June Newsletter

Our Latest Video, Coach & Athlete of the Month, Upcoming Programs and Much More!

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Saturday, June 29^th
You're Invited!

We would like to extend an invite to all of you to come out on Saturday to our Elite Dreams Event.
Saturday June 29^th
Kwantlen Park, Surrey
11-4pm
Sports, entertainment, music and guests from the NFL & CFL. Including Lagarrette Blount, Byron Murphy, Danelle Hunter and more!!

MACKENZIE HUTCHISON
Coach of the Month

Mackenzie Hutchison is a University Student-athlete that has had opportunities to pursue Volleyball and Basketball and is currently playing volleyball at Douglas College. She has been a great coach with our after school programs and is a regular at our Sunset Leadership Program. She is recognized as an outstanding leader and has been instrumental in college councils across the country.

MACKENZIE'S FAVORITES:

Favourite Food: Sushi
Favourite Team: Real Madrid
Favourite Athlete: Ray Lewis
Most Memorable Moment: Placing first in the Pacwest in 2018 and winning in 3 straight sets.

MACKENZIE'S QUOTE:
"Game Ready takes it so much farther then sport. It doesn't just focus on building the athlete, but the whole person. Game Ready is about community and I'm grateful to be apart of something so unique."

WE WILL BE CELEBRATING ALL OUR ATHLETES MOVING ON TO UNIVERSITY!

FOOTBALL

Gideone Kremler - Simon Fraser University
Zairech Kremler - Simon Fraser University
Dante Carbone - University Of Calgary
Sebb Hansen - Queens University
Keelan White - University of Montana
Mahyar Hossini - Simon Fraser University
Kinneth Balucous - Simon Fraser University
Dawson Marchant - Simon Fraser University ('18 Grad)
Erik Dika - UBC
Kaiden Lilley - McMaster University
Chris Kongbo - McGill University
Teon Alexander-Amour - Saint Marys University
Ethan Croome - University of Manitoba
Dario Ciccone - UBC
Daniel Auld - UBC
Alex Wahl - U of Calgary

BASEBALL

Daniel Gernon - Lower Columbia College ; Longview, WA

VOLLEYBALL

Kirsten Kampman - Trinity Western University
Tamar Bill - Trinity Western University
Kohl Peters - Ryerson University
Grace McGilvary - Douglas College
Abby Smith - Douglas College
Mackenzie Alberts - St Marys University, Nova Scotia
Sami Janzen - College of the Rockies; Cranbrook
Sammi Lieuwen - Kings University; Edmonton

“More great people, with new coaches come new partnerships and new opportunities!”

SUMMER CAMPS

GAME READY SUMMER CAMPS
“This summer we are excited to be offering our camps with the same quality coaching and focus on fundamental development!”
A gift will be given at every camp either a Game Ready t-shirt, shorts or a bag.
Register Now: https://gamereadyfitness.com/shop/

Gilmore Elementary School
Girls Only Speed & Sports
Learn the fundamentals of several sports and develop skills for all. Soccer, basketball, volleyball, football and more! In addition, young athletes will also learn fundamentals of running form and change of direction. Specific skills are emphasized in a safe and non-threatening manner in which each girl will maximize their own progress.
9:30am-12:30pm
July 3-5
$90
August 6-9
$120

Soccer & Volleyball All Stars
Two great sports in one great camp. Split time developing the skills in both sports while increasing multi-sport skills that are aimed at developing overall athleticism.
July 15-19
9:30am-12:30pm
$150

Multi- Sport – Speed & Sports
Learn the fundamentals of several sports and develop skills for all. Soccer, basketball, volleyball, football and more! In addition, young athletes will also learn fundamentals of running form and change of direction.
July 29-August 2
9:30am-12:30pm
$150

Burnaby Lakes- Field 1
Football Camp
No pads, fundamental & skill development for all positions including blocking & tackling! Our special guests and expert coaches will develop each player through challenging drills and coaches encouragement. Coaches: Casey Chin, Dino Geremia, Paris Jackson, Anthony Belmonte
& special guests.
July 8-12
9:30am-12:30pm
$180

Fitness 2000
Speed & Agility
Our popular speed & agility program is back! In addition to emphasizing the skills for proper running and change of direction; athletes will compete in games and competitions to bring out the most in each!
10am-12pm
July 15-19
OR
August 19-23
$150

COQUITLAM

Roy Stibbs Park
Soccer – Girls Only
A soccer camp that focuses specifically on the development of girls. While specific skills are emphasized it is also done in a safe and non-threatening manner in which each girl will maximize their own progress. In addition to the soccer skills being coached girls will also learn fundamentals of running form and change of direction.
July 22-26
9:30am-12pm
$150

More camps at our North Vancouver and Cloverdale locations.

And more Game Ready Sports Camps offered at the Kerrisdale Community Centre.

Click here for more programs

Surrey Programs

Ongoing Weekly Day Program and After-School Programs servicing 75+ children and youth

Attending Groups: TREK, STEP, GREP, WRAP, Johnston Heights, Mary Jane Shannon, Metis Services, Foundations, Honors.

Check out all athlete development programs in Surrey, North Van and the Lower-mainland by clicking the link or contacting the coaches below

North Van / West Van

Joe Yankanna

604-961-1176

Surrey/Langley

Will Loftus

778-987-1818

Vancouver/Burnaby/Coquitlam

Dino Geremia

604-816-5157

Game Ready Fitness is dedicated to the development of children and youth using fitness, strength, speed, physical literacy and fundamental movement skills to increase competence and confidence. They have become specialists in the development of physical literacy, leading programs in schools and in the community. These structured programs are aimed at improving movement and enabling the children to see and feel physical progress through drills and games, furthering each participant’s confidence. Game Ready coaches all have experience playing, competing and coaching sports and bring that athletic edge to each program by knowing how to challenge and support each student.

We have partnered and provided a resource for several communities and schools including:
Surrey School District
Surrey Safe Schools
Coquitlam School District
North Vancouver School District
Burnaby School District
Vancouver School District

We have become a trusted and credible resource for our after school programs, lunch time programs, sport specific workshops and athlete specific programs that emphasize children and youth development with a focus on Physical Literacy & the Fundamental Movement Skills

Game Ready Leadership continues at
Sunset Community Centre
Surrey Game Ready Facility
North Van Game Ready Facility
Coquitlam - Centennial High School

Game Ready and the Washington Kids Foundation is a collaboration built on the fundamental belief that all youth deserve the opportunity to be successful in life, despite their circumstances. We understand that youth learn and engage in different ways. Our program emphasizes positive leadership from coaches who will challenge the youth to work hard through workouts and then review the principals and concepts they have learned while pushing themselves. Our focus is on youth development therefore emphasizing skills and habits to be utilized for the rest of their life.

Programs ongoing in Surrey, North Van, East Van & Coquitlam.

Our Mission

At Washington Kids Foundation, we believe that all youth deserve the opportunity to succeed.

Our goal is to help the youth in our community reach their full potential by developing the building blocks for a healthy, productive and independent life. We’re convinced that once the foundation is in place – our youth will not only make the most of their life, they will go on to achieve remarkable things.

Our Programs

Our after-school, evening and school break Life Pillars programming – made up of Fit For Life, Lead For Life and Learn For Life elements, is designed to give youth ages 5-18 a solid foundation on which to build a great life.

We provide a positive, safe environment and team of coaches, mentors and advocates dedicated to helping youth develop the skills needed to thrive, such as good decision making, effective study and social skills, leadership, dealing with peer pressure, nurturing their bodies through healthy food and fitness choices, and much more.

Learn More: Washington Kids Foundation

Coach Dino’s Recruiting Academy serves to help student-athletes, parents, teachers and counsellors navigate through the increasingly competitive and confusing world of university athletic recruiting. Appreciating the process and the opportunity are key in achieving the best university fit. “There are lots of options, which one is right for you.” As a student-athlete goes through the recruiting process they will develop so many characteristics that will serve to be useful in all areas of their life for the rest of their lives.

The ultimate resource for student-athletes:
-Student-athlete Recruiting Academy workbook
-Recruiting Academy Journal
-NCAA Guide for College bound student-athletes

Learn More