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International Canoe Federation Visits Niagara
| Members of the International Canoe Federation's
(ICF) Sprint Council were hosted in Niagara this past weekend as part of the
lead up to the 2013 ICF World Jr Championships and technical planning for the
2015 Pan/Para Pan Games. Welland as the host city and venue for canoe/kayak
and open water swim, brought the international delegation, from Canada,
Belarus, Japan, Holland, Finland, and Germany, to the area with the help of the
Welland Recreational Canal Corporation, Niagara Sport Commission and Niagara
Falls Tourism.
Over the course of four days of meetings and
planning for upcoming ICF events and championships, the delegation completed a
very positive technical visit to Welland and the Welland International
Flatwater Centre (WIFC). The review included well received tours of
residences and facilities at Niagara College and Brock University.
In all, the visit saw the ICF Delegation visit
six of Niagara's twelve municipalities showcasing all that Niagara has to
offer. Through the graciousness of local business and tourism members at
Inniskillin Winery, the Americana Spa & Resort and Margaritaville the
delegates received a fantastic taste of Niagara's world class
hospitality. The abundance of options and attractions in Niagara left a
very visible and positive impression on delegates.
"While
the premise of the visit is a sporting event in Welland, the visit was a
testament to what we, all of us in Niagara, can offer to the world and achieve
when working together," said Stephen Fischer, Executive Director of the
Canal Corp and WIFC. "Truly a wining combination", suggested
Frank Garner, ICF Sprint Council Chair, "the sporting world is and will be
most impressed with Welland/Niagara."
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Niagara Region and Brock University hosts Inaugural Meeting of the Community Sport Councils of Ontario
| On the evening of September 23, members from
Ontario's 20 sport councils gathered at Brock University for the inaugural
Community Sport Councils of Ontario (CSCO) workshop symposium. The
two-day event kicked off Thursday night with Ian Troop, CEO of the 2015 Pan
American Games Organizing Committee, addressing the CSCO about the upcoming
Games and the potential involvement of sport councils and commissions all over
Ontario. Mr. Troop presented his vision for the Games before fielding
questions and comments from the CSCO members. The engagement allowed the
CSCO to gain insight into what is to come over the next five years leading up
to the Games and the many partnerships that could be made and utilized to allow
all parties to capitalize on Toronto's winning bid for 2015.
Friday morning the Community Sport Councils of
Ontario met once more for an all-day workshop. Representatives from the
various councils engaged in group discussions and made contributions that will
ultimately help to shape both a model and vision for the CSCO. The group
focused on addressing possible implications and adversities for the CSCO by
exploring those faced by each individual member. The workshop wrapped up
with the group concentrating on structuring a foundation for the CSCO to build
upon so that the organization can continue to grow. The CSCO will now
focus on achieving an Ontario Trillium Grant for 2011 to assist with
funding. Susan Levesque of the SportLink Greater Sudbury Sport Council was
gracious enough to offer to host the next CSCO symposium, the date for which is
still to be set.
We would like to thank Brock University, Trillium
Foundation and the department of Sport Management for their work in partnering
to host the event.
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You're Invited...
| Event: Panel discussion on Sport's Contribution to Niagara's Economy and Community Wellbeing
Date: Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Time: 8:00 am to 10:00 am
Location: MacBain Centre, Coronation Room,
7150 Montrose Rd, Niagara Falls
Host: Niagara Community Observatory
The
Niagara Community Observatory welcomes Niagara's sport clubs to the official
release of the policy brief, Not
Just Fun and Games: Sport's Contribution to Niagara's Economy and Community
Wellbeing.
A panel including Brian Hutchings, Niagara Region's Commission
of Community Services, Stephen Fisher, Executive Director of the Welland
International Flatwater Centre, and Scott McRoberts, Director of the Niagara
Sport Commission, will share their insights on sport's place in Niagara's
economy and its role in our communities.
Light
refreshments will be provided. For additional information, please contact Laura
Cousens at 905-688-5550 ext. 4748.
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Free Risk Management Guide for Community Sport Organizations
| Our friends at the Centre for Sport and Law have published a free Risk Management Guide for
Community Sport Organizations. The Guide is a collection of their 20
years of experience in the sport industry helping sport organizations with
their risk management policies and procedures. The Guide is over 100
pages long and contains tip, tools, and strategies for risk management
practices. You can obtain the free Guide by clicking on this link and registering with 2010 Legacies Now. The 20 seconds it takes to
register is time well spent to obtain this useful document.
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Niagara Falls International Marathon - October 24, 2010
| The Niagara Falls International Marathon
celebrated its inaugural running in 1974. The race was known as the Skylon
Marathon. Beginning during the first wave of the North American running boom,
it quickly became a favourite as it was, and still is, the only marathon in the
world that starts in one country and finishes in another... a destination
marathon that crosses an international border, providing the runners with an
experience of a lifetime. Niagara Falls International Marathon is also a Boston
Qualifier.
Race Date: October 24th, 2010
Start Times:
- Marathon - 10:00am
- 1812 Peace and Friendship Marathon Relay -
10:00am
- Peace and Friendship Hand Crank Marathon -
9:55am
- Half-Marathon Run - 10:00am
- Half-Marathon Walk - 10:00am
- 10km Run - 8:30am (starts at Marathon Finish
Line)
- 5km Run - 9:30am (starts at Marathon Finish
Line)
- Schools Marathon Challenge - 10:15am
To find out more information or register online
(until October 20th) please visit the event website.
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September 22nd's Live, Play, Be Tobacco Free Information Session
| Thank you to all organizations who attended the
September 22nd information session at Club Roma in St. Catharines. Local
organizations gathered to learn more about round three of the Play, Live, Be
Tobacco Free grant program.
Open to any not-for-profit sport organization,
the session was focused on the development and promotion of Tobacco-Free
Policies. Headed by Scott McRoberts of the Niagara Sport Commission and
Grace Toki and Marty Mako of Niagara Region Public Health, attendees learned
about the Commission's collaboration with Play, Live, Be Tobacco Free and the
opportunity to apply for a grant. The grants, which range from $500 to
$5,000, can be utilized by the recipient to develop and implement a program for
their organization that serves to endorse Tobacco-Free sport and
recreation.
Thank
you to Club Roma's general manager, Armand Di Fruscio, who spoke on behalf of
his organization's experience with Play, Live, Be Tobacco Free. Congratulations to the soccer club, the first organization in the region to
receive the grant and develop a Tobacco Free program.
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| Legends on the Niagara Academy Golf Tip | |
Ever
wondered how to increase your club head speed and hit it further?
It's
as simple as using your ears! Turn your driver upside down and take your grip
just under the head in the regular way. Swing a club as if you were going to
play a normal shot, but don't hit the ground. Notice that the club makes a
"swoosh" noise as it passes through the impact area.
Close
your eyes and listen to the noise for a few swings then try to increase the
volume or noise level. The louder the noise the greater the club head speed,
the greater the club head speed the farther the ball goes. Try it in the back
yard and if you really want to hit it farther then work your golf muscles with
a weighted club as well.
Remember,
distance is nice but your scores get better with accuracy ... work on direction
first.
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