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Alberta Deaf Sports Association

October 2016

President’s Message

Table of Contents

The new ADSA membership has worked very well and received more new members than last year. We have hired a new Sport Coordinator staff, Joanna Nicholson, starting on September 19th. She is now preparing the sport activities at ASD Gym (Monday – Thursday @ 6-9 pm). ASD Gym is still under renovations and will open by mid-October. We have attended Canadian Deaf Sports Association (CDSA) AGM on September 16-17 in Gatineau, Quebec. The CDSA AGM went very well. We understood what 2016 was a challenging year for CDSA in which they had to make difficult decisions. Throughout the past 12 months, they have tried their best to evolve as an organization and take significant strides both internally and externally and externally within the sports sector, particularly related to their identity and the sustainability of their long-term operations. We congratulate CDSA for doing wonderful jobs in past 12 months.

- Grant Underschultz, ADSA President

President’s Report………………1 CDSA AGM…………………...2-3 ASD Volleyball Drop-In………..4 2016 Brooker Cup………...…..5-6 Holly Jamieson Interview……...7 Alberta Deaf Pickleball Club….8 Call for Athletes……………..9-11 ADSA AGM……………………12 Calendar of Events………...13-14

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CDSA Awards

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Athlete of the Year

Joshua Baerg (BC)

Coach of the Year

Derek Usman (AB)

Team of the Year

Women’s Volleyball

Leader of the Year

Mary Dyck (AB)

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We had two wonderful guest speakers

Heather Moyse Canada Bobsled Team

Gold at 2010 and 2014 Olympics

Mike Cyr Program Director of Child and Family Services

Silent Voice

October 2016

ADSA Delegates

Grant Underschultz, President Sally Korol, Treasurer

Amorena Bartlett, Administrative Assistant

Annual General Meeting September 16-17, 2016

Gatineau, Quebec

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CDSA Updates

October 2016

Deaflympics 2017 Updates

Danny Daniels Chef De Mission

CHIEF DE MISSION REPORT

By Danny Daniels

September 17, 2016

Important Information:

Opening Ceremony – July 18th, 2017

Competition – July 19th-30th, 2017

Closing Ceremony – July 30th, 2017

Updates:

ICSD and the GOC have provided documents that outlines accommodation, venues, athlete villages and local transport options.

Deaflympic working on preparing Travel Risk Management Plan.

The DFAT website currently showing Turkey as a low-risk country.

Sports at the Deaflympics

Athletics Badminton Basketball Beach Volleyball Bowling Football Road Cycling Golf Handball Judo Mountain Biking Volleyball Karate Orienteering Shooting Swimming Table Tennis Taekwondo Tennis Wrestling Freestyle Wrestling Greco-Roman

2015-2016 was a challenging year with some downsizing and appointing a new CEO.

CDSA had some great accomplishments in 2015-2016 which include:

Successful Bid process for the Canada Deaf Games to be held in Manitoba

February 21-28, 2018 ---

Recruited new coaches for soccer, badminton and bowling.

--- Increased number of active athletes and sports (tennis, badminton, men’s indoor volleyball).

--- Selected Team Canada Chef de Mission and

preparation for the 2017 Deaflympics. ---

Launched the CDSA High Performance Sport Grant Program

Annual General Meeting September 16-17, 2016

Gatineau, Quebec

Want more information?

Come to the ADSA AGM Saturday November 19th, 2016

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October 2016 ASD Volleyball Drop-In

Do you like playing for fun? Do you like to compete for points?

Join our Volleyball League!

VOLLEYBALL DROP-IN LEAGUE

Where? Alberta School for the Deaf gym

When? Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-9 pm

Who? Anyone who is a member of ADSA

(Must be a member before attending drop-ins)

Membership registration forms available online at http://www.albertadeafsports.ca/about-us/membership

Please drop off at or mail to: #205, 11404 142 St Edmonton, AB T5M 1V1

For more information contact:

Joanna sportscoordinator1974@gmail.com

Amorena info@albertadeafsports.ca

--------To be Announced in October--------

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2016 Brooker Cup October 2016

ALBERTA BCMatch Score Match Score

1 Mark Duncan 1 Dale Proctor2 Bruce Gibson 2 Mike Parkes

3 Rob Cundy 3 Jim Cranswick4 Grant Underschultz 4 Zeb Twarog

5 Lehman Drew 5 Mike Hystek6 Jim Fleckenstein 6 Sean Ramsey

7 Daylin Pillay 7 Paul Laundry8 Dennis Warick 8 Wayne Poirier

8 1/2 3 1/2

ALBERTA BCMatch Score Match Score

1 Mark Duncan 1 Dale Proctor2 Bruce Gibson 2 Mike Parkes

3 Rob Cundy 3 Jim Cranswick4 Grant Underschultz 4 Zeb Twarog

5 Jim Fleckenstein 5 Sean Ramsey6 Lehman Drew 6 Mike Hystek

7 Daylin Pillay 7 Paul Laundry8 Dennis Warick 8 Wayne Poirier

5 1/2 6 1/2

14 10

2 1/2

1/2

1/2

30

2 1/2

0

0

2

1 1/2

Day 2

Day 1

Brooker Cup 2016 - Cochrane, ABSeptember 24-25, 2016

Total Score - Day 1:Total Score - Day 1:

3

3

1

1 1/2

Total Score - Day 2: Total Score - Day 2:

Final Score: Final Score:

2 1/2

1/2

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2016 Brooker Cup October 2016

Alberta Hang On to Beat British Columbia Alberta Deaf Golf Club hosted 12th Brooker Cup at The Links of Glen Eagles Golf Club, Cochrane on September 24 & 25, 2016. For two days, eight golfers from British Columbia played team match play against eight golfers from Alberta. The first team that earns 12 ½ points claims the Brooker Cup. Team Albert brought the Cup by winning 14 to 10 points. Congratulations to Team Alberta and the Captain, Grant Underschultz. Both teams showed excellent sportsmanship and played competitive golf right to the end. Over the years, Team B.C. has nine titles and Alberta has three titles. B.C. will host 2018 Brooker Cup close to Vancouver area. Thanks to Rob Cundy for organizing the event. Also thanks to ADSA for sponsoring the event.

Team B.C Captain, Mike Parkes – Team Alberta Captain, Grant Underschultz

ALBERTA BCMatch Score Match Score

1 Mark Duncan 1 Dale Proctor2 Bruce Gibson 2 Mike Parkes

3 Rob Cundy 3 Jim Cranswick4 Grant Underschultz 4 Zeb Twarog

5 Lehman Drew 5 Mike Hystek6 Jim Fleckenstein 6 Sean Ramsey

7 Daylin Pillay 7 Paul Laundry8 Dennis Warick 8 Wayne Poirier

8 1/2 3 1/2

ALBERTA BCMatch Score Match Score

1 Mark Duncan 1 Dale Proctor2 Bruce Gibson 2 Mike Parkes

3 Rob Cundy 3 Jim Cranswick4 Grant Underschultz 4 Zeb Twarog

5 Jim Fleckenstein 5 Sean Ramsey6 Lehman Drew 6 Mike Hystek

7 Daylin Pillay 7 Paul Laundry8 Dennis Warick 8 Wayne Poirier

5 1/2 6 1/2

14 10

2 1/2

1/2

1/2

30

2 1/2

0

0

2

1 1/2

Day 2

Day 1

Brooker Cup 2016 - Cochrane, ABSeptember 24-25, 2016

Total Score - Day 1:Total Score - Day 1:

3

3

1

1 1/2

Total Score - Day 2: Total Score - Day 2:

Final Score: Final Score:

2 1/2

1/2

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What are the best experiences have you had at competitions on a national/international level?

“2015 Canadian Junior Championship was the most memorable as I got interviewed about my hearing loss and I got to share a little piece of myself and the everyday obstacles I overcome in a game, and on TSN no less.”

October 2016

Interview with Holly Jamieson

What was the most important lesson that you learned as a player? I have learned that communication is everything. It's so important to know that everyone is on the same page and included. What is your position on the curling team? Skip for Team Jamieson What are some of the most important characteristics and skills necessary for your position on the team? Leadership and strong clear communication When you are doing training/conditioning, what does a typical training session consist of? I spend at least 3 days a week at the gym, 4-5 days a week during the offseason. My typical routine in season looks like this: Mondays I focus on conditioning with intervals or circuits. Tuesday's are primarily strength training, about an hour completing a workout program. Then Thursdays I complete a full workout with cardio to start then strength training to end. If I am not competing in an event/bonspeil on the weekend, I try to still do something active. What’s the toughest thing about practice? The toughest thing about practice is staying focused and practicing like you would play in a game. Treat each shot as important and do the same set up every time and the same follow through and reflect after every throw. What is the one thing you do before a game? Dynamic stretching and pre game meeting. Who’s the funniest person on the team? Nyla. She's so sassy on and off the ice. She can always lighten the mood and joke around. How did you get started curling and what advice would you have for our readers who are just getting started? I started when I was 9 years old and had been watching my parents curl for several years prior. I strongly encourage anyone, at any ability to try curling by keeping an open mindset and willingness to keep practicing and building on your skills. We curl because we love the game and love the people we play with and compete against. I don't curl because I'm good at it or told to do it. I play because I love it.

October 2016

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Alberta Deaf Pickleball Club

2016 Alberta Deaf Pickleball Club Alberta School for the Deaf Gymnasium is under renovations and will open by mid-October. Cold weather will be here soon and pickleball players will be using the gym on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:30 – 8:30 pm. All Pickleball players and new players need to become ADSA members to play. We are looking forward to see many players on the courts. Linda and Rob Cundy participated in C.L.R.C. Invitational Pickleball Tournament on September 27, 2016. There were about 40 pickleball players and Rob & Linda came in second place – silver medals. Hopefully more ADPC members will participate in future pickleball tournaments.

October 2016

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Calendar of Events

Call for Athletes October 2016

Call for Ski and Snowboard Athletes RESPOND BY NOV 1st, 2016 to gigi.fiset@assc-cdsa.com or Head Coach mark.ballard@gmail.com

� YES � NO

Canadian Deaf Sports Association (CDSA) is calling any interested snowboard or ski athletes that have the potential, experience and ability to represent Canada at the 2017 World Deaf Championships in Karnten, Austria tentatively scheduled for March 12th-18th 2017 in the following events;

Snowboard

• Parallel Giant Slalom (PGS) • Parallel Slalom (PSL)

Alpine Skiing

• Downhill • Super G • Super Combi • Giant Slalom • Slalom

We are looking for advanced level ski or snowboarders that are interested in participating in this event.

Athletes must commit to a minimum of 2 training camps, tentatively booked as follows

CAMP #1

December 16th -18th, 2016

Locations: Calgary and Banff, Alberta.

CAMP #2

January 27th-29th, 2017

Locations: Calgary and Banff, Alberta.

About the Coaches

Mark Ballard –Snowboard Coach Level 4 NCCP certified coach, CPCH member Former National and Olympic Snowboard Team Coach. Coached Canadian Deaf Snowboard team at 2015 Deaflympics. Professional coach for 15 years before retiring to business in 2014.

Mike Marsh – Alpine Ski Coach Level 4 NCCP certified coach Masters Kinesiology (MKIN) – U of G Alpine Canada (Para-ski team): 2011-15 Alberta Alpine: 2009-11 Fortress Alpine: 2000-09

Marks bio: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ballardmark Former Europa and World Cup skier.

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Call For Athletes

Team Canada Deaf Badminton

The National Deaf Badminton Program is looking to identify, select, and train a group of

athletes who have the potential, experience, and ability to represent Canada at the international level. The focus for the National Deaf Badminton Program is to train and compete at the 2017

Summer Deaflympics in Samsun, Turkey.

Eligibility To be eligible for the Team Canada Deaf Badminton Program all athletes must be a Canadian citizen and have a hearing loss of at least 55dB in the better ear (three frequency pure tone

average at 500, 1000, and 2000Hz).

Identification and Selection Camp The National Deaf Badminton Program will be hosting one Identification Camp

November 11 – 13 2016 and location of which is to be determined. (Travel and accommodation are the responsibility of the athlete)

Registration Please email Danièle Bouffard: danielebouffard@videotron.ca to express interest in the

badminton camp, and to provide your specific events. Final details, forms, camp schedule, and hotel information will follow. Final registration must be confirmed before October 28 2016.

Registration fee is $20 to CDSA Office.

Contact Information Danièle Bouffard: Team Canada Deaf Badminton Coach

E-mail: danielebouffard@videotron.ca

Athletes Please contact your association (PDSA)

Call for Athletes October 2016

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Call for Athletes

Call For Athletes

Team Canada Deaf Judo

The National Deaf Judo Program is looking to identify, select, and train a group of athletes who have the potential, experience, and ability to represent Canada at the international level. The

focus for the National Deaf Judo Program is to train and compete at the 2017 Summer Deaflympics in Samsun, Turkey.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the Team Canada Deaf Judo Program all athletes must be a Canadian citizen and have a hearing loss of at least 55dB in the better ear (three frequency pure tone average at

500, 1000, and 2000Hz) Further eligibility requirements can be found on our website at the following link:

http://www.assc-cdsa.com/general-criteria.html

Identification and Selection Camp Depending on the number of entries, the National Deaf Judo Program may be hosting an

Athlete Identification and Selection Camp The Date and Location of which is to be determined

(Travel and accommodation will be the responsibility of the athlete)

Registration Please email blairb@nfld.com to express interest in the judo camp.

Final details, forms, camp schedule, hotel information and confirmation date will follow. Registration fee is $20 to CDSA Office.

Contact Information

Blair Bradbury: Team Canada Deaf Judo Coach E-mail: blairb@nfld.com

Athletes

Please contact your association Provincial Deaf Sports Association

October 2016

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ANNUALGENERALMEETING

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ADSA Annual General Meeting October 2016

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October 2016 Calendar of Events

ADSA Board Meeting

ADSA AGM

ADSA Board Meeting 10am to 12pm at EADCC

ADSA AGM 10am to 12pm at EADCC

Volleyball League Drop-in

Volleyball League Drop-in at ASD

Pickleball Drop-in at ASD

Pickleball Drop-in at ASD

Thanksgiving Day

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October 2016

ADSA Fun Curling Bonspiel

NCCP Workshop

NCCP Workshop

Calendar of Events

ADSA Fun Curling Bonspiel TBA

NCCP Workshop TBA

October 2016

Volleyball League Drop-in at ASD