Newsletters
Newsletters circulated to the Sport Hub mailing list are archived here, in chronological order starting with the most recent. Click a title to view the newsletter content!
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| Jun/17/2021 |
Reopening Protocols, Org Updates, and a Youth Employment OpportunityHello everyone! We are excited to share some updates with you this week as things begin to open up in "phase 2" and summer quickly approaches! Before jumping into it, we'd like to send a massive thank you out to all the volunteers and great summer students working hard to re-organize everything post-lockdown and make this season a great one after a tough spring. If you are interested in helping out an organization, most of them are still looking for volunteers, so consider reaching out. And thanks also to all the families out there for your patience and understanding while we figure this all out together and get things back on track! This a lengthy note, so for your reference it includes:
1. Covid ProtocolsWhile excitement is certainly warranted at this time, we also must stay the course and remain vigilant to keep everyone safe as things ease. As programming resumes, strict facility protocols are in place for public safety. Program-specific rules/instructions will be communicated by each organization, but we also have some general standards to share here. Protocols for each phase are collaboratively developed in accordance with the current public health guidelines so there will be consistency in the expectations across programs and facilities in the delivery of sport and recreation this summer. These restrictions should ease with time, so please stay tuned for changes to these rules as we move through the reopening phases. We ask for your understanding and respect of the following:
Thanking you in advance for your respect and cooperation, and very much looking forward to seeing you this Summer! 2. Community Sport Organization UpdatesNow, let’s get into the fun stuff: updates from some of your favorite local Community Sport Organizations! There are some new programs and some programs that launched in the spring which are still open and looking to accept more members! Don’t feel it is too late to sign up for something as some programs still have space. Town of Antigonish We are excited to be offering “Junior Tennis Club Lessons and Play” at the Town of Antigonish Racquet Courts, Monday, July 5th until Friday, August 27th, 2021! Children will learn to play both Tennis and Pickleball outdoors in a COVID safe environment! Parents/Guardians can register their child (children) for one week, one month, or two months! Schedule: Cost: Information on when and how to register will be released soon. Follow our Facebook Page to keep up to date and stay tuned for more info! Stoirm Volleyball Club Winter Review: Thank you to all the athletes who participated this year - we know it was different but we appreciate all the hard work you put in to make it the best it could be! Hopefully next year we'll be back to programming that looks a little more familiar. Congrats to Ellie Delorey (12U), Abby Campbell (13U/14U), Sophie Hawes (15U/16U White), Khalee Chisholm (15U/16U Blue), Maredith Spin (18UG), and Daniel Pettipas (18UB ) who were our overall season points winners in their respective age groups. Each athlete received a Stoirm OllieBot. Another congrats to Daniel and also to Rochele Williams who will be moving on to play for the Dalhousie Tigers and Dalhousie Rams respectively next year. We wish them all the best and look forward to some road trips to Halifax and Truro cheer them on. Beach Update: Registration is now open on Sport Hub for our summer beach league which is open to both girls and guys in the 15U-18U age groups. Registration will be open June 14-25th. Athletes are to register as a team of 2 and must indicate partner name when registering. Stoirm athletes in this age group would have received an email, but for anyone who may not have played indoor with Stoirm this past season, or you didn't receive the email, contact stoirmvolleyball@gmail.com and you'll be forwarded the season outline. Info also available on our Hub Details Page. StFX Track and Field Club Trailblazers (age 9-11) starts next week (June 21) and 12+ group is already underway! Although we are already on the go we are welcoming new participants at any time! Registration still open on the Sport Hub Website. Check out our Facebook Page and Hub Details Page for lots of information and resources. Our summer students have been putting together some great content to help athletes get some training in on their own. If you have any questions please email stfxtandfclub@gmail.com. Antigonish Minor Softball Association We are getting very excited to get going again soon! Hoping to start up around the first week of July but more details will be communicated with participants as we finalize details and more information about the next phase(s) becomes available. Thanks to all for their patience while we adapt to the situation. All our programs are still open and there is space available! Please register via the Sport Hub website. It costs nothing to request a registration and it will help us get a better understanding for numbers and plan for the season, so if you’ve been planning to register but holding off since lockdown happened, please get your registrations in now! Payment will only be due once the registration is confirmed by us on the backend of the system, which will only be done once the season timeline has been finalized. If you have any questions email antigonishminorsoftball@gmail.com. Antigonish Celtics Soccer Club Celtics Soccer is excited to get back on the field! Competitive teams are already starting to get ready for the season. Coaches will communicate directly with players who signed up for competitive soccer. The newly designed recreational program is starting next week on Monday, June 21st. To accommodate as many players as possible within Covid guidelines, the program will take place at both the Central field and at Columbus field during the following times for a 6 week period to the end of July: U5 - Wed 5:00 - 6:00 pm All parents will receive an email regarding the time of venue of their programs. More volunteer coaches are needed to help with this. All programs/lessons and equipment will be provided! If you can help, please email celticssoccer@mysporthub.ca. Challenger Baseball We are so looking forward to getting out on the Sandlot again this Summer! We can always use buddies and volunteers to and would love to have you join our organization. Anyone of any age and with any level of ball experience is welcome, we will be happy to help find the perfect role for you. Please register on the Sport Hub website, you will see a Challenger Baseball Volunteer Buddies program in your list of registration options. Or, contact Randy Crouse to sign up or for more information at randy.crouse@hotmail.com Antigonish Minor Football Antigonish Minor Football is looking to grow and provide more touch and tackle football opportunities to youth in Antigonish. After unfortunately having to cancel the programming planned for this Summer, we are planning for and looking forward to potential fall programming. In order to make this happen for the fall and beyond, we need volunteers. Football and/or sport experience is an asset of course, but there are so many roles to fill within an organization, they will find a place for you based on your skillset! Good at managing social media? Like to organize events? Want to sit on the board? Have computer or admin skills? Run a mean canteen? If you are interested in getting involved or would simply like more information, please contact antigonishfootball@gmail.com Antigonish Baseball Association Last week Antigonish Baseball got successfully underway with the start of our older age groups (18U, 15U, 13U, 12U & 14U girls, and 11U rep programs). Plans are underway to look at starting our younger divisions once public health restrictions on gathering limits ease. We are looking at getting our house league underway before the end of June and our rallycap divisions (8U and 6U) started in early July. The start of July is also our anticipated time for when we hope to be able to start playing games. Thanks to all the parents and players for their patience and cooperation as we all cope with covid rules and regulations. We aren't out of this yet but hopefully there is a light at the end of the tunnel. We are still looking for umpires and people to help out with our teams. Umpires can register at bnsud.ca This year Antigonish Baseball will be reimbursing the umpire registration fee for anyone from this area who wants to become an umpire. For those that are looking to become coaches Baseball NS just announced another round of coaching clinics. Please go to baseballnovascotia.com to find out more about becoming a coach. Antigonish Baseball and North Nova Highlanders would like to welcome aboard Ewan Galloway as one of our summer program coordinators. Ewan is a StFX student with years of experience helping out in the Bedford Minor Baseball Association. He is also an accomplished player so we are lucky to have him on board with us this year. Antigonish Baseball is still looking for one other candidate to assist Ewan. If you are interested please head to our website for more information. We will be filling this position as soon as possible. For more information on any of these topics or more please head to our website antigonishbaseball.com or our Facebook Page. Let's play ball and have a great and safe summer. The Xavier Taekwondo Club We are running classes throughout the summer months for current members only, but will be accepting new member registrations starting August 25th, for the upcoming 2021/2022 season. Registration will be limited and are based off of returning members. Watch our social media for more registration information throughout the summer and take a look at our website to learn more about the club. StFX Summer Sport Camps Registration is now open for the following StFX Athletics Summer Camp sessions: X-Men Football – July 26-28 Visit goxgo.ca/sportscamps for individual camp brochures and more detailed information. All registration forms will be processed online only. Antigonish Rowing Club We are planning to host several four-day camps for youth ages 12-16 (some exceptions might apply) through July and August (Covid 19 protocols permitting). Each Camp will have room for up to 8 participants and cost $250. Athletes will engage in multiple water-focused activities between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm on camp days, including open-water swimming. This camp is best suited to young athletes who are competent swimmers. No boating experience necessary. Over the course of the camp, athletes will gain proficiency in a variety of small boats, increased awareness of water safety, and confidence in open water and distance swimming. Please contact antigonishrowing@gmail.com for further information and follow us on Facebook.
3. Summer Youth Employment OpportunityLast but not least, we are very pleased to share that a youth employment opportunity has become available. The successful candidate will be supporting the forward momentum of the Sport Hub and the continued collaboration of all partners over the next number of months. This is a very exciting opportunity that will be geared towards the interests, skills, and goals of the successful candidate. Please share this with anyone you know who might be interested! *Please see the job posting HERE and to view a full position description click HERE. Deadline to apply is June 29 at 3:00 pm. Email a cover letter and resume to: amyleigh.george@antigonishcounty.ns.ca
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| Jun/01/2021 |
Community Sport Return to Play – Summer ‘21Hello everyone, Thank you for your patience through this most recent lockdown. We are excited to let you know that recent provincial announcements mean the organizations you signed up with in April are now finally allowed to get going for the season. They've been contingency planning all along, but now the direction is more clear. Individual organizations are working on their Return to Play plans and information will be communicated directly by orgs to anyone registered in their programming once details are available. This will look different for every organization/program and it won’t happen overnight. The first phase of re-opening starting this week is still very restrictive, but as the numbers increase in phase 2 it will make the logistics more reasonable. The cautious, flexible, phased approach being taken by the province means we all have to be patient as the orgs offer what is possible within the restrictions and when it is possible to do so. Please keep an eye on your email inbox, the “Family News” section of your Sport Hub account, and/or the organization's social media account(s) for up-to-date and program-specific information. When programming resumes, strict protocols will be in place for public safety. Protocols for each phase are currently being collaboratively developed by our community sport organizations and the Town and County of Antigonish so there will be consistency in the expectations across programs and facilities. These protocols will be communicated to you by the organizations as soon as possible and in advance of program starts. Please pay attention to and make yourself well aware of the protocols (and phased changes) as they are communicated. We ask for your understanding and respect of the rules to help keep everyone safe. It should only get easier and less restrictive with time. HUGE thanks to the volunteers that are working hard to make this season a fun, safe, and successful one. Please consider lending a helping hand to your favorite local organization, they could use the support now more than ever. As always, feel free to reach out to admin@mysporthub.ca with any general Sport Hub or community sport questions, or get in touch directly with the organization(s) for org or programming-specific inquiries. Thanks and all the best, Your Sport Hub Team
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| Apr/30/2021 |
Update and SurveyHello folks, We realize a lot has changed since you registered for programs early last week. All the organizations are hopeful that programming will carry on as planned after lockdown and are working hard to prepare for any additional protocols or gathering limits that may be in place. Please hold tight and keep an eye out for communications from the organizations you are signed up with, they will be in touch via email and on their facebook pages with updates as they become available re. new timelines or other adjustments that may be necessary. Your feedback on the registration experience is extremely valuable to our sport community. Because this collaborative approach is such a new way to do things, and because we are building the online system from the ground up, any information we can get from users will help us improve the service. We also realize everyone will be busy these days with online learning and potentially working from home etc., but if you find a couple spare minutes, we would be grateful if you could take this quick survey on your Sport Hub registration experience: https://s.surveyplanet.com/Z18NFfg5J Please read the questions carefully, as once you submit an answer you cannot go back and revise. Responses are anonymous and the survey should take no more than 5 minutes. We all thank you so much for your participation and look forward to learning how to serve you and your family better moving forward! We also wanted to let you know to check out the "Family News" and "Family Schedule" features on the hub website. If someone in your family is a confirmed registrant in a program, you will see relevant news items and a full family programming schedule on these pages, respectively. Go to the drop down menu that appears when you click your name in yellow on the top right hand corner of the page when you are logged in and you will see these options. As always if you have any questions or ideas, contact us at admin@mysporthub.ca Many thanks. Wishing you and your family all the best. Have a nice weekend! -Your Sport Hub Team
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| Apr/19/2021 |
Registration Tomorrow April 20 at Noon!Hello Folks, Sending along a quick reminder that registrations for a number of Spring/Summer activities will open tomorrow, Tuesday April 20, at noon on the Sport Hub website. Registration will be going live for:
The previous programming newsletter sent on Friday can be accessed on the Hub Newsletters page. Please note: there have been a number of corrections, changes, and additions to that online version since the email, so best to refer to it online for the most up to date content. Plans are still forming/evolving and all info is subject to change. Information on organizations running registrations elsewhere can also be found in that newsletter. Remember that not ALL community sport programming registration is going through the hub, so check out the newsletter for info about all options. Please be sure to create and/or finish setting up your Sport Hub account, family profile, and all individual family member profiles before tomorrow to avoid any delays when trying to register. Check to ensure that your required reading is complete, and the waiver is signed for each participant. Ensure you can see the “Register” button beside the name of each family member. If you don’t see the “Register” button, it means something still needs to be completed for set up. Being prepared in advance will make requesting registration(s) quick and simple! When the time comes to register, click “Register” beside the name of the member. You will see a list of programming options with check boxes. This list is unique to the individual and only shows programs they are eligible to participate in. Click any program title for more information. Simply check off the program(s) you wish to register the member for, and submit your request. A page will pop up with additional questions - answer the question(s) on this page and submit. (This is usually just a simple media release, or maybe an additional waiver of some sort will be also associated with a certain program.) After this step, you have now requested registration in the program(s). Wait to receive an email that either confirms your registration or lets you know you have been put on a waitlist. As long as the request status is “Pending”, you can retract the request through the same method – click “Register”, uncheck the program you wish to remove the participant from, and submit. Monitor the status of your requests on your family profile page any time. Only once you are confirmed for a program should you follow through with payment. Once confirmed, you will receive a confirmation email telling you to review the payment process details that are linked on your family profile page. Each organization may have different payment methods, so review the payment process for each one you are involved with. When your payment has been received and processed by the organization, they will mark you “paid” on the back-end of the site and you will receive an automatic email confirming your payment. Balance on your family page will be adjusted based on payments confirmed. Find a printable pdf instruction sheet here explaining how to create an account, set up your family, and follow through with registrations. Reminder: The set-up process is easier on a computer than on a mobile device. After this initial set up process is completed once, you won’t have to do it again and all registrations will be quick and easy. Reminder: Computer and internet access are available at the People’s Place Library at 283 Main street. Thank you to PARL (Pictou Antigonish Regional Library) for providing technology services (and many other wonderful services!) to our community. If you have any questions or run into any issues, either during set up or registration, please email admin@mysporthub.ca. We are happy to help, please do not hesitate to get in touch! Best of luck with registrations and we look forward to seeing all these great programs fill up with excited participants! Again, sending HUGE thanks to all the volunteers from the various organizations involved who are working so hard (and collaborating so well) to make these opportunities happen for our community. Sincerely, Your Sport Hub Team
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| Apr/16/2021 |
Spring Community Sport UpdateHello families of Antigonish, and happy Spring! We are thrilled to write to you today with a pile of updates regarding Spring/Summer programming that will be offered by your favorite community organizations. As volunteers are still busy planning for this season, these specifics may be subject to change, but we hope this serves as a helpful resource to start planning your Summer. Some sports and activities start a little later in the Summer, and we will provide more details on the offerings and registrations for these in the coming weeks. SCHEDULING: Many clubs have been collaborating behind the scenes to better align schedules and reduce conflicts for age groups this Summer. Though not all conflicts can be avoided due to the sheer volume of programming and various other factors, the groups are doing their best to minimize this issue, especially for younger children to have more opportunities. Thanks to all for their hard work and cooperation on this. REGISTRATION: A number of local clubs will be offering registration through the Sport Hub Website this season! We encourage you to log on to your account in advance and ensure everything is set up properly to avoid any delays or issues when registering. Email admin@mysporthub.ca if you have any questions. Some organizations are running registrations elsewhere and those will be highlighted here as well. While the Hub site works on mobile devices, it might be easier, especially for family set-up the first time, to do it on a computer. For step by step “how-to-sport-hub” instructions, click HERE. This will help walk you through set up, which only has to happen once, and then all registrations will be quick and easy! First round of Sport Hub registrations will open on Tuesday April 20 at 12 pm (noon) and will include: Wee Lads and Lassies Town of Antigonish will be offering this junior track and field program for ages 5-8 at Columbus field.
Registration opens April 20 at noon on the Sport Hub Website. Email recreation@townofantigonish.ca with any questions. StFX Track and Field Club Youth ages 9, 10, and 11 can take part in the “Trailblazers Track Team”. This program will take place at StFX and will allow athletes to train for multiple track and field disciplines developing endurance, strength and speed, as well as athletics-specific skills and fitness in a fun and encouraging environment. All are welcome, regardless of experience.
For ages 12+ there will be the “Summer Track and Field Club”. Multiple age group and discipline sessions will be offered Monday, Wednesday and Friday’s. Tentative schedule:
Registration opens April 20 at noon on the Sport Hub website. Email stfxtandfclub@gmail.com with any questions and visit the Track and Field Club Hub Page for details. Celtics Soccer Club This year the club is offering programming for ages 5-19. Starting the week of May 17, the program will run for 11 weeks to finish up the last week in July.
The Celtics will also be offering competitive teams (U11, U13, U15, and U18) competing regionally in the Nova Scotia Soccer League (NSSL). In order to participate as a member of any competitive Celtics team all players must register with the Club through the Hub. Registration opens April 20 at noon. Email CelticsSoccer@mysporthub.ca with any questions and visit the Celtics Hub Page or their Facebook Page for more information. Antigonish Minor Softball Association Offering programming for ages 5-19 this Season. Depending on weather and age group, programming will start around the end of May or early June and run to varying end times through August. More specifics will be communicated to participants soon.
The fee is $75 for all ages. Registration opens on the Hub site on April 20 at noon. Email antigonishminorsoftball@gmail.com with questions and visit the Softball Hub Page. Antigonish Golf Club Junior golf 'Learn to Play' is a 5-week program for youth ages 5-14 looking to learn the game of golf and develop fundamental skills. Available to all, members and non-members.
Registration opens on the Hub site on April 20 at noon. For more information and registration for other Golf Club offerings, visit their website. Information and updates can be found on their Facebook Page and Hub Page. To contact the club, e-mail agcjuniorgolf@gmail.com. Challenger Baseball Antigonish Challenger Baseball is an adapted recreational program that provides an opportunity for children and youth with physical, cognitive and/or sensory disabilities to participate in organized baseball at a level structured to their abilities. To register your child for the program, please contact Randy Crouse at randy.crouse@hotmail.com or 902-318-0707. Please follow Antigonish Challenger Baseball on Facebook to see what they are up to this season and visit their Hub Page for more information. This program is always looking for volunteers/buddies. There is no age requirement to volunteer, with the general rule being - If you want to be involved, they will find a role for you. Antigonish Challenger Baseball needs buddies to operate, and it is a whole lot of fun. If you are interested in being added to a mailing list for potentially getting involved, sign up online through the Sport Hub website and click - Challenger Baseball Volunteer Buddy. The program is free for all involved and program coordinators will contact you with additional information. Buddies can also sign up by contacting Randy Crouse at randy.crouse@hotmail.com. Organizations with Registration ongoing or launching soon, not via Sport Hub site: Antigonish Minor Baseball Association Offering a full program for the 2021 season with opportunities available for those 5 years old and over. This year, recreational programming will begin the week of June 7 (with rep teams starting earlier) and go for 10 weeks. Registration is now open and those interested in registering may do so HERE (click to open form) prior to May 15.
Antigonish Baseball is looking for additional volunteers, coaches and umpires. Please consider how you can help. To contact, email antigonishbaseball@gmail.com or call 902-714-3871. For more information and ongoing updates, visit their website and Facebook page. North Nova Highlanders Inviting any girls aged 9-14 interested in playing baseball to join on Saturday May 1, 2021 from 10:00 am-12:00 pm at the ball fields beside Dr J H Gillis Regional Highschool on Braemore Ave in Antigonish. Open to all girls in the quad counties. COVID protocols will be followed. Please send a message to gijo1971@hotmail.com with child’s name, age and community where they live. You can also email for more information about Summer U12 and U14 Girls Baseball programming. Antigonish Minor Football Football Nova Scotia is proud to present the 2021 StFX Flag Football League in partnership with Antigonish minor football, and StFX Football. The league will run from May 2nd-June 26th and will take place at StFX Stadium, it will run twice a week (Tuesdays and Saturdays) and will include age groups U8, U10, and U12. (U14, U16, and U18 have been cancelled due to low enrollment). The league will feature 1 practice time a week and 1 game day a week for the U10 through U18 age groups. The U8 program is a FUNdamentals program that will focus less on games and plays and more on skill acquisition, and fundamental movement skills. Registration is hosted on a different website and can be found HERE. Xavier Taekwondo Currently offering Spring session from April to June 30 and a Summer session begins in July. The programs for children are currently at capacity, but you can contact them to be waitlisted in case a spot opens up. They are accepting participants in their Teen/Adult classes at any time! Spring session to June 30: July and August: Head to their website for more information, and follow their social media for regular updates. Email xavier_taekwondo@hotmail.com website: www.xaviertaekwondo.com Organizations with Information still to come: Antigonish Stoirm Beach Volleyball Stoirm will be offering a recreational beach volleyball program for athletes 14U-18U from late June to mid-August at Beach courts at the Central Sports Field. Watch for details in early May on Stoirm's Facebook or Instagram (@stoirmvolleyball), and their Sport Hub Page. Antigonish Rowing Club Programming for experienced rowers only will begin in early June as water temperature permits. If permission is granted to run Learn to Row programs, camps will be offered for junior athletes throughout July and August and more information on this will be released as it becomes available. Get the latest updates by following the Rowing Club Facebook page and visiting the Rowing Hub Page. STFX Athletics and XREC Offering various youth sports camps this year for various age groups. Head to www.goxgo.ca/sportscamps for information and registrations. Camps anticipated to be offered include, football, soccer, hockey, basketball and recreation. Antigonish Boat Club Currently no youth program is scheduled for the Summer, but if anything does come together, these opportunities will be shared on the Boat Club Facebook Page. Keep an eye there for updates, and also check out the Boat Club Hub Page. PHAST (Port Hawkesbury Antigonish Swim Team) A modified level of youth programming is ongoing at the Port Hawkesbury pool, these programs are full and will wrap up soon. Due to continued facility closure, sessions in Antigonish have been, and continue to be, on hold. Planning is underway for an anticipated full season start in September. Interested families are welcome to enquire about the fall. Please follow the Facebook page and check out the website for updates and information. You may also want to visit the PHAST Hub Page. Antigonish Minor Hockey Association AMHA would like to thank all of the wonderful volunteers for everything they did to get through a challenging season of COVID hockey. Their AGM will be on June 6 at 6:00 pm at Mulroney Hall and registration for fall programs will open up shortly after that. Visit their website or Hub Page for information. Other groups/facilities/opportunities to consider: Town and County Recreation Departments are both planning to offer Summer camps this year, follow their Facebook pages for up-to-date announcements (click HERE for Town Rec Facebook and click HERE for Antigonish County Facebook). They both also offer equipment loan opportunities, stay tuned for more details as they become available. People’s Place Library Equipment is available to borrow at the Antigonish Town and County Library on main street. This includes playpacks, Nordic Walking Poles, and more (options vary depending on public health related restrictions). The library also offers a variety of programs and events, click HERE to check out their calendar and follow the library on Facebook. ACCESS TO TECHNOLOGY: The People’s Place Library in Antigonish is also a great place to access a computer and/or the internet if needed. Folks are welcome to do sport hub registrations there! FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES: KidSport provides grants to kids (18 years old or younger) from families facing financial barriers so they can participate in registered sport programs. Our local chapter, KidSport Antigonish, provides grants of up to $300 per eligible kid, per year (January 1 - December 31) towards sport registration and equipment fees. Application deadlines for spring/summer sport programs are May 3 and July 2. To apply for a grant please visit https://kidsportcanada.ca/nova-scotia/antigonish/ or contact Denise Fougere at (902) 863-1141 / denise.fougere@antigonishcounty.ns.ca. Canadian Tire Jumpstart is a community based charitable program for families facing financial barriers to cover children’s sport or recreation registration fees. Applications are accepted and reviewed six times a year. Application deadlines are: January 1, March 1, May 1, July 1, September 1, October 1, & November 1. To apply, please print, complete and submit the application form found on the County website: https://recreation.antigonishcounty.ns.ca/funding-programs/ Gary Boone Leadership Development Fund provides financial assistance to new initiatives in leadership training development which result in: Increased involvement in physical activity leadership roles and skills of community recreation and sport leaders. Examples of eligible initiatives include: course to become certified instructor, coaching certification programs, referee clinics and more. Application form can be found on the County website: https://recreation.antigonishcounty.ns.ca/funding-programs/ VOLUNTEERS: We would also like to take this opportunity to thank all the volunteers who are working tirelessly to bring this programming to the community. Please consider stepping up to volunteer with your favorite organization this Summer! We need you! This is true in the best of times, but especially now with all the covid protocols in place, there is an increased need for assistance. Each organization has their own volunteer pathway, so get in touch with them to find out how to get involved. PHOTOS: We (the Sport Hub team) are looking for action photos to enhance the website and for promotional purposes. You may have noticed photos on the website and on social media content posted by our partner organizations. If you have photos you would like to share and potentially see someone from your family featured on the Sport Hub Website, please send to admin@mysporthub.ca – thank you! NEWSLETTERS: you can find this and all of our past Sport Hub emails on our Newsletter page on the website. THE END! Whew, that’s a lot! Can’t wait to see youth participating in sport this Spring and Summer! Whether you choose organized programming, self-directed fun, (or both!), we hope you and your family find lots of ways to play and get active together this season and beyond. Stay tuned for more information from us, and if you have any questions or know of an opportunity we have missed here, please email us anytime at admin@mysporthub.ca It’s Time to Play! Sent on Behalf of your Sport Hub Team
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| Jan/09/2021 |
Happy New Year!Happy New Year Folks! Yesterday the province announced the current sport regulations, (originally announced on December 16), will remain in place for at least another two weeks. Sports can continue to practice or train with groups of up to 25 without social distancing. This number includes all participants in the sporting activity, (coaches, trainers, etc.). Games, competition, and events are not permitted, so all teams and training groups are to be consistent within their own personnel. Based on this announcement, both the registration and program start dates for the Multisport program will be delayed by 2 weeks. Registration for this program is now scheduled to open JANUARY 26th at 6AM. The program is now scheduled to begin on FEBRUARY 4th. In exciting news, Stoirm Volleyball has launched registration for a modified house-league 2021 season which is ONLY open to RETURNING (2020) players at this time due to the gathering limits. Details for how to get involved as a new athlete will be communicated in the near future if space permits, but feel free to email stoirmvolleyball@gmail.com to be placed on a waitlist for further communications. Additional information about the upcoming season can be found on the Stoirm details page. For unstructured opportunities to get active with your family, check out the Antigonish Town and Antigonish County Equipment Loan Programs. Groomed trails can be found for winter adventure at the Antigonish Golf Course and Keppoch Mountain. The Keppoch now has equipment to rent as well. Let’s take the roof off winter! We will be in touch with more updates soon. With any questions or information you may want to share, email admin@mysporthub.ca Wishing you all the best for this new year. Be well. Yours in Sport,
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| Dec/21/2020 |
Happy Holidays from the Sport Hub Team!Sending festive greetings from all of us in Community Sport to all families of Antigonish Town and County! Wishing you and yours a safe and restful holiday season and all the best in the year to come. We look forward to increased opportunities to gather for play in the near future. Depending on the status of the public health situation in our province and this area, we are hopeful the New Year may hold more programming options. Be sure to watch your inbox for newsletters from us! You may want to white-list this email address and add us to your address book so our notes don’t end up in your junk box. For anyone with children in grades primary and 1, just a heads-up there will be a modified multisport program launching in the New Year! There will only be one session per week, (as opposed to the usual 2), and numbers are restricted due to gathering recommendations. Registration will go live at 6am on Tuesday, January 12th on the Sport Hub Website. To view the program poster, click here! To view the program calendar, click here! Make sure your family account and all family member profiles are complete and accurate so you will be ready to register when the time comes. Sign in to ensure all participant waivers are signed to prevent delays. Check out the FAQ page for more detailed instructions, or send any questions to antigonishmultisport@gmail.com and/or admin@mysporthub.ca Yours in Sport,
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| Jul/20/2020 |
Summertime Greetings and Updates - July 21 2020
Hello there, Hope you are having a good Summer! Just stopping by with some updates from the sport and recreation world since our last newsletter. To start, if you are looking for some inspiration to keep active at home these days, check out this video that features some awesome local athletes demonstrating their favorite at-home activities! See if your kids notice any familiar faces here! Thank you to these athletes for contributing. The StFX Track and Field club is now offering programming for children aged 8-10, (along with their previously announced offerings for 11+). For more information please check out their Facebook page or head to the Sport Hub website to register. Registration for Antigonish Minor Baseball is now closed and the season is underway. Though games have not yet been approved, lots of fun is being had on the field! Baseball Canada recently released an interview with our very own Randy Crouse (local, provincial, and national coordinator). For more information on the program in general, and for updates on how they are moving forward while navigating Covid-19, check out this video. Antigonish Town and County Summer 2020 Equipment borrowing service started up successfully earlier this month. There is a huge variety of equipment available to borrow, as well as Activity Kits. For more information and to book equipment click here!
StFX Athletics is running a fun promotion over the summer – youth age 12 & under are encouraged to ask a question to their favorite X-Men or X-Women athlete! Your question will either be answered on social media, or you will receive an email response. To ask a question please fill out this Google Form. Antigonish Multisport Statement released regarding 2020/2021 Season: "After much thought, consideration, and consultation about the upcoming Multisport season with our community partners, we feel that at this time, we are unable to offer our traditional Multisport program that was scheduled to start in September of 2020. We pride ourselves on a high-quality program, fully believe in the numerous benefits it offers, and strive to offer a safe and fun environment to play. Unfortunately, with the changing landscape of Covid-19, the multiple levels of logistics needed to implement our program, and the age of our participants, we feel it’s best to pause for this fall to ensure the safety, access, and enjoyment of all. Our partner organizations are committed to revisiting program planning this fall to look at potential modified programming for the new year". Sport Hub Antigonish and its partner organizations had originally created a "shared schedule" for this Summer Season that would avoid conflict within age groups so children could participate in multiple activities. This is one of the main functions that this collaborative project is meant to facilitate. However, like many of our plans this year, we had to change to adapt to the strange circumstances. Partner organizations had to adapt on the fly and do what had to be done to be able to offer programming when and however possible with the resources available. This means there may be some conflicts this season with the programming that gets off the ground, though it is our goal to eliminate as much conflict as possible in future seasons. Sending a HUGE thank you to our coaches, organizers, and other volunteers that are making the current programming possible with an immense level of effort behind the scenes! Way to make the most of these challenging circumstances. To view the most up to date information for each organization check out their websites and/or Facebook pages listed below:
Each organization is following the guidelines set out by the provincial government and their provincial sport organization, for the most up to date information on the Public Health recommendations, visit https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus/ . For specific Provincial Sport Organization (PSO) Return to Play plans, please visit each provincial organization’s website. The current NS Sport Guidelines for sport activities, such as practices and games remain in place. This means that there can be a maximum of 50 participants on a field of play, socially distanced, if the facility space allows, or there can be groups of 10 participants who are not distancing, provided each group is distanced from the other, again to a total of 50 participants. It is recommended that each group of 10 remains the same as much as possible. As of July 3, facilities that are registered businesses or organizations that are hosting amateur sporting events and competitions will be subject to the gathering limits of up to 250 people socially distanced for outdoor events, and up to 50% capacity to a limit of 200 people for indoor events. It is important to note that this applies only to facilities hosting events that are registered businesses or organizations, and the NS Sport Guidelines remain in effect for the field of play for each host facility. Please note that the up to 50 individuals involved in the field of play are part of the overall gathering numbers (up to 200 indoors or 250 outdoors. For more information, please see the Communities, Culture and Heritage COVID-19 Stakeholder Guidance Document. Finally, A reminder to “whitelist” (mark safe) our email addresses so our messages don’t end up in your spam or junk box. Both admin@mysporthub.ca and noreply@mysporthub.ca should be added to your address book. The method of marking a sender safe depends on which email provider you use, if you require assistance, give us a shout. You can also check out our FAQ page. If you wish to unsubscribe from this email newsletter at any time, log in to your Sport Hub account and "un-check" the Newsletter subscription box on your profile. Thanks for reading! and for being part of Sport Hub Antigonish. Wishing you all the best, Your Sport Hub Team |
| Jun/19/2020 |
Local Sport Update - June 19 2020Hi Everyone, Exciting news for athletes - registration has started for some sport programs! We appreciate your patience as we continue working to enhance the new website and registration portal. Our goal is to make the online registration process as simple and friendly as possible, so if you experience any issues while registering or have any feedback, please reach out. Organizations are working hard on return to play plans, some are at different stages of this process and some may need more time to get started or be unable to get going this Summer due to the nature of the activity. To view the list of sports that have submitted their return to sport plans please visit the Sport Nova Scotia Website. The recent increase of the gathering limits is great news for sport, this will help sport feel more like the sport we all know and love. However, all programming will look different than usual in order to ensure adherence to the guidelines. Each organization is following the guidelines set out by the provincial government and their provincial sport organization, for the most up to date information on the Public Health recommendations, visit https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus/. With that being said, we are happy to offer registration for Baseball and Athletics at this time! Registration is available through the Sport Hub Website. The StFX Track and Field club is offering programming for children aged 11 and up, for more information please check out their Facebook page Antigonish Baseball Association is offering programming for children aged 5 and up, registration is also available for the North Nova Highlanders Girls 12U team, for more information please visit their website. To view the most up to date information for each of the other organizations, you check out their websites and Facebook pages listed below: The Municipality of the County of Antigonish or their Facebook Antigonish Challenger Baseball Antigonish Minor Softball Association Antigonish Celtics Soccer Club StFX Athletics Spring/Summer Sports Camps Port Hawkesbury Antigonish Swim Team (PHAST) Antigonish Minor Hockey Association Information can also be found on the Sport Hub website Finally, A reminder to “whitelist” (mark safe) our email addresses so our messages don’t end up in your spam or junk box. Both admin@mysporthub.ca and noreply@mysporthub.ca should be added to your address book. The method of marking a sender safe depends on which email provider you use, if you require assistance, give us a shout. Thank you for being a part of the Sport Hub, we hope to play together soon! Sent on behalf of your Sport Hub Team |
| Jun/10/2020 |
Thank you for your patience.Hi again, First of all, thank you for your patience while we deal with some glitches getting going with our newsletter system. Secondly, sincere apologies for the previous email with improper blind copy etiquette. It was the first newsletter we attempted to send using a new email server and a setup error caused this regrettable issue. It is fixed now, and hopefully, the error is resolved. This on the heels of a previous issue where not all subscribers were receiving the emails. This is also now solved. If you wish to see a backlog of all newsletters that go out, click here to view them on the site. Again, please accept our sincere apology and thank you so much for being an early adopter of the Sport Hub. Thanks for your patience as we build and improve on the system moving forward. Communication is key, and this project is meant to be collaborative not just among the organizations involved, but with the community as well. Any feedback you have, please send to admin@mysporthub.ca Many thanks, Your Sport Hub Antigonish Team
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| Jun/10/2020 |
Return to Sport - SurveyHello folks, There has been a lot of change in sport within the Antigonish community recently. Many sport activities have been cancelled or postponed indefinitely due to Covid-19. But Provincial Sport Organizations and Public Health officials are beginning to loosen restrictions and allow some gathering and activity to resume. As a number of sport organizations in Antigonish are preparing to return to modified play this Summer, they are looking for feedback from you to help inform their plans. A survey has been created - designed to gain insight into attitudes towards participating in organized sport this summer. This info will be shared with municipal recreation departments and local sports organizations to help plan any return to play based on the wants and needs of the community. This survey is open to everyone, even if you/your family have not participated in organized sport before. If you would like to have a say, you can find the survey here: https://forms.gle/XqVW8zySVUnC3kEU7 Thank you very much in advance for your participation. Best wishes, Sent on behalf of your Sport Hub Team
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| Jun/02/2020 |
Community Sport Updates & At Home Resources - as of June 2 2020And just like that, it’s June. Wow. This Spring has likely been different than usual for you and your family. We wanted to touch base (pun intended) and say hello. To say thanks for creating a Sport Hub account and being an early adopter! And to let you know that many Community and Provincial Sport Organizations have been super busy preparing to return to play in a modified way as public health related restrictions begin to lift. There is no question sport is going to look different this Summer – any programming that gets off the ground will likely be highly modified to stay within any approved provincial guidelines. Though news of “return to sport” guidelines is exciting, and sports may be approved to operate by these guidelines right away, it is important to recognize that many will require time in order to ensure they have proper plans in place and are able to communicate them out to their members. Other factors, such as facilities, could impact return time. Check out the breakdown below for status details of some of your favourite community sport organizations. These are current as of today, June 2 2020, and while we strive to provide the most updated information for all, the current situation means things change quickly. Please check with each organization for the most up-to-date information. Town of Antigonish: Wee Lads and Lassies (Mini Track and Field Program) has been cancelled for 2020. The Tennis Courts are open with regulations. The Skatepark is currently closed. Summer camps are officially cancelled as well. Stay tuned to the Facebook page for updates. The Municipality of the County of Antigonish: The difficult decision has been made to cancel traditional Summer Programs due to COVID-19. These programs are being replaced with new recreation activities including a listing of virtual resources, activity kits, free equipment loan program and more. The recreation team is working with community partners to compile a list of activities and resources on their Website that will be available this summer, coming soon. Stay tuned for more information and follow on Facebook to stay in touch. Antigonish Baseball Association: A return to play document was submitted by Baseball Nova Scotia last week. Once it has been reviewed against the provincial guidelines and there are no points of clarification, modified play can resume as per the return to play plan. Suspension of play is currently still in effect until June 15 2020. Follow on Facebook for updates. Antigonish Challenger Baseball: The health and safety of Challenger Baseball athletes, volunteers, and families is always at the forefront. After countless hours of planning, consideration, discussion, and review, guidelines that adequately mitigate the heightened risks to Challenger Baseball participants and volunteers amid the COVID-19 outbreak could not be created. As such, all in-person Challenger Baseball programs remain postponed until at least September 15 2020. Follow on Facebook for updates. Antigonish Minor Softball Association: Play is still suspended until further notice, more details will be released via Facebook and Sport Hub when they become available. Antigonish Golf Club: The club is now open with safety protocols in place. Currently planning for and hoping to be able to offer both member and non-member youth programming and look forward to sharing details soon. Keep an eye on Facebook and Sport Hub for updates. StFX Track and Field Club: All programming is on hold until further notice. A "Back to Track" document was submitted by Athletics Nova Scotia last week to the province. Once it has been reviewed against the provincial guidelines and there are no points of clarification, modified play can resume as per the plan. Follow us on Facebook for updates. Antigonish Celtics Soccer Club: For the full statement from Soccer Nova Scotia regarding the cancellation of all sanctioned events click here. Updates will continue to be posted to Facebook and Sport Hub. Antigonish Rowing Club: All club activities are postponed until further notice, stay tuned for more info as the typical rowing season approaches, updates will be posted on Facebook and Sport Hub. Xavier Taekwondo Club: Re-opening June 8 2020 with limited class sizes and new class times. Members will have the opportunity to train twice a week as well to continue with online classes. Return to play guidelines set out by provincial and national sports organizations will be followed. Check out Facebook for continued updates. StFX Athletics Spring/Summer Sports Camps: The safety of the community is top priority. All sport and recreation facilities remain closed as a plan is created with Public Health officials in order to begin safely reopening campus. Keep an eye on the Facebook page in the meantime - thank you for your continued patience. Antigonish Badminton Club: Suspension of all programming will continue until further notice in response to social distancing measures. Follow the Facebook page for updates. Port Hawkesbury Antigonish Swim Team (PHAST): All activities are suspended until further notice due to the ongoing public health situation. Check Facebook and the Sport Hub for updates. Stoirm Volleyball Club: Though the remainder of the season had to be cancelled, a summer event may be able to take place where t-shirts could be distributed and team equipment collected. Follow the club Facebook page for updates. For the most up to date information on the Public Health recommendations, visit https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus/ For updates specifically related to Sport, check out http://www.sportnovascotia.ca/ We also wanted to provide you with a few ideas and resources to keep you and your family active and playing from home! It is recommended children 5-17 years-old are partaking in an accumulation of at least 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity daily. Here are some ways to be active from home:
For additional resources check out: Here are some things to keep in mind to motivate your child to be active:
Finally, A reminder to “whitelist” (mark safe) our email addresses so our messages don’t end up in your spam or junk box. Both admin@mysporthub.ca and noreply@mysporthub.ca should be added to your address book. The method of marking a sender safe depends on which email provider you use, if you require assistance, give us a shout. And if you wish to unsubscribe from this email newsletter at any time, log in to your Sport Hub account and "un-check" the Newsletter subscription box on your profile. Stay active, stay safe, and have fun! Sent on behalf of your Sport Hub Antigonish Team
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| Apr/20/2020 |
Welcome!
Take a look around the site. Many new features will be released as we continue to plan and enhance the service. We invite you to create a free account to be added to the newsletter list so you'll be the first to know when community programming is back up and running and how you can use Sport Hub to register and manage your family's schedule. If you have any questions about the Hub or run into any issues creating your account, please contact admin@mysporthub.ca (If you don't see a timely reply from this email address, please check your junk/spam folder and mark our address as safe!)
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