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Sports and players with special needs Article and photos by Eileen Kimmett

a challenge to them. Most importantly, my children had fun and came home with smiles on their faces.

In October of 2014 I began volunteering with the Huskies, a local special needs hockey team. Volunteering for this team has been such a positive experience for me as well. I love seeing the players’ smiles.

This encouraged me to try again to find a sport that my three could connect with but without putting any pressure on them to excel.

I’d like to share my story about sports and children with special needs. I am a mother of three — my son Quinn is 11 and has Asperger’s syndrome, and my nine-year-old son Riker and my eight-year-old daughter Kedron both have ADHD. This past year I have seen the positive impact that sports has had on my children and on many other children with special needs. It wasn’t until last year that my children finally enjoyed sports. Programs we joined recently have really helped them to develop skills that they need and use in day-to-day living, social skills and concentration skills that may come easily to many people but for my three are a challenge.

When our children were very young, we tried to make sports a part of their lives; unfortunately, they showed no interest in participating in any physical activity or in being part of a team. I’m not sure what changed, but I have some thoughts. We stopped signing them up for sports teams, and we didn’t pressure them. Instead, we signed them up for the occasional fun run or a PA Day camp at Rock and Rope Climbing, and something clicked. Maybe it was that the children were older, or there was a lack of parental pressure, or there was a promise of prizes and treats, or maybe it was a combination of all of the above.

They had a great time racing and rock climbing. Quinn was learning to be a part of a team, to encourage his siblings, and that it is okay not to be in the lead — a big challenge for many people with autism.

Riker and Kedron were learning focus, concentration, and housekeeping skills that don’t come easily to people with ADHD. I started to think about which other sports might help them learn other skills that are

I took my children to Peterborough Petes games, and they loved watching hockey. I asked them if they wished to play ice hockey since they enjoy pond hockey and road hockey. They showed no interest in playing, but they love cheering on the Peterborough Petes and meeting the players.

I saw magic happen. Aside from engaging in physical activity and learning defense skills, the children were learning respect, helping each other, and supporting each other — and this was the first class! The first words I heard after that were: “Can we go back?”

We signed them up for a membership and have been enjoying going ever since.

My advice is, keep trying. Each child with autism, ADHD, a learning disability, or any other disability is unique, so take comfort that there are so many different sports to try. The benefits of being active through organized sport are phenomenal.

The benefits of physical activity, and learning social skills, but most importantly, friendships form, and the children come home with a lot of smiles.

This year I took Quinn, Riker, and Kedron to the Laker’s Lacrosse home opener. The three saw that young players were allowed on field during intermission. That sparked some interest, so during next home game, sporting new lacrosse gear, onto the field the three went during intermission. And I followed, camera in hand. I was not sure what to expect, but I saw something lovely happen. Quinn was helping his siblings, taking turns, and when he missed a shot, he didn’t get upset. Riker and Kedron were concentrating on techniques like catching, throwing, and passing. They were having fun. They were smiling. They were learning by observing. Lacrosse clicked. So, we went to all of the Lakers’ home games, cheered on the minor lacrosse teams, and we signed up for a camp with Nationwide Lacrosse Winter League. The children are very excited to take part in this program!

Exposing your children to a wide variety of sports also teaches them appreciate all sports, even if they aren’t all the right fit. Ask if a sports organization offers a trial period or introductory program. Don’t be afraid to try something different. Try a sport you have always wished to try with your child. You can also be part of the learning process! Try the activity a few times; sometimes finding love for a game doesn’t happen right away. Also, there are many groups and sport organizations in the Peterborough area that cater specifically to children with special needs.

Rock climbing at Rock and Rope Rock Climbing was next. After some day camps, I decided to sign them up for some summer camps and weeklong camps, even though I was unsure how the children would take to them. What a success! All three were learning important life skills, having fun, and coming home with smiles on their faces.

Children with special needs love being included and being part of a team. They love being welcomed, challenged, and having fun. Children learn so many skills while participating in a sporting activity that will help them overcome challenges that they face in their daily lives thanks to their disability.And lastly: Have fun with your children. Add a sense of humour. Rock it.

I took a chance at one last sport, Muay Thai. Since the first class was offered as a free trial, I signed them up at Dohjo Muay Thai. I chose to stay and watch my children take part in the class, and again,

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CMHA supports “Giving Tuesday” Article by Kerri Davies The Canadian Mental Health Association Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge (CMHA HKPR) is pleased to announce our participation in “Giving Tuesday”, a national day of giving, to kick off the holiday season.

The movement encourages individuals to join together and consider charitable giving, as part of their holiday shopping experience. http://givingtuesday.ca/about/ Please join us at The Venue — 286 George Street — on Giving Tuesday, December 1st from 4:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.

Our 3rd Annual Giving Tuesday event, the “No Gala-Gala” is a drop in “come as you are” event — no fancy dress required or pricey admission. No tickets are being sold for the event, we simply invite you to bring along a donation of a grocery store gift card and/or warm socks and mitts, to be given to community members most in need over the holidays. Cash donations are also gratefully received!

Refreshments will be provided by The Venue, and a cash bar is available. As well, a silent auction will be held. Donations for the silent auction would be most appreciated.

So, if you are wondering what to buy for the person who has everything, drop by CMHA’s “No Gala-Gala” and give a gift that can change a life — give a gift that can save a life! This is just one more way to celebrate Peterborough Downtown and Keep it local!

If you can’t make it, either drop off your donation to 415 Water Street or donate online at www.cmhahkpr.ca . CMHA HKPR also welcomes corporate donors to support Giving Tuesday. Employee groups are encouraged to make a collection in your office and drop it off to the event or to our Water Street office.

Make a difference in someone’s life this Holiday Season.

For more information or to provide donations to the Silent Auction please contact Kerri Davies, Manager of Development, CMHA HKPR at 705-748-6687 ext. 1048 or by mail: kdavies@cmhahkpr.ca

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“Giving Tuesday” is a National day of giving, a movement to encourage individuals to join together and give back during the holiday season.

Celebrate GIVING TUESDAY at CMHA HKPR’s “No Gala-Gala” on December 1st, 2015 Details:

Join us from 4:30-7:30pm The Venue, 286 George St. North, Peterborough Stay for a minute or stay for the evening!

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Refreshments & cash bar Silent auction Raffle for ‘The Guardian’ painting by artist Sandra MacGillivray takes place at 6:00pm

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Donation of cash, grocery store gift cards, warm socks or mitts. Your gift to our community members most in need over the holidays.

Give a gift that can change a life.

If you can’t make it, please donate online at cmhahkpr.ca and follow the link to Canada Helps or drop by 415 Water Street. For more information please contact Kerri Davies at 705-748-6687 ext. 1048.

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More wellness — less illness Article and Photos by Erin Bell, RNCP If you are like me, then the thought of winter leaves you feeling... kinda grey! Taking it indoors is pretty tough when you thrive on the embrace of warm sunlight. I’d feel much better if I could wake up in the spring with everything else that hibernates.

Once the cooler weather hits, it’s synonymous with colds, flu, and what seems like some pretty nasty illnesses.

Gone are the days of just a cough and stuffy nose, and enter the new age of bacterialviral-mycotoxin sicknesses with symptoms that can leave you feeling flattened for weeks! The immune system gets knocked right out of the ring.

What now?

Here’s an easy little list of things that have surprisingly huge benefits in keeping winter’s plagues at bay: Be proactive. Support your immune system before you really “need” it. We always need it, and it’s a busy system, and it only works well if we take care of it. The number one way you can care for this multi-system network in your body is to feed it well. Eat clean. I know, in winter, we want heavy carbs and fats and make-me-feel-good foods that mask the dread of the season, but these foods just add fuel to the fire. Seasonal foods like root vegetables, things that are orange (squashes, pumpkins, peppers, sweet potatoes), and comforting seasonal spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and ginger are all excellent foods to incorporate into a proactive approach to warding off illness.

Take your vitamins.

We call them supplements because that is what they do; they make up for those little missing

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nutrients that can have a huge impact on our health. Foods in winter are pretty boring.

(Ever see a nice tomato in January?) A good quality multivitamin provides the extra topup our bodies need that we don’t get in our diet during winter. You’d be amazed to know what a little zinc, and vitamins E, D, and C are actually doing for you from November to April.

Stay home. No really, just stay there. If you are sick, rest. Not only are you protecting yourself from further illness while you’re down with it, you’re protecting others around you. Nourish yourself with hot broths, teas and lots of sleep. Feed a cold with a hot chicken soup, and starve a fever out with a day of sleep and warm liquids. Your body will thank you for the digestive rest too.

Keep moving. Winter presents some challenges for exercise outdoors, but don’t let that stop you. Go for a hike, pull on some skates, grab your sticks, and breathe the fresh outdoor air. Sunlight on the tip of your nose is better than no sunlight at all. Regular exercise in winter helps to move lymphatic fluid throughout your body, and moving lymph fluid is like putting out the garbage each week. It clears out bacteria and viruses and the critters that come with it that can cause illness. Get indoors for a swim, walk a track, start a spin class, or get the kids out for a game of hockey. Find a way to move and keep moving. When you move, sickness moves out.

Nourish. This cannot be underestimated.

Our bodies are designed to go with the seasons. We have an internal clock that flows throughout the year. It functions on daily rhythms as well as monthly and seasonal schedules that require specific nutrients.

Eating seasonally is the easiest way to describe this, only people get it all wrong.

Comfort food is not

Erin Bell: Erin is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist at Adaptive Health Care Solutions in Peterborough who hates winter! comforting to a sick body. Leave out the sugars, ice cream, heavy simple carbs, and fatty foods, and think of warming yourself up with healthy soups, lean meats, and seasonal fruits like apples, pears, citrus, and cranberries. Increasing your protein is one way to slide through winter and not gain weight that you’ll hate come spring.

Protein burns slowly and provides a metabolic boost to increase your thyroid — your body’s internal thermostat.

Hydrate. This is a hard one, as most people don’t guzzle water during the winter. Choosing teas and using room temperature water are the best ways to keep yourself hydrated. Winter’s air and indoor environments tend to dry us out. Water circulates toxins out of your body and helps to keep you moisturized inside and out.

Winter is here. Stay well. Enjoy it with more wellness — less illness.

Erin Bell, RNCP | 705-874-1221 Find her if you’re sick this season at www.adaptivehealth.ca or at www.doitwithfood.com

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The Lakefield Chiefs, sponsored by Hendren Funeral Homes, are excited about the 2015-2016 season. The Chiefs have seen many offseason changes to both the team and executive. The changes made will hopefully help lead the Lakefield Chiefs back to the Schmaltz Cup final.

Head Coach Jamie Arcand, in his first full year as a head coach, has faced many challenges early on, but he is hoping that will help season an inexperienced team later in the year.

The Chiefs are led by captain Keenan Runnalls, and other veterans such as: Eric Oosting, Josh Duggan, Nick Hildenbrand, Dalton Hill, and Riley Campbell. Young players Jeff Hawthorne, Connor Ellis, and Mike Connelly are playing their first year with the Chiefs, but they don’t look out of place in junior hockey.

The Lakefield Chiefs welcome everyone from the city of Peterborough and surrounding

communities to come out and see these players live. The Chiefs play home games Tuesday nights starting at 7:25 p.m.

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In the 1977-78 season, the Chiefs were Eastern League Champions and faced off against the Western Ontario Junior D Hockey League Champions the Exeter Hawks. In a long and tight series, the Chiefs won game seven and the series four-games-to-three to win their first OHA Cup as provincial champions.

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league’s St. George Dukes. The Chiefs defeated them four-games-to-two to clinch their second straight OHA Cup as Ontario Junior “D” Champions.

In 1980, the Lakefield Chiefs were promoted to join the Central Lakeshore Junior C Hockey League. Around 1986, the league merged with the Quinte-St. Lawrence Junior C Hockey League and became the Central Ontario Junior C Hockey League. That same year, the Chiefs won the Central Lakeshore championship.

In 1987, the Chiefs won the Central Ontario league championship. They moved on to the provincial championships and found themselves in the Clarence Schmalz Cup final against the Niagara & District Junior C Hockey League’s Norwich Merchants. The Chiefs came

out victorious, winning the series four-gamesto-two to win their first Clarence Schmalz Cup. Over the next eleven seasons, the Chiefs won three league titles. They won in 1989, 1997, and 1999. In 2000, the Lakefield Chiefs won their third league championship in four years. This year was different. They pushed deep into provincial playdowns and found themselves again in the Clarence Schmalz Cup finals. Their opponent ended up being the Great Lakes Junior C Hockey League’s Belle River Canadiens. The Chiefs defeated them to win their second All-Ontario title at the Junior “C” level four-games-to-two.

The Chiefs won their league again in 2004.

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the Chiefs defeated the Georgina Ice three-games-to-none.

In the league semi-final, the Chiefs ran into the top seeded Port Perry Mojacks. The Mojacks defeated the Chiefs fourgames-to-one to move on to the league final.

The 2006-07 season proved to be much more fruitful for the Chiefs. The Chiefs won the regular season crown to earn the top seed in the playoffs. In the league semi-final, the Chiefs played against the Uxbridge Bruins and swept them 4-games-to-none. In the league final, the Chiefs also swept the Port Perry Mojacks four-games-to-none to win the league championship. They moved on to the provincial quarter-finals where they were pitted against the Empire B Junior C Hockey League’s Amherstview Jets. The Chiefs beat the Jets four-games-to-two to advance further. In the provincial semi-final, the Chiefs ran into the Georgian Mid-Ontario Junior C Hockey League’s Penetang Kings.

The Chiefs were swept four-games-to-none by the Kings

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Lakefield Chiefs 2015-16 Remaining Schedule Friday, November 13, 2015 - 7:30 PM Lakefield vs. Georgina (Georgina IP)

Wednesday, December 30, 2015 - 7:50 PM Lakefield vs. Clarington (at Rickard)

Tuesday, January 26, 2016 - 7:30 PM N. Kawartha vs. Lakefield (at Lakefield)

Tuesday, November 17, 2015 - 7:30 PM Uxbridge vs. Lakefield (at Lakefield)

Saturday, January 02, 2016 - 7:30 PM Port Perry vs. Lakefield (at Lakefield)

Saturday, January 30, 2016 - 7:30 PM Lakefield vs. Little Britain (at Little Britain)

Saturday, November 21, 2015 - 2:55 PM Lakefield vs. N. Kawartha (at North Kawartha)

Tuesday, January 05, 2016 - 7:30 PM N. Kawartha vs. Lakefield (at Lakefield

Tuesday, November 24, 2015 - 7:30 PM Port Perry vs. Lakeield (at Lakefield)

Thursday, January 07, 2016 - 7:50 PM Lakefield vs. Clarington (at Rickard)

Tuesday, December 01, 2015 - 7:30 PM Little Britain vs. Lakefield (at Lakefield) Friday, December 04, 2015 - 7:30 PM Lakefield vs. Georgina (at Georgina IP) Tuesday, December 08, 2015 - 7:30 PM Clarington vs. Lakefield (at Lakefield) Saturday, December 12, 2015 - 7:30 PM Lakefield vs. Little Britain (at Little Britain) Tuesday, December 15, 2015 - 7:30 PM Uxbridge vs. Lakefield (at Lakefield) Saturday, December 19, 2015 - 7:25 PM Lakefield vs. N. Kawartha (at North Kawartha) Tuesday, December 22, 2015 - 7:30 PM Clarington vs. Lakefield (at Lakefield) Sunday, December 27, 2015 - 2:25 PM Lakefield vs. Port Perry (at Scugog)

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Sunday, January 10, 2016 - 3:25 PM Lakefield vs. N. Kawartha (at North Kawartha) Tuesday, January 12, 2016 - 7:30 PM Little Britain vs.

Lakefield (at Lakefield) Sunday, January 17, 2016 - 3:30 PM Lakefield vs. Georgina (at Georgina IP) Saturday, January 23, 2016 - 7:30 PM Uxbridge vs. Lakefield (at Lakefield)

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Chiefs secure confidence between the pipes, Smith signs Article and Photo courtesy of the Lakefield Chiefs The Lakefield Junior “C” Chiefs have been hard at work this pre-season to find the right fit between the pipes for 2015-2016.

The Chiefs are finally, extremely proud to announce the signing of Goaltender Brad Smith.

Brad Smith (’96) (Height 5’11 Weight 190 lbs), is very well known to the coaching staff as both Coach Arcand & Coach Dunbar have had the opportunity to have “Smitty” backstop their previous teams in the past within the Peterborough Minor Petes “AAA” system. Most recently, Coach Dunbar teamed

up with Smith for the Peterborough Petes Midget “AAA’s” back in 2012-2013, where Smith had an excellent year. He was scouted that season and signed a Jr. B card for the Athens Aeros for 2013-2014. In that same season, Smith won COSSA and OFSAA Championships with the St. Peters Saints High School Boys Hockey Team.

Smith is a very agile goalie with extremely quick feet. He is also considered to be a “big game goalie”. He rises to the occasion when called upon.

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“Smitty” will be working full time this year, with anticipation of entering the Fleming College Paramedic Program next fall.

The Chiefs are delighted to have “Smitty” with us this season. Welcome back home Brad.

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OMHA Champion & OHF Silver Medalist Christie signs Article and Photo courtesy of the Lakefield Chiefs The Lakefield Junior “C” Chiefs waited to find the right tandom between the pipes and are now pleased to announce that goaltender Michael Christie has signed with the Chiefs to pair up with previously signed Brad Smith for the 2015-2016 season.

Michael Christie (’97) (Height 5’10 Weight 175 lbs), last season in 2014-2015 was the starting Goaltender for the OMHA Midget “AAA” Champion and OHF Silver Medalist Whitby Wildcats. Christie is also no stranger to one of the coaches for the Chiefs, as Coach Dunbar knows Christie well. Christie

previously “protected the house” for Dunbar two years ago in 2013-2014 on that same Midget “AAA” Wildcats team in Whitby.

Christie had a 2.08 GAA and a .907 save percentage with those Cats. Three years ago in 2012-2013 (Minor Midget “AAA”), Christie was a silver medalist at the Provincial Championships (OMHA’s).

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These boots are made for skating…

The impact of properly fit skates on the mechanics of your skating stride Article by Mary Giacalone, Photo courtesy of Tim Bates We at Scary Skate Inc take skates very seriously. Skates and skating are our business. There are many types of skates on the market. Parents often buy skates for their children based on what they have worn or on advice given to them by others. Players sometimes choose skates that are worn by their favorite players or from watching TV and internet commercials. This is the biggest and most important piece of equipment you will need to buy for young ringette or hockey player. Do your homework, and choose wisely.

All my head instructors and I wear Graf skates. We spend many hours on the ice daily, and our skates need to feel like slippers.

We had a Graf representative do a custom fitting, and we were able to specify and design exactly what we needed from our skates.

Everyone has a different shaped foot and needs to choose a skate based on support, comfort, and individual needs. There are many great skate companies out there.

It’s important to consider the negative impact your skates will have on your skating stride if they do not fit properly. Here is a great article

by Doug Ingraham of Graf Canada with lots of information that we at Scary Skate were taught on skate fitting.

Whether it’s to become a good skater as an amateur or to continue to improve your skating skills as a professional, you have to have good skating mechanics to continue to improve. You have to understand the basic fundamental movements of skating, which include multiple joints, muscles, ligaments, and tendons. This chain of movement must be free-flowing and rhythmic, not jumpy and choppy. If any part of the chain is restrictive, it will hinder your stride and skating muscle development, overall speed, and power. As an example, the strongest tree in the forest is the tree that has the best stabilizing roots.

Skates that are fitted properly represent strong stabilizing roots to a skater. Your skates and blades should be an extension of your foot. Properly fitting skates allow you to generate all of your power to the ice through the fundamental skating movements.

Improper fitting skates will not allow this.

The movement and power from your skating

Most skate manufacturers take these factors into consideration when building a skate, but they miss the critical step of fitting the skate properly. When skates are not fitted properly, the following can occur:

stride begins at the ice surface. Everything is expressed from the ice upward through multiple joints, muscles, ligaments and tendons. If your skate is not properly fitted or rooted on your foot, that will be reflected in the fundamental movement of your skating stride.

1) Improper heel width and shape — creates heel movement, bone spurs, gives one a feeling of no support, leaves one constantly having to tie up skates, causes a lack of skate control or ground force 2) Depth of instep and forefoot (too deep) — causes lace bite, premature break down of the skate boot, sore ankles, a feeling lack of support in the boot, encourages the common error of over-tightening laces in an effort to get support, lack of effective energy transfer 3) Depth of instep and forefoot (too shallow or tight) — causes cramping of the arches and balls of the feet, ankle soreness, lack of effective energy transfer 4) Length (The skate is too long; toes not brushing toe cap) — causes excess foot movement, heel spurs, premature break down of the skate, lack of effective energy transfer

The properly fitted skate becomes a flawless extension of your foot, which is powered by your core, reflected by your arms, and manifested in your hands. Athletes must be able to use ground reaction from the ice surface. Simply put, skating is gravity driven. In relation to the ice, the terms open and closed chains can be used. The gait or stride is the gliding or stance leg, which represents the closed chain, and the thrusting leg or free leg represents the open chain. An efficient stride is demonstrated in the interaction and timing of the chain opening and closing. The key to skating performance is the ability to import force to the ice and in turn derive appropriate useable ground reaction. The ability to control and use ground reaction force as well as wearing properly fitting skates significantly increase your ability to control the ground reaction force.

Mechanics of the Skating Stride • Coil (Knee bend) • Thrust (Push, edges) • Follow Thru (Toe snap) • Return (Back under your body) The overall shape of a skate boot should follow the shape of the foot; i.e. heel, instep, forefoot, and toe cap. If a skate is laced up to0 high it will impede the coil causing a shorter stride and lack of power. If the skate boot is too stiff it will impede ankle flexibility, which impedes edge control, and follow through.

This will also give you a feeling of no edges.

The boot should work with the foot regardless if you are beginner or a professional. Not allowing ankle flexibility will negatively impact your skating mechanics regardless of your skating experience. As a skater, you must skate with your ankles, knees and hips.

If you restrict your ankle flexibility through improperly fitted skates, you will cause undue stress on your knees, hip ligaments and tendons. As a result you could be unknowingly increasing your risk of injury while at the same time significantly reducing the power in your skating stride.

One of the theoretical solutions in controlling and dissipating ground reaction force has been to make a skate taller, stiffer and lighter. This has actually created more problems than it has solved. It is important to think of the skate as the interface between the foot and the ice. The skate cannot make up for what the body is incapable of doing.

The structure of the body must be trained to reduce the force through as many joints as possible by using the elastic properties of the muscles, ligaments, and tendons. It is critical to choose a skate that will allow the foot to act naturally, to work with your body to produce force. The best skate is one that locks in the foot and does not hinder your stride (gait). When you are properly fitting a skate, take the following factors into consideration: the shape and width of the heel, the depth of the instep and forefoot, and the length of the foot.

Bet you didn’t realize how important a properly fitted skate is.

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Teaching physical literacy at home Article and Photo by Paul Teleki (Judo Blackbelt and Nationally Certified Coach) The popularity of martial arts among kids is continually growing in western cultures, like Canada, and my experiences of teaching physical literacy at Ninja Kids brings some important values like safety, confidence, and respect to the forefront. Some parents may be reluctant to enroll their children into martial arts programs because of some of the more aggressive martial arts they see on TV, but there are some martial arts (like judo) that are rather gentle, yet teach the fundamentals that parents are interested in.

Parents want their children to be confident and contributing members of society.

Furthermore, they want their child’s physical confidence to translate into strong mental abilities as well. And there are some martial arts that promote this confidence without teaching children how to strike another person. Most importantly, there are things you can do at home with your child to prepare them for a life of physical and mental success.

Children love to be challenged, and it is our job as parents to facilitate these challenges in a safe environment — without helicoptering. Most children will find ways to challenge themselves out of boredom or without even knowing it. It seems to just come naturally. Kids especially don’t mind repeating activities or courses, which is opposite to what adults are interested in doing, so creating activities that challenge

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your child and that can be repeated creates an environment where they can use some energy and develop their skills.

The picture above this article shows how some simple objects around the house, like bricks and boards, can turn into an obstacle course that can be used repeatedly by your child. It promotes balance, agility, and strength in a safe environment.

You can hold your child’s hand on some of the trickier parts, and you should always ensure that there is enough grass around each object for a safe falling place. Move the objects around and get your child to help so that they

The above photo was created for my 2 year-old son. Since then we have altered the course to be more challenging. can take pride in their creation. Kids need challenging environments in order to learn, so creating a safe environment will teach your child not only how to fall safely, but to get back up as well.

Paul Teleki instructs Ninja Kids every Saturday at 9:00 a.m. at the Athletics C entre at Trent. Join us for a demo or visit www.ninjakids.ca to learn more.

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It’s always a good day to TRI! Article by Emily Downie, Photos by Dan Clarke Swimming, biking, and running are the three sports that make up the triathlon. The Peterborough Pirates Youth Triathlon club’s membership ranges from six up to 18 years of age, and in 2015, 47 families were members of this club. Through pouring rain and scorching sun, these children train under the leadership of Coach Kent Crockower.

Kent’s skills are both unique and diverse.

He is a teacher by profession, as well as an athlete, father, and husband. His dedication, knowledge, and intensity as coach provide the perfect platform for success for these budding athletes. He and the other club’s coaches seek locations throughout the region that meet the needs of the athletes.

On Thursday nights, the older athletes train with the Peterborough cycling club, and the Lakefield beach is a mainstay for summer training. It is also common to see children of all ages running and cycling along country roads. The club’s coaches’ knowledge of the area enables them to tailor every practice to mesh with their overall master plan.

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Countless hours are spent throughout the year guiding athletes through drills, skills, and transitions as they prepare for the races throughout the summer. This year, the 14 to 15 age category and 13 to 14 age category participated in the Triathlon Ontario Point Series. The races involved traveling to Windsor, ON, Orillia, ON, Ottawa, ON, Dunrobin, ON and Lakeside, ON. The persistence and stamina of these athletes resulted in top place finishers for both categories. The club also boasts an Ontario elite athlete in the 16 to 19 age category.

Kent’s ideology is such that everyone is a leader and a winner. He and the other coaches set expectations of the older children to help to mentor the younger ones. Each child is required to account for their goals and objectives for each race. The uniform of a true Pirate is a black t-shirt with the attainment of this being the ultimate goal. The philosophy and message to the athletes is to support one another while seeking your own defined version of success.

The Peterborough Youth Pirates are

recognized throughout the province as a premier triathlon club. The podium in virtually every race features a Pirate or two.

The athletes cheer each other on as well as fellow triathletes from other clubs. The club draws from the expertise of other parents and volunteers. However, the heart and soul of the sportsmanship, respect and training lies with Kent Crockower. Over the years, Kent has assembled a legion of volunteers that help shape our children – increasing fitness, building self-esteem, and fostering lifelong friendships. As his tag line states:

“It’s always a good day to TRI!”

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Knights lose big one to the Excalibur Article and Photos by Scotty Mills It was a cold rainy Saturday on October 24, 2015 at Fleming College Fields. The Fleming Knights played the Trent Excalibur in an intense rugby game but lost by a big score of 74–7. Travis Phillips scored the only Fleming try, plus Spencer Breese scored the convert.

On the Trent side, Elijah Adair, Nathan Hawkins, Trevor Roberts and Hayden Ryan all scored 2 tries. Tyler Ellis, Joel Jordan Graham, Brandon Lockett, Ryan Lockett, Will Morris and Lucas Vinckers each scored one try plus Charlie Tremblay with two converts.

I talked to Donald (DJ) Wood after the game.

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Regarding the loss I asked Wood, “What do you need to work on as a team?” Wood said, “Communication. We’re not talking very much out there, and that’s really hindering our play.”

Then I asked Wood, “What do you need to work on as a player?” Wood said, “Got to give it my best all the time and catch the ball when its passed to me I drop it a lot.”

I asked Wood, “What would you have needed to do to win this game?” Wood said, “Probably just communication, and if we had some more returning players, it would’ve helped a lot, and we’re a really new team so it was hard to bond.”

It was Fleming’s last game of the season because with their 1–5 record they did not make the post-season, and Trent is at top of the standing with a 6–0 record, so they are the top seed going into the playoffs this year.

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Gaskell Cup raises thousands for Hospice Peterborough Article by Chad Cavanagh, Photos courtesy of CHE Hockey On October 5, 2012, 34-year-old Peterborough native Kirk Gaskell lost a hard battle with leukemia, leaving behind his wife, Angela and two young children, Madelyn and Michael.

Although Kirk is no longer with us, the spirit of his courageous fight against Leukemia and his good natured legacy is still vibrantly alive in Peterborough. The Gaskell Memorial Cup for HOPE hockey tournament has raised $75,000 over the past three years. This goal has been achieved as a result of tireless work by many people connected to Kirk, his family and to Hospice Peterborough.

The local non-for profit organization HOPE partnered with Hospice Peterborough who provides care, education and support to over 3,000 Peterborough and area residents annually, living with a terminal illness and grieving the death of a loved one.

It is with great pleasure H.O.P.E presents a cheque to Hospice Peterborough tonight for $75,000 to fund a NHL style theme room for family to grieve and be close to their loved ones.

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Girls face higher risk for concussions Article by Brian Nashman, Photo by Scott Cherwaty I was talking about sport injuries and concussions with Scott Cherwaty, publisher of this magazine, when he claimed that girls experience more concussions than boys.

I found that hard to believe, so I did some research.

Concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury. Concussions occur when force from an impact jostles the brain causing it to smack against the surrounding skull or rotate unnaturally. Symptoms can include nausea, “seeing stars”, unconsciousness, memory loss, and slurred speech. Repeated concussions may lead to debilitating neurological damage, depression, and even suicide.

According to a 2013 study in the American Journal of Sport Medicine, girls have a higher risk for concussions than boys who play the same sport. They also take longer to bounce back from these head injuries. Younger girls are even more at risk than older ones.

There are several theories to account for these results. Girls’ necks are generally not as strong as boys’. Many girls do not wear helmets when their sport is “non-contact”.

Also, girls are more likely to report head injuries as they perceive concussions as having less of a stigma. Whatever the reason, parents of both boys and girls should be aware of the serious risks of head injuries in many popular sports today.

Scientific American magazine recently reported that the Purdue Neurotrauma Group using helmet sensors in a study concluded that brain injury can occur without concussions but with repeated hits. They recommend changes in sport rules that will limit the number and intensity of hits. Helmets alone do not prevent concussions. They protect the skull, not the brain. The helmets of football players and amateur boxers do little or nothing for brain protection.

According to the Centre for Disease Control in Atlanta 50 to 80 percent of concussions go undiagnosed. Brain injury, especially in children, is often a hidden reason for poor academic performance. Deficits in learning and memory are nearly universal in traumatic brain injury. Cognitive therapies can help those who are injured recover some or all cognitive functions. That is where girls and boys are equal!

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Lacrosse Co-winners - Trent Excalibur Women’s Lacrosse Team Trent also swept the OUA’s three major awards. Leah Ogilvie was named the league’s offensive MVP and a first-team all-star. Denise Miller was named top defensive player and a first-team all-star. Mikayla Hicks was named top rookie and a second-team all-star.

The Trent Excalibur women’s lacrosse team posted a 3-1 record at the OUA championships at UOIT finishing fifth overall.

Female Athletes of the Month:

Leah Ogilvie, Denise Miller, and Mikayla Hicks

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Male Athlete of the Month:

Garrett Eddy

One member of the Trent University Excalibur men’s field lacrosse has been named a Canadian University Field Lacrosse Association All Canadian and three others received honourable mentions. Trent midfielder Garrett Eddy was announced Tuesday as an All-Canadian. Excalibur midfielders Travis Szabolcs and Johnny Lynch were named honourable mentions, along with defender Cole Murduff.

Eddy had four goals and Szabolcs had two goals Saturday when the Excalibur defeated Queen’s 10-8 to qualify for the Baggattaway Cup National Championships in Lennoxville, Que. this weekend.

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TEAM OF THE MONTH The Havelock Metal Novice AA Petes have captured their second straight tournament Championship after clinching the Oshawa Minor Hockey Tournament the weekend of October 30 to November 1, 2015.

On Friday afternoon, the boys were able to use their speed, strength and determination to rally past the opposition 6-0.

The Georgina Blaze was the next team on the schedule for the Petes on Friday evening. This was arguably the best start to a game for the Petes this year. The boys came out flying and controlled the play from the first minute.

On Saturday morning, the Petes handled the Caledon Hawks with ease beating them 9-1. On Saturday afternoon, the Petes laced up the skates against the Pickering Panthers. Although the Petes outshot Pickering by 32 shots, they ran into a hot Panther goaltender. The Petes were able to get a few past him prevailing 4-0. They faced off against the Clarington Toros in the Semis early Sunday morning. They paved their way to the finals beating the Toros 5-1.

In the Championship game, the Petes met a hungry Georgina Blaze team that wanted revenge. The boys had nothing left in the tank, playing their 7th game in 5 days, however, found a way to get it done winning 3-0.

Coach Mike Farrugia noted “I’m extremely proud of these kids.

Individually we were tired but being a close team we shared the load. It’s amazing to see the kids play for one another and pick each other up”.

Havelock Metal Novice AA Petes (Back L - R): Keith Calderwood, Matt Faulkner, Steve Smelt, Mike Farrugia (Head Coach) Steve Boughton, Todd Lawson, Mark McFadden. (Third L - R): Cooper Lawson, Charlie Mundell, Brayden Boughton, Nole Faulkner, Kaydn Farrugia, Ryder Perry, Reed Chamberlain. (Second L - R): Cohen Bidgood, DJ Crough, Mike Hancock, Wil McFadden, Drew Calderwood, Nathan McHattie, Chayse Scott, Dawson Corfe.

(Front L - R): Landon Smelt and Nick Fournier.

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Immeasurable rewards — the benefits of volunteering Article and Photos by David Fisher Much of my adult life has been spent volunteering or, to put it bluntly, working and not getting paid. I recall my boss many years ago stating that due to financial restraints I would still be doing the same job but not receiving any remuneration. At the time I was a bit perturbed but honestly the benefits of helping others far outweighed the meager salary that I’d been receiving.

For the past seven years I’ve witnessed firsthand the benefits of working with girls, boys, teens, and adults with special needs.

The Kawartha Komets Special Needs Hockey Program is volunteer-based and operated by unique individuals who share a passion for providing these hockey players with a lifechanging experience. The Komets’ mandate is “Making Dreams Come True” and, although that’s meant to apply to the people we serve, the benefits reaped by our volunteers are rewards they never dreamed they’d experience.

Timekeepers, qualified trainers, and mentors are also needed to assist the Komets in their ever-expanding program.

the puck, and when they score their first goal makes my time with the Komets so enjoyable.”

One of our faithful volunteers, Brianna Ball, a high school athlete, was recently recognized for her leadership qualities and her volunteering by Peterborough Petes head coach, Jody Hull as part of his Junior Leadership Program.

The Komets are presently looking for volunteers who are passionate about helping individuals with the unique challenges that our players live with. I believe there are many people out there who are working and trying to get into specialized fields — i.e. policing, teaching — and the greater the skills and volunteering experience they have with our community, the greater their employability might be. I’m also sure there are people who have retired from the field of disabilities that might want to give back.

When asked why she gives of her time, Brianna stated, “Seeing the smiles on kids’ faces when they step on the ice for the first time, when their teammates pass them

Coaches and on-ice helpers are needed to assist some of our junior players, many of whom have wanted to play hockey but were never afforded the opportunity until now.

These hockey players who:

• Don’t feel they fit or belong anywhere • Never get chosen for sports teams at school • Never get invited to birthday parts, teenage parties, or sleepovers, etc.

• Feel isolated and don’t have any friends • Have been told that they are not team players because of their diagnosis

Will thrive and blossom not only as hockey players but as productive individuals within their communities as volunteers come alongside them and make them feel special.

No, you can’t measure the rewards of volunteering. Just ask one!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! The Kawartha Komets Special Needs Hockey Program is looking for coaches, on-ice volunteers, trainers and mentors to experience the rewards of working with these outstanding players.

For more information, please contact the Kawartha Komets at dwfisher@nexicom.net or call Carol Fisher at (705) 750-0655

The Kawartha Komets – “MAKING DREAMS COME TRUE” since 2009

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Hockey in Peterborough over a century ago Article by Don Barrie, Photo courtesy of Peterborough Sports Hall of Fame It was January 1913. The hockey season was cranking up. Peterborough was in the midst of a municipal election with a very divisive referendum on the ballot. Overseas, a very serious conflict was causing financial concerns.

The January 3rd edition of the Evening Examiner announced the start of the Peterborough Seniors hockey season. The team was off to play the St. Michaels’ team, riding on a special railcar attached to the CPR 4:19 PM run to Toronto.

Hockey of the day was seven aside with no substitutes. The Petes were managed by Morgan, had Joe Dwyer in goal, Bond at point, Spratt at cover, Armstrong as rover, and Park playing center with Coughlin and Kelly on the wings.

Manager Morgan lamented that this would be his team’s first time on ice, while St. Mikes, with access to artificial ice in the Mutual Street Arena, had been skating for a month.

And he had reason to whine! The locals lost 17 to 3 with two players on the Toronto squad, Rankin and Laflamme, scoring 12 of their goals. The Petes’ Armstrong broke a skate and the team played shorthanded for over 10 minutes while they found him a replacement pair.

The city election that month had a “local option” on whether Peterborough would allow the sale of alcohol. A front-page story of the paper quoted a number of provincial mayors after their city’s voted down booze.

Mayor McGregor of Southampton stated, “No drunken men on our streets now, no profane or abusive language used.” The mayor of Bowmanville said, “The temperance people deserve the highest praise for hotel accommodation which is immeasurably higher class than it was under whiskey rule.”

Overseas, England was growing concerned with the cost of the Balkan Wars to their treasury. The British navy was not fighting, but Britain was spending enormous amounts of money to keep major waterways open, drawing opposition at home.

That winter, Peterborough iced three provincial teams out of the natural-iced Brock Street Rink. Besides the seniors were

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the Junior Bear Cats and the Intermediates.

The Bear Cats started the season with five rookies, a daunting situation for a sevenplayer team. Flowers was between the pipes, with Cavanah, Morrow, Halpin, Rose, Long, and Kenneally as skaters. During one game, the Bear Cats ended up playing part of the time with just two players on the ice. With no substitutes for injuries and no limit on the penalties, the young team dug themselves into quite a hole.

In the team’s final game of the season, against Cobourg and played in Port Hope, an amusing incident was reported. The Bear Cats trainer was Gene Hurtubize, a well-known Peterborough wrestler and strong man. “Red” Lamont, a noted Cobourg coach and trainer, but just a fan at this game, followed an injured Peterborough player into the dressing room.

The Toronto Star story read, “Reddy, thinking him (the Peterborough player) to be a weak man and faking, visited the Peterborough dressing room and insisted that the disabled puck-chaser continue.”

This comment annoyed Hurtubize, and the two argued. Then, the story continued, “The ex-grappler finally hurled Lamont through the door headlong into the Cobourg band which accompanied the team and at the time were rendering ‘Away Down Upon the Swanee River’. The music was temporary suspended.”

On February 15, the Financial Post published a story on Peterborough. The city, with a population of 19,759, was attracting some major industries.

The De Laval Dairy Supply Company announced they were setting up shop in the city. The Post writer asked Vice President Breyfegle why the company decided to locate their factory and

head office in Peterborough, and he said, “The enterprise and courtesy of the City Council, the shipping facilities, the central location and the good labour market” were the reasons. The company expected to manufacture 100,000 hand separators in the upcoming year.

All three Peterborough hockey teams bowed out in the first round of playoffs.

As for the referendum, those for the Local Option, citizens wanting alcohol, outvoted the temperance people by a 2,093 to 1,625 margin but ended up losing anyway.

Peterborough stayed dry since such a vote required a 60 percent margin to win.

There were also two money issues on the same ballot. Voters overwhelmingly agreed that the city should build an incinerator to burn garbage and also they should build a municipal power plant. So that cold winter of 1913 Peterborough residents, with no hockey team to watch, no booze to buy but with lots of power for heat, could sit cozily in their welllit parlours, reading the Evening Examiner and smell the burning garbage.

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