Community Investment Operating Grants
Workshops on understanding the application form and helpful tips for completing it: Commonwealth Stadium, Green and Gold Room, on Monday, September 15 (1:30-3:30 p.m.) and Tuesday, September 16 (6:30-8:30 p.m.). Click here for more information, or call (780) 496-4932 or 496-4933, or send an email.

Reminder - School Accident Insurance
Sport organizations should remind participants and parents of the benefits of school Student Accident Insurance. For more information on this insurance as offered through the Edmonton Public and Catholic School Boards, visit IAP Kids Plus Accident Insurance.

2008 Sport Health Conference - Sept 13-14 in Beaumont
This Conference is for athletes, coaches, teachers, parents, trainers and others who work or volunteer in the field of sport and recreation.

Reminder - Register NOW for Winter Sports
Edmonton sport organizations - please check your contact information here to ensure the information is accurate.

Canadian Sport for Life Project Grant
The purpose of this grant is to support implementation of the Canadian Sport for Life and Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) framework. Grants are available for the development and application of the principles of the first four stages of the LTAD framework into program design, development and delivery. Click here for more information.

2009 Canada Summer Games - Mission Staff Needed
Team Alberta is seeking individuals to participate as Mission Staff for the Games being held August 15-29 in Prince Edward Island.

The Members version of this e-news also provided information on:

• leadership symposium
• two media workshops
• sponsorship congress
• gaming workshops

Strengthening Sport in Edmonton
The Royal Glenora distributes the entire ESC Enews to all Directors and sport staff given the highly relevant information it contains. Does your organization?

ESC Strategic Plan Report and Survey
The Strategic Plan report, from the 2008 AGM, is available here.

New Job Postings
Central Alberta Manager - KidSport Alberta
Program Coordinator - Alberta Table Tennis
Athletic Therapist - University of Alberta
Click here for more information.

Edmontonians at the Beijing Olympics
Edmonton and area has a strong contingent of athletes and support staff in Beijing. For more information on these individuals or the Olympics in general, click here.

Community Spirit Program Presentation - September 11
Pam Boutilier, Program Director of the Community Spirit Program, will explain the Enhanced Charitable Tax Credit and the new Donation Grant Program. For more information, click here. Registration deadline: September 4. Cost: FREE.

Petro-Canada Sport Leadership 2008 Online Registration
This year's conference in Calgary includes a choice of 24 Workshop Sessions in four streams: coaching the developing athlete, high performance, NCCP Learning Facilitators and Evaluators, and sport administrators. For program and registration information, click here.

Everyone for Edmonton - August 23
Everyone for Edmonton will be a no-charge, high-profile opportunity for registered non-profit organizations to promote their mission, connect with donors and recruit volunteers. For more information and registration forms, click here. Registration deadline: August 15.

Mill Woods Recreational Volleyball Society Registration
MWRVS, a citywide co-ed adult volleyball league, is accepting registrations for the 2008-2009 season. You can register as a team or they will try to connect individuals with teams for all levels of play. You can check their website or contact them at 780-466-9772.