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October, 2023
October 2, 2023: Horse Care & Welfare
| End Date: | October 13, 2023 |
| Location: | Online |
| Introduction: | Based on the National Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Equines, this course considers the care and management of horses in terms of the Five Freedoms of animal welfare. |
| Website: | https://thehorseportal.ca/course/horse-care-welfare-fall-23/ |
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October 2, 2023: NCCP Teaching and Learning 1/2
| Start Time: | 6:00pm |
| End Time: | 10:00pm |
| End Date: | October 2, 2023 |
| Location: | Online |
| Introduction: | The NCCP Teaching and Learning module is designed help less experienced coaches develop their coaching skills. |
| Website: | https://thelocker.coach.ca/ |
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October 4, 2023: NCCP Teaching and Learning 2/2
| Start Time: | 6:00pm |
| End Time: | 10:00pm |
| End Date: | October 4, 2023 |
| Location: | Online |
| Introduction: | The NCCP Teaching and Learning module is designed help less experienced coaches develop their coaching skills. |
| Website: | https://thelocker.coach.ca/ |
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October 12, 2023: Scotia Series Provincial Championships - CANCELLED
| End Date: | October 15, 2023 |
| Location: | Hants County Exhibition Grounds, Wentworth Rd, Windsor, NS |
| Introduction: | Athletes qualify through Scotia Series competitions between September 26th, 2022 and September 24th, 2023. Qualified Athletes will be invited to attend the Championships after September 24th. Standings are updated throughout the season at http://www.equestriannovascotia.ca/results |
| Contact Name: | Charlotte |
| Contact Email: | [email protected] |
| Contact Phone: | 902-425-5450 |
| Website: | https://nsef.horsesport.pro/ |
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October 12, 2023: Psychology of Performance (Session 1 of 2)
| Start Time: | 5:30pm |
| End Time: | 9:30pm |
| End Date: | October 12, 2023 |
| Location: | Zoom |
| Introduction: | The goal of the NCCP Psychology of Performance module is to support coaches in developing mental skills in their day-to-day practice as a coach. |
| Contact Name: | Allison Saunders - Canadian Sport Institute Atlantic |
| Contact Email: | [email protected] |
| Contact Phone: | (902) 430-9968 |
| Website: | https://thelocker.coach.ca/event/registration/9400 |
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October 12, 2023: French NCCP Make Ethical Decisions
| Start Time: | 6:00pm |
| End Time: | 10:00pm |
| End Date: | October 12, 2023 |
| Location: | Online |
| Introduction: | The NCCP Make Ethical Decisions module is a cornerstone of the NCCP and leaves coaches with no doubt as to what to do in challenging situations. |
| Website: | https://thelocker.coach.ca/ |
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October 15, 2023: EC Para-Dressage Video Competition Deadline
| Location: | Online |
| Introduction: | Compete from home with para-dressage athletes across the country! |
| Contact Name: | Jamie-Ann Goodfellow |
| Contact Email: | [email protected] |
| Contact Phone: | 343 308 5323 |
| Website: | http://www.equestrian.ca/sport/para-dressage/programs |
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October 16, 2023: Coach/Life Balance Podium Performance Series
| Start Time: | 7:00pm |
| End Time: | 8:00pm |
| End Date: | October 16, 2023 |
| Location: | via Zoom |
| Introduction: | Join Megan Conroy, Volleyball NS Technical Director, for this Podium Performance Speaker Series "Coach/Life Balance: The art of setting boundaries". Coaching is a passion for many, and while it can be a source of joy and fullfillment...it can also demand excessive time and energy to see your commitment through. In this session, we encourage you to take some time for yourself. Sit in for a chat about how to create more balance for you and coaching role(s). Register for this Professional Development Session through the link below |
| Contact Name: | Allison Saunders - Canadian Sport Institute Atlantic |
| Contact Email: | [email protected] |
| Contact Phone: | (902) 585-1566 |
| Website: | https://thelocker.coach.ca/event/registration/9750 |
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October 17, 2023: Psychology of Performance (Session 2 of 2)
| Start Time: | 5:30pm |
| End Time: | 9:30pm |
| End Date: | October 17, 2023 |
| Location: | Zoom |
| Introduction: | The goal of the NCCP Psychology of Performance module is to support coaches in developing mental skills in their day-to-day practice as a coach. |
| Contact Name: | Allison Saunders - Canadian Sport Institute Atlantic |
| Contact Email: | [email protected] |
| Contact Phone: | (902) 430-9968 |
| Website: | https://thelocker.coach.ca/event/registration/9400 |
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October 20, 2023: Board of Directors Nomination Deadline
| End Time: | 4:00pm |
| End Date: | October 20, 2023 |
| Introduction: | Equestrian Nova Scotia is recruiting new volunteer Board members with varying professional backgrounds and skill sets. We are committed to a culture of inclusion and equity by welcoming members with skills, competencies, talents, identities, backgrounds, and perspectives across a broad and diverse range to apply. Please see our Candidate Application Package using the link below for more information. |
| Contact Name: | Heather Myrer |
| Contact Email: | [email protected] |
| Contact Phone: | 902-425-5450 ext 333 |
| Website: | http://www.equestriannovascotia.ca/Download/Governance/2023_AGM/2023_Board_of_Directors_Nominations_Package_Final.pdf |
October 20, 2023: Award Nominations Due
| End Date: | October 20, 2023 |
| Introduction: | Equestrian NS members are encouraged to nominate deserving individuals/organizations for the following awards to be presented at our annual Awards Reception: Volunteer Award, 10-Year Service Award, Coach Award, Official Award, Sponsor Award, Youth "Good Sport" Award, Junior Athlete Award, Senior Athlete Award. Complete the nomination through the link below. |
| Contact Email: | [email protected] |
| Contact Phone: | 902-425-5450 ext 337 |
| Website: | https://forms.gle/3Xw2TEgyq6Q5ErLp7 |
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October 20, 2023: Core Training for Coach Evaluators 1/2
| Start Time: | 6:00pm |
| End Time: | 9:30pm |
| End Date: | October 20, 2023 |
| Location: | Online |
| Introduction: | NCCP Coach Evaluators assess, evaluate, debrief, and follow up with coaches to help them achieve certification. |
| Website: | https://thelocker.coach.ca/ |
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October 21, 2023: Fossils on Horseback Overnight Getaway
| End Date: | October 22, 2023 |
| Location: | Parrsboro, N.S |
| Introduction: | A Bay of Fundy horseback tour where you’ll ride in the footsteps of Canada’s oldest dinosaurs! |
| Website: | https://fundygeological.novascotia.ca/what-see-do/fossils-horseback-overnight-getaway |
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October 21, 2023: Core Training for Coach Evaluators 2/2
| Start Time: | 10:00am |
| End Time: | 1:00pm |
| End Date: | October 21, 2023 |
| Location: | Online |
| Introduction: | NCCP Coach Evaluators assess, evaluate, debrief, and follow up with coaches to help them achieve certification. |
| Website: | https://thelocker.coach.ca/ |
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October 23, 2023: Equine First Aid
| End Date: | October 30, 2023 |
| Location: | Online |
| Introduction: | This course covers an overview of first aid procedure and include a focus on many common horse health conditions horse caregivers may encounter on a day-to-day basis. |
| Website: | https://thehorseportal.ca/course/equine-first-aid-fall-23/ |
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October 23, 2023: NCCP Make Ethical Decisions
| Start Time: | 6:00pm |
| End Time: | 10:00pm |
| End Date: | October 23, 2023 |
| Location: | Online |
| Introduction: | The National Coaching Certification (NCCP) offers coaches the opportunity for training and evaluation in ethical decision-making through the NCCP Make Ethical Decisions training, and online evaluation. |
| Website: | https://thelocker.coach.ca/ |
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October 23, 2023: Developing Athletic Abilities (Session 1 of 3)
| Start Time: | 8:00pm |
| End Time: | 10:00pm |
| End Date: | October 23, 2023 |
| Location: | Zoom |
| Introduction: | This training is developed primarily for Competition Coach Specialists and High Performance Coaches/Coach Candidates. The training is completed over 3 sessions (October 23, 25 & 27, 2023) and all sessions must be completed to complete the module. |
| Contact Name: | Allison Saunders - Canadian Sport Institute Atlantic |
| Contact Email: | [email protected] |
| Contact Phone: | 902-430-9968 |
| Website: | https://thelocker.coach.ca/event/registration/9398 |
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October 25, 2023: Podium Performance Speaker Series
| Start Time: | 12:00pm |
| End Time: | 1:00pm |
| End Date: | October 25, 2023 |
| Location: | via Zoom |
| Introduction: | Lessons learned from the athlete to coach transition: Join the Canadian Sport Institute Atlantic in conversation with Karen Furneaux, Duan Ash and Joline Richard as they discuss challenges faced and lessons learned during their transition from being the athlete, to guiding the athlete. Register for this Professional Development Session through the link below |
| Contact Name: | Allison Saunders - Canadian Sport Institute Atlantic |
| Contact Email: | [email protected] |
| Contact Phone: | (902) 585-1566 |
| Website: | https://thelocker.coach.ca/event/registration/9769 |
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October 25, 2023: Coach Roundtable
| Start Time: | 7:00pm |
| End Time: | 8:30pm |
| End Date: | October 25, 2023 |
| Location: | Bridgewater |
| Introduction: | Coaches Roundtable: Helping your athletes perform better by looking after yourself with Dr. Simon Taylor |
| Contact Name: | Allison Saunders, Community Coaching Lead Canadian Sport Institute Atlantic |
| Contact Email: | [email protected] |
| Website: | https://thelocker.coach.ca/event/registration/9820 |
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October 25, 2023: Developing Athletic Abilities (Session 2 of 3)
| Start Time: | 8:00pm |
| End Time: | 10:00pm |
| End Date: | October 25, 2023 |
| Location: | Zoom |
| Introduction: | This training is developed primarily for Competition Coach Specialists and High Performance Coaches/Coach Candidates. The training is completed over 3 sessions (October 23, 25 & 27, 2023) and all sessions must be completed to complete the module. |
| Contact Name: | Allison Saunders - Canadian Sport Institute Atlantic |
| Contact Email: | [email protected] |
| Contact Phone: | 902-430-9968 |
| Website: | https://thelocker.coach.ca/event/registration/9398 |
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October 26, 2023: NCCP Make Ethical Decisions
| Start Time: | 6:00pm |
| End Time: | 10:00pm |
| End Date: | October 26, 2023 |
| Location: | Online |
| Introduction: | The National Coaching Certification (NCCP) offers coaches the opportunity for training and evaluation in ethical decision-making through the NCCP Make Ethical Decisions training, and online evaluation. |
| Website: | https://thelocker.coach.ca/ |
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October 27, 2023: Developing Athletic Abilities (Session 3 of 3)
| Start Time: | 8:00pm |
| End Time: | 10:00pm |
| End Date: | October 27, 2023 |
| Location: | Zoom |
| Introduction: | This training is developed primarily for Competition Coach Specialists and High Performance Coaches/Coach Candidates. The training is completed over 3 sessions (October 23, 25 & 27, 2023) and all sessions must be completed to complete the module. |
| Contact Name: | Allison Saunders - Canadian Sport Institute Atlantic |
| Contact Email: | [email protected] |
| Contact Phone: | 902-430-9968 |
| Website: | https://thelocker.coach.ca/event/registration/9398 |
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October 30, 2023: EC Jumping Youth Bursary Application Deadline
| End Date: | October 30, 2023 |
| Introduction: | In recognition of the challenges young riders face as they strive to continue their education while competing at high levels of jumping sport, an Equestrian Canada Jumping Youth Bursary was developed for competitors between the ages of 14 and 21 who compete in hunter, jumper and equitation divisions. |
| Contact Name: | Lindsey Blakely |
| Contact Email: | [email protected] |
| Contact Phone: | 343-308-4392 |
| Website: | https://www.equestrian.ca/cdn/storage/resources_v2/yqqevbp4FoPSeYi6p/original/yqqevbp4FoPSeYi6p.pdf |
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October 30, 2023: Sport Horse Injury/Lameness Prevention & Care
| End Date: | November 10, 2023 |
| Location: | Online |
| Introduction: | Our goal is to focus on evidence-based medicine and dive into the rapidly developing world of injury prevention and rehabilitation. |
| Website: | https://thehorseportal.ca/course/sport-horse-injury-lameness-prevention-care-fall-23/ |
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October 31, 2023: Deadline to Register for the Winter Coach Cohorts
| End Date: | October 31, 2023 |
| Location: | Online |
| Introduction: | Equestrian NS is partnering with Ontario Equestrian to train our coach developers and as part of this partnership, we are able to have NS coach candidates take part in the upcoming Ontario Cohorts running online from November to February. See below for more information or to register. |
| Contact Name: | For Ontario cohort specific questions: Charlayne (Ontario Equestrian) For Coach Cohort General Questions or Candidate Questions: Sheila (Equestrian NS) |
| Contact Email: | [email protected] or [email protected] |
| Contact Phone: | 905-709-6545 Ext. 32 or 902-425-5450 ext 337 |
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