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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver Weekend, Saturday March 31, 2007 - 39 Leadership skills important Join us on Sunday for Brunch Continued from page 37 director of the Halton Hurricanes, will handle soccer and volleyball while the basketball director will be named soon. Full-time ALPA teachers would meet with the technical directors every two weeks. The program also entails the hiring of qualified instructors who would be present at each 75-minute morning class. They would be aided about 70 per cent of the time by an ALPA teacher. Prevent burnout "After two weeks teaching one sport, the third week will be an unrelated sport," said McNeice. "That's to help prevent burnout." Activities such as cross-country skiing, racquetball and low organizational games will be scheduled. Fun will be a key component in the program, always an important aspect in teaching 12-14 year old kids, says McNeice. For 40 minutes each afternoon, four days a week, nutrition, fitness training, athletic leadership and exercise science will be taught. The scholastic timetable, while being well within Ontario Education Ministry guidelines, will be more flexible to suit the special schedule of the ALPA participants. The long-term goal of the ALPA program is to develop students who can provide athletic leadership at whatever high school they attend, instill a healthy lifestyle that will guide them the rest of their lives, and improve their skills as they move through the high school and university levels of competition, says McNeice. "And it's the chance for a kid to experience two years having fun at something they feel passionate about," he added. The program isn't inexpensive -- tuition is $11,500 a year -- but since the school is a religious-based, non-profit private educational institution, there are tax refunds available for parents. In its first year, ALPA will have 25-36 students enrolled. McNeice has until March 31 to hire teachers for the course. "We have special programs for art and music students, so it just makes sense there should be a program for athletics as well," said McNeice. For more information, phone the school at 905-6397364 or visit burlingtonchristian.net. Now Booking For 2007 & 2008 Weddings First Communions Bridal Showers Baby Showers Anniversaries Birthday Parties Christmas Parties WEDDING OPEN HOUSE April 14 & 15/07 Please join us anytime on Saturday, April 14 or Sunday, April 15, between the hours of 10am and 5pm. We have our wedding professional on hand to help you plan your perfect wedding or simply tour you around our beautiful inn. The Glenerin Inn 1695 The Collegeway, Mississauga www.glenerininn.com 905-828-6103 THURSDAY MARCH 29 - MONDAY APRIL 9 COME ENJOY ALL THE FUN RIDES INCLUDE Ferris Wheel Scrambler Cliff Hanger Berry-Go-Round Orient Express Swinger Fire Chief Bumble Bee Bop Bumper Cars Carousel ALL RIDES 1 Coupon Only Coupons are $2 each or 10 for $15 To place your business logo or name here, call your Classified Sales Representative today! 905.632.4440