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PacificSport
Powering Sport - What We Do PacificSport centres offer a variety of programs and services for BC-based athletes at all stages of the Canadian Sport for Life (CS4L) continuum.
Sport Participation and Development Grassroots programs that support physical literacy and ensure that BC youth have the opportunity to be inspired by sport and lead a healthy and active lifestyle.
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Sport Performance and Leadership High-performance programs that provide BC athletes and coaches with access to training facilities, innovative sport science techniques, and support services to provide every advantage to win medals for Canada.
Education and Advocacy Opportunities for sport education at all levels of the CS4L pathway, including current and interactive seminars, workshops, and conferences that assist in furthering community sport development and performance.
Support and Resources Specialized equipment, technology innovations, and grants to assist with the transfer and acquisition of knowledge, technical, and tactical implementation as well as the administrative progress of local sport organizations.
PacificSport Programs For more information or to register for any of these programs, contact PacificSport at: Phone 250-828-3583 Visit PacificSportInteriorBC.com Group/team rates are available for most programs: $100 for a group of 8-12 • $150 for a group of 12-15 Contact PacificSport for more details!
PacificSport Interior BC 910 McGill Road Kamloops BC V2C 6N6 Fax: 250-828-3619 PacificSportInteriorBC.com
Carolynn Boomer Executive Director Phone: 250-828-3344 Email: cboomer@pacificsport.com
Erin Pincott Sport Performance Coordinator Phone: 250-828-3583 Email: epincott@pacificsport.com
Katie Klassen Sport Participation Coordinator Phone: 250-828-3346 Email: kklassen@pacificsport.com
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SPORT EDUCATION & GENERAL INTEREST WORKSHOPS Open to athletes, coaches, parents, and weekend warriors. Workshops are FREE for PacificSport registered athletes and coaches. Visualization and $20 Mind-Body Connection Join us as mental performance consultant Dave Freeze walks participants through techniques and an interactive exercise to help you achieve a higher performance state. Register at Kamloops.ca/PerfectMind TCC Meeting Room D Tue Apr 21 6:30–8:00 pm Fueling for Your Sport $30 Different types of sports require different energy systems. From cycling to sprinting and golfing to weight lifting, each activity requires proper fuel in order to perform optimally. Registered dietician Christina Clarke will help participants understand how to fuel their body for various sports and stages in activity. Register at Kamloops.ca/PerfectMind TCC Meeting Room D Tue May 5 6:30–8:00 pm Physical Literacy 101 FREE Join us to gain a better understanding of what physical literacy is and how you can encourage continual improvement and development of motor skills, motivation, and confidence across the lifespan. Offered in partnership with PLAYKamloops. Register through Sport for Life at https:// sportforlife-sportpourlavie.ca. John Tod Centre Fri Jun 19 9:00 am–12:00 pm FREE
COACH EDUCATION WORKSHOPS For groups of 10+ people, we can arrange a workshop for your organization. Prices may vary depending on facilitator travel and fees. For more information, or to book a workshop, contact Erin at epincott@ pacificsport.com or call 250-828-3583.
Other training SEMINARS AVAILABLE BY REQUEST • Field Testing Kit Coach Training (ages 18+) • Video Analysis and Dartfish Training (ages 18+)
AFFILIATED SPORTS ALPINE SKIING
Sun Peaks Alpine Ski Club The Sun Peaks Alpine Club aims to introduce kids and youth to the sport of alpine ski racing through fun, safe, and progressive programs for ages 5+. We offer U6-U18 programs for all skill levels. Preseason for U12 and older age groups starts in early November. We offer holiday and March break camps for all ages - come join us on the hill! Location 3110 Creekside Way, Sun Peaks, BC PO Box, 1294 Kamloops, BC, V2C 6H3 Staff Wade Rettie, Program Director spacprogramdirector@gmail.com Mike Lorimer, President Lyndsey Harvey, Nancy Greene Ski League Coordinator - ngslspac@gmail.com For information or to register: www.sunpeaksracers.com Social Media
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Sun Peaks Racers and Sun Peaks Alpine Racers Oktoberfest
Harper Mountain Ski Club $425 - Nancy Greene Ski League Ages 4-11 As part of the Nancy Greene Ski League, kids are taught alpine ski racing by certified coaches and ski instructors utilizing the Husky Snow Star Program, Canada’s National Alpine Ski Skill Development Program. This program offers athletes an opportunity to compete against other clubs at various mountains throughout the Interior (competing is not mandatory). Harper Mountain Jan - Mar 9:30 am-2:00 pm Sundays For information or to register: Glenn Smith, Program Coordinator harperskiclub@gmail.com HarperSkiClub.com
ARTISTIC SWIMMING formerly Synchronized Swimming
Kamloops Sunrays Synchronized Swimming Artistic swimming combines strength, flexibility, team work, endurance, and creativity. The Kamloops Sunrays is the interior’s premiere high performance synchronized swim club. Coaches are NCCP certified and provide top quality programming and training for all athletes in a fun environment. Programs are available for all abilities, ages and genders. For information or to register: Tina Naveri, Head Coach headcoach@kamloopssynchro.com KamloopsSynchro.com Year-round with ongoing registration : Intro to Synchro: 10-week program (Beginner) Sat 12:00-1:00 pm Star Program: 2x per week (Recreational/Pre-Competitive) Mon & Wed 6:00-7:30 pm
ATHLETICS
Kamloops Track and Field Club The Kamloops Track and Field Club has a proud history of producing successful athletes. We employ numerous coaches to ensure that quality programs are available for grassroots to high‑performance athletes, and we are committed to ensuring all participants have a positive experience! Programs • Cross-country - Middle Distance (All Ages) • Track Rascals (Ages 6-8) • Junior Development (Ages 9-12) • Midget (Ages 13-15) • Juvenile, Junior, and Senior (Ages 16+) Tournament Capital Centre Fieldhouse /Hillside Stadium 250-851-2512 Staff Christine Yamaoka, Sprints/Hurdles Dr. Bondarchuk, Throws Dylan Armstrong, Head Coach/Throws Mike Kern, Pole Vault Miriam Dziadyk, Junior Development Dayl Dhaliwal/Gary Reed, Track Rascals For information or to register: KamTrack.ca
Interested in Coaching?
NCCP Coach Certification The National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) is a coach training and certification program offered in over 66 sports across Canada. Learn more at www.pacificsportinteriorbc.com/nccp-coach-training
Competition Introduction Make Ethical Decisions $60 Parkview Centre Saturday, May 2 8:30 am–12:30 pm Planning a Practice $95 Parkview Centre Saturday, May 2 1:00 pm—6:30 pm Design a Basic Sport Program $75 Parkview Centre Sunday, May 3 9:00 am–2:30 pm
Competition Development Managing Conflict $100 Tournament Capital Centre Comming Soon! Psychology of Performance $95 Tournament Capital Centre Comming Soon!
Register at: Kamloops.ca/PerfectMind
Fun and informal Thursday “lunch and learn” sessions with a guest speaker May 14 • 12:00-1:00 pm: Final date of the summer Frick and Frack Restaurant, 577 Victoria Street
Professional Development Prevention & Recovery $115 Tournament Capital Centre Friday, May 8 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Saturday, May 9 9:00 am–12:30 pm
CAMPS
PRO-D DAY CAMPS Multi Sport Camp Tournament Capital Centre April 27 | 8:30 am–4:30 pm
$ 35 Ages 7–12
Girls Only Bike Camp Ages 8–12 Location TBD May 15 | 8:30 am–4:30 pm Early drop off and late pick up available
Tennis Camp Kamloops Tennis Centre June 26 | 8:30 am–4:30 pm
Ages 7–13
SUMMER CAMPS $175 Multi Sport Camp Ages 7–12 Location TBD July 20-24 | 8:30 am–4:30 pm
Tennis Camps Ages 7–13 Kamloops Tennis Centre July 13-17, Aug 13-17 | 8:30 am - 4:30 pm In partnership with Kamloops Tennis Centre
Girls Only Bike Camp Ages 8–12 Location TBD July 27-31 | 8:30 am–4:30 pm
Canoe & Kayak Camp Ages 7–12 Tournament Capital Centre/Shumway Lake August 24-28 | 8:30 am–4:30 pm In partnership with Kamloops Canoe & Kayak Club Early drop off and late pick up available
ACTIVE STAR CAMP $90 Lloyd George Elementary Ages 4–6 July 13-17 | 8:30–11:30 am
BASEBALL The TRU WolfPack baseball team plays all of its games at NorBrock Stadium on McArthur Island. Home games are played as double headers, usually on Saturdays and Sundays. League play starts in March and finishes in April, with an exhibition schedule in the fall. For information: Ray Chadwick, Coach rchadwick@tru.ca
BASKETBALL
Kelly Olynyk Basketball Academy $150 Join us in this Co-ed developmental basketball league for children in grades 5–7. Players will develop fundamental basketball skills such as shooting, passing, dribbling, rebounding, and defense. They will put these skills to work in a number of games (4-on-4, full court) and our year-end jamboree. Registration fee includes a basketball, a jersey, games, coaching, a pass to each TRU WolfPack basketball game, prizes, and 45 minutes of skill development during each session. Saturdays 9:00-11:00 am For more information: Scott Clark, Coach sclark@tru.ca
CANOE/KAYAK KCKC provides spring and summer recreational and competitive Olympic paddling programs for all ages. The Olympic paddling program includes all sprint boats such as kayaks and canoes, white water slalom boats, and stand-up paddle (SUP) boards. The program also includes dry-land conditioning such as running, swimming, weight training, yoga, cross fit, rock climbing, and cross-country skiing. Location Shumway Lake Water Sports Facility Programs • One-week summer camps • Adult Paddle for Fit • Adult 55+ Masters • Children (6–9 years old) Babies Water Skills • Dragonboat and SUP Paddling • Competitive and Fitness Development Programs (children and youth) • Learn to Race and Become Olympian • Paddle for Fit summer camp • Beginners/Novice development team • Junior Competitive team, Performance team, and High Performance team (year-round) • Open House on May 30, 2020, 2:00–4:00 pm, at Shumway Lake. For more information: Head Coach: Stanislav Marek kckcheadcoach@gmail.com KamloopsCanoeAndKayakClub.ca
CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING
Overlander Ski Club Our programs offer age-specific skills following the Cross Country Canada development model. Cross-country skiing is a “lifetime” sport suitable for individuals and families of all ages and abilities. Programs • Ski League (ages 5-11) • Junior Development (ages 12-20) • Annual program • Introductory or skill development lessons for all ages and abilities For information: Dana Manhard, Coach dmanhard@shaw.ca | 250-299-1717 OverlanderSkiClub.com.
PacificSportInteriorBC.com To register, visit Kamloops.ca/PerfectMind or call 250-828-3500 For information, call 250-828-3346
CURLING
Curl BC Kamloops Curling Club 700 Victoria Street Kamloops BC V2C 2B6 For information: Brenda Nordin, Consultant Coach: bnordin@curlbc.ca | 250-319-6038 rob@kamloopscurlingclub.com 250-372-5432 KamloopsCurlingClub.com
McArthur Island Curling Club For information: micc1@telus.net | 250-554-1911 McArthurIslandCurlingClub.com
DIVING FIGURE SKATING
KGTC Diving Get Your Feet Wet and Learn to Dive with KGTC Diving. Experience the exhilarating world of diving in a fun, safe environment. The sport of diving develops self-discipline, courage, strength, coordination, balance, flexibility, and determination • Recreational through to Competitive programs for ages 5 and up • Masters Diving program for 18+ years. Seasonal Camps and Try-It Diving Days are offered during the year. Pre-requisite Athletes must be comfortable in the deep end of the pool with the ability to get to the edge of the pool on their own. Kamloops Gymnastics | Trampoline Centre 910 McGill Road Tournament Capital Centre 910 McGill Road For information: Neil Barrett, Head Coach 250-374-6424 | www.kgtc.ca
Kamloops Skating Club Fall Session: September-December Winter Session: January-March Spring Mini-Session: April Summer: please inquire Learn to Skate Programs • Preschool Can Skate - ages 3-5 • CanSkate - ages 5-18 • For figure skating-specific classes, please visit our website or contact us. View the online schedule for specific location details. Locations • McArthur Island Olympic Ice • Sandman Centre • Brock Arena (spring ice) • View the online schedule for specific location details. For information or to register: KamloopsSkatingClub.com kamloopsskateclub@gmail.com Social Media
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GYMNASTIcS | SPRINT TRAINING | STRENGTH TRAINING 20 weeks (Sept-Feb 2021) 2 training sessions/week PacificSport Scholarship Awarded Deadline to apply: July 31st, 2020 www.pacificsportinteriorbc.com/ignite IGNITE is a multi-sport training program for athletes ages 13-17 that is intended to enhance and compliment sport‑specific training, overall athleticism, and resistance to injury.
GYMNASTICS/TRAMPOLINE
Kamloops Gymnastics | Trampoline Centre Active Start Ages 1–6 Programs include: Wiggles, Squiggles, Just 3s, Fun 4s, Active Kidz, and Gym ‘n’ Swim. Learn to move through exploration and discovery. Fundamentals Ages 5–18 Programs include: Fundamentals, Skill Buider, Xcel Bronze, High School Bronze, and Gym Sport. Add challenges and refinement as key skills are achieved in gymnastics and trampoline. Learn to Train Ages 6-18 Programs include: Developmental, Xcel, Kickstart, and High School. Train for excellence and performance confidence in gymnastics and trampoline. Includes participation in non-competitive events/displays. Competitive Ages 8+ Programs include: Competitive Boys, Competitive Girls, Trampoline, Double Mini, and Diving. Train for excellence with discipline specific goals in gymnastics and trampoline. Other Programs • Sport Cross-Training • Adaptive Gymnastics • UGym (13+) • Seniors Can Move (65+) • Community Access/Field Trips • Pro-D Day Camps • Seasonal Camps For information or to register: Member Services: 250-374-6424 www.kgtc.ca Location Tournament Capital Centre 910 McGill Road
SWIMMING
SPEED SKATING
Kamloops Long Blades Speed Skating Club Kamloops Long Blades has offered affordable speed skating programs in our community since 1992 for all skill levels and ages. Try it once before joining the club contact Jodi at jodikamloops@gmail.com. Programs offered* • Club programs (year-round, with ongoing registration): • Summer ice camps • Dryland • Long track opportunities • Inline skating • High-performance cross-training sessions *Speed skates are included with registration. Location McArthur Island Sport and Event Centre - Olympic Rink For information: Sandi Vyse, Coach Coordinator: NCCP Level 3 250-851-1481 kamloopslongblades@gmail.com KamloopsLongBlades.com
Kamloops Classics Swimming Kamloops Classic Swimming is dedicated to providing the best available teaching, coaching, training, and competitive opportunities to all levels of swimmers at an affordable cost. Seasonal Programs • Recreational Youth Swimming (ages 12–17) - SwimX and SwimFIT, Tue/Thu, 6:00-7:15 pm (September–March) • Competitive Youth Swimming (ages 7–19) - Novice to Senior levels (September–June) • Masters Swimming (ages 19+) (September–June) Canada Games Pool 910 McGill Road • 250-828-3660 For information: Brad Dalke, Head Coach SwimKamloops.com admin@swimkamloops.com
SwimSkill Program $165 ages 5–12 8-Week Youth Lesson Program (stroke development), 16 45-minute sessions, Mar 25–May 25 (no classes Apr 22 & May 20) Mon & Wed, 3:30 and 4:15 pm SwimSkill Fun Mini-Meet: Wed 3:30-5:00 pm May 27 Swim & Play Summer Camps Full-day campers enjoy three 45‑minutes swim lessons with certified instructors as well as fun activities out of the pool! Mon–Fri and half-day camp Dates and locations TBA. FREE ONE-WEEK TRIAL ANY TIME! Not sure where you belong? Come to our free assessment week and check it all out. For information or to register: SwimKamloops.com lessons@swimkamloops.com 250-828-3660
In 2020 Tokyo, Japan will host the Games of the XXXII Olympiad. This will be the second time that the Olympic Games will take place in Tokyo, which previously welcomed the world in 1964. Canadian athletes from up to 50 disciplines will compete for gold beginning July 24, 2020. TEAM CANADA WWW.OLYMPIC.CA Did You Know?
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DAY CAMPS
With instruction in tumbling, jumping, stunting and trampoline by certified coaches; kids will have a blast building forts, learning skills and participating in crafts and a daily activity or out-trip! Daily activities such as swimming, rock climbing, and movie party are included in the cost! Make the most of your holidays from school with Freeze!
8:30AM - 4:00PM DAILY
Register early to avoid disappointment! SPRING BREAK DAY CAMPS: March 16 - 20
DAILY RATE: $ 59
WEEKLY RATE: $ 264
**15% off of full week March Break camp if you register before March 1st** NO CODE NECESSARY SUMMER DAY CAMPS: June 29 - Sept 4
HALF DAY RATE: $ 39
DAILY RATE: $ 59
WEEKLY RATE: $ 264 ** Use Code “2020summer25” for 25% off all full week camps until June 15th 2020**
Have tumbling, dance or cheer experience? Ask us about our Competitive Team Placements in May
