Voici l’histoire de ma participation au championnat canadien des Maitres-Nageurs qui se déroulait les 20, 21 et 22 mai au PEPS de l’Université Laval à Québec.
On quitte Québec avec un bon état d’esprit !
(en écoutant ‘We are the Champion’)
A suivre…
Voici l’histoire de ma participation au championnat provincial des maitres-nageurs qui se déroulait à Sherbrooke les 22, 23 et 24 avril 2022.
Après des mois d’entrainements dans les bains libres de la piscine municipale de Matane, me voici sur la route pour prendre part à une compétition de natation. C’est avec la famille (ma conjointe un notre bébé de presque 2 ans) en partance de Matane que nous allons rouler des centaines de kilomètres vers notre destination. De magnifiques paysages le long du Fleuve (wow).
Après 3 jours de compétition, les résultats sont satisfaisants !
Nous quittons Sherbrooke avec le prochain objectif en tête.
A suivre 😉
J’ai été invité à être commentateur sportif pour des parties de volleyball universitaire féminin et masculin. Ce fut ma première expérience en Web Diffusion et j’ai bien apprécié ce défi. Vous pouvez voir et entendre les 4 parties en rediffusion plus bas sur cette page.
Pour conclure, j’ai eu beaucoup de plaisir ! Si c’est possible, je souhaite avoir d’autres occasion d’être commentateur pour un sport comme le volleyball.
Here’s my story about moving from Montreal to Gaspésie.
After months of preparation thru job applications, interviews and tests, the project to move out of Montreal crystalized when accepting a job offer in Gaspésie. So my girlfriend and I packed our 6 month-old baby, temporarily sub-rented our Montreal apartment and rented a small house by the Matane River in Gaspésie near the office.
The job is an occasional 90-day contract in a small city located 600 km from Montreal. This work contract should be completed around March 2021 (UPDATE: it has been renewed for another year until March 2022).
Fresh air, calmness and abondance of stars at night are the highlights of my observations regarding nature in the region of Matane. Majestic view of the Saint-Laurence River and sensational sunsets have to be mentioned!
After weeks at my girlfriend’s family, we found a small home in a residential neighborhood. It has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathroom and includes all appliances (oven, fridge, dishwasher, washer, drier). At 900$CAD per month.
November weather allowed for a few opportunities to go outdoor barefoot in the sand at local sand volleyball courts near ‘Le Parc Des Iles’ in the middle of Matane River. The sand was very good quality and we had a fun doing multiple pepper rallies. For indoor volleyball in December, unfortunately with the COVID limitations, I was only able to see a glimpse of an adult volleyball league Thursday evenings at the local high school before everything closed in the ‘red-zone’.
Unfortunately with the COVID limitations, I was only able to play once at the Ultimate Matane League (Friday evening adult league) at the local high school before everything closed in the ‘red-zone’.
As a national swimming record-holder, it was important for me to stay in the water. Fortunately, a 5-lanes, short-course (25m.) indoor chlorine pool remained open with some limitations. So I was able to have some swimming time with both public laps hours and organized masters club.
Here’s my story of becoming a dad. This milestone happened this year with the arrival of a healthy baby girl that we named Leonora Godbout.
After playing for 25 years and coaching for 15 years, I now enjoy commentating beach volleyball competitions.
For the 4th edition of the Grand Prix Beach Quebec, I was invited to be the sport commentator for the beach volleyball competitions. It’s always a pleasure to describe beach volleyball tournaments. Congratulations to all athletes.
More updates to come…
Usually having a professional DJ, this year’s organizers have decided to use ‘playlists’ connected to sound systems. So players and spectators can connect their mobile phones to broadcast. To avoid any interruption when a mobile phone battery died, song looping, playlist ending, or notifications are not silenced, I have decided to create my own ‘beach volleyball’ playlist.
Here’s my journey to create a portfolio on iStock / GettyImage.
I went thru many photoshoot to improve my portefolio;
This year, I became a dad! The parenting adventure has started.
Jean-Patrick Godbout exploring options for solo volleyball drills with a metal post. Video shot with a GoPro.
Jean-Patrick Godbout is exploring options for solo volleyball drills with a picnic table at Jeanne-Mance park in Montreal.