BLAZING PADDLES - February 2010
Three cheers for our 2010 Team Canada athletes on our best Olympic showing ever. We have all been inspired by the performances of our fellow Canadians and the downtown core of Vancouver was truely like 'Expo on steroids'. Whistler was provided the opportunity to showcase itself to world and we shy Canadians have now realized that yelling/cheering makes you feel good!
Sport Matters commissioned an Angus Reed poll and the results for sport are encouraging. Take a few minutes to check it out at: http://canoekayakbc.posterous.com/public-opinion-research
Visit our home page to read additional comments about the event and to see the outcome reflected in both the recently unveiled provincial and federal budgets.
Congratulations to CKBC alumnae, Tim Milne, the coach of Olympic Snowboard Cross silver medalist Mike Robertson and gold medalist Maelle Ricker. Tim was the Head Coach of the Team BC Western Canada Games Canoe/Kayak Team that competed in Abbotsford in 1995!
Tim Milne is the technical coach of the snowboard Cross team. A graduate of the National Coaching Institute-BC in canoe-kayak, he has a journalism degree. He has coached snowboarding for two seasons on the World Cup circuit and at the 2009 world championships. He brings the Canadian sport science perspective to the team and has a relentless passion for snowboarding and his athletes.
Paralympic Torch Relay
The Paralympic Torch Relay is coming to Maple Ridge Wednesday, March 10 from 6:30pm - 8:00pm in Memorial Peace Park (11900 Haney Place) and you are invited! Maple Ridge has been selected as one of 14 celebration sites across Canada. 32 torchbearers will relay around Memorial Peace Park while local entertainment takes places on stage. There will be a concession by the Kiwanis group, free kids crafts, an appearance from Sumi, as well as many free activities organized by RBC and the Province of BC. Andrea Holmes, a Paralympic athlete and the track athlete from the Disability Games poster, will be co-hosting the event.
Our competitive season gets underway shortly. Visit our website for the most up to date information for all programs and races.
Be one of a growing number of canoeing enthusiats following CanoeKayak BC on Facebook and Twitter for the most up to date and current news.
Members who wish to be considered for the 2010 World Marathon Team are reminded that they must submit their expression of interest on the attached application by March 15th. It will then be reviewed by the Marathon discipline's board and their recommendations forwarded to CanoeKayak Canada for final approval.
BC Games
Thanks to all of our coaches and assistant coaches who have volunteered their time to fill this role for our young athletes this summer. We are currently reviewing our applications and will be announcing the zone coaches/assistant assignments shortly. Please make sure that if you are still missing some qualifications that you are registered for the upcoming courses.
We have some members that will be attending the BC Olympic/Paralympic Leadership Academy this weekend being held in conjunction with the BC Winter Games in Terrace and will be looking forward to hearing from them on their return.
National Coaching Week
The middle of April marks many weekends of technical coaching education. In partnership with CanoeKayak Canada, the BC Coaches Association and the Sport BC Power of Sport Tour we will be offering NCCP coaching education programs in sprint, marathon and whitewater. Register now on the 'Events' page as registration is limited. All courses during this period of time are in Fort Langley.
Those wishing to register for the Entry Level Competitive Coach modules MUST have completed both the Comp A and Comp B Theory modules. CKBC will be hosting a Comp B course at the end of March. Registration is available online under the 'Events' tab.
Regatta/Event Sanction Process
In an effort to best manage the organization's risks and to ensure that our events comply with the Canadian Sport Policy we have initiated a regatta/event sanction application. Clubs wishing to host sanctioned (and therefore insured) activities must complete and submit the application for approval prior to the event being posted on the CKBC website.
Salmon River Grand Opening
The Salmon River slalom course in Fort Langley will be celebrating their grand opening on March 28th. Whitewater slalom instruction will be available at 11 am with a race beginning at 1pm. Bring your lunch and have some fun! This is a great opportunity for those athletes wishing to participate in the upcoming BC Games. Watch on the Events page for details as they become available.
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