KSC March Newsletter

MARCH 2021 NEWS

FROM THE KAMLOOPS SPORTS COUNCIL

Dear Tournament Capital Volunteers,

It's Boogie season again and what a couple of years it has been. As we enter the 2nd year of shutdown, there are many things to be grateful for and many challenges that have occurred during Covid-19.

Community health continues to be the driving force behind Boogie and keeping the energy and momentum going for Kamloops and all the fabulous people who live here. The colour RED has always (from the beginning) symbolized love, passion, energy and change. We encourage Kamloops to come out "BOOGIE STRONG" during the 8 days of boogie this year. And wear their boogie RED to keep Boogie going.

With the loss of 2 years of funding, Boogie (like many other events) is struggling to keep going. Boogie is not supported by any government grants or funding and relies solely on the participants and all the wonderful sponsors to keep this signature event going.

If you wish to run/walk Boogie this year registration is up and ready:

If you wish to donate there is a GoFundMe page and any amount of donation would be of great benefit.

Boogie is our Kamloops Heart project and has raised over 1 million dollars for local charities and changed thousands of lives through movement.

Movement is Change. We love Kamloops!

Boogie on 2021! The 8 days of Boogie: April 18th to April 25th 2021.

Do you love baseball?

Did you once upon a time play baseball or umpire?

Would you like to support youth in our community?

Do you have a bit of spare time?

If you said yes to those questions, we have a great opportunity for you! Kamloops Minor Baseball is in need of an Umpire-in-Chief.

There are no formal requirements for this position but strong communication skills and being comfortable working with youth is necessary. Previous experience with umpiring would be beneficial, but not mandatory. This is mainly a volunteer position with a few stipends paid throughout the seasons.

The UIC’s primary responsibility is to provide leadership while facilitating a safe, fun and educational environment for our umpires and inspiring the principles of sport through the game of baseball. BC Baseball Umpire Association will be offering virtual training and various resources to support UIC’s across the province.

We hope you will consider applying for the UIC role and have the opportunity to be a role model for our youth umpires.

For more information please email [email protected]

Join us to celebrate International Women's Day March 8th as we host this FREE workshop "Leading with Confidence" in partnership with Canadian Women & Sport.

This interactive workshop is designed to uplift the skills of the next generation of Canadian sport leaders – university and college aged young women involved in sport and physical activity. Participants will explore the experiences of female leaders, reflect on the value of sport and physical activity in their leadership journey, and consider how they can further develop their skills to be strong leaders now and in the future.

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 [email protected] or call 250.828.3822.

Kamloops Sports Council

Getting to Know Our Local Sport Organizations

Kamloops Disc Golf Club

Who are you?

Kamloops Disc Golf Club (KDGC)

Can you tell us a little about your organization,

and how long it has been active and operating?

We are a local disc golf club that runs local events and looks after two course in town.

How long have you been active and operating?

20+ years

Where do your members meet and train?

MacArthur Island and Rose Hill

Describe your members in one word.

Passionate

Tell us something that not everyone would know about your sport?

Disc Golf is one of the fastest growing sports today.

What are your proudest accomplishments or achievements that

you would like to highlight from some of your members?

Every year we host an "ice bowl" event to raise money for kids sport and the Food Bank. We broke records again this year with 501 lbs of food and $3370 raised.

What have you been working on lately?

We have been growing our membership to numbers we have not seen before and adding more courses to the area.

What is an inspiring moment that you have

witnessed from one of your members?

A mother and daughter had their disc golf gear stolen, and one of our members, Carrie Newl, spearheaded a fundraiser which raised over $700 worth of gear.

What are some future goals as an organization and/or for your members?

Future goals would be to hit 200 members this year and have multiple options for them to play including clinics, tournaments, etc.

Who are some volunteers that you would like to highlight in your community for their work and dedication?

Carrie Neal, Ben Laidlaw, Colin McDaniel, Wes Eccelston, and the entire board of KDGC.

Where would you like to see positive changes in Kamloops sports and recreation and why?

To be inclusive: women, elderly, and disabled. All should have a safe/comfortable environment to take park in any sport they choose.

What do you think makes Kamloops a great sporting community?

The city love for being the tournament capital. It is part of what makes hosting event here so fun!

How do people connect with KDGC to learn more and get involved?

You can find more information on our website at KDGC.com. Find us on Facebook at Kamloops Disc Golf Club and KDGC members' page.

Are there any general comments that you would like to share?

Disc golf is a great family sport, and Kamloops has two excellent courses that are free to play!

Sincerely,

The Kamloops Sports Council Team

250.828.3822