The Athletics Competition of the 2013 Jeux du Canada begins tomorrow - Monday, August 12, 2013

The Athletics Competition of the 2013 Jeux du Canada tomorrow in Sherbrooke, Quebec. Day one at the competition will see a total of twenty-four NLAA athletes enter competition.
Web casting of the track and field competition will be available at http://canadagames.tv/

NLAA athletes in action on Day 1

Darcy Buckingham    400m - round 1
Erica Hayward    4x100m relay  - round 1
Floressa Harris    100m SO - round 1
Jodeen Williams    4x100m relay - round 1
Julia Howley    1500m - round 1
Kathryn Bautista    100m - round 1; Triple Jump - qualification group A; 4x100m relay - round 1
Melissa Hardy    1500m - round 1
Nicole Chan    100m - round 1; Triple Jump - qualification group B; 4x100m relay - round 1
Sarah Brown    100m SO - round 1
Sarah Woodland    Javelin Throw - qualification group B
Shaughnessy O'Driscoll    Javelin Throw - qualification group A
Victoria Healey    400m - round 1

Anderson Traverse    4x100m relay - round 1; 100m - round 1
Chris Dugas    100m SO - round 1
Daniel Kelloway    400m - round 1
Dominic Loro    400m H - round 1
Evan Whalen    Discus Throw - qualification group B
Gerard Power    4x100m relay - round 1
Jesse Walsh    100m - round 1
Joshua Mutrey    100m SO - round 1
Liam Delany    1500m - round 1
Matt Noseworthy    1500m - round 1
Scott Richards    4x100m relay - round 1
Thomas Faour    4x100m relay - round 1; 400m - round 1

Penney Mazda Cape to Cabot 2013 Registration opens Aug. 1

PENNEY MAZDA CAPE TO CABOT ROAD RACE OPENS FOR REGISTRATION

The 7th Annual Penney Mazda Cape to Cabot 20km running race opens for registration on Aug. 1 at 12 noon – sign up now for an unforgettable running experience!

Known as the “toughest race in eastern North America,” the Penney Mazda Cape to Cabot on Sunday Oct. 20, 2013 starts at Cape Spear and climbs three major hills before reaching the historic waterfront of St. John’s.

From there, it’s just one more mile - all uphill - to the finish line near Cabot Tower at the top of Signal Hill.
The race is open for a maximum of 400 runners, and it sold out in four days in 2012 - so register early at www.capetocabot.com !

The Penney Mazda Cape to Cabot is a race created by Athletics NorthEAST running club.

For registration and more information, please visit our website at www.capetocabot.com

Provincial Legion Track and Field Team Selected

The 2013 Provincial Legion Track and Field Championships was held on Friday and Saturday, July 5-6, 2013, Pearlgate Track and Field Complex in Mount Pearl. The Newfoundland and Labrador Athletics Association (NLAA) is pleased to announces that following athletes and staff have been selected to the Provincial Legion Team:

Chantal Barnes (St. John's), Jennifer Boland (St John's), Emily Chaisson (Corner Brook), Harshal Deshpande (St. John's), Deepal Deshpande (St. John's), Mykenzi Harding (St. John's), Nicholas Harris (Gander), Ashley Hutchings (Paradise), Asha Kennedy (St John's), Tiuri Lomond (Stephenville), Patrick Mcilroy (St.Philips), Joseph Pittman (Marystown), Mark Rowsell (Corner Brook), Megan Ryan (Marystown), Jennifer Turner (Gander), Donovan White (Stephenville), Marjorie Williston (Port Au Port), Alternates: Rita-Jane St. Croix (Stephenville), Tyler Kelloway (Corner Brook), Erin O'Brien (Mount Pearl). Team staff include coach Derrick Pittman (Gander), and Chaperones Jim and Carol Kennedy from St. John's.

The Royal Canadian Legion Track and Field program is a nationally sanctioned program culminating in a national track & field camp and national championship for Canadian youth between the ages of 12 and 17. The Royal Canadian Legion Track and Field program is divided into two sections - a two-day meet and an educational and/or technical clinic. In 2007, a coaching academy was also included in the program.

The Royal Canadian Legion, in association with Athletics Canada, will host the 2013 Legion Canadian Youth Track & Field Championships. This year's event will be held at McLeod Athletic Park in Langley British Columbia between 7 - 13 August 2013. Competition dates are set for 9 - 12 August 2013.

Good luck!

Coaching NL - 2 upcoming courses

To register for the following courses, please contact Bill Taggart (btaggart@sportnl.ca, 576-4979).

1.       Empower+ (Professional Development)

When/Where/Time: Wednesday, April 24, Sport NL Building (1296A Kenmount Road), 6:00pm-10:00pm

4-hour workshop that will teach you how to enhance the well-being of the athletes in your care and be a positive role model in the world of sport. In an interactive and dynamic learning environment, our expert facilitators will guide you through how to enhance athlete welfare by:

• Recognizing the potential for, and presence of maltreatment in sport;
• Learning when and how to intervene when you observe or suspect maltreatment.

You will also:

• Implement the NCCP's renowned six-step decision-making model;
• Master the art of the difficult conversation; and
• Create a list of key positive athlete development strategies you can implement in your coaching right away.

2.       Coaching and Leading Effectively (Competition Development)

When/Where/Time: Sunday, April 28, Sport NL Building (1296A Kenmount Road), 9:00am-5:00pm

Target: Instructors, Competition Coaches

• promote a positive image of sport, and model it to athletes and those supporting their performance
• deliver clear messages and explanations when communicating with athletes and their supporters;
• identify opportunities to interact with all athletes and use feedback to improve and correct performance and behaviour.

Bill Taggart

Project Leader- Canadian Sport 4 Life

Email: btaggart@sportnl.ca

Phone: (709) 576-4979

Fax: (709) 576-7493

1296A Kenmount Road

Paradise, NL

A1L 1N3

Upcoming Coaching Courses

To register for the following courses, please contact Bill Taggart (btaggart@sportnl.ca, 576-4979).

1.     Prevention and Recovery (Competition Development)

When/Where/Time: Sunday, April 14, Sport NL Building (1296A Kenmount Road), 9:00am-5:00pm

Target: Instructors, Competition Coaches

After taking Prevention and Recovery you will have the knowledge needed to:

• identify common injuries in your sport and develop appropriate prevention and recovery strategies to keep your athletes injury-free during training and competition;
• offer valuable information and guidance on hydration, nutrition and sleep as they relate to injury prevention;
• choose skills and drills that help athletes perform appropriate warm-ups and cool-downs;
• develop functional evaluations for an athlete's return to play;
• implement recovery and regeneration techniques to help an athlete maintain or return to optimal performance post injury.

2.    Resistance (Professional Development)

When/Where/Time: Monday, April 15, Swilers Club (100 Crosbie Road, St. John’s), 6:00pm-10:00pm

Target: Coaches working with athletes at the high school or club level in a competition setting

A must-have for competitive coaches, this dynamic and interactive introductory workshop will teach you how to prevent injuries and increase athlete performance through proven resistance training tools. Become a better coach by augmenting your plan with elements such as:

• Stability training
• Core training
• Muscular endurance training
• Speed training

Bill Taggart

Project Leader- Canadian Sport 4 Life

Email: btaggart@sportnl.ca

Phone: (709) 576-4979

Fax: (709) 576-7493

Irving Oil Challenge Cup Contest - KidSport NL

KidSport NL has an opportunity to receive a donation from Irving Oil which directly goes back to your organizations through participant registration and/or equipment. By visiting and becoming a fan via Irving Oil’s Facebook page (www.facebook.com/irvingoil) , participants are encouraged to vote for their favourite (or home) province. Every entry gives the individual a chance to win an NHL weekend trip to Montreal, as well as vote towards one of the following possible donations (up to a maximum $5000) for their province’s KidSport:

Votes province earns                                     Donation province earns

5,000 or more                                                    $5,000 dollars

3,000-4,999                                                         $2,500

1,000-2,999                                                         $1,000

Individuals can vote once per day so please distribute this to your clubs and associations to help us get to 5000 votes. Feel free to also post the ad (hyperlink ad to https://www.facebook.com/irvingoil/app_376775309007364)to your personal and PSO Facebook pages and encourage any of your clubs and associations to do the same. 5000 votes should be easily attainable if everyone takes just a few minutes to post and distribute. 

Your support is greatly appreciated 

 

TROY CROFT | executive director | T 709.576.4932 | F 709.576.7493 | www.sportnl.ca

Administrative Assistant/Event Support

Administrative Assistant/Event Support

The Newfoundland and Labrador Athletics Association (NLAA) is looking for an Administrative and Event support Assistant.

Experience and Skills:

The person suited for the position should be reliable, resourceful and self-motivated. The successful candidate will be an energetic, committed individual who is detail oriented, and possesses strong communications and computer proficiency; have strong interpersonal relation and organizational skills, and the ability to work independently on and complete multiple projects under tight deadlines. The candidate will have experience, or the desire to learn, working in a not-for-profit organization and have proven ability to maintain confidentiality. The candidate must be able to multi-task and work well under pressure.

Key Responsibilities:

• for facilitating, coordinating and /or delivering a variety of services to enhance the development of Athletics;
• maintain membership, results management and general assistance during events;
• manage receptionist function, answer phones, input data into software, produce reports, and retrieve information from field production personnel to input into computer programs;
• Interact with other staff and volunteers in a fast paced environment, sometimes under pressure; and remain flexible, proactive, resourceful and efficient.

Only applicants who will be granted interviews will be contacted.

Status: Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
Languages Required: English
Days of work: Weekdays and Weekends
Hours of work: 35
Closing Date: March 14, 2013

Apply in writing with two (2) references by March 14, 2013 to:
Newfoundland and Labrador
Athletics Association
P.O. Box 3202
Paradise NL A1L 3W4

You may provide an electronic copy of your resume in either Microsoft Word or PDF format only. Please send your documents to athletics@nlaa.ca

The NLAA is a non-for-profit organization and sport governing body for track and field, road running and cross-country running.