To our members and wrestling community:
BC Wrestling Association would like to thank you for your continued patience during this time. As you may all know, in the interest of our members, athletes and greater community, BCWA Spring wrestling events including the 2020 Spring Break Camp were postponed. Along with this, Wrestling Canada Lutte made the difficult decision to postpone the U17/U19 National Championships due to the concern surrounding the spread of the novel corona virus (COVID-19). The BCWA recognizes that many members and athletes had submitted payment for the Spring Break Camp and BCWA U17/U19 National Sanction Fee prior to the events being postponed. Refunds for the Spring Break Camp and Sanction Fee will be distributed to all members who submitted payment. In light of the current circumstances, please advise that these refunds will take some time to be distributed, but will be done as soon as possible For up-to date information on the developing COVID-19 situation, please visit the BC Centre for Disease Control. If you have any questions, please see the Centre’s common questions page. Wrestling Canada Statement: https://wrestling.ca/news/
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Please read this message from the BC Games Society. March 25, 2020 The BC Games Society, with the support of the Province of BC and the City of Maple Ridge, has made the difficult decision to cancel the Maple Ridge 2020 BC Summer Games. Cancelling the Games was determined to be the most responsible precautionary measure to address concerns around the spread of COVID-19 and is supported by the Maple Ridge 2020 BC Summer Games Host Society. With up to 3,700 athletes, coaches, and officials anticipated to arrive in Maple Ridge for the BC Summer Games, necessary steps had to be taken to ensure the health and safety of the community and participants. During this rapidly changing situation with COVID-19, the BC Games Society will continue to update you on plans going forward. We value our participants, host communities, and sport partners, and appreciate your patience as we do our part to support all of the unprecedented steps taking place to slow the spread of COVID-19. We remain exceptionally grateful for your support and want to recognize how vital your work is to the success of the Games. The full news release can be found on our website at www.bcgames.org/News/Latest-News/ArtMID/1810/ArticleID/1895/2020-BC-Summer-Games-cancelled-Maple-Ridge-to-Host-2024. Alison Noble President and CEO BC Games Society SPORT MEDICINE ADVISORY COMMITTEE UPDATE:
The number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 is over 350,000 globally, with approximately 100,000 recovered and over 15,000 deaths. The number of new cases continues to increase rapidly. Over 32,000 new cases were reported in the world yesterday, with the largest surges seen in USA, Italy, and Germany. In Canada, the numbers continue to rise quickly, with nearly 1,500 confirmed cases, 20 deaths. The Public Health Agency of Canada still states that the overall risk of infection in Canada is low, but the caseload has risen dramatically in the last week. There were 142 new cases reported on March 22, after two days of having had nearly 250 new cases per day. Continuing to slow the spread of this disease must be our current national and global priority. Yesterday the COC and CPC made the difficult decision not to send a team to Tokyo in 2020 to minimize the risk to athletes who feel they need to continue training for July 2020 and to minimize the risk to their families and community. Hygiene and Social Precautions:
Updated Government of Canada Recommendations:
KNOW THE DIFFERENCE: SELF-MONITORING, SELF-ISOLATION, AND ISOLATION FOR COVID-19 Sports and Institutes: COPSIN is fully supportive of the decision made by COC and CPC yesterday not to send athletes to the Tokyo Summer Games if they occur this year. At this time, athletes are strongly recommended to reduce training regimens aimed at peak performance capacity at Tokyo 2020 Summer Games, and instead exercise moderately in isolation from others to maintain general health, work on stability, core strength, fundamental movement quality, and so on. Under the guidance of their NSO coaches, athletes should seek out specific support services to manage transitions in exercise, nutrition, and health needs. The first recommended contacts for physical and mental health issues should be NSO Physicians and NSO Mental Performance / Sport Psychology providers. Athletes who do not have access to NSO health professionals can obtain advice from relevant professionals at COPSIN Institutes and Centres as listed below: CSI Pacific
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Mental Health: Athletes are encouraged to seek out their NSO MPC/Sport Psychologist or speak with a CMO (see below for contact details) to address any mental health needs. Additional mental health support services include:
The National Sport Partners have initiated a COVID-19 Mental Health Task Group that will coordinate sharing of best practice within the community of Mental Performance Consultants (MPCs) and Sport Psychologists. National initiatives will be driven by the Task Group, if needed, in response to NSO-driven requests and needs. For more information speak to your NSO or COPSIN MPC/Sport Psychologist or Chief Medical Officer (see below for contact details). Nutrition for Athletes in Isolation While athletes may find themselves in isolation during the Covid-19 pandemic, it is important to keep nutrition top of mind. Work directly with your team or institute nutritionist and follow these quick tips to ensure that you’re tailoring your nutrition to best suit your current needs and to maintain the training gains you’ve had all year long, while keeping your health optimized.
Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) Update:
Advisory on COVID-19
19 March 2020 SPORT MEDICINE ADVISORY COMMITTEE UPDATE: As of March 19 the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 is over 220,000 globally, with approximately 85,000 recovered and over 9,000 deaths. The largest surges in cases continue to be in Europe with Italy, France, Germany and Spain being hardest hit. There are 171 countries reporting cases. Of note significantly, there are NO new local cases reported in China.The WHO has declared COVID-19 as a pandemic. In Canada, the numbers are rising at an accelerated rate, with over 725 confirmed cases, with 9 deaths. The Public Health Agency of Canada still states that the overall risk of infection in Canada is low, but the entire nation needs to work together to “flatten the epidemic curve” through minimizing spread is key. All Canadians are requested to stay home and work from home, practice social distancing (2m distance) if at all possible. The existing strong advice on the importance of hand and facial hygiene and “social distancing” still holds. Updated Government of Canada Recommendations:
KNOW THE DIFFERENCE: SELF-MONITORING, SELF-ISOLATION, AND ISOLATION FOR COVID-19 Sports and Institutes:
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CANADIAN NATIONAL TEAM ATHLETE MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCE GUIDE Please review these health guidelines as recommended by viaSport.
March 17, 2020 To focus efforts on containment of COVID-19 in British Columbia, public health officials have implemented the following measures: For sport organizations:
SPORT MEDICINE ADVISORY COMMITTEE UPDATE:
Canada's Sport Medicine Advisory Committee (SMAC) consists of medical experts from sport in Canada and is comprised of members of Own The Podium, the Candaian Olympic Committee, the Canadian Paralympic Committee and the COPSI Network (Canadian Sport Institutes & Centres). At this point there are over 121,000 cases worldwide, 4,373 deaths and over 65,000 recovered. Some European countries and the US have had increased new cases in the last week. The US presently does not have any restrictions. There is a link below to the latest numbers and locations in the US of cases. Many competition and training opportunities are to be evaluated on a case by case basis. Cancellation of events are multi factorial and not necessarily related to COVID-19 medical precautions. The WHO will be publishing recommendations for mass events shortly and we will update as this is released. WHO, IOC and IPC are all emphasizing that the games are still on schedule and they are working with IFs on any affected qualification routes and impacted test events. In Canada the numbers remain small at 93 cases and one death. The risk level remains low and no specific measures for travel, participation in sporting events or training are in place. While a COVID-19 outbreak is not unexpected in Canada, our public health system is prepared to respond. PHAC, along with provincial, territorial and community partners, continues to reassess the public health risk, based on the best available evidence as the situation evolves. Recommendations: We are reminding everyone to assist in preventing the spread of germs by following the steps below.
BCWA 2020 Spring Break Camp Postponed
In light of the growing concern around COVID-19, BCWA has made the decision to postpone the BCWA Spring Break Camp scheduled for March 16-18, 2020. At the advice of the BC Provincial Government, it is not recommended to have large social gatherings. BCWA's decision is based on precautionary measures to protect our members and our communities. Safety for the athletes, coaches, and their families is our top priority. Information on the status of future wrestling events will be posted as it becomes available. We thank you for your consideration during this challenging time. -BCWA- WCL Postpones Junior / Senior and U17 / U19 Canadian Championships OTTAWA – Due to safety concerns surrounding the spread of the COVID-19 virus, Wrestling Canada Lutte (WCL) has postponed the 2020 Junior / Senior and U17 / U19 Canadian Championships. The events were scheduled to take place March 27-29 in London, Ont., and April 3-5 in Edmonton. The provinces of Ontario and Alberta have asked organizers to cancel events of 250 or more people. WCL with work with the organizing committees for both events to assess logistical components around postponing the events. We will provide further updates as in the coming weeks. -WCL- For further updates on Wrestling Canada events, check regularly on their news channel: Wrestling Canada Lutte News This years BCSSWA Provincial Championships presented by Onni Group took place February 15-17th at the Langley Events Center. With almost 500 athletes, 141 coaches, and a crowd full of family, friends, supporters and spectators, this years championship is said to be one of the best. Kicking off the event, BCSSWA President Mike Roselli appeared on Global News speaking to the spectacularity that is the BCSSWA Provincial Championships. Click on the video below to see what Mr. Roselli had to say on the event: See the Full story here: globalnews.ca/video/rd/47c15dae-5072-11ea-a582-0242ac110003/?jwsource=cl HISTORY OF BC HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING The BCSSWA Provincial Championship holds a special place within the timeline of BC High School Wrestling. Highlighted within this years program, moments of pioneering, development, and growth are described. See the 2020 BCSSWA Program by clicking on the link below. Link to 2020 BCSSWA Program RESULTS Taking to the mats, athletes from across the province exhibited feats of strength, determination, and true passion for the sport. Among those teams who competed, Maple Ridge Secondary School took home both the combined and female team titles. Taking home the male team title was Tamanawis. Of the finals matches, two athletes were awarded the most outstanding male and female award. In addition, two of the most exciting matches of the tournament were selected and commended. Most Outstanding Male: Talon Hird- Cowichan Most Outstanding Female: Marquesis Haintz Most Outstanding Male Match: 70 kg Final-Gagan Grewal (Abbotsford Traditional) over Seth Price (Alberni District) Most Outstanding Female Match: 51 kg Final- Ivy threatful (MRSS) over Zena Shew (South Island Distance Education Centre) See the Full Results List here: 2020 BCSSWA Results 2020 BCSSWA Highlight Video Click on the video below to view the highlights from the 2020 BCSSWA Provincial Championships. You can also view the video through clicking on the link below: 2020 BCSSWA Highlight Video SUPPORTERS AND SPONSORSThank you to the event supporters and sponsors! News Links: Langely Events Center Press Release: Maple Ridge Takes Team Title Burnaby Now: Burnaby trio grab hold of B.C. gold Williams Lake Tribune: Falcons wrestlers leave it all on the mat Register for the March 28th 2020 BC Indigenous Provincial Wrestling Camp! The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Council (ISPARC) is pleased to present this provincial athlete development camp in partnership with the Golden Ears Metis Society and the BC Wrestling Association. Come and join facilitator Rob Smyth - Team BC Coach 2020 North American Indigenous Games. Rob is the coach of the Xwemelch'stn Wrestling Program in North Vancouver and has 20 years coaching experience with elementary and high school wrestling programs. This event is sanctioned by BC Wrestling. Camp Flyer To access the camp flyer, please click on the link below. Link to Camp flyer: 2020 CAMP FLYER Who: BC Indigenous Youth (all genders). All levels welcome from beginners to experienced wrestlers. Ages: 10 - 18 When: Saturday, March 28, 2020 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM Instruction will be based on age and wrestling experience. Where: Westview Secondary School 20905 Wicklund Avenue Maple Ridge, BC V2X 8E8 Cost: FREE!!! Thanks to the support of the Province of BC, there is not a fee to participate in the camp. Lunch and snacks will be provided. Please wear proper indoor shoes and comfortable clothing for physical activity Host Contact: Alana Cook Phone: 250-940-4919 Email: acook@isparc.ca Registration Deadline: Athletes must register before Wednesday, March 22nd to secure a spot. Registration must be completed online by clicking on the following link: https://aboriginalsportbc.wufoo.com/forms/2020-bc-indigenous-provincial-wrestling-camp/ CAMP SCHEDULE: 9:15- Athlete Check-in 9:30 - Welcome and Introductions 10:00 - Warm up, Skill Development and Training 12:00 - Lunch (provided) 12:45 - Skill Development and Training 3:00 - End of Camp Instruction will be based on age and wrestling experience. Lunch and snacks will be provided for the duration of the camp. Intermittent rest and water breaks as needed. Additional Information-2020 North American Indigenous Games: This camp is not a Halifax 2020 North American Games Selection camp, however, it provides a premium development and training opporuntity for athletes. Eligible athletes wishing to be considered for Team BC for the 2020 North American Indigenous Games, please complete a separate formal "Expression of Interest" application found by following the link below: https://aboriginalsportbc.wufoo.com/forms/athlete-expression-of-interest-team-bc-wrestling/ |
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