Great Little Coupon Book Fundraiser Winds Up This Week

Athletes are encouraged to finish strong selling Great Little Coupon Books to support the club and earn volunteer hours (4 books sold = 1 volunteer hour). It’s not too late to get in on this fundraiser but orders are due THIS Thursday, October 1st. 

Extra coupon book orders will be ready for pick up during the JD practice races 10:30 to 11:30 AM THIS Saturday, October 3rd 

Naomi Booth (pictured) is available to take orders and distribute coupon books in the Clearbrook Park parking lot during each Cross Country Practice times this week (4:15-5:15 PM Tues & Thurs and 10:30-11:30 AM Saturday)

Got Questions? Need more books? Can’t make it to the practice times? No problem! Email Naomi at: [email protected] for answers and to arrange book pick up.

FAQs about this fundraiser for participating athletes:

Q • Where & When can I get coupon books to sell?

A • We have a limited number of books available for immediate purchase or you can order additional copies for pick up on Oct 3rd (and afterward). Pick ups can be done at cross country practices at Clearbrook Park on Tues, Thurs or Sat.  Ordering can be done with Naomi Booth via email [email protected]

Q • How do I keep track of sales?

A • Athletes will be given an envelope containing a copy of the book and an order form.  The form will be your record. 

Q • What payment methods can customers use?

A • Payments can be made by cash or cheque made payable to the “Valley Royals Track & Field Club”

Q • What’s the deadline for this Fundraiser?

A • This Valley Royals Fundraiser ends Thursday, October 1st, 2020

Q • Where do I return my fundraising earnings and unsold books?

A • All unsold books and payments collected need to be returned to Naomi Booth.

Q • Who can I contact if I have questions?

A • Naomi Booth email: [email protected]

Q • Will I earn Fundraising Credits on profits earned for the club?

A • Normally, the club gives fundraising credits to athletes which they can spend on meet entry fees. However, due to Covid, there’s a lack of meets so entry fees are not needed and volunteer hours are harder to get. Instead, just for 2020, athletes can earn 1 VOLUNTEER HOUR for every $20 IN PROFIT they gain for the club in a fundraiser.

Here’s how this would work for Coupon Book Sales:

The club gets $20 profit on the sale of 4 coupon books ($5 profit on each one)

So selling 4 books = 1 volunteer hour

National Coaches Week Sept 19th to 27th

Sept 19-27th is #CoachesWeek in Canada! This week is an opportunity to recognize coaches for the integral role they play by saying #ThanksCoach. 

In addition to thanking your coach in person and showing your appreciation in your #ThanksCoach posts this week, club members are encouraged to participate in Online contests by tagging BC Athletics, Athletics Canada & ViaSport in your #ThanksCoach posts.

Take a selfie with your coach for your post or feel free to use one of the images at the bottom of this post. Copy & paste or screenshot an image to use in your coach appreciation posts & remember to add #ThanksCoach and tag the three organizations mentioned above to get entered to win prizes in the Social Media Giveaway! (more details and links below…)

FREE Virtual Coach Training opportunities are being offered this week…

Athletics Canada’s Online Store is giving a special discount this week on clothing purchases for coaches. (This includes clothing purchased as a gift to give your coach)…

Here are some details and links from BC Athletics’ post:

SOCIAL MEDIA GIVEAWAY
Tag BC Athletics, Athletics Canada, and viaSport on your #ThanksCoach posts to be entered into a draw to win 3 contests! $500 for your coach and $500 for your club from viaSport, swag from BC Athletics, AND swag from Athletics Canada! Click here for more details.

FREE COURSES
For this week, you can take part in FREE virtual courses and conferences including:

Effective Coaching Strategies for the High Performance Coach
Ideal for coaches working with high performance athletes. This 3 part webinar series is led by Dr. SHaunna Taylor. Topics that will be covered include: leadership practices, mental performance and mental health, goal setting, stress management and much more. The first webinar is FREE as part of Coaches Week, Sept 30th, 7:00  – 8:00pm

Multi-Sport e-Learning Courses
Available at any time on the locker, and free during Coaches Week. Coaches must log into the locker to register. Don’t have a locker account, sign up for one for free!

  • NCCP Coaching Athletes with a Disability
  • NCCP Making Headway in Sport
  • NCCP Emergency Action Plan
  • NCCP Safe Sport Training 
  • NCCP Coach Initiation in Sport

Atlantic Virtual Conference Multi-Sport 
Each evening from Sept 21-25th there will be three 25-30 min sessions on a variety of topics. The theme of the coaching conference is Safe Sport: Diversity and Inclusion. Register ASAP as space is limited. 

DISCOUNTED ATHLETICS CANADA MERCHANDISE
Take 25% off at shop.athletics.ca by using the discount code THANKSCOACH

Thank You Royals Coaches! Photos of Coaches & Athletes This Week…

Power & Speed is ON Today

 

Update from Coach Trevor…

Hi Team,
 
Currently, the air quality index is a “5”, a little better than yesterday.   We will proceed with a light workout today at 4.   Team meeting at 4:45.    Again, we’ll meet at the north-east corner (closest to ARC) of the gravel track between Yale and W.A. Fraser.    I’ll be doing my health assessments once you arrive.   See you later.  
 
best,
Trevor 

Throws Groups Resumes Practices on Sunday, Sept 20th

THROWS FALL TRAINING SCHEDULE:

Sundays
Throws Practice
CLEARBROOK PARK THROWS CAGE
2:00 – 4:00 PM
 
Mondays
Throws Practice
CLEARBROOK PARK THROWS CAGE
4:15 – 6:00 PM
 
Wednesdays
Throws Practice
CLEARBROOK PARK THROWS CAGE
4:15 – 6:00 PM
 

Practices will consist of conditioning & technical work. Changes/Cancellations will be posted on Instagram