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Join SSNL during NLTA's Education week, March 24th-28th, for our annual Dart Outdoors initiative!

This year's Education week theme is "Adventure in learning / Apprendre: une aventure", and what better way to adventure than in the great outdoors?!

Participation is FREE and easy and encouraged for all grade levels! PLUS there are great prizes to be won, free milk for all students and free swag for all participating teachers (while supplies last)! 
 
HOW TO REGISTER: 
> Register here: https://ssnl.online/Register-for-Dart-Outdoors
> Registration deadline: March 7th

HOW TO GET FREE MILK
> All participating schools receive FREE MILK! Just fill out the following form: 
    https://ssnl.online/Dart-Outdoors-Milk 
> Milk Application Deadline: February 28th
> PLEASE NOTE, this is a hard deadline as it requires many moving parts and communication with suppliers 
    to ensure you receive your milk in time for your event.

HOW TO GET TEACHER SWAG
> All participating teachers from SSNL Member schools will receive a pair of SSNL branded Gloves while 
    supplies last. These are available on a first come, first serve basis, so please ensure you register early and 
    include the number of participating teachers on your registration form.

WHAT ARE THE PRIZES
> Prize Bundle #1: Indoor/Outdoor Gagaball pit and balls; up to 6 Basketballs; up to 6 Soccer balls

> Prize Bundle #2: $750 credit with Gopher Sports

> Draw Date: Thursday, April 3rd 

HOW TO WIN THE PRIZES
> Share photos/videos of your school participating in Dart Outdoors on X (Twitter) or Instagram during 
    Education week.
> Tag @schoolsportsnl and use #DartOutdoors in your post. Please also ensure to include your school's 
    name so we can credit the correct school.
       Sample tweet: Kids at Matthew Elementary enjoying relay races for @schoolsportsnl #DartOutdoors! 
> If you do not use social, you can email Natelle (ntulk@schoolsportsnl.ca) 
    NOTE: Every post/email we receive during the week of March 24-28 earns your school one entry into the 
    prize draw! 

KEY DEADLINES
> Milk Order: February 28th
> Registration: March 7th
> Prize Draw Date: April 3rd

For more information or if you have any questions, please reach out to Natelle at ntulk@schoolsportsnl.ca

Feb 13, 2025

Registration OPEN for Dart Outdoors 2025

Join SSNL during NLTA's Education week, March 24th-28th, for our annual Dart Outdoors initiative!
Participation is FREE and easy and encouraged for all grade levels! PLUS there are great prizes to be won, free milk for all students and free swag for all participating teachers (while supplies last)! 

**NEW DATE: MARCH 4TH, 2025**

On March 4th, in partnership with the City of St. John’s, School Sports NL will be hosting the first Metro Area Adventure Race in Pippy Park. This event is open to students in grade 7-9.
 
What is an Adventure Race? 
An adventure race consists of teams of 5 students (co-ed) and one adult combining snowshoeing, fire building, orienteering and cross country skiing into a single event.
 
The race begins with a 2km snowshoe during which teams will be required to build a fire and burn a rope (all material will be provided). Following this, teams will complete a small orienteering course then transition to skis and complete a 3km loop of Pippy Park.
 
Registration:
10 teams (max 2 per school)
Right now we are looking for an expression of interest from Junior High schools who are members of SSNL. If this is something your school would be interested in, please email ntulk@schoolsportsnl.ca by February 28th, 2025. 

Register here:
https://ssnl.online/Register-for-Metro-Adventure-Race
 
Registration fee:
There is no cost for this event
 
Equipment:
While students are encouraged to use their own equipment, skis and snowshoes will be available. Please note, adaptive equipment is available for those who need it.
 
When and where:
Tuesday, March 4th at North Bank Lodge in Pippy Park.
 
Teams:
Team members (including teacher or accompanying adult) must travel the course as one unit and be always within sight of each other. This rule is in place to encourage co-operation and teamwork amongst participants and to ensure a safe race for everyone.
 
If you have any questions or would like some more information please reach out. More specific race details will follow.

Feb 4, 2025

**DATE CHANGE** Metro Adventure Race

**NEW DATE: MARCH 4TH, 2025**

On March 4th, in partnership with the City of St. John’s, School Sports NL will be hosting the first Metro Area Adventure Race in Pippy Park. This event is open to students in grade 7-9.

On February 25th, in partnership with the City of St. John’s, School Sports NL will be hosting the first Metro Area Adventure Race in Pippy Park. This event is open to students in grade 7-9.
 
What is an Adventure Race?
An adventure race consists of teams of 5 students (co-ed) and one adult combining snowshoeing, fire building, orienteering and cross country skiing into a single event.
 
The race begins with a 2km snowshoe during which teams will be required to build a fire and burn a rope (all material will be provided). Following this, teams will complete a small orienteering course then transition to skis and complete a 3km loop of Pippy Park.
 
Registration:
10 teams (max 2 per school)
Right now we are looking for an expression of interest from Junior High schools who are members of SSNL. If this is something your school would be interested in, please email ntulk@schoolsportsnl.ca by January 31st. A google registration form will be circulated at a later date.
 
Registration fee:
There is no cost for this event
 
Equipment:
While students are encouraged to use their own equipment, skis and snowshoes will be available.
 
When and where:
Tuesday, February 25th at North Bank Lodge in Pippy Park (back up date March 4th)
 
Teams:
Team members (including teacher or accompanying adult) must travel the course as one unit and be always within sight of each other. This rule is in place to encourage co-operation and teamwork amongst participants and to ensure a safe race for everyone.
 
If you have any questions or would like some more information please reach out. More specific race details will follow.

Jan 21, 2025

*NEW* Metro Adventure Race!

On February 25th, in partnership with the City of St. John’s, School Sports NL will be hosting the first Metro Area Adventure Race in Pippy Park. This event is open to students in grade 7-9.

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