He has now returned to Ontario with his family. You can read his account on his blog.
The Hillcrest Centre officially opens this Saturday, October 29th, and the curling ice will be fully wheelchair accessible.
Showing posts with label Chris Daw. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Chris Daw. Show all posts
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Daw "released" as manager as Vancouver CC moves to Hillcrest
He has now returned to Ontario with his family. You can read his account on his blog.
The Hillcrest Centre officially opens this Saturday, October 29th, and the curling ice will be fully wheelchair accessible.
Friday, January 7, 2011
Introducing our Weekly Poll
Given the number and direction of the comments on the Chris Daw Interview post, the first question in our new Weekly Poll feature is:
Will Chris Daw play for Team Canada prior to the Sochi Paralympics, 2014?
Register your vote by selecting the button on the right margin of this page.
Will Chris Daw play for Team Canada prior to the Sochi Paralympics, 2014?
Register your vote by selecting the button on the right margin of this page.
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Chris Daw: "I sat out Paralympics for my wife and daughter"
Curious about why Torino gold medal skip Chris Daw wasn't at the helm four years later in Vancouver? Tonight on Global TV News, Chris told reporter Mike McCardell that it wasn't becasue he didn't get along with the coach, or that he had a falling out with the program.
Daw: I didn't give any explanation why, because it was my, it was my personal need, you know, to be with my family at the time.
(McCardell: But there was no conspiracy. Why he wasn't at 2010; a matter of love, and the heart, and family.)
Daw: My wife was pregnant with our first daughter, and my wife said can I sit 2010 out for the Paralympics, and I said absolutely, anything for you, and for the birth of our daughter, and that's why we moved here and took the job.
McCardell: So that's why you weren't in the last Olympics?
Daw: And that's the absolute God's honest truth. That's why I wasn't in the last Paralympics. It's no conspiracy theory, anything like that. It's just my wife asked my sit one out and I sat one out for her and my daughter.
The news report ended with the studio anchor saying Chrs plans to be back for Sochi, 2014.
Timeline
December 10, 2007 - Chris Daw asked that he not be considered for selection for the 2008 World Championships, and requested a "temporary leave of absence" from the National Training Program through the end of the season. He cited personal reasons as well as increasing demands on his time as Development Coordinator for the CCA's Discover Curling initiative.
"This is entirely his decision and I have nothing else to say," said assistant coach Wendy Morgan
December 18, 2007 - Vancouver Sun reports: "I really like this (2008 Worlds) team ... they're very coachable, very easy to get along with, they're sponges for information and they're really flexible," said coach Joe Rea of Prince George. "There isn't an ego on the team and from a coaching perspective, that's a huge thing for me."
Chris Daw wins gold at 2008 Ontario Paralympics throwing 4th stones for Ken Gregory's Team Bradford, but loses to Chris Rees in 2008 Ontario Provincials.
October 22, 2008 - Jim Armstrong declared eligible to compete in WCF events.
October 30, 2008 - Chris Daw breaks hip in ATV accident.
December 17, 2008 - Armstrong chosen to skip Team Canada at 2009 Worlds.
March 24, 2009 - Chris Daw skips Newfoundland/Labrador at Nationals
May 29, 2009 - Canada's Paralympic team has Armstrong at skip, with Neighbour, Forrest, and Gaudet. Bruno Yizek added at official announcement October 8, 2009. " Wendy Morgan says: "This has been a three-year journey in a comprehensive selection process. It has been a difficult process at times, as it is not exclusively a skill-based decision but encompasses team dynamics, peer assessment, performance in competition and positional aptitude."
July 2009 - Chris Daw moves to BC as manager of the Vancouver CC.
February 23, 2010 - Chris and Morgan Daw's daughter born.
Daw: I didn't give any explanation why, because it was my, it was my personal need, you know, to be with my family at the time.
(McCardell: But there was no conspiracy. Why he wasn't at 2010; a matter of love, and the heart, and family.)
Daw: My wife was pregnant with our first daughter, and my wife said can I sit 2010 out for the Paralympics, and I said absolutely, anything for you, and for the birth of our daughter, and that's why we moved here and took the job.
McCardell: So that's why you weren't in the last Olympics?
Daw: And that's the absolute God's honest truth. That's why I wasn't in the last Paralympics. It's no conspiracy theory, anything like that. It's just my wife asked my sit one out and I sat one out for her and my daughter.
The news report ended with the studio anchor saying Chrs plans to be back for Sochi, 2014.
Timeline
December 10, 2007 - Chris Daw asked that he not be considered for selection for the 2008 World Championships, and requested a "temporary leave of absence" from the National Training Program through the end of the season. He cited personal reasons as well as increasing demands on his time as Development Coordinator for the CCA's Discover Curling initiative.
"This is entirely his decision and I have nothing else to say," said assistant coach Wendy Morgan
December 18, 2007 - Vancouver Sun reports: "I really like this (2008 Worlds) team ... they're very coachable, very easy to get along with, they're sponges for information and they're really flexible," said coach Joe Rea of Prince George. "There isn't an ego on the team and from a coaching perspective, that's a huge thing for me."
Chris Daw wins gold at 2008 Ontario Paralympics throwing 4th stones for Ken Gregory's Team Bradford, but loses to Chris Rees in 2008 Ontario Provincials.
October 22, 2008 - Jim Armstrong declared eligible to compete in WCF events.
October 30, 2008 - Chris Daw breaks hip in ATV accident.
December 17, 2008 - Armstrong chosen to skip Team Canada at 2009 Worlds.
March 24, 2009 - Chris Daw skips Newfoundland/Labrador at Nationals
May 29, 2009 - Canada's Paralympic team has Armstrong at skip, with Neighbour, Forrest, and Gaudet. Bruno Yizek added at official announcement October 8, 2009. " Wendy Morgan says: "This has been a three-year journey in a comprehensive selection process. It has been a difficult process at times, as it is not exclusively a skill-based decision but encompasses team dynamics, peer assessment, performance in competition and positional aptitude."
July 2009 - Chris Daw moves to BC as manager of the Vancouver CC.
February 23, 2010 - Chris and Morgan Daw's daughter born.
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Chris Daw inducted to London (ON) Hall Of Fame
Team Canada skip Daw, 40, who won three national wheelchair curling titles, silver and bronze at the Worlds and a gold medal at the Turin Paralympics, has been inducted into the London, Ontario, Hall Of Fame.
He attended the Western Fair ceremony with his wife Morgan and their infant daughter Arouyn.
“This is the culmination of everything,” he told Steve Green of the London Free Press. “The day it was announced that I was being inducted, I called my mom (Eleanor). The very next day, she passed away.
“Throughout my entire career, she and my father were my greatest supporters and my greatest advocates. This means just as much as Turin because not only is it the recognition of my achievements, it’s the recognition of their support.”
The London Hall Of Fame video citation can be viewed at this link or seen below.
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Sports Day in Canada September 18
Canadians are invited to experience first-hand various Paralympic sports during hands-on sport demonstrations in Ottawa (ON) and Richmond (BC) on the first-ever Sports Day in Canada, September 18.
Paralympians Chris Daw and Darryl Neighbour will be among those attending the Richmond Oval in BC from 11 - 2, and there will also be an Ottawa event at Lansdowne Park, Ottawa.
Read the Canadian Paralympic Committee's media release HERE.
Paralympians Chris Daw and Darryl Neighbour will be among those attending the Richmond Oval in BC from 11 - 2, and there will also be an Ottawa event at Lansdowne Park, Ottawa.
Read the Canadian Paralympic Committee's media release HERE.
Monday, May 10, 2010
Chris Daw to be inducted to London (ON) Sports Hall Of Fame
Saturday, January 23, 2010
Chris Daw commenting from the sidelines
The Vancouver Sun's Lyndon Little, in an interview posted on Kelowna.com, talks to ex-Team Canada skip Chris Daw about his new life as manager of the Vancouver CC and his thoughts on Canada's Paralympics prospects.
Little writes that Daw insists the last thing he wants to do is to put any undue pressure on the team wearing the Maple Leaf.
"All I'm saying is that I feel this team has every opportunity to hit the podium," assesses Daw. "Having been there before, my advice is they can do it as long as they keep their energy levels up and that their focus on the process remains level. They can't afford to look at the prize before they have it."
Read the full article HERE.
Little writes that Daw insists the last thing he wants to do is to put any undue pressure on the team wearing the Maple Leaf.
"All I'm saying is that I feel this team has every opportunity to hit the podium," assesses Daw. "Having been there before, my advice is they can do it as long as they keep their energy levels up and that their focus on the process remains level. They can't afford to look at the prize before they have it."
Read the full article HERE.
Monday, November 3, 2008
Chris Daw recovering in hospital after ATV crash
Chris Daw is recovering from a broken hip in the Health Sciences Center in St. John's, Newfoundland. He is expected to be there till Friday. We wish him a speedy recovery.
Update - November 24 - see comments for email from Chris
Update - November 24 - see comments for email from Chris
Chis Daw in happier days with the Torino Paralympics gold medal
he won as Team Canada skip
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