| December 2007 |
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>>Canadian Olympic Committee Names Nathalie Lambert as Chef de Mission for 2010 Olympic Winter Games
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>>The
Canadian Sport Policy
Sport Canada recently
released the Canadian Sport Policy
Federal-Provincial/Territorial Priorities for
Collaborative Action 2007-2012.
Read PDF Document.
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| November 2007 |
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>>True Sport Foundation Announces Call for the
35th Canadian Sport Awards
The
nomination period closes on January 18,
2008 and will recognize excellence in sport in 2007.
The official nomination forms are available at
www.canadiansportawards.ca.
Canadian Sport Awards: Nomination Guidelines
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>>Mascots for the 2010 Vancouver Olympics Unveiled
Quatchi, Miga and Sumi.
These are the names of the three critters
who will meet and greet athletes, visitors, and fans in
Vancouver and Whistler for the 2010 Olympic and
Paralympic Winter Games. For complete story,
click here.
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>>New Board Members Elected
On
November 22, 2007, the Calgary Sport Council welcomed
over forty-five representatives and friends from Calgary’s
sport community to partake in our Annual General Meeting. After an exciting election process,
Charlotte MacNaughton was re-elected to the Board
for another term. The newly elected Board Members are:
Scott Davis, Shelley Fried, Lew Hayes,
and Melody Warman. All sharing a profound love
for amateur sport and a devotion towards the progression
of sport in Calgary the elected Board Members
bring a wide-range of skills and experience to the
Calgary Sport Council. Their expertise will
undoubtedly assist us in achieving our
objectives.
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>>Canadian Olympic Committee Unveils New Athlete Excellence
Fund
The Canadian
Olympic Committee (COC) today unveiled its new Athlete
Excellence Fund, an athlete support and reward program that
will provide Canadian athletes with performance awards of up
to $20,000 per Olympic medal. For complete article,
click here.
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>> CSC Appoints New Communications and Program Coordinator - November 8, 2007
The
Calgary Sport
Council is pleased to announce Nora O’Malley will fill the role
of
Communications and Program Coordinator. As a graduate of Mount Royal
College’s
Bachelor of Business and Entrepreneurship – Sport and Recreation,
we are
confident Nora will bring the expertise and professionalism required to
assure
the prosperity of the CSC. In addition to her academic background in
Sport and
Recreation, Nora has had the opportunity to work with several local
non-profit
sport organizations, including: the Canadian Sport Centre Calgary,
KidSport
Calgary, and the Alberta Alpine Ski Association. Nora has also been a
competitive fencer for the past decade. Being a member of the National
and
Provincial Fencing Team, she has competed in many different Games and
Championships
from the grassroots to the international level. Nora is passionate
about promoting and developing sport in Calgary. "I'm really looking
forward to working with the Calgary Sport Council. Sport in Calgary is
in a good place right now but I know we can make it better and I hope
to be a significant contributor to this process."
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The Calgary Sport Council, in partnership with The City of
Calgary, will conduct the first-ever Sport Needs and Preferences Study
in Calgary. This Study will serve as an important first step
toward ensuring Calgarians continue to experience and enjoy involvement
in sport to the extent of their abilities and interests.
Learn more...
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>> Right to Play Skate – Calgary - November 11, 2007
This winter Right To Play will launch the second annual Harris Steel
Right To Play Skate in partnership with Canadian NHL teams. With funds
raised through participation, pledges and sponsorship, Calgarians can
help bring the power of sport to more children. Proceeds will equally
support local children through the Flames Foundation for Life and Right
To Play's Sport for Development and Peace programming in the most
disadvantaged areas of the world. For details, click here. |
>> Getting New Canadians Involved in Coaching
Ottawa - Two new studies, conducted concurrently for the Coaching
Association of Canada (CAC) by researchers from Queens' University and
Dalhousie University, are expected to lead the way in effectively
involving New Canadians in coaching and the National Coaching
Certification Program (NCCP), Canada's leading edge coach training and
education program. For details, click here. |
>> Recognizing Influential Women in Sport
The Canadian Association for the Advancement of Women in Sport (CAAWS)
is seeking your input on powerful women who are influencing sport and
physical activity in Canada to form the 2007 Most Influential Women
List, which will be announced in January. To nominate your choice or
for further details, click here. |
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October 2007 |
>> ParticipACTION Launches Public Awareness Campaign
Along with its partners including the Government of Canada,
ParticipACTION celebrated its return with the launch of a public
awareness campaign aimed at inspiring Canadians to move more. As
the voice and champion of physical activity in Canada, ParticipACTION
will also provide leadership and support to the physical activity,
recreation and sport sectors so that all organizations and initiatives
are united and coordinated, and it will work with its partners to
advocate for policy change and action that supports physical activity
in Canada. For details, click here. |
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>> Fairview Arena - Expression of Interest now available
City of Calgary Community Services is seeking a new
partner to operate the renovated Fairview Arena. We are
seeking Expressions of Interest from non-profit
organizations who would like the opportunity to provide
recreation services and programs through a License of
Occupation for the Fairview Arena located at
8038 Fairmount Dr SE.
Click here more
information.
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Fall 2007 Seminar Series
Seminar Series line up
confirmed. For more information
click here.
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>>
Mount Royal College Newsletter
Free weekly email newsletter that includes job postings,
and current events in sport and recreation.
Contact
David Legg at
dlegg@mtroyal.ca
to subscribe.
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September 2007 |
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>> Mayor's Breakfast Honouring Sport
Mayor Bronconnier announces his
pledge for future development of sport facilities.
More info from
Calgary Herald
CBC
770 CHQR
Award
Recipients
The Calgary Sport Council is pleased to announce KidSport Society of
Calgary as the 2007 Sport Leadership and Excellence Award. The 2007 Business and Sport Excellence Award
was awarded to Cardel
Homes. For details, click here.
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>> Canadian Paralympic Hall of Fame Grand Opening
Join
the Canadian Paralympic Committee for the grand opening of the Canadian
Paralympic Hall of Fame Museum Display on September 10, 2007 from
1:00 - 2:00 pm at Canada Olympic Park. For complete details, click here. |
>> Federal Children's Fitness Tax Credit
Sport organizations should ensure
their receipts meet the eligibility requirements for the Children's
Fitness Tax Credit. Information is available from the Canada
Revenue Agency (CRA) to help you determine whether the programs you
provide should qualify for the proposed tax credit and to help
calculate eligible fees and issue receipts. For details, click here. |
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>> Canada Sports Friendship Exchange Programs (CSFEP)
The Canada Sports Friendship Exchange Programs (CSFEP)
operates Reciprocal Cultural Exchanges for youth in Canada between the ages of 12 – 17
yrs old, through sport and non-sport groups. Their aims and goals are to promote
friendship, better understanding and respect for one another’s language and
culture. They are now accepting applications for the 2007 – 2008
fiscal year. For more information, click here.
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>> Sport Volunteer Grant Opportunities through True Sport
Did
you know that you or someone in your sport organization could qualify
for a $500 or even a $2500 grant simply through volunteering? The
process is easy and is available to all Bell employees (and
retirees). For details, click here. |
August 2007
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>> Towards a safe, healthy and environmentally sustainable workplace and community
Presented
by the fgl open global business society, this luncheon will feature
Alex Baumann, Olympic Gold Medalist and Executive Director of Road
to Excellence, and James K. Gray, Founder and former Chairman of
Canadian Hunter Exploration Ltd. Calgary Sport Council members
can register for a rate of $20 + gst. For further details, click here or download a registration form. |
>> SPORT Needs and Preferences Study
In fall
2007, the Calgary Sport Council, in partnership with The City of
Calgary, will conduct the first-ever Sport Needs and Preferences Study
in Calgary. This Study will serve as an important first step
toward ensuring Calgarians continue to experience and enjoy involvement
in sport to the extent of their abilities and interests. Learn more... |
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Lobbyists Act (Bill 1)
The provincial Lobbyists Act
(Bill 1), currently under review by the Standing Committee on Government
Services could have a significant impact on the way not-for-profit sport
organizations communicate with the provincial government. The Government of
Alberta has invited public submissions regarding the Act and we encourage you
all to familiarize yourselves with the Act and to provide your feedback. Learn
more… |
>> Provincial Pre-budget Consultation
A questionnaire is now available for Albertans to provide input on how they would allocate funds in the next provincial budget. The responses will help provide context for the government as it
sets the direction for the three-year fiscal plan outlined in Budget
2008.
The deadline for responses is August 31, 2007. For more
information, click here. |
>> Team Alberta Finishes 2nd at the 2007 Western Canada Summer Games
Congratulations to Team Alberta for finishing second in the overall
medal standings at the Western Canada Summer Games. Team Alberta
won 61 Gold, 57 Silver and 68 Bronze for a total of 186 medals. For
complete results, click here. |
>> Eugene Melnyk Launches National ‘Patrons of Sport’ Campaign
Eugene Melnyk, Canadian business leader and owner of the National
Hockey League’s Ottawa Senators, joined with the Canadian
Athletes Now Fund (CAN Fund) to announce the launch of Patrons of
Sport, a national campaign to raise funds in support of Canadian
athletes. Learn more... |
>> 2007 Western Canada Summer Games August 3-11
Hosted by Strathcona County, the Games will bring together over 2,300
athletes, coaches, officials, and performers from the four western
provinces and three northern territories to celebrate the highest
achievements in sport and culture. For more information, click here. |
| July 2007 |
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>> RealChampions.ca
Bell has launched an online portal connecting Canadians to our top athletes and the Olympic and Paralympic journey. RealChampions.ca
is an interactive online community where athletes tell personal stories
of their Olympic and Paralympic journeys with self-published content
including photos, videos, statistics and diaries from their travels
around the world. |
>> Playground to Podium
- Canadian Model for Long-Term Athlete Development
This
7-stage model is a training,
competition, and recovery program based on developmental age (the
maturation level of an individual) rather than chronological age. It is
athlete centred, coach driven, and administration, sport science, and
sponsor supported. Athletes who progress through LTAD experience
training and competition in programs that consider their biological and
training ages in creating periodized plans specific to their development
needs. Learn more...
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>> Developing Female Leadership in the Canadian Sport System: Recommendations for High-Level Sport Organizations
In
the July 2007 issue of the Canadian Journal for Women in Coaching,
Josée Martel provides an analysis of the situation for women in
leadership positions in the Canadian Sport System as well as
recommendations for change. Read more... |
>> Study: Sports Participation among Aboriginal Children
Nearly two-thirds of Aboriginal children participate regularly in
sports, with Métis and Inuit children most involved, according
to a new study published in Pimatisiwin: A Journal of Aboriginal and
Indigenous Community Health, special issue on sport, recreation, and
physical activity (July 2007). Read more... |
>> Fitness Tax Credit is Evolving
A continuing spate
of questions and answers is helping to shape the children's fitness tax
credit. But examining the process from an idea to implementation is
interesting and highlights one of the major powers of the Ottawa
bureaucracy. For complete article, click here. |
>> Giving and Volunteering for Sports and Recreation Organizations in Alberta
Imagine Canada has released regional,
sector-specific reports based on the findings from the 2004 Canada Survey of
Giving, Volunteering, and Participating. For more information or to download the report, click here. |
>> Cultural Policy for Alberta
A questionnaire is now available
online for all Albertans to give input on a provincial policy that will support the
growth and development of culture in Alberta. The
intent is for this policy to encompass heritage, the arts, sport and
recreation, the outdoors and innovation. We encourage you all to
complete the questionnaire prior to July 31, 2007. Learn more... |
