Les nouvelles/news le 24 novembre/November 24
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Judges are an important part of organized archery. FCA received some good news this week from James Wiebe in Vernon, BC. Congratulations to new BC provincial judges James Bonar, Paul Mackwood, Dianne Land, Ron Slee, Richard Novek, Shawn Dempster!
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Nos juges sont tres important de nos tournois. La FCA a recu les nouvelles cette semaine. James Wiebe nous a ecrit les nommes des nouveaux juges provinciaux de C-B: James Bonar, Paul mackwood, Dianne Land, Ron Slee, Richard Novek et Shawn Dempster. Felicitations!
1. SIRC Retriever from: Sport Information Resource Centre
2. COA Newsletter/Bulletin d'information de l'AOC
3. VISA
4. ATHLETES LEND THEIR SUPPORT TO GAME PLAN 2000 - SPORT MATTERS! / LES ATHLÈTES APPORTENTLEUR APPUI AU PLAN DE MATCH 2000 – LE SPORT EST IMPORTANT!
5. Tournament Schedules/Calendrier des tournois
Enfin/In Closing
1. SIRC Retriever from: Sport Information Resource Centre
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SIRC ID: S-510850 Title: Analysis of large deformation of Japanese bows.
No of References: 2 Author(s): Ohtsuki, A. and Oshima, S. Language: Eng
Subjects: 1._bow 2._design 3._performance prediction Conference: International Conference on the Engineering of Sport (3rd : 2000 : Sydney, Australia) Source: In, Subic, A.J. and Haake, S.J. (ed.), The engineering of sport: research, development and innovation, Oxford, England, Blackwell Science, 2000, p.229-237. Level: A This Book Analytic is available from AAIS
SIRC ID: S-663767
Title: Mental processing in motor skill acquisition by young subjects.
Description: In "International journal of sport psychology (Rome)". v. 31(3) July/Sept 2000 pgs 364-375
No of References: 41 Author(s): Lavisse, D., Deviterne, D., and Perrin, P. Language: Eng
Subjects: 1._archery 2._skill 3._learning 4._age factor 5._child 6._adolescent 7._novice athlete 8._mental process
Notes: References: p.373-375. Level: A
Call Number: GV 706.4 P4 #40
This study investigated in the role of information processing used by novice subjects submitted to different conditions aimed at guiding them to acquire the motor skills required to perform archery. The "reference" group was given information using fleeting supports (gestural demonstrations and oral comments), while the "experimental" group of subjects received information using permanent support (pictures and written comments). These protocols were applied to two sets of 20 children, respectively in primary or secondary school, and therefore at different mental development stages (concrete operation and preformal/formal stages). Differences were noted in motor skill acquisition according to the quality of the cognitive constructions made by
the subjects: better performances were obtained at the end of the training phase by the group of "experimental" subjects. Because of the learning conditions they received, they appeared to construct better mental representations of archery motions. This effect was most significant in older subjects, at a more advanced stage of cognitive development, and clearly more efficient in mental operation. These results are interpreted with regard to cognitive theories of motor skill acquisition.
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SIRC ID: S-657018
Title: Performance emotions in an elite archer: a case study.
Description: In "Journal of sport behavior (Mobile, Ala.)". v. 23(2) June 2000 pgs 144-163
No of References: 42 Author(s): Robazza, C. and Bortoli, L. Language: Eng
Subjects: 1._archery 2._elite athlete 3._emotion 4._competition 5._case study 6._theoretical model 7._evaluation
Level: A Call Number: GV 706.4.P4 #80
The main goal of the investigation was to test predictions derived from the Individual Zones of Optimal Functioning (IZOF) model comprising facilitating and inhibiting emotions. The IZOF model suggests that an athlete is most likely to achieve best performance when prestart emotion intensities are close to the emotion intensities related to recalled optimal performances.
Conversely, poor performance is expected when pre-start emotion intensities are near to the emotion intensities linked to recalled ineffective performances. To test this hypothesis, a single-subject study was carried out on an elite female archer during practice and competition at the 1995 world archery championships. A multidimensional approach was chosen incorporating emotions, heart rate pattern, and performance measures. Intraindividual analyses revealed that most emotion scores were near to recalled poor
performance scores, particularly before competitive events. The dysfunctional pre-start emotion pattern was followed by non-optimal heart rate pattern, dysfunctional behavior, and poor shooting scores. These findings gave support to the IZOF-based predictions of emotion-performance relationships. SIRC has this Serial Analytic
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SIRC ID: S-510858
Title: Release of the force balance in highly skilled archers: connections of the bow's motion with EMG data.
No of References: 4 Author(s): Edelmann-Nusser, J. and Gruber, M. Language: Eng
Subjects: 1._archery 2._biomechanics 3._bow 4._technique 5._electromyography
Conference: International Conference on the Engineering of Sport (3rd : 2000 : Sydney, Australia)
Source: In, Subic, A.J. and Haake, S.J. (ed.), The engineering of sport: research, development and innovation, Oxford, England, Blackwell Science, 2000, p.299-307. Level: A This Book Analytic is available from AAIS
SIRC ID: S-658036
Title: The elasticity a analysis of a bow. Description: In "Korean journal of sport science (Seoul)". v. 11
No of References: 6 Author(s): Ahn, B.H. Language: Eng Subjects: 1._archery 2._bow 3._physics 4._elasticity
Level: A Call Number: GV 701 P4 #1360
The purpose of this study was to analyze the elastic forces of a bow and a limb at various degrees of pull and the vibration of a bow after shooting to investigate the mechanical characteristics of a bow and a limb. A device that can measure the elastic forces of a bow and the separate limb was developed for this study. Elastic forces of a bow and a limb were measured at 12 locations from the initial resting position to a position that a bow or a limb is fully pulled. The shape of a limb varying with the strength of pull was recorded by a video camera. The locations of markers attached on a limb were digitized using a video digitizing system. A high speed video camera (Nac High Speed Video 1000fps, Japan) was employed to measure the vibration of a bow. Subjects and bows tested in this study were 4 members of Korea Woman's National Archery team and the 4 bows that the players were using. The increasing rate of elastic force was relatively high in the initial range of pull, small in the mid-range of pull and large in the final range of pull. The patterns of the elastic forces with respect to the strength of pull between the upper and the lower limb of the bows tested in this study were different. The initial resting shapes of limbs of the four bows were very similar. But, their shapes between middle and end part of limbs were slightly different as the limbs were more deeply pulled. The time that took from the instant that an arrow was about to be released to the instant of the maximum amplitude was 0.01 seconds. After the maximum amplitude was reached, the string was vibrated back and forth at the time interval of 0.002 seconds for a while. SIRC has this Serial Analytic Order now via SIRCExpress
2. COA Newsletter/Bulletin d'information de l'AOC
Hi everyone: I am forwarding this COA news letter. / Bonjour a tous: Je vous fais parvenir ce bulletin d'information de l'AOC.
Marty (Marthe) Cusson Athlete's rep. 5154 de Subercase, Les Saules Quebec, P.Q. G2E 2E1 Tel: 418-871-6836 Fax: 418-871-6066 ou 418-681-9257 E-mail:
Subject: November 2000 Edition of Communiqué
Please find below the hotlink to the November 2000 edition of Communiqué, the Canadian Olympic Association's monthly news letter. As these documents are large, please allow your system up to 10 minutes to download (or a bit longer depending on the speed of your connection to the Internet).
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3. VISA
FCA started earning a small amount of money from the COA/FCA marketing initiative with VISA. In October, FCA earned $121.78 on purchases made using the new FCA VISA card. Thank you to all of our members who applied for the new card--and used it--so soon!
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La FCA a commence de gagner d'argent avec le programme de marketing l'AOC/la FCA et VISA. En Octobre, la FCA a gagne 121.78$ par les achetes de nos membres qui avaient utilise la carte de credit. Merci tout le monde.
4. ATHLETES LEND THEIR SUPPORT TO GAME PLAN 2000 - SPORT MATTERS!
Ottawa, November 21 - We believe it is important to talk about sport during this federal election campaign. With one week left to election day, Greg Joy, Chantal Benoit, Alwyn Morris and other athletes are speaking on behalf of many organizations and individuals to ensure that sport is on the agenda. By talking about sport, you also talk about health, development, industry, culture and national pride – because sport contributes in a positive way to everyone of these priority areas.
Olympic silver medallist Greg Joy has lent his voice to the Sport Matters campaign, "Most recently at the Olympic games in Sydney we saw the results of years of a marginalized sports system that is dramatically under-funded and lacking in clear direction. From the scarcity of daily quality physical activity in our schools to a lack of facilities, we must do better - both in participation and recreational activities to high performance sport in Canada," said. "The national pride we experience through the success of our amateur athletes is an intangible that bonds us as a nation. Sport matters and I believe that we as a nation should support it."
Chantal Benoit, three time gold medallist at the Paralympic Games, focused on the direct link between health and sport, "The fact is, with every 10 % increase in the number of active Canadians there is a 5 billion reduction in health care costs, " stated Benoit. "Sport is important. Canada must have a national policy for sport."
Olympic Gold and bronze medallist Alwyn Morris, expressed how sport affects national pride, "Winning a gold and bronze medals in 1984 in Los Angeles was a great moment for me, for my family, for aboriginal people and all Canadians alike." Morris then went on to underline the importance of sport as an election issue, "It seems that unless sport and physical activity finds itself as a priority during the election campaign – it will not find itself as a government priority afterwards. Sport and physical activity does matter. In fact all governments and sport leaders must develop a comprehensive national sport policy that creates new opportunities in sport and physical activity for everyone. "
To hear complete voice clips, from Jeff Adams, Chantal Benoit, Susanne Dandenault, Richard Duncan, Greg Joy, Ljiljana Ljubisic, Alwyn Morris, go to http://tntontario.com/cg/sportmatters.htm . Whether retired or still competing all of them have given time to ensure that sport matters during this campaign, so that it will be a priority after election day.
Sport has the power to change lives, transform communities, and help shape the future of Canada. Sport embraces all ages, all economic brackets and both genders. It is a road to equity for disadvantaged groups in our society. It has become a powerful factor in our Gross Domestic Product and it is a wonderful instrument to promote international trade. Amateur sport is an inherent part of Canadian culture and plays as an invaluable role in the development of our future citizens and the well being of all Canadians.
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LES ATHLÈTES APPORTENT LEUR APPUI AU PLAN DE MATCH 2000 – LE SPORT EST IMPORTANT!
Ottawa, le 21 novembre – Nous croyons qu’il est important de parler du sport au cours de cette campagne électorale fédérale. À une semaine du jour de l’élection, Greg Joy, Chantal Benoît, Alwyn Morris et d’autres athlètes parlent au nom de plusieurs organismes et plusieurs personnes pour assurer que le sport est au programme. En parlant du sport, vous parlez aussi de santé, de développement, d’industrie, de culture et de fierté nationale: parce que le sport contribue d’une manière positive à tout le monde dans ces domaines prioritaires.
Le médaille olympique d’argent Greg Joy a apporté sa voix à la campagne Le Sport est important: «Récemment, lors des Jeux olympiques de Sydney, nous avons vu les fruits d’années d’un système de sport marginalisé qui est drastiquement sous financé et à qui il manque une orientation claire. De la rareté de l’activité physique quotidienne dans nos écoles au manque d’installations, nous devons faire mieux – dans la participation et les activités de loisirs et dans le sport de haute performance au Canada, déclare-t-il. La fierté nationale que nous éprouvons grâce au succès de nos athlètes amateurs est un élément intangible qui nous lie en tant que pays. Le sport importe et je crois que nous, en tant que pays, devons l’appuyer.»
Chantal Benoît, triple médaillée d’or aux Jeux paralympiques, attire l’attention sur le lien direct entre la santé et le sport: «Le fait est que, pour chaque 10 % d’augmentation du nombre de Canadiens actifs, il y a une baisse de 5 milliards dans les coûts des soins de la santé, souligne Benoît. Le sport est important. Le Canada doit avoir une politique nationale du sport.»
Le médaillé olympique d’or et de bronze Alwyn Morris souligne comment le sport affecte la fierté nationale: «Remporter des médailles d’or et de bronze en 1984 à Los Angeles a été un grand moment pour moi, pour ma famille, pour le peuple aborigène et pour tous les Canadiens en général». Morris a alors mis en évidence l’importance du sport en tant que sujet électoral: «Il semble que, à moins que le sport et l’activité physique ne deviennent une priorité au cours de la campagne électorale, ils ne seront pas non plus une priorité gouvernementale par la suite. Le sport et l’activité physique sont importants. En fait, tous les gouvernements et les dirigeants du sport doivent développer une politique nationale complète du sport qui crée de nouvelles occasions de pratiquer le sport et l’activité physique pour tout le monde.»
Pour entendre les commentaires complets de Jeff Adams, Chantal Benoît, Susanne Dandenault, Richard Duncan, Greg Joy, Ljiljana Ljubisic, Alway Morris, allez à l’adresse http://tntontario.com/cg/sportmatters.htm . Qu’ils soient à la retraite ou encore actifs, tous ont donné de leur temps pour assurer que le sport est important au cours de cette campagne, donc qu’il sera une priorité après le jour de l’élection.
Le sport a le pouvoir de changer les vies, de transformer les collectivités et d’aider à former l’avenir du Canada. Le sport touche tous les âges, tous les niveaux économiques et les deux genres. Il est une voie vers l’équité pour des groupes désavantagés dans notre société. Il est devenu un puissant facteur de notre produit national brut et il est un fantastique instrument pour promouvoir les échanges internationaux. Le sport amateur est une part inhérente de la culture canadienne et joue un rôle inestimable dans le développement de nos futurs citoyens et du bien-être de tous les Canadiens.
5. Tournament Schedules/Calendrier des tournois
The FCA Calendar is now updated:
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World Forum on Physical Activity and Sport/Le Forum mondial sur l'activite physique et le sport
For those of you interested in attending, brochures are available in the national office. The cost is $290, $125 students.
Si vous voulez recevoir les plus amples informations, le programme officiel de cette conference est disponible au bureau d'Ottawa. Elle coute 290$ chaque, 125$ etudiant(e).
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The National Office will be closed Monday and Tuesday due to the High Performance Committee meeting in Montreal this weekend. The office will be open Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, November 29-December 1 from 07:30 to 15:30 EST.
Le bureau national sera ferme le lundi et mardi prochain a cause de la reunion du comite du haute performance cette weekend a Montreal. Le bureau sera ouvert de mecredi au vendredi, 29 novembre - 1 decembre de 7h30 a 15h30 HdL.
Kathleen Millar
FCA Executive Director/Directrice Executive de la FCA
760 chemin Belfast Road, Ottawa, ON K1G 5N4