GETCA 2025: Full Schedule

Welcome to GETCA 2025! We are excited to see you soon...

9:00am MST

Let's Wrestle! How to SAFELY approach PE Class and start up a school team.

Thursday February 27, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST

Have you ever wondered how to safely introduce wrestling to your students in a physical education setting? Have you been approached by students who are interested in starting a wrestling team at your school? In today’s session you will be introduced to a wide variety of fun games that safely help students to learn the sport of wrestling in a physical education context. We will also be covering critical information and resources that will help your school successfully start a wrestling program. This session will be brought to you with the support of the Edmonton Amateur Wrestling Association.

Speakers

Jason Wass

Jason Wass is a teacher at Vimy Ridge Academy in the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Program. He is passionate about learning and teaching martial arts. He has been involved in the sport of wrestling for over 20 years. He began studying Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in 2008 and currently holds the rank... Read More →

Thursday February 27, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Saville Centre - Gym 5

Physical Education

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10:20am MST

Teach Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Self Defence Principles Through Games

Thursday February 27, 2025 10:20am - 11:20am MST

Saville Centre - Gym 5

Have you ever wanted to teach your students self defence in a Physical Education setting but felt you did not have the skills to do so? Perhaps you were worried about the safety of your students exploring a topic that you are unfamiliar with? In today’s session you will be introduced to a wide variety of games that SAFELY introduce students to many principles of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Self Defence. Using these games will provide an opportunity for the students in your classes to improve their self-confidence, physical fitness, movement skills, and conflict resolution skills. The session will be led by two Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belts (Curt Malin & Jason Wass) who teach at Vimy Ridge Academy and Donnan in the BJJ Program.

Speakers

Jason Wass

Thursday February 27, 2025 10:20am - 11:20am MST
Saville Centre - Gym 5

Physical Education

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1:00pm MST

Kinder CALM

Thursday February 27, 2025 1:00pm - 3:20pm MST

Saville Centre - Gym 5

Kinder-calm Learn how to teach young children how to regulate through breathing and mindfulness techniques and why it is important for them to learn these tools. This workshop offers educators a lesson plan to follow offering your student a 4 week progressive mindfulness practice. It is geared towards Kindergarten and grade 1 students. As caring adults, we have a tremendous responsibility and opportunity to teach children these tools for social/emotional health.

Speakers

Sara Morris

Since early 2011 Sara has dedicated years sharing the gifts of yoga with children and teens and had the honour of certifying over 100 inspiring children's yoga teachers in Canada and the United States as she facilitated the highly acclaimed YogaKids certification program in 2017-2020... Read More →

Thursday February 27, 2025 1:00pm - 3:20pm MST
Saville Centre - Gym 5

Classroom Management, Early Childhood (Pre-K)

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