What’s Happening
Aces has returned to the airwaves of Sportsnet 590 The FAN for its third full season. The first hour-long program dedicated to tennis on mainstream radio in Canada, Aces has grown from a three-show pilot in 2009 to a successful annual series featuring interviews with some of the sport's top players, coaches, and journalists as well as discussions about all the news from on and off the court. "We are very pleased to be continuing this partnership with Rogers and Sportsnet 590 The FAN, and we … [Read More...]
Going to the London Olympics?
We wish to remind you of the discounted ticketing offered to valid AIPS members by our Worldwide Gold Partner, Korean Air. AIPS members who hold a valid card may take advantage of a 30% discount on tickets to access the London Games. London 2012 Olympic Games (London, England) - Event Period : 27JUL, 2012 – 12AUG, 2012 - Discount Period : 17JUL, 2012 – 12AUG, 2012 * Route : Korean Air flights only (excluding codeshare flights) - Destination is limited to the host nation or … [Read More...]
Randy Starkman – a pro in everything he did
By Steve McAllister, President, Sports Media Canada. : Randy Starkman never took a shortcut in a life that ended far, far too soon. When Randy wasn’t being a loving husband, doting dad and committed journalist, he poured his remaining energy into being a Big Brother, giving many hours to the Dovercourt Boys and Girls Club, contributing to breakfast clubs for neighbourhood schoolchildren. This past Christmas, Randy lent his support to Mary Spencer, helping the … [Read More...]
AIPS advocates free internet access for Olympic Journalists
By Gianni Merlo, AIPS President MILAN, April 20, 2012 - For the past 18 months AIPS has campaigned for free internet access for media accredited to the London 2012 Olympic Games. Free internet access at high profile sports events at international championships and World Cups is nothing new. AIPS has campaigned for the introduction of free internet for the media for a number of years, and many federations have realised that such an essential (and inexpensive) service is not … [Read More...]
Struggle for better Internet Service for Journalists Covering London Olympics continues.
By Roslyn Morris, AIPS Secretary General LAUSANNE, April 17, 2012 – There will be 5,800 accredited journalists in London to cover the 2012 Olympic Games and curiously, LOCOG has admitted in an email* sent to international media, that only 150 of them have ordered an internet package from the official rate card. And not only has LOCOG admitted the slow take-up of the official internet packages, the email sent … [Read More...]
Own a Racquet? Want to enter a Journalists’ Tennis Championship?
The 24th European Journalists’ Tennis Championships (and 42nd Austrian Journalists’ Championships) will be played in Portschach, Austria from May 7 to 10. There aren’t many (any?) international sports competitions for journalists but tennis has held world and regional championships for sports and general journalists for years. It began in 1977 during the Italian Journalists’ Tennis Championships in Venice. The Italian Association of Tennis Journalists president Elio Marsano … [Read More...]
Keeping An Eye On Those Keeping An Eye On The Blue Jays
By John Iaboni, Sports Media Canada special correspondent DUNEDIN – Since 1977 the ritual has been the same: They descend on this coastal city of some 36,000 residents, north-west of Clearwater some time around mid-February. They’re starters, relievers, award winners, veterans, rookies. They’re talented at their craft and they’re always striving to hit a home run or strike the side out with their repertoire of tricks. If you think we’re talking about the Blue Jays here, … [Read More...]
Remembering The Legendary Trent Frayne
By John Iaboni, Board of Directors, Sports Media Canada Canadian sports journalism lost a true giant – and a wonderful gentleman – on Saturday, February 11, 2012 with the passing of Trent Frayne. I was privileged to work with Trent during our days at The Toronto Sun and found him to be an incredible mentor, exceptional storyteller and writer – and always, always a team player. No one could retell a story better than Trent who was truly in a class by himself with his marvelous … [Read More...]
