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Weekly Newsletter
Have a great weekend!
ROWONTARIO IN ACTION: staff will be at the South Niagara Rowing Club Highschool Invitational this weekend.
Have you had a chance to look at our new website? We have had some great suggestions and feedback so far. Thanks to everyone who has sent in feedback- it really helps to build a site useful to you! Submit feedback here. |
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( Any additional information to each announcement will appear as blue links)
Registration Deadline: May 16, 2011
Register Now
Highschool Bursary: info coming soon!
2011 ROWONTARIO Champs: Regatta info coming soon!
Umpire Clinics, Recert Sessions and Exam: does your license expire this year? Are you famililar with the new racing rules? If you need to recertify your license or brush up on the rules, attend one of the many umpire sessions below.
Umpire Clinic on June 4, 2011 at Brock University Umpire Clinic on July 30, 2011 at Henley Island Re-Cert Session on June 2, 2011 at Henley Island. Re- Cert Session on August 4, 2011 at Henley Island. Umpire Exam: Saturday August 6, 2011 at Henley Island Job Postings: New job postings are on our site. Funding Opportunities: 1- The next Sogo Active grant deadline is June 3, 2011. Community Host Organizations (CHOs) and youth are eligible to receive up to $250 to support one-time events and up to $500 to support challenges (8 weeks or longer) where youth are engaged in physical activity. These funds can support facility use, transportation costs, nutrition, coaching or equipment.
The funding application can only be accessed through "Create Your Own Challenge" on the Sogo Active homepage: www.sogoactive.com. On the second question in the challenge form, make sure you click that you require Sogo Active funding. Once you submit the description of your challenge or event, the funding application should appear automatically. 2- CAAWS Grant Opportunity National Application Deadline May 16
With funding from the Ontario Trillium Foundation, CAAWS is offering incentive grants to groups/organizations interested in increasing physical activity and sport participation among Ontario women aged 55-70+.
Activities that will be funded include:
Modification of existing physical activity/sport programs (communications, structure, leaders, environments, etc.) to make them more appealing to women 55-70+;
Development of new physical activity/sport programs specifically for women 55-70+;
Training of women 55-70+ to be physical activity/sport leaders.
Project Timeline: June 2011 - February 2012
Application Deadline: May 16, 2011
For more information, or the application form and guidelines , visit the CAAWS website or email purpledog@sympatico.ca. |
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Sharing Success: Adaptive Rowing Training Opportunity
Adaptive Rowing Workshop for athletes and coaches. June 11th and 12th at the Argonaut Rowing Club.
The ROWONTARIO Adaptive Rowing Committee is excited to host a weekend of adaptive rowing, coaching, and, education this June. The goals of this workshop are to get the adaptive rowing community together to share ideas and experiences, to strengthen existing programs, help develop new ones, and support both adaptive athletes and coaches.
The weekend will focus on hands-on, practical, training and coaching, with an emphasis on boat and erg work. We will have adaptive equipment at the workshop, and participants should plan on trying out different riggings and styles of rowing. The National Adaptive Rowing Team is coordinating this weekend with ROWONTARIO, and the event will involve past and present NART coaches and athletes. Sessions within the weekend will include: athlete training and care, rigging and strapping, erg technique and training options, and on-water coaching ideas and strategies. The Argonaut RC has an accessible boathouse and boats will be available for LTA, TA and AS rowing.
The weekend is targeted at both recreational and competitive adaptive rowing. Coaches and athletes of all experience levels - absolute novice through experienced competitors are encouraged to attend. Individual sessions within the workshop will be tailored to participants' interests, goals, and past experience.
Registration is $100 per participant for both coaches and athletes and all participants must register ahead of time through the ROWONTARIO website by June 1, 2011. Bursaries to offset athlete and coach costs will be available. Details on bursaries and suggestions for accommodations in Toronto will be available through the ROWONTARIO website in the next two weeks.
If you have questions, or further suggestions, for this workshop contact Thomas Merritt at tjsmerritt@gmail.com. |
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Mark Your Calendar!
May 14/15 Highschool Invitational
South Niagara Rowing Club, Welland
More Information
May 28/29 RCA Development Trials, Welland International Flat- Water Centre-South Course
More Information
May 28- WOSSRC
June 2- Umpire Recert Session, Henley Island
June 4- Umpire Clinic, Brock University
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View the ROWONTARIO CALENDAR |
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As you plan your rowing season don't hesistate to be in contact with ROWONTARIO if we can help you with anything!
Executive Director - Derek Ventnor
High Performance Sport Program and Club Services- Ashley Lethbridge
Lead Coach, National Development Centre Ontario - Phil Marshall
Assistant Coach, National Development Centre Ontario- Siobhan McLaughlin |
Joy of Sculling Conference: Registration Open
Dear Coach, We are thrilled to announce that the Joy of Sculling Conference will make its debut in Canada this Fall! The Joy of Sculling Conference has a lengthy history of successful, informative and enjoyable conferences. Coaches are able to share their ideas and practices in a relaxed environment while learning to develop an understanding of integral coaching. When - September 16 & 17, 2011 Where - Ridley College St. Catharines, ON, Canada We are busy preparing our schedule for the Ridley conference and have an excellent combination of Canadian and American presenters. Our presenters will include: Al Morrow Volker Nolte Mike Purcer Ed McNeely Paul DeVillis Sergei Beliaev Carol Love John Ruscitti Peter Somervil Jason Dorland Jim Joy Mike Thompson Holly Metcalf Registration information will be coming in May but save the date for September 16 & 17, 2011! Be sure to check The Joy of Sculling Website, www.thejoyofsculling.com for additional news as well. |
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