Events
2011-2012 Calendar of Events
Sports, Race, and Media: Panel Discussion with Ron Thomas
Tuesday, February 21st, 2012, 6-8pm
John D O'Bryant African American Institute, Northeastern University
Sport in Society and Northeastern’s Office of Institutional Diversity and Equity are thrilled to bring Sport in Society Excellence in Sports Journalism Lifetime Award Honoree, Ron Thomas to Northeastern for a panel discussion on race and sports. The panel will feature:
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Ron Thomas, Morehouse College Journalism and Sports Program
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Derrick Jackson, Boston Globe
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Tito Jackson, Boston City Council
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Adrian Walker, Boston Globe
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Charles Fountain, Northeastern University School of Journalism
The panel discussion will commemorate Ron's work, celebrate Black History Month, and educate the community on the intersection of sport and social issues. We invite students, staff, faculty and friends of the University and Boston community to learn about his work and the important issues he has addressed over the years.
4th Annual Junior Coach Leadership Convention
February 22-23, 2012
Northeastern University
100 Junior Coaches from 32 Playworks schools will be coming together for two days of fun, educational and FREE programming during their February vacation at Sport in Society & Playworks MetroBoston's signature event. Students will participate in goal-setting, public speaking, team-building and anti-bullying workshops. Students will also share best practices during a Games Showcase and experience Northeastern University through the eyes of a college student.
Red Auerbach Double Dutch Tournament
Saturday, April 7, 2012 9:30am - 3pm
Solomon Court, Northeastern University
This tournament provides teams an opportunity to showcase their skills and test their hard work in a competitive setting. Groups from all over Massachusetts will compete in their appropriate age and experience category. Jumpers of any level -- from beginner to advanced -- are welcome. Jumpers must be in grades 1-12 to participate. To register, contact Caitlin Geddes at 617.373.4889 or c.geddes@neu.edu.
Massachusetts State Double Dutch League Tournament
Saturday, May 5th, 2012 9:30am – 2:30pm
Solomon Court, Northeastern University
This all-state tournament, sanctioned by the American Double Dutch League, serves as the qualifier for the 2011 ADDL World Championships. Registration fees apply. To register, contact Caitlin Geddes at 617.373.4889 or c.geddes@neu.edu.
Past Events
Double Dutch Friendship Tournament
February 4th, 2012, 10:00am-2:00pm
Orchard Gardens School, Roxbury MA
This tournament provides teams an opportunity to get a jump on their season and have fun Double Dutching together! Jumpers of any level -- from beginner to advanced -- are welcome. Jumpers must be in grades 1-12 to participate. To register, contact Caitlin Geddes at 617.373.4889 or c.geddes@neu.edu.
Boston Scholar Athlete Program: Coaches Academy
Tuesday, January 24th, 2011 4:30-7:30pm
Suffolk Construction Training Center
The Boston Coaches Academy provides BPS Coaches with access to the highest level of professional development from Boston Youth Sports Initiative, Wheelock College, Sport in Society, Positive Coaching Alliance, and the Institute for Sport Coaching. The curriculum will help coaches grow on the field, but also develop or reinforce their skills as mentors, off the field. Sport in Society will facilitate a course designed to cultivate the concept of “TEAM” on and off the playing fields. Using an approach based on active leadership skills, participants learn how to engage parental and community partner support. Learn more about the Boston Scholar Athlete Program here.
MVP Institute
Tuesday, January 3 - Thursday, January 5, 9am-4pm
Cabral Center, Northeastern University
MVP is a leadership program that motivates both men and women to play a central role in solving problems that have historically been considered "women’s issues:" rape, battery, and sexual harassment. Utilizing the unique bystander approach to prevention, the MVP program views all individuals not as potential perpetrators or victims, but as empowered bystanders who can recognize and confront abuse. The MVP Program inspires leadership by empowering individuals with concrete options to effect change on these issues.
The MVP Institute is a three-day interactive trainings designed for adults and adult educators, led by engaging and knowledgeable teams of male and female facilitators. Upon completion of the Institute, participants receive a copy of the MVP curriculum and are certified to utilize it with their direct service population. Male and female adult educators and youth service providers are encouraged to attend. The Institute is also open to other adults who are interested in exploring the topic of men’s violence against women. For more information or to register, contact Jarrod Chin at j.chin@neu.edu or 617-373-8420.
Stand Up
Tuesday, December 13th, 2011, 9am-1pm
Matthews Arena, Northeastern University
This December, thousands of middle and high school students and teachers from across New England will come together to take a stand against all forms of bullying. Stand Up will educate, motivate and empower young people to actively promote positive social change in their schools and communities. We invite you to join with the STAND UP 2011 Community Coalition, consisting of prominent national and community-based organizations including: Sport in Society at Northeastern University, The Massachusetts Aggression Reduction Center and The Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association in standing up to bullying. For more information or to register, visit http://www.standup2011.org/
Boston Public School’s Middle School Double Dutch Tournament
Saturday, December 10th, 2011, 10:00am-2:00pm
Kroc Center, 650 Dudley Street, Boston, MA
This tournament provides teams an opportunity to showcase their skills and test their hard work in a competitive setting. Groups from Boston middle schools will compete in their appropriate age and experience category. For more information or contact Caitlin at 617-373-4889 or c.geddes@neu.edu.
Double Dutch Coaches Workshop
Reggie Lewis Center
This hands-on clinic for coaches of all levels will teach the technical aspects of competitive Double Dutch. In addition, experienced coaches will lead discussions about topics related to starting and coaching a Double Dutch team. It's a great opportunity to meet other coaches. For more information or to register contact Caitlin at 617-373-4889 or c.geddes@neu.edu.
Verizon Foundation Domestic Violence Prevention Event
Friday, October 28th, 2011 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Cabral Center, Northeastern University
Building on Northeastern University and Verizon’s shared commitment to ending domestic violence, Sport in Society will host an event celebrating Verizon grant recipients and the foundation’s focus on engaging men in the prevention of gender based violence. This event utilizes Sport in Society’s internationally recognized MVP program as a basis for grant recipients to learn and discuss more effective strategies for enlisting men in the prevention of domestic violence. Hosted in October to coincide with Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Verizon Foundation event will feature a keynote speaker from a selected former or current Sport in Society staff members, who have years of experience educating young men and boys on the importance of being allies toward women in the prevention of gender based violence. Each speaker has a wealth of knowledge about engaging men and experience of providing pro-active calls for males to take a stronger stance against gender-based violence. This event will serve as a catalyst for grant recipients to think more critically about how they can better enlist men in supporting their mission to end domestic violence. Learn more about the Verizon Foundation here. For more information contact Jarrod at 617-373-8420 or j.chin@neu.edu.
Professional Development Session 1: Incorporating Peace-Building Into Your Program
Northeastern University
Sport in Society, in conjunction with Humanities Center's Artists and Practitioners in Residence Program, will host a professional development training for local sport and development programs, Tenacity, Squashbusters, and Playworks. The Training will be led by renowned Peace Activist, and Founder/Director of "Seeds of Peace" Barbara Gottschalk, who will be participating in a five-day residency on the Northeastern campus. The focus of the professional development training would be how to better incorporate peace-building into their programs. Utilizing the expertise of Barbara Gottschalk, this professional development seminar will provide each program’s staff with the skills to develop a plan on how to intentionally infuse peace building into their curriculum. Learn more about Barbara Gottschalk here. For more information contact Jarrod at 617-373-8420 or j.chin@neu.edu.
Boston Scholar Athlete Program: Coaches Academy
Suffolk Training Center
The Boston Coaches Academy provides BPS Coaches with access to the highest level of
professional development from Boston Youth Sports Initiative, Wheelock College, Sport in Society, Positive Coaching Alliance, and the Institute for Sport Coaching. The curriculum will help coaches grow on the field, but also develop or reinforce their skills as mentors, off the field. The Boston Scholar Athlete Program selected Sport in Society to facilitate a course designed to cultivate the concept of “TEAM” on and off the playing fields. Using an approach based on active leadership skills, participants learn how to engage parental and community partner support. Learn more about the Boston Scholar Athlete Program here. For more information, contact Caitlin at 617-373-4889 or c.geddes@neu.edu.
G-Force Invisible Athlete Forum
Monday, October 17th, 6:30-8pm
Sunday School Auditorium, 247 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA
Sport in Society is proud to co-host a G-Force Invisible Athlete Forum, part of a series of
forums inviting students, athletes, coaches and parents to learn about the experiences of LGBT athletes in a comfortable live setting. G-Force, an all-star hockey team of gay athletes, will play a series of games against local teams and speak to colleges and prep schools around New England. The weekend will culminate with an Invisible Athlete Forum attended by the men's and women's hockey teams for the 4 Beanpot schools. Athletes will listen to and question some of sports’ most accomplished athletes as they discuss what it’s like to come out to teammates, how being gay affected the physical and emotional aspects of competition, and how being gay in sports has changed their lives. Learn more about G-Force here. For more information, contact Jarrod at 617-373-8420 or j.chin@neu.edu. See the flyer here.
Sport in Society and Haymarket Books Present: Olympic and Civil Rights Icon John Carlos
Friday, October 14th, 5:00PM
Northeastern University's Curry Student Center, Rm 444
360 Huntington Ave Boston, MA 02115
Carlos will give a presentation and sign copies of his new autobiography, The John Carlos Story: The Sports Moment That Changed the World. Seen around the world, John Carlos and Tommie Smith’s Black Power salute on the 1968 Olympic podium sparked controversy and career fallout. Yet their show of defiance remains one of the most iconic images of Olympic history and the Black Power movement. Come hear the remarkable story of one of the men behind the salute, lifelong activist, John Carlos. A short video trailer for the book can be found here. A review of The John Carlos Story from The New York Times can be found here.
John Carlos is an African American former track and field athlete, professional football player, and a founding member of the Olympic Project for Human Rights. He won the bronze medal in the 200-meter race at the 1968 Olympics, where his Black Power salute on the podium with Tommie Smith was seen the world over.
Dream Big Leadership Conference
Tuesday, June 7, 2011, 8:30am - 1:30pm
Northeastern University
The 1st Annual Dream Big! Leadership Conference will provide opportunities for junior high and high school girls to meet and interact with accomplished women on a college campus while learning about the wide range of career opportunities that are available to them in today’s society. Girls will hear from women who have participated in sports and physical activities and went on to become presidents, doctors, lawyers, financial advisors and sports commentators to teachers, non-profit leaders, professional athletes, scientist and coaches. Learn more about the conference and Dream Big here.
RBI Life Skills Conference
Northeastern University
Major League Baseball's Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) is a youth outreach program designed to increase participation and interest in baseball and softball, encourage academic participation and achievement, increase the number of talented athletes prepared to play in college and minor leagues, promote greater inclusion of minorities into the mainstream of the game and teach the value of teamwork. At the RBI Life Skills Conference, 500 local Baseball/Softball players from 5-18 years old will be honored for their great service and committment to their communities. The day will begin with breakfast at the Boston Police Headquarters, then move into breakout educational and training sessions for the day. Learn more about RBI here.
Celtics Stay in School Celebration Event
Thursday, May 26, 2011, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Matthews Arena, Northeastern University
The Celtics Stay in School program honors 1,000 Boston public middle school students for their attendance and academic accomplishments. These students are rewarded each month for perfect attendance and on-time arrival for school. The event is presented by Arbella Insurance and is a collaboration of efforts from the Celtics, the New England Sports Museum, Sport in Society and the Boston Public Schools. This year's featured speakers include Mayor Thomas M. Menino, Boston Public Schools Superintendent Carol Johnson, Celtics President Rich Gotham, and Sport in Society Executive Director Dan Lebowitz. Learn more about the Celtics Stay in School program here.
Boston Scholar Athlete Program: Coaches Academy
Suffolk Construction Training Center
The Boston Coaches Academy provides BPS Coaches with access to the highest level of professional development from Boston Youth Sports Initiative, Wheelock College, Sport in Society, Positive Coaching Alliance, and the Institute for Sport Coaching. The curriculum will help coaches grow on the field, but also develop or reinforce their skills as mentors, off the field. The Boston Scholar Athlete Program selected Sport in Society to facilitate a course designed to cultivate the concept of “TEAM” on and off the playing fields. Using an approach based on active leadership skills, participants learn how to engage parental and community partner support. Learn more about the Boston Scholar Athlete Program here.
Massachusetts State Double Dutch Tournament
Saturday, April 30th, 2011
Cabot Gym, Northeastern University
On Saturday, April 30th, Massachusetts teams will vie for an invitation to the American Double Dutch League World Tournament. Teams achieving National Level Scores will be invited to represent Massachusetts at the 38th Annual American Double Dutch League World’s Invitational Double Dutch Championship, June 16-18, 2011 in Sumter, South Carolina.
Free Community Fun Fair
Saturday, April 30th, 2011
Cabot Gym at Northeastern University
Sport in Society’s Student Leadership Group invites you to the Free Fun Fair at Northeastern University. Join us for a free-throw shooting contest, Double Dutch, hula hooping competition, relay races, and pie eating contest. Officers from the Boston Police Department will be the featured competitor at each station, so bring your game face! There will also be special performances, food, bake sale, and community groups. The event is part of Global Youth Service Day, an annual campaign that celebrates and mobilizes the millions of children and youth who improve their communities each day of the year through service and service-learning. State Farm Foundation is the US Presenting Sponsor of Global Youth Service Day. About State Farm: State Farm insures more cars and homes than any other insurer in the U.S., is the leading insurer of watercraft and is also a leading insurer in Canada. State Farm's 17,700 agents and more than 67,000 employees serve 81 million policies and accounts - almost 79 million auto, fire, life and health policies in the United States and Canada, and nearly 2 million bank accounts. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company is the parent of the State Farm family of companies. State Farm is ranked No. 34 on the Fortune 500 list of largest companies. For more information, please visit statefarm.com or in Canada statefarm.ca
Mass Student Athlete Day
April 12th, 2011, 8:30am - 12:00pm
Curry Student Center Ballroom, Northeastern University
This awards ceremony is designed to recognize Massachusetts high school student-athletes who have demonstrated excellence in three disciplines: academics, athletics and citizenship. The theme of this year’s event is “The Role of Athletics in Encouraging Respect.” Every school nominates the four most deserving student-athletes (two male, two female) that merit this recognition and have participated in community service.
Red Auerbach Invitational Double Dutch Tournament
Saturday, April 9th, 2011
Cabot Gym, Northeastern University
The Red Auerbach Youth Foundation and Sport in Society invite you to the 15th Annual Red Auerbach Invitational Double Dutch Tournament! There is no cost to enter. For details read the tournament flyer, then fill out the registration forms, and see the rules, sample permission slip, and sample score sheets. Friends, family, and others are invited to come cheer the teams on. There is no cost for spectators.
Boston Immersion & Excursion Event: Beyond Duck Tours
Tuesday, April 5th, 2011
Panel Discussion: Noon - 1:00pm in Dodge Hall, 324 Huntington Ave., Room 450
Neighborhood Tour: 1:30 - 3pm
Interested in preventing dating violence or holistic approaches to the health of youth and the community? Ever wanted to learn more about the neighborhoods of Boston? Join us on Tuesday for a panel discussion with representatives from Boston Public Health Commission's Division of Violence Prevention and Boston Centers for Youth & Families' Community Learning Initiative. Afterwards, Adalberto Teixeira, Deputy Director of Human Services, will host a guided tour of the "Circle of Promise Neighborhoods," including Roxbury, Dorchester, Jamaica Plain, and the South End. Space is limited on the tour. Learn more about the event here.
The Role of Athletics in Deterring Bullying and Encouraging Respect Workshops
March 23-24, 2011
Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association Headquarters, Franklin, MA
Sport in Society and the MIAA are using the power and appeal of sports to tackle the issue of bullying head-on at The Role of Athletics in Deterring Bullying and Encouraging Respect Workshops. From Cape Cod to the Berkshires, student athletes are role models and central figures in their high schools. Capitalizing on their position of influence, the event will train them to create a bully-free culture in their schools by inspiring and empowering other young people to also work for change. Rooted in the bystander approach to education, these workshops raise awareness about the severity of bullying in our schools, open dialogue among the student leaders, challenge their thinking, and inspire their leadership in preventing the devastating effects bullying has on young lives.
Boston City Council White Ribbon Day Proclamation
March 9, 2011
Boston City Hall
White Ribbon Day is an international effort to engage more men and boys to help end male violence against women. Through this proclamation event, you can invite and inspire men in your communities to make a public and private commitment to promote respectful, safe and healthy relationships and communities. Find out more at http://www.janedoe.org/whiteribbonday/default.html
3rd Annual Junior Coach Leadership Convention
February 23-24, 2011
Northeastern University
100 Junior Coaches from 27 Playworks schools will be coming together for two days of fun, educational and FREE programming during their February vacation at Sport in Society & Playworks MetroBoston's signature event. Students will participate in goal-setting, public speaking, team-building and anti-bullying workshops. Students will also share best practices during a Games Showcase and experience Northeastern University through the eyes of a college student. Learn more here!
Double Dutch Coaches Training
February 9, 2011
Lawrence, MA
The Red Auerbach Youth Foundation, Play Ball Foundation, and Sport in Society will bring essential resources to train Lawrence Public School educators in the sport of Double Dutch. Coach Patti Travers of the Beantown Jumpers and Coach Mary Griffin of Irving Middle School will present the fundamentals of starting and running a double dutch team.
MLK Double Dutch Friendship Tournament
Saturday, January 15, 2011, 10am-12:30pm
Mildred Avenue Community Center, 5 Mildred Ave, Mattapan, MA 02126
The Double Dutch League of Massachusetts welcomes you to the 2nd Annual MLK Double Dutch Friendship Tournament! Join us to learn about competitive double dutch, and participate in speed, compulsory, and free style routines. There is no cost to enter.
Mentors in Violence Prevention: Winter Institute 2011
Tuesday, January 4 - Thursday, January 6
9am - 5pm
Cabral Center, Northeastern University
MVP is a leadership program that motivates both men and women to play a central role in solving problems that have historically been considered "women’s issues:" rape, battery, and sexual harassment. Utilizing the unique bystander approach to prevention, the MVP program views all individuals not as potential perpetrators or victims, but as empowered bystanders who can recognize and confront abuse. The MVP Program inspires leadership by empowering individuals with concrete options to effect change on these issues.
MVP Institutes are three-day interactive trainings designed for adults and adult educators, led by engaging and knowledgeable teams of male and female facilitators. Upon completion of the Institute, participants receive a copy of the MVP curriculum and are certified to utilize it with their direct service population.
Male and female adult educators and youth service providers are encouraged to attend. The Institute is also open to other adults who are interested in exploring the topic of men’s violence against women.
Jump Boston! Double Dutch Tournament
Saturday, December 18, 2010, 10:15am-2pm
Mildred Avenue Community Center, 5 Mildred Ave, Mattapan, MA 02126
This tournament provides teams an opportunity to showcase their skills and test their hard work in a competitive setting. Groups from Boston middle schools will compete in their appropriate age and experience category.
Panel: Sports Making a Difference in the World: A Social Entrepreneurial Approach
Monday, November 15, 5 pm – 7 pm
101 Churchill Hall, Northeastern University, 360 Huntington Avenue, Boston MA
Sport is a powerful platform and educational tool that is rapidly expanding as a vehicle for social entrepreneurs seeking to tackle some of the world’s most urgent social issues. Today, over 400 organizations across the United States are recognized as “Sports Based Youth Development Programs” and there are over 12,000 registered members on the Sport for Development online community. Sport is a universal language with vast financial resources ($120 TRILLION globally) and unparalleled media attention; its potential to serve as a vehicle for positive social transformation is therefore immense.
But how do we properly harness this potential? The main focus of our discussion will be how we take great ideas for using sport to change the world and turn those ideas into sustainable businesses and organizations that have lasting impact and value. Just as with any social change work, the most effective social entrepreneurs are those who are able to couple their passion and the excitement of their sector, with well-tested and sustainable business models. Our panelists represent a diverse pool of individuals working within this space, from nonprofit directors, to educators and consultants, who will discuss the abundant opportunities within the sport and social entrepreneurship field and how we can enhance the impact and capacity of this exciting sector:
Mark Crandall, is the Founder and Executive Director of Hoops 4 Hopes, a global not-for-profit organization that has supported youth development throughout southern Africa for more than 15 years. H4H currently engages over 10,000 youth in basketball and life skills programming and partners with more than 150 schools, children’s shelters, and community groups in Zimbabwe and South Africa to encourage more children to get off the streets and participate. Mark started his basketball career in the 1970's under the tutorage of NY State's most winning coach, and was captain of his high school basketball and soccer teams. Mark was selected as a Rotary Exchange student in 1984 and spent his junior year of high school in Zimbabwe. He received a BA in Sociology from the University of Vermont and went to the School for International Training in Melbourne, Australia. Mark has worked at the American International School, Bangkok and co-founded the East Hampton Sports Camp in Long Island and Camp JoJo/ Sports Camp in Harare, Zimbabwe. He played for the Celtics, Raiders, and Dolphins in the Zimbabwean and South African basketball leagues. This global experience led him to start Hoops 4 Hope in 1995, providing sports, fun, education, life skills, and opportunity for young people. He and his wife Sue de Lara live between Cape Town, South Africa and Long Island, New York with their two daughters, Zola and Inez.
Cynthia Drayton divides her time between the Projects Management Team and her passion of building the sport for social change global community at Ashoka’s Changemakers. Changemakers is a community of action where social innovators from around the world collaborate on solutions. A lifelong involvement in both grassroots and elite sports, she has witnessed time and again the transformative power of sport as a tool for social change. Cynthia strives to one day see a Sport for Social Change global and sustainable community start to take root-the place to gather for innovators, fans and enthusiasts to share best practices and connect to the investment community. She is a US Figure Skating National Judge and recently judged the 2008 US National Figure Skating Championships. An avid hiker, she’s climbed all 46 peaks over 4000 feet in the Adirondacks . Cynthia received a BA in Political Science and French from Mount Holyoke College and a MA in Communications from New York University.
Max Fripp, Playworks Metro Boston’s Executive Director, brings 11 years experience working with schools to develop and deliver innovative learning opportunities to impact students' leadership and academic development. Playworks is a national nonprofit organization that supports learning by providing safe, healthy and inclusive play and physical activity to schools at recess and throughout the entire school day. Prior to taking on his current role at the helm of Playworks’ Boston office, Max spent four years at Citizen Schools where he focused on national growth and partnership development. Max is deeply committed to using play to transform individuals, groups and communities. Most recently, Max was a participant in the 2010 Social Innovation Forum, an initiative of Root Cause, a national leader in social impact research and consulting. Through a rigorous selection process involving social issue experts, philanthropists, and leading practitioners, Playworks was selected as an innovative, results-oriented nonprofit poised for growth and increased social impact. Max participated in an intensive year of executive coaching and consulting aimed at further developing Playworks as an impactful, scalable, and marketable social solution.
Meghan O. Mahoney, Director of Programs at Northeastern University’s Sport in Society, has 5 years of experience in the sport and social change sector, though she has a lifetime of experience in sport and social change work. Meghan is responsible for providing vision, leadership, and direction to all aspects of Sport in Society’s training, outreach, education and consulting programs. Specifically, she provides oversight and management of the programs’ progress against goals, quality, integration, evaluation, staffing and participates in the strategic growth and development of the organization.
Prior to taking on her current role, Meghan served as Manager of Operations and Strategic Communications and was responsible for ensuring productive and efficient internal operations, as well as expansion of Sport in Society’s advocacy efforts. Meghan first joined Sport in Society in 2006 as an Americorps*VISTA; as a VISTA member she was responsible for building programmatic capacity through research and marketing. Prior to joining Sport in Society, Meghan carried out a year of international research as a Thomas J. Watson Fellow. Meghan’s independent research project, “Life Without Title IX: The International Development of Women’s Ice Hockey,” was an in-depth study of the transnational female sporting experience in Denmark, South Africa, and New Zealand. Meghan is a 2005 graduate of the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, MA, where she majored in English with minors in Philosophy and Creative Writing. During her four years on the varsity ice hockey team, she was a three-time ECAC All Star, an ECAC All-Rookie All Star, a three-time All-American Academic All Star, and was named to the 2005 ESPN the Magazine Academic All-District I Team. Meghan is pursuing an MBA at Northeastern University.
Dr. William Tiga Tita, Northeastern University, teaches in the College of Business, and is a visiting faculty member at Stellenbosch University in South Africa. Dr. Tita has been Program Manager and Chief Technical Advisor in the Private Sector Development Program of the U.N. Development Program and founder of IOCS-African Informatics, S.A., a Cameroonian software engineering firm and software reseller. He serves on several high-tech company boards. Tita has been recognized by the International Development Agencies, notably the World Bank, as a pioneer and expert in distance learning and eCommerce. He is also a Kent Fellow on Social Ethics from University of Southern California where he completed his post-doctoral studies. Tita’s re- search interests are in exploring the role of the Web in trade development and education and training, in general, for the emerging economies. Other primary teaching and research interests are professional ethics, e-commerce, entrepreneur- ship, social entrepreneurship, and strategy in the global economy.
Find out more about Northeastern's Entrepeneurship Week at: http://www.northeastern.edu/eweek/2010/index.html
Double Dutch Coaches Workshop
Time: Saturday, November 13, 10am-12:15pm
Location: Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center
This hands-on clinic for coaches of all levels will teach the technical aspects of competitive Double Dutch. In addition, experienced coaches will lead discussions about topics related to starting and coaching a Double Dutch team. Topics may include team building, conflict resolution, parental and community involvement and fundraising. It's also a great opportunity to meet other coaches. To see a full agenda, click here.
6th Annual All Means All Conference
Time: September 24, 2010, 9am-3pm
Location: Northeastern University's Curry Student Center
On September 24th, Sport in Society will host the 6th Annual All Means All Conference in partnership with BOSTnet, Build the Out-of-School Time Network. All Means All is a day to gather for exploring, networking and learning about strategies for meeting the needs of children of ALL abilities. This Statewide conference continues to be one of the only events in Massachusetts devoted to Inclusion resources and information specifically designed for OST.
Fair Play Screening Hosted by We Play to Win
Time: October 3, 2010, 3pm – 6 pm
Location: Los Angeles, CA
SIS partner organization We Play to Win invites you to an Los Angeles screening of Fair Play, the fourth story of acclaimed filmmaker Connie Field’s Have You Heard From Johannesburg, which shows how sports boycotts helped bring South Africa’s apartheid government to its knees. Visit We Play to Win (www.weplaytowin.org) for event details. The Have You Heard from Johannesburg Campaign is a partnership of Clarity Films, Active Voice and Steps International, with major funding provided by the Ford Foundation. Visit www.activevoice.net/haveyouheard.html to learn more.
Double Dutch Coaches Training
Thursday, September 23, 2010, 3:30pm – 5:30pm
Reggie Lewis Track + Field Center, Boston
Calling All Physical Education Instructors, Program Leaders, Youth Workers, Coaches, and Teachers interested in Professional Development training in Double Dutch! JUMP BOSTON will be offering free Professional Development Double Dutch Training on September 23rd! Come learn from Boston’s most prominent Double Dutch coaches and sign up for our Fall-Winter tournament series.
3:30pm -3:45pm Light Refreshments
3:45pm – 5:50pm Introductions, Opening Remarks
5:50pm – 4:00pm Demonstration
4:00pm – 5:00pm Basic and Intermediate Instruction/Demo
5:00pm – 5:15pm GoGirlGo-How to Coach Girls/Review of Package Information
5:15pm – 5:30pm Questions and Answers, Raffle
In partnership with: Boston Public Schools, Boston Youth Sports Initiative, GoGirlGo! Boston, Dream Big, The Red Auerbach Foundation, and The Play Ball Foundation
MVP Summer 2010 Institute
July 13-15, 2010
Raytheon Amphitheater, Northeastern University
The MVP Institute is an interactive training designed to prepare adults and adult educators to facilitate the MVP curriculum in their own organizations, schools, and communities. For more information or to register, contact Jarrod Chin at j.chin@neu.edu or 617-373-8420.
MVP Training at St. John's Preparatory School
June 10-11, 2010
Danvers, Mass.
Sport in Society MVP trainers will deliver its inovative and unique training to St. John's Preparatory School.
Celtics Stay in School Event
May 27, 2010
Matthews Arena at Northeastern University
The Boston Celtics Stay in School program is presented by Arbella Insurance and is a collaboration of efforts from the Celtics, the New England Sports Museum, Northeastern University's Sport in Society and the Boston Public Schools. The 2009-10 season marks the 19th year of the Stay in School program in Boston Public Middle Schools.
Film Screening: Fair Play
Screening and Panel Discussion at 6 pm; Networking event at 8 pm
Boston Public Library Copley Branch
Join Sport in Society and South Africa Partners for a special sneak preview Fair Play, a powerful new documentary about citizens around the world who leveraged sports to bring the human rights crisis in South Africa to the forefront of global attention. Part of a powerful new series called HAVE YOU HEARD FROM JOHANNESBURG by acclaimed by filmmaker Connie Field, Fair Play shows how sports boycotts helped bring one of the world’s most brutally repressive governments to its knees.
Celebrate the 20th anniversary of Nelson Mandela’s release and learn the story behind his determination to bring a united South Africa onto the world stage of international sports at this exciting preview event.
The film will include a panel discussion with professional athletes and representatives from the sports industry who helped push the human rights agenda in South Africa at the end of apartheid. Following the event, we will host an informal networking reception at the Globe Restaurant.
The Have You Heard from Johannesburg Campaign is a partnership of Clarity Films, Active Voice and Steps International, with major funding provided by the Ford Foundation. Visit www.activevoice.net/haveyouheard.html to learn more.
Red Auerbach Double Dutch Tournament
Saturday, April 17, 2010, 9:30am - 3pm
Solomon Court, Cabot Athletic Building, Northeastern University
This tournament provides teams an opportunity to showcase their skills and test their hard work in a competitive setting. Groups from all over Massachusetts will compete in their appropriate age and experience category. Jumpers of any level -- from beginner to advanced -- are welcome. Jumpers must be in grades 2-12 to participate.
Massachusetts State Double Dutch Tournament A Culture of Excellence: Sports Business Panel with ESPN
Saturday, May 1, 2010, 9:30am – 2:30pm
Solomon Court, Cabot Athletic Building, Northeastern University
This all-state tournament, sanctioned by the American Double Dutch League, serves as the qualifier for the 2010 ADDL World Championships. Registration fees apply.
Date: Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Panel: 4-5:30pm; Networking: 5:30-7pm
Location: Northeastern University, Curry Student Center Ballroom
Open to NU Community
When it comes to sports, ESPN has it all: the widest range of sports, coverage from multiple perspectives, in every medium from print through television to the web. ESPN has built an empire on sports programming whose reach extends across the globe. Sponsored by NU Co-op, College of Business, Career Services and Sport in Society, students will learn about various aspects of the business that sustain this highly successful brand, and will be introduced to related career paths.
Alumni Reunion
Date: Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: John D. O’Bryant African American Institute
Open to former Sport in Society staff, interns, volunteers, and researchers
True Heroes of Sport Awards Gala
Date: Thursday, April 15, 2010
Time: 6-9pm
Location: Matthews Arena
Purchase tickets and view additional details at www.sportinsociety.org/gala
Sport in Society Monthly Meet Up
March 16, 2010 6 pm – 8 pm
The Pour House
Sport in Society’s Monthly Meet Ups bring together a diverse group of individuals who share a passion for both sport and strengthening our communities for a relaxed evening of socializing and networking. Win free prizes and enjoy free food!
Massachusetts Student Athlete Day
Tuesday, April 13, 2010 from 8:30am to noon
Curry Student Center Ballroom at Northeastern University
Mass Student Athlete Day honors high school student athletes that have made an impact in the community and the classroom.
“Crouching Tiger, Hidden Demons: Why Are So Many Athletes Being Exposed for Personal Indiscretions?”
Sunday, February 7, 2010
The Community Church of Boston
Over the past few years the world, and America in particular, has been stunned by numerous cases of “athletes gone bad”–individuals at the heights of their careers who are caught in the public eye engaged in deeply concerning personal behavior. Is this a case of athletes thinking they are above the law, rather above general, civil social order? Hear Sport in Society's Director of Operations musings on the subject.
BPSsports.com Launch Party and Networking Event
February 11, 2010 from 5:30 pm to 7:30pm
Northeastern University Alumni Center
Join Sport in Society and Northeastern University’s Master of Sport Leadership Program for an evening of networking and learning as we celebrate the launch of BPSsports.com by Sport in Society alum Justin Rice.
MLK Double Dutch Friendship Tournament
Grove Hall Community Center
Learn about competitive double dutch by participating in speed, compulsory, and/or freestyle routines. No cost to enter.
Double Dutch Demonstration and Workshop
Sunday, November 15, 2009 1 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Reggie Lewis Track & Athletic Center, Boston, MA
The Demonstration/Workshop features Phunk Phenomenon, an exciting dance troupe, who will perform a dance routine and then invite participants to try dance moves with them. Afterwards, double dutch teams will demonstrate various routines. The kids will be divided into groups based on skill level (from absolute beginners to experienced jumpers) to jump with members of the demonstration teams and experienced coaches. This event is a great way to introduce the sport of double dutch to a new team or to a group of kids thinking of joining a team. The main objective is to have fun and learn about double dutch. Parents are welcome to attend as well. Register to participate by completing this form DD Registration Form (DOC).
Screening "Uneven Fairways"
October 26 at 9:00 AM
Northeastern Unviersity
Sport in Society in partnership with Comcast Corporation will present a program designed to introduce youth to the heroic story of African-Americans who struggled to find their fair place in golf. The program is built around distribution of Uneven Fairways, a documentary chronicling the little-known, but rich history of African-Americans in golf through never-before-seen archival footage and revealing stories of the men and women who faced prejudice and endured indignities to play golf at its highest level.
Wat Misaka Award Ceremony and Film Screening
August 8, 2009
Providence Rhode Island
Sport in Society in partnership with the Rhode Island International Film Festival and Reimagine Wold Entertainment proudly hosts a film screening of Transending the Wat Misaka Story.
Power of Sport FREE Networking Dinner
June 17, 2009 6-8 pm
12 Dade Street, Dudley Square, Roxbury
Join Sport in Society and the Power of Sport community to learn more about a growing network of individuals and organizations using sport to promote social change. We will be celebrating the 2nd annual convergence of the Power of Sport community, as well as the 25th Anniversary of Sport in Society.
If you are attending the summit, this is an opportunity to network with fellow participants, including noted researchers, sport industry professionals and grassroots organizers. For those who are unfamiliar with Sport in Society, this is an opportunity to learn about the intersection of sport and social justice and, in particular, the relationship between Sport and Social Responsibility, the theme of this year’s summit.
Haley House: Nourishing our community while fostering economic independence. Since 1966, Haley House has served those in need while challenging the attitudes and systems that perpetuate suffering. The Haley House Bakery Café creates economic sustainability for under-employed women and men while nurturing the Dudley Square community.
Have You Heard From Johannesburg? Sneak-Preview Film Screening and Talk-Back
Time: June 18, 2009 from 7pm to 10pm
Location: Northeastern University Curry Student Center afterHours
On Thursday June 18th, Sport in Society will present a special preview of the documentary, HaveYou Heard from Johannesburg? Followed by a talk-back with Director/Producer Connie Field.
Have You Heard From Johannesburg? is a powerful six-part documentary series, chronicling the history of the global anti-apartheid movement that took on South Africa’s entrenched apartheid regime. The film shines light on the citizen’s movement that took on South Africa’s apartheid regime. It reveals how everyday people helped bring one of the most brutally repressive political systems in the world to its knees. The third story, Don't Play With Apartheid, focuses on the battle against apartheid in sports, one of the movement’s first victories.
The South African human rights movement left behind a legacy of international efforts not only in human and citizen’s rights, but in the fight for the redistribution of wealth, the environmental justice movement, the reproductive rights movement, and AIDS activism. Pulling together the many threads of global anti-apartheid action for the first time in any medium, Have You Heard is an inspiring example for citizens and movements across the world.
For more information about the film, visit http://www.clarityfilms.org/joburg/story3.html.
2009 Power of Sport Summit
Thursday, June 18, 2009 - Friday, June 19, 2009
African-American Institute
Northeastern University
The summit is an interactive meeting of academics, practitioners and advocates working together to define and address current and emerging issues involving the intersection of sport and social justice. The objective of the Summit is to generate discussion around current trends, including what's working, what's possible, and what important actions are needed to help advance the sport and social change movement. Experts in the fields of research, education and advocacy will unite to celebrate, reinvigorate and advance this very important work. For more information contact Meghan Mahoney (me.mahoney) at 617-373-3159.