The Barefoot Revolution
The Barefoot Revolution Article by: Stephane Robert, Curriculum Coordinator and Physical Educator in the RMCC Athletic Department. Several years ago, a man by the name of Christopher McDougall wrote an excellent book titled “Born to Run” which seemingly started a footwear revolution. In his book, he described the Tarahumara Indians of Mexico who are well…
Watch What You Drink
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Energy Drink Health Concerns and the RMCC Campaign, “Powered By Me” Authors – Kelly Lupton and Nicole Houghtaling If you are in the Canadian Forces (CF), support the Forces or are a parent of a soldier, this interview will be of interest to you. In November the PE Manager, Kelly Lupton, and Varsity…
Farewell & Thanks “Coach” plus Rugby & Black Monday
A Farewell and Thanks to Coach Jen Donofrio By: 25104 Cassandra White The RMC experience is filled with people from all aspects of the College attempting, and sometimes succeeding, in influencing the development of the Cadets in a way that, hopefully, prepares them for a position of leadership. In my experience, and the experience of…
RMCC @ FISU – Shen Zhen, China
The RMC contingent has landed safely in China. Darren Cates, Director of Athletics, and Steve Leknois, Men’s Volleyball coach were with the first group to arrive. Tae Kwon Do, coach Joel Ridley, and and his fighter, OCdt Jason Song arrived a few days later. Over 13,000 athletes and coaches reside in the athlete’s village. Men’s…
Coaches, Cadets & Ex Cadets Off to 2011 Rio Games
Go TEAM CANADA!!! The 5th CISM World Military Games are about to begin in Rio de Janeiro Brazil from July 13th to 26th. The Canadian Forces is sending a large contingent of athletes and staff to compete in many sports. The 2011 games will showcase 20 sports, 15 of which are Olympic sports, as well…
TKD Team Twice & Serena Palmer – In the News
Military Personnel Command 2010 Team of the Year Each year, the CF recognizes personnel who have achieved athletic excellence in their field, through the presentation of CF Sports Awards. The winners of the 2010 Military Personnel Command sports awards are: Female Athlete of the Year: OCDT S.M. PALMER Team of the Year: RMC VARSITY…
Noelani Shore: A Fresh Approach to Coaching & World University Championships – TKD
Basketball aficionado returns to Kingston A/SLt 24498 Noelani Shore (RMC 2009) After spending three years in England, James Bambury has returned to Kingston as the Head Coach of the Women’s Varsity Basketball team at RMC. As a basketball enthusiast since the age of three, Bambury is elated at the prospect of coaching basketball full time.…
RMC Rugby Coach Raises Eyebrows in Saint John, NB
RMC Coach preaches efficiency equals effectiveness By: Kevin Barrett – Telegraph-Journal Rugby’s big guys will love the efficiency message national coach Sean McDonaugh is preaching this week in Saint John. Instead of asking the sport’s largest players to trudge across the pitch to catch fleet-footed backfield players in the open field, McDonaugh has a different…
Varsity
Men’s Basketball OUA- Men’s Basketball CIS – Men’s Basketball Women’s Basketball OUA – Women’s Basketball CIS – Women’s Basketball Men’s and Women’s Running OUA – Cross Country CIS Mens Running / CIS Womens Running Men’s and Women’s Fencing OUA – Fencing Hockey OUA- Hockey CIS – Hockey Rugby OUA – Rugby Men’s Soccer OUA –…
Ron Guertin & 11730 Claude Wauthier – the CMR Years
Any officer-cadet who attended CMR from 1976 to 1995, who was involved with varsity sports will recall a dedicated and friendly sports therapist by the name of Ron Guertin. Many former CMR football and hockey players, in particular, can recall the consciencous approach and delicate care he gave them in ensuring their sports injuries were…
Gaétan Melançon Served At Both RMC & CMR
“I did spend 24 years, as a PERO and I can tell you that we had remarkable success in our involvement in delivering fitness, sports, recreation, health promotion, messes and family programs. I am proud of all those who participated in this challenge and made a difference for our military personnel.” Gaétan Melançon started in…
François Gagnon – CMR PERI 1983-1987
“Since the Military College is training future leaders for the Canadian Forces, it is important to give each cadet opportunities to lead. In my experience, however, go-getters have the greatest potential to be top cadets. If you explain the task and put a go getter at the front of the group, he or she may…