2012 SPRING CAMP

May 16th, 2012

IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO REGISTER….C’MON OUT FOR THE COLTS.

IT’S SPRING! IT’S FOOTBALL!! IT’S THE COLTS!!!

SOUTH CALGARY COLTS 2012 SPRING CAMPS

Who: Bantam (ages 13-15)   Peewee (ages 11-12)  Atoms (ages 7-10)

Must live in the communities of Cranston, Chaparral, Midnapore, Lake Sundance, Parkland, Deer Run, Lake Bonavista, Queensland, Diamond Cove, Maple Ridge, Willow Park, Bonavista Downs, Deer Ridge, Walden

When: May 29th– May 31st 6:30pm – 8:00pm and June 5th – June 7th 6:30pm – 8:00pm

Where: South Fish Creek Recreation Center

Registration tables will be located at the back of the facility outside the new Colts dressing rooms

No parking available at back of building. Please use public parking lots on South end or Bishop O’Byrne HS parking lot on West end.

WHAT TO BRING:

PARENTS: If you did not pre-register: Copy of birth certificate, Alberta Health Card. Spring camp fee $50

PLAYERS: Plenty of water and cleats

Hope to see you there!

GO COLTS GO

 

2012 REGISTRATION

April 28th, 2012

SOUTH CALGARY COLTS 2012 REGISTRATION AND SPRING CAMPS

REGISTRATION:
Who: Bantam (ages 13-15)   Peewee (ages 11-12)  Atoms (ages  7-10) (Age as of December 31 of 2012)

When: Saturday May 12, 10am – 2pm

Where: South Fish Creek Recreation Center

Registration tables will be located at the back (south side) of the facility outside the Colts’ new  dressing rooms (weather permitting, inside the dressing room if inclement).

No parking available at back of building. Please use public parking lots on South end or Bishop O’Byrne HS parking lot on West end.

What to bring: Copy of birth certificate, Alberta Health Care Card.

Cost: Bantam – $50.00  Peewee – $50.00  Atom – $50.00

SPRING CAMP (WITHOUT EQUIPMENT; SOCCER/FOOTBALL CLEATS ONLY):

Who: Bantam (ages 13-15)  Peewee (ages 11-12) Atoms (ages 7-10)

When:

May 29th – May 31st 6:30pm – 8:00pm

June 5th – June 7th 6:30pm – 8:00pm

Where: South Fish Creek Recreation Center —Back of the facility outside the Colts’ new dressing rooms

No parking available at back of building. Please use public parking lots on South end or Bishop O’Byrne HS parking lot on West end.

FOR INFORMATION ABOUT THE REGULAR SEASON OF PLAY PLEASE GO TO THE TAB
THAT FITS THE AGE GROUP YOU ARE SEEKING

 

 

 

COLTS OPEN NEW PRACTICE FACILITY

April 25th, 2012

The South Calgary Colts Football Association is proud to announce the opening of their new practice facility at the South Fish Creek Recreation Center. After five long years of planning, fundraising and hard work, the dressing room is functional and the storage facilities are being utilized by the 2012 Midgets Colts.  “Many people have worked very hard to make this a reality” said Colts Association President Terry Swanney.  “Everyone involved is very proud of this accomplishment” Envisioned over five years ago when the SFCRA expansion was in its infancy, the Colts jumped at the chance to become involved and gain a toe-hold into the facility.

Working closely with the planning and construction committees the Colts were able to secure valuable space at the back of the facility for their new dressing room which “coincidently” backs right out onto the two football fields at the back.  “We’re ecstatic” adds Mr Swanney, “this opens up many options for us as an organization. The Colts Association has worked very hard, Tony Israel and Mike Mikkelson have been crucial to the success of this initiative.  Their diligence has paid off by having this facility ready to go live now”.

The long-term lease of the facility includes not only the 88 stall dressing room, long-term and short-term storage, office space, and trainer’s room but also access to meeting rooms and film-room capacity.

“The SFCRA has become a major hub of activity in the South East and now the Colts are right in the middle of it” concludes Mr Swanney. “We have secured the permits for both fields so we have ample practice fields for bantams, peewees and atoms all at the same time”.  Parents of kids on multi-level teams can come and have their kids all pretty much on the same field and if they find practices tedious or if the infamous Calgary weather becomes an issue, they have the SFCRA facilities at their doorstep including, library, concession stands, pool, and gyms.

The bantams, peewees and atoms are all scheduled to move to the new facility for the 2012 season beginning with spring camps in May/June and main training camps in August.

The long-term plan is for the addition of lights and finally a synthetic turf field for the facility and those plans are well underway by the SCCFA.

Stay tuned, in Colts world, a lot of great things are happening.

 

The Athlete Factory —Information From Orientation Night

April 18th, 2012
Highlights from the orientation night:
  • Individualized programs that are supervised by “Lead Coaches”who know your son well and his training needs.
  • Emphasis on perfecting “movement patterns” (running, lifting,jumping, etc.) that can help to accelerate an athlete’s performance.
  • The activities are based upon sound warm-up, base activities andcool-down principles that are age appropriate.
  • Sound research (literature) available to review and a chance forfootball coaches and parents to consult with Lead Coaches about your son’s progress on an ongoing basis.
  • Not necessarily football-specific exercises but all related to the “athlete” in general that address strength, flexibility, stamina, explosive power; etc.  We will do football-specificdrills at our weekend (community) practices and organized mini-camps in late May/early June that lead into August training camp.
  • Reasonable cost for most families.  If funding is a concern for any family, Kidsport can be tapped into for assistance and I will help with these forms.
  • FLEXIBILITY IN SCHEDULING! This is a persuasive component as, if you can not attend a scheduled session, you can make it up on a different night simply by calling Laura.  Multiple entry and exit points by athletes going in-and-out of season, in and out-of town, or just getting started…they will cater to where you are individually (new and experienced with their program).
  • Parents who attended the meeting were impressed with the information given, the organization, the integrity of the individuals who run the operation and the evidence offered by a gym full of in-session athletes from myriad sports all working-out to improve their performance.
Making a commitment
Getting some momentum going:
  • Eight Colts athletes are now committed and registered from Atom (1), Pee Wee (4) and Bantam (3) to begin this week:  Two technical sessions (4-5 athletes working with a Lead Coach)—starting this Wednesday, April 18 @ 7pm-8:30pm and on Saturdays @ 9am beginning April 21.  This session will be followed by a Group Session (15-20 athletes) on Saturdays @ 10am (for one hour) in which all Colts athletes will train together to get fit, get strong and build
    explosive power.
  • Cost is $195.46 including GST for one month (8-9 sessions).  We will commit until mid-June and determine who is still available going into the summer holidays.  Given the busy August-October schedule we can start again in November.
  • If you are interested in joining please contact Laura Stoughton @ The Athlete Factory (403-255-7703)
    or via e-mail: laura.stoughton@athletefactory.net to gain more information or to register.  Again, even if you can not begin this week or the aforementioned days and times do not fit your schedule, you can make arrangements on other days to train.
  • Please e-mail me if you do register so we can track which athletes at which age group are participating: neil.oflaherty@cssd.ab.ca or call me on my cell for more information 403-650-0112.
  • Time to further build the “football culture” in South Calgary that we have been talking about throughout the past year!!! GO BLUE!

South Calgary Atom, PeeWee and Bantam Colts Attend the IRONWILL Football Skills Camp in Red Deer

March 20th, 2012

Declan, Liam, Tristan, Michael, Jaden, Trent, Kevin, and Max all attend the IRONWILL Bantam and Under Football Skills camp. Each day included 5.5 hours of instruction and was excellent in its design, breaking down running technique, stretching, strength, throwing, pass routes and catching to their most basis forms and building upon each.

Here are some snapshots from the weekend.

South Calgary Colt Bantams Attend Dave Dickenson’s Passing Academy

February 19th, 2012

Liam H., Johnny H., and Declan O.  attended Dave Dickenson’s Passing Academy for the past 5 weeks.  Great experience to learn from some of  CFL’s QB and Receivers coaches and players.

“The Dickenson Passing Academy’s focus is to increase an athletes skill on the football field,” said Dickenson. “But I also want them to respect the game and strive to be both good teammates and good people.”

The session’s focus on a balance of theory and practical based work with participants reviewing film, learning in the classroom setting and then receiving coaching in the gym.

In addition to Dickenson, the academy also features special visits by Stamps players and coaches.

 

Sports Drinks and Energy Drinks: A Growing Concern for Children and Youth

December 21st, 2011

NFFHE – Nov 2011 – Sports Drinks and Energy Drinks[0][1]

Click on link for some information about sport drinks and energy drinks.

FOOD…or should I say DRINK for thought.

Information provided by a Public Health Nurse (Child and Youth Community Services–South Calgary Health Center)

DESTINY FULFILLED!!!!! Colts Bantams win Tier II Provincial Championship 13-0 over Lindsay Thurber

November 22nd, 2011

Wow, what a finish. The Colts battled the Lindsay Thurber Raiders on Saturday at Great Chief Park in Red Deer and came away 13-0 victors and Tier II Provincial Champions.

The game was played in a bitterly cold -18deg which seemed colder in the wind. The Colts opened the scoring early in the second quarter with a Hunter Guenard to Parker Waldren 35 yard touchdown pass.  The lead would hold until the final three minutes of the game when Evan Sayyvetsy ran a reverse 55 yards for the touchdown which put the game away for the Colts.

“We worked hard on that play all week” said Head Coach Terry Swanney, “there is nothing like a good reverse to give the defence fits, Coach Lyth called it at the perfect time, we executed the blocking up front, and Evan delivered a clutch play for his team”.

The reverse calls for a fake toss to Mason Johnson going right with Evan taking the ball back to the left, the Raider defence “bit” on the fake to the right and Evan was off to the races coming off key blocks by Tyler Brady and Parker Waldren.

The Colts played most of the game on the wrong end of a field position battle,  which saw most of their plays coming from deep in their own end.  Once again the Colts defence showed the resiliency and determination to get the job done.

“I couldn’t be more proud of the boys this week” said Defensive Coordinator Greg Warnock, “we faced an undefeated team that scored over 40 points per game. On our bus ride up to Red Deer, we talked about a shut out and that’s exactly what we delivered. That kind of accomplishment is just plain amazing. Our defence played the majority of the game in our own end of the field and we still managed to keep their offense from scoring”.

“Kudos too to the Raiders who played a solid game especially on defence” added Coach Swanney, “they wanted that trophy and played hard for it.  My admiration and respect goes out to that team and their coaches for the game they played and the sportsmanship they exhibited”.

“It was a very special way to end a great season, concludes Coach Warnock, “we knew that our offense was going to put up some points at the end of the game to give us that little bit of breathing room. That is all we needed to secure this monumental victory”.

A monumental victory that destiny seemed to ordain.  Forty years ago in their inaugural season the Colts Bantams won the city and provincial championship.  Forty years later, wearing the same jerseys, they are once again city and provincial champions.

 

Colts Bantams 34 Medicine Hat Hawks 7: Hunter Guenard and the Bombs Away Colts too much for Hawks.

November 15th, 2011

Hunter Guenard tossed 3 touchdown passes and the Colts Bantams earned a berth in the 2011 Tier II provincial championship game with a 34-7 road win in Medicine Hat.  Nathan MacDonald caught 2 touchdowns, Parker Waldren, Mason Johnson and Nathan Monteith all chipped in one score each for the Colts as they rolled over the home town Hawks.  “The Hawks coaches were obviously all over our film” said Head Coach Terry Swanney. “They schemed to shut down our inside run game and they did a very good job of that.  Fortunately for us, Coach Lyth has other weapons at his disposal and Hunter Guenard delivered a tremendous game for his team today”.

Dead-locked at 0-0 after the first quarter, the Colts attack went vertical and Hunter Guenard literally filled the air with footballs.  “He has a very strong arm” added Coach Swanney, “and the o-line did a tremendous job of pass-pro allowing Parker Waldren, Declan O’Flaherty and Nathan MacDonald to get open.  The aforementioned receivers all stepped up and delivered clutch plays springing the Colts to a 21-0 half-time lead.  Nathan Monteith ran back a short punt on the first series of the second half and at 28-0 the Colts never looked back.

“Our defence continues to impose their will on our opponents” beamed Defensive Coordinator Greg Warnock. “That was a complete game by our entire unit. We pressured their backfield from the opening play.  Every member of this defence contributed to our success”.

The Hawks were a physically impressive team but seemed to wear down under the brunt of the Colts defensive onslaught.  “We had some small adjustments inserted for them which they couldn’t seem to handle” added Coach Warnock. “It’s exciting to once again be challenging for a Provincial title”.

“We understand the challenge we face in Red Deer versus Lindsay Thurber” concludes Coach Swanney, “the exhibition game we played against them in September showed them to be a very good football team, a team we respect”.

The Colts travel to Red Deer, Saturday to play at Great Chief park @ 3pm.  It promises to be an exciting weekend for all Colts players and families as the 2011 season winds to its inevitable conclusion.

 

Colts Bantams win Tier II City Championship

November 15th, 2011

The 2011 Bantam Colts will celebrate their 40th anniversary in style as they defeat the Bulldogs 28-20 to capture the Tier II city championship.  Led by Mason
Johnson’s 4 touchdowns and a ferocious defence which for the better part of the
day shut down one of the most prolific offences in the city, the Colts captured
their second straight city championship (2010 Div III title) and their third
title in 5 years (2008 Tier II cities).

“The boys played with a lot of emotion today” said Head Coach Terry Swanney, “their ability to overcome adversity and their focus was the key to this historic win”.

Behind some tremendous offensive line play, Mason Johnson scored 3 times in the first half to stake the Colts to a 20-0 half-time lead.  “I told the kids at half-time that the Bulldogs would score on us”, said Offensive Coordinator Ryan Lyth, “I warned them that that the Bulldogs would not give up and their offence was just too good to shut out so be ready for a wild finish”.

And a nail-biter it was.  3 consecutive Bulldog touchdowns in the third
quarter and early fourth quarter set the stage for the wild nail-biting finish
forecasted by Coach Lyth.  After the Colts defence stiffened and held the Bulldogs
again in the fourth, Mason Johnson capped off the final Colts drive with a 5
yard touchdown plunge to put the Colts ahead to stay with less than 3 minutes
to go in the game.

The Colts stout, determined defence, which has been the
hallmark of this Colts team all year, held the Bulldogs for a final time and
the Colts would celebrate their championship.  “This team really deserved this win”, concluded Coach Swanney, “their determination and work ethic were off the charts.  The bond that these boys feel towards one another is special and is one that will last a long, long time”.

The Colts now move on to the Tier II regional semi-final in Medicine
Hat next Saturday vs the Medicine Hat Hawks to contest for a berth in the Provincial Tier II championship.

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