Alberta 55 plus
CSGA is excited to recruit for the position of Technical Director. This is an ex-officio volunteer position of the CSGA Board and reports to the President of the CSGA. The TD will be responsible for the overall compliance component of the rules for the events (found in the CSGA Master Rule Book) and the acceptability of venues and schedules.
The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, demonstrated professional, honest, ethical behavior, conflict resolution skills and will have the ability to think creatively and implement new ideas. Previous experience or exposure to the Canadian Senior Games or a multi-sport national or international event would be considered an asset.
The Job Description is found below.
This is a volunteer position but comes with a stipend for travel, lodging and food when required.
Closing Date for Applications – November 30 th , 2024
Expressions of interest and resumes are to be emailed to Dave Finn (davefinn@shaw.ca) with the subject line “Canadian Senior Games Association Technical Director Application”.
Any questions about the role can be submitted to Dave Finn
Sincerely,
Dave Finn
President, CSGA
davefinn@shaw.ca
Position Title – TECHNICAL DIRECTOR, CSGA
PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION
The Technical Director is ultimately responsible for ensuring host communities are well versed with the CSGA Master Rule Book and that all event venues meet the standards as expected by CSGA. This position also includes a must do list of “before games” responsibilities as well as a “during games” list as well. These responsibilities are completed in consultation with the CSGA Board and in alignment with strategic goals as set by the Board.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
The Technical Director reports directly to the President of CSGA and indirectly to the Canadian Senior Games Association Board of Directors.
AUTHORITY
Within such limits such as may be established by the President and within the normal operation procedures and policies of the Association, the Technical Director, using sound business judgment, is empowered with the stewardship and accountability for their area of responsibility.
QUALIFICATIONS
2. Knowledge Skills and Abilities
a. Experience in a senior technical position with a club, provincial (or equivalent) or multi-sport association would be an asset.
b. Knowledge of current provincial challenges and opportunities relating to the mission of the association.
c. Must demonstrate the ability to work with volunteers in a not-for-profit environment.
d. Superior communication (written & verbal) skills are essential for this position.
e. Proven ability to work with minimal supervision.
f. Strong presentation and public speaking skills.
g. Must be adept at conflict resolution and mediation skills.
h. Must be well organized and possess excellent time management skills.
i. CPIC (Security Clearance) required.
j. Demonstrated ability to multi-task in a high paced environment.
3. Working Conditions
a. The Technical Director will work partially in a home office environment, but the mission of the association will most often take them to non-standard workplaces with travel requirements throughout the country.
b. The Technical Director works non-standard hours as required and necessitated by the Board to accommodate activities.
4. IT and Office Systems
a. Microsoft Office 365 Proficiency (Email, Excel, PowerPoint, Sharepoint, etc.)
b. Proficient in the use of online platforms for registration, event planning, schedule building, communication and meeting purposes.
5. Personal Characteristics
a. Should understand the importance of developing excellent membership relationships, both internally and externally.
b. Demonstrated professional, honest, ethical behavior.
c. Should have the ability to think creatively and implement new ideas.
d. Excellent communication skills.
PLEASE SEE ATTACHED TECHNICAL DIRECTOR REPSONSIBILITIES
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
Responsibilities:
The Technical Director is an ex-officio position of the CSGA Board and reports to the President of the CSGA. The Technical Director will be responsible for the overall compliance of the rules
for the events (as found in the CSGA Master Rule Book) Additionally, the TD would be responsible for ensuring the adequacy of the event venues and the overall structure of the event schedules.
Pre-Game Responsibilities:
1. Ensure that the Host has the most recent CSGA Master Rule Book and receives rule changes prior to the commencement of the games.
2. Conduct on-site reviews of facilities for each event one year prior to the games.
Establish a checklist of the requirements, have statistics from previous games to determine requirements i.e. the room size required. Compile a report of the findings with recommendations and submit a report to the Host and the CSGA Board.
3. Provide ongoing technical advice to the Host by telephone, e-mail or in person to answer questions and/or provide interpretations of the rules to ensure that Coordinators and Officials who will run the event(s) are knowledgeable.
4. Review and approve the Preliminary Event Schedules.
5. If necessary, with CSGA Board approval, conduct extensive training to Host Event Coordinators regarding rules for each event during the pre-game onsite visit.
Pre-Game Onsite Visit:
1. Arrange to visit the Host in advance of the games (approximately 3 – 4 weeks) to allow for a minimum of one full day site inspection and time to meet with all Officials to ensure that CSGA rules (such as ice hockey - CARHA rulebook) are understood and will be observed for all events. Prepare a check list for each event and discuss/approve event schedules, discuss equipment required (T & F, etc.), discuss posting of rules, protest forms availability and other matters requiring attention. Identify problem areas requiring resolution by the Host /CSGA (i.e. cancellation of an event).
2. Discuss the reporting of the official results for all activities on the website. This may include the format desired. Advise that official results of all activities must be provided to CSGA no later than the morning after Games end. (Refer to the Host agreement)
3. If necessary, it may be desirable to arrive a day or two prior to the event to make the last- minute inspection of all venues and discuss items in Item #1.
During the Games:
1. Arrange for the availability of a courtesy vehicle for use from one day prior to the Games intil one day after the games. Accompany the Host Coordinator to visit venues to resolve issues should they arise, as well as report to the President any potential problems.
2. As a member of the Protest Committee, be available to respond to an appeal (protest) by the participant(s).
3. Make notes of what went well and shortfalls that should be addressed for the next games. Provide a report at the CSGA Board debriefing session after the completion of the games. This could include recommendations for immediate changes to a rule(s) in an event(s). Also, could include changes to the Host Agreement where the situation has in any way, impacted success.
After the Games:
1. Review the Host Final Report for recommendations to rule changes. Provide the CSGA Board with advice regarding the recommendation(s).
2. Discuss with the Rules Committee Chairperson, changes to the rules i.e. clarification on content or deletion/amendment, etc.
3. Provide on-going advice to CSGA Board members.
Other related duties as assigned by the CSGA President.
The deadline to get the registration package and payment is less than 1 month away!
The registration form can be downloaded here
Please have your completed form and payment in to Dave Finn by June 15.
It is very important that you read all the instructions carefully and complete all required pages. Incomplete registration forms may not be processed. There is somewhere between 400- 500 participants attending from Alberta and this requires a great deal of data input. If your registration form does not get processed, you could be ineligible to attend the games.
Best of luck in the Canada 55 plus Games!
Poetry
1.James Roberts High River Zone 2 From Winter to Spring Gold
2.Robert Franz Brooks Zone 1 I am of the Boomer Generation Silver
3 Pam Ellenberger Edmonton Zone 6 The Claws of Cancer Bronze
Light Verse
1.Sharon Olsen Camrose Zone 4 Spring Gold
2.Robert Boulet Spruce Grove Zone 5 A Golden Goal Silver
Fiction
1.Joyce Johnson Edmonton Zone 6 Torn Gold
2.Pam Ellenberger Edmonton Zone 6 The Loss of Innocence Silver
Non -Fiction Serious
1.Brenda Willsie Bowden Zone 4 What Changes a
Person’s Life Gold
Non-Fiction Humorous
1.Marshall Yaremcio Edmonton Zone 6 Golfing in November Gold
Medal Winners – Art – 2024 Provincial Winter Games
Camrose
Category #1 – Mixed Media
Silver: Carolyn Alway Zone 2
Category # 2 – Miscellaneous Art
Gold: Phyllis Pitz – Zone 2
Silver: Robert Franz – Zone 1
Category # 3: Painting (Landscape)
Gold: Frances Fodchuk – Zone 4
Category # 4: Oil Painting (Still Life)
Category # 5: Oil Painting (Figures)
Silver: Frances Fodchuk – Zone 4
Category # 7: Water Color (Landscape)
Gold: Barbara Myggland – Zone 4
Silver: Carolyn Alway – Zone 2
Category # 9: Water Color (Figures)
Category # 10: Water Color (Floral)
Gold: Carolyn Alway – Zone 2
Silver: Barbara Myggland – Zone 4
Category # 11: Acrylic (Landscape)
Gold: Sandra Schroeder – Zone 2
Silver: Wanda Marsh – Zone 2
Category # 12: Acrylic (Still Life)
Gold: Wanda Marsh – Zone 2
Category # 13: Acrylic (Figures)
Gold: Catherine Dallas – Zone 2
Silver: Sanra Schroeder – Zone 2
Category #14: Drawing (Pen & Ink, Charcoal, Conte, or
Graphite Pencil)
Gold: Robert Franz – Zone 1
Silver: Catherine Dallas – Zone 2
Bronze: Barbara Myggland – Zone 4
Alberta 55 plus Camrose Winter Games 2024 Medal Winners
Duplicate Bridge:
First: Kevin Strangway & Roy Bolton - Zone 8
Second: Pat Odegaard and Diana Smith – Zone 2
Third: Jim Normey and Lloyd White – Zone 6
Euchre:
First: Gertie Collins and Jean Moskeluk – Zone 3
Second: Doreen Bodinsky and Elaine Meyer – Zone 5
Third: Dianne Soltys and Ruby Trembicki – Zone 5 fill for Zone 4
Floor Curling: 55+
First: Jerome Bourassa, Elaine Taylor, Marie Ingersoll, Darcie Wasyluk
Zone 7
Second: Dave Sonnenberg, Valrie Duff, Barbara Myggland, John
Broemeling Zone 4
Third: Mike Dolynny, Victoria Dolynny, Delores Heck, Ann Yarmuch
Zone 6
Floor Curling: 70+
First: Dennis & Dianne Hartman, Kathleen Tennant, Douglas Harrold
Zone 4
Second: Stan & Dianne Andruschuk, Linda Frank, Jim Clifford Zone 6
Third: Nettie Neustaeter, Patricia & Lawrence Bartholow, Karl Gibbie -
Zone 2
Snooker: 55+
First: Terry Levesque – Zone 5
Second: Don Hennessey – Zone 7
Third: Rodney Yim – Zone 3
Snooker: 70+
First: Bill Cormylo – Zone 3
Second: Wayne Wesolowsky – Zone 6
Third: Louie Humbke
Alberta 55 plus Winter Games
St. Albert – April 25 – 26, 2024
5 - Pin Bowling
Scratch
55+ Women – Brenda Rau – Gold – Zone 5
Bonnie Malmas – Silver – Zone 4
Barbara Turcotte – Bronze – Zone 6
Val Connell – Zone 5
65+ Women – Beverly Morin – Gold – Zone 4
Peggy Plathan – Silver – Zone 3
Hazel Laboucan – Bronze – Zone 8
J. Linda Traquair – Zone 2
75+ Women – Sandra Irwin – Gold – Zone 2
Linda Olson – Silver – Zone 4
Faye Smith – Bronze – Zone 4
85+ Women – Bessie Stevens – Gold – Zone 5
55+ Men – Albert Schram – Gold – Zone 4
Russell Foster – Silver – Zone 1
Mark Patterson – Bronze – Zone 5
Peter Laderoute – Zone 8
Ralph Courtorielle – Zone 5
Wayne McCutcheon – Zone 5
Keith Lee – Zone 2
65+ Men – Lloyd Cunningham – Gold – Zone 8
Don Ware – Silver – Zone 2
Robert Boulet – Bronze – Zone 5
Chris Hylton – Zone 3
75+ Men – Norman Preston – Gold – Zone 2
John Murphy – Silver – Zone 3
Tom Walker – Bronze – Zone 5
James Milman – Zone 2
Brian Carlson – Zone 4
Melford Haas – Zone 8
Vernon English – Zone 6
85+ Men – Ernest Hanchar – Gold – Zone 3
POA
55+ - Tracy Hindle, Shirley Fillinger, Karen Stiles - Gold, Zone 2
Marcia Wilson, Sharon Barnden
Garry Klein, Carolyn Lucas, Daren Lien – Silver – Zone 4
Richard Erickson, Verna Erickson
Faye Sperling, Coralee Richmond, Rosamy Krupa – Bronze – Zone 5
Doris Chizma, Cathy Smith
65+ - Isabel Gibson, Morris Thompson, Vern Kalmbach – Gold – Zone 5
Wayne Noullett, Larry Jansen
Arnold Lamont, Linda Rostad, Noreen Foss – Silver – Zone 4
Richard O’Brien, Brian Henke
Eric Andersen, Merv Zwicker, Joan Mayer – Bronze – Zone 1
Sandra Hunt, Linda Seitz
Richard Starchuk, Aurora Felipe, Arthur Loewen – Zone 3
Gloria Becker, Remy Hipolito
Dennis Thompson, Leslie Markham, Earl Markham – Zone 2
Helen Jorgensen, John Tarapaski
75+ - Paul Davis, Sharon Olsen, Carter Calliou – Gold – Zone 4
Frank Snopek, Richard Collett
Robert Latty, Mary Ann Latty, Diana French – Silver – Zone 7
Peter Briere, Ronald Myers
Bill Schwalm, Carmelita Monroy, Manuel Lumapas – Bronze – Zone 3
David Lodhar, Rebecca Lodhar
Darts
55+ Ladies – Blossom Braganza – Gold – Zone 2
65+ Ladies – Dianne Pelland – Gold – Zone 3
Betty Ann Fountain – Silver – Zone 2
Sharon Gillison – Bronze – Zone 5
Evelyn Lesiuk – Zone 8
75+ Ladies – Linda Stevenson – Gold – Zone 4
Angeline Majeau – Silver – Zone 5
55+ Men – William Lesiuk – Gold – Zone 8
Denis Charboneau – Silver – Zone 7
65+ Men – Robert Cox – Gold – Zone 8
Robert Palmer – Silver – Zone 2
Greg Braganza – Bronze – Zone 2
Jim Storch – Zone 2
75+ Men – Dave Formstone – Gold – Zone 2
Victor Ouellette – Silver – Zone 7
Richard Nousek – Bronze Zone 5
Gary Pelland – Zone 3
Gold Susan Brigliadori Zone 3
Silver Tom McKay Zone 3
Gold Gladys Wilson Zone 4
Silver Victor Koop Zone 8
Gold Sharon Hatch Zone 7
Silver Lucy Graham Zone 1
Gold : Lara Wiebe
Annette Gregory
Silver : Kathy Iwaasa
Lana Pittman
Zone 1
Gold : Mark LeBere
Jay Kennedy
Silver : John Zhao
Alban Carvalho
Zone 3
Bronze : Milton Iwaasa
Ruel Vera Cruz
Lara Wiebe
Silver : Hong Zhang
Virginia Pang
Bronze : Kathy Iwaasa
Gold : Grace Yuen
Hong Zhang (Qiang)
Silver : Cheryl Griep
Toni Kerr
Gold : Chris Ballard
Dale Martin
Gold : Milton Iwassa
Gold : Jian Zhang
Bolek Babiarz
Grace Yuen
Bob Fast
Gold : Amy Kern & Helen Thompson
Silver : Tanya Seneko & Wendy Trepanier
Bronze : Donna Weiman & Marlene Woods
Gold : Donna Duff & Marlene Treleaven
Silver : Janet Elliott & Angela Morin
Bronze : Sharon Horn & Lisa Millar
Gold : Lena Chi Chung & Mary Woo
Silver : Bev Jones & Darlene Smith
Bronze : Julie Bradshaw & Betty Caine
Gold : Darlene Bekkenes & Judy Brewster
Silver : Deb Hamer & Lynn Roche
Gold : Ann Crouser & Vivian Oko
Gold : Daryl Crooks & Gord McNeill
Silver : Jim Yamkowy & Kevin Morrison
Bronze : Brad Buss & David Khatib
Gold : Dean Fontyene & Ken Angelstad
Silver : Peter Walsh & Greg Smith
Bronze : Wayne Lewin & Tim Elliott
Gold : Cyril Gorman & David Austin
Silver : Barry Irving & Ken Cochrane
Bronze : Chi Cheung Chan & Bruce Chung
Gold : Darrel Berkkenes & Aubrey Brewster
Silver : Bob Milligan& Wayne Inkpen
Gold : Dennis Bischel & Rolly Fagnan
Silver : Mel Reid & Don Boorse
Gold : Wayne Lewin & Amy Kern
Silver : Wendy Trepanier & Kevin Morison
Bronze : Wendy Novakowski & Sam Basilliades
Gold : Ken Angelstad & Marlene Treleaven
Silver : Janet Elliott & Daryl Crooks
Bronze : Donna Duff & Dean Fontyene
Gold : Donna Weiman & Gerald Weiman
Silver : David Austin & Sharon Horn
Bronze : Lenna Chi Chung & Bruce Chung
Gold : Norm Vienneau & Darlene Williamson
Silver : Deb Hamer & Darcy Budinski
Bronze : Aubry Brewster & Judy Brewster
Gold : Darlene Bekkenes & Daryl Bekkenes
Silver : Dennis Bichel & Ann Crouser
Bronze : Marion Dicke & Mel Reid
Gold : Sandy and Jeff Kaufman. Zone 6
Silver :Joss Binns and Jim Adair. Zone 2
Bronze :Randy and Ruby Olson, Zone 5
Gold : Tom Steele and Barbara Palmer, Zone 5
Silver : Gary and Elaine Sky, Zone 8
Bronze : Ken Fedoruk and Bob Pasatsky, Zone 8
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