Hi everyone,

Please see below important news about Synchro Canada:

1. Follow live the 2010 Canadian Espoir Championships
   Feel as if you would be in Montreal for the 2010 Canadian Espoir Championships by visiting the competition page on our Website! You'll find live results, draws, final schedule, picture, a Twitter feeds and more. Check the official 2010 Canadian Espoir Championships section now: http://www.synchro.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=156&Itemid=40&lang=english. Read the press release: Nearly 430 athletes to battle for spots on the 2010 Canadian national 13-15 team (http://www.synchro.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=202&Itemid=64&lang=english)
   

2. Communicating the Vision – June 2010
   Read the June 2010 edition of Communicating the Vision by Synchro Canada President Lisa Schott : http://www.synchro.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=203&Itemid=64&lang=english. 
   

3. Car rental agreement that members can take advantage of
   Synchro Canada invites all its members to take advantage of this multi national sport organizations agreement with National and Enterprise. By subscribing to the National and Enterprise Emerald Club, which is totally free, you'll have those benefits:

   1. North American consistent pricing for National and Enterprise (more details: http://www.synchro.ca/images/stories/documents/Newsletter/national_enterprise_synchro_canada.pdf)

   2. Fee for Additional Drivers has been waived ($11.00)

   3. Fee for One day rentals has been waive  ($7.00)

   4. Fee for Young drivers has been waived ($25.00 per day)

   5. City Surcharge fees for Calgary ($5.00), Edmonton ($5.00), Vancouver ($3.00), Toronto ($5.00), Montreal ($3.00), Winnipeg ($3.00) and Halifax ($3.00) have been waived.

   6. Best Rating for National Car Rental. If there is a lower price in the system than the “negotiated contracted rate”, you automatically get that price (3-4 % total cost savings in Canada, 7-8% cost savings in the USA)No Energy Recovery Fees

   7. Contract includes Mini-van and SUV pricing

   8. Any car classes not listed in the agreement for National Car Rental receive automatic 15% off discount/ 20% off in USA.

   9. Weekly rates calculated at 6 X the daily rate (one day free)

   10. Monthly rates calculated at 24 X the daily rate (up to 7 days free)

   11. Fee for Emerald Club waived

   12. Choose your own vehicle and collect reward miles or rental credits.

   13. Enterprise can ”pick you up”

   All you have to do is to subscribe to the National Enterprise Emerald Club, which is similar to an Aeroplan Program, and use Synchro Canada Program Code: XVC5138.

   More details: http://www.synchro.ca/images/stories/documents/Newsletter/national_enterprise_synchro_canada.pdf

    

4. Job opportunity
   Administrative Coordinator in Calgary, AB (Own the Podium)
   Details: http://ownthepodium.org/careers.aspx
   
   
   
5. News from the members
   Do you have any news that you would like to share with other provinces and members? That news can be on any subject, including about an athlete, coach, administrator or official, or even on your provincials programs or competitions. Send them to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it and we’ll be more than happy to share it with the other members.

   Newfoundland and Labrador
   The 2008-2009 Mount Pearl Tier 6 team has been named Mount Pearl Team of the Year at the 21st Annual Focus On Youth Awards Show, May 12, 2010. The team, ranked according to their community involvement, school performance and athletic performance, beat three other sporting teams. Congratulations to Laura Osmond, Gillian Sullivan, Jessica Reid, Robyn French, Jessica McCormick, Laura Ings, Melissa Good, Jessica Collins and their coaches. Here is the presentation text: In their first crack on the national stage, the Mount Pearl Synchro Tier 6 Team won the Gold Medal at the Eastern Atlantic Divisional in Toronto. This team is very dedicated to their sport, spending on average 13 pool hours, 4 martial arts hours and 3 gymnastic hours in training each week. The group is also very active in the community and regularly participates in food drives and fundraisers.

   Quebec
   Synchro Canada’s Athlete Council President Sarah-Ève Pelletier have been named broadcast attorney for the International Olympic Committee. Congratulations!