February 6, 2008
Number 11
                                                                                                                                  1.. Eligibility DEADLINE DATE:   the deadline for online Eligibility for Curling and Basketball is Friday, February 8, 2008.

2.. MAKE IT A GIRLS NITE OUT!  The University of Manitoba would like to extend an invitation to you to take part in Bisons "Girls Nite Out" on Saturday, February 9th.  Come cheer on the Bison Women's Basketball team take on the Regina Cougars at 6:15pm at the Investors Group Athletic Center and as the Women's Hockey team plays the Regina Cougars at the Max Bell Arena at 7:00pm.  During both games we will have free massages and manicures available to all who enter the building! Giveaways and prize baskets will also be given away.  After each game come meet some amazing women student-athletes, get an autograph, talk sports, life and learn about what it takes to compete, stay in school and strive to be the next Olympian or Pro athlete.  Bring your mom, daughter, aunt, grandmother, sister and girlfriends and come celebrate the  beauty of females and enjoy cheering on the best female athletes Manitoba has to offer.  For more information, please contact Ashley at 474-7016 or jaffray@cc.umanitoba.ca.
 
3.. Vaulting Horses - Portage Collegiate has 3 gymnastics vaulting horses for sale.  For more information, contact Al Patterson at (204) 857-6843 ext 1093 or apatterson@plpsd.mb.ca.
 
4.. 2008 MVA LTAD VOLLEYBALL COACHING CLINIC March 7 - 8, 2008 - Sharpen your coaching skills on "error detection and correction" by some top Canadian Coaches before the next volleyball season, get 12 credited hours towards your NCCP Practical and  Receive a speed, agility and strength training CD from the Canadian Men's National Team on how to implement these components into your training sessions. Cost:$100.00 ea.  (Proceeds to go to "Team Manitoba 2009)
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Clinicians:  Ken Bentley: U of Manitoba Women's Coach , Mike Burchuk: former Canadian National Women's Team Coach, Phil Hudson: U of Manitoba Men's Coach, Rick Scott: Canada Games 2009 Head Coach and  Cam Johnson: Canada Games 2009 Head Coach Canada Games Program"). 

The complete agenda and registration form, are available at www.manitobavolleyball.com.
 
5.. Walk to Afghanistan in support of 800 CFB Shilo soldiers   - CFB Shilo is running an activity challenge in support of the 800 soldiers that are being deployed from Shilo to Afghanistan.  The goal is to walk the 13,000 kms over to Afghanistan for each of the 800 soldiers. We are encouraging everyone to get active, log their activity and submit it to us.   It is very easy to participate.  For example, when a team plays one hockey game, they would accumulate 13kms for each team member.  Also, for every hour that the team practices, it would accumulate another 13 kms per player.  If a team is interested in participating, simply calculate how many practices and/or games per week they have/had - from Jan. 25th - March 9th.  For more information, contact Eva Cameron, Health Promotion Administrative Assistant, CFB Shilo 765-3000 ext. 3868 or email walktoafghanistan@gmail.com.
 
6.. Provincial Badminton Accommodations - Although the Badminton Championships in Gimli are not until May 2 & 3, it is strongly recommended for zone convenors to book accommodations soon.  IF you wait till just before the championships, there may not be any rooms available.  Please book rooms for your zone as soon as you can.  There is a list of accommodations on page 53 of the handbook.
 
7.. Coaching Excellence Awards - February 29th is the deadline to nominate your coach for the School System Athletes - Peter Dick Award - These coaches are paid employees of a school (i.e. teacher, guidance counselor, principal) who coach as an extra-curricular activity. This award is open to those individuals who coach at all grade levels from elementary through middle years and high school, or the Years of Service Recognition - Coaches who have dedicated a minimum of 30 years to coaching at any level.  To be recognized for this award, the coach must be nominated through their Provincial Sport Governing Body.  For more info, please visit: http://www.coachingmanitoba.ca/recognition_excellence_awards.php
 
8.. Volunteer Recognition - The MHSAA is accepting nominations for the Jostens Zone Volunteer of the Award and MHSAA Certificates of Recognition.    These awards are presented annually in June.  if you know of someone deserving, contact Morris at morris@mhsaa.ca