NSC Names New Executive Director
On Wednesday, the Niagara Sport Commission (NSC) Board of Directors announced the hiring of its new Executive Director, Mr. Bram Cotton. Cotton, who resides in Niagara, brings a unique skill set to the NSC, having spent the past 10 years of his career in management roles such as business development, marketing, communication, sponsorship, revenue generation and event management. Cotton has worked in all levels of sport from provincial to international, as well as both amateur and professional.
NSC Trillium Announcement
This past Wednesday the NSC was at the Scotiabank Convention Center to formally announce that it has received $137,000 in funding from the Ontario Trillium Foundation. Additionally, Bram Cotton was named the new Executive Director of the Commission. Cogeco TV was on hand to cover the announcements and their coverage can be seen here.
Tobacco-free Sport and Recreation Workshop
Niagara Region Public Health will be hosting a free Tobacco-free Sports and Recreation workshop on Thursday February 9th from 5:00-8:00pm. Come learn about the steps involved in developing tobacco-free policies and grant opportunities that can help you along the way. Register today! Then link to page above.
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NSC Hosting 3 Coaching Clinics! Cintrón SportsFest Niagara
Sports Fest Niagara is fast approaching and the NSC is proud to announce that we will be hosting 3 coaching clinics across the region over the January 27-29th weekend. In Fort Erie at the Fort Erie Secondary School, in partnership with Swim Ontario we will be hosting a Swim 101 clinic while also hosting a basketball and rugby clinic at Princess Margaret School in Niagara Falls. These are exciting professional development opportunities for coaches interested in improving their abilities as coaches! For more information on any of these clinics, please see our event calendar or contact us directly.
What We Do...
Work with local community partners in both sport and business- Build the Niagara Region's participation in both competing and hosting athletic events
- Increase the overall economic benefits of sport
- Provide a level playing field for individuals who would otherwise be denied participation in sport.
We know that by working together with Leagues, Athletic Organizations and businesses we will improve the overall health of Niagara's people, improve the overall sports economy in the Region, and increase awareness of our business partners.
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Upcoming Events
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| Fri Jan 27 @ 8:00AM - 05:00PM WFOL/Sportfest --- |
| Fri Jan 27 @ 8:00AM - 05:00PM Ontario Basketball Workshop --- |
| Fri Jan 27 @ 3:00PM - 05:00PM Swimming 101: Coaching Clinic --- |
| Sat Jan 28 @ 8:00AM - 05:00PM Brock Badgers Swimming Quad Competition --- |
| Sat Jan 28 @12:30PM - 03:30PM Mega Hoops - Ridley College --- |
