Be the Spark campaign launched
Victoria, BC (April 30, 2020) — Team BC staff are sharing uplifting messages with athletes, coaches, managers and volunteers to keep them inspired and active following the announcement in March that the Halifax 2020 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) are postponed. The Be the Spark campaign kicked off on April 30 with a video of Indigenous…
Traditional Ways to Stay Healthy and Active Include Both Dance and Games
Traditional games are passed down through generations. The Active for Life website says that “traditional sports and games can help strengthen a child’s sense of culture while increasing physical literacy and physical activity levels. These games are a way of passing on survival skills from their ancestors.” Traditionally, games have been played to celebrate the good…
2020 Cascadia RCA Masters Championships Cancelled
Due to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, RCA and the Cascadia Regatta Association have jointly decided to cancel the 2020 Cascadia Rowing Canada Aviron Masters Championships, which was scheduled to take place July 17 to 19, 2020 in Burnaby, BC. The partnership between RCA and the Cascadia Regatta Association will continue for the hosting of this…
Double world junior medallist among Victor Davis Award recipients
Finlay Knox won two medals at last year’s World Junior Swimming Championships, but the 19-year-old from Okotoks, Alta., remains as soft-spoken as ever. “I just want to continue having fun while pushing myself every day,” said Knox, who took silver in the 200-metre individual medley and anchored Canada’s medley relay to bronze at the world…
Larry Brinker Appointed to Equestrian Canada Driving Committee
Ottawa, ON, April 29, 2020 – Equestrian Canada (EC) is pleased to announce that Larry Brinker of Langley, BC, has been appointed to the 2020 Driving Committee for a two-year term. Brinker brings much experience to the Committee as a Senior Combined Driving Judge and experienced clinician who most recently taught two combined driving clinics…
Ian Kent, the new ParaTT Program Manager for TTCAN
The Board of Directors of TTCAN, at its meeting on 9 April 2020, accepted a proposal presented by Ian Kent to develop, implement and manage a new ParaTT Development Program and to manage the ParaTT National Team program. Ian is engaged as a volunteer with a modest monthly honorarium. In addition, a new ParaTT Committee…
How you can stay healthy and keep active from home!
Tips from our Sport and Healthy Living Teams What’s in this issue: Teas for Immune & Respiratory Health FitNation: Lockdown Edition! Physical Literacy at Home Video Series Coaches Training Tips for home – Core Strength National Coaching Awards – Nomination Open Free Coach Resources Employment Notice – Sport & Physical Activity Coordinator, Van Island COVID-19…
Sail Canada Updates
COVID-19 Sail Canada continues to monitor the evolving COVID-19 health pandemic and will provide the sailing community with regular updates through our website, social media, and weekly newsletters. The health and safety of our members continues to be the main priority. We are here to help you during this time! Contact the Sail Canada staff…
Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Local Sport
CALGARY, Alberta – Sport Calgary today announced the results of a survey on the impact of COVID-19 on local sport organizations. “The results of our Sport Calgary survey show that sport organizations in our city are facing a generational challenge in their response to COVID-19,” said Catriona Le May Doan, President & CEO Sport Calgary….
Sport Manitoba Announces Postponement of the Manitoba Games powered by Manitoba Hydro to 2021
April 27, 2020 (Winnipeg, MB) – To keep Manitobans safe and reduce the spread of COVID-19, Sport Manitoba and the Dauphin Host Society have announced that the Manitoba Games powered by Manitoba Hydro that were set to take place from August 9–15, 2020, have been postponed and will take place next summer in Dauphin from July 11–17, 2021. Sport…