A FREE sports program
The 2007-08 breakaway season will be the seventh year the program is offered.
- A FREE sports program for 10-15 year olds
- Ends with 5-10 minutes positive high impact talk about real life issues
- FREE refreshments for kids following the program
Our Vision
The vision of Breakaway is to reach youth ages 10 to 15 in our community through a proactive outreach sports program, specifically designed to focus on developing integrity and moral character in these youth. This purpose is achieved through a weekly sports program ending with a high impact talk about issues relevant to the lives of the participants.
Where?
There are two local gyms that are currently being used, one located in Fergus (St. Joseph Catholic School) and one in Elora (Elora Public School).
What?
Several different sports are played during Breakaway: indoor soccer, floor hockey, borden ball and basketball. All of these sports are refereed according to the rules of the game. In addition, the referee enforces Breakaway’s code of sportsmanship and respect for others. Breakaway has a policy of non-contact in every sport. For each sport played, Breakaway offers the same level of protection from injury that the public schools would require.
Parents
All guardians of the participants in Breakaway are required to sign a waiver of release before participating in any Breakaway activity. This waiver also includes any medical information of which we must be aware. Volunteers for Breakaway bring these waivers with them for all activities on a weekly basis.
Parents are also an integral part of Breakaway. Each week, they are welcome to be spectators in both gyms. They are encouraged to be present for every part of our program.
Members of Breakaway have had classes in the rendering of first aid to deal with sports injuries.
Registration
Registration will be at St. Joseph Catholic School (150 Strathallan St., Fergus) on Wednesday, October 3rd 2007 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. It will be on a first come first serve basis.
First Session
The first session will be the following Wednesday at both gyms. The times will be announced at the opening night and we will contact by phone.
