Show some appreciation for coaches
Friday January 31st, 2020 I think it goes without saying that you should show your appreciation for coaches. While this may seem obvious, like common sense, it’s becoming rarer as time goes on. While this sounds like a rant on the current generation and its perceived...
Mathis Rainville receives the GSP Bursary
Mathis Rainville was this year’s recipient of the Georges St-Pierre Foundation Reward the Next Generation of Sports Talent. This bursary is awarded by George St-Pierre in conjuction with the the Foundation for Athletic Excellence, for athletes in Combat Sports and Gymnstics in the province of...
Three more tournaments in New Brunswick and Ontario
This past weekend, Quebec athletes participated in three tournaments in New Brunswick and Ontario. On Saturday January 25th in Fredericton New Brunswick, Concordia University, the Montreal Wrestling Club / NTC, the Patriotes de St-Cesaire and Vanier College competed in the Eastern Canadian Championships and the UNB...
Results from the 2020 Guelph Open
The Guelph Open took place on Saturday January 18th at the Guelph Gryphon Athletic Centre. The Guelph Open is not only an important tournament for Varsity Teams but for athletes looking for carding points. As a result the tournament attracts wrestlers from all over the country...
Linda Morais wins Bronze at the Matteo Pellicone
In the first Ranking Series Tournament for 2020, Linda Morais of the Montreal Wrestling Club / NTC captured Bronze at the Matteo Pellicone Tournament in Rome in the 57 kg weight division. Linda Morais In Linda’s first match of the Qualification Round, Linda would win...
A flurry of tournaments to start off 2020
2020 began with a flurry of tournaments as clubs from all across Quebec wrestled in tournaments after the holidays. High school wrestlers competed at the Ragnorok on the Rex, K-Bay and Riverdale Invitational Tournaments while our university wrestlers competed at the Brock Open. Brayden Todd with...
Dwayne Zacharie honoured with the Order of Merit
On October 31st 2019, Chief Dwayne Zacharie was inducted into The Order Of Merit Of The Police Forces by Governor General Julie Payette. The Order was established in October 2000 to recognize a career of exceptional service or distinctive merit displayed by the men and...
Balancing the old and the new
Monday January 6th 2020 One of my favourite things to do during the holidays is to watch sports. With two weeks to more less myself, I love watching the World Junior Hockey Championships, the Spengler Cup and the English Premier League as games come fast and...
The value of being a teacher and some finals thoughts for the year of 2019
Tuesday December 31st 2019 I started this current competitive year with a trip to the Ontario Institute of Sports. This was the first in-person meeting for my journey to complete my ACD to obtain my final level of coaching. The bombardment of information showed that...
The 2020 Olympic Trials
Thursday December 19th, 2019 The Dalai Lama said that “When you talk, you are only repeating what you already know. But if you listen, you may learn something new.” This statement pretty much encapsulated my weekend as I attended the Canadian Olympic Team Trials with my...