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In 1982 Curtis J. Phillips arrived in the oilsands capital of the world - the community of Fort McMurray, Alberta - in the role of sports and entertainment reporter (later editor) at the daily newspaper.
The 1990s would find him shifting over to the boob tube as program director for the local television station.
During this period he spearheaded several sporting productions that gained national acclaim.
Then in 2001 it was back to the world of freelance with the summers now spent administrating at the internationally recognized Legion Athletic Camp (www.legionathleticcamp.com); an non-profit multi sport summer camp founded and still under the direction of his father George Phillips.
The volunteer bug always seems to be biting.
Not one to sit on his laurels, Phillips is a founding member or founding father of more than 40 events, organizations, awards etc..
They include the Challenge Cup, 1983 Western Canadian Senior Mens Basketball Championships, Red River Sports Collectors Association, Hoops for Kids, Recognize the Effort, Slam Jam, Kickfest, Alberta Athlete of the Year, Bonnie Ehry Memorial Award, Pacers Track and Field and most recently the Wood Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame.
As a volunteer he also rejuventated many events and organizations that had gone by the wayside, including Blueberry Festival in 1997 and the Fort McMurray Basketball Association in 2002.
FInding that telethons were a means to promote and raise funds for local charities, as a volunteer he spearheaded more than 20 TV events including YMCA Celebrity Auction, Clint Lodge Telethon, Food-a-thon 1987 etc.
He is also credited with in the late 1970s' coining the term "Texas Hat Trick" for four or more goals scored by a player in a hockey game.
His peers have recognized this commitment to the community and province, with Coach of the Year and Volunteer of the Year and a national "Above and Beyond" recognition but by far the highest tribute was the Father of the Year honour bestowed.
A prolific writer his works have been published in more than 200 periodicals and magazines....ranging from The Amateur Boxer to Windspeaker.
Growing up in Winnipeg Manitoba he reached provincial status in the sports of basketball, soccer, swimming, track and field and volleyball.
He is married to Diane and has three children, Shane, Kailee and Meaghan.
Legion Athletic Camp Best of JudoLegion Athletic Camp Best of Judo (photo book)Print: $28.50 Since 1962 the Legion Athletic Camp, located in the International Peace Garden straddled on the Manitoba/North Dakota border, has been a leader in the development of amateur sports. Over the years the Legion Athletic Camp has hosted and played a key role in promoting numerous sports and at present offers 12 sports during July-August. The camp has grown and developed into one of North America's top athletic camps for school-aged children and is operated by some of the finest coaches anywhere. More than 34,000 athletes have attended the program which was also one of the first organizations to offer co-ed programs and have females in head coaching positions. Following is the Best-of-the-Best photographs from their judo program. For more information log on to www.legionathleticcamp.com 
Best of the Best Legion Athletic Camp GymnasticsBest of the Best Legion Athletic Camp Gymnastics (photo book)Print: $31.50 Since 1962 the Legion Athletic Camp, located in the International Peace Garden straddled on the Manitoba/North Dakota border, has been a leader in the development of amateur sports. Over the years the Legion Athletic Camp has hosted and played a key role in promoting numerous sports and at present offers 12 sports during July-August. The camp has grown and developed into one of North America's top athletic camps for school-aged children and is operated by some of the finest coaches anywhere. More than 34,000 athletes have attended the program which was also one of the first organizations to offer co-ed programs and have females in head coaching positions. Following is the Best-of-the-Best photographs from their gymnastics program. For more information log on to www.legionathleticcamp.com 
Kartoons by KelsoKartoons by Kelso (book)Download: $12.50 Hardcover Print: $25.50 At the outbreak of the Second World War two brothers, Henry and John Robert Kelso, enlisted with the Winnipeg Grenadiers. John was also a gifted cartoonist and with sponsorship from T. Eaton Company was to have attended a prestigious art school in Chicago following the war. A few months into training the brothers along with the Winnipeg Grenadiers were posted to garrison duty in Bermuda and Jamaica. It is there, while stationed in the Caribbean, that John sketched 40 cartoons of military life that you know see on these pages November 1941 the Grenadiers were sent to defend the British colony of Hong Kong against the Imperial Japanese Army. On the morning of December 7, 1941 the Japanese invaded Hong Kong and during the next few days the Winnipeg Grenadiers along with other Canadian and allied force battalions, which were ill-prepared for battle, met their demise. The Kelso brothers serving with the West Brigade were thrust into battle December 18, 1941 and were killed the next day. 
Legion Athletic Camp Best of EquestrianLegion Athletic Camp Best of Equestrian (photo book)Print: $38.00 Since 1962 the Legion Athletic Camp, located in the International Peace Garden straddled on the Manitoba/North Dakota border, has been a leader in the development of amateur sports. Over the years the Legion Athletic Camp has hosted and played a key role in promoting numerous sports and at present offers 12 sports during July-August. The camp has grown and developed into one of North America's top athletic camps for school-aged children and is operated by some of the finest coaches anywhere. More than 34,000 athletes have attended the program which was also one of the first organizations to offer co-ed programs and have females in head coaching positions. Following is the Best-of-the-Best photographs from their equestrian program. More then 200 photographs. For more information log on to www.legionathleticcamp.com 
The Wit and Wisdom of President George W. BushThe Wit and Wisdom of President George W. Bush (book)Print: $6.92 Download: FREE The Wit and Wisdom of George W. Bush is a comprehensive historical book that will no doubt become a main stay in all educational systems. Hence the title, you will discover that all of the pages in this book are, naturally, blank.  Download for Free
Legion Athletic Camp GymnasticsLegion Athletic Camp Gymnastics (calendar)Print: $15.97 Since 1962 the Legion Athletic Camp, located in the International Peace Garden straddled on the Manitoba/North Dakota border, has been a leader in the development of amateur sports. Over the years the Legion Athletic Camp has hosted and played a key role in promoting numerous sports and at present offers 12 sports during July-August. The camp has grown and developed into one of North America's top athletic camps for school-aged children and is operated by some of the finest coaches anywhere. More than 34,000 athletes have attended the program which was also one of the first organizations to offer co-ed programs and have females in head coaching positions. Following is the Best-of-the-Best photographs from their gymnastics program. For more information log on to www.legionathleticcamp.com 
Legion Athletic Camp Best of BasketballLegion Athletic Camp Best of Basketball (photo book)Print: $37.95 Since 1962 the Legion Athletic Camp, located in the International Peace Garden straddled on the Manitoba/North Dakota border, has been a leader in the development of amateur sports. Over the years the Legion Athletic Camp has hosted and played a key role in promoting numerous sports and at present offers 12 sports during July-August. The camp has grown and developed into one of North America's top athletic camps for school-aged children and is operated by some of the finest coaches anywhere. More than 34,000 athletes have attended the program which was also one of the first organizations to offer co-ed programs and have females in head coaching positions. Following is the Best-of-the-Best photographs from their basketball program with 119 high-flying action shots. For more information log on to www.legionathleticcamp.com 
Legion Athletic Camp VolleyballLegion Athletic Camp Volleyball (calendar)Print: $15.97 Legion Athletic Camp SoccerLegion Athletic Camp Soccer (calendar) Print: $13.50 Since 1962 the Legion Athletic Camp, located in the International Peace Garden straddled on the Manitoba/North Dakota border, has been a leader in the development of amateur sports. Over the years the Legion Athletic Camp has hosted and played a key role in promoting numerous sports and at present offers 12 sports during July-August. The camp has grown and developed into one of North America's top athletic camps for school-aged children and is operated by some of the finest coaches anywhere. More than 34,000 athletes have attended the program which was also one of the first organizations to offer co-ed programs and have females in head coaching positions. Following is the Best-of-the-Best photographs from their volleyball program. For more information log on to www.legionathleticcamp.com 
Legion Athletic Camp EquestrianLegion Athletic Camp Equestrian (calendar)Print: $15.97 Since 1962 the Legion Athletic Camp, located in the International Peace Garden straddled on the Manitoba/North Dakota border, has been a leader in the development of amateur sports. Over the years the Legion Athletic Camp has hosted and played a key role in promoting numerous sports and at present offers 12 sports during July-August. The camp has grown and developed into one of North America's top athletic camps for school-aged children and is operated by some of the finest coaches anywhere. More than 34,000 athletes have attended the program which was also one of the first organizations to offer co-ed programs and have females in head coaching positions. For more information log on to www.legionathleticcamp.com 
Legion Athletic Camp BasketballLegion Athletic Camp Basketball (calendar)Print: $15.97 Since 1962 the Legion Athletic Camp, located in the International Peace Garden straddled on the Manitoba/North Dakota border, has been a leader in the development of amateur sports. Over the years the Legion Athletic Camp has hosted and played a key role in promoting numerous sports and at present offers 12 sports during July-August. The camp has grown and developed into one of North America's top athletic camps for school-aged children and is operated by some of the finest coaches anywhere. More than 34,000 athletes have attended the program which was also one of the first organizations to offer co-ed programs and have females in head coaching positions. Following is the Best-of-the-Best photographs from their basketball program. For more information log on to www.legionathleticcamp.com 
Legion Athletic Camp SoccerLegion Athletic Camp Soccer (calendar)Print: $15.97 Since 1962 the Legion Athletic Camp, located in the International Peace Garden straddled on the Manitoba/North Dakota border, has been a leader in the development of amateur sports. Over the years the Legion Athletic Camp has hosted and played a key role in promoting numerous sports and at present offers 12 sports during July-August. The camp has grown and developed into one of North America's top athletic camps for school-aged children and is operated by some of the finest coaches anywhere. More than 34,000 athletes have attended the program which was also one of the first organizations to offer co-ed programs and have females in head coaching positions. Following is the Best-of-the-Best photographs from their soccer program. For more information log on to www.legionathleticcamp.com 
Legion Athletic Camp Best of SoccerLegion Athletic Camp Best of Soccer (photo book)Print: $23.95 Since 1962 the Legion Athletic Camp, located in the International Peace Garden straddled on the Manitoba/North Dakota border, has been a leader in the development of amateur sports. Over the years the Legion Athletic Camp has hosted and played a key role in promoting numerous sports and at present offers 12 sports during July-August. The camp has grown and developed into one of North America's top athletic camps for school-aged children and is operated by some of the finest coaches anywhere. More than 34,000 athletes have attended the program which was also one of the first organizations to offer co-ed programs and have females in head coaching positions. Following is the Best-of-the-Best photographs from their soccer program. More then 100 photographs. For more information log on to www.legionathleticcamp.com |
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