“To deserve success is more important than to achieve it.” Lester B. Pearson What is the point of sport? Why do we compete? Is it to win or is it to give it your best shot? If you ask a parent who gets their child involved in sport it’s more about health, fitness, socialization, learning [...]
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30. Why Do We Compete?
Posted in Purpose of Sport, tagged The Challenge on April 13, 2010 | 2 Comments »
10. Jim Peplinski
Posted in Purpose of Sport, tagged Value of Sport, Values on January 12, 2010 | 1 Comment »
What is the purpose of sport? Is it to win Olympic medals? Is it to prove the dominance of a political system? Or is it ultimately about teaching life lessons and leading a healthier and happier life through physical activity? I met Jim Peplinski, the former Flames captain almost a year ago now at the [...]
8. Neil Crone – Part 1
Posted in Value of Sport, tagged perspective, Value of Sport, Values on December 27, 2009 | 2 Comments »
In the spirit of the season, this week’s post is more of a sentimental choice for me. Neil Crone (see contributors) although now a very successful actor and comedian was once a high school football player coached by my father. As an award winning columnist, he wrote two pieces about those days. I could go [...]
4. It’s About The Journey
Posted in Value of Sport, tagged Value of Sport on December 2, 2009 | 4 Comments »
“You’re not going to get anywhere if you think you’re already there.” Anonymous As the quote implies, to get to the top you have to constantly strive to improve and for some, that means they will never be satisfied until they reach their goals. As is the case with many athletes, when you’re trying to [...]
3. The Value Of Sport
Posted in Value of Sport, tagged Sportsmanship, Value of Sport on November 26, 2009 |
Recently I have become involved with an organization called KidSport (refer to Links) which is about removing financial barriers so that all kids can experience the positive benefits of organized sport. The very first Kidsport event I attended was actually a financial donor recognition breakfast held in Vancouver earlier in the fall in which I [...]
Follow-up…
Posted in Value of Sport, tagged Sportsmanship, Value of Sport on November 18, 2009 |
From time to time I’ll post an e-mail or comment that I think has an interesting point or perspective and so here’s the first. It speaks to the value of sport for all ages and respect for one’s opponent. Thanks for that Bob. G’day Duff: Your message reminds me of our old school sports motto, [...]
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