August 25, 2011 NEWSLETTER from ROWONTARIO- Events Issue!

August 25, 2011

Sports Day in Canada

CBC Sports, ParticipACTION, and True Sport have teamed up to present Sports Day in Canada. Sports Day, September 17, will be the culmination of a week-long, nationwide celebration of sport.

In the days leading up to Sports Day, clubs and organizations all over the country will be showing Canadians what they have to offer. To coincide with the 2nd Annual Sports Day in Canada festivities, ROWONTARIO is encouraging members to open your boathouses for an Open House and/or Try- It Day during the week of September 10-17, 2011.

Once you've decided on an event, register it on the Sports Day website at http://sportsday.cbc.ca/home The details of your event will be added to the list on the Sports Day website. You will also have access to customizable tools to promote your event.

Jersey Day- As part of Sports Day in Canada, every Canadian is being encouraged to wear a favorite sports jersey to work or school. on Friday September 16 join by wearing your club colours or favorite rowing shirt!

Possible Sports Day Activities for Rowing Clubs

Host an open house
Invite spectators to an intra-club regatta

Provide a free Try-It session
Invite a member of the media to ride in the coach boat during practice
Organize an afterschool Try-It session aimed at students from your local highschool.
Have another idea? Share it with us so we can let other clubs know about it.

Tools/Resources for Sports Day

Waiver for Non-Members:

Sports Day events are intended for non-members so you'll want them to sign waivers.
Click for a sample Rowing Canada waiver (p.g 12/13)

Sports Day Website

Share your event on the ROWONTARIO website

Events Issue!

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September 16-17 Joy of Sculling Ridley Conference

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September 17 Sports Day in Canada!

September 18 Western Invitational, UWO Boat Club
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September 18 Head of Madawaska, Burnstown Rowing Club

September 25 Head of the Rideau, Ottawa Rowing Club

October 1               Head of the Trent, Trent      University/Peterborough
                               Rowing Club
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October 15 Brock Invitational, St. Catharines

October 29 OUA Championships, St. Catharines

November 5&6 CURA Championships, Welland

November 11-13 National Rowing Championships, Welland

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Fall 2011 Events Issue