NS Sports Awards 2011

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a celebration of sport achievement SPORTS AWARDS See inside p. 26

GROWING CHAMPIONS See inside p. 27

NOMINATE ONLINE See inside p. 28

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The North Vancouver Recreation Commission is proud to support the annual

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North Shore Sport Awards We salute the thousands of North Shore residents of all ages who play, coach, and volunteer in community sport.

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Check out our sports programs for all ages in our current Leisure Guide available at all North Vancouver Community Recreation Centres and online @ northvanrec.com.

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Sussex Insurance Presents the

CANADIAN LITTLE LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP North Vancouver - Aug. 6-13, 2011 Teams representing the Maritimes, Quebec, Ontario, the Prairies and BC vie for the National Champions title and the opportunity to represent Canada in Williamsport, Pennsylvania at the internationally televised Little League World Series.

North Shore Sport Awards www.nssportawards.com The North Shore Sport Awards celebrates sport achievement at all levels: community, high school, provincial, national and international, and includes categories for coaching and officiating. This unique event salutes those who excel in all levels of sport and fosters pride in our North Shore sport community.

How to Get Involved Nominate someone you know!

Do you know someone whose talent and ability have made a difference to community sport in 2010? We have over 15 categories to choose from, and using our new online nomination form makes nominating someone easier than ever before.

BECOME A SPONSOR Over 5,000 spectators will be enjoying the highest level of youth baseball -- put your business in front of them while helping seven North Shore Leagues provide a once-in-a-lifetime experience at Mahon Park in North Vancouver.

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS SPONSORS

Last year showed the world that Vancouver knows how to welcome guests with open arms. Are you keen to recapture that spirit? We are looking for positive, outgoing, can-do folks who can help us make that happen.

Find out more about the event, sponsorships and volunteer opportunities at

www.vancouver2011.ca

2010 WINNERS Youth Female: Anna Kozniuk - field hockey Youth Male: Taylor Curran - field hockey Open Female: Maelle Ricker - Snowboarding Open Male: Manuel Osborne-Paradis - alpine skiing Master Female: Joan Parnell - swimming Master Male: Rob Lonergan - running Coach: Steve Bush - waterskiing Team: North Shore Twins - Baseball

Attend this year’s event This year’s event takes place at 7:30pm on April 5th at Park Royal Shopping Centre (North Mall). Come and be inspired by the amazing athletes, coaches and volunteers.

Volunteer If you want to be a part of this exciting and entertaining community celebration, contact us to find out about volunteer opportunities.

For more information, visit us online at www.nssportawards.com

Community Sport Volunteer: Paul Winstanley - field hockey Para-Athlete: Lauren Woolstencroft - alpine skiing Comeback: Drew Neilson - snowboarding Doug Querns - triathlon/running Special Olympian: Lindsay Hall - swimming & athletics Stephan Scheoller - basketball, soccer & field hockey Fair Play: Eugene Minn - volleyball Lifetime Achievement: Olga Kotelko - athletics Fred Schulof - swimming Youth Leadership: Preet Gandhi - basketball Kim Garma - basketball Mika Janzen - volleyball Outstanding Athletic Program: Handsworth Royal Girls athletic program Lifetime Coaching Achievement: Nicky Carroll - gymnastics

The District of West Vancouver is a proud supporter of the North Shore Sport Awards.

West Vancouver Community Services offers a variety of sport programs for all ages and levels: Soccer, Pickleball, Floorball, Basketball, Volleyball, and Badminton to name a few. Look for exciting sport opportunities in the Spring and Summer West Vancouver Leisure Guide, available online February 18th, or check out what we currently offer at westvancouverrec.ca

West Vancouver is a True Sport Community.

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North Shore Sport Awards

CHAMPIONSHIP PERFORMANCE BEGINS WITH NORTH SHORE FACILITIES notch athletes on the North Shore. That athleticism has been The North Shore is home to with an incredible array of local honed through players experiencing many years of activities sports facilities. From swimming pools and soccer fields to ski on the fields and rinks of the North Shore. Whether it is soccer, hills and mountain bike trails, there’s something for everyone football, hockey, rugby or just working out in the gym, our with a passion for sports. guys have had the opportunity to develop their skills at home It’s no surprise then when local athletes combine ability, on the North Shore.” drive and access to training and playing facilities to rise to the In 2009, the Twins won the BC Premier League Baseball top of their sports.

(BCPBL) Championship for an unprecedented third year in a For Maelle Ricker, winner of Olympic Snowboard Gold at row and at the 2010 North Shore Sport the 2010 Winter Games and recipient Awards, took home Team of the Year of the 2010 North Shore Sport Award honours. in the Open Female category, it was a “Every one of our titles was satisfying journey that led to the top. for different reasons but the third “It was almost too good to be provincial title had a special glow in that true,” said Maelle. “I don’t think we achieved what no other BCPBL team I’ll ever be able to put it in words. had done before,” explained Elstone.

Getting a chance to be an Olympian, a “It was done in the face of some very chance to compete in a home country good competition and the reigning Olympics, a chance to compete in my champion is always the team that the backyard at the Olympics, a chance to rest of the league saves their best medal on home soil. I’m a lucky girl.” efforts for. I think what was especially For her, the journey began right good about the 2009 title was that here on the North Shore. nearing the end of the season, the “That was a huge part of my guys had been struggling but when it development. I’m a huge believer counted, they were able to play like the of having a broad range of skills from champions that they were.” different sports and activities, and then Maelle Ricker, North Shore Olympian, Looking ahead to 2011, Elstone is using your skills in the sport or sports winner of Snowboard Gold Medal. optimistic. one decides to focus on later in life.”

“Last year’s rookies have had a year’s Though currently out with an injury, Maelle’s training continues.

Premier Baseball League experience, we’ve had a couple “Right now it’s lots of rehab, lots of physio, lots of gym players move over from the Cannons and we are getting a time. It’s not so bad, just not what I want to be doing in the good crop of juniors moving up from the Junior Twins. Our middle of winter. It’s just an arm. It could be much worse.” new Head Coach, Larson Bauck approaches the game with lots For the North Shore Twins BC Premier League Baseball of energy and drive and over the fall and winter work, I think team, access to North Shore facilities has helped them rise to that enthusiasm has rubbed off on the boys.” dominance in a highly competitive league.

Next time you pass a North Shore playing field, take a “First and foremost, a baseball player needs to be an moment to stop and watch the teams. You might just be athlete,” said Rick Elstone, Manager of the North Shore Twins. looking at champions.

“We’ve found over the years that there are a great many top

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SPRING BREAK EUROPEAN SOCCER CAMPS

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With International Youth Coaches from U.B. Catalonia of Barcelona U.B. Catalonia of Barcelona and Capilano University are pleased to offer a unique soccer development experience to the youth of the North Shore.

The U.B. Catalonia Youth Soccer Academy is affiliated with F.C. Barcelona, one of the most famous professional soccer clubs in Europe.

This will be a unique opportunity to be coached by outstanding coaches in the Barcelona Youth Soccer Development System. Players will experience a variety of new and exciting drills and techniques throughout the week.

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Photo: Wilfred Lach

All skill levels and ages welcome!

West Vancouver Field Hockey Club Junior Girls and Junior Boys Spring League Adanacs Player Development and Camps Women’s and Men’s Winter League

www.wvfhc.com Thank-you to our many volunteers.

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North Shore Sport Awards GET YOUR NOMINATIONS IN TODAY - Now Online

www.nssportawards.com

From the venue to sponsors to categories, the North Shore Sport Awards is a unique event among community celebrations in Canada. Since 1998, the North Shore Sport Awards have been an important community ceremony for linking and recognizing the thousands of athletes, officials, coaches and volunteers in North and West Vancouver who keep our playing fields and facilities occupied and our trophy cases full. They bring us together and provide vital recognition to all who contribute.

and world levels. The awards are our chance to thank them for their hard work and provide them with much needed encouragement.

This year, the nomination have been made easier with teh addition of an online nominating process. By visiting the North Shore Sport Awards website at www.nssportawards.com, not only will you find information about this year’s program and winners from past years, you’ll also find information on this year’s ceremony being held at Park Royal on the evening of April 5th and an online nomination form for 12 athletic categories.

The stories you will hear of dedication, perseverance and commitment in the face of often distant odds highlight the benefits of sport participation and provide an evening of inspiration.

For our residents, the ceremony is a chance to connect with friends and neighbours, to meet the people hard at play on the fields, and learn that the best place on earth to live is also home to some of the best athletes on earth.

Check it out online now at www.nssportsawards.com

From Youth and Master athletes to coaches, officials, volunteers, Special Olympians and more there’s bound to be a category that fits someone you know. Applications will be accepted until Wednesday, February 23, 2011.

The bright new website is worth visiting, not just for this year’s ceremony, but for links to photos and videos from past ceremonies and contacts to the North and West Vancouver recreation commissions.

The North Shore is one of the most active, involved communities in Canada. Our athletes and their families are engaged in the training, commitment and focus it takes to reach outstanding performance at local regional, national

Nominate Now! The North Shore Sport Awards is a celebration of sport achievement at all levels; community, high school, provincial, and international.

Nominate someone you know, or yourself, for recognition in these categories:

Sports Official

Youth Female

An official who has assisted athletes’ development

Athlete 18 & under as of December 31, 2010

Youth Male

Community Sport Volunteer

Olympic Torch Bearers Maurice Latash Nahanee (Squamish Nation elder), Anne Bethune (Volunteer with Vancouver Adapted Snow Sports), Kai O’Krane, and Frank Kurucz (West Van resident who lit the cauldron at the West Vancouver Community Centre) attended the 2010 North Shore Sport Awards ceremony

An organizer, trainer or manager

Athlete 18 & under as of December 31, 2010

Team

Open Female

Amateur team competing in an organized league

Athlete 19 to 39 years of age

Athlete with a Disability

Open Male

Athlete with physical or mental disability

Athlete 19 to 39 years of age

Play Fair

Master Female

An athlete, coach or manager who has demonstrated true sportmanship

Athlete 40 years of age or older

Coach

Master Male

Coach who is NCCP certified

Athlete 40 years of age or older

c e l e b r at i n g s p o r t a c h i e v e m e n t Nominate online at www.nssportawards.com Deadline for your nominations is Noon, February 23, 2011.

The North Shore Sport Awards ceremony will take place on Tuesday, April 5th, 7:30pm at Park Royal Shopping Centre - North Mall. founding sponsor:

2010 North Shore Sport Awards emcee Don Rutherford welcomes everyone to the well- attended ceremony.

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