SportsXpress Lloydminster Nov/Dec 2014

November/December 2014 Volume 4 Issue 9

SAY YES TO YOGA

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Lloydminster Rohan Rage players showcase their talents across the West Bobcats’ home grown captain

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07 | The facts and myths about the flu vaccine 12 | Back to school using active transportation 14 | The City of Lloydminster rocks the Global Corporate Challenge 15 | Pilates over 60

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Mt Joy Snow Resort – come play in your own backyard Article by Dorota Kurc, Vice President of Mt Joy and ski & snowboard school coordinator Preparations for a new 2014/2015 season at Mount Joy Snow Resort are in full swing.

Our big group of volunteers put lots of effort in to cleaning up the hill, cutting grass and shrubs on all the runs, and doing maintenance on all the equipment and lifts before the snow arrives.

Community registration night that took place in September was a great success.

We’ve had lots of boys and girls sign up for our ski and snowboard school. There will be final registration and a meeting for kids and instructors by the end of November.

Keep an eye out for details in your local paper.

Mt Joy’s ski and snowboard school will be running every Saturday. There will be morning class from 10am-12pm and

afternoon class from 1pm-3pm. Sundays at Mt Joy will be reserved for Special Events.

Our Grand Opening is planned for Sunday January 18th 2015, as well as Family Day at the hill on Sunday February 15th 2015, and our End of the season Slush Cup will be Sunday March 1st 2015.

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Lloydminster Rohan Rage players showcase their talents across the West Article and Photo by the Lloydminster Rohan Rage U16 Midget AAA Hockey Team Lloydminster Rohan Rage U16 Midget AAA players have been busy this past spring/summer attending the Hockey Alberta-ATB Alberta Cup (April), the Top 80 Development Camp (July), and the Western Hockey League camps (August).

Rohan Rage players had 5 players in the Hockey Alberta-ATB Alberta Cup program beginning this past March; TJ Lloyd, Joel Gagnon, Jaxan Kaluski, Dane Dow, and Chase Stephenson.

Rohan Rage had four players make the Top 80 players in Alberta; Joel Gagnon, TJ Lloyd, Dane Dow and Chase Stephenson. The U16 Male Provincial Camp is the final stage in the first year of the Team Alberta Program. Lloydminster Rohan Rage has one player that made the Top 40 list in Alberta; Dane Dow (goalie). From September to November, Dane’s goalie stats and level of play will determine whether he makes the Team Alberta Roster. December 1st, 2014 the Team Alberta Roster will be announced, and this year they will compete in Canada Winter Games in February in Prince George, BC. Furthermore, our Rohan Rage players – 9 former players from the successful 2013-14 Lloydminster Universal Heat Bantam AAA – have been developing their on/off ice skills prepping for their opportunity to shine on the “bigger stage” of WHL this past August.

Back row left to right: Joel Gagnon, Brodin Ference,TJ Lloyd, & Parker Saretsky Front row left to right: Dane Dow, Dawson Vallier, Dalton Payne, Jaxan Kaluski, and Chase Stephenson

Chase Stephenson (forward), Dane Dow (goalie), TJ Lloyd (defence), Joel Gagnon (defence), Jaxan Kaluski (forward), Dalton Payne (forward), Dawson Vallier (defence), Brodin Ference (forward), and Parker Saretsky (forward) all attended WHL camps.

This past May 1, 2014 was Western Hockey League Bantam Draft Day. Rohan Rage player Chase Stephenson (forward) found himself drafted to the Moose Jaw Warriors, and Dane Dow (goalie) was drafted to the Kamloops Blazers. Both young 15 yr. olds suddenly were on a new road in their careers.

After draft day was complete, many WHL teams scouting staff contacted other former Lloydminster Heat players and their families to invite them to summer camps this past August.

TJ Lloyd (Seattle Thunderbirds), Joel Gagnon (Saskatoon Blades), Jaxan Kaluski (Spokane Chiefs), Dalton Payne and Dawson Vallier (Kamloops Blazers), Brodin Ference (Edmonton Oil Kings), and Parker Saretsky (Kelowna Rockets).

Lloydminster Rohan Rage would like to congratulate all of their players for these great accomplishments. We know there is bigger news on the horizon for these young men.

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The facts and myths about the flu vaccine Article by Lloydminster & District CO-OP Pharmacy

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Say YES to Yoga Article by Tiffany Shelton, Owner Oasis Hot Yoga Studio and Pamela Sexsmith, Head Yoga Instructor

Yoga Where it Belongs Interest in yoga is at an all time high in Lloydminster. From dance studios to gyms and community centers, yoga in Lloyd has seen its share of practice spaces.

But, yoga is where it belongs now. We can now enjoy yoga in a beautiful, serene, spacious yoga studio, appropriately named, Oasis Hot Yoga Studio.

An Urban Oasis Lloydminster is a busy and booming town.

Many of us need a retreat from the stresses of everyday life. Oasis provides a space to experience warmth and relaxation.

From the minute you walk through the doors of Oasis Yoga Studio, your stress will melt away as you take in the spa-like warmth and friendly atmosphere.

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Yoga is for Every Body

Anyone who has visited a true yoga studio can speak to the difference a beautiful and serene dedicated space makes to his or her yoga practice. There is a lot to be said for not having to see or hear weights and cardio equipment while trying to enjoy a yoga class.

In a body conscious world, yoga addresses people’s desire to achieve a healthier body. People are also looking for ways to find peace and calm. Yoga is the solution to our problems of stress, tension, fatigue and weakness.

Yoga in fitness facilities and dance studios have provided a great entry point for yoga in Lloydminster. However, the time has come for a more authentic yoga experience.

Oasis Hot Yoga Studio features: - two spacious yoga rooms - a large hot yoga room with a state-ofthe-art heating system - a traditional fireplace and candle lit yoga room - fully equipped with mats, towels and many other luxurious yoga accessories - yoga classes seven days a week - complimentary fruit-infused water, tea and coffee - community lounge to sit and chat with friends after class - yoga accessories and clothing boutique - massage services and much more!

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Whether you are an experienced yogi looking for a challenging experience or ready to try your first class in a supportive atmosphere, Oasis Hot Yoga Studio welcomes you as you are. There is no such thing as the perfect yoga body; rather, yoga is perfect for every body!

More than JUST Hot Yoga In addition, to our full schedule of hot classes, we also offer non-heated yoga classes, prenatal and postnatal yoga, kid’s yoga, family yoga, yoga for elite youth, yoga for teams, yoga for the hardcore (athletes), corporate yoga, and zoomer yoga.

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Bobcats’ home grown captain Article by Kyle Harris This year, Lloydminster fans are watching one of their own lead the charge for their Bobcats. In an exciting off-season announcement, the Bobcats named local home grown 20 year old Linden Springer as the team’s captain for the 2014-15 season.

Springer has been an instrumental player for his hometown Bobcats over the last two seasons, contributing both on and off the ice as a community role model. Springer was named an assistant captain last season and was a valiant leader in the Bobcats locker room, as well on the ice with his tremendous work ethic.

Born and raised in Lloydminster, Springer came up through the Lloydminster Minor Hockey system playing for the Bantam AAA Heat and Midget AAA Bobcats before joining the Prince George Cougars of the Western Hockey League (WHL) in his 17-year-old season. Springer joined the Bobcats as an 18 year old in 2012, and coming into this season has amassed 13 goals and 23 assists for a total of 36 points and 416 penalty minutes in 90 regular season games.

‘With Linden having had the opportunity of wearing an “A” for us last year certainly displayed he has all of the character, desire and leadership qualities to be a very successful leader for us this season.

Linden takes a lot of pride in the team and the manner in which it showcases itself both on and off of the ice.

He is very well respected by his peers and coaches alike and will be well supported by them throughout this tremendously important 2014–15 season.

‘There is a lot of ground work to be laid leading into the 2015-16 RBC Cup host season, and Linden has what it will take between the coaches and the players to get the results required.

Linden has a goal of getting his team to the RBC Cup this season prior to the 2015-16 season and with that attitude and desire, it is sure to rub off on the other players.’

As of October 17th, Springer is tied for team lead in goals with five,

The Bobcats have named local home grown 20 year old Linden Springer as the team’s captain for the 2014-15 season Springer also played a big part in the Bobcats’ 2013-14 playoff run where he logged big minutes nightly and put up 2 goals, 5 assists for 7 points in 11 games.

During the 2012-13 season Springer also spent time with the Portland Winterhawks, and in 2013-14 Springer received an invite to the Team Canada West Evaluation Camp for the World Jr. A Challenge.

Coach VanHereweghe believes the decision to name Springer captain was a no brainer.

four of which have come at home in the Civic Centre, and is fifth in points with eight through 14 games. His team sits in third place in the AJHL’s North Division, just two points back of the second place Fort McMurray Oil Barons.

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Back to school using active transportation Article by Lloydminster in Motion As summer holidays have come to an end, it’s time to get back in the groove of going to school. One important thing for your family to think about is how your kids are going to get there. Do they ride a bus, do you drive them, do they walk or ride their bike?

The benefits of using active transportation to get to school or work are numerous. Also as numerous are the ways to sneak in a few steps even if you have to use non-active means of transportation to get to and from school or work. If you are driving your kids to school, don’t drop them off from the closest parking space. Drop them off at

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the other end of the school yard so they have the opportunity to walk at least some of the way to school.

This time outside can help them switch into school mode before actually walking into the school. It also gives them the opportunity to visit with friends who are already outside. Another benefit to dropping them off away from the main entrance is avoiding the early morning congestion.

The same routine can be used for after school pick up. Simply agree on a spot where you will meet your kids, and park there. Or even better, walk to their door to meet them and you can both enjoy the walk.

Kids who ride the bus to school can still get some exercise before they start their school day with a few small changes.

Talk to your Principal about moving the bus drop off spot further from the front door so that all the kids have the opportunity to run or walk across the school yard before going in for class.

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If your kids are biking or walking to school, are you being active with them?

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Consider the walk or bike ride home from dropping off or going to pick up your kids as a well-deserved gift to yourself. It’s not a waste of time, it is found time for you to fit in physical activity.

Walking to and from school is also a great way to meet other parents and kids in your neighborhood and school community you may otherwise not have the opportunity to meet.

What can homeowners do to make their neighborhood nicer to walk in?

While municipal governments play an important role in providing safe and attractive places for people to walk, pedal or wheel in, homeowners also play a role. Some of the important roles of homeowners include:

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The City of Lloydminster rocks the Global Corporate Challenge Article provided by the City of Lloydminster After seeing the successes brought about because of the Global Corporate Challenge this year, the City of Lloydminster staff were very excited to keep the momentum up by incorporating physical activity into their routine.

The City of Lloydminster team was one of 57,000 from 1500 of the world’s largest employers to take part in the Global Corporate Challenge. 91 of our staff members from a number of departments took part in this challenge.

Every participant received two Global Corporate Challenge pulses (pedometers), which track daily activity from chasing kids around to hitting up the gym. Physical activity is just one component to living a healthy lifestyle, however, so the program challenges teams to incorporate healthy nutrition habits as well.

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With that in mind, our teams also use weekly online weight trackers and tailored nutrition advice to help achieve healthy, sustainable weight goals. Together the City of Lloydminster participants walked a whopping 72, 725 km combined! That’s equivalent to 113,633,425 steps. Wow! As personal commitments outside of the workplace make it difficult for such a large group to coordinate activity times, we fit group activities into our noon lunch hour.

We used varied approaches to incorporate physical activity into our lives, which kept everyone on the team engaged in the challenge.

Some of the activities included: using a parachute for fitness (like we used to do in elementary school!), musical squares, badminton, floor hockey and a tug-of-war match. We also held a healthy potluck lunch,

which included nutritious choices such as quinoa salads and BBQ chicken to celebrate a job well done.

While each person on the team saw successes in their own right, some of the highlights from the challenge include one employee losing more than 35 pounds just by keeping track of his step count. Another employee, who had been battling weight his whole life, lost an excess of 13 pounds just by being more aware of his habits.

We plan to celebrate our success once again when final team results are compiled. Rather than ending things with the completion of the Global Corporate Challenge, employees are planning to continue participating in regular physical activity and healthy nutrition choices, and encouraging others in the workplace to do the same.

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Pilates over 60 Article and Photo by Donna Schellenberg, Owner tothecore Pilates Studio You’re over 60 and looking to get some exercise that will help increase strength, flexibility, and enhance your quality of life.

You don’t want to be lost in the crowd of a large class, worried you are doing the exercises wrong, or feeling like you are unable to keep up. Perhaps you’re afraid of hurting yourself or making an existing injury worse. Here is a solution.

Pilates is an appropriate exercise for senior fitness, and it is gaining popularity.

Exercises can be modified to meet many different needs.

Pilates increases strength, balance, flexibility, muscle tone, stamina and general well being.

Pilates is offered as a class or as private or semi-private sessions. Most beginner classes are appropriate for seniors, but some studios will offer classes specifically for this age group. Look for a certified instructor who keeps classes small to allow for individual attention.

The majority of beginner Pilates mat and reformer exercises are done lying down or sitting, so there is less risk of falling than there might be with some other forms of exercise.

For more information on Pilates for Seniors give us a call or visit us online: 780-808-4144 tothecore.ca.

As with all new students, seniors should check with a doctor before beginning any exercise program. Many physical conditions can be accommodated in a Pilates setting, but it is important to know if any specific risk factors are present. It is essential to communicate health issues or physical limitations to the instructor before the class begins.

Many older adults find that their balance, flexibility and endurance have diminished over time.

These conditions are workable within a beginner Pilates class, and they will improve as Pilates is practiced regularly. A good instructor will help a senior student monitor their level of exertion, and take measures to prevent over-stretching.

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5115 55 Ave 780-808-4144 tothecore.ca

Classes are starting soon. Call 780-808-4144 to register or visit us online at tothecore.ca.

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