In the Home Stretch.... Ontario's Coaches Symposium

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Received: 2/17/09 4:21:43 PM 
From:  Softball Ontario's Participation Program <lcrompton at softballontario.ca>

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CONTACT:      StephanieSutton
                     (416) 426-7150
                     ssutton at softballontario.ca

DATE:           February17, 2009


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IN THE HOME STRETCH FOR THE SOFTBALL ONTARIO’SCOACHES SYMPOSIUM

NORTH YORK,ON- Softball Ontario wants to remind Softball Coaches
that thedeadline to register for the Softball Coaches Symposium
is just around thecorner!  Be sure to secure your spot before
Thursday, February19, 2009!  Please join Softball Ontario, SoftballCanada
and the Investor’s Group at Mohawk College in Brantfordfor softball
instruction at it's finest.  It is a great opportunityfor Softball
Coaches to learn from the experts!

Presenters for this action packed day include:

Todd Martin- Todd is considered an outstanding athlete andexcellent
pitcher in our great game. Todd plays for the Canadian NationalMen's
Softball team. Some of his successes are the following: 4 Time
WorldChampion, 9 Time All World, 3 Time MV Pitcher Worlds, 6
Time All American andrepresenting Canada this summer at the ISF
Men’s World’sChampionships.

• Topic:  Advanced Pitching Skills and Drills

Erin Forman- A Director of “RisingStars” elite softball camps
clinics and workshops; former member of SoftballCanada’s National
Team Program, NCAA All American, NFCA Great Lakes RegionFirst
Team Shortstop.  

- with -

Dr. AndrewPeters - Dr. Peters received his Physical Education
from WesternUniversity and is a member in good standing within
the Ontario College ofTeachers. He is the Executive Director
of "Rising Stars" anorganization initially born through the implementation
of developmentalathletic and social programs for First Nations
youth. Rising Stars hasexperienced significant growth and diversification.
The organization hasexpanded to provide sports and athletic camps,
clinics, and workshops; nowavailable throughout southern Ontario.

• Topic: Dynamic Stretching and Strength conditioning activities
for all ages; Batting;Infield and Outfield Skills and Drills


DaveBourne- Dave has an extensive background in Softball as SoftballOntario’s
Coaching Chairman, Master Learning Facilitator, and his experiencecoaching
softball at the provincial and national level.  In 2009, CoachBourne
was named Softball Canada's Home Run Sports Coach of the Year.


• Topic:  Slap and Drag Bunting; CRASH WARM

Event attendees for the 2009 Coaches Symposium have theopportunity
to get up close and personal with our expertise from differentaspects
of the game.  
        Date:                             Saturday, February
21, 2009
        Time:                            9:30 am- 4:30 PM (Registration
begins at 8:30 am) 
        Location:                       Mohawk College, Brantford
Campus
        Cost:                              $30.00 plus GST (includes
pizza lunch) 
         RegistrationDeadline:   Thursday, February 19, 2009

There is stillroom, so sign up today!  Here is the link to the
application form:
http://www.softballontario.ca/images/stories/documents/WordDoc/ChDoc/2009_coaches_symposium_reg_form.doc

Softball Ontario mustrecruit a minimum of thirty-five (35) participants
by February 19, 2009 inorder to host the 2009 Coaches Symposium,
so apply today!  If the minimumnumber of participants is not
reached by February 19, 2009, the Symposium maybe cancelled.
 Softball Ontario will continue to accept applicationsafter the
deadline providing the minimum of thirty-five (35) participants
haveregistered.  Softball Ontario will accept registration beyond
February19, 2009 and on the actual day of the Symposium as along
as the minimum numberof participants has been met.

Note:    SoftballOntario will issue a full refund of $30.00 plus
GST if a Symposium participantcancels before Thursday, February
19.
Softball Ontario is pleased tooffer this opportunity to softball
coaches who may want to continue theirprofessional development
beyond the National Coaching CertificationProgram.  Ontario is
putting its best efforts forward to prepare Coachesfor the softball
season.

A special thank you to the Quest for GoldLottery, the Ontario
Government, specifically the Ministry of HealthPromotions.  Without
the financial support of these organizations, theSoftball Ontario
Coaches Symposium would be not possible. 

Coacheswish to attend are asked to complete the Coaches Symposium
registration formwhich can be found on the Softball Ontario website
at www.softballontario.ca.



 

Softball Ontario is thegoverning body for the sport of softball
in Ontario. Our goal is to promoteand develop the sport of softball
for its athletes, officials and volunteersby providing programs
and services at all levels of competitions.  

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