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Introducing Scott McRoberts - Niagara Sport Commission's Director |
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We are happy to announce the arrival of Scott McRoberts, the Director of the Niagara Sport Commission. Scott returns back to his university roots from San Francisco, California where he has spent the last seven years since graduating from Brock University in 2002 with a Bachelor of Sport Management.
Scott received his Masters degree in Sport Management from the University of San Francisco where he also taught from 2007-2009. During this time, Scott founded two consulting companies - one surrounding tennis within the community, while the other serves as an international sport management firm specializing in major sport event and community planning.
In the last five years, Scott has worked in executive roles with various not-for-profits, including NCAA March Madness, Professional Tennis Tour, Stanford University, and ING. Scott also served as Chief Operating Officer for the 2008 International Children's Games. During this tenure, Scott co-founded the San Francisco Sport Council and spent three years working with San Francisco City Hall.
Scott's ties remained close with Brock University while in California. He worked closely with the sport management professors on various studies. Scott has supervised over 30 interns from Brock, who have come to California to work with him on different events. "It was great having them out there (California), experiencing a different side of the industry. I was able to remain tuned to what was going on in the Niagara Region as well!" said Scott.
After the 40 hour plus drive from California in November, Scott is settling in with his wife Kate and their new dog Lambeau. "It is nice to come back to the area where you started. Brock gave me a great foundation and feel for the industry and I look forward to being back and providing my expertise."
Scott has been busy in his first days at the Commission getting out into the community, meeting various people, and getting a feel for what is needed in Niagara. "Niagara continues to be a very vibrant community, full of people that want to work, to take what we have and continue to build towards a stronger, healthier Niagara. We have a great opportunity for the Region to be known as a sports destination and we are already on our way with the announcement of our Pan-Am games".
Look for the quarterly Directors Reports in upcoming issues of our newsletter.
For more information or to request a meeting with our Director please contact us at info@niagarasportcommission.com or by phone 905-354-5557. |
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On January 30th help Niagara score in the fight against homelessness |
Niagara Region, in partnership with Community Care of St. Catharines and Thorold, Project SHARE, and The Hope Centre, is hosting a Ball Hockey Tournament on January 30th to raise money and awareness for the fight against homelessness.
Cost: $25/player
Where: Niagara Region Headquarters (2201 St. David's Rd. Thorold)
When: January 30th, 2010
Registration: 8:30am-9:30 (Start Time: 10:00am)
Registration Deadline: January 15th, 2010
Rules:
- Teams must have 6-10 players
- All teams are guarenteed 3 games
- Games are 15min running time
- Prizes for top fundraising team and individual
- 5 on 5 format, half court
- Open to male and female participants
- Adult and Youth divisions
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Niagara proves we BELIEVE |
 The Olympic Spirit rang loud and clear as the torch made its way through the region - thousands of Niagara's residents lined the streets and filled celebration venues across the region.
The torch was met with overwhelming support as it entered Niagara Region. Turnout along the route exceeded expectations of organizers, torchbearers, and residents alike. The torch celebration was the biggest party in St. Catharines in some time.
Thousands of residents gathered along the Torch Relay Route and at the Niagara Parks Table Rock parking area to welcome the torch in Niagara Falls. "Be the change you want to see" was the message driven home at this event; encouraging everyone to be inspired and to live their dreams.
Welland's celebrations saw over 2500 supporters where they celebrated their multicultural heritage hosted in both official languages. Congratulations to Brock University's Cheerleading team and Miss Dar's Dance Studio who both won prizes for their demonstrations of support.
"The spirit, the unity of the community, everybody embracing that moment and forgetting all their worries, all the politics, everything going on, it was just a moment where everybody was excited about the same thing." - Kimberly Hundertmark |
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Niagara Wasps Hire Director of Rugby |
The Niagara Wasps Rugby Club is pleased to announce that Bill Tyler has accepted the position of Director of Rugby for the 2010 season. The Director of Rugby will oversea the coaching and selection committees as well as provide technical, tactical and philosophical guidance to the clubs five teams.
Bill comes to Niagara with an impressive coaching and playing resume. As a teenager, Bill, was selected to the England National squad. He also played high level rugby for the Saracens and Hertfordshire County, in England, before he switched to coaching.
Niagara Wasps President, Chris Hodgson, was quite pleased, "Bill has a strong rugby background and combines it with a professional approach and manner."
"Our rugby club has some ambitious goals for the near future," said President Chris Hodgson "and we believe Bill Tyler is the right person to manage our rugby operations during this important chapter." The Niagara Rugby Club has their eyes set on moving further up the ranks of rugby in the province and Bill Tyler is an important piece of the puzzle. "The Niagara Wasps is one of the friendliest clubs I have ever been in, a foreigner really welcomed." stated Tyler. "It has become a very ambitious club and I am excited to be involved at this time. | |
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Congratulations to A.N. Myer's Girls' Basketball Team on their Championship win in Hawaii |
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Indoor Golf at Legends on the Niagara Golf Academy |
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The Legends on the Niagara Golf Academy is now offering indoor golf lessons for the 2010 Winter Season.
Beginning on January 15th, 2010 and continuing to April 15th, 2010, the Legends on the Niagara Golf Academy will be offering golf lessons for a variety of different age groups and skill levels.
In addition to lessons, packages include: video analysis, practice sessions and a free round at a local golf course.
The Legends on the Niagara Golf Academy also offers a complete range of club repairs services and gift certificates.
For more information about lessons, packages, repair services or gift certificates please visit www.niagaraparksgolf.com |
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Get Involved in Local Sport |
| Brock Swimming Club Invitational - Jan. 10
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