Sport Workshops & Education Sessions
The Town of Aurora hosts a variety of courses and workshops to support the growth and development of both sport organizations and their members.
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Creating & Maintaining an Inclusive Environment
Please join us for an impactful workshop with Sport Law focussed on Creating and Maintaining Inclusive Environments in sport, healthy active living and community programming. The Town of Aurora is committed to elevating and educating our community under the work of the Sport Plan.
| Guest Speaker - Melissa Knox |
 Melissa Knox is a lawyer experienced in civil litigation, employment, human rights, and sport law. Melissa played varsity soccer for Carleton University while earning her Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree in Human Rights and Law, graduating with Highest Honours. Melissa also holds a master’s degree in International Sports Law and spent time practicing international sport arbitration in Europe. Melissa enjoys the challenge of supporting organizations to develop and maintain safe and inclusive work and sporting practices.Melissa Knox - Learn More |
Session 1 (In-Person)
- Saturday, October 14, 2023 | 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Aurora Public Library (Program Room 2)
Session 2 (In-Person)
- Saturday, October 14, 2023 | 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. | Aurora Public Library (Program Room 2)
Session 3 (Virtual)
- Thursday, December 7, 2023 | 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. | Zoom
Register Online - Creating & Maintaining an Inclusive Environment
Participation, Equity & Competition: An Inclusive Approach to Trans Athletes'
Please join us for an impactful workshop with Fae Johnstone (they/she), WISDOM Executive Director & Co-Owner, focussed on supporting, advocating and inclusion of trans athletes in sport, healthy active living and community programming. The Town of Aurora is committed to elevating and educating our community under the work of the Sport Plan.
| Guest Speaker - Fae Johnstone |
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She is a leading advocate for queer and trans communities, rights, health and safety in Canada. For 10 years, she has challenged Canadian governments to advance systemic change for 2SLGBTQ+ communities. She regularly writes op-eds, mobilizes partners organizations on advocacy issues, comments on 2SLGBTQIA+ issues in the media, and engages with elected officials to galvanize action on queer and trans rights. Fae was named an “Emerging Social Impact Leader” by The Peak, a “Top 30 Social Purpose Newsmaker” by Future of Good, “One of Ten Spectacular Canadian Women to Watch” by Notable Life, and was the 2016 recipient of LGBT Youth Line’s Trans Activist Award. She is the first trans woman to serve on the Board of Directors of YWCA Canada and Oxfam Canada. She's also on a chocolate bar! |
Fae Johnstone is a trailblazing trans woman, queer advocate and small business owner. She is a sought-after speaker, trainer and writer on 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion in Canada. She is a co-owner and Executive Director of Wisdom2Action - a national consulting firm specializing in community engagement, organizational development and 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion, and President of the Society of Queer Momentum - a national 2SLGBTQIA+ advocacy organization. Session 1 - Supportive Roles in Sport (Virtual)
- Monday, November 13, 2023 | 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. | Zoom
Session 2 - Active Roles in Sport (Virtual)
- Tuesday, November 14, 2023 | 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. | Zoom
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National Coaches Certification Program (N.C.C.P.) hosted by the Town of Aurora
Coaches Association of Ontario (C.A.O.) and the Town have entered into an agreement to host in-person National Coaching Certification Program (N.C.C.P.) courses in Aurora.
Multiple sessions of two N.C.C.P. courses will be offered between mid-October 2023 to the end of February 2024 for the Aurora community.
N.C.C.P. Courses Offered in Aurora
- Make Ethical Decisions
- Planning a Practice
| Make Ethical Decisions - Course Details |
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Making Ethical Decisions This course is 4 hours long and worth 5 PD points. The training helps coaches identify the legal, ethical, and moral implications of difficult and potentially unsafe situations that present themselves in the world of team and individual sport. Upon completing the N.C.C.P. Make Ethical Decisions training, coaches will be able to:
Dates - October 29, November 25, January 27 (women’s only), February 24 |
| Planning a Practice - Course Details |
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Planning a Practice This module’s goal is to prepare coaches to plan safe and effective practices. The N.C.C.P. Planning a Practice learning activities will prepare you to:
This course is 5.5 hours and worth 5 PD points. Dates - November 26, January 28 (women’s only), February 25 |
The National Coaches Certification Program (N.C.C.P.) is the cornerstone of coach education in Canada. Coaches of all 65 federally recognized sports receive their training and certification through the N.C.C.P. The N.C.C.P. is for coaches at every context and for those coaching every age of athlete.
N.C.C.P. workshops are designed for all types of coaches. Whether you’re thinking about coaching your child’s community team or you’re already the head coach of a national team, the N.C.C.P. has workshops to meet your needs.
N.C.C.P. Workshop Schedule
- Sunday, October 29, 2023 – Make Ethical Decisions: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Saturday, November 25, 2023 – Make Ethical Decisions: 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
- Sunday, November 26, 2023 – Planning a Practice: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Saturday, January 27, 2024 – Make Ethical Decisions: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Sunday, January 28, 2024 – Planning a Practice: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Saturday, February 24, 2024 – Make Ethical Decisions: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (women’s only)
- Sunday, February 25, 2024 – Planning a Practice: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (women’s only)
Register Online - Make Ethical Decisions
Register Online - Planning a Practice
Contact
Sport & Community Development Specialist
365-500-3157
