Yearly Archives: 2016

Curling Store order going in soon….

The club will be putting an order into the ‘Curling Store’ (http://www.thecurlingstore.com/) very soon. If you need anything from the store let us know. To get the wholesale prices they need to be ordered by Phil since Scott at the ‘Curling Store’ will only give out those prices to only one person from the club. The prices online are the store prices. We get them cheaper. I hope to be up in Dartmouth on the weekend of Dec. 9-11th. So orders need to be put in by Thursday Dec. 8th. Price list is up at the club on the wall near Ice #1 door. You can also order from Codiac Curling if you think prices are better. They are also up on the wall.

Renovation committee update….

Thank you for attending last evening’s meeting. Bette Ann, thank you for sending Ira 🙂. (I hope your dental problem is subsiding.)

The oil tank and furnace were removed today. Basil has been informed of the same and is redesigning his earlier renovation/construction plan as we discussed last evening. His proposal, as we agreed to last evening, is for the new entrance to come in via the existing but now-empty furnace room with allowance being made for the hot water tank to remain in its current location.

Basil is also giving some thought to a storage nook off ice 1 that would accommodate the ice king and nipper for their storage when they are not being used. (Whatever expense required for the nook would not be coming from Mr. Sceles’ donation.)

At our next meeting on Wednesday, November 30, Basil will have a copy of his redone-design for our input and tentative approval before it goes to the general membership for their blessings and with a better idea on what dollars we are seeking.

Mike Nicholson is attending to the septic system via contacting the Department of the Environment to see what conditions are required for a new septic and drainage bed.

I am going to contact the federal government representative and provincial representative regarding whatever grants that might be available for our applications. I am also going to telephone Mr. Ted Sceles and update him on our progress.

As mentioned last evening, we need more members for our renovation project. The idea being that they do not have to attend all meetings, just be available as tasks come to be done and then contribute to whatever degree that is possible. Once we finalize the monetary objective we will need workers and ideas to raise the sufficient funds.

Today I spoke to several Club members who have agreed to assist as much as their available time permits.

Brian Farrell has agreed to comb through the rink’s historical minutes and note community individuals who were once active at the rink for our future contact regarding possible donations.

Sharmaine Shea has consented to assist wherever possible with our recognition that she is busy building her her new home.

Margaret Hadley has agreed to assist with fund-raising with the stipulation that she also works full time.

Chris West has also consented to serve on the committee.

We are getting the momentum to take this project to success in 2017 so let all of us keep our thoughts on this ambitious project’s successful completion.

Best regards and sincere thanks to all.

Ray

NSCA launches Skill Development Programming – January 8, 2017

The following is an email sent from the NSCA:

Good evening coaches and athletes:

I am thrilled to announce that the NSCA is going to be kick-starting 2017 with its brand new Pathways to Podiums athlete/coach skill development programming! The first 32 eligible registrants (CWG-aged, plus coaches) will be the beneficiaries of an incredible inaugural learning experience, instructed by some of our game’s finest!

Instructors
– Russ Howard, Olympic Gold Medallist
– Mary-Anne Arsenault, 5-time Canadian and 2-time World Champion
– Grant Odishaw, Canadian Mixed Champion

Date
– Sunday, January 8, 2017 – 9am-5pm, Chester Curling Club, with a bonus Q&A session at the conclusion of the program

Participant Age Eligibility
– 15-and-under, as of June 30, 2016 & Coaches

Fee/Entry Deadline
– $110 per participant by December 20, 2016 – Register: http://nscurl.com/index.php?option=com_eventlist&view=details&id=419
– Team Coaches (who have three or more players attending the session) are FREE and are encouraged to register by e-mailing kpatterson (at) nscurl ( dot) com
– No refunds will be issued unless in the occurrence of event cancellation or emergency as determined by the NSCA

Program Highlights
– Dynamic Delivery Deconstruction – breaking down the components of the delivery and rebuilding on a rock-solid foundation
– Becoming a Savvy Strategist – inside the tactical mind of an Olympic Gold Medallist
– Off-ice Planning for On-ice Performance – practice and seasonal planning, goal setting
– Weight Control for the win – identifying ideal throwing weights and mastering execution with systematic repetition

– Angle Advantage – getting the ‘one up’ by lining up opportunities that are often missed by the naked eye

About Pathways to Podiums programming
The Nova Scotia Curling Association is exemplifying its dedication to providing quality athlete and coach development opportunities by launching Pathways to Podiums programming.

Creating an enjoyable, optimal learning experience for an athlete or coach at any age or stage of Long Term Athlete Development (LTAD) is a foundational objective of Pathways to Podiums programming. The NSCA acknowledges that, whether a participant’s dream is to win a National championships, or simply to make another inturn draw on a Tuesday night, everyone has their own Curling goals and the Association is supportive of each participant’s ambitions by proudly sourcing some of Nova Scotia’s (and surrounding area’s) finest to provide a top-notch instructional roster that will take any participant’s skillset to the ‘next’ level.

For the launch of the program on January 8th, athletes and coaches will have the opportunity to learn from Olympic Gold Medallist, Russ Howard, as well as his Academy of Curling colleagues – Grant Odishaw (Canadian Mixed Champion), and Nova Scotia’s own 5-time Canadian and 2-time World Champion, Mary-Anne Arsenault!

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask. Many thanks.

Kevin Patterson (Technical Director, NSCA)
902-425-5454 ext 345