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2011 Atom Boys Basketball Championship in Niagara Recap
The Niagara Sport Commission (NSC) would like to thank Ontario Basketball, Brock University and Niagara College for playing host to this year's 2011 Atom Boys Basketball Championships that ran from April 1-3. The NSC would also like to thank the convenors, minor officials, game officials, coaches, families, and advertisers that dedicated their time to this event; without them, it could not have been such a success. All weekend long every team played with intensity and passion, and it was a pleasure for the NSC to have experienced the dedication that these athletes have to becoming better basketball players.
The event saw 52 teams, 700 athletes and 1,500 spectators stay in the Niagara Region throughout the tournament, and local businesses are estimated to have received approximately $450,000 in economic benefits from the tournament.
The NSC would like to thank everyone involved, and cannot wait to host the U17 Juvenile Boys Basketball Championships that will run May 27-29. This event will see approximately 65 teams visit the Niagara Peninsula. The NSC is excited to have the opportunity to work with its hosts and Ontario Basketball again in May, and further into the future as well.
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The Official Launch of the Niagara Accessible Sport Commission!
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The Niagara Accessible Sport Commission will be presented with a $2500 cheque from Parasport Ontario to officially launch the accessible sport commission's existence in the Niagara
Region, on April 9th at Brock University in Walker Complex Gym 2 at 12pm. The NASC encourages everyone to come out and celebrate this event. The Niagara Accessible Sport Commission will be present at the following events to help push forward the mandate:
- June 1 - Ready Willing and Able Session at Niagara Peninsula Children Centre (NPCC)
- July 15-23 - Women's U-25 World Wheelchair Basketball Championships at Brock University
- August 6 - Brock Niagara Penguins Open House at Brock University.
For more information on the Niagara Accessible Sport Commission, visit the Niagara Sport Commission website where you will find a tab for the NASC. Click on the calendar and you will find a listing of all upcoming community disabled sporting events. The commission can be reached by email at niagaraaccessiblesports@yahoo.ca if you have any questions or comments.
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Technique, Fitness and Fun on the Water with the South Niagara Rowing Club
Rowing has become a HUGE sport in the Niagara Region - our local athletes are seeing incredible successes Nationally & Internationally and the sport is growing rapidly! Want to know what it's all about? Interested in learning to row, and joining ARL - South Niagara Rowing Club's Adult Recreational League?
Regardless of your skill level, there is a place for you in ARL! South Niagara Rowing Club is excited to announce that two 6 week (12 rows) sessions are coming up. Come learn, exercise & have fun out on the canal on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6-8:30pm.
- Session 1: Mon May 16 - Mon June 27
- Session 2: Mon July 4 - Wed August 17
Sign up alone, or bring a team of friends. For more information and to register, visit southniagararowingclub.ca.
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| Wheelchair Basketball at Brock University this Spring and Summer | |
Wheelchair Basketball Canada will host the inaugural Women's U25 World Wheelchair Basketball Championships at Brock University in St. Catharines this summer. This international event will feature competition from eight countries! The Tournament runs from July 15th to 21st. For more information,visit Wheelchair Basketball Canada now!
Don't wait until July for wheelchair basketball competition; check out the 2nd Annual Brock Niagara Penguins Wheelchair Basketball Tournament on Saturday April 9th at Brock U! Over 100 athletes will compete from 9am to 4pm in Gym 2, Walker Complex. Come out and support your local Brock Niagara Penguins. For more information on this upcoming event, check out niagarapenguins.org.
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Join Go Girl Golf's Monday Evening Ladies League now!
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The League will run from May 9th through to September 26th and allows ladies of any skill level participate in a fun and non-competitive season of golf at Legends Golf Academy in Niagara Falls.
Registrants will receive League golf every Monday night with discounted green fees, practice time before golf, Tips from the Pros nights, special feature nights with prizes and gifts, wine and beer tasting, bring a friend events, networking and more!
Early Bird Registration is $100 until April 10th, and $115 after April 10th until May 2nd. May 2nd will offer Swing into Spring Practice Night and final registration from 5 to 7:30pm at the Legends Golf Academy in Niagara Falls. For more information or to register, e-mail Sandi or visit gogirlgolf.ca.
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| Niagara Falls allocates funding to sport tourism |
The City of Niagara Falls has voted in favour of a new sport tourism policy that will allocate funding to attract out-of-town tournaments to city facilities. A budget of $20,000 has been allocated to this initiative and will be distributed to tournament organizers whose out-of-town participants stay overnight at local hotels.
Hosting tournaments boosts the economy, as the influx of tourists increases spending at local businesses. Accordingly, larger events with higher economic stimulation will receive more funding than a smaller event. This new initiative will serve as further incentive for organizations to bring more tournaments to the Niagara region. The policy will come into effect May 1, 2011.
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Not So Pro Spring and Summer Leagues are here!
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Don't miss out on Not So Pro Leagues in Niagara this spring and summer. NSP Spring and Summer sports begin in just a few weeks and give everyone the opportunity to be active and meet new people while engaging in sport!
Beach Volleyball, Soccer, Softball and Ultimate Frisbee leagues are available for all adults in Niagara. Both teams and individuals are welcome to register.
Registration deadline for Spring leagues is April 18th (or when divisions sell out) so register now! Visit NotSoPro.com for more details and to secure your spot online.
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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 in our events, please email us.
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