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Sport North Newsletter – August 2010 Edition In This Issue
1. 1. Sport North Scholarships
Sport North scholarships encourage academic success for NWT students that are engaged in sport activities. Students must have completed one year of post secondary school. Preference is given to students in Kinesiology, Physical Education, Sport Administration, Recreation and Education (majoring in Physical Education). Application deadline: August 16, 2010
$1,500 scholarships - applicants in sport related studies;
$1,000 scholarships - applicants in other studies;
$1,500 - Scott McAdam Memorial Scholarship
Application forms available at the Sport North office or our website, www.sportnorth.com. For more information, contact 669-8332 or toll free 1-800-661-0797, ext. 8332.
2. 2. 2010 Canada 55+ Games
On August 23rd, sixty-eight northern seniors from Inuvik, Yellowknife, Fort Smith, Hay River, Norman Wells and Fort Simpson will depart for Brockville, Ontario to participate in the Canada 55+ Games. The Games are held every two years and are intended to provide seniors with an opportunity to compete at the national level and take part in a number of athletic and other pursuits as well as to socialize, enjoy local entertainment and renew friendships with the other 1,500 participants. Events this year include Swimming, Track and Field, 5 Pin Bowling, Darts, Mini Marathon, Fishing, Scrabble, Cribbage, Bridge, Hockey, Curling and many others. Following in his son's footsteps from the Winter Olympics, Walter Gretzky will light the cauldron at the Games. NWT participants have raised much of their own funding and been helped immeasurably by a generous contribution from the NWT Sport and Recreation Council. Follow the action on http://www.brockville2010.ca/.
3. 3. High Performance Athlete Grant Program
Are you a high performance athlete who requires financial assistance? The Northwest Territories High Performance Athlete Grant Program may provide you with the assistance you need to excel at the highest level in your sport. The Department of Municipal and Community Affairs (MACA) and the Sport North Federation are now accepting applications from qualifying athletes until September 17, 2010 with final documentation received by October 22, 2010. Application form
For more information contact:
Bill Othmer
Sport Manager, Sport North Federation Tel: (867) 669-8336 Email: bothmer@sportnorth.com 4. 4. RBC Champions for Children
Join us at the RBC Champions for Children Dinner for an enchanting gala evening with delectable food, live entertainment, key note presentation by Clara Hughes (Olympic medallist), silent and live auctions.
 September 18, 2010 / Multiplex DND GymDoors Open: 6:15 pm
Dinner: 7:00 pm
Dress Formal / Must be minimum of 19 years of age
Tickets $125 – available at Top of the World Travel at 766-6000
EARLY BIRD DRAW – everyone who purchases tickets prior to August 15 will be entered to win a trip for 2 to Edmonton (courtesy of Canadian North)
Live Auction items:
 · Edmonton Oilers package: includes airfare and box seats for 10 people (courtesy of NorTerra, Nunasi Corporation & Canadian North)
· Grey Cup package: includes airfare, accommodation and game tickets
Featuring Olympians Clara Hughes, Colleen Sostorics and Mylene Theriault
Clara Hughes is one of the biggest stories to ever emerge in Canadian sports. In her accomplished career as an Olympic speed skater and cyclist, Clara has won four bronze, a silver and a gold medal. She is the only athlete in Olympic history to win multiple medals in both winter and summer Games.
All proceeds donated to KidSport NWT.
5. 5. Calendar of Events
August 13-15: Mixed Slo-Pitch Territorial Championships (Yellowknife)
August 18-22: NWT Speed Skating Camp (Yellowknife)
September 24-26: Hay River Elks Outdoor Soccer Tournament (Hay River)
October : NWT Cross Country Race
October 13: Speed Skating Camp (Hay River)
October 15-17: CBET Part A coaching course (Hay River), contact Tammy Buchanan @ 874-6500. Registration fee is $75.00
October 21-24: Junior Spike It Volleyball Tournament (Yellowknife)
For the complete 2010-2011 school athletic calendar, visit the NWT School Athletic Federation website.
Sport North Federation, Box 11089, Yellowknife, NT X1A 3X7 | www.sportnorth.com |
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