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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
Events Issue! 
( Any additional information to each announcement will appear as blue links)

 

September 16-17    Joy of Sculling Ridley Conference

                                (See side panel for more information) 

 

September 17          Sports Day in Canada!

 

September 18         Western Invitational, UWO Boat Club
                                More Information

 

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
                               More Information

 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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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 

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Joy of Sculling Ridley Conference

Joy of Sculling Ridley Conference - 1st Annual

Friday, September 16 - Saturday, September 17, 2011

Hosted by Ridley College, St. Catharines, Ontario

http://www.thejoyofsculling.com

 

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