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Greetings!
This monthly enewsletter is to keep you informed about
great sport events and opportunities in our region as well as
across the province.
Please note that all email addresses at Sport Manitoba
have changed. I can be reached at central@sportmanitoba.ca and
Phyllis Boulton can be reached at phyllis.boulton@sportmanitoba.ca
If you find this information valuable please forward it
onto your friends, family and colleagues, and of course you can
unsubscribe at any time.
Yours in Sport,
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AROUND THE REGION
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Outdoor
Playspace Design Workshop
May
26 - Carman
More
info click here
or call 822-5418
Central Hershey's Track Meet
Reg. deadline May 28
Track Meet June 4 - Carman
Sports Day in Canada
Reg. deadline May 28
Learn to Train/Train to Train Coach Development Clinic
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Sport Alliances - Bringing
Community Sport Together
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Sport
Alliances throughout Manitoba are bringing their community
sports together. More and more organizations are realizing the
value of partnering.
In
small communities the number of organizations providing
"sport" programs and services can number in the
dozens. By forming an Alliance these groups not only achieve
their individual goals but also develop common goals and a
"collective will for the development of sport" in their
community. The teamwork approach results in a more efficient
sharing of the community's limited resources.
Manitoba
currently has 8 Community Sport Alliances: Winnipeg, Brandon,
Tri S, Beausejour, Lakeshore, Roblin-Shellmouth, Swan Valley and
Morden. The Morden Community Sport and Leisure
Alliance (MCSLA) has been active in providing coach development
opportunities in the Morden area. Most recently the MCSLA
hosted a Dartfish 'Analyze This' training session.
Dartfish is a
biomechanical analysis program. DARTFISH
Software analysis tools include: Timing events (e.g. batting swing);
Measuring movements (e.g. step length); Measuring velocity of
movements (e.g. ball speed); Video overlay (compare athletes to
professional/elite athletes); StroMotion software (view video footage
frame-by-frame)
Long before arriving at the Winter Olympics, athletes
used Dartfish in their training routines to analyze their
performances and correct mistakes, to evaluate their opponents'
performances and to increase their chances of taking home a medal.
Broadcasters around the globe have used the unique StroMotion and
SimulCam features to enhance production and create stunning analyses
for the worldwide viewing public.
The MCSLA has purchased the Dartfish software and equipment
and has made it available for rent by local organizations. Anyone using the equipment must
first complete the 'Analyze This' Dartfish software training.
A second clinic
was hosted by the MCSLA in April presenting a new educational
DVD for coaches. The Learn to Train
/Train to Train DVD focuses on Dynamic Warm-up, Core
Strength and Speed Development. It features developmental
athletes in age appropriate drills and is the first of a series of
multi-sport videos dealing with Long Term Athlete
Development. The MCSLA will be hosting another Learn
to Train/Train to Train clinic on June 22nd. For more
information contact coordinator@mcsla.net .
These are just a few examples of how a Community
Sport Alliance can bring opportunities to your community. If
you would like more information about Community Sport Alliances please
contact Sport Manitoba Central Region at 822-6735 or 1-866-774-2220
ext. 1.
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KidSport
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The Spring
deadline to apply for KidSport funding has now passed and
allocations have been made. Central Region approved
69 applications, allocating $6,719 this spring. This is a
35% increase in funds allocated compared with the spring of
2009.
 KidSport receives no government funding and thus must
raise all funds through the local communities. When donations are
made to KidSport Central Region, 100% of the donation stays
within Central Region and goes directly to children in need.
If
you would like to support the children in Central Region and
give them the chance to participate in sport, please click here or contact
the Sport Manitoba - Central Region office to make a donation.
If you are interested in volunteering to help at any
KidSport events or joining the KidSport Committee, please also
contact our office.
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MASRC Athlete Scholarship
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The Manitoba Aboriginal Sport & Recreation Council
annually presents scholarships to sixteen Aboriginal students who
have demonstrated a commitment to sport in Manitoba. Our goal
is to encourage students to continue being active while attending a
recognized post secondary institute. All students who will be
graduating in the 2009/2010 academic session and who are
enrolled/enrolling in a recognized Post Secondary Institute are
encouraged to apply.
Eligibility
1. The MASRC will award Athlete Scholarships to
Aboriginal students graduating from S4 (Grade 12) and who are
enrolling into a full time University or other recognized Post
Secondary Institution.
2. All candidates must complete the application form
in full and provide all required information, documents, and letters
in order for their applications to be considered.
3. A candidate must have proficiency in sport, and
have a minimum "C" (65%) average in his/her grades.
4. Scholarships will be awarded to those Aboriginal
Youth who have shown athletic leadership in Manitoba's amateur sport
community through well rounded participation as an athlete, as well
as on the basis of academic standing, and other school/community
related activities.
For more information or to download an application form
click on the MASRC logo.
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Carman Collegiate Hosts Central
Hershey's Track Meet
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Carman
Collegiate will be hosting a Central Region Hershey's Track Meet on
Friday, June 4th. Athletes born in 1996 to 2001 are eligible to
attend. Age is determined as of how old the athlete is on
December 31, 2010. Each athlete may enter 4 events plus one
relay event.
Cost: $2.00/athlete.
Registration deadline May 28, 2010
Registration forms are available at your local school or
contact the Sport Manitoba Central Region office at 822-6735, toll
free 1-866-774-2220 ext. 1 or email central@sportmanitoba.ca.
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Sports Day in Canada
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Do
you have a sport event or activity being held in
July,
August or early September?
Sports Day in Canada is a new
national event that celebrates sport at all levels across Canada.
Using the model that CBC created for Hockey Day in Canada and
building off the momentum of the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Games,
Sports Day in Canada is an opportunity to showcase all manner of
sports, while mobilizing the nation in the power of being active.
Sports Day in Canada will be the culmination of a week (September
11-18, 2010) of sporting events and festivals, celebrating grassroots
sport stories, engaging citizens in physical activity and rallying
local organizations to provide participatory opportunities in
communities across Canada.
Would you like your event or activity to be part of
Sports Day in Canada? The Steering Committee of Sports Day in Canada
is building an inventory of sport events and activities that could be
featured and profiled by our broadcast partner, CBC Sports, leading
up to a 2-4 hour broadcast on September 18, 2010.
There will be many opportunities for your
event/activity/programming to potentially be involved:
-It could be one of the sports/events chosen as the anchor/focal
point of Sports Da-It could be one of the sports/events featured on
Sports Day
-It could be one of the sports/events profiled on Sports Day
-It could be one of the sports/events featured on CBC's This Week in
Sport (pre-promotion during 10 weeks leading up to Sports Day)
-It could be one of the sports/events featured as ParticipACTION True
Sport Moments (pre-promotion during 10 weeks leading up to Sports
Day)
Here's
your chance to get involved - Complete the inventory form found
by clicking here.
The
deadline is FRIDAY MAY 28.
For more information about Sports Day in Canada click on the True
Sport Icon.
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