Field Games - initiatives for existing or new programming which will support branch / club Run Jump Throw and / or Hershey’s Track & Field Games activities

2.       Para-athletics - looking to support new and pre-existing activities that facilitate ongoing grassroots participation in the para-athletics stream

3.       First contact - new or existing initiatives which will display the sport in varying methods to potential members

Administration of branch grants will be done through Taunya Geelhoed, Athletics Canada First Contact Coordinator, with support from other Athletics Canada staff as needed.  All Branch Grant questions should be communicated to Taunya at taunya.geelhoed@bcathletics.org or 604.333.3554.

Along with finalized application forms, Taunya will be distributing to all members and clubs a general overview of the process including category details, application instructions and post-funding requirements.

http://athletics.ca/display_news.asp?newsid=1261

Vancouver Thunderbirds Track & Field Club Coach Announcement

The Vancouver Thunderbirds Track and Field Club is pleased to announce the appointment of James Buhlman as it Power/Speed and Multi Event Head Coach with effect from October 1st 2011. James’s appointment is as a result of an extensive North American search over the past few months and the cementing of a partnership with St. Georges School to provide coaching to their high school aged athletes.

James has recently finished a 15 month stint with Athletics PEI as the Technical Director. In his time there, athlete membership doubled, newly certified coaches on the island tripled and a number of new competitions were offered.

No stranger to coaching, James has coached a number of excellent athletes over a wide variety of events. James has developed top talent wherever he has coached. He has experience and accomplishments in throwing, hurdling, horizontal jumps and sprints; placing his athletes both on provincial and national teams.

James is an NCCP Learning Facilitator and enjoys teaching the sport of Athletics to all ages. This will be a full-time position for James.

The Investors Group Community Coaching Conferences Grants

Calling all organizations, big and small! Are you hosting an event that will educate and develop coaches in your community? The Investors Group Community Coaching Conferences program has grants available for organizations that bring coaches of community-based sports together under one roof to learn, train, and network with each other.

CLICK HERE to read more about the eligible coaching initiatives. NCCP Courses qualify!

Track meet renamed after KTFC’s Alwilda Van Ryswyk

What has been known as the Kamloops Indoor Invitational track meet since its inception three years ago will now carry a different name, the Van Ryswyk Invitational, after Alwilda Van Ryswyk, co-founder of the Kamloops Track and Field Club (KTFC).

Full story here.

Kajaks T&F Club-Track Rascals/RJT to begin Sept 20 with Olympian as Coach

Starting on Monday, September 20th, 2010, children 6 to 8 will be able to take part in the Kajaks Track Rascals program at Minoru Park in Richmond. This 5 week program with sessions Monday and Wednesday nights from 6:45 to 7:30 pm, will be conducted by NCCP certified RunJumpThrow Instructors, one being Olympic Snowboarder – Alexa Loo.

Registration is still open, and can be completed by emailing the coordinator – Avril Douglas at avrilhome@shaw.ca

Check out this news story about the program! Click here!

**NOTE-The sessions being on Monday September 20th – bot the 13th like cited in the news article.

Calling all 6 to 8 olds! Register today!

Coach Education Grant Opportunities – Apply Today!

The Coaching Association of Canada would like all community coaches to know that the Chevrolet Making Dreams Possible Club Coaching Grants are available once again!
 
If your club is interested in providing coach education opportunities, you should know that this fall another 50+ $2,000 grants will be awarded to community sport clubs across the country for coach training and development. The application deadline is September 27, 2010.
 
Apply now and make dreams possible in your community – visit www.coach.ca/makingdreamspossible for more information and to submit an application today!
 
For more information, contact:
Claudia Gagnon
Coordinator, Community Outreach
Coaching Association Of Canada
e-mail: cgagnon@coach.ca

Fraser Valley Jumps Classic, June 29 at 6pm

On June 29th, Langley is once again the site of an evening jumps meet with expanded offerings this year to include high jump, long jump, and pole vault for both men and women. In addition to a brand new pole vault centre, the jumps areas have all been resurfaced in preparation for the BC Summer Games which get underway July 23. This meet satisfies the requirements for BC Athletics sanctioning and will have officials at all 3 events. 

The action gets started at 6pm and athletes can register directly by emailing their name/club/event/pb/BCA#  to Kevin Harrison at kevlarharrison@telus.net. 

For more details including entry standards and scheduling please visit our website using the following link: http://www.langleymustangs.com/HighJumpMeet.html

Chevrolet Making Dreams Possible Club Coaching Grant applications are still open!

The Coaching Association of Canada would like to remind you that the Chevrolet Making Dreams Possible Club Coaching Grant applications are still open!

If your club is interested in providing coach education opportunities, you should know that this spring another 50+ $2,000 grants will be awarded to community sport clubs across the country for coach training and development. The application deadline is February 22, 2010.

Apply now and make dreams possible in your community – visit www.coach.ca/makingdreamspossible for more information and to submit an application today!

Call for Applications for the 2010 IAAF World Athletics Day

Athletics Canada invites applications from meet organizers wishing to host a meet as part of the 2010 IAAF World Athletics Day Program.

The meet organizer(s) will be entitled to a Grant from the IAAF to assist in the organization and operation of the competition of up to $500 US.

Applications are due this Friday, February 5th, 2010.

For application form and more information please email taunya.geelhoed@bcathletics.org

2010 BC Athletics Club Memberships are due..

BC Athletics affiliated clubs are reminded to get their 2010 club memberships submitted in order to ensure that all related benefits including liability insurance coverage and access to the ACDirect membership database remain in place.  The club membership year runs from January 1st through to December 31st each year.

The following forms are available on the BC Athletics website at -

2010 Full Club  http://www.bcathletics.org/main/pdf/clubmemapp.pdf

2010 Athletics Post Secondary (School) Affiliate Club  http://www.bcathletics.org/main/pdf/clubmemapp_aps.pdf

2010 Athletics Society/Organization  http://www.bcathletics.org/main/pdf/clubmemapp_soc.pdf

For a full explanation of club membership types please refer to the “Clubs & Club Membership” page at  http://www.bcathletics.org/main/clubs.htm#moreforms