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Bobby Ray

Bobby Ray

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    ACP Master Curling Professional • Senior Manager of Club Development & Member Services at Curling Canada

  • Education

    • Chippewa Secondary School

      2004 - 2008
      High School Diploma with Certifiacte of French Immersion Studies

    • Nipissing University

      2009 - 2013
      Bachelor of Physical and Health Education Health and Physical Education/Fitness

  • Experience

    • North Bay Granite Club

      May 2006 - May 2020

      The nonprofit North Bay Granite Club is a third place for over seven hundred combined Curling and Tennis members who enjoy a variety of leagues, events and instructional programs for all ages, abilities and motivations. My duties supported the objectives of the Board of Directors on behalf of the membership and included, but were not limited to: developing, promoting, and operating various leagues, events, competitions, and instructional programs; assisting volunteer committees; seeking new and diversified sources of revenue; coordinating in-house marketing and communications via newsletters, personal interactions, email campaigns and web content management; sharing the organization's message with the public through local media sources, networking opportunities and social media platforms; and serving as ambassador to the sports of Curling and Tennis in the greater community. Show less

      • General Manager

        Sept 2010 - May 2020

      • Various Roles

        May 2006 - Aug 2010

    • Curling Life

      Oct 2013 - Sept 2019
      Owner

      I owned an operated a curling pro shop that sold curling equipment, apparel and gifts (locally and online); and was a sponsor of several aspiring curling teams.

    • Northern Ontario Curling Association

      Aug 2017 - Aug 2022

      I facilitated Club Coach Youth, Club Coach, and Adult Learn to Curl coach training courses on behalf of the Ontario Curling Council and supported the Amethyst Junior Curling camp in 2018 and 2019. I administered the Association's social media platforms, website, and e-newsletter.

      • Executive Director

        Jun 2020 - Aug 2022

      • Coach Developer

        Oct 2017 - May 2020

      • Communications Coordinator

        Aug 2017 - May 2020

    • Canadore College

      Jan 2020 - Apr 2020
      Course Instructor

      I instructed a fundraising course for the School of Sport and Recreation.

    • Curling Canada

      Sept 2022 - now
      Senior Manager of Club Development & Member Services

      I collaborate with curling system partners to educate, inspire, and create conditions that empower member curling associations, clubs, and individuals to achieve their fullest potential and grow the game.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Standard First Aid with CPR/AED Level C

      Jul 2014

    • Multi-Sport Competition: Development - Coaching & Leading Effectively

      NCCP
      May 2012

    • Multi-Sport Competition: Development - Conflict Management

      NCCP
      May 2012

    • Coaching in Ontario Schools

      OFSAA
      Jan 2011

    • Community Coach

      Ontario Tennis Association
      Jan 2011

    • FUNdamentals Coach (Trained)

      The Ontario Soccer Association
      May 2012

    • Competition Development Coach (Trained)

      Curling Canada
      Mar 2014

    • Wheelchair Tennis Instructor

      Tennis Canada
      Jun 2012

    • Active Start Coach (Trained)

      The Ontario Soccer Association
      May 2012

    • Club Pro 2 (Trained)

      Tennis Canada
      Aug 2012

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Bobby Ray
      Richard Dolphin Community Service Award Ontario Chamber of Commerce May 2019 The Richard A. Dolphin Community Service Award is awarded to a Chamber board member whose dedication to community service and the Chamber Network has led to significant chamber success.
    • Awarded to Bobby Ray
      Judges Choice Award Northern Ontario Business Award Sep 2018 Awarded to the business where I was General Manager.
    • Awarded to Bobby Ray
      Club Recognition Award Northern Ontario Curling Association Jun 2016 Awarded to the business where I was General Manager.
    • Awarded to Bobby Ray
      Young Professional of the Year North Bay and District Chamber of Commerce Oct 2014

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Program Advisory Committee

      Issued by Canadore College on Apr 2019
      Canadore CollegeAssociated with Bobby Ray

    • Sports Awards Committee

      Issued by North Bay Sports Hall of Fame on Jan 2020
      North Bay Sports Hall of FameAssociated with Bobby Ray

    • Board of Governors

      Issued by Nipissing University on Jul 2018
      Nipissing UniversityAssociated with Bobby Ray

    • Board Of Directors

      Issued by North Bay & District Chamber of Commerce on Jan 2019
      North Bay & District Chamber of CommerceAssociated with Bobby Ray

    • Young Professionals Committee

      Issued by North Bay & District Chamber of Commerce on Jan 2013
      North Bay & District Chamber of CommerceAssociated with Bobby Ray

    • Club Delegate

      Issued by Northern Ontario Curling Association on Oct 2011
      Northern Ontario Curling AssociationAssociated with Bobby Ray

    • Host Committee Director, 2019 Masters (Grand Slam of Curling)

      Issued by Sportsnet on Mar 2019
      SportsnetAssociated with Bobby Ray

    • 2018 World Women’s Curling Championship

      Issued by World Curling Federation on Mar 2017
      World Curling FederationAssociated with Bobby Ray

    • Host Committee Administrator, 2015 Canadian Mixed Curling Championship

      Issued by Curling Canada on Nov 2013
      Curling CanadaAssociated with Bobby Ray

    • Columnist

      Issued by Sun Media on Oct 2011
      Sun MediaAssociated with Bobby Ray

    • Board Of Directors

      Issued by Sport North Bay on Jan 2012
      Sport North BayAssociated with Bobby Ray

    • Host Committee Director, 2015 SO Ontario Winter Games

      Issued by Special Olympics Ontario on Aug 2014
      Special Olympics OntarioAssociated with Bobby Ray

    • Game On Program Leader

      Issued by Big Brothers Big Sisters of the North Bay on Oct 2010
      Big Brothers Big Sisters of the North BayAssociated with Bobby Ray

    • Curling Coach

      Issued by Special Olympics Ontario on Nov 2007
      Special Olympics OntarioAssociated with Bobby Ray