17 athletes to attend the 2018 National Youth Track and Field Championships

The 2018 Legion National Youth Track & Field Championships, will take place in Brandon, Manitoba, from Wednesday, August 8 to Tuesday, August 14, 2018 (Competition - Friday, August 10 to Sunday, August 12). The Legion Youth Track & Field Championships offers competition in the U16 (age 15 and under) & U18 category (age 16 - 17).

Seventeen athletes were selected to the Legion Provincial Team at the Legion Provincial Championships on Fri, Jul 13 - Sat, Jul 14, 2018.

For over fifty years The Royal Canadian Legion has supported Canada’s youth through training and competition in track and field. The Legion National Championships is Canada’s premier and only nationwide competition for the youth and midget category and are truly national in scale as the Legion supports provincial teams from all provinces and territories in Canada. This support is provided exclusively through funding provided by the members of the Legion.

Team Staff:

• Rosemary Ryan-Forsey, Kippens (Head Coach)
• Mark Miller, St. John's (Assitant Coach)
• Nathan Lehr, Pasadena (Chaperone)
• Donna Lehr, Pasadena (Chaperone)

   
Athletes:

• David Alexander (Stephenville)
• Camryn Bonia (St. John's)
• Sarah Coady (St. Johns)
• Mark Ford (St. John's)
• Emberley Johnson (Paradise)
• Eric Knight (St. John's)
• Evan Knight (St. John's)
• Brooke Ledevehat (Mount Pearl)
• Shae Ledevehat (Mount Pearl)
• Sarah Lewis (St. John's)
• Benjamin Philpott (Stephenville)
• Molly Pomeroy (St. John's)
• James Power (Goulds)
• Olivia Ryan (Burin Bay Arm)
• Philip Smith (Kippens)
• Charlie Summers (Torbay)
• Nathen Taylor (Stephenville)

Alternates:

• Jewel Boland (Stephenville)
• Donavon Chubb Benoit (Kippens)
• Samantha Dollimount (Kippens)
• Alexandre Nunes (St. John's)

The Royal Canadian Legion, Track and Field program, is a nationally sanctioned program culminating in a national track & field camp and a national championship for Canadian youth between the ages of 13 and 17. The Royal Canadian Legion, Track and Field program, is divided into two sections - a three-day meet and an educational and technical clinic. In 2007, a coaching academy was also included in the program.

Team Indigenous NL 2020 North American Indigenous Games

Call for Coaches

The Aboriginal Sport and Recreation Circle NL are currently seeking applications from coaches that are interested in volunteer positions with Team Indigenous NL taking part in the 2020 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG). The 2020 Games will be take place in Halifax, NS July 12-19,2020.
The sports that Team Indigenous NL require coaches and assistant coaches for are:
•    Athletics-U14, U16, U19 Born 2006 or later, 2004 or later or 2001 or later
•    Badminton-U16, U19 Born 2004 or later and 2001 or later
•    Basketball-U16, U19 Born 2004 or later or 2001 or later (To be determined)
•    Swimming-U14, U16, U19 Born 2006 or later, 2004 or later or 2001 or later
•    Male Volleyball-U19 Born 2001 or later
•    Female Volleyball-U19 Born 2001 or later
•    Wrestling-16-18, 15 can upgrade Born 2002-2004, 2005 can upgrade
Download Call for Coaches form

Athlete Expression of Interest

The Aboriginal Sport and Recreation Circle NL are currently seeking Expressions of Interest from Indigenous youth of Newfoundland Labrador that are interested in participating for Team Indigenous NL (TINL) taking part in the 2020 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG). The location and dates of the 2020 NAIG will be determined by May, 2018.
The athletes that Team Indigenous NL are looking for will be participating in are:
•    Athletics U14, U16, U19 Born 2006 or later, 2004 or later or 2001 or later
•    Badminton U16, U19 Born 2004 or Later or 2001 or later
•    Basketball U16 or U19 Born 2004 or Later or 2001 or later(To be Determined)
•    Swimming U14, U16, U19 Born 2006 or later, 2004 or later or 2001 or later
•    Male Volleyball U19 Born 2001 or later
•    Female Volleyball U19 Born 2001 or later
•    Wrestling 16-18, 15 can upgrade 2004-2002, 2005 can upgrade
Download Athlete expression of interest form


If you have any questions you may contact:
ASRCNL Executive Director Todd Winters at 709-896-9218, email asrcnl@nf.aibn.com
ASRCNL Regional Coordinator Mike Alexander at (709)643-3130, email at bsgasrc@nf.aibn.com

CoachingNL- Upcoming Coaching Courses

There has been an additional Make Ethical Decisions Coaching Course added, the course will take place on Sunday March 4th, 2018, 11:00am- 2:00pm, at the SportNL Building- 1296A Kenmount Road, registration is now open for this course. 

Corner Brook Courses

Part B- Teaching and Learning, Basic Mental Skills and Design a Basic Sport Program- March 23, 6:30pm-10:30pm & March 24, 9:00am- 5:00pm. Grenfell Campus Rm: A325.

Part A- Make Ethical Decisions, Planning a Practice and Nutrition- May 4, 6:30pm- 10:30pm & May 5, 9:00am- 5:00pm. Location TBA. 

Registration Info:

https://thelocker.coach.ca/Account/Login

Step 1: If you are already a member of the locker please enter you NCCP # or e-mail and password. If you have forgot your password, or never had one it can be retrieved or created instantly.

Step 2: Once you have successfully entered your username and password - click the "Calendar" tab in the top right corner of the web site. Once you are in the event calendar you can sort it accordingly to find the course you wish to attend. You can filter the calendar by sport and province.

Step 3: Once you have clicked on the event you wish to take, the details will come up on the right side - click on "Register for this event"

If you never taken an NCCP course in any course on the Locker home page click on the link that says "Don't have an account? Create one now!"

Once you have received your NCCP password for the Locker you will be able to register for a course by following steps 2 and 3.

Stephanie Fowler

Sport Development Specialist 

1296A Kenmount Road

Paradise, NL A1L 1N3

T: 709-576-3397

F: 709-576-7493

Team NL to compete at the 2017 Legion National Youth Track & Field Championships

NLAA and the Provincial Legion Command selected a team of 17 athletes to represent Newfoundland and Labrador at the 2017 Legion National Youth Track & Field Championships. The NL Team will compete in the Midget (U16) & Youth categories (U18). The NL Legion Team was selected following the Legion Provincial Championships on Fri, Jul 7 - Sat, Jul 8, 2017.

The 2017 Legion National Youth Track & Field Championships, will take place in Brandon, Manitoba, from August 11 to 13, 2017.

For over fifty years The Royal Canadian Legion has supported Canada’s youth through training and competition in track and field. The Legion National Championships is Canada’s premier and only nationwide competition for the youth and midget category and are truly national in scale as the Legion supports provincial teams from all provinces and territories in Canada. This support is provided exclusively through funding provided by the members of the Legion.


Team Coaches:

• Gerard Power (Mount Pearl)
• Chelsea Sellers (St. John's)

Chaperones:

• Derrick Pittman (Gander)
• Trudy Pittman (Gander)

Athletes:

• Camryn Bonia (St. John's)
• Holly Brochu (Point Au Mal)
• Nick Butt (Stephenville)
• Emily Foley (St. John's)
• Josh Hamilton (St. John's)
• Emberley Johnson (Paradise)
• Michael Johnson (Paradise)
• Brooke Ledevehat (Mount Pearl)
• Shae Ledevehat (Mount Pearl)
• Alison Leroux (Gander)
• Kai Manuel (CBS)
• Denver McConnell (Point au Mal)
• Levi Moulton (Paradise)
• Chris Peacock (St. John's)
• Molly Pomeroy (St. John's)
• Olivia Ryan (Burin Bay Arm)
• Charlie Summers (Torbay)

Alternates:

• Caitriona Bonia (St. John's)
• Katie McDonald (Gander)
• Alexander Pittman (Gander)
• Ryan Pryor (Gander)

The Royal Canadian Legion, Track and Field program, is a nationally sanctioned program culminating in a national track & field camp and a national championship for Canadian youth between the ages of 13 and 17. The Royal Canadian Legion, Track and Field program, is divided into two sections - a three-day meet and an educational and technical clinic. In 2007, a coaching academy was also included in the program.

2017 Canada Games Athletics Team Announced

The Newfoundland and Labrador Athletics Association (NLAA) is pleased to announce the Athletics Team that will represent Newfoundland and Labrador at the 2017 Canada Summer Games.

Forty-one athletes across this province have been selected to the team to compete at the 2017 Games in Winnipeg, Manitoba, July 27 - August 5.

2017 Canada Games Athletics Staff:

• Head Coach: Jennifer Stender (St. John's)
• Coach: John Gamble (St. John's)
• Coach: Rosemary Forsey (Kippens)
• Coach: George Stanoev (St. John's)
• SO manager Stephen Connolly (St. John's)
• SO attendant Colleen Ryan (St. Philip's)
• SO attendant Clinton Kerfont (Red Brook)
• Para manager Margaret Tibbo (St. John's)
• Para attendant Dita Gracewood
• Para attendant Patrick Henderson

Athletes selected to the 2017 Canada Games Team:

• Barnes, Chantal (St. John's) - 400m, 800m, 4x400m Relay
• Boland, Jennifer (St. John's) - 100m, 200m, 4x100m Relay
• Bonia, Camryn (St. John's) - 400m, 800m, 4x400m Relay
• Brace, Jenny (Mount Pearl) - 1500m
• Brochu, Holly (Point Au Mal) - High Jump
• Butler, Cheryl (Paradise) - Triple Jump
• Chan, Nicole (St. John's) - Long Jump, Triple Jump, 4x100m Relay
• Deshpande, Harshal (St. John's) - 4x100m Relay
• Elliott, Charlotte (Stephenville) - Javelin Throw
• Evelley, Pjeter (Gambo) - Shot Put
• Foley, Emily (St. John's) - Heptathlon
• Greeley, Jessica (Portugal Cove-St. Philip's) - Special Olympics: 100m, 200m
• Hamilton, Josh (St. John's) - 100m, 400m, Long Jump, 4x100m Relay
• Harding, Mykenzi (St. John's) - 100m, 200m, 4x100m Relay
• Hayward, Erica (Mount Pearl) - Long Jump, 4x100m Relay
• Hicks, Cori (Flat Bay) -  wheelchair: 200m, 400m
• Holley, Paul (Mount Pearl) - 4x400m Relay
• Howley, Julia (St. John's) - 1500m, 4x400m Relay
• Johnson, Michael (Paradise) - 400mH, 4x400m Relay
• Jones, Jeremy (St. John's) -  wheelchair: 200m, 400m
• Kakoko, Jeremy (St.John's) - 4x100m Relay, 4x400m Relay
• Knight, Eric (St. John's) - 4x400m Relay
• Knight, Evan (St. John's) - 800m, 1500m
• Leawood, Stacey (St. John's) - 4x100m Relay, 4x400m Relay
• Ledevehat, Shae (Mount Pearl) - Heptathlon
• Moulton, Levi (Paradise) - 1500m, 5000m
• *Noble, Gavin (Middle Arm Gb) - Para: Shot Put, Discus Throw
• Noftall, David (St. John's) - Special Olympics: 100m, 200m
• Noseworthy, Matt (St. John's) - 5000m
• Peacock, Chris (St. John's) - 200m
• Pittman, Joseph (Spanish Room) - Decathlon
• Pomeroy, Molly (St. John's) - 4x400m Relay
• Power, Gerard (Mount Pearl) - 400m, 800m, 4x100m Relay, 4x400m Relay
• Rowsell, Mark (Corner Brook) - High Jump
• Ryan, Megan (Marystown) - 5000m
• Ryan, Olivia (Burin Bay Arm) - 4x100m Relay
• Walsh, Samantha (Stephenville) - Special Olympics: 100m, 200m
• White, Donovan (Stephenville) - High Jump, 4x100m Relay
• White, Katara (Stephenville) - Javelin Throw
• Wood, Andrew (St. John's) - 100m, 200m, 4x100m Relay
• Young, George (Stephenville Crossing) - 4x400m Relay

*Conditional selection, pending event spot allocation approval by the Canada Games Council

Links to:

• Team NL - http://www.teamnl.ca/
• 2017 Canada Games Athletics - http://www.canadagames.ca/athletics 

Follow us on Twitter:

• NLAA - @NLCGAthletics
• Team NL - #CGTeamNL
• Canada Games - #CGAthletics

For more information on the NLAA Canada Games program, please contact Jennifer Stender at jennifercg2017@nlaa.ca

Officials Track & Field Clinic - Throwing Events

NLAA is inviting former track and field athletes and interested parents to attend a free Introduction to Officiating - Throwing Events. The clinics will provide an overview of the different field events and will introduce participants to various tasks performed by officials. The official's clinic will review basic competition rules and best practices for throwing events. The workshop will start indoors and will follow with outside session. Please come prepared with a coat and appropriate footwear. Dress for comfort and light activity.

We encourage parents of athletes involved in track and field, to register for the clinic so you can be of assistance at the meets. Officials play a vital role in ensuring fair competition and assisting athletes to achieve their best.

• Date: June 10, 2017
• Location: Pearlgate Track and Field Complex, Mount Pearl
• Session Starts: 9:30 am - 12:00 noon (arrive between 9:15am and 9:25am)
• Prerequisite: None
• Bring pen and paper to take notes.
• Registration fee: free
• The clinic is limited to the first 30 entries.
• Registration deadline: Friday, June 9.

Click here to register.

Town of Paradise - Municipal Awards

Municipal Awards Categories

·         Junior Male Athlete of the Year (18 years & under)

·         Junior Female Athlete of the Year (18 years & under)

·         Male Athlete of the Year (19 years & older)

·         Female Athlete of the Year (19 years & older)

·         Coach of the Year

·         Youth of the Year (18 years & under)

·         Volunteer of the Year

·         Volunteer Group of the Year

·         Citizen of the Year

·         Business Excellence

·         Property Pride

Deadline - 12:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 28, 2017:

Mailed nominations must be postmarked by the above date. Nomination packages may be submitted via:

• In-person: Town Hall, 28 McNamara Drive or Paradise Double Ice Complex, 1 Sarah Davis Way
• Mail: Awards Selection Committee, c/o Pat Silver, 28 McNamara Drive, Paradise NL A1L 0A6
• Email: psilver@townofparadise.ca

The 2017 Town of Paradise Municipal Awards will be presented during Volunteer Appreciation Week at the Paradise Double Ice Complex.

Nomination Process

Only completed nomination packages will be considered for awards. A complete nomination package includes:

·         Completed Nomination Form, which must include the name and signature of a nominator and a seconder

·         Information on why you are nominating the individual, group, or business, including why he/she/they deserve to be recognized with an award. The information should be provided in a separate, typed document, attached to the nomination form.

Separate nomination packages must be complete if an individual and / or group is being nominated for more than one award category.

What you need to know:

All accomplishments noted in the nomination must have taken place between January 2016 and December 2016.

All Nominees must be current residents (groups or businesses) of the Town of Paradise, and must have resided within the Town for a minimum of six (6) months prior to the deadline for nomination 

The official Nomination Form must be completed and signed by both the Nominator and Seconder, neither of which may be immediate members of the Nominee's family. Separate Nomination Forms and Nominators are required if an individual, group or business is to be nominated for more than one award. 

Information contained on the Nomination Form and attached sheets will be the basis of the Awards Selection Committee's decision. All decisions of the Awards Selection Committee are final. Members of the immediate family of the Awards Selection Committee will not be eligible for awards.  

Residents of the Town of Paradise taking part in relevant activities outside the Town are considered eligible for awards. Volunteer, Youth, and Citizen of the Year will be predominately based on Town activities.

The final decision will take into account the calibre of activities (re: National, Provincial, Regional and local).

Pat Silver

Recreation Technician (Special Events)

Recreation & Leisure Services

psilver@townofparadise.ca

www.townofparadise.ca

1 Sarah Davis Way

Paradise, NL, A1L 0A6

P: 709.782.3570             F:709.782.6298

Bronze for Bonia at the Hershey Nationals

A small contingent of NL athletes, members of Pearlgate Track and Field Club, took part in the Hershey Indoor Youth / Junior Championships, February 18-19th, Montreal, Quebec.

Congratulations to all athletes on their outstanding performances, including winning a bronze medal and setting several personal best performances.

Individual performances:

Camryn Bonia 3rd in youth girls 800m (2:19.73);8th in youth girls 400m (1:02.17);

Emily Foley 4th in youth girls Indoor Pentathlon (2424pts) (60mH 11.20; HJ 1.38; SP 9.79; LJ 3.96; 800m 2:36.48)

Shae Ledevehat 10th in youth girls Indoor Pentathlon (1822pts) (60mH 11.14; HJ 1.44; SP 10.85; LJ 3.34; 800m DNF)

Molly Pomeroy 12th in youth girls 400m (1:03.49); 19th in youth girls 200m (27.82)

Mark Ford 16th in youth boys 400m (57.71); 27th in youth boys 200m (26.44)

2016 Athletics Canada Road Running Survey

Please take a moment to fill out the 2016 Athletics Canada Road Running Survey. These questions allow us to learn more about Canadian runners and to provide a better experience for you in 2017. As a thank you, you can receive a coupon for 15% off atshop.athletics.ca that is good until December 31, 2016.

 

http://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/3028417/d7867172a51a

Thanks! 

Team Indigenous NL Call for Coaches and Chaperones

The Aboriginal Sport and Recreation Circle are making a Call for Volunteer Coaches and Chaperones for Team Indigenous Newfoundland Labrador that will participate in the 2017 North American Indigenous Games. The 2017 North American Indigenous Games will take place in Toronto Ontario from July 16-23, 2017.

Team Indigenous Newfoundland Labrador will be competing in Athletics, Badminton, Golf, Rifle Shooting, Swimming, Volleyball and Wrestling.

For more information please contact:

• Todd Winters (709) 896-9218 asrcnl@nf.aibn.com or 
• Mike Alexander (709) 643-3130 bsgasrc@nf.aibn.com

Coaches Week- Facebook contest

National Coaches Week is September 17-25. During the week Coaching NL is looking to highlight the great work being done by coaches all over the province.

We are looking for athletes to share their story on why their coach is great through our Facebook page.

Each entry posted to our page will enter the athlete and coach into a draw for Sportchek gift cards!

To enter, follow these instructions:
1. Go to the Coaching NL Facebook page:https://www.facebook.com/coachingnewfoundlandlabrador
2. Post on the page by completing the following statement, “My coach is great because…”
3. Post a selfie of yourself with the coach
4. Use the hashtag #thankscoach

PS: A “coach” can be anyone in a leadership role, whether in the traditional role as coach of a team or an after-school program leader. All are welcome!

 

Project Leader- Canadian Sport for Life

Sport Newfoundland and Labrador

1296A Kenmount Road

Paradise, NL

A1L 1N3

 

btaggart@sportnl.ca

Phone: 709-576-4979

Fax: 709-576-7493

NLAA Athletes shatter 8 provincial records, and Evan Knight brings Gold, Silver, Bronze medals from the Legion National Championships!

Bright future for the Provincial Track and Field Programs in NL!

NLAA Provincial Team athletes competed successfully at two major National Championship this past weekend (August 5-7).

The Provincial U18 and U16 teams competed at the Legion National Youth Track & Field Championships, Ste-Therese/Blainville, Quebec; and the U23 at the Eastern Canadian Espoir Championships, Moncton, N.B.

Provincial Records:

• Evan Knight (St. John's) won three medals at the Legion Nationals - gold in the boys 800m (2:00.06), silver in the 2000m (5:48.32), and bronze in the 1200m (3:14.42). In the process, Even set a provincial midget record in all of his events!
• Camryn Bonia (St. John's)  set a new provincial record in the midget girls 800m by finishing 4th with a time of 2:15.55!
• The Provincial Legion Team finished 4th in the Midget Boys 1600m Medley Relay (400-200-200-800) with a new provincial record of 3:53.73: 1) Eric Knight (St John's); 2) Mark Ford (St John's); 3) Nick Butt (Stephenville); 4) Evan Knight (St John's)
• Shae Ledevehat (Mount Pearl) set a new Midget record in the Outdoor Pentathlon for 6th place with 2577 points.
• Jennifer Boland competed at the Eastern Canadian Espoir Championships and finished 4th in the women 100m sprint in the senior division. Jennifer Boland set new junior and senior records in the 100m with a time of 12.43!

Other NLAA athletes top 8 finishers at the Legion Nationals:
Camryn Bonia  (Midget Girls) 1200m 6th 3:45.24
Josh Hamilton (youth boys) Long Jump 8th 6.52m

Legion Nationals Complete results:
http://www.legion.ca/youth/youth-track-and-field/live-streaming/

Team NL Results at the Eastern Canadian Espoir Championships:
Women
Alexandra Chafe (St. John's) - Shot Put 4kg 8th 7.95m; Discus Throw 8th 18.75m
Jennifer Boland (St. John's) - 100m 4th 12.43; 200m 4th 25.92 (25.48 heats)
Nicole Chan (St. John's) - 100m 8th 13.37; Long Jump 9th 4.77m
Ruth Shelton (St. John's) - 400m Hurdles 7th 1:12.29
Victoria Healey (Holyrood) - 800m 7th 2:32.72; 1500m 7th 5:28.47

Men
Harshal Deshpande (St. John's) - 100m 15th 12.69; 200m 12th 24.97
Jeremy Jones (St. John's) - 100m WC 5th 27.89; 200m WC 5th 57.17; 400m WC 4th 2:05.00; Shot Put WC 4kg 5th 3.94m; Discus Throw 1kg WC 8.13m
Joseph Pittman (Marystown) - Decathlon 4th 4471 points
Matt Lundrigan (Outer Cove) - 1500m 11th 4:38.20
Matthew Power (Dunville) - 1500m 6th 4:09.90
Noah Gullage (St. John's) - 200m 11th 23.94; 400m Final 7th 52.57;
(Complete results at http://www.anb.ca/Results/view-results.php?id=886)

Back (L-R) - Alexandra Chafe; Matt Lundrigan; Matthew Power; Noah Gullage; Jennifer Boland; Ruth Shelton; Joseph Pittman; Eli Tiller
Front (L-R) - Victoria Healey; Harshal Deshpande; Nicole Chan; Jeremy Jones

NL Athletes to compete this weekend at the 2016 Legion National Youth Track & Field Championships

NLAA and the Provincial Legion Command selected a team of 17 athletes to represent this province at the 2016 Legion National Youth Track & Field Championships. The NL Team will compete in the Midget (U16) & Youth categories (U18).

The 2016 Legion National Youth Track & Field Championships will take place 5-7 August and will be hosted by Ste Therese/Blainville, Quebec. Competition site: Stade d'athlétisme Richard-Garneau

For over fifty years The Royal Canadian Legion has supported Canada’s youth through training and competition in track and field. The Legion Nationals are Canada’s premier and only nationwide competition for the youth and midget category and are truly national in scale as the Legion supports provincial teams from all provinces and territories in Canada. This support is provided exclusively through funding provided by the members of the Legion.


Team Coaches:

• John Gamble (St John's)
• Karen Knight (St. John's)

Chaperones:

• Derrick Pittman (Gander)
• Trudy Pittman (Gander)

Athletes:

• Chantal Barnes (St John's)
• Camryn Bonia (St John's)
• Holly Brochu (Point Au Mal)
• Nick Butt (Stephenville)
• Chloe Dawe (CBS)
• Emily Foley (Paradise)
• Mark Ford (St John's)
• Josh Hamilton (St John's)
• Asha Kennedy (St John's)
• Eric Knight (St John's)
• Evan Knight (St. John's)
• Shae Ledevehat (Mount Pearl)
• Alison Leroux (Gander)
• Reese Morgan (Paradise)
• Levi Moulton (Paradise)
• Molly Pomeroy (St John's)
• Noah Williams (Mount Pearl)

Alternates:

• Cheryl Butler (Paradise)
• Olivia Ryan (Burin Bay Arm)

The Royal Canadian Legion Track and Field program is a nationally sanctioned program culminating in a national track & field camp and a national championship for Canadian youth between the ages of 13 and 17. The Royal Canadian Legion Track and Field program is divided into two sections - a three-day meet and an educational and technical clinic. In 2007, a coaching academy was also included in the program.

Introductory Officials Clinic - Track Events (Feb 20 and March 12)

Introductory Officials Clinic - Track Events

February 20 and March 12, 2016, MUN Field House

NLAA is inviting former track and field athletes and interested parents to attend one of the two officials clinics offered on February 20 and March 12. The clinics will provide an overview of the different track events and will introduce participants to various tasks performed by officials.

The two clinics will be held at the MUN Field House just before the track meets on February 20 and March 12. Participants can attend either session.

Date: February 20 (repeat on March 12)
Location: MUN Field House

Clinic Schedule:

•     5:45pm Arrival
•     6:00pm-6:30pm Overview of rules
•     6:45pm-8:30pm Observe Event Conduct
•     8:30pm-8:45pm Debriefing

Prerequisite: None

Instructors:

• Heather O'Brien
• Michelle Wilkins

This Clinic is free of charge. The sessions will be held indoors; please dress for comfort and light activity, and wear indoor sneakers. Bring pen and paper to take notes. The session will last for about 3 hours.

Most Clinic participants will be asked to sit at designated areas to observe the conduct of races and take notes. Some may be assigned a volunteer position as part of the officials' crew.

For more information please contact the NLAA office at (709) 576-1303.

Please register before Saturday (meet day):

RBC Training Ground / Camp des Recrues is LIVE

Dear Athletes,

We wanted to invite you to a new event called RBC Training Ground where you can put your athletic abilities to the test to support you in achieving your athletic dreams.

RBC Training Ground will host 4 athlete identification camps from February 20th to March 12th, in 4 cities across Canada. Attached you will find all the details for the event in Halifax. You can find the 3 additional dates and locations on the event  website .

Athletes selected to attend will compete in the following exercises:

•  POWER - vertical jump, standing jump, standing triple jump
• SPEED - 40m running sprint, 6 second bike sprint
• STRENGTH -1 upper body push, 1 upper body pull, 1 leg press, medicine ball throw
• ENDURANCE - Arm/leg bike

One top performer at each RBC Training Ground will get the ultimate sport experience – a trip to the Rio 2016 Olympic Summer Games. In order to participate in the contest component of the event you will need to meet all contest eligibility criteria that are laid out in the contest rules and regulations.

Based on your performance results at the RBC Training Ground event, you may be invited to go through additional sport specific testing and skill assessments.  Selected athletes may then be invited to join an NSO sport specific RBC Next Generation Program. This program will provide funding through the selected NSO to support you in your training and development.

RBC Training Ground participants attending may be showcased and featured CBC/Radio – Canada network and RBC Training Ground website.

You will need to apply at http://www.cbc.ca/olympics/trainingground/#apply_now  and will be informed if you were selected a couple days following. 

Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.

Thanks,

Rod Snow

Executive Director

NL Sports Centre

Director for High Performance Training

Email: rodsnow@gov.nl.ca

Phone (709) 729 6580

www.nlsportscentre.ca

WOMEN & LEADERSHIP PROGRAM

The CAAWS Women and Leadership Program consists of a series of five 3-hour professional development (PD) sessions that blend theory with practical applications, and provide an opportunity for  women working or volunteering in the sport or physical activity sector to share experiences, reflect on ideas and apply specific techniques. The sessions also allow for networking opportunities among participants. Developed for women by women, the workshops are now being rolled-out across Canada.

Coaching Newfoundland and Labrador is proud to partner with CAAWS to offer the workshops to the women of our province.

Please see below for full information and how to register!


Workshop #1: Developing Your Network (DYN)
Strong networking skills can be a valuable tool, both personally and professionally. From building organizational partnerships to knowing about upcoming events, building your network is a long-term investment with great payoffs.

• Explore the value of personal and professional networks
• Identify strategies to build and maintain your network
• Rehearse networking scenarios

Workshop #2: Work-Life Balance (WLB)
For many women, balancing the demands of work, family, friends, and personal time is a challenge. This workshop will provide participants with an opportunity to explore a variety of strategies to add more balance to their lives.

• Explore the need for balance in your life
• Examine 10 key solutions to help you find and maintain balance
• Share tips and success stories

Who: Women involved in sport, recreation and physical activity

Where: Swilers Rugby Club, 100 Crosbie Road, St. John’s

When: Developing Your Network (Wednesday, February 10, 6:30pm-9:30pm), Work-Life Balance (Wednesday, February 24, 6:30pm-9:30pm)

Cost: FREE OF CHARGE!

Registration information:
Billy Taggart (576-4979) btaggart@sportnl.ca

*Please register by Friday, February 5 for DYN, Friday, February 19 for WLB

2016 Athletic Excellence Fund

Completed applications must be received by NLAA on or before Friday, January 29, 2016.

Sport NL Athletic Scholarship

Sport NL's Athletic Scholarship is designed to provide financial assistance to qualifying amateur athletes, coaches/ officials to help offset the costs of training and competition. Must have current full time attendance and be in good standing at a recognized post-secondary institution.

Premier's Athletic Awards

Designed to recognize athletic excellence of the province's athletes. Financial support is provided to select athletes to help with costs incurred through training and competition. Athletes must be currently training and competing in the sport indicated and intend to continue to train upon receipt of the award. This program is designed for applicants who are 12 years of age or older.

Elite Athlete Assistance

Designed to support high performance athletes from Newfoundland & Labrador. Financial support is provided to select athletes to support training and competition and must be used for this purpose only. Athletes must be currently training and competing in the sport indicated and intend to continue to train upon receipt of their award. This program is designed for applicants up to 30 years of age.

Team Gushue Award

The Team Gushue Award will be presented to one male and one female athlete annually who competed in a national or international level sporting competition in their last competitive season. Must have current full time attendance and be in good standing at a recognized post-secondary institution.

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CLICK HERE FOR APPLICATION FOR ALL PROGRAMS

For more information on the 2016 Athletic Excellence programs visit the Sport NL website at www.sportnl.ca/funding/ 

Pearlgate Track & Field Annual Year End Awards

Pearlgate Track & Field held their Annual Year End Awards on Oct. 19. The Twilight awards were handed out to the top 3 in each age category male & female. The Twilight Series is Pearlgate's own series of 8 meets where the athletes get to participate in events that they would normally compete in or try others that they have an interest in learning and they collect points for their finish. ( to win the awards they have to compete in at least 3 twilight meets ).

The winners were as follows:

Mosquito Boys:
1. Andy Knight 95 pts.
2. Ryan Dawe 51 pts.
3. Daniel Kearley 28 pts.

Pee Wee Boys:
1. Max Baker Pike 101 pts.
2. Oliver Philpott 78 pts.
3. Mason Dawe 69 pts.

Pee Wee Girls:
1. Emberley Johnson 136 pts.
2. Brooke LeDevehat 30 pts.

Bantam Boys:
1. James Power 64 pts.

Bantam Girls:
1. Camryn Bonia 93 pts.
2. Chloe Dawe 88 pts.

Midget Boys:
1. Mark Ford 51 pts.
2. Deepal Deshpande 47 pts.
3. Evan Knight 45 pts.

Midget Girls:
1. Caitriona Bonia 93 pts. & Shae LeDevehat 93 pts.
2. Emily Foley 92 pts.
3. Cheryl Butler 61 pts.

Youth Male:
1. Noah Williams 54 pts.
2. Harshal Deshpande 47 pts.

Youth Girls:
1. Chantal Barnes 101 pts.
2. Ruth Shelton 61 pts.
3. Jennifer Boland 55 pts.

Junior Men:
1. Noah Gullage 48 pts.

Senior Men:
1. Gerard Power 110 pts.
2. Daniel Kelloway 55 pts.
3. Dominic Loro 28 pts.

Senior Women:
1. Nicole Chan 71 pts.
2. Allison Whelan 24 pts.


The Club Awards are decided on by the coaching staff and were awarded as follow:

• Athlete of the Year Male 17 & Over: Daniel Kelloway
• Athlete of the Year Female 17 & Over: Julia Kawamoto
• Athlete of the Year Male 16 & Under: Levi Moulton
• Athlete of the Year Female 16 & Under: Camryn Bonia
• Becky Sjare Rookie of the Year: Andy Knight
• Most Dedicated Male: Gerard Power
• Most Dedicated Female: Shae LeDevehat
• Volunteer of the Year: Carol Ann Kelloway ( voted by the executive)

Our rookie of the year award was renamed this year in memory of the late Becky Sjare who passed away earlier this year. Becky was our head coach and had coached many Legion & Canada Games Teams. She was the type of coach who encouraged all athletes to strive for their best on and off the track and could always be found at meets watching the athletes and encouraging newcomers to try different disciplines to see which they would like. She was a positive influence on our beginners and senior athletes alike but she thrived in her discovery of the potential of new comers to the sport.

Our year end Potluck & Awards are an opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments of our athletes over the past season and also the chance to thank our volunteers, officials and parents for their continuous help & support. 2015 was a year of many personal bests and new provincial records. Our athletes competed in Montreal at the Hershey Indoor Championships, in PEI at Atlantic Championships, in Edmonton at Canadian Track & Field Championships, Harry Jerome International Track Classic in Vancouver, Victoria International Track Classic in Victoria, Royal Canadian Legion Youth Championships in Quebec as well as provincial and local meets.

For more information please contact Carol Ann Kelloway at <carolann@pearlgate.ca>

Cape to Cabot 2015 Health Expo - Saturday, October 17, 2015

Oct. 13, 2015

The Penney Mazda Cape to Cabot Health Expo is open to all runners and the general public this Saturday, Oct.17 from 1 to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 18 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the Marine Institute, Ridge Road, St. John’s.

You can meet health professionals and sports vendors, and donate your gently used running shoes, and you won’t want to miss Terry Kelly’s talk at 2 p.m. There will also be a bouncy castle for the little ones.

Admission and parking is free.

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

www.capetocabot.com

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