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This is the first edition of a monthly newsletter from the Manitoba Sailing
Association, mainly to decrease the flurry of emails we send out. Some of
you like to be informed but there have also been some protests that the
emails take up to much space in email inboxes. To solve this problem, these
newsletters will be accessible on our website www.sailmanitoba.com, so feel
free to delete them as soon as you read them.
New Board of Directors
The MSA has elected a new President and a new Executive at the
Annual General Meeting held in November. After 4 wonderful years with
the MSA, Kevin Stewart has stepped down as President and handed
over his position to Ivan McMorris. The current board member
list can be found at http://www.sailmanitoba.com/about/contact.htm
Annual Awards Ceremony
At the annual awards and volunteer recognition night held on November
9th, members of the MSA honoured athletes, coaches, officials and volunteers
in the Alloway Hall at Fort Whyte Alive. With a raffle, we managed
to raise $440 for the Learn to Sail Program at the Winnipeg Sailing
Centre. Thank you all for your support. http://www.sailmanitoba.com/about/awards.htm
Fundraiser
A big thank you goes to Tannis Leach for organizing the annual Safeway
Fundraiser for the Sailing Team. $770 were raised and again, we
would like to thank everybody who supported the MST.
Canadian Youth Sailing Team members
The Canadian Yachting Association has
announced the members of the 2008 Canadian Youth Sailing Team. Twenty-three
sailors under the age of 19 years were selected for the Laser, Laser Radial,
29er Male, 29er Female, Hobie 16, and RS:X classes. Congratulations to Julia
Bailey who earned a spot in the Laser Radial Class!
Winter and Spring Schedule for 2008
The dates for our Cruising Courses and Seminars as well as the Race Management
Courses are set. For a detailed course description visit the link http://www.sailmanitoba.com/program/program.htm
Summer Schedule for 2008
At the Annual Planning Session, the training and racing schedule for the
national events in 2008 have been set. If you would like to add
your club regatta or event please send an email to sailing@sport.mb.ca . Click
here to access the schedule .
Manitoba Games 2008
The Power Smart Manitoba Games will take place from August 14-17, 2008 in
Carmen, MB. The sailing event in this multi sport competition is held at
Lake Stephenfield, which is located 20 km west of Carmen in the Stephenfield
Provincial Park. The event will be sailed in Vanguard prams. Eligible
participants are young sailors between the age of 10-15 in 2008. To
view information on the games go to http://www.sailmanitoba.com/index.htm
Classifieds now on the website
If you are looking to buy or sell a boat you can now advertise for free
on the MSA website. Send all your info to sailing@sport.mb.ca and
we will post your ad. The posting can be found at www.sailmanitoba.com/classifieds/classifieds.htm .
Respect in Sport
All coaches and instructors in Manitoba are required to get certified in
the Respect in Sport program by December 31, 2007. You will not be
eligible for employment as a yacht club instructor or sailing coach if you
haven't completed this program. Pleases use the time during the holidays
to complete this program. It's a 3 hour online course and the program
can be accessed at www.sportmanitoba.ca .
Sport Manitoba Sport Awards
Sport Manitoba celebrates youth and volunteer excellence and achievement
in amateur sport with a number of special awards that are presented annually.
Submission deadline is January 23rd. Please let me know if you know
of anybody to nominate.
· Male Youth Athlete of the Year
· Female Youth Athlete of the Year
· Calm Air Junior Team
of the Year
· Great-West Life Volunteer
of the Year
· Great-West Life Youth Volunteer
of the Year
· Official of the Year
· Sport Administrator of the Year
Club AGM's
Yacht Club Commodores: Please send the contact info of your new elected
Board of Directors to sailing@sport.mb.ca so
that we, at the MSA office, can contact the right members for the various
tasks.
Next Board Meeting
The next board meeting is scheduled for January 7th at 5:30pm on the 4
th floor of Sport MB. The minutes from the last meeting can be found
at http://www.sailmanitoba.com/about/minutes.htm
Upcoming Bingos
McPhillips:
Friday, January 18, 2008 from 6:00 - 9:45
Tuesday, February 5, 2008 from 6:00 - 9:45
Wednesday, February 20, 2008 from 9:00 - 11:45
Sunday, March 9, 2008 from 4:30 - 6:45
Tuesday, March 25, 2008 from 9:00 - 11:45
Office Hours for the Holidays
I will be in Germany from December 13-23 but my assistant Jordan Crowley
will be in the office from 10:00am – 14:00pm from Monday to Friday. The
office will be also opened on Thursday December 27 and Friday December 28.
For more information, to register for one of our courses or to sign up for
a bingo please call the MSA office at 925-5650 or send an email to sailingadmin@sport.mb.ca |
