OCT 2013-JAN 2014
COURAGE 10 WAYS TO ENCOURAGE
YOUR KIDS TO LOVE MOVING
LOVE 40 COURAGE THROUGH INJURY
BOARD of DIRECTORS JEREMY THIESSEN President WILLIAM MILROY Vice President, Incident Review, Membership & Marketing, Governance BRUCE MAHON Treasurer, Finance & Planning NANCY CRANSTON Past President, Governance GUY BRINDLEY Property & Facilities DOUG KELLY Property & Facilities ANDREW MEGSON Membership & Marketing, Governance
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General Manager mentioned before, a larger population is key for us, and our plan is to increase the number of new members joining while simultaneously decreasing the attrition. Strategies are being worked on and will be rolled out shortly.
David Martin, General Manager
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elcome everybody to the RGC fall edition of the Royal Review for 2013.
This edition’s theme is courage, and what a great theme! There is a fine line between courage and fool-hardiness or arrogance, but I think and hope you will find some excellent examples of both boldness and wisdom in the pages ahead, stories from which I believe we can all learn. As the Club enters the fall season of 2013, I stop to reflect on what has been. The plan, as I set out eight months ago, was to build a team that would focus and deliver on being financially responsible, drive the desired culture, and enhance the experience. On financial responsibility, I can report that we are currently performing well. Revenues are on line with budget (although sport revenue was soft over the summer), and the teams have done solid work controlling their labour and operational expenses. We are well ahead of where we were at the same time last year, and we look to continue the financial successes into the second quarter. First quarter results have been posted on the Club’s website for all to review and, for transparency’s sake, the capital reserve has been taken out of operating, and placed into a separate account as promised. We continue to see success in bringing in new members, but continue to be challenged with attrition, and this alone continues to slow our progress. The top reasons for members leaving continue to be cost and programming restrictions, and management is working on strategies to address these two concerns. As has been
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On culture, management continues to work on living out our core values. We aspire to excellence through diligent effort, and we are aiming for the highest goals we can envision. We strive to be accountable and to accept responsibility for our decisions, our actions and our results. We are dedicated to servicing the needs of the membership, and we look to do so while creating a positive environment. We are working on being more consistent and transparent, demonstrating respect through a commitment to act ethically, and to engage in open exchange. We look to be progressive and challenge the status quo, and we believe in creating a culture that embraces fun through spirited teamwork. Over the last six months, we have made some fantastic additions to the management team. Steve Buzak has made a big positive impact on the Club’s food and beverage experience. Alana Belik has been very successful at bringing in new membership. Mitzi Staines has tightened up our accounting office in short order. James Duck, our new Facility Manager, and Evelyn Rivera, our new Housekeeping Manager, are making strides in getting our facilities to where they need to be. I believe these individuals all embrace the same core values that we are looking to see at our Club and, for this reason, I think they have been tremendous additions. There is, however, still work to do. Danielle Hume’s recent departure is a loss; squash needs a new leader; and we will need
David Martin General Manager 780.482.0386 david.martin@royalglenora.com Lenora Daniel Administrative Assistant 780.482.0379 lenora.daniel@royalglenora.com Steve Buzak Director of Food & Beverage Executive Chef 780.482.0398 steve.buzak@royalglenora.com Mitzi Staines Financial Controller 780.482.0378 mitzi.staines@royalglenora.com Charlene Gozjolko Human Resources Manager 780.482.9645 charlene.gozjolko@royalglenora.com James Duck Facility Manager 780.482.0380 james.duck@royalglenora.com
SENIOR MANAGEMENT (Left to Right) David Martin, Mitzi Staines, Lenora Daniel, Steve Buzak, Charlene Gozjolko, and James Duck ROYAL GLENORA CLUB
EVENT 52 someone shortly to build and drive our new hockey programs. We will not, however, hire a warm body. We will hire the right people who have the right attitude and the right qualifications.
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n June 15, 2013, the RGC hosted a huge, Caribbean-themed bash that took over all parts of the Club. Over 175 members joined us for a sensational evening of dancing, great food and a party atmosphere second to none.
Chef Steve Buzak and the entire Food and Beverage team outdid themselves creating delicious islandinspired appetizers and a drink menu fit for any tropical destination experience. Our entire event
On experience, I think the team is doing some great work. I hope that membership is experiencing warmer greetings, better responsiveness, cleaner facilities, and tastier food. Operational excellence leads to more memorable experiences, and this is accomplished through the setting and training of standards, with a focus on perfecting day to day execution. Turnover is the enemy, and yes, we have some new faces; however, I’m happy to report that total staff turnover has dropped off considerably. For me, this means less training, fewer mistakes, more consistency and happier employees. The staff are the Club’s greatest asset, and when engaged, they create the great environment. Do we have some areas to improve on? Absolutely. But we are training and we will continue to reward the professionalism we are looking for. I think we are making strides.
planning committee would like to thank everyone who came out and we hope you enjoyed the décor, ambiance, food, and fun!
I would like to thank the outgoing Board for the tremendous opportunity they have given me this year, and to everyone around the Club who has provided me with so much support, wisdom and patience. It has been a bit of a tumultuous year, but I see a multitude of exciting opportunities for the Club in the year ahead. I look forward to working for the incoming Board, and look to continue with the progress we have made to date. I hope to see many of you out at this year’s AGM on Nov. 4 and President’s Ball on Nov. 9. If you are unable to be there, at the very least, ensure you set aside some time to come down and use your Club this fall: for a workout; a family dinner; a swim, or tennis match. An engaged club is a thriving club, and the RGC is your Club. You are all key to its future success. It just keeps getting better! Yours, David Martin
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Aquatics
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s a lifeguard, I’m always
confident in your own swimming abili-
other person across the pool with the
observing.
ties, don’t hesitate to sign up for private
strength of your kick!
I’m
watching
the pool, and I’m watching
or group lessons!
people. Last year, as part of
I was thrilled to see five parent-child
my graduate studies, I had the opportu-
2.Hot tub time is inactive time – Stay
pairs, all playing happily in the teach
nity to do some formal observation at
out as much as possible! Hot tubs are
pool. Not only is that within-arms-reach
the pool. My focus was on parents, chil-
for sitting, so the more time you spend
supervision important for safety, it can
dren, and active play. Active play is de-
in the hot tub, the more time you are
contribute to your child’s health and
fined as “any play that involves bursts
spending in sedentary behaviour. Also,
well-being. For information on play in
of physical activity, whether jumping
that time limit of 10 minutes in the hot
other settings, check out this article:
or running around,” and according to
tub is for adults—kids should be spend-
http://www.centre4activeliving.ca/publ i c a t i o n s /we l l s p r i n g /2 0 1 2 /fe b - c h i l d play.pdf, and keep having fun at the pool!
By Kris Munro Aquatic Supervisor
Active Healthy Kids Canada, Canadian
ing even less time in there to prevent
children are not getting enough of it.
overheating.
After analysing the data gleaned from
How do you define courage? I imagine that it is very different for each of us, as
three two-hour observation sessions,
For every five minutes in the hot tub,
we all feel and experience events based
three themes became apparent to me:
try spending at least 25 minutes in ac-
on our own perception and history.
tive play! We have increased the tem-
For this edition of the Royal Review, I
1.Parental behaviour can either facili-
perature of the teach pool to make it
asked the RGC lifeguards and instruc-
tate or hinder active play in aquatic set-
as comfortable as possible for you and
tors to tell me about a time they wit-
tings. Up until a certain age (and that
your children.
nessed a display of courage. I thought
age might be older than you think!),
I’d hear lots of stories about dramatic
kids LOVE to play with their parents!
3.Certain pool equipment can facilitate
water rescues and first aid situations. To
They want parental attention, and they
highly active play. I observed that the
my surprise, these rescue professionals
want parental interaction. The most ac-
water polo nets and mats provided the
are most inspired by the courage they
tive kids that I saw were ones with par-
most active fun for parents and their
see in small personal moments of suc-
ents who got in the water with them,
children. Since making this discovery,
cess. To all those RGC members who
chased them around, played water polo
we have kept these pieces of equip-
have allowed for us to share these mo-
with them, and challenged them to rac-
ment out on deck, where they are easily
ments and to those who are one small
es. Don’t be afraid to get your hair wet!
accessible. Standing on the mats isn’t
step away from joining a learn-to-swim
For younger kids especially, it is impor-
safe in shallow water, but try having a
class, the RGC Aquatic Centre Team is
tant to model comfort with the water
kicking duel, with one person on each
here for you!
and getting your face wet. If you aren’t
side of the mat. See if you can push the
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It takes courage to get up before 5 a.m. to be here at the club and ready to provide a To the quality experience Maintenance, for members. Housekeeping, and Member Services departments, the Aquatics team thanks for your impressive display of courage!
Zach R
One of my students was afraid to dive hands first into the deep end. But by taking it slow and going in steps, she was able to overcome her nervousness and now she does beautiful dives!
Kay
My most memorable experiences witnessing courage will always be the adult swimmers on the first day of lessons. For adults, learning to swim is most often a desire to conquer a lifelong fear. This is always followed by an amazing display of elation!
Lauren
A member explained to me on my very first day of private lessons with her son that he had a traumatic experience with an instructor at another facility and it would take some time for him to trust me. We knew we were going to have to have patience with however long it took to put his face in the water or go into the deep end. After 15 minutes of playing in the shallow water, doing assisted floats and picking up rings with his feet, I challenged him to show me a bob. He submerged right to the top of his head, and came back up with a huge grin! I can’t imagine how much courage it took him to trust that a stranger would keep him safe after what he had gone through, but he continued to be gutsy through every lesson since then.
Courage was displayed by an eightyear old who chipped his tooth on the side of the pool’s edge. Upon pulling him out of the pool, I brought him to the side of the deck, where his dentist just so happened to be. After giving him a Freezie and discussing the situation with his parents and dentist, he was smiling and laughing again. Given his age, the fact that his mouth was still bleeding and the reaction of all the other children, I’d give him a medal for courage any day.
Laura
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Staff in Reflection
love
By Erin McCarty Communication Coordinator
photographs courtesy of Don Voaklander
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ary Fletcher doesn’t like the sound of the word “retirement.”
The RGC’s former head tennis professional may have stepped down from his position after 24 years, but that doesn’t mean he’s retiring from his love of coaching. The love of this sport runs deep and spans nearly 40 years for Fletcher, who began playing tennis at the age of 13. He had played field hockey up to that point, and had never picked up a racquet before. “I wanted to take up a sport that I could play anywhere. I was an athlete and very competitive, and often excelled when I tried new sports. Tennis was my first individual sport, and I loved it right away.” He says he can’t ever regret making the change from field hockey or other team sports to tennis because it became his career. And it really beat having a desk job, which he tried during his time as Executive Director of Tennis Alberta, and says “just wasn’t him.” In 1989, a new opportunity appeared, and
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he became the RGC’s Head Tennis Professional. “When the position at the Club came up, it was very appealing and a great opportunity to keep moving.”
better place to hang out than in a healthy, positive environment in a beautiful location.”
And that’s what he has been doing ever since.
“My kids grew up here. They spent time in the Playroom. There are few places that feel more like home.”
“What’s really cool about being on court with members here at the Club is that when they are on court, that’s where they want to be, he says. “They want to get active, recreate, learn…what more could you ask for as a coach?” Fletcher enjoys teaching all levels of players, from the young beginners with their enthusiasm, to the adults who just want to take the rust off their game. “Sometimes all they need is some WD40.” One of the best things about working here, says Fletcher, is that people come to the Club for the right reasons. “Our former catch phrase, ‘a great place to be,’ really sums it up, but I like to call it a great place to hang out, because there’s no ROYAL GLENORA CLUB
The Club has also become his second home.
He adds that there’s something special about interacting with many generations of tennis players from the Club. “It’s fun to see kids who I taught when they were young who now have families of their own. I still have juniors who come and visit me too. The Club truly brings us all together in this sport.”
Membership University of Alberta, is working closely with his team. They are promoting and referring members of their alumni to the Club in exchange for credit in our banquets facilities when new families join. They want the space and I want the referrals, so this arrangement works well.
Alana Belik Membership Sales Manager
On Sunday, June 23, the Royal Glenora Club along with the Tennis Committee held a celebration for Gary Fletcher to honor his 24 years of service leading the tennis department. Over 80 people attended the event dressed in their all whites, enjoying some strawberries and cream and a wooden racquet tournament. The event was incredibly successful and celebrated Gary’s time as the head tennis professional in fine fashion with gift ceremonies and speeches from newly appointed Head Tennis Professional Ryan Schroffel, General Manager David Martin, members Bill Belous and Fraser Brinsmead, along with the organizing committee of Melissa Penney and Mary Manley. A big thank you goes out to the catering department, the coaching staff and the juniors who volunteered their time: Luke Manley, Danny Wu, Ashley Nilsson, Eve Hobart, Jessica Kreutz, Cass McCann, Alina Jurca, Maximillian Szczypien and Nicholas Chow. Special thanks to Don Voaklander, our photographer for the event, along with the tennis committee, especially Melissa Penney and Mary Manley. Pictures of the event are posted on our Facebook page – Royal Glenora Club Tennis https://www.facebook.com/ pages/Royal-Glenora-ClubTennis/211559278936498?ref=hl
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s we head into fall and winter, I feel an energy and excitement that I don’t recall feeling quite as powerfully in past years. I have always loved the crisp air, the warm colours, and the scent of fallen leaves (and oh, let’s not forget boots - I love fall boots!). There is anticipation in the air as we plan reunions with family, trips to new exotic places or welcoming familiar ones, and the pleasure of gift giving on special occasions. This year, however, as I am at the Club, there is an added special element. Members are happy and healthy and flushed with the exertion of a great workout. New, exhilarating sport and fitness programs are keeping us motivated. Gourmet lunch on the pool patio feels like a mini vacation; the brightness, heat and humidity gets me through a cold day. Pumpkin carving contests, Wine Cellar Club nights, parties, bands, and holiday luncheons are quickly filling our social calendars. The fireplaces are roaring and practically begging people to sit and chat. This is most certainly the place to be. Membership referrals are strong and becoming more frequent as I get to know more members. I sincerely thank you for the support. As you can tell, I adore the Club, so introducing it to new prospective members is a joy. I am working on a few different partnerships this season: Ian Reade, who is a member and also the Director of Athletics for the Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation at the
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Derek Perchaluk, Ticket Account Executive for the Oil Kings, has graciously extended value-priced tickets to our membership. If we support this initiative by purchasing tickets, we will receive free advertisement with their organization. I see this as a fun, healthy, mutually beneficial arrangement. New Edmontonians and couples upsizing to accommodate growing families are ideal candidates for me to present the benefits of Royal Glenora Club life. The embracing nature of our membership to newcomers is a quality of which we can be very proud. In this vein, I am facilitating a referral program with member realtors. I am happy to receive ideas about more partnerships and initiatives to keep membership growing. Please let me know your thoughts. We can sit and talk by the fire, or soak in the sun over lunch, or brainstorm while flipping tires and climbing ropes. Oh wait – that might not be a safe way to play. We can crunch leaves with our new boots during a valley walk, letting nature feed our creativity while sipping on a lovely Chef Steve- inspired hot drink. Anyway, I can tend to get carried away, but you get the idea. Communication and conversation are good and I just want to let you know that I am open to your notions and feedback. Speaking of feedback, signing on new members is crucial; keeping you happy and engaged is entirely as important. If you are mustering up the courage to try something new in the Club, come and see me. I will set you up with a complimentary lesson, evaluation, class or whatever you need to get you started.
Alana Belik, Membership Sales Manager 780.482.0399 alana.belik@royalglenora.com
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Members
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See it, Believe it, Achieve it: Meet Lindsay Kramer Name: Lindsay Kramer Age: 31 Hometown: Edmonton, Alberta Current Location: Toronto, Ontario Length of RGC membership: Intermittently over past 20 years; her family are still members What she does now: Dance Supervisor for Disney Cruise Line How she got there: “I’m one of those few people that knew from 10 years old that this is what I wanted to do…I’m a dreamer and I’m driven.”
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indsay Kramer grew up in Edmonton, and through her childhood and teenage years took up jazz, ballet and tap. She danced with three local studios, up to 30 hours per week honing her craft. When she graduated from high school in 2000, she had the opportunity to work with Celebrity Cruise Lines. For seven months, she sang and danced her way through South America and the Caribbean. “I had never sailed; it was a trip of firsts, and it was an amazing way to see the world,” says Kramer.
In 2002, she moved to Toronto and enrolled in the Randolph Academy of Performing Arts, where she studied Musical Theatre. She says that musical theatre appealed to her because she grew up watching musicals at the Jubilee Auditorium as a child, and she loved the idea of marrying her love of dance with her passion for performance. She attributes her persistence and a thick skin to her success in the business. Nationally she has been seen in productions of; Beauty and the Beast, High School Musical and White Christmas. “I had the goal in mind of achieving a show on King or Yonge Street here in Toronto.”
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It was in the fall of 2011 when she made the decision to switch gears and pursue her most current opportunity with Disney Cruise Line, a job a close friend told her about. “It was a difficult decision to make because I had to be okay with putting performing aside to be a dance supervisor. But I was ready to step up to the next chapter of my life. I interviewed and a week later I had the job.”
Disney Cruise Line presents nine or ten different shows between the four ships on the line. The shows include classic Disney Stories like Aladdin, Toy Story, and original musicals like Disney’s Believe and The Golden Mickeys. As Dance Supervisor for Disney Cruise Line, Kramer is in charge of setting and teaching the choreography to all the performers. “It comes with a lot of responsibility, and I basically had to learn all the shows from the
MEMORIES LINDSAY HAS OF THE RGC Taking swimming lessons and her babysitting course
life has taken was unexpected, but she’s enjoying the ride. “Eleven years ago, this was the last thing I thought I’d be doing. As a Canadian, the opportunity to have this sort of job is unusual and unique. I feel so fortunate; when I walk through Toronto’s downtown core, everyone is on a mission to get somewhere, whereas I am one of the few humans beings who gets paid to do what I love.”
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Attending birthday parties at the Club Sunday brunches Bowling Tennis – “I still connect with Lan now that she’s in Toronto, and we play. It’s nice to have reminders of home like that, as I don’t get home as often as I’d like.”
“It’s not about how you start but how you finish.”
ground up. But I enjoy rising to the occasion.” Rehearsals go on for two months prior to shipping out, and then Kramer travels with the cast for two to three weeks, depending on the schedule. Kramer owes much of her success to the support of her family. “I have a really loving mom and dad who are always there to pick me up when times are tough. They always believe in me which gives me courage to keep persevering. I have never lost sight of how much love I have in my life.” In the future, Kramer has an interest in achieving a position in the casting department. She says the giver in her wants to pay it forward, and she often mentors other friends as an agent. She says the path her
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Badminton
TEAM CANADA BRINGS
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eam Canada (with four Royal Glenora players on the team) brought home gold in the team event for the Pan Am Junior Championships on July 21-23, 2013, in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. In the semi-finals, Canada defeated Mexico in a very tight tie. Canada was down 2-0 from the beginning because of Mexico’s persistent pressure and tough fighting spirit; however, even under the pressure of the coaches and the crowd, as well as the excruciating humidity in the venue, Glenora players took back the win for Canada. Mac Lee and Nathan Osborne, despite the pressure from knowing that the team was down 2-0, fought through their match with strong determination and took a win for the team.
Takeisha Wang and Josephine Wu also won their Girls’ Doubles, causing Canada and Mexico to be head-to-head with the score of 2-2. To determine who would move on to the finals, Josephine Wu and Nathan Osborne were chosen to play the deciding match for the tie, and through strong determination, they brought Canada to the finals with the score of 3-2 for Canada. Later in the afternoon, Canada then had to face Brazil in the finals of the Team Event. Brazil, being known as a very tough team with an even stronger fighting spirit, made Canada feel a little intimidated. In spite of that, Canada fought even stronger. With a tight start in the beginning with 1-1 as the score, Glenora players managed to take the
rest of the wins for Canada. Mac Lee and Nathan Osborne won their doubles through a hard battle against a pair of very strong Brazilians, resulting in the score of 2-1 for Canada. Then, Josephine Wu and Takeisha Wang finished the tie off by winning their doubles against also a very tough team. Team Canada pulled their way through the finals with the final score of 3-1 in a tough battle against a very strong team. Even under the pressure and the scorching heat, Glenora players represented their country well at the Pan Am Junior Games and captured gold for the team. Congratulations!
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ourage is a trait that many great men and women have possessed that set them apart from others in their fields. Both Terry Fox and Thomas Edison, with courage and determination, chose to pursue what they believed was possible to achieve. Neither Fox nor Edison could foresee what their outcomes would be, but it was their sheer courage and self-belief that helped with their success. Fox took one step at a time, running across Canada despite having had one leg amputated. He created a legacy for cancer awareness throughout Canada and, still to this day, inspires others around the world. Edison, through dedication and perseverance, went through numerous trials and errors before inventing the incandescent light bulb, and all of us have definitely benefited from this invention.
When we think of some local exhibitions of courage from the Royal Glenora Club badminton community, we think of Valerie Cheung and Desmond Wang. They have succeeded in a multitude of difficult tasks and have gone through a countless number of challenging badminton matches. With their courage and determination, they believed that their goals could be achieved. Valerie Cheung had the courage to complete a tremendously difficult task: she believed that by staying focused and by breaking down each challenge, she would eventually reach her intended goal. She successfully completed a very difficult training routine, undeterred from peer pressure. Similarly, Desmond Wang, with tenacity and spirit, was also successful in reaching his intended goal. Desmond is among the youngest badminton players in RGC history to compete in Provincial, National and In-
ternational badminton tournaments. In May, the final match of the RGC Championship, he played a very challenging match against a very skillful and experienced opponent. Throughout the match, he stayed focused, kept up with the pace, and believed that by winning one point at a time, that he would eventually prevail. Desmond won a hard fought match and was successful because of his drive and confidence. A big congratulations to Valerie and Desmond! Both of them have prevailed and they are an inspiration to us and others, much like Terry Fox and Thomas Edison.
Channeling Inner Article by Francis Kiew
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SKATING
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truly believe that my decision to compete at the ISU Adult International Figure Skating competition in Oberstdorf, Germany, last May, was a courageous one, due to an injury I had sustained last March. It happened exactly one week before the Adult Canadian Figure Skating Championships in Kamloops, B.C. Although I managed to compete in one event, I had to pull out of the second event due to the pain I was experiencing. For the next few weeks, I received numerous treatments here at the RGC and I got back on the ice and only did things that didn’t cause discomfort during my training sessions. Two weeks before leaving for Germany, I was able to skate two programs with some downgraded elements. Things were going great, but on the day I was leaving for Germany, my injury flared up again. No way was I missing out on such an exciting adventure and experience!
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Article by Annette Nymeyer
Not even once did I skate my routines to the music before competing a week later with two programs on the same day; however, I managed to skate my two events. I was on Cloud 9, but not for long. The injury got worse later that day and I almost had to pull out of the Free Skate event that evening. No treatment was available, but many friends and fellow competitors kept encouraging me on by thinking positively throughout the day. On the evening of my Silver Free Skate III, half way during my performance something went wrong. It felt like my upper left leg ripped apart or popped. I almost gave up, but kept thinking to myself, “Just do it, keep going.” When I had finished the program, I could not believe what I had just done. I was almost in shock because it hurt so much, and getting off the as gracefully as possible was another challenging story. I later watched the DVD and I had skated quite well throughout the entire performance. I placed sixth place out of 17 skaters. Although, on the DVD, not one smile came across my face until the medal ceremony that same evening. I knew that I had given a courageous effort on the ice. All I know for certain is that I did it for the love of figure skating and the courage came straight from my heart as well as from all those wonderful people who helped me through this chapter in my skating life. Thank You! Annette Nymeyer
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egan is a former junior national team member who trained at the Royal Glenora Club from 1989-1994. She comes to us with almost 20 years of coaching expertise that includes international experience in Italy, Germany, Sweden and Scotland. Megan is a Level III NCCP certified figure skating coach who is currently working on her Level IV designation. She has coached England’s National Champion Zoé Jones, Finland’s National Champion Susanna Poykio and the seven-time Italian National Champion, fivetime European Champion, four-time World medalist and 2012 Ladies’ World Champion Carolina Kostner (from the years 1996-2007). During the summers, Megan brought Carolina to Edmonton to live and train with her at the Royal Glenora Club. Megan has accompanied Carolina to numerous World and European Championships, International Grand Prix events and the 2006 Olympics in Torino, Italy. The combination of her international coaching experiences and her passion for figure skating has harnessed an extremely rich knowledge of the sport. She brings to us a strong understanding of the processes and commitments required for a skater to achieve their personal success that can ultimately lead to the National, World and Olympic levels. Megan is currently coaching at the Royal Glenora Club as an assistant and she is very excited to make the Royal Glenora Club her permanent coaching residence.
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euben Gonzalez, three-time Olympian in the sport of luge, is a highly respected speaker and author of the critically acclaimed book, The Courage to Succeed. Gonzalez tells athletes and all competitors that success “comes down to defining an arena you are suited to play.” Athletes need to draw on courage to get started, and then again to keep going. Success and results come from performing and participating in spite of fear and insecurity. “Action is the proof of your courage and sometimes that takes going against the odds.” All of us in our love of sport know that it takes determination to try something new, stick with our game, and move beyond defeat. Sport helps us develop mental toughness we can apply to all aspects of our lives The Royal Glenora Club has provided an environment for countless athletes – young
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and old, all shape and sizes – to seed their dreams and tap their courage. Some of those achievements have been extraordinary, and the proof is in the number of Olympians who have trained at our Club and been supported by our many coaches who have been high performance competitors themselves, often former Olympians. This rich and deep traditional of sports achievement is a very important part of our Club legacy. Courage is an important tenant of the Olympic mindset. It is, in fact, one of the modern Olympic values alongside friendship, respect, excellence and inspiration. We can all learn from the lessons of Olympic sport. We each have the ability to push ourselves to a place we have not been before, to test our limits and break through barriers – just as our accomplished Olympic competitors have done!
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ll racquet sports require a minimum of two players to make the game work. Racquet Sports are competition through cooperation. This is especially the case with squash because you have to compete with your opponent while sharing the same space with them. Rarely can you find an opponent who is at the exact same performance level that you are at that day. The majority of matches played are typically lob-sided. In squash this would mean someone would win three games to zero games (3-0). The mindset of the competitive player is that he or she always wants to compete against players “better” than they are so they can be pushed to improve and play like the “better” players. The problem with this line of thought is that if everyone did that nobody would be playing, because everyone would be looking for that better player and not wanting to play the “weaker” player. If a squash player played three times per week, they should play:
-someone “weaker” than they are; -someone “better” than they are; and -someone right at the same level. Playing someone “weaker” than you is a great opportunity for many reasons. Firstly, everyone has to give back to the sport they play. By playing a weaker player, you are helping them improve and therefore hopefully helping the quality of play in your sport to improve. Another reason for playing weaker players is to work on your technique (swing, footwork, etc.) in a match scenario. It is very difficult to transfer new skills from a lesson/drill and apply them while competing in a match. By playing a weaker player, you are cre-
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ating a perfect scenario to improve your technique while giving your opponent the opportunity to compete with a “better” player. Lastly, to play a “weaker” player and defeat them quickly with kill shots doesn’t help anybody; however, rallying with a weaker player teaches you ball control and how to control the rally. It’s a skill not only to challenge your opponent but also to keep the rally under your control. Playing someone “better” than you teaches you to compete at a level you’re not comfortable with. The ball moves faster, is struck earlier, and comes at you from angles that you’re not used to. The more opportunities you have to be exposed to that level of squash the faster you’ll be able to play at that pace. Playing someone at the same level as yourself is obviously an ideal scenario. This allows you to take turns having the advantage and making your opponent work harder, but also to take your turn being on the “wrong side of the rally” and working hard to try to regain control of the rally or game. The most important thing is to always be working on some aspect of your game. Always focus on improving a skill no matter who you’re playing and what level of competition that will create.
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SPORT
WAYS TO ENCOURAGE YOUR KIDS TO
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Article by Sara Smeaton
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ne thing I’ve learned about raising active children is that the love of moving needs to be taught and encouraged, exactly the same way we teach and encourage our children to love to read. The second thing I’ve learned is that there isn’t just one way to do this. If you are someone who already loves moving and are very active, then a lot of the following is going to be second nature for you. Even so there might be a surprise or two. But if you want your child to lead an active and healthy life and aren’t sure how to get them on the right path, then these 10 can’tfail ways to encourage them are for you. 1. Help your child move early. It’s never too late to start but it’s also never too early. With infant massage and exercises you can make moving a natural part of your child’s day right from the beginning. 2. Build physical activity into your family’s daily routine. Ideally, every night after dinner your family should get up and do some form of physical activity together. It could be taking a walk, playing catch, or riding bikes. It really doesn’t matter what you do as long as you are moving together. If this doesn’t work with your lifestyle, see if you can find another time of day to be active together. Try starting with 15 minutes every day. 3. Show your kids how you are physically active in your own life. What’s your physical outlet? Do you run, practice yoga, play tennis, walk the dog, or workout at the gym? Being an active role model for your kids is one of the best things
you can do to encourage them to be active. If you aren’t very active, it’s never too late for you to start, either. 4. Choose to walk or bike instead of drive. Whenever possible get kids moving instead of sitting in a car. If there is a safe route, have them walk or bike to school on a daily basis (if they’re too young to go on their own walk or bike with them). This is a great habit to get into at an early age. Don’t forget to leave lots of time to get where you are going so you don’t have to rush. 5. Expose your kids to a wide variety of activities and sports. Kids who specialize early in a specific sport can get burned out and injured. It’s important to let them try lots of different things so that they can develop a wide range of skills and find out what they enjoy. With a few exceptions, most sports do not require specialization until kids are in their early teens. 6. Praise but don’t push. Notice when your child is enjoying an activity and cheer them on. Always keep things positive from the sidelines so they understand that you value what they are doing but that you aren’t so invested in it that they feel pressure. 7. Focus on fun. Most kids aren’t ready for competition until they are ten and up. For kids under ten, fun activities and non-competitive games keep things stress-free and allow them to have success no matter what their skill level. 8. Spend time outdoors. It used to be that going outside was the default move for any bored child. And going
outside almost guarantees some form of physical activity. These days there are a lot of distractions that can keep kids inside and occupied for hours. It’s up to us as parents to create lots of opportunities for them to play outside. 9. Choose a daycare or preschool that incorporates physical activity. Parents should look for a daycare that dedicates time to encouraging age-appropriate movement every day. Little kids need lots of opportunities to move and develop basic skills like running, jumping, hopping, skipping, etc. Structured and unstructured play are both essential in helping them to develop these skills. 10. Put pressure on your children’s schools. Schools need to do their part to ensure kids in kindergarten and up are getting both quantity and quality physical activity and education. Every school should have a PE specialist who knows how to engage children of all skill levels and abilities, and can help them develop their love of moving. Imagine if schools only spent an hour a week teaching kids to read, and parents were solely responsible for developing their children’s reading literacy at home. When it comes to reading, schools do their part and parents reinforce it at home. The same holds true for children’s physical literacy. You can start by speaking to your child’s teacher, principal, or parent council. The most important thing to remember is that you can’t do this wrong. Just move with your family every day and if that’s all you can do at the beginning then you are still well on your way.
CREDIT: This article was originally published at Active for Life [http://www.activeforlife.ca/], the place where parents go for their kids’ health and
success. We believe that teaching kids to run, jump, and throw is as important as reading, writing, and arithmetic. Make a difference in the happiness and confidence of your children by ensuring they are physically literate. Find activities, expert advice, and inspirational tips at Active for Life.
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Sport is one of the toughest vehicles for challenging courage. Using tennis as an example, people of all ages are asked to go out on court and expose themselves to the possibility of failure. When it comes to playing in tournaments, there is only one winner in every draw. Everyone else is considered a failure in comparison. In the US Open, there will be 127 losers and only one winner, not to mention all the players who tried to qualify for the tournament. Not only are all but one going to fail, but they are also asked to do so in front of their peers, family and millions of viewers. An example of what is more commonly seen in our neck of the woods is in relation to our Club tournaments or junior events, where kids and adults are put in a position where they may fail in front of their friends, coaches and family. In our school system, teachers make tremendous efforts to protect kids from this type of transparency. Even at a university level, students’ names are replaced with a number so people can’t tell how others did. Sports are quite the opposite, where winning is celebrated and, therefore, losing is exposed to ridicule. Courage is also tested when improving on a skill, as for a period of time, sometimes people are in the position where they feel uncomfortable in learning a new skill. It is having courage that results in making improvements, as people are willing to continue learning and improving. One of the best athletes of all time, Michael Jordan, put it best in his experience in demonstrating courage:
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“I’ve missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. Twenty-six times I’ve been trusted to make the game winning shot and missed. I’ve failed over and over again in life. And that is why I succeed.” While sport challenges courage in a way that other vehicles do not, it is why sport is so incredibly valuable to the development of determination and work ethic.
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Physiotherapy
Article by Grant Fedoruk, physiotherapist at LEADING EDGE PHYSIOTHERAPY
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ne of the most common sports injuries that will often go untreated is the common ankle sprain. Most people have had experience with a sprained ankle; unfortunately, most do not realize that the lack of appropriate management can lead to recurrent ankle sprains and, in some instances, long standing (and annoying) ankle pain. A major cause of re-injury is due to decreased proprioception after the ligament is torn. Proprioception is related to your balance receptors and the ability to tell what your ankle is doing when you aren’t paying attention to it. We will revisit this concept later. ANKLE SPRAIN BASICS Due to the forces that it withstands and the mass it supports, the ankle joint is often the tennis, squash, soccer, basketball, or volleyball player’s demise. On the outside of the ankle, there are three major ligaments: the anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL), the posterior talofibular ligament (PTFL), and the calcaneofibular ligament (CFL). The common ankle sprain, also known as an inversion sprain, usually involves injury to the ATFL and CFL. These sprains occur when one “rolls” their ankle.
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COMMON ANKLE SPRAIN
INVERSION ANKLE SPRAIN – THE ROLLED ANKLE When you roll your ankle, it is in a position of excessive inversion and plantar flexion. Your foot can be put in this position in a number of different situations including running on an uneven surface, losing one’s footing, or landing from a jump awkwardly. Putting weight on the foot when it is in this position can stretch and/or tear the ATFL and CFL ligaments. Ligaments maintain the stability of a joint through their connections from bone to bone. Taking a joint beyond its normal anatomical range of motion leads to tearing of the ligaments. The amount of tearing is referenced as a grade of ankle sprain. These grades range from a small tear (grade one) to a total rupture of the ligament, which is known as a grade three or third degree sprain. HOW DO I KNOW IF I HAVE AN INVERSION ANKLE SPRAIN? In the first few minutes following the injury, it is likely that you will experience pain, tenderness, swelling, and bruising. You may initially be able to walk, but as the swelling increases, you may have more difficulty. As ROYAL GLENORA CLUB
the swelling increases and spasm sets in, you will have difficulty with normal motion of the ankle. This is all normal for an ankle sprain. A sprained ankle and an ankle fracture are sometimes difficult to differentiate. If you have an inability to walk on the ankle, numbness in the toes, and/or excruciating “lightning like” pain, then you can suspect a fracture. If you do suspect a fracture, then you should seek medical attention and a doctor will determine whether or not an xray is needed. WHAT SHOULD I DO? If you suspect an ankle sprain, you should take immediate measures to follow the RICE principle: RICE stands for rest, ice, compression, and elevation. RICE can help to prevent excessive swelling and facilitate the rehabilitation process. When using ice, you should always avoid direct contact with the skin; wrapping an ice pack or ice cubes in a damp towel works well. It is not recommended to leave the ice on for more than 20 minutes every few hours. You can compress the ankle with a tensor bandage and try to keep the ankle elevated above the heart as
much as possible. Simple motion exercises such as moving the ankle to perform the alphabet will help initially with stiffness, but in the initial stages, aggressive stretching is not recommended. Remember, in the acute stage of a ligament sprain, the R stands for rest and not for stretching. Most people will think that their ankle is better when the pain goes away. As the swelling subsides, the pressure on the pain nerve endings decreases and the pain goes away. This does not mean that the ankle is better. It feels better, it moves better, but it has not healed and it is not yet stable. TREATMENT
Receiving the proper treatment is vital so that the ankle heals properly, avoiding chronic pain and most importantly, re-injury. A comprehensive treatment program may include ultrasound, IFC, taping, range of motion exercises, muscle strengthening, mobilization, Graston Technique, and even acupuncture for chronic conditions. Treatment should commence immediately (within a few days), as physiotherapy can assist with swelling, regaining ROM, protecting the joint and alleviating pain. As you progress, you should learn how to retrain your proprioception to decrease the chance of re-injury. We focus heavily on training the lost balance that affects the ankle joint. The muscles, ligaments, and joint capsule all have receptors that contribute to communicating with the brain about
what the ankle is doing (proprioception). When the ankle is sprained, these receptors are damaged and the connection is diminished. If we don’t restore this proprioceptive ability, you may find that stepping on a crack leads to another ankle sprain. We lose the awareness that the ankle is rolling and by the time our body is able to react, it is too late. Balance/ proprioception is essential to recovery of ligament injuries.
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We also utilize many techniques to prevent “Kristen and I are excited to offer our physiotherapy the excessive deposit services to members of the Royal Glenora Club. and encourage the propWhether you have just sprained your ankle, or have er structuring of the scar had a nagging injury, we are confident that our tissue; unfortunately, if skills and training can address your issue. We are the scar becomes fixed, here if you need us, and we are pleased to join this thickened or immobile, wonderful community!” Grant Fedoruk it can affect the normal Leadingedgephysio.com 761-1160 motion of the bones during functional movements. This is one of the other reasons that ankles can become a problem long after the injury seems to have healed. Please don’t fall into the trap of saying “it’s just an ankle sprain.” Life shouldn’t hurt. Neither should your ankle.
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CHEF INFUSES LOCAL INTO THE RGC MENU Nothing is as good as catching your own fish or picking your own fruit. Knowing what you are eating and where it came from are two important concepts that are near and dear to Chef Steve Buzak, and he is working to put more local food on your plate here at the RGC. The farm-to-fork phenomenon is obviously not a new idea. Buzak is putting this into action on a small, sustainable scale. “If we were a 60-seat restaurant, we could do whatever we wanted. But our volume is significantly larger than that, so we can’t
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accommodate a true farm to fork or 100-mile type system. What I’m focusing on is taking small steps and integrating foods here and there.” The new menu offers some market features, more entrée salads, wild salmon, and local beef. While the menu has shrunk, it is now full of healthier options, or healthier versions of your favourites. “One of the biggest changes is in our burgers – using local, hormone free beef. This is a gradual shift. I am talking to a local farmer about getting some lamb too. We will be introducing more seasonal vegetables onto the plate, which will provide colour and also variety.” This couldn’t happen without partnering with those local growers and producers. If you’ve noticed the Gramma Bee’s Honey sitting by the coffee and tea in the café, that’s just one example of how local, healthy items are finding their way into the Club. Buzak’s uncle hosts some of the bee hives where Gramma Bee’s Honey is derived from. Gramma Bee’s, founded in 2000, is not only local; it is unpasteurized and unfiltered, remaining as close to natural as possible. “Honey has tremendous health benefits that many people don’t know about,” says Buzak. “It has many healing properties, and there is an abundance of it in Alberta.” This honey, combined with apple cider vinegar, is the base for a new signature vinaigrette dressing at the Club. Buzak is hoping it’s one of the ways the RGC can stand out as a restaurant in Edmonton.
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“We are trying to build an identity and reputation for being more original and innovative; developing something that can be ours is an important step in doing that.” While Buzak grew up in the city, his family had a huge appreciation for local food and supporting local growers. “We fished in the local lakes, and we went for salmon on the coast. We had a huge garden at our home here in Edmonton. And we got chicken, eggs, cheese, beef and pork from my dad’s brother’s and sister’s farms.” Buzak hopes to share that appreciation with all who eat at our Club.
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JUNIOR AWARDS
BANQUET
June 10, 2013
Seventy-seven junior athletes received awards to celebrate their achievements and success in sport, with nine of these athletes receiving more than one award. These awards are given out by the Royal Glenora Club to provide incentive and motivation for junior members involved in sport.
Squash: Adrian de Vries and Halle Singh.
The following were given out:
Badminton: Jasmine Leung and Lily Bastel
Special Achievement Award was awarded to the Junior who ranks at the top nationally or internationally in their particular age group.
Gymnastics: Emily Mahon and Alexandra Durstling
Badminton : Mac Lee, Nathan Osborne, Josephine Wu, Takeisha Wang, Ty Lindeman and Desmond Wang
Squash: Noah Makar and Molli Hay
The Outstanding Performance Award was awarded to the following Junior members who displayed prominence in Provincial or National competitions.
The junior members received the Sportsmanship Award for consistently displaying excellent behaviour, in the spirit of the Royal Glenora Club, during competitions, training and social time.
Most Improved Award went to the Junior members below that displayed the most dramatic improvement.
The Involvement Award was awarded to the following Junior members who displayed interest and volunteered time to various programs: Badminton: Braxton Wong and Justin Yeung
Aquatics: Molli Hay and Josh Nordstrom Skating: Kylie Pelletier and Maria Pollock Squash: Jayna Gupta and Kate Wuschke
Skating: Triena Robinson and Amanda Wan
Gymnastics: Eliza Mahon, Brynn Hobal, Sophia Chau, Ava Gingerich, Julianne Berg, Chloe Brandt, Gabrielle Rohovie. Skating: Cole Van derVelden, Abigail Seewald, Bryce Chudak, Triena Robinson, Alexis Katzell and Emma Bulawka
Aquatics: Sebastian Gingerich and Bronwyn Tonelli Badminton: Samantha Hsu and Nojan Mannani Gymnastics: Jack and Kate Tennant Skating: Elene Haave Audet and Kayla Harrison Squash: Gabrielle Morin and Sebastian Gingerich Tennis: Hazel Leung and Mira Szudek
Tennis: Danny Wu, Oscar Yang, Jun Makita, Maximilian Szczypien and Jessica Kreutz
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SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS were also given out to the following Junior members:
Tennis: Erika Berg and Eleanor Moran
Aquatics: Luc Sauze and Emma O’Cronin Badminton: Yuzhi Chen, Stephanie Cheung, Ashley Cheung, Evan Makar, Isaac Makar, Elizabeth Evans, Johnna Rymes, Abby Ledda, Byron Tung, Nicholas Yeung, Alex Fung, Susie Jing, Caine Smithaniuk, Valerie Cheung, Jeff Ko and Dawn Song
Tennis: Ashley Nilsson and Eve Hobart
ROYAL GLENORA CLUB
FRED MILLER AWARD Ty Lindeman IAN PATON AWARD Adrian de Vries PHIL ALLARD AWARD Desmond Wang PAULINE INGALL AWARD Caine Smithaniuk MERLIN BENEVOLENT SOCIETY AWARD Elene Haave Audet, Josephine Wu, Nick Chow, Halle Singh and Anya Kunicki
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