August 28, 2017
ROPE SKIPPING ALBERTA UPDATE
Registration Open for the 2017-2018 Membership Year
Rope Skipping Alberta is now accepting membership registrations for the 2017-2018 year!

Rope Skipping Alberta's membership year is from September 1, 2017 to August 31, 2018. Membership fees will be $15.00 per person for competitive members (includes athletes, coaches, judges, officials, and volunteers who are involved in RSA competitions and events) and $25.00 per club for recreational clubs.

Rope Skipping Alberta is adjusting its registration processes to facilitate the registration process for members and also for Rope Skipping Alberta. There are two components to the registration process:

  • An Excel document that will enable members to import their data directly into the RSA registration form; and,
  • The submission of payment for membership feeds to RSA.

To help clubs complete the membership form, a registration tips document is available to help guide clubs through the process.

If you have any questions regarding membership registration, please contact Rope Skipping Alberta . We're looking forward to another great year!
The 2017 Rope Skipping Alberta Skipping Summit will be held on October 13-15 in Wetaskiwin!

National, International, and World Champion Coaches
Parent, Coach and Judging Workshops
A Weekend of Growth, Creativity and Skill Development 
Come Learn, Share and Have Fun!

More details will be available shortly!
Financial Support Available to Rope Skippers
Like other sports, the cost to participate in rope skipping is beyond the reach of some families. Clubs are encouraged to collaborate with their families to ensure that all children who want to participate in rope skipping can. Did you know that KidSport and Jumpstart both provide support to children in the sport of Rope Skipping?

Families are encouraged to consider the level of financial strain that sport puts on its income. While Jumpstart's national infrastructure helps it to reach as many Canadian's as possible, KidSport is able to consider other factors that are impacting a family's ability to pay. Both organizations have staff who are able to help with the application process.
KidSport
KidS p ort believes that no kid should be left on the sidelines and all should be given the opportunity to experience the positive benefits of organized sport. KidSport provides support to children in order to remove financial barriers that prevent them from playing organized sport.

KidSport is a national non-profit organization that provides support to children in order to remove financial barriers that prevent them from playing organized sport. KidSport provides financial assistance for registration fees and provides access to equipment for kids up to the age of 18.

KidSport Alberta proudly serves all communities in the province that do not have their own local KidSport chapter. A few of the communities served by community KidSport chapters are listed below. To check to see if your community has its own KidSport chapter, click here . Click on your community to learn more about how to apply for funding. If your community does not have a KidSport chapter, it will be covered by the KidSport Alberta Provincial Fund.

Canadian Tire Jumpstart
Jumpstart is more than just about getting kids active. It’s about giving kids from families in financial need the same chance to participate as their neighbours, their classmates and their friends. Whether it’s the chance to try a new sport or to continue with a favourite one, no kid should be left out. 

The vision of Jumpstart is simple: Canada, where all kids have a chance to fulfill their dreams.

Jumpstart is a national charity with a commitment to local communities. Organized sports connect kids to their communities. Canadian Tire Corporation recognized this and makes sure that money raised stays where it is donated. Canadian Tire Corporation is Jumpstart’s biggest supporter as it funds all the general administrative expenses of Jumpstart, which means 100% of customer donations go directly to help kids in need.

Click here for more information about applying for Jumpstart funding.
5 Ways Dads Influence Their Active Kids
As shared by the Sport Information Resource Centre (SIRC), fathers have a big impact on how active their kids are and will be. These  7 Ways Dads Influence Their Active Kids  are a great look at the important role that fathers can play, and can give you ideas on how to be the best role model for your children.
Upcoming Events
September 10, 2017: Board of Directors Meeting
October 13-15 2017: RSA Skipping Summit (Wetaskiwin)
TBA 2018: RSA Team Competition (Fort Saskatchewan)
TBA 2018: RSA Masters Competition (Calgary)
April 7-8, 2018: 2018 Alberta Rope Skipping Championships (Camrose)
May 18-21, 2018: 2018 Rope Skipping Canada National Championships (Windsor)

Rope Skipping Alberta's Board of Directors typically meets on the first Sunday of each month, with some variations due to holidays.
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Our newsletter is being piloted as a way to more effectively communicate events and opportunities with our membership.

To be added to Rope Skipping Alberta's e-newsletter distribution list, click here .
As a member of Rope Skipping Alberta, you are receiving this newsletter to keep you informed about events and programs impacting the development of rope skipping in Alberta. This newsletter is being piloted as a way to more effectively communicate events and opportunities with our membership. It will be usually be circulated approximately bi-monthly and will highlight rules and technical developments, athlete and coaching information, officials training, club information, and more!

Any feedback about the newsletter can be sent to ropeskippingalberta.board@gmail.com. If you wish to unsubscribe, this can be done through the "Unsubscribe" link at the bottom of the newsletter.