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August 31, 2009
Number 1
WELCOME BACK!
1. Spam: In order to avoid spam, the MHSAA has changed some of its
email's. Carey Lasuik's email is now <mailto:carey1@mhsaa.ca> carey1@mhsaa.ca. The ".mb" in our emails has now been deleted as has it in
our Web Site. If your address has ".mb.ca" for mhsaa please change it to
only ".ca". The following are the official email addresses for MHSAA.
Jo-Ann Waskul - Administrative Assistant - jo-ann@mhsaa.ca orinfo@mhsaa.ca
Morris Glimcher - Executive Director - morris@mhsaa.ca
Carey Lasuik - Assistant Executive Director - carey1@mhsaa.ca
In order to avoid spam we would suggest that you have carey@mhsaa.ca and christine@mhsaa.ca registered in your spam blocker
program.
2. Please update your coaches email addresses and phone numbers on the
on the Ex Net information sheet. You must have your school code and
password to log on. You will first need to enter your enrollment numbers,
click submit school information, and a list of MHSAA Sports will appear
beneath the Phys Ed section with space to enter your coaches email address
etc.
This must be completed by September 30th. Failure to update this
info may result in a $100.00 fine. If you have any question
concerning the ExNet system or school information sheet contact Jo-Ann
at 925-5640 or info@mhsaa.ca. This sheet should be filled out at the
start of the year and is part of the school information sheet where you
would update school information, enrollments, etc.
3. Eligibility Appeals: Any eligibility appeals must be submitted to
the MHSAA Office by noon September 18, 2009. Please see page 7 of the MHSAA
Handbook to see what is required. Incomplete appeals will not be
considered.
4. Champions Cross Mentoring Program. The Champions Cross Mentoring
Program will be held on Thursday and Friday October 29th and 30th in the
Sport Manitoba building. This is a great program that teaches student
leaders how to make the right choices concerning drugs, alcohol, and other
drugs. It would be very worthwhile for students to attend. Contact Ron at
925-5643 or <mailto:champions@mhsaa.ca> champions@mhsaa.ca for further
information. Contact our link <http://www.mhsaa.mb.ca/pages/champions_mentor.php> http://www.mhsaa.mb.ca/pages/champions_mentor.php.
5. Coaches Information: Please ensure that you make copies of the
handbook information pertinent for the various coaches in your school. This
information should include all the sports information, including Wildcard
dates, eligibility appeals, etc. A PDF of the handbook has been posted on
the MHSAA Website.
6. Coaches Cards: We still have coaches' cards available for this
year. The cost is $10.00 and participants include, Boston Pizza - 15%,
McDonalds - free medium beverage with any purchase at participating
locations, Home Run Sports - 15% discount, Thunder Rapids, Admission to
MHSAA regular season sports, Canadian Footwear discount and more. Contact
Jo-Ann at the MHSAA to order your cards.
7. CFL Hall of Fame Fundraiser: The CFL Hall of Fame events will be
hosted in Winnipeg this year. In order to raise funds for this special
event they have put together a fantastic raffle. For a $10.00 ticket, you
get the choice of picking a trip to the Super Bowl, Grey Cup, or the Rose
Bowl. MHSAA has these tickets available. If you would like to order
tickets please contact the MHSAA Office. If you would like to get a book of
20 or more for your school, you would keep $2.50 for each ticket sold.
Contact Jo-Ann or Morris for further information.
8. Tournament Registration: Please register your tournaments using the
ExNet system on the MHSAA Web Site. Log in with your user name, password,
and choose Tournament Registration. If you require further assistance,
please contact Jo-Ann at 925-5640 or <mailto:info@mhsaa.ca> info@mhsaa.ca.
9. Fundraising Opportunity: Twoonie Tubes is a novel concept in fund
raising. This basically involves giving friends and supporters tubes where
they can compile their spare change. It is easy, cost effective and there
is no pressure. Visit <http://www.tpsventures.com/> www.tpsventures.com
for more information. This is an interesting concept.
10. More Fundraising: Sport Manitoba will feature a Fundraising
Showcase, which will include many exhibitors. It will be held on Wednesday
September 16th from 3:30pm to 7:30pm at the Sport Manitoba building 200 Main
Street. Plan now to attend.
11. Professional Edge Fitness Facility is a 6000 sq. ft training center
located at Unit 7- 1109 Wilkes in the South End. They are willing to offer
student athletes a chance to come in and experience their programs and
services. Visit them at www.pediffernce.com. Contact Jordan at 284-3343
and they will try to offer students one week of free training as space
allows.
They have groups running at various times during the day, and they work to
develop speed, agility and power in every athlete from every sport. As
indicated, MHSAA Athletes will receive a week of free training as
availability allows. Mention this to your athletes and call for more
information.
12. Sport Manitoba has a number of grants available for hosting events
and travel to Provincial Championships. Visit <http://www.sportmanitoba.ca/communitysports/grants.php>
http://www.sportmanitoba.ca/communitysports/grants.php
13. Coaching Manitoba has a number of different courses coming up.
Contact Sheldon Reynolds at <mailto:Reynolds@sportmanitoba.mb.ca>Reynolds@sportmanitoba.mb.ca for more information or visit their website at <http://www.coachingmanitoba.ca/nccp/nccp.php> http://www.coachingmanitoba.ca/nccp/nccp.php
14. Manitoba Games will be held in Portage La Prairie from March 7-13,
2010. Visit <http://www.manitobagames.ca/> http://www.manitobagames.ca/
15. Awards - Visit Awards and More for the best in Trophies, Awards,
Clothing, etc. They are the official awards supplier to MHSAA. <http://www.awardsandmore.ca/> www.awardsandmore.ca
16. Curling- The Manitoba Curling Association is offering a one-day
conference at no charge to teachers who are presently involved in the
Manitoba Curling Academy Program, or who plan to be involved in the program.
Teachers who are interested in using all or part of the Curling Academy
concept in their schools are also encouraged to attend. The conference will
run from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the West Kildonan Curling Club on Friday,
September 18th, 2009. The Curling Academy Senior 1 and 2 programs will be
reviewed and discussed.
The Manitoba Curling Academy offers a Senior 1 and 2 levels of Student
Initiated Credit courses approved by the Department of Education. Teachers
interested in attending are to contact Connie Laliberte at 204-981-7217 or
email mca.hpdirector@curlmanitoba.org
17. Change in Zone 10 School Phone Numbers: The following is a list of
new phone numbers for schools in Zone 10, these numbers were changed over
the summer so are not correct in the new 2009-10 Handbook. Fax numbers
remain the same as listed in the 2009-10 MHSAA Handbook.
Hamiota Collegiate - 842-2803 Major Pratt School -
842-2812
Rossburn Collegiate - 842-2810 Shoal Lake Collegiate -
842-2822
Strathclair School - 842-2801
18. HOME RUN SPORTS- visit Home run sports as they have now opened their
great new facility at the corner of Bishop Grandin & De La Seigneurie Blvd
between St Anne's Road and Lagimodiere Boulevard. They have a number of
specials on right now, and the official grand opening takes place on
Saturday September 5 beginning Around 10:00 a.m. There will be some great
prize draws, hot dogs and all kids of stuff. Visit www.homerunsports.com <http://www.homerunsports.com/>
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