James Bayer Bursary Application

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(Maximum $500.00 per person, annually)

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In a minimum of 100 words, please describe why you would like to participate in this professional development opportunity.*

In a minimum of 100 words, please describe your need for funding. *

In a minimum of 100 words, please explain how you will benefit from this professional development opportunity.*

If you are currently employed, please explain how you feel your organization would benefit from your participation in this professional development opportunity.

If successful, please describe how you could share what you have learned with the recreation sector in Nova Scotia.*

Examples: presentation at a future RNS conference, write an article to be hosted on the RNS website, etc.

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Who was James Bayer?

James “Jim” Bayer (1938–1985) was a pioneering leader in sport and recreation in Nova Scotia and across Canada. Raised in Dartmouth, he excelled as an athlete, coach, and educator, beginning his career after graduating from the University of New Brunswick first physical education program. He served as a consultant for the Nova Scotia Department of Education, completed groundbreaking drowning-prevention research at Springfield College, and later became the founding Director of Operations for the Nova Scotia Department of Recreation. Recruited to Acadia University in 1977, he served as Dean and Director of Athletics during one of the university’s most successful eras and was widely respected as a mentor and colleague.

James volunteered with Recreation Nova Scotia’s predecessor organization, the Recreation Association of Nova Scotia as an instructor of Volunteer Training Workshops. The James Bayer Bursary was developed after James passing in honour of his contributions to Recreation in the province. The first bursary under the program was awarded in 1998.