A message from FLOQ Executive Director Martine Dugrenier
To all members of the FLOQ, we are moving slowly forward on the return to train protocol. Be patient!!! Follow the rules!!! All the combat sports from Québec are working hard together to accelerate the return to play. Congratulations to Otiohkwanoron Montour, and Angel Robertson, Georges St-Pierre, Dominique Choquette, Laurence Beauregard, Erin Rainville and Francis Carter for all their accomplishments!!!
MONTH IN REVIEW
Return to Training Phase 2
As of June, 22th, the government of Québec has allowed both outdoor and indoor training to resume. However, wrestling and all forms of contact sport with a partner is still prohibited. Please follow the link below to find both the consent form + health questionnaire that must be filled out by every individual prior to group training. Additionally, please find attached the Return to Training guidelines that will help answer some of your questions, and help you plan for a return to group trainings.
Link: http://floq.ca/return-to-training-plan/
Wash your hands
2 meters distancing
Strength conditioning indoor and outdoor Soccer/basketball/swimming
No wrestling
June 9: Otiohkwanoron Montour and Angel Robertson
2021 Canada Games Aboriginal Apprentice Coaches
Congratulations to Otiohkwanoron Montour, and Angel Robertson that have been selected for the 2021 Canada Games Aboriginal Apprentice Coach Program.
The Aboriginal Apprentice Coach Program (AACP) is a partnership between the Aboriginal Sport Circle (ASC), Canada’s Provincial/Territorial Aboriginal Sport Bodies (PTASBs), Provincial/Territorial Coaching Representatives (PTCRs), the Canada Games Council (CGC), and the Coaching Association of Canada (CAC). It provides the opportunity for each province and territory to send two (2) coaches of Aboriginal ancestry to the Canada Games in apprenticeship roles. In 2021, the Canada Summer Games will be held in Ontario’s Niagara region.
Angel Robertson & Otiohkwanoron Montour
Otiohkwanoron Montour and Angel Robertson both represent the Tehontatie:nas Mohawk Wrestling Club. This opportunity will provide high level coaching experience for these two young coaches and will help raise the overall coaching in Québec and in Kahnawake.
For the complete press release of the Coaching Association of Canada please follow the link: https://coach.ca/coaching-association-canada-announces-2021-canada-games-aboriginal-apprentice-coaches
AWARDS
June 1st: Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre To the UFC Hall of Fame
Québecois UFC legend and proud Québec wrestler Georges St-Pierre is headed to the UFC Hall of Fame! Georges St-Pierre, from St-Isidore, Que, is a two divisions UFC Champion, and is regarded as the most dominate welterweights in UFC History. Additionally, Georges St- Pierre is a proud Québec wrestler that has trained with the Montreal Wrestling Club for over 15 years. Congratulations Georges from the entire FLOQ community!
For a complete overview of his remarkable career please read CBC’s by following the link below.
Link: https://www.cbc.ca/sports/georges-st-pierre-ufc-hall-of-fame-1.5563505
Georges St-Pierre with Montreal Wrestling Club/ National Training Center Coach Victor Zilberman
June 13: Dominique Choquette
Honors at Paul-Germain-Ostiguy Secondary School
Dominique Choquette, coach for Patriotes St-Césaire won the Personal Committed award. Dominique is a Phys. Ed. Teacher and wrestling coach. “Several times a week, for 33 years, he has helped the students to surpass themselves. His commitment to young people and the community is one of the reasons why he stands out, “said Mireille Lussier, spiritual and community engagement facilitator. Congratulations Mr. Choquette!
Dominique Choquette
June 18: Francis Carter
Mappin Medal
Francis Carter (Concordia) was awarded the Mappin Medal, upon graduating Concordia University in Behavioural Neuroscience. The Mappin Medal is given to the highest standing student graduating with a Bachelor of Science. Francis Carter will continue his education in the fall, starting a Master in Machine Learning at Mila/Université de Montreal. Francis has been an integral part of the Concordia Stingers wrestling team winning two U Sport Championships (2018, 2019). Congratulations!
June 18: Laurence Bearegard & Erin Rainville
Bursary from Alliance Sport-Études
Laurence Bearegard & Erin Rainville
On, June 19th, Laurence Beauregard (Concordia University/Marketing) received a bursary for her academic and athletic achievement from l’Alliance Sport-études. Erin Rainville (Cégep Vanier/History and civilization) also received a bursary for her Academic Excellence from l’Alliance Sport-études. Congratulations to both of you. Keep up the good work!
For the official press release please follow the link below.
Press Release #1: https://alliancesportetudes.ca/nouvelles/la-fondation-sport-etudes-recompense-68-etudiants-athletes-meritants/
Press Release #2: http://floq.ca/fr/laurence-beauregard-est-la-laureate-pour-luniversite-concordia/
COACHES & OFFICIALS
Hello FLOQ Coaches and officials.
Please follow the link below to see the weekly schedule for United World Wrestling free webinars. UWW is providing weekly webinars that are completely free. Most of their webinars are for coaching and officiating development. Each week UWW post a new schedule on their website.
Link: https://unitedworldwrestling.org/article/webinar-schedule-june-15-19 .
COVID-19
Signs or symptoms – Assistance
If you are worried about COVID‑19 or if you have flu-like symptoms or gastroenteritis symptoms or similar to COVID‑19, you can call 418-644-4545, 514-644-4545, 450-644-4545, 819-644-4545 and 1-877-644-4545 (toll free) elsewhere in Québec. For the hearing impaired (TTY), call 1-800-361 9596 (toll free).
Link: https://www.quebec.ca/en/health/health-issues/a-z/2019-coronavirus/
Sport’Aide – Covid-19
Sport’Aide vous propose son offre de service élargie afin de vous aider à faire face au contexte du Coronavirus COVID-19.
- Sylvain Guimond, Jean-Luc Brassard, Cindy Ouellet et Karen Paquin) invitant les jeunes sportifs, leurs parents et entraîneurs à contacter Sport’Aide s’ils vivent de l’anxiété ou s’ils sont besoin de parler de leur situation;
- Liens utiles: sportaide.ca
Ligne téléphonique et SMS: 1-833 211 AIDE (2433)