Event: Atlantic Canada’s best coaches will converge in Halifax for the 2018 Atlantic Coaching Conference. Over 150 coaches representing all levels

(university, national team, professional, Canada Games, provincial team, etc.) will hear the latest in coaching best practices from world class speakers such as:

• Dr. Joe Baker, international researcher, professor, author and head of the Lifespan Health and Performance Laboratory at York University
• Carla Nicholls, National Olympic Development Lead for Athletics Canada

This year’s conference will offer two streams to attract all levels of coaches.

Date:              April 26-27 Excellence Stream

                        April 27-28 Participation Stream

Times:          Thursday from 5:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

       Friday from 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

       Saturday from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.      

Location:     Saint Mary’s University, Halifax, NS.

Regular conference rate is $250 for the Excellence Stream and $100 for the Participation Stream.  Media passes are available.

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For media passes, more information or pictures please contact:

Kate Trask

Sport Nova Scotia

Tel: (902)425-5450

Cell: (902)292-0037

e-mail: ktrask@sportnovascotia.ca