Grande Prairie Regional Sport Connection
10116 102 Avenue T8V 1A1 Grande Prairie, AB, Canada

Walking for at least 11 minutes a day could lessen the undesirable health consequences of sitting for hours and hours, according to a helpful new study of the ways in which both inactivity and exercise influence how long we live. The sweet spot for physical activity and longevity seemed to arrive at about 35 minutes a day of brisk walking or other moderate activities. https://www.nytimes.com///exercise-sitting-longevity.html

What a fun way to convert a warm weather game to a true Canadian way to enjoy a winter game with the family.

Congratulations to Grande Prairie Piranhas Swim Club who pulled out a win at the #SwimAgain Challenge!

Missed our Return to Sport panel discussion yesterday or looking for a recap? The video is now live on our website. #yyc Check out the full recording below! https://sportcalgary.squarespace.com//webinar-return-to-sp

LEST WE FORGET.... Take some time today to remember. Remembering all those who made sacrifices. Especially those who gave their lives so the rest could live in freedom.

Very exciting news! Wapiti Nordic Ski Club is preparing their trails. Stay tuned for opening day!

The true value of sport doesn’t rest within winning games and championships, it’s about the values we learn: the character, integrity, self-discipline, the work ethic, working together with other people, Sandboe said. Congratulations Troy Sandboe on your ASAA Merit Award! https://www.dailyheraldtribune.com//grande-prairie-composi... Grande Prairie Composite High School Alberta Schools' Athletic Association Alberta Basketball Basketball Canada GPRC Wolves

The 2021 Northwest Alberta Sport Excellence Awards are coming to YOU on March 12, 2021! We are taking the ceremony virtual and opening up the categories. Stay up-to-date by visiting https://gpsportconnect.ca/events/sportexcellenceawards

Congratulations BPM Fitness Co. Grande Prairie this is an amazing accomplishment. Keep up the great work!

So great to see such tremendous work being done in our community. Congratulations on the recognition. Grande Prairie Composite High School

The SPVC South Peace Volleyball Club JR. Blizzard Boys program registration is now open. Go to www.SPVC.CA to register. Only 48 athletes will be able to register so don't hesitate.

Join our event page for details and notifications about the Virtual 2021 Northwest Alberta Sport Excellence Awards.

Are YOU interested in sharing your love of Snowboarding with others and getting paid to do it...become a CASI Certified Snowboard Instructor. Spots are still a...vailable for Nitehawks CASI LEVEL 1 Snowboard Instructor Course, happening December 4-6, so don't miss out on this great opportunity! Register by clicking this link: https://gonitehawk.com/events/calendar/10416/ or for more info call our Snowschool at 780-532-6637.

The Canadian Women & Sport WISE Grant closes today. Be sure to enter your female driven initiative here: https://womenandsport.ca/resources/wise-fund/

We are thrilled to see Nitehawk Year-Round Adventure Park snow season starting soon! Comment down below are you a skier, snowboarder or admirer of the sport?

Project Play Summit 2020 @AspenInstSports Stories and session replays are now posted (free). https://www.aspenprojectplay.org/summit #ProjectPlay #Sports #Community

The GPRSC will be holding a Special General Meeting January 12 from 5pm 5:30 pm via zoom https://us02web.zoom.us//tZUvf-uqqjgiG9IdGneuF7OCr3K-jRFcs to pass a special resolution to amend the Society bylaws.

Become a coach for YQU Sport 4 All initiative and receive professional coach development for FREE! Receive training including: - St John Ambulance's Standard First Aid - HIGH FIVE Canada's High Five Sport Coaching Association of Canada / Association canadienne des entraîneurs: - NCCP Fundamental Movement Skills... - NCCP Making Head Way - NCCP Planning a Practice - NCCP Emergency Action Plan - Respect Group's Respect in Sport Apply now: https://gpsportconnect.ca/events/yqu-sport-4-all Deadline is MONDAY!

New public health measures are in place in communities across Alberta to protect the health system and limit the spread of COVID-19. Have questions or need clarification? Contact us: [email protected] https://www.alberta.ca/enhanced-public-health-measures.aspx

We recently went on a hike with Triple Terrain Trail Trekkers Run Group to learn about the many trails available in our own backyard. Read up on our website about where to find the trails and more information about the Triple Terrain Trail Trekkers! https://gpsportconnect.ca/info-h/making-the-connection-blog https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxrx-yehxwA&t=16s

Grande Prairie Composite Warriors football player Kieran Copley is heading to the University of Toronto to play U Sports football for the Varsity Blues. Congratulations Kieran Copley on your Football Scholarship to the University of Toronto! #GPProud https://www.dailyheraldtribune.com//warriors-football-play

New Enhanced Public Health Measures Announced for Alberta. Please click the link for more details. https://www.alberta.ca/enhanced-public-health-measures.aspx... Contact us if you have any questions: [email protected]

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an annual campaign from National Breast Cancer Foundation, to increase awareness of the disease. Here at the Sport Connection we'd like to celebrate our Canadian Athletes' that have braved the disease and honour their fight by sharing their story. Canadian Olympian Mirela Rahneva honours mom who died of cancer. Having bounced between track and field, rugby and bobsled, Rahneva had finally settled on skeleton -- a sport where athletes... zoom head-first down a winding, icy slide at incredible speeds on a sled offering no protection should anything go wrong. Mirela Rahneva's mother wasn't thrilled with her daughter's chosen career path. "She was so strong," said Rahneva, "She was the strongest woman I know. She was so courageous. Read about how Mirela honoured her mom's fight with cancer: https://www.ctvnews.ca//canadian-olympian-mirela-rahneva-h

Janai Martens’ passion for soccer led her to join the Mount Royal Cougar Athletics a team she now considers her family. But as Martens was preparing to play her final season of soccer a farewell tour of sorts the global COVID-19 pandemic cancelled it. Now, Martens must choose whether she should move on from her playing career or attend another year at Mount Royal University, completing the season. Read her story here: https://calgaryjournal.ca//mru-cougars-soccer-captain-lef/

Apply for 75% off your child's registrations at Sexsmith Tumbling Club today! Email: [email protected]

We have announcement coming next week. Any guesses?

Beaverlodge Skating Club's registration is now available at www.beaverlodgeskating.ca. Promoting a fun environment where children can learn to skate and/or continue to advance their skating skills.

If you or your family have winter gear to donate or are in need of winter gear. Join the Coats for Kids Campaign Grande Prairie Family Education Society Grande Prairie Family Crouse's Cleaners YMCA of Northern Alberta - Grande Prairie ... Native Counselling Services of Alberta Pregnant and Parenting Teens Program GP Wapiti Nordic Ski Club Nitehawk Alpine Ski Team Nitehawk Year-Round Adventure Park Nitehawk Snowboard Club

We are now accepting applications for individuals interested in becoming a community coach and work for the YQU Sport 4 All Initiative. No prior experience necessary. All training costs will be covered and coaches will earn a honorarium for volunteering with the program. Minimum 16 years of age to apply: https://gpsportconnect.ca/events/yqu-sport-4-all... The application deadline is October 19, 2020.

PBR Canada Monster Energy Tour: Grande Prairie Buck Wild was rescheduled from October to THIS weekend! Who's ready to GET WILD?!

This is a great opportunity for Parent who are interested in learning ways they can calmly support the emotions of their athletic children! https://www.parentsdesportifs.com/presentation/

Congratulations to Owen Loos of the SPVC South Peace Volleyball Club for winning our Parent In Sport Week $100 CO-OP gift card contest.

Athletes need to know that it’s okay to be feeling what they’re feeling: disappointed, disconnected, angry, grateful. Whatever it is, it’s all okay. Sport Information Resource Centre (SIRC) Marnie McBean, Chef de Mission for Canadian Paralympic Team, shares her thoughts on COVID-19: https://sirc.ca/blog/performing-in-a-pandemic/

2021 WISE Fund Grant Canadian Women & Sport Applications are now open for your chance to receive $2500 to put towards initiatives for girls and women in sport. Applications close Monday, November 9.... https://womenandsport.ca/resources/wise-fund/ See more

Financial Training for Non-Profit Organizations is an affordable route for the small burgeoning non-profits keen on staying on top of their finances. Eight sessions covering everything from board responsibilities to year-end prep for as low as $210! https://ecvo.wildapricot.org/event-3916003

Registration for Grande Prairie Gymnastics & Cheerleading is OPEN NOW! Classes are filling up!

Are you attending #SIRC2020? This is a great free virtual conference that starts tomorrow! Don't miss out on this opportunity to grow! Sport Information Resource Centre (SIRC)