Hello! I guess time really does fly when you’re having fun. As I am writing my final blog post it is hard to believe that my time here is almost up. These last few months have been incredible. I’ve seen some amazing sights, taken part in some amazing experiences, and learned so much about the […]
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S4N Hamilton – The opportunity of a lifetime!
Written by: Ronald Hollingsworth, SportWORKS Officer, S4N Hamilton I look back at these eight months and wonder where did the time go. It has truly been a pleasure to meet and work with so many great people over the course of my time as a SportWORKS Officer. I’ve had the pleasure of connecting with so […]
Travel, Try’s and Takatokwane
Written by: Eric Gratton, Canadian SportWORKS Officer Hello again! At this point I am a little over halfway through my time here and it sure has gone by fast. The past month has provided me with some amazing experiences, ones that I will certainly never forget. I’ve had the opportunity to see some more of […]
S4N Hamilton – Getting to know Community through Sports
Written by: Ronald Hollingsworth, SportWORKS Officer – S4N Hamilton During the past few month, I have had the pleasure of developing sports programs for Newcomer youth as a SportWORKS Officer on behalf of CSC and the YMCA Centre for Newcomers Hamilton. Coming out of the pandemic, it was very difficult to encourage youth to participate in […]
The End of a New Beginning!
Written by: Kalena Soehn, SportWORKS Officer, Sport for Newcomers Calgary It has now been a week since I officially ended my SportWORKS Officer placement with Commonwealth Sport Canada and the Centre for Newcomers in Calgary. During this time I have been thinking of how to describe my time working to create events and behind the […]
Starting Off With Some Soccer
Dumelang metswalle! My name is Eric Gratton and I am the first Canadian SportWORKS Officer back in Botswana since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. I’ve been in Gaborone (Gabs) for a little over three weeks and I am adjusting well to the ways of life here. The first few days proved difficult as I […]
S4N Hamilton – Pass the Baton for Inclusion
Written by: Ronald Hollingsworth, SportWORKS Officer, S4N Hamilton Saturday May 28th, 2022 will go down as a special moment for many of our Newcomer youth. It was a wonderful opportunity to be a part of the Queen’s Baton Relay (QBR) and to learn the history of the Baton along with the Commonwealth Games. Leading up […]
S4N Hamilton – The start of something amazing!
Written by: Ronald Hollingsworth, SportWORKS Officer, Sport for Newcomers Hamilton I have reached the halfway point of being a SportWORKS Officer and have already had a great experience. It’s been incredible working with Newcomer youth to help them acquire life skills through sport. It’s also been fantastic to watch their confidence grow with time. Our weekly […]
International Day of Sport for Development and Peace
Written by: Kalena Soehn, SportWORKS Officer, S4N Calgary Last week wrapped up the Girls Only All Sports Week at the Genesis Centre in Northeast Calgary. This event was an opportunity for Newcomer girls to connect and play with others girls in a similar situation as them. All the girls who participated were very thoughtful of […]
S4N Hamilton – Sport for All
Written by: Ronald Hollingsworth, SportWORKS Officer, S4N Hamilton The 6th of April is a significant day. It’s International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, which celebrates the role sport plays in the everyday life of society. This is a day to honour the importance of sport in the lives of those who are simply […]