Physical Activity, Sport and Recreation

Valley Region

Valley events

AVESTA Awards - Book your tickets now!
October 27, 11:30am- 1:30pm
Old Orchard Inn
$10.00
Lunch provided
Call or email the following to book your tickets!
avesta@kingsrda.ca
C/O Kings RDA, 35 Webster Street, Kentville, 678-2298.

The Annapolis Valley Events and Sport Tourism Association (AVESTA) awards celebrate the achievements of valley events and festivals recognizing the important positive economic and social impact these organizations bring to the region. The winners will be announced at the annual luncheon on October 27.

The finalists are:
Event Legacy Award (sponsored by the Town of Windsor): Deep Roots Music Festival; Festival of Lights; and Wharf Rat Rally.

Sport Legacy Award (sponsored by the Municipality of the County of Kings): Berwick Men’s and Women’s Slow-pitch Tournament; Digby Golf Classic; and Gunn Baldursson Memorial Soccer Tournament.

Venue of the Year Award (sponsored by the Town of Wolfville): Acadia University; Al Whittle Theatre; and St. Croix Ballfield and Recreational Complex.

Event of the Year Award (sponsored by the Town of Kentville): 2011 Canada Winter Games Biathlon Competition; 2011 Canada Winter Games Snowboard Competition; and Sr. Men’s and Women’s Curling Championships.

Guest speaker (sponsored by the NS Department of Health and Wellness) is Bruce Beaton speaking about the power of sport. Bruce is a three-time Canadian Football League All-Star and author of the recently released book, “Little Athletes Big Leaders”.

Seniors Fitness Instructors Certification course - Oct 22 & 23 and Nov 5 & 6 at Berwick Town Hall Gym

Want to lead a program for older adults in your community? This workshop is for you!
The Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging offer a 4-day Seniors Fitness Instructor Certification course.

To register electonically send the registration form to asulis@town.berwick.ns.ca

Upon becoming a certified Senior’s Fitness Instructor, you will:

• Promote the philosophy and values of the CCAA when planning and delivering physical activity programs.
• Screen and assess older adults for their fitness program using protocols learned in the SFIC.
• Use assessment data to plan, implement and evaluate exercise prescriptions to meet the unique needs of participants as indicated by the performance standards for the SFIC.
• Provide a safe environment, minimize and be capable of dealing with emergencies when they do arise as outlined in the SFIC.
  
• Maintain a participant centered environment applying the principles of adult learning to the design and delivery of the physical activity program according to SFIC methods.
• Continually improve your performance using self-evaluation, peer evaluation and by meeting recertification criteria.

For further information contact Wendy Lee Hamilton at wlhamilton@avdha.nshealth.ca or call 902.542.0939

Municipal Recreation Workshop - Stars Among Us
On October 28, 2009, fifty-two delegates attended a Valley municipal recreation workshop representing four municipalities, nine towns, four villages and eight partner organizations including two school boards, two community health boards, one health district health authority, two sport tourism associations and one trail coalition

The workshop brought together municipal officials, municipal staff and partners of Nova Scotia Health and Wellness in the Valley region for a sharing of municipal initiatives. Through panel discussions and displays participants learned about and shared information on over twenty unique municipal partnerships and opportunities. The following are the presentations from the day:

• Active Transportation
  Active transportation is quickly becoming an important issue in communities. Many communities are encouraging people to walk or cycle to school or work. Valley communities are making this happen.
  • Active Transportation
  • Kentville Active Transportation TOK in Motion
  • Village of New Minas Active Transportation
     
• Trails
  Hiking trails, mountain bike trails, ATV and snowmobile trails are popular throughout the Valley. What types of trails are being developed and how can they be supported?
  • Bigelow Nature Trail, Canning, Nova Scotia
  • Valley Municipal Recreation Workshop
  • The Annapolis Royal Perimeter Trail
  • Municipality of the County of Kings Trails Committee
     
• Physical activity
  Our youth are constantly faced with challenges to be physically active. Municipalities play an important role and have responded with creative solutions.
  • Municipality of West Hants After School Program
  • BaM & I.T.O. Presentation
  • Annapolis County Grade 5 Physical Activity Pass
  • Clare Daily Living Strategy
     
• Events
  Every community in the Valley hosts events and requires a vast array of volunteers to support community activities. Learn about two events, economic impact of events and supports available to volunteers and events.
  • Economic Impact Assessment of the New Minas Invitational Soccer Tournament
  • Olympic Torch Relay Celebration
  • Bridgetown Triathlon
  • Valley Volunteer Coalition
     
• Partnership
  The power of partnerships can never be overstated and can be the determining factor in success. Valley communities have established many unique partnerships that simply makes something happen or work better. These partnerships work in these communities!
  • Partnership in Community Recreation Infrastructure
  • Digby Area Recreation Commission
  • Hantsport Recreation Service Agreement
  • Hants Aquatic Centre Partnership

National Canadian Coaching (NCCP) Courses: 

Introduction to Competition - Part A
October 21 & 22 - Kings County Municipal Complex in Kentville
Friday, 6:00pm-10:00pm Making Ethical Decisions
Saturday, 8:30am-3:30pm Planning a Practice
Saturday, 3:30pm-4:30pm Nutrition

To register contact Kings County Recreation at BMacArthur@county.kings.ns.ca or call 690-6124.

Introduction to Competition - Part B
A course can be organized if 8 or more community coaches are interested.