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Dear Curtiss,
February is usually the time of year when
everyone starts to look forward to warmer weather and playing
late spring & summer sports. As registration
approaches for these sports, we'd like to
remind parents about the April 30th deadline to apply for
KidSport Funding Assistance. For more information on KidSport,
please read our article below.
Feedback and suggestions for future
issues of our eNews are welcome. We can even help you share
your news and information, too. Call the Central Office at
822-6735 for more information.
If you find the information in our eNews valuable please
forward it onto your friends, family, and colleagues.
Yours in Sport,
Leanne Traynor & Phyllis Boulton
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IMPORTANT DATES
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Nomination
Deadline for Coaching Manitoba Excellence Awards
February 3
Manitoba
in motion Community
Physical Acitivity Grant Deadline
February 6
Nomination
Deadline for MB Aboriginal Athlete Awards
February 17
Coach
of the Month Nomination Deadline
February 25
Recreation
Connections Conference
February 29 -
March 2
Application Deadline
for National Soccer B License Course
KidSport
Financial Assistance Application Deadline
April
30
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Sport For Life Grant Manual
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Sport Manitoba's
2011-2012 Sport For Life Grant Manual will be in effect until
March 30th, 2012. Don't forget to submit your applications and
post event reports to receive your sport development
funding We currently offer the following grants:
- Hosting an Athlete Skill Development
Clinic/Camp
- Hosting a Regional Championship
- Athlete/Team Travel Assistance
- Coach/Official Travel Assistance
- Provincial Sport Organization Club
Development Grant
- Introduction of a New Sport to a Community
- Sport Special Initiatives
- Bingo's
Click Here for
information on each of the available grant, as well as their
corresponding application forms!
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Up-Coming KidSport Deadline
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The next
KidSport application deadline for the Central
Region is APRIL 30, 2012. Applications
for spring, summer & early fall sport programs will be accepted
and considered for the April 30th deadline. Applications for
Equipment are accepted on an on-going basis.
Applications are
available in various places: your child's school, from the Sport MB -
Central office, online and some sport organizations.
Please check the KidSport website HERE to
download the most current application form.
It's always
appreciated if applications are sent well in advance of the deadline
dates, including all the required family income documentation etc.
(i.e. Notice of Assessment etc.). There are other forms of income
documentation we will accept in cases where a family has never filed
income tax in Canada. It can take time to gather your
information so please start as soon as possible. Late or
incomplete applications will not be processed.
If you have questions,
please call the Sport Manitoba Central Region office at 822-6735
or
1-866-774-2220 ext. 1.
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Coach Recognition
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Don't forget to
nominate your coach for the Coaching
Manitoba Excellence Awards. The nomination
deadline Friday,
February 3, 2012. Major Award Categories for
2011 include:
- Active
Start/Fundamentals (Previously called Grassroots) - Vince
Leah Award
Individuals who coach grassroots athletes of any age. The
coaching environment at this level is primarily non-competitive,
with an emphasis on participation and having fun.
- Learn
to Train-Train to Train (Previously called Developmental) - Dr.
Jack Hunt Award
Coaches who are responsible for athletes developing
competitive skills and preparing for competition
(i.e. regional, provincial, or Canada Games).
- Train
to Compete-Train to Win (Previously called High Performance) -
Peter Williamson Award
Coaches who primarily work with athletes that compete at
the national or international level.
- School
System Athletes - Peter Dick Award
These coaches are paid employees of a school (i.e.
teacher, guidance counselor, principal) who coach as an
extra-curricular activity. This award is open to those
individuals who coach at all grade levels from elementary
through middle years and high school.
When appropriate
the Excellence Awards will also recognize two additional categories:
Years of Service and International Coach.
CLICK HERE
to nominate your coach today!
Another way to
recognize your coaches efforts is by nominating them for Coaching Manitoba's
"Coach of the Month" program. Nominations
are accepted for coaches at all levels of sport (grassroots through
high performance) who make extraordinary contributions to sport and
athlete development. Deadline for nominations is the 25th
of each month. CLICK HERE
to find out how you can make your nomination.
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Manitoba in motion Community Physical Activity Grants
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The Manitoba in
motion Community Physical Activity Grant is available to help
community partnerships plan and implement ways to increase physical
activity. The funds must be used for new or expanded activities and
not for existing programs and services. Providing after school
physical activity options for children and youth could be an eligible
project.
The next
application intake deadline is February 6, 2012.
More information on the grant, eligibility criteria and
application process is available at:
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Manitoba to Host National Soccer B License Course
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The Canadian
Soccer Association has confirmed that Manitoba will be hosting the B
National License course on August 20-26th, 2012.
The B National
License (B License - Part 2) focuses on working with high performance
youth athletes and older ages. This course involves both theory
and practical coaching work. Each participant will undergo two
(2) practical coaching assessments. Successful participants
will receive a Canadian Soccer Association National B License.
Pre-requisite:
Successful pass of 'B' Provincial License and approved application
though the Manitoba Soccer Technical Department.
Course
Length: 6 days residential
Registration:
This is a Canadian Soccer Association course, however ALL coaches
from Manitoba who would like to attend this level must register
through Manitoba Soccer
For
more information on the Manitoba Soccer - B License Candidate
Selection Policy, please visit:
http://www.manitobasoccer.ca/documents/MANITOBATOHOSTNATIONALBLICENSECOURSE.pdf
Deadline
to apply closes as of March 1st, 2012.
Questions?
Please contact Michele Comeau mcomeau@manitobasoccer.ca
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Why Children Want to Play Sports...
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You want your
child to be active and to have fun. Research shows that's exactly
what they want, too. A University of Michigan study asked boys
and girls aged 10 to 12 why they played sports. Click the link
below to find out what their top 5 reasons were!
http://www.activeforlife.ca/january-2011-enews/top-five-reasons-kids-play-sports
Watch this video
about Steve Nash:
http://www.activeforlife.ca/january-2011-enews/steve-nash-the-skateboarding-basketball-superstar/
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Sport
Manitoba - Central Region
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Leanne Traynor
Phyllis
Boulton
Regional
Manager Administrative
Assistant
(204) 822-6735 (204)
822-6735
central@sportmanitoba.ca phyllis.boulton@sportmanitoba.ca
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