Press Release: Introducing The Reed Athletics Fund

Dear all, 

Please find attached the press release officially launching the Reed Athletics Fund, a track and field non-profit founded and funded by Canadian Olympian, Gary Reed. 

The Reed Athletics Fund is now accepting donations publicly and is encouraging partnerships and donors to support Canadian Olympic hopefuls in the sport of track and field.

 http://www.nlaa.ca/download/20111017RAF_Launch_Press_Release.pdf

Reed Athletics Fund
Gary Reed
Executive Director
Reed Athletics Fund
Telephone: 604.353.6828
Email: info@reedathleticsfund.ca
www.reedathleticsfund.ca

Coaching Education Courses

Coaching Education Night - Wednesdays - Swiler’s Complex Multi-purpose Room

1)   Podium Series - Online Webinar: “Making Sense of the Commercial Sports Food Scene” (This Webinar will provide an overview of appropriate fueling before, during and after exercise, and focus on popular commercial sport foods.  Topics include sport/energy drinks, gels, energy bars, protein bars and their role in enhancing athletic performance.) - Wednesday Oct. 12^th (7:00pm-8:15pm)

To register for this series please go to the following link: http://www.humankinetics.com/upcoming-webinars/upcoming-webinars/register-now-making-sense-of-the-commercial-sports-food-scene

2)   Podium Series - “Concussions in Sport” with Krista Mullaly-Dobbin (Athletic Therapist) - Wednesday Oct. 19^th (7:00pm-8:15pm)

3)   Fundamental movement skills - “Learning Facilitator Refresher” – with Simon Blanks, Wednesday Nov. 2^nd (7:00pm-9:00pm)

4)   Podium Series - “Why Changing the Way I Coach Could Net Better Results” with Bill Taggart - Wednesday Nov. 16^th  (7:00pm-8:15pm)

5)   Fundamental Movement Skills – Wednesday Nov. 23^rd (7:00pm-9:00pm)

Introduction to Competition – Part A Courses:

Topics include: Making Ethical Decisions, Nutrition for the Athlete, and Practice Planning

1)   St. John’s: Saturday Nov. 12^th (9:00am-5:00pm) & Sunday Nov. 13^th (9:00am-12:00pm) – Swiler’s Complex, Crosbie Road

2)   Gander: Friday Oct. 14^th (6:00pm-9:00 pm) & Saturday Oct. 15^th (9:00am-5:00 pm) – Gander Community Centre

3)   Corner Brook: Friday Oct. 14^th (6:30-9:30pm) & Saturday Oct. 15^th (9:00am-5:00pm) - Location TBA

4)   Happy Valley-Goose Bay: Saturday Dec. 3^rd (9:00am-5:00pm) & Sunday Dec. 4^th (9:00am-12:00pm) – Location TBA

Introduction to Competition – Part B Courses:

Topics include: Mental Preparation, Teaching and Learning, and Designing a Basic Sport Program

1)   St. John’s: Saturday Dec. 3^rd (9:00 am-5:00pm) & Sunday Dec. 4^th (9:00am-12:00pm) – Swiler’s Complex, Crosbie Road

2)   Gander: Saturday Nov. 5^th (9:00am-5:00pm) & Sunday Nov. 6^th (9:00am-12:00pm) – Gander Community Centre

3)   Corner Brook: Friday Nov. 18^th (6:30pm-9:30 pm) & Saturday Nov. 19^th (9:00am-5:00 pm) – Location TBA

4)   Happy Valley-Goose Bay: Saturday Jan. 14^h (9:00am-5:00pm) & Sunday Jan. 15^th (9:00am-12:00pm) – Location TBA

Competition Development

1)   Leading Drug Free Sport – Wednesday Oct. 26^th (6:00pm–9:30pm) with Patti Thorne – Swiler’s

2)   Conflict Management – Wednesday Nov. 2^nd (6:00 pm–9:30 pm) with Jill Brewer – MUN

3)   Coaching and Leading Effectively – Nov. 19^th (9:00am-5:00pm) with Jill Brewer - MUN

4)   Developing Athletic Abilities – Wednesday Nov. 26^th (9:00am-5:00pm) with Patti Thorne – MUN

To register for courses/sessions in your area, please email the following respective individuals:

1.    Western, Corner Brook - Dave Carroll at dcarroll@swgc.mun.ca

 2.    Central, Gander - Jean Blackie at jeanblackie@gmail.com

 3.    Labrador, Happy Valley-Goose Bay - Trevor Paine at     tpaine@gov.nl.ca

 4.    Avalon - St. John's – Bruce Knox at coachingnl@sportnl.ca

To register for Coach Education Night (Wednesday sessions), email Bruce Knox at coachingnl@sportnl.ca by no later than 4:00 p.m. on the Tuesday preceding the Wednesday night session.

To register for weekend courses, please email the individuals above in your respective area by 4:00 p.m. on the Wednesday preceding the weekend course.

For questions on the above information or coaching specific questions, please contact Dave Feener by email at dfeener@gov.nl.ca or by telephone at (709)729-6291.

All courses are free of charge!

By: Coaching NL in partnership with the Department of Tourism, Culture and Recreation and Sport NL

NLAA Runners win 3 medals at the Canadian 10km Road Race Championship / 2011 Timex National Road Race Series Finale

Saturday, October 24, 2011
Toronto Zoo, Ontario, Canada, 8:30 am

Men 25 - 29 - 10km Run
5  33:48 BAZELEY, Peter (St. John's)

Women 25 -29 - 10km Run
11 39:45.0 WALSH, Alison (St. John's)

Men 45 - 49 - 10km Run
1   34:01 POWER, Peter (Paradise)

Women 35 - 39 - 10km Run
3 43:17 MARTYN, Susan (St. John's)

Masters Men - 10km Run
3   34:01 POWER, Peter (Paradise)
  
Overall Female - 10km Run AC Championship
13 39:45 WALSH, Alison (St. John's)
17 43:17 MARTYN, Susan (St. John's)

Overall Male - 10km Run AC Championship
19 33:48 BAZELEY, Peter (St. John's)
20 34:01 POWER, Peter (Paradise)

Complete results: http://www.canadarunningseries.com/results/2011/zoo/zoo.htm

2011 Canadian National Endurance Conference - December 9-11, 2011

2011 Canadian National Endurance Conference - December 9-11, 2011
The Westin Wall Centre, Vancouver Airport,
3099 Corvette Way, Richmond, BC V6X 4K3

Early Bird Deadline Approaching Soon!

The 2011 Canadian National Endurance Conference (taking place in Richmond, BC December 9-11) early bird discount deadline is quickly approaching. By registering before September 30 you can save 10% on your conference fee.

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 performance. Featured speakers: Alberto Salazar, Margo Jennings, James Li, Wynn Gmitroski, Brent Fougner, Dave Scott-Thomas.

Early Bird Price is $180 until September 30th, 2011, regular price is $200.
Active coaches can apply for NLAA funding, up to $250; additional funding may also be available.

Click here for the registration page. http://www.athleticscoaching.ca/default.aspx?p=enduranceconferenceregistration

Blog: Fast vs. Slow Twitch Muscle Fibres and RFD Training
http://www.athleticscoaching.ca/default.aspx?p=article&id=62

Five Athletes Selected to attend the 2011 Hershey North American Final

NLAA is pleased to announce that five athletes that took part in Hershey Provincial Track and Field Final, June 4, were selected to attend the North American Final, August 4 - August 7, 2011 (North American Final Meet - August 6), in Hershey, PA, USA.

• Barnes, Chantal (St Teresas School) 800m 11-12 Girls
• Benoit/Chubb, Dana (St Thomas Aq) Softball Throw 9-10 Girls
• Coady, Travis (Goulds El) Softball Throw 9-10 Boys
• Hynes, Kylie (Mount Pearl Int) Standing Long Jump 13-14 Girls
• Snook, Devon (St Thomas Aq) Softball Throw 13-14 Boys

All five athletes must contact the NLAA office ASAP to obtain time sensitive information. Please contact the office via e-mail: athletics@nlaa.ca

Katarina Roxon sets National Records at the Boiling Point International

Submitted by Leonard Roxon

Katarina had an absolutely phenomenal day at the track in Windsor, Ontario competing at the Boiling Point Wheelchair Track Classic International Championships where some of the world’s best competed. She competed in 5 events - the 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m and the 1500m races, breaking 2 National Records, getting 4 Personal Best Times and with winning 5 First places in the T46 category. It was extremely hot as usual at this competition that we come to every year. She did the 400m, 800m and 1500m in the afternoon when the sun was at its peak. Despite that, she had amazing races.

She broke the 1500m National Record by more than an mind boggling 63 seconds. The previous record was a very long standing 23 year record of 7:11.36 was set by Janelle Rue in 1988. Katarina completely annihilated this record today with a time of 6:08.20 running in this afternoon’s blistering heat.

The next national record was the 400m that she demolished with the new time of 1:08.12. The previous one was her own at 1:10.70 that she set last year at the same competition.

She had personal best times in the 100m, 200m, 400m and the 1500m which was 4 out of the 5 events she competed.

With these timings, Katarina has attained the "B" Qualifying Times (QT) for London 2012 in Athletics in the 100m and the 400m track events. She is working on getting "A" qualifying times God-willing within the next 2 weeks and she will earn a spot for Canada. Of course her earning a spot for Canada does not guarantee a place for her on the national team, but we are ever hopeful.

In Swimming the Qualifying Timing announcements were done last August 15th and Katarina attained the "A" Qualifying time in the 100m Breast Stroke the very next day at the IPC World Championships.

In our post meet discussions, Katarina said, "I thank God first for blessing me so much. For my family, team, training partners, friends and everyone who believed in me and encouraged me. I am so thankful to have such support." She said she was very tired and her legs were a little sore, but apart from that she felt very good. This is the first time she has run 5 races in a 6 hour session especially in an International Track Competition, but has performed like a real trooper from the Rock.

Attached are a couple of pictures. I could not get the best of pictures as I had to take it from the stadium.

Athletics NorthEAST presents the FLAT OUT 5k

March 20, 2011

Shake the winter cobwebs from your legs with a new and exciting five-kilometre road race!

The Flat Out 5k is the flattest and fastest 5k running race route in St. John’s.

The Flat Out 5k is scheduled for Sunday April 10, 2011 at 8 AM at Clovelly Golf Club in the beautiful north east end of St. John’s. The race includes chip timing, age group medals, post-race reception at Clovelly Golf Club, and a fast and safe new course.

This zippy 5k route will jumpstart your 2011 road race season – while raising funds for the Athletics NorthEAST – Memorial University Cross-Country Running Scholarship fund. All proceeds beyond minimal expenses will be contributed to the fund. Runners are encouraged to make their own donations to the fund as well. Charitable receipts will be issued.

The Athletics NorthEAST – Memorial University Cross-Country Running Scholarship is an annual award that will help Memorial University runners, both male and female, in their efforts to maximize their running potential.

The Flat Out 5k and the Athletics NorthEAST – Memorial University Cross-Country Scholarship are the creations of the Athletics NorthEAST Running Club (ANE). The club was formed in 2004 to focus training efforts of members for running events ranging from 5k road races to marathons. ANE now has more than 150 active members, including some of the top male and female runners in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Online registration for the Flat Out 5k is available now at www.athleticsnortheast.com/FlatOut5k   The entry fee is $25. Runners of all ages and abilities are welcome.

For more information on the Flat Out 5k, please contact: 

Bas Kavanagh
Race Director, Flat Out 5k
(709) 864-8676
Email: basilk@mun.ca

For more information on Athletics NorthEAST, please go to

www.athleticsnortheast.com

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