OBA seeks full-time employee for Special Events Coordinator role
In a unique opportunity, Ontario Basketball (OBA) is looking for a dynamic individual who will be responsible for supporting the organization through administrative activities and special projects. The successful candidate will be involved in the overall administrative assistance to the coaching, marketing & communications, and high performance portfolios, organizing special events and meetings, and general administrative support under the guidance of the Manager of Marketing and Communications and Executive Director.
The successful candidate will enjoy working in a team environment, demonstrate an energetic attitude, and possess a desire to work in an amateur sport environment. Only individuals with a strong commitment to OBA’s mission, vision, and values need apply.
Compensation: $15.00 per hour for 37.5 hours per week (Full-time, 12-month contract with possibility of extension)
Application Process: Applicants should e-mail their resume and cover letter to Devin Gray, Manager of Marketing and Communications.
Application Deadline: Thursday, July 12, 2018
Ontario Basketball is an equal opportunity employer. Ontario Basketball is pleased to accommodate individual needs. If you require accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment or selection process, please contact Jason Jansson.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Additional Opportunities
For a full list of current basketball-related job and volunteer opportunities, visit Ontario Basketball’s Get Involved section.
About Ontario Basketball Ontario Basketball is the sport governing body for basketball in the Province of Ontario. Created nearly 70 years ago as the Ontario Amateur Basketball Association, the organization is a not-for-profit association and was incorporated as such in 1977.
Ontario Basketball represents the province of Ontario’s amateur basketball interests. The membership is made up of athletes, coaches, officials, members clubs, camps, local basketball organizations, groups, leagues and basketball supporters. As part of its mandate, Ontario Basketball is committed to working with various sport organizations to further promote and develop amateur basketball in the province.
‘Yoga for Everyone’ book in search of leg amputee model for photo shoot
‘Yoga for Everyone’ is a book that will feature practitioners of various physical abilities in efforts to show that anyone can practice yoga. The book is being edited by Christopher Stolle alongside Windsor-based yoga instructor Dianne Bondy.
A photo shoot is scheduled for the week of August 13 in Lakeshore, ON. The model would work about half a day, receive $250 (USD but paid in CAD), and gain some exposure. The model would also be asked to write a little bit about their life story.
Inquiries can be directed to:
Christopher Stolle, Acquisitions & Development Editor
Alpha Books | DK Publishing chris.stolle@dk.com
317-436-4214
Nomination deadline: Saturday, June 30 at 4:00 p.m. MT (6:00 p.m. ET)
The MNP Canada Games Torch Relay is a significant element of the Canada Games and has united communities across the nation for the past 51 years. It will officially start in Ottawa from the Centennial Flame on Parliament Hill in fall 2018 and will visit over 40 communities across Canada before arriving in Red Deer for the Opening Ceremony of the 2019 Games.
In total, 48 communities will be visited through the MNP Canada Games Torch Relay, with 26 torch relay stops and 22 celebration stops being hosted across Canada. The list of communities is available online.
CBC launching a twelve-week paid placement pilot for persons with disabilities
CBC is launching a twelve-week paid placement pilot for persons with disabilities starting the fall of 2018. The pilot is based in Toronto with plans to expand in other cities across Canada in year 2.
The successful candidates will be immersed in selected departments within CBC’s Broadcast Centre. Over the course of twelve weeks, six selected candidates will gain valuable hands-on experience and industry knowledge, and have the opportunity to build their careers and network with CBC’s team of accomplished leaders. Because each of the six roles is unique, criteria will be different for each role.
The goal of this program is to help launch meaningful careers for those facing barriers to employment by offering networking and development opportunities as well as on-the-job training.
The program will run from September 10 to November 30, 2018. The deadline to apply for any of the six positions is Monday, June 25, 2018 at 11:59 PM.
Applicants must be able to work legally in Canada. Compensation will be based on the individual role according to the specific classification. The regular workweek will consist of 38.75 hours.
Applications are now open for the following positions:
Please click on the role you are interested in below for job criteria and details on how to apply. Send your cover letter and resume to CBCplacements@careeredge.ca
Please quote the title of the job you are applying for in your cover letter.
As this placement program is an opportunity for development and training, candidates who may not have all the requested criteria may still be considered.
Ontario was represented by three teams at the event – ‘Ontario Thunder’ and ‘Ontario Lightning’ in Division 1 and ‘Ontario Storm’ in Division 2. A total of 11 teams representing 6 provinces participated in the tournament this year.
In Division 1 action, defending gold medalists Ontario Thunder posted an undefeated result of 4-0 in the Round Robin while Ontario Lightning placed 4th with a 1-3 record. Despite the slow start, the result was enough to qualify the team for the bronze medal game against Québec where they earned some redemption with a 61-57 victory and the bronze.
The championship game saw Ontario Thunder up against a strong Alberta Roughnecks team, which included a returning standout player and Paralympian Zak Madell. In what proved to be a close game, the Thunder’s total team effort allowed them to defeat the Roughnecks 61-56, successfully defending their gold medal and winning the Campbell Cup.
In Division 2, Ontario Storm proved their dominance by going undefeated throughout the tournament and earning gold medals, the Zbieranowski Cup, and the title of Division 2 National Champions. Québec B took home silver and the Alberta Bighorns won the bronze medal.
Final Standings
Division 1 1 – Ontario Thunder 2 – Alberta Roughnecks
3 – Ontario Lightning 4 – Québec 5 – British Columbia
Division 2 1 – Ontario Storm 2 – Québec B 3 – Alberta Bighorns 4 – BC Development 5 – Manitoba 6 – New Brunswick
Awards
A total of 7 Ontario athletes earned All-Star nods at the end of the tournament while the Most Valuable Player award in Division 1 & 2 went to much-deserving Ontario athletes Patrice (Pico) Dagenais and Frank Groenestege.
Most Valuable Player Div 1: Patrice Dagenais (ON)
Division 1 All Stars 0.5 Eric Rodrigues (ON) 1.0 Trevor Hirschfield (BC) 1.5 Erika Schmutz (ON) 2.0 Cody Caldwell (ON) 2.5 Shayne Smith (ON) 3.0 Mike Whitehead (ON) 3.5 Zak Madell (AB)
Most Valuable Player Div 2: Frank Groenestege (ON)
Division 2 All Stars 0.5 Byron Green (BC) 1.0 Melanie Labelle (QC) 1.5 Ashley Munro (AB) 2.0 Steve Mastine (QC) 2.5 Alexi Macias (QC) 3.0 Jamie Sophie (ON) 3.5 Reid Mulligan (ON)
Judith Zelman Memorial Award for Rookie of the Year: Branden Perger (BC)
Team Rosters
Ontario Thunder
Ontario Lightning
Ontario Storm
Patrice Dagenais (1.0)
Eric Rodrigues (0.5)
Peter Langenecker (1.0*)
Faisal Burale (1.5)
Erika Schmutz (1.5**)
Frank Groenestege (1.5*)
Dave Willsie (2.0*)
Ben Perkins (2.0)
Ian Crowe (2.0)
Travis Murao (2.0)
Shayne Smith (2.5)
Dylan L’Amoureux (2.0)
Cody Caldwell (2.0)
Matt Debly (3.0)
Esnaider Cardenas (2.0)
Mike Whitehead (3.0)
Brianna Hennessy (3.5**)
Jamie Sopha (3.0)
Reid Mulligan (3.5)
Team Staff
Dave Willsie (coach), Dave Caldwell, Liz Caldwell, Heather Debly
Garett Hickling (coach), Dave Caldwell, Susana Lima, Tony Debly
Dave Willsie / Garett Hickling (coaches), Terry Bruxer
Ground Glass Media Inc. currently casting groups who go on interesting road trips to be featured in a fun commercial for Shell
Do you and your friends pile into your trucks and head up North to compete in fishing derbies? Do you take inner city youth kayaking in the summer? Do you travel to bbq competitions or dog/cat shows? Take t-ball teams to competitions?
If you’re between the ages of 21- 65 and you travel with a group of people (3 people or more) for reasons other than simply sightseeing or exploring, we want to hear from you! We’re interested in all kinds of stories of people who travel by car, van or truck with a sense of purpose beyond just a daily commute.
Receive $750 – $1,500 per person for one day of filming!
PLEASE NOTE:
– If selected, you will receive $750 per person for one day of filming + $750 per person if your footage makes the final video
– Applicants MUST be available for one day of filming on July 12 or 13 in the GTA
– Applicants MUST be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident
– Applicants CANNOT have previously appeared in any petroleum products advertising.
– THIS IS AN NON-UNION JOB. We welcome applications from those with no acting experience.
Application
To apply, please fill out the online application form by Wednesday, May 30. Applications will be considered until June 6 if necessary.
Contact
Laura McCallum
GROUND GLASS MEDIA INC.
Real People + Real Stories
Unit 2- 708 Annette St, Toronto, ON M6S 2E2 laura@groundglassmedia.com
905-466-4032
Seeking kids who play tennis and/or wheelchair tennis for US Tennis Association commercial
Jigsaw Casting is urgently looking for kids, ages 6 to 15, who play tennis or wheelchair tennis for a US Tennis Association commercial filming in Toronto.
Roles
Children who play tennis – age 6 to 15. Must have experience.
Children who play wheelchair tennis – age 6 to 15. Must have experience.
Each child will be paid $2,000+ to participate in this campaign, if selected.
Details & Submission Information
If interested, please submit the following information to info@jigsawcasting.com in order to be invited in to audition:
1. Your child’s name, age and which role they are applying for.
2. Parent’s name and phone number.
3. Photos of your child (ideally no hats or sunglasses).
4. A video link of your child playing tennis or wheelchair tennis. If you have this, it will be beneficial to send.
5. Some info about your child’s tennis or wheelchair tennis experience.
6. Please write ‘TENNIS’ in the subject line of your email, along with your child’s name, age and which role you are submitting them for. (e.g. TENNIS – Sarah Leung – age 10 – Role 2)
Submission Deadline: FRIDAY MAY 25, 2018 AT 12:00PM
Availability
You must be available for these key dates (in Toronto):
Audition: Sunday May 27, 2018 NOTE – Wheelchair Tennis auditions will be held via SKYPE on Monday (May 28) after school.
Recall: Tuesday May 30, 2018 (After school hours at a tennis court).
Shoot: Tuesday June 5, 2018
Questions or Concerns
If you have already submitted for this project, you do not need to re-submit your information
Please note that you will not be compensated for the audition
This is a union job. Non union members can also apply
If you have received this bulletin after the initial audition date, please still email us your submission as you may be able to attend the recall session
Job Title: Events Coordinator Location: Aviva Centre, Toronto (on the York University campus)
Job Description: The Ontario Tennis Association (OTA) is seeking a dedicated, outgoing and motivated individual who is interested in gaining relevant work experience in the non-profit sport sector. This position will appeal to students in a sport management or events management program. The Event Coordinator’s primary responsibility is in collaborating with the OTA Player Development Team (Rankings Manager, Events Manager, Player Development Manager) in the preparation, administration and delivery of high performance tournaments and events. Detailed job description and list of qualifications can be found here.
Eligibility
Must be between 18 and 30 years of age at the start of employment.
Full-time post-secondary student: Applicants must have been registered as a full-time student during the 2017-18 academic year AND intend to return to school on a full-time basis during the 2018-19 academic year.
Must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident or a person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration & Refugee Protection Act*. (*Foreign students are not eligible)
Must be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation or regulations.
Remuneration & Duration:
This position is supported by the Canada Summer Jobs program and will pay a wage of $15/hour.
Start Date: June 4th, 2018 | End Date: August 10th, 2018
40 hours/week
Application Deadline:
Friday, May 25th, 2018
Please submit a resume and cover letter to Kartik Vyas, OTA Player Development Manager, at kartikvyas@tennisontario.com
About Ontario Tennis Association The Ontario Tennis Association (OTA) is the provincial sport governing body for tennis in Ontario. It is a non-profit organization, incorporated under the Corporation Act and formally recognized by the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport. It is the largest provincial tennis association in Canada, boasting 260 clubs and 58,000 adult and child tennis players.
The two basic aims of the OTA are to promote participation in tennis as part of a healthy lifestyle and to provide a structure of services which will assist players to reach a level of competence consistent with their personal goals and abilities.
Wheelchair Basketball Canada announces 2018 award winners
(May 5, 2018 – MARTENSVILLE, SK.) Wheelchair Basketball Canada proudly announced the names of its major award winners on Saturday evening at its 2018 annual awards banquet as part of the festivities of the 2018 Canadian Wheelchair Basketball League (CWBL) National Championship in Martensville, SK.
Cindy Ouellet and Patrick Anderson were named Athletes of the Year and Benjamin Palmer was awarded Junior Athlete of the Year, while Joelle Buckle was honoured with the Leadership Excellence Award and Kathy Ludwig received the True Sport Award.
The award winners each exemplify fair play and sportsmanship while committing to values of inclusion. They are leaders in their communities, positive role models, and they display superior performance in their respective disciplines.
True Sport Award: Kathy Ludwig (Brampton, ON)
This year’s ‘True Sport Award’ recipient, Kathy Ludwig, has been a wheelchair sports coach in Ontario for over 25 years at both the grassroots level and provincial level. She founded the Blazers Wheelchair Sports Group and its multi-sport program for youth in 1992 and launched the Blazers wheelchair basketball program in 2001. The club later merged with Cruisers Sports in 2008, where Kathy took on the role of Director of Basketball on the Cruisers Board of Directors while continuing to coach the multi-sport and basketball programs. She has been the head coach of the Cruisers Suns competitive team since its inception in 2008.
About Wheelchair Basketball Canada
Wheelchair Basketball Canada is the national sports governing body responsible for the organization of the sport in Canada. It is a non-profit, charitable organization that is committed to excellence in the development, support and promotion of wheelchair basketball programs and services for all Canadians from grassroots to high performance. Wheelchair basketball is a fast-paced, hard-hitting, competitive sport in which Canada is held in high esteem around the world for winning a combined six gold, one silver, and one bronze medal in the last six Paralympic Games.
Cruisers Suns earn silver and individual awards at 2018 CWBL National Championship
The OWSA would like to congratulate the Cruisers Suns on their silver medal finish in Tier 2 at the 2018 CWBL National Championship. The tournament, which brought together the top wheelchair basketball club teams from across Canada, was held at the Martensville Athletic Pavillion in Martensville, Saskatchewan from May 4-6.
After posting an undefeated record in the Round Robin, the Suns went on to defeat the Lethbridge Steamers 45-32 in the Semi Finals to advance to Sunday’s gold medal game. They would be slotted to play against Saskatchewan White after their own win against Manitoba. In a hard-fought Final, the Cruisers Suns led until the final minutes of the 4th quarter. It was then that Saskatchewan pulled away with a come-from-behind win of 48-39 in front of cheers from the home crowd to take the gold.
Two Suns athletes earned individual awards for their performance throughout the weekend. Tamara Steeves was nominated to the All-Star team while Michael Kilonzo was named as the tournament’s Most Valuable Player.
Tier 1 saw a a rematch of the 2017 CWBL Championship game with the Gladiateurs de Laval facing off against Team BC. The Glads came out victorious for a second year in a row with a score of 57-41.
Final Standings
Tier 1
1 – Gladiateurs de Laval
2 – British Columbia
3 – Saskatchewan Green
4 – Alberta Northern Lights
5 – Centre d’intégration à la vie active (CIVA)
All-Stars Tier 1: Bo Hedges (BC), Cindy Ouellet (Gladiateurs), Nik Goncin (Saskatchewan), Aidan Love (BC), Ben Moronchuk (Northern Lights)
Ontario Basketball is the sport governing body for basketball in the Province of Ontario. Created nearly 70 years ago as the Ontario Amateur Basketball Association, the organization is a not-for-profit association and was incorporated as such in 1977.
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Cruisers Suns earn silver and individual awards at 2018 CWBL National Championship