Canada looking for strong performances in Japan at Chiba Ekiden

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 22, 2011

Canada looking for strong performances in Japan at Chiba Ekiden

OTTAWA - Athletics Canada has sent a contingent of eight athletes to Japan to compete tomorrow in the 23rd annual International Chiba Ekiden Road Race Relay.  The unique marathon distance road race relay features mixed men’s and women’s teams running six alternate legs.

The Chiba Ekiden relay will unfold in the following order: men’s 5km, women’s 5km, men’s 10km, women’s 5km, men’s 10km and then ending with a women’s 7.195km leg. Canada will face strong competition from twelve nations including the host country, China, Kenya, the United States, Romania and Russia.

Team Leader, Thelma Wright comments on the Canadian team, “Our young team is up to the challenge and will be looking for personal bests and a strong team result against some of the world’s best”. Wright adds, “Experienced Chiba returnees Lanni Marchant and Natasha Wodak along with 2011 Canadian cross-country team members Kate Vaughan and Derek Snider will be joined by 2008 Olympian Taylor Milne and 2009 World Championship team member Rob Watson, Dayna Pidhoresky and young upcoming road racer Terence Attema”.  

Athletics Canada l2011 Chiba Ekiden Road Race Team

Name	Hometown	Personal Coach
Terence Attema	Smithville, Ont.	Stuart Galloway
Lanni Marchant	London, Ont.	Dave Mills
Taylor Milne	Guelph, Ont.	Dave Scott-Thomas
Dayna Pidhoresky	Tecumseh, Ont.	Josh Seifarth
Derek Snider	Lindsay, Ont.	Dave Scott-Thomas
Kate Vaughan	St. John's, Nfld.	Fabien Basset
Rob Watson	Guelph, Ont.	Dave Scott-Thomas
Natasha Wodak	Port Moody, B.C.	Brit Townsend
Integrated Support Team
Thelma Wright	Team Leader	Vancouver, B.C.
Chris Moulton	Team Coach	Hamilton, Ont.
Ron O'Hare	Physiotherapist	Aurora, Ont.

-AC-

Robyn Woods
Assistant, Communications and Events
Athletics Canada
(613) 260-5580 x.3334

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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

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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