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Jessica Kemp named to Niagara Falls Sports Wall of Fame
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Congratulations to Niagara Sport Commission Advisory Committee member, Jessica Kemp, who was recently named to the Niagara Falls Sports Wall of Fame.
The 22nd annual induction ceremony was held on January 30th at the Gale Centre in Niagara Falls. The event marked the first to take place at the Wall of Fame's new home in the 7-month-old facility.
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| | 2011 Sports Wall of Fame, January 30, Gale Centre Niagara Falls. Mayor Jim Diodati with inductee Jessica Kemp |
Jessica had not only a successful high school and college basketball career in Niagara, but a professional career in Holland as well. She won numerous awards and titles throughout her play, which paralleled her academic successes. The Niagara Sport Commission congratulates Jessica and all of the inductees into the Niagara Falls Sports Wall of Fame.
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Sportsfest is Almost Here!
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The 2011 Port Colborne Sportsfest is fast approaching! This year, the event is being held February 17-20 at various venues throughout the city and has something for everyone. From sports like swimming, volleyball and hockey to engaging activities like trivia and cook-offs, participants throughout Niagara are guaranteed a fantastic outing.
Sportsfest provides recreational activities for all ages and shows what Port Colborne has to offer while promoting a healthy lifestyle. TSN's James Duthie will be in attendance for Sportsfest's Celebrity Evening, featuring a Meet and Greet, sports memorabilia silent auction and question and answer period. The Mayor's Cup Hockey Tournament will also be going on for the duration of the event.
Check out the website for the full Sportsfest agenda and more information on this fun and exciting winter celebration.
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2011 Subaru Niagara Running Series
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The 2011 Subaru Niagara Running Series features seven races throughout the beautiful and scenic Niagara Region. The series is spread over the course of the year, with the first run kicking off in February. From fun 2 kilometer runs to challenging half marathons, this running series has something for everyone.
Sign up for just one race or compete in all seven! Many of the race days feature events for not only runners but spectators too, including barbeques, live music, wine tastings and more. Most races include prizes for top competitors and proceeds go to benefit various charities.
Check out course maps, race details, registration and more by clicking here!
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Sun Life Advisors Charity Hockey Tournament comes to Niagara
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This March, over 200 Sun Life advisors from across Canada will take part in a three-day hockey tournament. Dozens of financial advisors will participate in the Sun Life Advisors Charity Hockey Tournament at the Gale Centre in Niagara Falls.
The event will run from March 1st through to the 3rd, with tournament play taking place the last two days from 8am to 4pm. A final charity game will be played on the final day between the Sun Life All-Stars and an NHL Alumni Team. The NHLers will include local hockey stars such as Marcel Dionne, Al McDonough, and more. A "meet and greet" with the NHL Alumni will close the event, at the Casa D'Oro restaurant in Niagara Falls.
With the help of corporate sponsors and local businesses, the event hopes to raise over $25,000 for the community. This year's charities are Community Care, Project SHARE and Big Brothers & Big Sisters.
Tickets to the NHL Alumni Game are $10 for adults and $5 for children and include a free family skate on March 3rd from 5:30 until 6:30. To inquire about sponsorship opportunities or purchase tickets for the NHL Alumni game, please contact Lester Ste. Croix at 905-374-9494 (lester.stecroix@sunlife.com) or Cindy Haines at 905-687-4063 (cindy.haines@sunlife.com).
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| Club Excellence |
Club Excellence workshops focus on building a network of healthy, strong and sustainable sport clubs and sport organizations across Canada. These 8 hour interactive events give participants a chance to work with a trained facilitator to identify challenges and solutions that are meaningful to each organization. Through shared learning, the goal is to create a stronger sport system overall across the country.
Workshops cover challenges and solutions in areas such as coaching, organizational effectiveness, quality programs and more. If you think that your organization could benefit from attending a Club Excellence workshop and would like to see one brought to the Niagara Region, let us know.
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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 in our events, please email us. |
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