With heavy hearts
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The BC Football community lost one of their own on Thursday, August 20, 2009 with the passing of Hector Rossetti. He was 84.
Rossetti was a builder of Football BC and was a very well-respected high school football coach and history teacher in North Vancouver for over 35 years.
Rossetti was heavily involved with the football program at
North Vancouver High School first as a team sponsor and
assistant coach before later becoming the team's head coach.
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Some of the notable individuals who had the privilege of playing under Rossetti include the late Sonny Homer - a former BC Lions great and Wall of Fame inductee - and the late Harry Jerome - a Canadian track and field star and Olympian.
Rossetti was predeceased by his wife, Kay, in 2003 and is survived by son Tony, daughter Linda, niece Patti, and nephews Paul, Tony and Bob.
A celebration of life for Rossetti will be held on Friday, September 18th at the Seymour Golf and Country Club from 3:30pm to 5:30pm. The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Lions Gate Hospital Palliative Care Ward.
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Timbits Football Camp is this coming Monday
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Staying in the Vancouver-area this long weekend?
If you're looking for a fun activity for the kids before sending them back to school, then check out the BC Lions Timbits Football Camp on Monday, September 7th (Labour Day). This free camp offers kids aged 6 to 12 the opportunity to go through stations led by current BC Lions players and learn new skills related to each position. Kids can also get autographs from their favourite players.
The event takes place at the BC Lions Surrey Training Facility located at 10605 - 135th Street in Surrey, BC and will be held rain or shine. Participants should be prepared for any weather conditions and for play on a grass/field turf.
"Timbits Camp allows kids to get up close and personal with their BC Lions heroes as players run them through numerous drills," said Jamie Taras, former BC Lions great and currently the team's Director of Community Relations. "The day promises to be fun and excited for all involved, regardless of their background in football."
Online pre-registration is required through the BC Lions website at
http://www.bclions.com/page/timbitscamp. Event day registration begins at 10am with the camp running from 11am - 1pm.
End summer in style with a day with the BC Lions!
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Community Gaming Grants
A reminder to all club teams that the Ministry of Housing and Social Development has lifted the funding freeze for community gaming grants. Priorities for the remainder of the 2009-10 grants include youth and disabled sports.
Any clubs that are still having issues with their gaming grants should e-mail Football BC Executive Director Pat Waslen
(patwaslen@aol.com) with the details.
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Local Sport Program Development Fund
Football BC member associations are encouraged to apply for the 2010 Legacies Now Local Sport Program Development Fund. The fund will provide up to $2,000 to support new and expanded sport participating opportunities initiated in BC communities. For associations that are looking to expand their profile and create new opportunities that generate increased participation, this is the ideal program for you.
The deadline for applications is Thursday, September 10th. Applications may be submitted, individually or in partnership, by community sport organizations, municipalities, or First Nations communities. Application guidelines are available on the
2010 Legacies Now
website.
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The National Athletic Trainers' Association "Heads Up" DVD is now available for free viewing/download on their website or for purchase on DVD for $10. The DVD addresses the dangers of head-down contact and spearing, along with contact techniques that reduce the risk of catastrophic head and neck injuries. The video is a good resource for both newcomers and veterans to the game of football, as well as coaches, officials, administrators, parents and medical professionals.
To view the video, click
here.
Football BC member associations can expect to receive copies of the "Heads Up" poster shortly.
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On August 22nd, the BC Centre for Disease Control confirmed the presence of West Nile virus in B.C. for the first time ever in the south Okanagan. The West Nile virus is spread through mosquito bites. We remind everybody to take common-sense precautions to protect themselves from mosquito bites especially when outdoors.
Protective measures include: wearing light-coloured, long-sleeved shirts and long pants; using mosquito repellents; cleaning up areas where mosquitoes like to breed; and getting rid of mosquito-friendly places (cleaning up and emptying containers, cleaning field equipment that collect water, etc.). Try to also avoid being outdoors around dusk or dawn as these times tend to be the most active for mosquitoes carrying the West Nile virus.
When using insect repellent, apply sparingly on exposed skin or on top of clothing (not under), use a light coating only and apply with your hands, and do not use on open wounds or if your skin is irritated. Be sure to read the manufacturer's instructions on the label carefully, including specific instructions pertaining to young children as well as the maximum number of applications per day.
For more information and tips on protective measures, please visit the
BC Centre for Disease Control
website.
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Reebok Football wants you to vote for your favourite CFL moves for a chance to win a trip for two to the 2009 Grey Cup Game in Calgary as well as great weekly prizes.
Your vote will determine which CFL player earns the bragging rights as the player with the Reebok-CFL Best Move. The players involved in the competition are: Jesse Lumsden (EDM), Kamau Peterson (EDM), Weston Dressler (SSK), Wes Cates (SSK), Henry Burris (CGY), Wes Lysack (CGY), Marwan Hage (HAM), Prechae Rodriguez (HAM), Agustin Barrenechea (HAM), Andre Talbot (TOR), Zeke Moreno (TOR), Anthony Calvillo (MTL), Anwar Stewart (MTL), Matthieu Proulx (MTL), as well as B.C. boys Doug Brown (WPG - New Westminster) and Paris Jackson (BCL - Vancouver).
Participation is free and easy. Contest runs until October 30, 2009. Vote daily, invite friends, and answer trivia to increase your chances of winning great prizes. For more information, visit the
Reebok Football
website.
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