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News and Updates
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(February 21, 2012) P & G and KidSport Canada Stand Up For Youth Sports - Procter & Gamble (P&G), in partnership with the Canadian Olympic Committee, announced its sponsorship of KidSport Canada, a national not-for-profit organization that helps underprivileged kids participate in organized sports. This initiative is part of a global program through which P&G is showing its commitment to youth sport and helping inspire the next generation of moms of Canadian athletes.
"A great champion is not born overnight; it takes time, dedication and love and support," said Thom Lachman, President, Procter & Gamble Canada. "Moms give so much to see their children achieve their dreams and a helping hand for them can go a long way. This is why P&G is standing up for youth sports and partnering with KidSport Canada; it is our way of saying thank you mom."
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(February 2, 2012) Brain Injury Prevention in Team Sports in Canada - ThinkFirst Pensez d’Abord Canada (TFC) has announced their collaboration with The Canadian Centre for Ethics and Sport (CCES), Coaching Association of Canada (CAC), Hockey Canada on a national project aimed at reducing brain injuries in team sports in Canada as part of the federal government’s Active and Safe Initiative. Click here for more information on the project. |
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(February 2, 2012) Ontario Basketball Celebrates Black History Month - Ontario Basketball (OBA) announced Tuesday its celebration of Black History Month throughout the month of February. OBA member clubs, coaches and athletes are asked to join thecelebration by sharing stories of leaders throughout the basketball community. Click here for the official update from OBA. |
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(February 1, 2012) Ontario Disc Sports Annouces New Executive Director - The Ontario Disc Sport Association (ODSA) today announced the appointment of Jeremy Renaud to the position of Executive Director. Mr Renaud brings a wealth of sports and marketing experience to the Association. As part of the team, his mandate will be to execute the Board of Director’s ambitious plans for the growth of disc sports, namely Ultimate and Disc Golf, throughout the province of Ontario over the course of the next few years. Click here to read more. |
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(February 1, 2012) Report From the Sport Alliance Ontario Chair - Holly Abraham - Click here to read the most recent report from Sport Alliance Ontario Chair Holly Abraham. |
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(January 27, 2012) Anne Merklinger Appointed New CEO of Own The Podium - Sport Alliance Ontario would like to congratulate Anne Merklinger for being appointed the new CEO of Own The Podium. Click here to read the news release from Own the Podium.
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2011 Ontario Sport Awards Announcement IMPORTANT! - There is only 1 week left to nominate your outstanding athletes, coaches, volunteers and sponsors for the 2011 Ontario Sport Awards. Nominations are due by January 31st. Ontario athletes and coaches have had extraordinary success in 2011 on both the national and international stage so ensure they are recognized and nominate them for the Ontario Sport Awards!
Forms and Criteria are available online, click here
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(January 20, 2012) Statement from Holly Abraham regarding death of Canadian Athlete Sarah Burke - The following statement was issued today by Sport Alliance Ontario Chair, Holly Abraham:
"On behalf of Sport Alliance Ontario, we would like to send our condolences to Sarah Burke’s family and friends. The loss of an incredible young women, exceptional athlete and advocate for sport in Ontario, Canada and the World is devastating. Sarah is a role model for so many young athletes and will continue to have a significant impact on the future of sport in Ontario."
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(December 13, 2011) Vote for your Favourite Mascot for the 2012 Ontario Summer Games - A panel of qualified judges have selected the top 3 Mascots for the public to vote to decide the mascot of the 2012 Ontario Summer Games in Toronto. Voting is open now until December 31, 2011. To vote for your favourite mascot, click here. |
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(December 8, 2011) Sport Has A New Home At Queen's Park - SAO would like to announce that our collective efforts have paid dividends and there is a new Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport (MTCS).
Together with Sport 4Ontario we asked you to put pressure on all levels of government through a "Where is Sport Campaign" and your efforts have been recognized with the best possible outcome. Thanks to each of you for your efforts on this campaign and your commitment to sport.
“Ontario is home to some of the most talented people in the world. From the stage, to the screen, to the stadium, Ontarians are renowned for their ability to perform. These activities attract visitors from within our borders and beyond, to experience our dynamic province. I’m delighted to introduce sport to my portfolio and will dedicate myself to strengthening our economic activity and job creation throughout the province.”— Michael Chan, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport
To read the official news article please, click here. |
(December 7, 2011) Return To Play - Are Your Athletes At Risk?- How can physical activity help reduce the incidence of injury in sport? Do helmets prevent concussions?How can coaches and parents minimize the risks for our athletes?
Navigating the current landscape of sport safety among current news headlines was the topic of conversation on Friday, December 2, 2011 at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. Barrie Shepley, Coaches Association of Ontario Vice-Chair and a National Triathlon Coach sat down with Dr. Susan L. Forbes, a leading Canadian expert on sport safety to make sense of the headlines and research bombarding the public airwaves. Dr. Forbes is an Adjunct Professor in the School of Kinesiology at Lakehead University and the Research Project Manager for Play It Cool. To read more please, click here. |
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(November 29, 2011) Preparing for the 2012 Ontario Winter Games - Sport Alliance Ontario’s Chair, Holly Abraham and Sponsorship & Fundraising Chair of the 2012 Winter Games, Brian Saunderson are interviewed by Georgian Bay 2 Day in Collingwood at the 100 Day Out Event about the 2012 Ontario Winter Games. To listen to the interview and learn about the 2012 Ontario Winter Games, click here. |
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(November 29, 2011) Sport Canada Supports KidSport Canada – Sport Canada announced a contribution of $200,000 in 2011 to KidSport™ Canada to provide funding for youth across Canada to get healthy and physically active by participating in organized sport. Pete Quevillon, Director of KidSport British Columbia and Chair of the KidSport Canada Operations Committee says, “This infusion of support will allow the national organization to provide leadership and support to our provincial and community chapters that is critical to the continued growth of KidSport.” Nationally, over 50,000 kids received grants ranging from $200 to $500 to pay for registrations fees or equipment in 2010. The Honourable Bal Gosal, Minister of State (Sport) made the announcement on Friday, November 25th, at the 2011 Vanier Cup Championship Breakfast in Vancouver. To read more, click here.
To read a French version of this release please click here. |
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(November 28, 2011) Counting Down to the 2012 Ontario Winter Games - The countdown to the 2012 Ontario Winter Games kicks off next Tuesday November 29th, exactly 100 days from the first day of competition. To celebrate the lead up to the games, the Games Organizing Committee will be hosting an event and press conference at Alpine Ski Club in the Town of the Blue Mountains. To read more, click here. |
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(November 28, 2012) 2012 Ontario 55+ Summer Games Launches Website – The City of Brampton is the host of the 2012 Ontario 55+ Summer Games, which will be held from August 14 to 16. The games will include over 400 volunteers and more than 1300 participants & officials participating in 18 scheduled events over a two day period. If you are interested in volunteering or learning more about the games, visit the 2012 Ontario 55+ Summer Games website. To learn more about the Ontario Games Programs, click here. |
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40th Anniversary Celebration a Huge Success at Sport Alliance Ontario - On Thursday November 4th, over 100 leaders in sport and recreation joined in to celebrate the inaugural Ontario Sport Administration Wall of Honour Induction, coinciding with the 40th Anniversary of Sport Alliance Ontario.
The original “Sport Centre” concept was hatched following a landmark conference which was held in late 1968 at the Guildwood Inn in Scarborough. At that time the well-known sport and recreation visionary, Bob Secord, proposed to the 48 provincial sport organizations that attended, that Ontario required a new plan for sport development – one that included a centralized “home for sports”. To read more please, Click Here. |
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(November 23, 2011) 2012 Penalty Free Sweepstakes - The Hockey Development Centre for Ontario, in partnership with its member associations and program sponsors, is pleased to announce the official launch of the 2012 Penalty Free Sweepstakes contest. The Sweepstakes is a provincial safety initiative created to foster fair play, skills, safety and sportsmanship in amateur hockey throughout Ontario. To read more please, Click Here. |
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(November 14, 2011) 100 Days to go… for the 2012 Huntsville Ontario ParaSport Winter Games! - The 2012 Huntsville Ontario ParaSport Winter Games Organizing Committee have been feverishly working behind the scenes and are anticipating a busy next one hundred days ahead. To read more click here. |
(November 3, 2011) 2011 Ontario Sport Awards Criteria & Nomination Forms Now Available Online – To all Provincial Sport Organizations and other Sport Organizations in the province of Ontario, the 45th annual Ontario Sport Awards will be taking place Thursday April 19th, 2012 at Atlantis at Ontario Place. Tickets will go on sale at a later date. To read more click here.
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(November 1, 2011) Sport Has No Home at Queen's Park. Eighty-five provincial sport organizations and $1.6 billion industry removed from cabinet table – Sport is at the foundation of every Ontario community. Playing hockey in your local women’s league, participating in youth soccer, taking in a squash game at the local Y, or playing pick-up basketball at your community centre – all activities are promoted and in most cases facilitated by provincial sport organizations and its thousands of local clubs. To read more please click here.
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(September 22, 2011) Rogers Sportsnet and KidSport™ Canada Join Forces. Three-Year Partnership Will See Sportsnet Contribute to KidSport’s National Fundraising – Rogers Sportsnet and KidSport Canada are teaming up to give more Canadian children the opportunity to get off the sidelines and participate in organized sports. The three-year partnership agreement will see Sportsnet contribute to KidSport’s fundraising and sport activities across the country through public service announcements and event sponsorship. To read more please click here.
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(September 19, 2011) Stability on Judo Ontario Board of Directors – The Annual General Meeting of Judo Ontario was held September 18, 2011 at its offices in Toronto. Under the constitution that was adopted last year, one half of the Board must stand for election each year. Judo Ontario yesterday confirmed that it received no declaration of candidacy from any members other than from the four incumbents up for re-election. To read more please click here.
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(September 15, 2011) Ontario Wrestlers Lead Team Canada at World Championships – At the 2011 World Senior Wrestling Championships taking place this week in Istanbul, Turkey for the 2011 Senior World Wrestling Championships, two Ontario athletes have so far led the charge on the first two days bringing home a bronze and a silver. To read more please click here.
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(September 15, 2011) 250 Ontario Coaches Celebrate Sport’s Day in Canada at the NCCP Super Clinic This Weekend – Over 250 Coaches from across the province will gather under one roof this weekend in Unionville – September 16-18th to enhance their skills and expertise. This is a “first” for Ontario; an NCCP Super Clinic involving many different sports from athletics to weightlifting. What a great way to spend Sports Day in Canada! To read more please click here.
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(September 1, 2011) The Forzani Group Supports the Canada Games through Second Annual Fundraising Campaign – The Forzani Group, a founding ten-year partner of the Canada Games and Canada’s largest national retailer of sporting goods, has extended its support of the Canada Games to include a second annual fundraising campaign, starting September 1, 2011. To read more please click here.
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(August 16, 2011) KidSport Receives $10,000 Team Up Foundation Grant as Part of Toronto FC’s Community Initiative “TFC Twelve” – KidSport™ Ontario, in conjunction with the Toronto FC’s “TFC TWELVE” community initiative, are putting on a free and fun soccer introduction event at the Cherry Beach Soccer Fields for local youth. To read more please click here.
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(August 16, 2011) City of Toronto to host the 2012 Ontario Summer Games – The countdown to the 2012 Ontario Summer Games began today at Toronto City Hall with the official launch celebration of the year-away milestone. The City of Toronto will host the Games from August 16 to 19, 2012, in partnership with the Ontario Ministry of Health Promotion and Sport, the Sport Alliance of Ontario, the Toronto Sports Council and Tourism Toronto. Today's launch also served as a call for volunteers to register to assist in hosting the Games. To read more please click here.
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(July 29, 2011) 55+ Games - A New Name for the Games – The Sport Alliance of Ontario is rebranding the Ontario Senior Games Program. Effective immediately the Games will be known as the Ontario 55+ Summer Games and the Ontario 55+ Winter Games. To read more please click here.
To read a French version of this release please click here. |
(July 18, 2011) KidSport Assisting Aboriginal Youth to Engage in Organized Sport Through Healthy Communities Funding – On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Sport Alliance of Ontario (SAO) I am delighted to announce that the KidSport Ontario program has received $277,762.00 in funding from the Ministry of Health Promotion and Sport - Healthy Communities Fund over the next two years for a project focused on getting urban Aboriginal children and youth who are living off their territory reserve, engaged in sustainable physical activity through organized sport. To read more please click here.
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(July 14, 2011) SAO Recevies Funding for Sport Injury Surveillance Project – On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Sport Alliance of Ontario (SAO) I am delighted to announce that the SAO has received $142,264 in funding from the Ministry of Health Promotion and Sport - Healthy Communities Fund for a project aimed at collecting essential data about injuries occurring in children and youth during physical activity and play. To read more please click here.
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(June 24, 2011) KidSport Teams Up with Real Canadian Superstores in Ontario to Ensure No Kid Gets Left on the Sidelines – KidSport has partnered with Loblaw Companies Limited through their Real Canadian Superstores in Ontario to bring awareness to the importance of children participating in sport regardless of financial circumstances. To read more please click here.
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(May 27, 2011) Huntsville to Host 2013 Ontario Senior Games Winterfest – The Town of Huntsville, in partnership with the Huntsville/Lake of Bays Chamber of Commerce, has been selected to host the 2013 Ontario Senior Games Winterfest. To read more please click here.
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(May 17, 2011) 2012 Ontario Summer Games Manager to Start June 6, 2011 – I am very pleased to announce that Cathy Vincelli is the successful candidate for the position of Games General Manager for the Toronto 2012 Ontario Summer Games. To read more please click here.
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