Coaching with an Edge - 2013 Atlantic Coaches Conference

Sport Nova Scotia is offering a two day NCCP Professional Development Event on April 26-27, 2013, in Halifax, NS.  The session format is different than the traditional Atlantic Coaching Seminar but it will benefit coaches involved in High school, Club Rep team, Provincial team, Canada Games, University, National team, Professional programs.

The conference features 25 LEADING EDGE TOPICS INCLUDING:

• MEASURING PERFORMANCE: Using an objective selection process
• DEVELOPING YOUR COACHING PHILOSOPHY
• PRESSURE & EXPECTATIONS: Practical advice on event preparation for coaches
• COACHING PARA-ATHLETES

For more information:

• Conference poster
• Conference schedule

Athlete Assistance - Premier's Athletic Awards

The Department is pleased to accept applications from provincial athletes requesting financial assistance to help offset the costs associated with training and travel to competitions. All relevant information on the Athlete Assistance Program is posted on the NL Government Website at http://www.tcr.gov.nl.ca/tcr/sports/index.html

The Premier's Athletic Awards (PAA) is a component under the Athlete Assistance Program and is designed to recognize athletic excellence of the province's elite athletes. Financial support is provided to select athletes to defray the costs incurred through training and competition and must be used for this purpose only.

Seven NLAA athletes were recognized at last year's Premier’s Athletic Awards hosted by the Honourable Kathy Dunderdale, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, May 16, 2012, at the Battery Hotel, St. John's: Jillian Forsey (Kippens), Darcy Buckingham (St. John’s), Daniel Kelloway (Mount Pearl), Jesse Walsh (Tors Cove), Nicole Chan (St. John’s), William Forsey (Kippens), Matt Noseworthy (St. John’s).

Download

Premier’s Athletic Awards Application - Application Form
Elite Athlete Assistance Application -  http://www.tcr.gov.nl.ca/tcr/sports/eaap_application%20.pdf

Deadline - received by Friday, January 18, 2013

Submit completed forms directly to the Newfoundland and Labrador Athletics Association (NLAA) by Friday, January 18, 2013.

• via email (preferred) to athletics@nlaa.ca;
• fax (709) 576-7493
• mail to NLAA P.O. Box 3202 Paradise NL A1L 3W4

SportNL 2012 Annual Award Nominations

Sport Newfoundland and Labrador (SportNL) is now accepting nominations from Provincial Sport Organizations for the 2012 Annual Awards. Awards are considered for an outstanding event performance or a series of performances in the year of nomination from January - December, 2012. Sport Governing Bodies will be limited to ONE nomination per category. The selection committee may consider additional nominations if necessary.

Deadline - received by Friday, January 11, 2013

Nominations are to be made directly to the Newfoundland and Labrador Athletics Association (NLAA) for final nomination to a category. Deadline for complete nomination forms to be RECEIVED by the NLAA is Friday, January 11, 2013.

Completed nomination forms may be submitted:

• via email (preferred) to athletics@nlaa.ca;
• fax (709) 576-7493
• mail to NLAA P.O. Box 3202 Paradise NL A1L 3W4

Download

2012 Annual Awards Nomination Form
Annual Awards Guidelines

Coaching Professional Development Opportunities

Coaching NL- Professional Development

 

Coaching Association of Canada, in partnership with Coaching NL is pleased to offer 2 new exciting professional development courses this fall.

These courses are free of charge and open any interested individuals; you do not need to have previous coaching experience to attend. If you are interested in the topic, feel free to attend!

Empower +
Take your coaching to the next level!

An incredible addition to our NCCP workshop lineup, Empower + is an intense and thought provoking 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 bring your coaching to new heights by:

·       Implementing the NCCP's renowned six-step decision-making model;

·       Mastering the art of the difficult conversation; and

·       Creating a list of key positive athlete development strategies you can implement in your coaching right away.

This NCCP workshop will set you up for success in coaching and in life! 

Resistance Training

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:

·       Basic lifts

·       Stability training

·       Core training

Schedule:

Empower +: Wednesday, November 7, 6:30pm @ Sport NL (1296A Kenmount Road)

Resistance Training: Wednesday, November 28, 6:30pm @ Swilers (100 Crosbie Road)

To register, please contact: Bill Taggart (btaggart@sportnl.ca) or 576-4979

Remembering Chris Pickard (1931-2012)

The following was based on my induction for Chris at the NL Athletics Hall of Fame in the summer of 2011.  I felt it was fitting to share with a broader group on Chris’ passing.

That evening it was my pleasure to speak about Chris.  And as I thought of what to say, I remembered the impact that Chris has had on my love of running and Track and Field.  Chris introduced me to the athletics as he did so many others.  Chris taught us that we could be as good as any athlete in the country – a great lesson that for many has come true – both in sport and in life.

Chris loved the sport – his technical knowledge – his vision – and his hard work along with others brought track and field and road racing to a new level in the 1980’s.  He had such a positive impact on the growth and development of Track and Field, Cross Country Running and Road Running in Newfoundland and Labrador.

He had such attention to detail – he was so thorough with statistics, and kept impeccable records.  There would be an event – track meet or road race – and this is in days before Internet and computerized timing and by the end of the week in the mail you would receive the complete results – all typed (on a typewriter) and complied by Chris.

Many may not be aware of Chris’ many achievements, since moving to Canada in the 1950’s

• He coached and trained with notable National Champions like Bruce Kidd and Bill Crothers in the 1960’s.
• Did you know Chris was a runner?  He finished 47^th in the 1961 Boston Marathon – is was a Windy day with cool temperatures around 39 degrees Fahrenheit
• In 1976, Chris was an official during the Olympic Games in Montreal.
• He moved to Newfoundland in preparation for the 1977 Canada Games, as Technical Director for Track and Field in our province.
• Up until 2005 Chris was the head coach for Memorial University’s Track and Field and Cross Country teams.  Which is really where I got to know Chris.
• At least 9 times Chris was named Atlantic University Athletic Association’s Coach of the Year.
• And besides myself there were many champion athletes who were part of these Memorial teams including: Paul McCloy, Dave Whittle, Sheldon Curnew, Dieter Hauschildt, Mark Stender, Gerard Farrell, Scott Young, Trevor O’Brien, Sandra Harbin, Libby Wadland (Dyer), Mark Baldwin, Mark Pollett, Keith Pittman, and Colin Fewer.
• Chris was the head coach for several teams that went to the Legion National Championships, and the Canada Games.
• Chris was for many years head coach of Memorial Varsity Athletics Club
• In 2001 was elected to the NLAA Board of Directors as a Secretary.
• For many years, the Telegram sought out Chris’s predictions for the Tely Ten, with a recurring article entitled Pickard’s Picks.

As I finished off the induction…

“Tonight is about the impact Chris has had on the development of a sport but more importantly on a life long love of running and physical activity.  Chris planted that seed for me and for so many others.”

Today, I again reflect on the impact Chris had, planting that seed that you can be the best and compete with the world.  Many happy memories and my thoughts and prayers are with Chris’ family, I extend my deepest condolences.

Jeff Collingwood

PSA: Scotiabank Cape to Cabot Health Expo

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

Oct. 9, 2012

Download Expo Flyer

The Scotiabank Cape to Cabot Health Expo is open to all runners and the general public this Saturday, Oct.13 from 1 to 4 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 14 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at Macdonald Drive Junior High School in St. John’s.

You can hear guest speakers, watch a trampoline demonstration, meet health professionals and sports vendors, and donate your gently used running shoes. There will also be a bouncy castle for the little ones.

Admission is free.

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

www.capetocabot.com

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Volunteers needed for the Cross-country Running Series for Schools

NLAA needs volunteers for the Cross-country Running Series for Schools

The first meet of the 20th Annual Cross-country Running Series for Schools is scheduled for this Saturday, September 22, at the Pippy Park Driving Range on Ridge Road, St. John's.  Meets two and three are to follow on September 29 and October 6. The NLAA organizes the event and is looking for volunteers.

The meets are the largest cross-country running events in the province with over 600 participants. I expect similar participation for this year's meets.  Please visit our web site for information on the Series:

http://www.nlaa.ca/xcseries/index.php

The NLAA needs help to safely organize this wonderful school event. On occasions we have some spectators staying a little longer or come earlier to help, especially with the marshaling duties, however, every year we are struggling to get sufficient number of volunteers.

The positions that we are looking people for are not demanding when the workload is spread among more volunteer. We are looking for volunteers that can help from 8:00 to 12:30; however, even if one can stay for 2-3 hours it would be of great help, especially in the mornings when we have the most participants.

We need people for setting up the course and finish line. We need marshals especially around the start/finish area and around the course. With the large number of entries, registration requires to be very efficient and prompt. Verifying all registration information is time consuming and tiring. We need at least 6 to 8 people for the first couple of hours of registration.

If you live in the St. John’s area or visiting and have some time to spare this Saturday or the next two, and would like to give something back to the NLAA, please come and help out.  The following is an outline for our event on this and next two Saturdays:

8:30 Registration desk opens

9:30 Start of first race

12:30 p.m. expected end time of the meet

Volunteers are needed in the following areas:

Registration: 6 to 8

Setup (start/finish area/course): 4 to 6

Marshals (course and finish/start area): 10-12 (9:30am to around 12:30 p.m.)

Finish line/chute: 8 to 10 (timing, recording of numbers and keeping runners in order)

Awards: 2-3

Please contact the NLAA office for further information. To volunteer, please sign-up online or contact the office:

http://www.nlaa.ca/xcseries/index.php?id=volunteer

George Stanoev

(709) 576-1303