RJT NCCP Training Course – PISE,Victoria (June 22-24, 2012)

RunJumpThrow Workshop — NCCP Training Course

June 22-24, Victoria
Location: Pacific Institute of Sport Excellence (PISE)
Times: Fri 5-8pm / Sat 9am-3pm / Sun 12-4pm
Learning Facilitator: Andrea Pask
Cost: $95.00 pp + tax

This course will outline the basic skill analysis of running, jumping and throwing; go over fun games with RJT application, and also take time working through Planning a Lesson, Teaching & Learning and Emergency Action Planning!

Click HERE for the info flyer

Click HERE for the Registration Form

Contact Taunya Geelhoed with any questions – taunya.geelhoed (at) bcathletics.org 

RunJumpThrow NCCP Course – Kamloops (April 14 & 15)

A RunJumpThrow Course taking place at the Tournament Capital Centre in Kamloops has been opened to outside participants. This course is taking place in partnership with the Aboriginal Sport, Recreation and Physical Activity Partners Council.

This course will fulfill NCCP training requirements working towards certification. 

Dates: Saturday, April 14 & Sunday, April 15

Location: Tournament Capital Centre, Kamloops BC

Registration Form: CLICK HERE

Course Flyer: CLICK HERE

 

For more information please call Taunya Geelhoed at 604.333.3554 or email Taunya.Geelhoed (at) bcathletics.org

RJT Certification Training – April 14 & 15, 2012 in Nanaimo

RunJumpThrow Certification Training – NCCP Course

 

Sat, April 14 – 9 to 5 pm

Sun, April 15 – 9 to 4 pm

Hosted at the Nanaimo Track and Field Club in Naniamo BC

Learning Facilitator: Kristen Johnston

Cost – $95 per person (BC Athletics members receive 20% off!)

Registration form- CLICK HERE 

*Completion of this training does fulfill NCCP Certification training requirements. Please contact Taunya Geelhoed – taunya.geelhoed at bcathletics.org or 604.333.3554 for more information. 

2012 Winter Wheelchair Athletics Clinic: Invitation to throws coaches in British Columbia

Courtesy of BC Wheelchair Sports Association – Jan 6, 2012

BC Wheelchair Sports Association (BCWSA) is hosting the Winter Wheelchair Athletics Clinic from January 21 to January 22, 2012, and is excited to announce National Para Throws Coach, Ken Hall, will be conducting the throws portion of the two-day clinic. BCWSA is inviting current throws coaches who are interested in learning about para throwing (focus on tie-down throwing), the opportunity to attend the clinic and gain valuable experience working with current para throwers in the province under the instruction of Ken Hall.

BCWSA with support from BC Athletics have undertaken the development of tie-down throwing in order to develop athletes leading up to the 2013 Canada Summer Games. Each province has been allocated two spots (one female, one male) for para throwers to compete in the shot put and discus events at the 2013 Games. In 2011, tie-down throws events were introduced at three track and field meets in British Columbia (Elwood Memorial, Nanaimo; Pacific Invitational, Langley; and BC Jamboree Championships, Coquitlam). Fifteen athletes from across the province were introduced to the sport last year, with seven athletes competing at the three track and field meets. The objective of this clinic is to educate current throws coaches in the province on para throwing in order to increase the knowledge of this sport to support the development of para throwers leading up to the 2012 National Track and Field Championships and the 2013 Canada Summer Games.

Guest Para Throws Coach, Ken Hall:

• Canadian National Para Throws Coach, provincial coach for Ontario Wheelchair Sports Association and Ontario Cerebral Palsy Sports Association.
• Head throws coach at the IPC Para Pan American Games, Mar Del Plata, Argentina
• Head throws coach, IPC World Championships, Christchurch, New Zealand
• Currently coaches Kyle Pettey (F34 shot put), ranked #3 in the world, two time world record holder, 2010 Commonwealth Games Gold Medalist, 3 time Paralympian, and Rene Foessel (F38 shot put, discus, javelin) ranked #1 to #3 in the world. 

WHEN/WHERE:

• Saturday January 21, 2012 (9am – 4pm) – GF Strong Rehab Centre Gym, Vancouver
• Sunday January 22, 2012 (9am-3pm) – Richmond Olympic Oval, Richmond

FOR:

Coaches in British Columbia who would like to learn about para throws under the instruction of National para throws coach, Ken Hall, and have the opportunity to work with current para throwers in the province. You will gain valuable knowledge on para throwing and gain experience working with athletes with a physical disability.

OUT OF TOWN COACHES:

• BCWSA will provide travel subsidies for out of town coaches attending the clinic.
• Host Hotel: Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel (7551 Westminster Highway, Richmond, BC V6X 1A3).
• Room Rate: $119 + tax www.sheraton.com/vancouverairport

TO REGISTER:

Contact Holly Tawse – BCWSA Program Coordinator (holly@bcwheelchairsports.com or 604.333.3526)

Reminder: RJT NCCP Course Jan 13-15, 2012 in Victoria

REGISTER NOW!

Just a reminder that registration is almost closed for the Run Jump Throw NCCP Instructor training course to be held next weekend at UVIC. Details:

Dates: Fri, Jan 13- Sun, Jan 15, 2012

Location: UVIC (Victoria BC)

Learning Facilitator: Thelma Wright

Registration and a sample outline of the weekend can be found on the RJT Webpage – CLICK HERE! 

 

“Natural Running” Seminar – Wednesday, November 16

Pacific Road Runners (PRR) presents its annual fall running seminar on Wednesday, November 16 @ 7:00 pm at Roundhouse Community Centre in downtown Vancouver. 

The topic—a hot one in running circles these days—is “Natural Running.”  Many people now advocate lighter shoes with a lower heel profile, and running form that involves midfoot/forefoot ground strikes instead of heel strikes.  Could this be the right running form for you? How do you go about incorporating Natural Running form? What are the potential benefits and risks?

The presenters are three highly accomplished members of the Metro Vancouver and Canadian running communities:

• Peter Butler, former Olympian (2:10 marathon PR)
• Carey Nelson, former Olympian (2:12 marathon PR)
• Dylan Wykes, current elite marathoner (2:12 marathon PR to-date)

They will discuss the evolution of running and the trend toward minimalist shoes, and will demonstrate drills and exercises that recreational and competitive runners can use to improve their flexibility, athleticism and posture.  Dylan Wykes will also talk about his own current training as he attempts to qualify for the 2012 Olympic Marathon. 

The evening also includes great free prize draws, including a Mizuno gift certificate for a pair of running shoes as well as other running gear courtesy of Mizuno and Forerunners.  Plus, 20 guaranteed (not free) entries will be drawn for PRR’s upcoming “First Half” Half Marathon, which takes place on February 12, 2012.   Registration for this popular event sold out in a matter of hours on Nov 8, so seminar attendance offers another opportunity to gain entry into the race.  Visit www.pacificroadrunners.ca or e-mail info@pacificroadrunners.ca for more information.

TERRACE – RJT Course this weekend FREE to residents

Saturday, November 5 and Sunday, November 6

PacificSport Northern BC will be offering a 15 hour Run Jump Throw NCCP credited workshop for free to Terrace and Kitimat Stikine residents.

Register online at www.pacificsportnorthernbc.ca

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.

Run Jump Throw Courses – Northern BC

Through a partnership with Pacific Sport Northern BC, we are offering two RJT NCCP Training Courses before the end of the year. Facilitating both courses is Sarah Carter, Physical Literacy Programmer for PacSport NBC & RJT Learning Facilitator. Course Details:

Terrace 

Sat, Nov 5 & Sun, Nov 6

Terrace Sportsplex, 3320 Kalum St

Registration Information: HERE

Burns Lake 

Sat, Dec 10 & Sun, Dec 11

Lakes District Secondary School, 685 Yellowhead Highway

Registration Information: HERE 

Multi-Sport School Program Training Weekend

RJT will be taking part in a Multi-Sport School Program training weekend in partnership with Gymnastics BC’s ‘Kids CanMove’ and Curl BC’s ‘Rocks and Rings’ program. Pre-Registration is required, registration for individual programs or any two of the above will also be accepted. 

FRIDAY OCTOBER 14, 6-9 PM: “Rocks and Rings” Training (Curl BC) at Sport BC building, Richmond ($30)

SATURDAY OCTOBER 15, 2-9 PM: “RunJumpThrow” Training (Athletics BC) at Langara YMCA ($30)

SUNDAY OCTOBER 16, 2-9 PM: “Kids CanMove” Training (Gymnastics BC) at Langara YMCA ($60)

ARE YOU:
• Available for daytime, weekday, paid contract work?
• Passionate about promoting active living for children age 6-12?
• Willing and able to complete a Criminal Record Check for working with Vulnerable Sector?
• Interested in learning more about these school programs and how you can train to be a RunJumpThrow Instructor? A Rocks & Rings Instructor? And/or a Kids Can Move Instructor?

Cost for all THREE training modules: $120 + HST ($134.40) (*or purchase separately as indicated above)

Regular price $190 + HST ($212.80)

REGISTER TODAY FOR THIS GREAT LEARNING OPPORTUNITY! http://www.bcathletics.org/main/pdf/ws_rjt_oct14.pdf

Contact taunya.geelhoed@bcathletics.org for more information! 

Running Legends Headline GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon Speaker Series

Bart Yasso and Kathrine Switzer will be featured speakers at the GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon Speaker Series, to be held on Saturday October 8 at the Marathon Race Expo. The Speaker Series runs from 10:30 am – 3:00 pm and will be held at the Victoria Conference Centre, Level 1 in the Auditorium.

Yasso is the ‘Chief Running Officer’ at Runner’s World, who successfully launched the magazine’s sponsorship program. He has run marathons on every continent and is the creator of the ‘Yasso 800s’, a workout that predicts marathon race pace by running 800 metres 10 times. He is one of the few hardcore ultra-endurance runners to complete the 136-mile Badwater race. He will be running the Half Marathon.

Switzer became an overnight celebrity when she registered and ran the Boston Marathon in 1967, the first woman to do so, despite the race director trying to remove her forcibly from the race. She is an advocate for women’s running world wide, establishing the Avon Running Series, and successfully lobbying for the women’s marathon to be in the Olympic Games. Still an active runner, she ran the Athens Classic Marathon in October 2010, and the Berlin Marathon last weekend on September 25.

“Having some of the running greats attend our event over the years has given our participants, as well as our organization, a wealth of information and motivation relating to the sport of running,” says Race Director, Rob Reid.

In addition to Yasso and Switzer, the Speaker Series will feature the 2011 Track World Cycling Champion Tara Whitten, Canadian distance runner and Victoria Half Marathon record holder Marilyn Arsenault, and 19-time Canadian Champion, Lucy Smith.

The 32^nd Annual GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon takes place Sunday, October 9^th, 2011. For the third year in a row it will host the 2011 BC Marathon Championships. For more details, visit www.runvictoriamarathon.com.

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 

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!

NEW DATES: RunJumpThrow NCCP Course – Sept 16, 17, 18 – Victoria

The Athletic Canada National Endurance Centre Victoria presents a RunJumpThrow Instructor training course with NCCP Certification. The course is open to qualified BC Teachers (Fri-16 & Sat-17 only) and all community members. The course will be hosted at UVIC in the MacKinnon Building. 

Details:

Dates & Times – Fri, Sept 16 (6 pm to 9 pm) Sat, Sept 17 (9 am to 4 pm) & Sun, Sept 18 (Noon – 4 pm)

Location – MacKinnon Building, University of Victoria

Learning Facilitator – Thelma Wright

Fees include - RJT Teacher Manual and Instructor Workbook

To register, please visit the RJT Workshop page to download the course registration form, and agenda 

**NOTE – Qualified BC Teachers only have to attend the Friday and Saturday sessions for Certification in RJT.

Questions: Taunya Geelhoed at 604.333.3554 or taunya.geelhoed@bcathletics.org 

Details and registration CLICK HERE 

Thunderbirds Cariboo Cross Country Camp

The Vancouver Thunderbirds Track Club is pleased to offer the second 108 Mile House Cross-Country Camp. Get ready for a great season, with a fun, but challenging week of workouts. Prepare for cross-country season in a relaxed atmosphere, to learn more about cross-country and distance running. To spend time with friends and make friends who enjoy the sport of cross-country running. Graeme Fell will lead and run the camp with the assistance of partner coaches.

Where: 108 Mile House in the Cariboo

The hotel is the Hills Health Ranch, PO Box 26, 108 Mile Ranch, BC Canada, V0K 2Z0 – Tel: 800-668-2233

The hotel sits in the middle of an extensive forest that is excellent for training; with running trails, swimming and fitness room available. 108 Mile lake and trail is also close by. A full breakfast is included each day. All cabins have kitchens and athletes are expected to share cooking and cleaning duties.

When: Sunday, August 21st to Friday, August 26^th

Depart from Vancouver at 8am and arrive in 108 Mile House at 2pm. Athletes not traveling from Vancouver are responsible for getting to 108 Mile House at 2pm. Sunday departure will be at 10:00am, with a scheduled return to Vancouver at 4pm.

What: The cost of the camp includes travel, accommodation, breakfast each day and two group workouts per day and individual consultation on training. Each day will involve two sessions of a mixture of trail and hill running, together with stretching, core, swimming and leisure activities such as volleyball.

How: In order to secure your spot (maximum of 30 spots are available) you must complete the application and ensure that it is received with payment by Wednesday, August 4^th.  Cost to those traveling from Vancouver is $600. Cost to those making their own way to the camp is $525. Cheques should be made payable to the Vancouver Thunderbirds Track Club. Payments are fully refundable up until August 4^th. All participants must be BC Athletics members.

For questions or more information, call Graeme at 604 266 8879 or email runner@intergate.bc.ca

2011 Canadian National Endurance Conference

This National Conference will be held December 9 – 11, 2011 at the Westin Wall Centre, Vancouver Airport.

Endurance Pathways: Planning for Success

An outstanding panel of speakers will discuss contemporary endurance training theory and practice from a range of perspectives.  This conference aims to analyze and debate various endurance training systems, programs and approaches to help coaches better understand how to plan and develop successful endurance performances.

Featured Speakers:

Alberto Salazar
Alberto Salazar is the Head Coach of the Nike Oregon Project in Portland, Oregon.  Formerly the world-record holder in the Marathon, Salazar is known for his innovative and cutting-edge approach to athlete development.  Focused on producing Olympic-caliber athletes, Salazar’s current list of runners includes Galen Rupp. Kara Goucher, Mo Farah, Amy Yoder Begley, and Dathan Ritzenhein.

Margo Jennings
Margo Jennings’s 30 year coaching career saw her bring two athletes to the pinnacle of success.  At the 2000 Sydney Olympics, Maria Mutola won Gold in the 800m and in 2004 at the Athens Olympics Kelly Holmes won Gold in the 800m and 1500m.  Currently retired from coaching, Jennings continues to mentor and advise athletes and coaches in the UK, Australia, Mozambique, New Zealand and the USA.

James Li
James Li is the Head Coach of Cross Country and Associate Head Coach of Track and Field at the University of Arizona.  He has coached multiple NCAA Championships and All-Americans.  He currently coaches Bernard Lagat, arguably the United States’ greatest ever distance runner.  Li has earned numerous coaching awards and speaks frequently at coaching clinics across the world.

Other presenters include:

Canadian National Program Coaches

• Wynn Gmitroski
• Brent Fougner
• Dave Scott-Thomas

Sport Scientists and Coaches from North America

Click here to view the brochure and the schedule of presentations.

Track and Field Officials Training

South Fraser, Langley Mustangs, and Coquitlam Cheetahs Track and Field Clubs present a series of free training sessions for beginner “Field of Play” officials.  This series is sanctioned by BC Athletics, and recognized as part of the Athletics Canada National training program for Officials. New officials will work with experienced judges, umpires and starters at sanctioned age class meets in the Lower Mainland, and qualify for team selection for the Harry Jerome, and other Championship level events in BC. Opportunities are available in the Youth (13-17) and Adult categories. Instructors are International level officials, certified as trainers by Athletics Canada.

Training sessions

The June 11 and June 18 sessions are repeats of the May 21 session. Officials attend only one of the three.

Saturday, May 21  -Start at 1130 am.  Bear Creek Park, Surrey

Saturday, June 11  12 pm (noon) to 2 pm. Percy Perry Track, Coquitlam

Saturday, June 18 12 pm (noon) to 2 pm. McLeod Park Stadium, Langley

For information and registration, contact:

John Cull

604 599-6638

johncull@telus.net

RJT Cert. Course this Weekend – NOW ONLY $85 pp

We have been able to now offer last-minute registration for this weekend’s RJT certification Training Course for $85.00 per participant (plus tax). Hurry and sign up now before it is too late.

Details:

Sat, April 2 & Sun, April 3 (830-430)

Ron Andrews Rec Centre, North Vancouver (931 Lytton St)

Email taunya.geelhoed@bcathletics.org for registration forms and details.

RunJumpThrow NCCP Course: April 2-3, 2011 in North Vancouver

 

RunJumpThrow is hosting a NCCP 2 Day Course in North Vancouver this April – this course replaces the previously advertised March dates.

DATES: Sat, April 2 & Sun, April 3

TIMES: 830 – 430 pm (2 full days)

LOCATION: Ron Andrews Rec Centre – 931 Lytton St, N Vancouver

LEARNING FACILITATOR: Gillian Wright

DETAILS & REGISTRATION FORM

**Note – BC Teachers are invited to attend this course on Sat, April 2 only (one day) at a discounted registration cost to receive NCCP Training Credit in RJT

For infomration:

Contact RJT office – 604.333.3554 or runjumpthrow@bcathletics.org

RJT Certification Courses – Kamloops (Mar 5/6) & North Vancouver (Mar 6/13)

 

 

 

 

KAMLOOPS – MARCH 5 & 6

Kamloops Track and Field Club is hosting a RJT NCCP Certification Training Course next month. Please see all information below:

Dates: Saturday, March 5 & Sunday, March 6

Location: Tournament Capital Centre, 910 McGill Road, Kamloops, BC

Please CLICK HERE for the registration form – also located on the RJT webpage.

*Registration DEADLINE – MON, Feb 28th*

 

NORTH VANCOUVER – MARCH 6 & 13

A RJT NCCP Certification Training course will also be held in North Vancouver next month.

Dates: Sunday, March 6 & Sunday, March 13

Locations: Karen Magnussen Rec Centre & Sutherland Secondary School Gymnasium

Please CLICK HERE for the registration form – also located on the RJT Webpage

*Registration DEADLINE – Tuesday, March 1st*