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Photo: Carly Robinson filming with RDS
March 4, 2015
Canada Games TV TODAY surpasses 33,000 views, reaches 84 countries worldwide
Nineteen days and 22 episodes later, we can say that the inaugural Canada Games TV TODAY show was a huge success.
With over 33,000 views and counting, the show was watched by fans in more than 84 countries worldwide.
ViaSport would like to recognize and thank the 26 production and broadcast students from BCIT, Fanshawe College, Confederation College, Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, Loyalist College and Seneca College who made this show possible.
Read on for a few highlights that took the production above and beyond our expectations.
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March 2, 2015 | PROFILES
For the past two weeks, Ashley McMullin took a break from her day job as
knowledge management specialist at ViaSport, to dedicate her time to Team BC at the 2015 Canada Winter Games.
We are extremely proud to share that Ashley was awarded the SAGE Most Valuable Supporter Mission Staff Award for her work with ringette, squash and badminton.
Congrats Ashley!
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February 23, 2015 | NEWS
In recognition of the central role sport plays in enriching the lives of British Columbians and in celebration of the 2015 Canada Winter Games in Prince George, Coralee Oakes, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development, has proclaimed 2015 The Year of Sport in British Columbia.
British Columbia’s proclamation joins jurisdictions and organizations across the country to promote Canada’s position as a leading sport nation.
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February 23, 2015 | EVENTS
Up Up, Down Down - Tickle the Kitty - Superman! These are Dean Kriellaars instructions for a core workout that doesn't just strengthen your muscles, but teaches your brain to move your muscles.
Kriellaars, has been touring cities throughout BC to spread awareness about physical literacy and ViaSport was lucky enough to have the chance to attend one of his seminars.
See our Events section for more information on the International Physical Literacy Conference coming to Vancouver, June 2015.
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March 4 , 2015 | COACHING
Does your coach always go above and beyond? Is he or she a role model for other coaches in sport?
- Nominate him or her for the 2014 BC Coach of the Year Awards, open until Wednesday April 1, 2015.
- Nominate him or her for the Coaching Association of Canada's Geoff Gowan Awards, open until Sunday, May 31, 2015
Learn more and nominate a deserving coach today!
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March 4, 2015 | COACHING
The early bird rate has been extended for the upcoming BC Coach Developer Conference until Monday, March 23, 2015.
The conference is being held in the beautiful city of Kelowna from April 24 - 26. It offers Learning Facilitator and Coach Evaluator Core Training as well as professional development sessions and networking opportunities.
Rooms are booking up fast! Read more for the schedule and to register today.
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Events
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March 7 -8 | WATCH LIVE
The 2015 Pacific International features top athletes from all across Canada, a team from San Jose Buddhist Judo and Japanese University teams from Tokai and Kokusai Budo. Watch the tournament LIVE from the Richmond Olympic Oval on ViaSport TV starting Saturday, March 7 at 12 pm PT.
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March 10 | Kamloops
Certified Athletic Therapists will lead participants through best practices in understanding brain injury, sport risk factors, prevention techniques and concussion management guidelines. Register now!
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May 28 | Vancouver
Tickets on sale now! The Banquet of Champions celebrates those being honoured with Induction to the BC Sports Hall of Fame, the highest recognition awarded to an athlete, team or builder in British Columbia.
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Jun 9 - 12 | Sainte-Foy, Quebec.
The 2015 Conversation: Moving the world forward – making the change happen is the initiative of three women who are passionate about and dedicated to the cause of women, sport and physical activity. Register today!
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June 13 - 16 | Vancouver
Hosted by the International Sport for Life Society, this three-day conference is designed to bring together sport, health, education and recreation experts to advance the knowledge, application and implementation of Physical Literacy programming across the globe.
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Grants
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Deadline: Ongoing
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Deadline: Mar 16, 2015 at 11:59 pm PT
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Deadline: Apr 3, 2015 at 11:59 pm PT
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We typically think of emergency plans for school or home, but one for your sports team should not be overlooked! Here’s a checklist to kick start an emergency plan for your sports team or association.
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Social Media Toolkit
Instagram 101 for sport organizations
While Facebook and Twitter are great platforms, more and more organizations are turning to Instagram to reach a higher percentage of their community. Learn why and how you can get started in our latest toolkit.
The toolkit is authored by Arley McNeney, communications manager for BC Wheelchair Sports and is financially supported by the Province of BC and ViaSport. |
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Book of the Month
Tudor Bompa (PhD) and Carlo Buzzichelli demonstrate how to use periodized workouts to peak at optimal times by manipulating strength training variables while integrating them with energy system training and nutrition strategies.
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