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Niagara Sport Commission Update |
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The Niagara Sport Commission is continuously committed to creating linkages within the community and providing support to local sport. In the past few months we have met with upwards of 30 local sport organizations and made presentations to another 20 local groups. From these connections, we hope to bring your needs and requests to the forefront and assist you in these areas to the best of our abilities.
In the past month we have also welcomed nine interns and volunteers to help bolster our staff and get a head start on our various initiatives.
Among these initiatives is the development of an online registration system for local sport clubs, a facility inventory which will profile all facilities available for use by sport organizations and events, a complete list of funding and grant opportunities for individuals and sport organizations, strategies around volunteer recruitment, training, and retention for organizations and events. We are also working with numerous sport organizations on a one-on-one basis around supporting their organizations and upcoming events.
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2009 Athletic Achievement Awards |
NOMINATIONS CLOSE MARCH 1st, 2010
Awards given for the following categories:
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Athelete of the Year - age 9-17 (Male & Female)
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College/University Athlete of the Year (Male & Female)
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Mature Athlete of the Year (Male & Female)
- Professional Athlete of the Year (Male & Female)
- Team of the Year (Male & Female)
- Coach of the Year (Male & Female)
- Organization of the Year
- Volunteer of the Year
- Referee/Official of the Year
Open to all Niagara Falls Residents and Athletes, the Niagara Falls Sports Foundation awards all recipients with cash prizes for their achievements.
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AN Myer Senior Girls Basketball Team gets a taste of International Competition in Hawaii |
 AN Myer Senior Girls Basketball Team had the opportunity to go to Hawaii over Christmas break where they competed against 9 other teams in the Makahiki Hou tournament.
The team ended up going 3 and 2 in the regular tournament play, and then went to the Division 2 championship where they defeated a team from Lloydminster.
The team is happy with their performance and confident that their experience in international competition is something that will help them as they continue their basekball careers.
While in Hawaii the girls experienced many of Hawaii's sights while getting a taste of the culture on day trips and excusions. This season is certainly one the girls won't soon forget. |
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Flag Rugby Thrives in Niagara |
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The league was created early last spring when the Niagara-on-the-Lake Crushers broke away from Rugby Ontario in a move to increase organizations and decrease costs.
Registration costs are $60 for the season, approximately half the cost of Rugby Ontario's dues. The new league emphasizes skill-building and teamwork, rather than competitiveness.
Teams in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Grimsby, Niagara Falls, Port Colborne, and St. Catharines offer programs for boys and girls aged 5 to 15.
The Niagara-on-the-Lake Crushers will be having their first registration on February 20, 2010 at the Virgil Arena from 9:00am to noon.
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Football Clinics - come to for your chance to learn the skills from CIS calibre coaches... |
In February 2010, McMaster Coaches will be holding Football Clinics at Lakemount Sports World in Grimsby
McMaster Coach, Jason Riley, is coordinating football clinics with the other members of the Marauders coaching.
There will be a Quarterback, Wide Receiver and Defensive Back clinic held on Sunday, February 14th and Sunday February 21st, each from 11am to 3pm. Additionally, a Line Backer clinic will be held on Sunday February 28th from 11am to 3pm.
Space is limited; admission is $30 in advance, $40 at the door.
For more information please contact:
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Skate with the IceDogs
Taps Bar & Grill, Niagara Falls on February 23rd from 6:30-8:00pm |
Meet the Niagara IceDogs, get autographs, watch the hockey practice and enjoy a FREE community skate, generously supported by RBC, Healthy Living Niagara,
and the Niagara Sport Commission.
So far this season the IceDogs have travelled to Jordan Beamsville and they're coming to Niagara Falls... See them at Taps Bar & Grill in Niagara Falls on February 23rd from 6:30-8:00pm.
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Niagara Wasps Rugby Black & Yellow Evening |
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Join the Niagara Wasps Rugby Club to celebrate and kick-off their 58th season in style on March 6, 2010 at the Crown Plaza Hotel's Rainbow Salon.
6:00pm Symposium & Silent Auction
7:00pm Dinner
8:00pm Guest Speaker (Al Charron - 80 Caps & 4 World Cups)
9:00pm Hall of Honour Induction Ceremony
Free Parking - Black & Yellow Semiformal Attire - Hotel Rooms available at a Special Rate
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Only Days Away from Vancouver 2010 |
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With the 2010 Olympic & Paralympic Games in Vancouver just around the corner, the World will soon have the opportunity to watch top athletes demonstrate their skills and compete for one of the most prestigious honours in sport.
It is important for everyone to remember that Olympic athletes start somewhere - The many sport and recreation programs available in our local community are essential to the development of the next generation of Canada's elite athletes. It is in these local sport organizations that teach children the hard work, dedication, perseverance, and basic skills that build Olympic athletes.
Support Niagara's local sport organizations by lending your support as a volunteer at one of their upcoming events or sponsoring a child's registration fees to allow them to play.
Don't forget to tune into the Olympics and show your support for Canada's athletes.
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Canadian Tour Championships return to Niagara
August 23-29, 2010 at the St. Catharines Golf & Country Club |
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FISA World Masters Rowing Coming to Niagara |
Coming to Henley Island in St. Catharines September 2nd-5th, 2010.
The Niagara Sport Commission has taken on the role of General Manager for the upcoming FISA World Masters Rowing Regatta. The event will welcome thousands of the highest calibre rowers competing in the Masters Division (age 27+) from around the world.
The staff and volunteers at the Niagara Sport Commission look forward to the opportunity to assist with the execution of this great event.
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Golf Tips from Legends on the Niagara Golf Academy |
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During the winter months it is important to keep the golf muscles active and toned by taking a few swings every day. If you can use a weighted club to perform the swings you will be ready to go when the snow finally melts.
Try 20 swings twice a day to keep your golf swing in shape over the winter or better still, get out to an indoor range and hit some balls to maintain your hand eye coordination as well.
More tips will follow in upcoming newsletters |
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Get Involved in Local Sport |
| Brock Bowls for Kids - Feb. 3-4
IceDogs Free Community Skate- Feb. 23rd
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community skate contact Brianne Whitty 
