Fwd: Mark, We Need Your Great Ideas!

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2020 Call for Speed Session Proposals

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2020 Call for Speed Session Proposals     Mark,   We are now accepting Speed Session proposals for the 2020 NRPA Annual Conference in Orlando, Florida. Speed Sessions are quick, 20-minute presentations designed to engage and inspire. These collaborative and energizing sessions cover a variety of the hottest topics and trends in parks and recreation, and are always a popular attraction for attendees at the NRPA Annual Conference.   Here are three reasons you should submit a proposal this year: These sessions are a great opportunity to share your knowledge and unique experiences with park and recreation professionals from around the country.   The sessions are only 20 minutes. No matter your speaking experience, this is a great opportunity to challenge yourself to think creatively and outside of the box for your presentation (audience participation is strongly encouraged).   Submitting a proposal is easy! All you need is a great idea or story, a catchy title, a short description (100-200 words) and a learning outcome. Submit Your Speed Session   The deadline to submit your proposal is April 30, 2020.       customerservice@nrpa.org  |  800.626.NRPA (6772)  |  www.nrpa.org © 2020 National Recreation and Park Association, All Rights Reserved

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Fwd: Virtual Training & Other Shutdown Ideas

Summary of our shutdown resources We hope everyone is managing during this time of continued limitations on practice and activities. Here is what we are doing to help keep athletes mentally sharp and physically fit:  Private Virtual Training with Tony Free Water Polo Seminars with Ricardo Azevedo 6-8 At Home Training Program  Game Viewing & Game Scoring Challenge Covid 19 Resources Private Virtual Training with Tony. This is your chance to connect personally with Tony and work on any topic of your choice! Ideas include (but are not limited to): goal setting and individual mentoring personal video review and analysis have Tony design your own custom "At Home" workout plan (fitness/workout/training) position-specific questions/training/technique leadership nutrition get any and all questions answered Sessions are 30 minutes in length, will be held over Zoom and can be scheduled at your convenience. $95 per session. To schedule your session, please send an email to sara@azevedowaterpolo.com.  FREE group virtual sessions with Ricardo Azevedo. We are also running FREE 30 minute Zoom sessions with Coach Rico Azevedo that cover a variety of of water polo topics. Sessions are open to the first 20 athletes or coaches that register.  This week's sessions are full but next week we will have sessions on: Tuesday, April 7, 10am PST Wednesday, April 8, 10am PST Thursday, April 9, 10am PST The specific themes for these sessions will be posted soon HERE. Watch recordings of each session HERE. Please send an email to sara@azevedowaterpolo.com with a request to register for a certain date.  At Home Training with the 6-8 app. Tony and Maggie Steffens have put together a complete "At Home" Training program using videos on the 6-8 Sports app.  How it Works: if you haven't already, download the 6-8 App and create an Athlete Profile go to "Basic Training" --> we will be using the videos in the "At Home" section click on one of the videos --> you will be asked to subscribe which is only $1.99/mo for ALL videos and features on the app (use code "athomeusawp" for a free month!) every morning, check the 6-8 Instagram (@68sports) to find out the workout for that day (also posted on the 6-8 website) complete the daily Challenge and tag us in your stories to show us how you're improving! LEARN MORE 6-8 Game Viewing & Scoring Practice This is a great way to stay mentally sharp (and in the water polo mindset) during the shutdown.  Here's how it works: 3 days per week, follow our @68sports Instagram stories to find out the link for that day's game footage (we will choose one quarter of a college or professional game and provide the YouTube link)  login to your account on the 6-8 Sports mobile app and click on "Game Scoring" create a new game by clicking on the little + sign in the lower right hand corner our Instagram stories will let you know which quarter and which specific athlete you will be tracking that day (also posted on the 6-8 website)  start watching the game footage on YouTube and score the athlete on your 6-8 app take a screenshot of your final game stats page send it to us -each week we will have a raffle between all those that submitted the correct stats and one person will win a special 6-8 prize! LEARN MORE Happy to help. As always, we're here to help. Reply directly to this message or send an email to sara@azevedowaterpolo.com.  Copyright © 2020 Azevedo Water Polo Inc., All rights reserved. You have opted to receive the latest updates and information on all clinics and other Azevedo events.

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Mark Rauterkus       Mark@Rauterkus.com 

Executive Director of SKWIM USA, a 501(c)(3)

The Pittsburgh Project - swim coach and head lifeguard

Coach at The Ellis School for Swimming, T&F and Triathlon

Pittsburgh Combined Water Polo Team & Renegades (Masters) 

http://CLOH.org

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Fwd: A Message to Our Partners

From the Safe Boating Campaign

Safe Boating Campaign Most of us are working from home and dreaming of normalcy. Please follow state and local public health guidance if you are recreating on the water during this time. Remember, we're all in this together. A Note to Our Partners With the ongoing coverage surrounding the coronavirus outbreak, our top priority is to keep our Safe Boating Campaign partners around the world safe. Historically the National Safe Boating Council has developed resources for partners around the world to use in their local grassroots efforts and encouraged local participation in events such as National Safe Boating Week, Wear Your Life Jacket to Work Day, and Ready, Set, Wear It Days. In following recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control, we encourage partners to postpone or cancel all large gatherings until otherwise notified by your state or local officials. Read more for event guidance related to COVID-19. The NSBC encourages partners to communicate with their local community via social media, newsletters, local newspapers, and other digital communications about recreational boating safety. During this time of social distancing, new and seasoned boaters may still be out on the water. In fact, some areas are seeing an increase in fishing and paddling activities. Please visit our Resource Kit for free social media images, videos, posts and other content. Select free resources, such as brochures, stickers, pledge cards, wristbands and other printed giveaway items are delayed due to stay-at-home orders impacting warehouse distribution and delivery. Stay in touch with us! We'll post frequent updates on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Wear Your Life Jacket to Work Day Mark your calendar! Wear Your Life Jacket to Work Day is Friday, May 15, 2020. Working from home? No worries. Let's flood social media with life jacket images and boating safety tips. We love boating and let's share it with others. It's easy to participate. Wear your life jacket to work (or at home), snap a picture and share on social media with the hashtags #lifejacket2work and #safeboating. Be sure to tag us to! (@BoatingCampaign on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram) TEMPLATE SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS Rockin' my life jacket, dreamin' of being on the water. #boatlife #lifejacket2work #workfromhome #safeboating A real boater is always ready for the water. A real boater wears it out. #lifejacket2work #safeboating Think life jackets aren't for you? Think again. Nearly 80% of people who drown weren't wearing a life jacket. #lifejacket2work #safeboating Cleaning and Storing Life Jackets Please follow state and local guidance for recreating on the water. If you think your life jacket has been exposed to a virus, clean as recommended by the manufacturer and then let dry in warm, low humidity environment for at least 72 hours before reuse. read more >> Upcoming Events May 15, 2020 WEAR YOUR LIFE JACKET TO WORK DAY find free resources May 16-22, 2020 NATIONAL SAFE BOATING WEEK read our blog view this email in your browser Copyright © 2020 National Safe Boating Council, All rights reserved. Thank you for your support of the Safe Boating Campaign. For more information, please visit www.safeboatingcampaign.com Our mailing address is: National Safe Boating Council 8140 Flannery Court Manassas, VA 20109  of any trade, firm or corporation name is for the information and convenience of the public, and does not constitute endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the U.S. Coast Guard.

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Executive Director of SKWIM USA dot org, a 501(c)(3)

Mark@SKWIMUSA.org

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Also publishing at https://CLOH.org

Wayne Fontana's Fumbles

Just because it surfaced again. This is not an April Fool's joke, sadly. 

The great TP shortage at the outset of the pandemic

A man shopping in a supermarket brought his purchase of two cans of dog food to the checkout counter. The cashier asked, "Sir, do you have a dog?"

"Yes." replied the man.

"Well, where is it?" asked the cashier.

"I left him at home." He answered.

"Sorry," the cashier said, "You can't buy the dog food if I can't see the dog. Those are the rules!"

The next day he returned to the store and brought some cat food to the checkout. "Do you have a cat?" asked the cashier.

"Yes," he said, "but I left him at home."

"Sorry," she said, "If I can't see the cat, I can't sell you the food. Those are the rules!"

The next day the man walked into the store with a brown paper bag. He walked up to the cashier and said, "Here. Put your hand in here."

The cashier put her hand in and said, "It's soft and warm. What is it?"

The man replied, "I'd like three rolls of toilet paper!"