2006 International Softball Coaches Symposium

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From: "Rick Picard" <rpicard(at)softball.ca> 
Subject: 2006 International Softball Coaches Symposium 
Date: Thu, 2 Mar 2006 16:10:44 -0500 



FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

March 2, 2006

 

2006 International Softball Coaches Symposium

 

(Ottawa) – Softball Canada and Softball British Columbia are
pleased to present the 2006 International Softball Coaches Symposium.

 

This coaching development symposium conducted by Softball Canada
in partnership with Softball British Columbia will take place
from Friday, March 3rd to Sunday, March 5th in Richmond, British
Columbia at the Best Western Richmond Hotel and Conference Centre.
 

 

This two and a half day symposium is open to all local, provincial
and national coaches and is designed to provide coaches with
the most up-to-date training and instructional techniques presented
by some of the world's leading international coaches and experts
in order to raise the level of softball knowledge among softball
coaches across Canada.

 

“Coaches are the key to any sport.  One coach over their lifetime
will come into contact with a high number of athletes and have
a tremendous impact on those athlete’s lives. By providing coaches
with the knowledge and resources they need to grow and learn,
we will ensure that softball athletes across Canada can reach
their potential whether it be to compete in the Olympics or to
enjoy softball for a lifetime,” said Lise Jubinville, Program
Director of Coaching and Domestic Programs at Softball Canada.

 

“We are thrilled to partner with Softball British Columbia in
providing this great educational opportunity,” stated Bob Turner,
Softball Canada’s Coaching Development Committee Chair. “The
speakers we have brought in are some of the best in the world
and having the opportunity to learn from their experiences and
ask them questions will have an enormous impact on our coaches.”

 

The symposium will feature guest speakers such as Dr. Ken Ravizza,
Professor at California State University (at Fullerton) and Sport
psychology consultant for the USA Women’s Olympic Gold Medal
softball team and Anaheim Angels, as well as other Olympic teams
and athletes; Cindy Bristow, owner of Softball Experience and
former International Softball Federation (ISF) Director of Development;
Mark Smith, Canada's senior men's National Team head coach; Dr.
Joy Butler from the University of British Columbia; Sandra Friedman
and Dave Paetkau, former senior men's National Team athlete.

 

Softball Canada has confirmed registration from 93 coaches from
across Canada who will be participating in this event.  Last
minute registrations are still being accepted.  Registration
is $150 and includes instruction from the world's top coaches,
a Conference registration package with handouts, entry into daily
random draws, a golf shirt and portfolio. To register please
download a registration form at www.softball.ca/coaching/softballspecific.aspx
and fax it to Softball Canada at 613-523-5761 or email it to
Lise Jubinville at ljubinville(at)softball.ca.

For more information please contact

 

Rick Picard
Director, Marketing & Communications
Softball Canada
223 Colonnade Road
Suite 212
Ottawa, ON, K2E 7K3  
Tel. (613) 523-3386 ext. 3105
Fax/Telec. (613) 523-5761
rpicard(at)softball.ca *** www.softball.ca
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