Niagara Sport Commission Helps Clubs Generate Revenue
| The Niagara Sport Commission has
launched a collection of services to help Niagara's sport clubs generate
revenue from corporate partners, granting organizations, and advertisers.
The Niagara Sport Commission is
committed to supporting sport clubs in their efforts to provide quality
programs to the residents of Niagara, and to bid for, organize, and host sport
tournaments, meets, and events. "Assisting clubs to access sustainable sources
of revenue beyond registration fees is a priority" says McRoberts, who has been
working with local sport clubs to design and build a collection of services. "These
services can be tailored to the specific needs of each sport club, tournament,
meet, or multi-sport event" explains McRoberts, who championed efforts to bring
web-based services like on-line registration, game scheduling, and individual
team websites to Niagara's sport clubs and events through a partnership with both
the LeagueToolbox and EventToolbox software packages. Read More...
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Twenty Valley Niagara Wine Country Run
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June 12th, 2010 the 2nd
annual Twenty Valley Niagara Wine Country Run will wind its way through Niagara's wine country.
There will be a half marathon, half marathon relay, 10k run, and a 4k
walk/stroll.
Starting at 3:00pm, the race will end in the village of Jordan where a Finish Line Party will take place from 11:00am-11:00pm on Main Street. This celebration will be highlighted by gourmet food vendors, shops, cafes, galleries, live entertainment and an awards ceremony.
Volunteers
are needed for the race day on Saturday, June 12th as well as for
our runner's expo on Friday, June 11th and Saturday, June 12th.
Volunteer roles vary from course marshals, registration, and start/finish area,
as well as aid stations and official cheering stations. All volunteers receive a commemorative
t-shirt, refreshments, and the opportunity to be part of this historic
event!
For more information about the event, to register, or for volunteer information visit www.winecountryrun.com. Please send any inquiries to info@winecountryrun.com.
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Celebrate the Gale Centre's Grand Opening
| Residents from across the Niagara
Region
are invited to the Gale Centre on Sunday June 27th between 10am-5pm to join in the Grand Opening Celebrations.
The Gale Centre (located at 4171 Fourth Avenue, Niagara Falls) features
four
NHL-sized ice rinks one of which seats over 2000 people. The facility
also
includes a community room, meeting rooms and office space for its user
groups.
Grand Opening events
include free public skating, demonstrations from user groups, facility
tours
and other activities for all ages. There will also be a Parking Lot
Party,
featuring music and entertainment from Renegade and The Maddhatters.
Event keepsakes will be available for attendees of the event, as will food,
drink,
and free cake.
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Go Transit Seasonal Service Returns to Niagara
|  With approximately 50,000 passengers
utilizing the inaugural service last summer, GO Transit will once again
run
seasonal weekend and holiday train service to the Niagara Region.
This
season,
the train service will be offered from May 21 to September 26. The
schedule
will include one trip per direction on Fridays, in addition to three
train
trips each direction on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. This service
will run
concurrently with the existing GO Bus service. Visit the GO Transit website for
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Niagara Girls Minor Softball Association's 23rd Annual Teddy Bear Tournament
| On July 9th, 10th and 11th,
the Niagara Girls Minor Softball Association will be hosting more than 60 teams from across Canada and the United States as they come to Niagara to compete in this year's Teddy Bear Tournament.
This event will be held at nine different ballparks across Niagara Falls. Registration fee for this event is $375/team, and guarantees a minimum of 3 (three)
games for each team.
The NGMSA also welcomes any who wish to volunteer for this event and invite
you to contact them regarding this opportunity. For more details, please visit www.ngmsa.ca. |
5th Annual Community Adult Soccer Tournament
| The 5th Annual Community Adult Soccer Tournament will be hosted on Monday June 28, 2010 at the Memorial Park, NOTL.
Event proceeds will benefit the Zisize Youth Drama Project in Ingwavuma, South Africa. Ingwavuma is a severely poverty stricken area in Kwa ZuluNatal, South Africa with a 37% HIV/AIDS infection rate. The Zisize Charity, has done wonders in the region-building schools, two libraries, running feeding programs, supporting child headed households, and housing/caring for 21 children in their orphan cottage. For more information about what has been done in Zisize visit
www.zisize.org.
Registration is $25 per player, which includes a barbecue, juice bar, and prizes. For more information and/or to register for the tournament please contact
Stephen Sillett or Jennifer Jimenez at 416 823 4957.
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New 3-foot Bicycle Passing Law
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| On May 18th, Toronto region MPP
Cheri DiNovo introduced a private members bill requiring motorists to leave
more space when passing cyclists. This law, which states that motorists must
give at least 3-feet of clearance to cyclists, will increase awareness and
encourage drivers to share the road.
Cycling enthusiasts are urging
others to contact their local MPPs to encourage their involvement and continue
to spread the message. With continued efforts, Ontario roads can become safer
for motor vehicles and cyclists alike.
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| The Niagara Sport Commission would like to congratulate Advisory
Committee Member
and Regional Medical Officer of Health, Robin Williams on her receipt of
the Hope Award from the Niagara Child and Youth Services Foundation.
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Legends on the Niagara Golf Tip
| Shift your weight when you swing
| Too many bad swings are
caused when we try to stay "still" as we swing.
On your back swing, move your
weight to the take away side and consciously put some pressure on your
knee and
quad muscle as you turn (keep your original knee flex).
The down
swing starts
with a little lateral movement to the target with your hips, then
transfer your
weight to the front leg as fast and controlled as possible, keeping your
balance. You should feel like you're moving from one foot to the other,
if not,
you're probably loosing power.
Remember, the golf swing is like
throwing a ball, it
requires you to make a forward move to the target
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| Upcoming Sport Events | |
For information about upcoming sport events happening in Niagara Region visit our Events Calendar
If you would like to have details about your event included on our events calendar, please email us. |
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