March Newsletter - Updates and Education!

https://mailchi.mp/49eb5e1bfe79/march-newsletter-19493529

GAAB Athlete Series - Learning from Legends

Join hosts Amanda Rummery and Jessica O’Connell for a chat with legends Seyi Smith, Neville Wright, and Megan Metcalfe Wright. Learn about how these three incredible Athletes moved through their respective athletics careers – from high school to retirement. There will be a chance to ask questions as well.

https://athleticsalberta.com/event/gaab-session-8-2021-the-athlete-sessions-lessons-from-legends/

February Newsletter - Training Updates and Online Learning!

Available here:

https://mailchi.mp/ade661dc9742/february-newsletter-19289465?fbclid=IwAR0kTNQyfln1l04gty8Qiikb1eKuZb0q_aHhsbBuiRSK2eYnfTEKQ-SJ7Pg

GAAB Coaching Development Series - "Preparing for the New Normal"

Something to look forward to in this time- Athletics Alberta and our Talent Optimization Program have partnered to create the GAAB Coaching Development Series - "Preparing for the New Normal"!

A stellar line-up of knowledgeable Coaches including: Derek Hansen, Les Gramantik, Larry Steinke, and Mike Van Tighem.

Check out the link below for FREE registration for this exciting series starting Feb.11th @ 7:30pm MTN!

https://athleticsalberta.com/events/category/coaching/education/list/?tribe_paged=1&tribe_event_display=list&tribe_eventcategory=22&fbclid=IwAR2dQl26cbq3VJXxkoSW9SfSDicnVuNZN_LUz6fTJewc3VI6jxKQpnvodRw

Feb.4th: T&F Strength & Conditioning at Home with Tommy Gingras!

The T.O.P is pleased to announce our next online event open to all athletes, coaches and parents!

T&F Strength & Conditioning at Home with Coach Tommy Gingras!

When:
Thursday, February 4, 2021 @ 7-7:30pm MTN

Where:
ZOOM
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82306571028?pwd=d1ZYMk5uaTRSbnJycmVWbVdtYVVTQT09

Who:
Any athletes, coaches or parents!

What:
A practical education session on improvising track and field specific strength and conditioning at home.

Whether you're a coach writing home programs, or you're an athlete unsure how to adapt your workout program to your specific home environment, we encourage you to join us next Thursday as Tommy Gingras discusses and demonstrates ways to safely adapt strength training with what you have available.

Tommy Gingras
Competed at UWaterloo in the sprint events while doing his Kin BSc. He began coaching in strength & conditioning during his undergrad, then transitioning into full time coaching. Tommy came to Edmonton to complete his Masters in Coaching, and is currently at the UofA in a blended role of coaching and teaching.

If you have any questions or would like to be added to the calendar invite, please email Robyn at: edmontontfc@gmail.com

Track & Field Symposium

Join us as we host Les Gremantik at the 2020 Edmonton Track & Field Council Coach Symposium! Les has over 44 years internationally for Romania, Israel and Canada and has coached over 50 Canadian National Champions and medalists in a variety of speed and power events. Since 1984, Les has been selected to coach with the Canadian National team in various roles including: six Commonwealth Games, three Pan American Games, eight Olympics/Paralympics and eleven World Championships:

• Head Coach - 2008 Beijing Olympics

• Head Coach - 2003, 2007, 2011 Pan-Am Games

• Head Coach - 2006, 2010 Commonwealth Games

• Head Coach - 1999, 2001, 2007 World Athletic Championships

Presentation Topics: Jumps - Mechanics of long jump, high jump & triple jump. Program design and periodization for Junior Development, Youth and Varsity athletes. Technique & drills Demonstration sessions & more

Event Details:

• Date: Saturday, January 25, 2020

• Time: 10am - 4:00pm (networking social & dinner from 4-5pm)

• Location: Kinsmen Sport Centre Fieldhouse: Kinette Room - 9100 Walterdale Hill, Edmonton, AB T6E 2V3

• Cost: $20/person

• Professional Development Points: All attendees will be awarded 3 NCCP professional development points for attending.

Lunch, Dinner & beverages included!

To register, go to: https://form.jotform.com/93254696055263

ETFC Coach Lecture Series

Overview: The Coach Lecture Series provides coaches and interested individuals with relevant information on topics in the sport of track and field from leading professionals and provides individuals the opportunity to engage and network with like-minded sport professionals. This free event is recognized by the Coaching Association of Canada as a professional development opportunity to obtain the professional development points required to maintain certified coaching status. Dinner is included.

Session Dates & Topics:

• Session #1: January 22, 2019 - Human Form and Function in Sport: A Conceptual Framework

• Session #2: February 26, 2019 - Seven Stages to Develop Explosive Power in the Young Athlete

• Session # 3: March 19, 2019 - The Growing Athlete: Building Durability & Movement Capacity

Session Time: 7:15pm - 9:00pm (for all)

Session Location: Kinnette Room - Kinsmen Sports Centre 9100 Walterdale Hill, Edmonton, AB T6E 2V3

To register: Click HERE

For more information, email: edmontontfc@gmail.com

2018 ETFC AGM

The Edmonton Track and Field Council will be holding their Annual General Meeting on Thursday, October 11th. Clubs will need to indicate their voting representative when they RSVP.  All clubs unable to send a representative must declare their proxy representative if you so choose. 

• Date: Thursday, October 11th, 2018

• Time: 7:30 PM

• Location: Room 3 (Main floor) - Percy Page Centre,11759 Groat Rd NW, Edmonton, AB T5M 3K6.

• Parking: Parking is free of charge. Please park in the south parking lot and come into the building through the back door. 

Meeting Documents: 

• Agenda

• 2018-2019 Proposed Fee Budget

• 2017-2018 Financial Statements

• 2017-2018 Budget VS. Actuals

• Kinsmen Fieldhouse User Policy

• Foote Field Dome User Policy

• Turf Training Centre User Policy

Call for Nominees! Click Here for details.

Financial Statements are being finalized and are still to come. 

To RSVP, please click HERE.

2018 Athletes & Coaches Hammer Throws Camp

JumpStart Athletics is proud to present the Athletes and Coaches Throws Camp 2018. The camp will be taking place in Edmonton, AB from September 21-24 and will host Lance Deal....

• Olympic Silver Medalist

• Hammer Throw Award Record holder

• 21 Time Champion for Hammer & Weight Throw

• World Record Holder in Men's Weight Throw

• Inducted into the USA Track & Field Hall of Fame

Click HERE to view the event poster. 

Registration form can be found: HERE.

For more information or to register, go to: jumpstartathletics.com

ETFC Special General Meeting

ETFC Special General Meeting

The Edmonton Track & Field Council would like to invite club representatives to attend our Special General Meeting taking place on Thursday, March 22. 

Date: Thursday, March 22
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: Room 8 - Percy Page Centre,11759 Groat Rd NW, Edmonton, AB T5M 3K6.
Agenda: Click HERE
RSVP: HERE

If you have any questions, comments or agenda items that you would like to have added, please email edmontontfc@gmail.com. 

Go Athletics Cross Country, Conditioning & Youth Camp

Go Athletics is hosting their 18th Annual Cross Country, Conditioning & Youth Camp from August 14-19, 2017! 

What are the activities?
Running is the primary activity and a basketball tournament are the two sports of instructions with accompanying drills and work-outs. Informal but competitive sports of all kinds – beach volleyball, football, soccer, ultimate Frisbee, bucket ball (a perennial favourite), capture the flag, prisoner base, badminton tournament. Swimming, canoeing, other water games. Campfires and night games. FIFTH ANNUAL SPRINT TRIATHLON: The Man and Woman of Teak Pentathlon – Swim/Run/Bike/Canoe/ Obstacle Course. Daily team challenges with both mind AND muscle benders! THE 3rd YEAR OF THE RUN AND BIKE RELAY!

Date: August 14-19, 2017

Location: Pioneer Bible Camp

Camp Poster: Click HERE

For more information or to register, please contact Peter Wright at 780-497-1860 / peterwright5@hotmail.com.