KSC December 2020 Newsletter

DECEMBER 2020 NEWS

FROM THE KAMLOOPS SPORTS COUNCIL

Dear Tournament Capital Volunteers,

We hope that everyone is staying happy and healthy during these times. We want to let you know that we have put forth a lot of changes to ensure that the Kamloops Sports Council is still able to safely operate and serve our members and local sporting community during this global pandemic. Because of this, we are wanting to be completely transparent with our safety protocols to ensure all members and the public can still safely access our services in one form or another. Below are some important things that you should know if you need to get a hold of any of our staff or make a socially distanced stop by our office.

Our office hours are from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday to Friday excluding holidays, and off for lunch from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Our office doors will remain locked during our regular office hours to ensure that only KSC staff are in use of the space. Please knock upon arrival and one of the KSC staff members will be in a mask happy to meet you outside
There will be at least one staff member in the office during regular office hours if you need access to any of our member services
Zoom meetings are available upon request if you would like to have a more formal meeting to discuss any ideas or needs.
At this time our Activity Room and Boardroom rentals are suspended until further notice to align with the guidelines set out by our provincial health authority
Calling ahead of time if you need to visit the office is always encouraged and appreciated. You can reach us at 250.828.3822 to let us know
There is no access to washrooms for members or the public in our space at this time
The office will be CLOSED for Christmas holidays Dec. 19-Jan. 4

We will continue to serve our members and the local sporting community during these difficult and unprecedented times. Please do not hesitate to reach out with any needs. We hope to see you all safely sometime soon.

SHE’S GOT IT ALL:

TALENT, DETERMINATION,

& BARRIERS MEN DON’T HAVE

TO WORRY ABOUT.

When it comes to sport, women and girls have got it all, and then some. Unfortunately, they also have an extra set of challenges that men and boys do not. These challenges continue to prevent women and girls from staying in sport. Canadian Women & Sport is committed to supporting women and girls and helping everyone involved in sport understand those challenges so we can tackle them together.

To help keep more girls and women in sport, things need to change. And we all have a role to play. Here are some ideas for what you can do to better understand how women and girls experience sport and how to support them.

Scotties Curling is coming to Canada’s Tournament Capital!

2021 Scotties BC Women’s Curling Championship, Presented by Best Western & 2021 BC Men’s Curling Championship from Jan. 26-31, 2021

Find more info Here.

PacificSport Interior BC is providing two funding grants to help during the pandemic. Local Sport Organizations in the Interior BC region.

The Local Sport Funding Support is for 10 organizations who will receive $2,500 each and PacificSport Interior BC will adjudicate all applications. Groups will submit a Letter of Intent and there is no restrictions on the funding is best suited for, as the organization will provide details in their submissions.

The second funding envelope is for PacificSport Interior BC registered athletes who can apply for support they may need, whether that be for training, equipment or other areas that the athlete deem necessary for their performance pathway.

The application process will be for those eligible to submit a Letter of Intent to PacificSport Interior BC by 4:00 pm on January 15th, 2021 by email to cboomer@pacificsport.com

More information can be found on the website Here.

Even if it feels like the world has come to a standstill, that doesn't mean you should.

We've always believed in the power of movement and a healthy lifestyle. Now that many of us find ourselves isolated at home, cut off from each other and more sedentary than usual, movement has become more important than ever.

Learn More Here

THIS HOLIDAY SEASON, BRING IT FULL CIRCLE WITH GIVE THE GIFT OF SPORT

It’s that time of year again, time to Give the Gift of Sport in our ninth annual KidSport fundraising campaign! Give the Gift of Sport is our national campaign that raises awareness and funds to help under-resourced Canadian youth participate in organized sport in Canada.

Every donation counts and will help make a difference in the 1-in-3 children’s lives who cannot participate in organized sport due to financial barriers. Everyone is invited to help change this statistic by visiting our donation page to contribute. You will be giving a gift that lasts well beyond the holidays.

For more information and to donate today click Here.

We believe that no kid should be left on the sidelines and all should be given the opportunity to experience the positive benefits of organized sports. KidSport™ provides support to children in order to remove financial barriers that prevent them from playing organized sport.

KidSport Kamloops is a local chapter of KidSport Canada. Funds raised locally are spent locally and are distributed as grants to cover registration and/or equipment fees associated with participation in a season of sport.

For more information please email us at kidsportkamloops@gmail.com or call 250.828.3822.

Kamloops Sports Council

Getting to Know Our Local Sport Organizations

Kamloops Minor Hockey Association

Who are you?

My name is Riley Woodland. I am the Operations Coordinator for Kamloops Minor Hockey Association.

Can you tell us a little about your organization?

We run hockey programs for Rep and Recreation beginning our tryout/evaluation process in September and ending with our playoff process in March. Our governing body is Okanagan Mainline Amateur Hockey Association (OMAHA). We have 5 staff members and Board of Directors that consists of 9 volunteers. We typically have 80 plus teams operating through the season in the U7, U9, U11, U13, U15 and U18 divisions.

How long has your organization been active and operating?

Kamloops Minor Hockey League was started in 1945. By the time the 80's hit, Kamloops Minor Hockey Association was well experienced with a sizable executive as well as directors for each minor hockey division. The newest division was the female hockey league. In the 1980's Kamloops was named the Tournament Capital of British Columbia (now the Tournament Capital of Canada) and hockey, along with all other sports, will always live up to that title. We now have over 1300 registered players and host approximately 25 tournaments per season.

Describe your members in one word.

Incredible.

What is one of your proudest accomplishments or achievements as an organization that you would like to highlight?

Kamloops Minor Hockey was named Association of the year for 1982/83 and 2004/05 by the BCAHA. Most recently, we lead the province in plans to restart hockey. Our plan has been used by many associations that do not have the resources available that we do in Kamloops.

What has KMHA been working on lately?

We have been working on ensuring that the members are on the ice in a safe manner given the world we are currently in.

What is an inspiring moment that you have witnessed

from one of your members?

I don’t think there is a specific moment but we are very impressed with how the membership has responded to the guidelines we have set out. It shows that everyone is committed to hockey this season amidst a world pandemic.

What are some of KMHA’s future goals?

Short term, keeping a safe environment where we can develop young athletes and good young people for our society. Long term, we want to have strong programs that are recognized locally, provincially and nationally.

Who are some volunteers that you would like to highlight

in your community for their work and dedication?

This season we have a decent amount of volunteers that are involved with multiple teams whether it is a coach, on ice volunteer, safety people or manager. We are volunteer driven and without our volunteer’s dedication to the young athletes, we would not operate.

Where would you like to see positive change

in Kamloops sport and why?

Having more people, especially our parents engaged in volunteerism.

Tell us something that not everyone would

know about your organization?

This season in particular, we have increased the number of board meetings to ensure we are all up to date on all current information. Our board represents the members really well and the time they put in is beyond appreciated.

How do people connect with KMHA

(website, email, social, etc.) to learn more and get involved?

Our website is www.kamloopsminorhockey.com, contact email is kamloopsmhainfo@gmail.com, we are also on Facebook and Instagram!

Have a safe & happy holidays! Sincerely,

The Kamloops Sports Council Team

250.828.3822

info@kamloopssportscouncil.com