Also, check out this Facts about Concussion & Brain Injury article published by the US Department of Health and Human Services.

NCCP Competition – Development Spring 2012 schedule released

The Spring 2012 schedule for the NCCP Competition Development multi-sport modules (replaces old Level 3 Theory) has now been finalized and registrations are being accepted. Click HERE to go the schedule and online registration page. Space is limited so coaches should register early. For further information contact Mark Bracken at 780-9313.

Leaders in Canadian Sport Honoured at Sport Leadership Awards Gala

Canada’s top coaches and sport administrators were honoured at the Petro-Canada Sport Leadership Awards Gala, hosted by the Coaching Association of Canada (CAC). >> Read More

Investors Group National Volunteer Sport Administrator Award:
Kirsten Brough, Regina (Synchro)
This award recognizes the contribution to community sport programs made by a dedicated volunteer who has given countless hours of time so that coaches and athletes can enjoy the benefits of well-organized sport.

Petro-Canada Coaching Excellence Awards:
Merv Fonger, Moose Jaw (Curling) and
Jackie Powell, Swift Current (Special Olympic Swimming)
These prestigious awards recognize coaches whose athletes have excelled at World Championships, Olympic and Paralympic Games and the Special Olympics World Games.

(L-R) Merv Fonger, Moose Jaw and Jackie Powell, Swift Current

Aboriginal Champions Announced
These champions are successful athletes and/or coaches and serve as outstanding role models for the Aboriginal community. It is our intent to promote their inspiring messages, and encourage others to participate in sport to the extent of their interest and abilities. >> Read More

CAS hosts a successful provincial NCCP Partners Day

Over 60 delegates representing various NCCP Partner organizations turned out for a very successful and informative provincial NCCP Partners Day on October 19th in Regina. Cyndie Flett, VP Research & Development from the Coaches Association of Canada was in attendance to lead many of the NCCP presentations. Click HERE to view an overview of Cyndie’s presentation on the new NCCP.

Respect in Sport

Respect in Sport is an online leadership development program beneficial for coaches to recognize, understand and respond to issues of bullying, harassment, abuse and neglect. It may be the single most important training a Coach can receive to create a safe, healthy, and positive environment for our children and youth!

Visit the website https://sasksrc.respectgroupinc.com for more information and to register.

Fall 2011 NCCP Comp Dev Schedule Released

The Coaches Association of Saskatchewan has released the fall schedule of its NCCP Competition Development multi-sport modules (replaces old Level 3 Theory). To view the schedule and to register click HERE.

2011 Canadian National Endurance Conference
Dec 9-11, 2011
The Westin Wall Centre, Vancouver Airport
3099 Corvette Way, Richmond, BC

This will serve as a tremendous professional development/learning opportunity for Saskatchewan coaches who coach athletes in endurance sports. Click HERE to get further info and to register.

Investors Group Community Coaching Conference Grants

The Investors Group Community Coaching Conferences Program has recently been updated to provide more funding opportunities to organizations. If you have a conference and/or an NCCP Workshop (certain conditions apply) coming up this fall, please click here to review the new and improved options available.

Long-Term Athlete Development Information for Parents

Many parents are looking for answers to explain what is right for their child when it comes to athletic development. As a coach, you need something that will help explain the facts in an easy, accurate, and user-friendly manner. The Coaching Association of Canada, in coordination with LTAD expert Colin Higgs, has created the following document: “Long-Term Athlete Development Information for Parents” to help coaches educate the parents of the children in their programs. This handy tool is something coaches will want to have readily available at all times to share with parents. Now available on coach.ca

Welcome to the third issue of the High Performance SIRCuit, a new and innovative communication tool being driven by Own the Podium and SIRC. Feedback from the first two issues has been outstanding and we are very pleased to continue to build on the success. In this issue we have introduced two new sections, the Athlete Focus and Recommended Readings from the IST Journal Club, as well as highlighted some key research studies and new techniques needed by our Canadian team. Don’t forget to check out the training videos, interviews and podcasts that further enhance the multi-media learning experience. >> Read More

NCCP Fundamental Movement Skills

The NCCP Fundamental Movement Skills (FMS) workshop is designed to teach leaders of youth how to analyze and improve a child’s movement pattern along a development continuum. The workshop has been tailored for delivery in three distinct settings:

• Coach Professional Development – a 3-hour PD workshop for coaches
• Community Leader – a 8-hour workshop for leaders of youth in physical activity
• High School Leadership – for senior students facilitated by a PE teacher in a PE class setting.

If you are interested in hosting a FMS workshop contact the CAS office for further details. Click HERE for more information.