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ICSD Letter to CDSA and Canadian Athletes
14 February 2011
Dear Canadian athletes of Winter Deaflympics 2011,
We want to take the time to express our deep apologies for the cancellation of the 17th Winter Deaflympics. Our hearts go out to you and all of the winter athletes who invested time, energy, effort and expenses you put into your training.
We started legal action here in Slovakia, to help your national deaf sports federation recover the expenses related to this Deaflympics. We have also provided your federation with the means to ensure support from your country’s embassy here in Slovakia for the reimbursement efforts.
As much as this experience has been devastating to us, ICSD is using this experience to make sure that this never happens again. During our Board meeting here in Slovakia, we are working on a plan of action to ensure we continue to provide the high quality Deaflympics that have always been the pride of Deaf Sports.
ICSD will provide a letter of support to your National Deaf Sports Federation, aiming to ensure that wherever possible, you will continue to receive support for your continued training in your sport and to attend the next Winter Deaflympics.
We wish you all the best as you continue to participate in Regional Championships/World Championships and the next Winter Deaflympics.
Warm Regards,
President Craig Crowley On behalf of the ICSD Board Members
International Committee of Sports for the Deaf Governing Body of Deaflympics, recognized by International Olympic Committee 528 Trail Avenue; Frederick, Maryland 21701 USA FAX: +1 301 620 2990 E-mail: info@ciss.org
WAVLI AGM
The date for the Westcoast Association of Visial Language Interpreters AGM has been announced!
WAVLI will host their AGM on Saturday, April 9th, 2011 at 1pm.
More information about the location to be announced.
Save The Date!
The last Deaf Yoga class at Bonsor will be Sunday, March 6th.
More details coming soon
BCSD Hockey Night
BCSD Hockey Night
When: Thursday March 3, 2011
Time: 4:30pm to 7:00pm
Location: Burnaby South Secondary School at Gym 1
Why: Fundraising for Youth Canada Tournament for the Deaf (YCTD)
Admission: Free for (players and fans)
Refreshment will be sold
Bring your family and friends!! See you guys there!!
If you have any questions or concerns and please email: amarsinghman94@gmail.com
Canadian Deaf Women’s Conference
Canadian Deaf Women’s Conference website has been UPDATED! Check it out!
This is a reminder to register for Canadian Deaf Women’s Conference (CDWC). The deadline is on February 24 as an Early Bird Combo. You can contact Para Witcher atregistration@cdwc2011.ca
CDWC Chairperson Maryann Chmiel’s vlog:
http://www.youtube.com/user/Pepsilily
Contact: chairperson@cdwc2011.ca
For Facebook users: You can type: “Canadian Deaf Women Conference 2011” to find more information.
Website: www.cdwc2011.ca
The schedule and workshops are ready on the website: http://www.cdwc2011.ca/en/reg.html
Contact: Judy Ercolino or Peggy Anne Gordon workshops@cdwc2011.ca and booths@cdwc2011.ca
Silent Walk And Run Chairperson
BC Deaf Sports Federation is looking for a chairperson or co-chairpersons to organize our annual Silent Walk & Run in Lower Mainland for this year.
Please contact our office if you need to know more information and/or are interested to volunteer.
Please reply by E-mail: bcdeafsports@telus.net before Thursday February 24th.
Cancellation of the Deaflympics in Slovakia
11 February 2011
For Immediate Release
Contact: Secretariat
E-Mail: info@ciss.org
Official Announcement Regarding the 17th Winter Deaflympics
Vysoké Tatry, SVK – The International Committee of Deaf Sports (ICSD) regrets to confirm that the 17th Winter Deaflympics has been officially declared cancelled at 16:00 on Friday, 11 February. The 43rd ICSD Congress will be postponed to a later date.
ICSD Executive Board has demanded an urgent meeting with the President of the Slovakian Deaflympics Committee, Mr. Jaromir Ruda, to discuss all critical issues.
Further details regarding the cancellation of the Games will be announced shortly after the ICSD Executive Board meets.
ICSD wants to acknowledge the hard work of the athletes and coaches in preparation for the Winter Deaflympics and it is with great regret that this had to be done.
http://deaflympics.com/news/pressreleases.asp?ID=1542
ASL VIDEO:
Slava Kilmov, H3 Network Media
www.h3.tv/deaflympics-slovakia-2011/news-update
ASL VIDEO:
Craig Crowley, ICSD President
www.h3.tv/deaflympics-slovakia-2011/slovakia-tv-with-craig-crowley
MORE ASL VIDEOS:
www.h3.tv/world-news
