FREE ThinkFirst Head Injury and Concussion Webinars

FREE ThinkFirst Head Injury and Concussion Webinars

    As part of ThinkFirst Canada’s mission to educate children, youth and the general public on head injury and concussion, free bilingual webinars are being offered to extend our education outreach and ensure that our target audience is learning about head injury and concussion in the most effective and dynamic way!     The following webinars are being held in the month of April:  General Overview of...

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4th Annual Valley Youth Fun Run

4th Annual Valley Youth Fun Run

The 4th Annual Valley Youth Fun Run will take place on Saturday May 12th 2012 in Canning. The 3km and 5km route will take place on the Bigelow Trail. This event is opening to all children and youth aged 6-15 years in the Annapolis Valley. Cost: $5 Registration: Due April 18th to be guareeteed a T-shirt. Please submit your Registration Form 2012 to New Minas Recreation Department. The purpose of the event is to encourage Annapolis Valley...

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Active for Life’s Activity of the Month: Underhand Catching

Active for Life’s Activity of the Month: Underhand Catching

Generally, children are ready to learn how to catch a light ball when they are three to four years old. By age five, you should definitely be playing catch with them. This activity teaches basic underhand catching skills using a simple sock ball, and it can be done indoors or outdoors. Catching is a very difficult skill and your child will likely drop the ball frequently at the beginning, so be patient. Make a sock ball Find two large, thick...

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2012 NCCP Introduction to Competition | Valley Region Schedule

2012 NCCP Introduction to Competition | Valley Region Schedule

What is NCCP? The National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) was developed by Coaching Association of Canada and its partners to give coaches additional guidance and support. The NCCP is comprised of three streams and a total of eight contexts, each with its own coaching requirements. For more information about NCCP training or Coaching Association of Canada, click here If you are interested in becoming a coach or if you are already a...

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Martock to host Ski Festival and Cross Country Ski Provincials

Martock to host Ski Festival and Cross Country Ski Provincials

Martock Nordic Ski Club and Cross Country Ski Nova Scotia are hosting the 2012 Nova Scotia Cross Country Ski Competition. Come out and enjoy a weekend of fun skiing on the awesome trails at Martock on February 11 and 12! Regular programs will run from 10-11:30am and 12:30-2pm on Saturday, followed by fesitivities and races at 2pm on Saturday. The fun continues on Sunday morning! Register NOW online at www.zone4.ca   For more information...

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Berwick to host 2012 Valley Open Skating Competition

Berwick to host 2012 Valley Open Skating Competition

  The Valley Region is Hosting the Valley Open Skating Competition at the Kings Mutual Center (Apple Dome) in Berwick on Feb. 11 from 8:30am – 8pm. Please come out and support Valley Region figure skaters as they compete against skaters from around the province!  There is no cost to watch – all cheering is appreciated.     Valley Figure Skating Clubs: Digby Area Skating Club...

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