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3AD DIGESTThe Ofcial Newsletter of the CIAAASEPTEMBER 2023AD Article of the MonthWelcome Back! - Kelle HansenCIAAA President, Mayerthorpe High School, North Central Zone ExecWelcome back everyone! I hope all of you had a restful and relaxing sum-mer break. As we start heading back into our fall seasons for sport across Canada, its important to take some time and remember that even though we are busy and our schedules have become never ending, it is important to remember to take time for yourself. Self-care and time management are the keys for you to survive the craziness of taking on the role of athletic di-rectors. For some of you this is a career path that you chose to take, others will nd they have been “volun-told”. Whichever applies to you, you will nd a career as an athletic director to be very rewarding. The opportunity to give student athletes a safe and caring place to develop their sporting passions, will have long lasting positive benets for those young athletes. I had the opportunity to present at the ASAA’s “New Athletic Director Re-treat” in August. What a wonderful opportunity to see new athletic direc-tors start their careers in a positive way. The engagement was sincerely inspiring to see, and I hope all the participants will continue to grow and learn their craft. The CIAAA is a great organization for learning more about the importance of being a strong leader within your building. Becoming a member gives you opportunities to learn from others who have come before you. Take those opportunities to attend workshops or LTC courses, whether online or in person. If you can, attend the CIAAA National Conference in Regina to engage with other Athletic Directors, it will be some of the most meaning-ful professional development for your role. Have a wonderful start to your school season. Good luck and enjoy!Content:AD Article MembershipsWelcome PackageLTP CoursesNational ConferenceResource of the MonthCoaches Week Partnersciaaa.cainfo@ciaaa.ca1.888.618.4530
AD DIGESTWant to add designation to your Resume?Interested in completing your CIAAA Certication?Check out our website for details & application forms. Reminder that membership activation is required each new school year. As partner prov-inces, ASAA, BCSS, SHSAA, MHSAA & PEISAA Athletic Di-rectors memberships are pro-vided to Athletic Directors at no charge. If you have not re-ceived your activation code for membership, please email info@ciaaa.ca. Check out these tutorial videos to help activate and utilize your annual membership. Be sure to check out our Athletic Director Welcome Package for detailed information on the CIAAA, including Membership Benets, LTP Courses, Certcation & Masters Programs. ATHLETIC DIRECTOR WELCOME PACKAGECanadian Interscholastic Athletic Administrators AssociationContact1-888-618-4530info@ciaaa.caciaaa.ca11759 Groat Road NWEdmonton, Alberta T5M 3K6A National Organization for Athletic DirectorsATTENTION NEW ATHLETIC DIRECTORS
The CIAAA is excited to announce Manitoba as our newest Partner Province. Manitoba High Schools Athletic Association join our cur-rent partner provinces; Alberta, Saskatchewan, British Colum-bia and Prince Edward Island, as members of the CIAAA. Wel-come! MHSAA members current-ly serving in the Athletic Director role should email info@ciaaa.ca to activate their accounts & annu-al memberships. Looking for a tournament, a resource or want to share a thought? The CIAAA AD Discussion Forum is back! Active members will be sent their login/password, so please check your Spam/Junk. This will be a place to share ideas, ask questions, and connect with Athletic Directors across the country. Our Leadership Training Program Courses are back for the fall. The nal dates will be deter-mined shortly and available for registration. Follow us on Social Media and check your emails for date announcements. Are you a Grace Masters student? Send an email to info@ciaaa.ca to make sure your prole is updated so we can work with you to complete your prerequisites!
AD DIGESTThe CIAAA is excited to announce the 2024 National Athletic Directors Conference is coming to Regina! After the success of our 2023 Conference, we are excited to return bigger and better than ever! Packed full of Leadership Training Courses, Workshops, Exhibitors and Networking.Registration & Hotel Booking codes will be available soon. Save the date and remember to talk to your school/district and apply for Professional Development Funds!ATTENTION ATHLETIC DIRECTORS!Call for 2024 Conference Workshop PresentersThe CIAAA is looking for volunteers to develop 60 minute workshops to present to an audience of Athletic Directors at our National Conference. Presenters will receive an $125 honorarium in gift cards or as a conference discount. Grace College Masters Students can often use the development of a workshop as part of your degree. Note: anyone presenting a workshop agrees that the CIAAA will retain your presentation on le to present in the future. Initial workshop authors will be properly recognized in future presentations.Our conference relies on presenters from within our community of Athletic Directors. Please email info@ciaaa.ca if you have any interest in presenting a workshop. We will work to support the development of your presentation in any way necessary.
The CIAAA is here to help! We will schedule courses & workshops in person or online, whenever works best for you and your schedule! We won’t say NO! Reach out to info@ciaaa.ca and start the conversation! We are happy to make course suggestions and nd something that works for your group, school or district.Group Discounts available. Want an LTP Course or Workshop in your Area?
AD DIGESTSeptember 16-24, 2023 is National Coaches Week, a time to celebrate the tremendous positive impact coaches have on athletes and communities across Canada. This week is an opportunity to recognize coaches for the integral role they play by simply say-ing #ThanksCoach.With virtual activities held across the country to cel-ebrate coaching, National Coaches Week provides coaches with the recognition they deserve for the time they devote to ensuring Canadians live an ac-tive, healthy lifestyle.Stay up to date with everything happening during National Coaches Week by visiting coach.ca/nationalcoachesweek and by following along on social media using #CoachesWeek and #ThanksCoach.Take some time and check out the NCCP eLearning modules. Share with your school’s coaching staff!FREE/DISCOUNTED E-LEARNING:Sept. 16: Making Headway in Sport*Sept. 17: Emergency Action Plan Module*Sept. 18: Coach Initiation in SportSept. 19: Creating a Positive Sport Envir.Sept. 20: Sport NutritionSept. 21: Coaching Athlete w/ a DisabilitySept. 22: Leading Drug Free SportSept. 23: Mental Health in Sport*Sept. 24: Support Through Sport**these NCCP eLearning modules are availble for free throughout the year. Important: Paid eLearning modules must be initiated on the day indicated above to take advantage. Click the links above and sign into your Locker to access. PlayVS Fall 2023 Esports SeasonThere is still time to sign up for esports this Fall season with PlayVS! They have free Nintendo Switches and codes to help you get start-ed. If interested, please email canada@playvs.com or ll out the: FALL INTEREST SURVEY