Tuesday, January 6, 2009

DSAO at Toronto International Boat Show - Booth 1882

Happy New Year everyone!
What a great way to start the New Year! The Toronto International Boat Show starts this weekend. Come on out and participate as it makes it feel like summer is coming soon! DSAO will again have a booth that is always a success as it draws new members, old members and volunteers to DSAO that we would not otherwise have had. Also keeping DSAO in the forefront of people’s minds helps and supports our ongoing sponsorship requests. We are going to have the booth again this year and hope you will come out to help staff the booth for this fun event!
The Boat Show runs from January 10-18, 2009 at the Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place. Details are at http://t.ymlp132.com/uaraubeagaejsqaoauhy/click.php. You will be able to get into the show free using our staff passes if you man the booth. However, one person must be in the booth at all times according to show rules. We are setting up on Friday Jan 9th. On Sunday Jan 18th we will tear the booth down.
The DSAO is located at Booth 1882: (This is a 10 X 20 in the SW corner of the MAIN HALL). Volunteers are needed to help with the set up, which includes transporting boats and equipment to and from the Show (see contact details below).
Booth Duty: If you are available to staff the DSAO booth, please contact us with the dates and shifts you are available. If you are available to work more than one shift, it would be greatly appreciated. ANY time you can give us is most welcome AND it gets you free admission to enjoy the Show!
NEW! Wednesday Night Seminar: January 14th at 6 PM, Room 101 South - Here's something you can do to improve your sailing skills during the off-season at the Boat Show. Come join the DSAO at TIBS for a very informative seminar on tactics and sail trim. RSVP as space is limited to 40-50 people, which includes plenty of space for wheelchairs.
There is a “frequently asked question” list in the booth for you to refer to. The main goal is to promote disabled sailing, promote Mobility Cup and the February 7th fundraiser, hand out DSAO brochures and gather contact info for prospective members and volunteers for the 2009 season.
Thank you in advance for your participation.
Melissa Mulrooney, TIBS Coordinator for DSAO melissa_mulrooney@yahoo.ca 416-762-3855
OR
Cristine Heagle, Administrative Assistant, DSAOEmail: office@disabledsailing.on.ca
Tel: (416) 546-1010Cell: (416) 230-2928
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Wednesday, November 5, 2008

Congratulations Canada!

Canadian success stories across the country and on the world stage received formal recognition throughout our national sport organization's award ceremony, recently in Kingston. CYA hailed the success of our Paralympians at its AGM luncheon presentation with Bronze medal SKUD skipper John McRoberts present while 2.4mR Gold medalist Paul Tingley was competing in Europe. Later at the evening awards ceremony, SKUD Bronze medal crew Stacie Louttit became CYA Female Athlete of the Year with the CYA Rolex Sailor of the Year Award going as no surprise to Paul Tingley and accepted on his behalf by Paralympic Team Coach Brian Todd. Stacie becomes the first Canadian female sailor to win a medal at any of the Olympic/Paralympic Games !! Also, present was Paralympic SKUD coach Steve McBride whose accomplishments include much success at the club/school level in Victoria, hence his award as CYA Coach of the Year. Further accessible sailing winners were the Mobility Cup 2008 Regatta as CYA Regatta of the Year. And Ontario Sailing winning the CYA Recreation Event Award for its BOOM/AccessBOOM mobile program.
Details at http://www.sailing.ca/features/2008_cya_annual_rolex_awards_banquet/ COMING UP- Ontario Sailing's club leadership and learn-to-sail symposium, November 8-9- Ontario Quest For Gold athlete funding application process underway; deadline December 5.- Ontario Able Sail Committee teleconference of club / program leaders; send agenda topics- IFDS AGM, Madrid: Canadian participation / committee nomination -- agenda- NBC documentary: Paralympic gold medalist: Sunday, November 9 at 2:30 p.m. ETLOOKING AHEAD TO 2009 Plans are underway for Ontario to host the Access Canadians regatta and the Mobility Cup regatta.in 2009. Mobility Cup 2010 seeks bids for hosting. January 2009 starts with the Miami OCR.regatta and up north a series of indoor boat shows. Also of international note: the World Blind Sailing Championship http://www.2009worldblindsailingnz.com/ and the IFDS one-person worlds.
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Saturday, November 1, 2008

DSAO Annual General Meeting Nov. 8th

The DSAO 2008 Annual General meeting will be held on November 8th from 1 to 5pm at National Yacht Club,
1 Stadium Road Toronto, ON. All members, volunteers, sponsors, friends and family are invited to join us and bring in the new season!
For those attending please RSVP to Guddi Guron at skguron@hotmail.com by Tuesday, November 4th.
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Join the 2008-2009 Board of Directors!

If you would like to run for a position on the DSAO Board of Directors or nominate someone else please contact Guddi at skguron@hotmail.com. Make a difference!
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Friday, October 31, 2008

Ontario Sailing Club Leadership and Learn To Sail Symposium

Register NOW for the
Ontario Sailing Club Leadership and Learn To Sail Symposium
November 8th & 9th, 2008 - Port Credit Yacht Club

Ontario Sailing will once again be putting on our annual Club Leadership & Learn To Sail Symposium. This year the event will be held over 2 days - Saturday and Sunday, November 8th & 9th. The first day will be geared towards Club Leadership and Learn To Sail Programs. The second day will be geared towards High Performance/Racing Teams and Coaches.

Cost for one day is $55.00/person + GST
Cost for the whole weekend is $100.00/person + GST

To register please go to our
On-Line Registration or download the Registration Form.

Saturday, November 8th
Club Leadership Learn To Sail Programs
Risk Management Staffing
Logistics of Regatta Planning Long-Term Athlete Development
Boards of Directors The New NCCP
Sport For More TBA

Sunday, November 9th*
*This day is mandatory for all those applying for Quest For Gold!
This day will be for high performance/racing teams, their coaches & coordinators, provincial coaches and provincial athletes.
- Update on Ontario Sailing Training Centres
- Future Direction of Athlete Program
- Update on Quest For Gold
- Update on University of Toronto High Performance Centre
- Athlete Yearly Planning Initiatives
- Coach & Athlete Relationship
- 2009 Winter Program Plans
- Sport Injuries

Hurry! Deadline for Registration is October 31st, 2008. Tickets SOLD OUT last year!
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Tuesday, October 7, 2008

QQDSP closed for 2008 season Sept. 14

QQDSP will be closed for the season as of the 14th september 2008. See you next year!
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Tuesday, September 9, 2008

2008 Reach Regatta Sept. 13/14

Register now for the Reach Regatta!
Notice of race: http://disabledsailing.on.ca/qqdsp/events/2008_reach_regatta_nor.pdf
Registration form: http://disabledsailing.on.ca/qqdsp/events/2008_reach_regatta_registration_form.pdf
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The Disabled Sailing Association of Ontario (DSAO) is dedicated to providing people living with a disability the opportunity to learn about and enjoy sailing. DSAO is a non-profit charitable organization founded, organised and run by people with disabilities and is uniquely attuned to the needs and desires of its participants.

DSAO's mission:
•To provide sailing opportunities for Ontarians regardless of disabilities or age.
•To provide unique, enjoyable experiences for its participants which include opportunities for social, recreational, rehabilitative and competitive activities.
•To build confidence, self-esteem and enhance independence for people with mobility or other impairments.
•To facilitate integration of disabled and able-bodied recreation and competition.
The success of sailing as a recreational and rehabilitation program for the disabled is evident in both the growing numbers of people with disabilities that participate in these programs, and in the enthusiastic support that DSA-Ontario has already received from the disabled communities, organizations and funding agencies. Supporters are inspired by the realization that the lakes and oceans of Canada serve as a great healer and equalizer – people with mobility impairments can leave their wheelchairs (and their disabilities) behind, and enjoy the independence and freedom that one experiences when wind, sun and spray join forces to make a perfect sailing day.