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JULY/AUGUST 2014

Guelph and Centre Wellington Edition

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editor’snote On May 20th, CTV News published the annual report from Active Healthy Kids Canada on physical activity and referred to the typical Canadian lifestyle as overdeveloped.

What does this mean? Canada placed well in organized physical activity whether through school or community participation, but this did little for the overall activity level of our youth. Canada was given a D- (as was the U.S.), and this is compared to other countries - New Zealand is rated a B. The report stated: “’Our society values efficiency -- we build more, do more and impose more structure -- but perhaps this approach is somewhat misguided when it comes to getting kids more active,’ Mark Tremblay, of Active Healthy Kids Canada, said in a statement. ‘A child’s day is so structured that there is no room for free play or walking or biking to school.’

The report also attributes Canada’s low grade to the ‘culture of convenience.’ A survey shows that 62 percent of parents said their kids ages 5 to 11 are always driven to and from school, whether by car, bus, or other forms of nonactive transportation. This same age group will spend an average of 7.6 hours sedentary.

While Canada does place well in organized sport participation, it isn’t enough to offset the hours of sitting children do at home and at school. Fewer children are walking, biking, or running to school, and instead just go from one sedentary environment to the next.”

The report recommends a mix of physical activities throughout the day, including organized sport, active play and active transportation as the solution to our sedentary culture.

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Read more: http://www.ctvnews.ca/health/canada-gets-d-in-annual-active-kids-report

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05 | Guelph Grizzlies volleyball growing in Guelph 09 | Elora-Fergus Edge: for pure excitment, you have to give the edge to ringette!

10 | Athlete of the month 14 | The Scotia bank youth track and field experience

06 | Ontario Outlaws baseball

Entertaining, informative and engaging articles on local athletes, sports and teams.

Profiling community sports in words and photographs.

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Highlighting all school sports and athletes.

08 | Guelph Gryphons give back 12 | How to avoid heat stress

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Guelph Grizzlies Volleyball Growing in Guelph!

Submiited by: Sue Wigston, Guelph Grizzlies Volleyball

Testimonials

Our provincial medaling teams

“My son Robert played travel volleyball with the Niagara Rapids for four years and needed a change. He decided that he wanted to play for the Guelph Grizzlies for his last season, the 18 U age category. Every cent we spent on gas travelling from St. Catharines to Guelph was a great investment! We encountered a special group of athletes and coaches that made this last year unforgettable. I would make the drive again in a heartbeat!”

Lorraine Scott

U13 Girls – Division 1, Tier 2 Provincial Gold U14 Girls – Division 2, Tier 2 Gold U15 Girls – Division 3, Tier 2 Gold U18 Girls – Division 2, Tier 1 Silver U18 Boys – Division 1, Tier 2 Provincial Gold, Tier 2 National Gold MedalFor our 2014/15 season we are looking for

You will be challenged to excel and to exceed your own expectations.

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Grizzlies volleyball growing in Guelph The Guelph Grizzlies Volleyball club is a rep level program serving Guelph and surrounding areas. Over the past five years we have put together a strong program that has developed champions this past year in five divisions including a national title.

“I was really nervous for the tournaments but they were so fun. The practices really helped me improve my skills.”

Elizabeth

young men and women dedicated to work hard to be a part of our program.

You will be challenged to excel and to exceed your own expectations.

Tryouts for 2014/2015 to be held in September. Details at www.guelphgrizzlies.com We are currently planning teams for: U13 girls through to U18 girls and U14 boys through to U18 boys.

Interested in coaching? Please contact Sue at info@guelphgrizzlies.com For more information on our programs, please visit us at www.guelphgrizzlies.com

“It is a fun & competitive environment.

Great coach selection - friendly and supportive. Some of the best results our son had in his volleyball career.”

Edith “The Guelph Grizzlies volleyball club has created amazing opportunities for me, given me great friends and memories that will last a lifetime.”

Michaela

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Ontario Outlaws Baseball Submiited by: Paul Reece and Darryl Kruger

Now enjoying their third full season as one of the founding members of the Fergie Jenkins Showcase League, the Outlaws are based out of Guelph and surrounding area. Under the direction of President and General Manager Paul Reece and Head Coach Kirk McNabb, players ranging from 13 to 19 are enrolled in the program with teams operating at three different age groups.

“from the time a player enters our program, we are committed to them and their progress.”

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“Our program is designed for those athletes who have a desire to play and practice all year round with a goal of playing collegiate ball in the U.S.A. or Canada when they graduate from our program. We provide them with the tools, support and encouragement necessary to achieve that goal” says McNabb, who also acts as Director of Player Development.

We utilize some great local facilities for our game and practice venues.

We have a great staff; from the time a player enters our program, we are committed to them and their progress. A typical season for the Outlaws begins with several hours of weekly practice indoors from January through to the end of April, with the older players making a yearly spring break excursion to Florida where they test their skills against American high school and college teams as a warm up to their league schedule, which runs from May until middle August.

In addition to the league schedule and weekly practice, the Outlaw

teams travel to several tournaments in the U.S.A. each summer, and this August they will also travel to Ottawa for a six game road trip against local teams from the nation’s capital and Quebec. Many of the graduating players only have a few days off before they have to report to their college camps.

For the Outlaws, after a short

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break during the last two weeks of August (during which returning and incoming players are assessed), the teams start up again in September for “Fall Ball.” As Reece puts it, “When our players sign up, they are committed to a 10 and a half month season. For our staff however, the season never ends.

We are in a great league under the direction of Hall of Famer Fergie Jenkins.

When Fergie - who is also a member of the Order of Canada - loaned his name and involvement to the league, I knew we had found the right venue for our players.” Reece is one of the league’s directors.

If you are baseball player with the desire for something extra and the determination and discipline to get to the next level while having a lot of fun, the Ontario Outlaws might be for you. “We are always looking for good players.

While talent is great to have, it means very little if the player doesn’t have the heart and desire to go with it!” says McNabb. “We have an excellent rapport with the U.S. and Canadian colleges and universities and we strive to ensure that we find the right academic, athletic, and cultural fit for our graduates. We want each of them to find a school that they are comfortable with and in which they can thrive. There isn’t much point in sending them off if they return home to stay by Thanksgiving.”

“We invite you to check us out,” says Reece. “While there are some other very good baseball programs, unfortunately there are also far too many that focus on making money rather than making good ball players. Some represent themselves as being elite programs but offer little to back it up. For us, this isn’t a part time job - it’s a full-time passion. When a player signs with us we don’t just want

him and his family to become part of us; we want to be part of them.”

That commitment seems to be working as many of the alumni who have moved on to college ball regularly return to train and practice and visit with the teams and are mentors to the current players. If you are interested in playing or coaching with Ontario Outlaws please contact them from their website, www.ontario-outlaws. com.

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sports@school Our student-athletes have been busy this season, with their efforts going beyond the field of play and towards making a positive impact in the community of Guelph as well.

Not only has the program registered three CIS titles but the student-athletes from across all 30 teams found time

GRYPHONS

GIVEBACK $9,200 RAISED!

to give back to the Guelph community in a big way this school year through many charitable initiatives.

Two of the department’s largest charitable efforts are with Big Brothers, Big Sisters and the Guelph Food Bank.

One of the Gryphons largest charitable efforts during the season was once again with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Guelph. Recognizing the huge amount of support the Guelph community gives to the Gryphon varsity

$1,700 RAISED!

1,433 lbs

Inspiring Conversations Raising Awareness Transforming Youth Mental Health

in the Big Brothers Big Sisters foundation annual Bowl

The University of Guelph’s Department of Athletics raised $9,200 for the BFKS event this year.

For Kids Sake (BFKS) for the fifth straight year.

OF FOOD DONATED!

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program, our athletes are proud to have participated

$1,100 RAISED!

A cheque was presented to the Big Brothers Big Sisters during the annual University athletics banquet. In total, the department has raised

more than $63,200

for the charity.

Another effort from the student-athletes leads up to the annual Athletic Banquet each year. Since 2009, in the week leading up to the Athletic Banquet, Gryphon teams have competed in a Food Drive Challenge. This FOOD DONATION

challenge provides a unique opportunity for the entire athletic community to make a substantial contribution to the Guelph Food Bank. This year, the Department

collected and donated 1,433 lbs of food - the third largest weight since the inception of the initiative. The Rowing team won the challenge by a landslide, donating an impressive total of 1,456 items of food, while Women’s Lacrosse contributed 465 pieces and Field Hockey 175.

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SPECIAL GUEST MICHEAL LANDSBERG DROPS THE PUCK AT DIFD GAME

Submiited by: University of Guelph Gryphons

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Elora-Fergus Edge:

for pure excitement, you have to give the edge to ringette!

Submiited by: Elora-Fergus Ringette

All ages and experience levels are welcome. We have certifi ed coaches, skills training and power skating sessions, and programs for all skill levels, including our very popular learn-to-skate program.

Never played ringette? No problem!

Promotions Check out these amazing promotions for the 2014-2015 season!

Come play!

Come try ringette! It’s free!

Ringette is fast and fun!

What is ringette?

Ringette is a fast-paced team sport played on ice focusing on fun, fitness and friendship. Our association offers playing opportunities for girls and young women aged five to 19. Give it a try and experience the fastest game on ice while having a blast with teammates!

Never played ringette? No problem!

Come give it a try; it is all about fun, and having a skate - there are even games and snacks. There is no commitment and the event is free. We ask that players bring their own skates and helmets (we will have a limited number) and we will supply the rest. We will even have some used equipment available for a donation, too!

-When: Saturday, September 6th, 2014 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

-Where: Elora Arena -At 4:30 p.m. there is an exhibition game. Stick around and see some of ringette’s elite!

-Players new to Elora Fergus ringette can qualify for a $225 discount. * Limited to the first 25 players. $100 discount thereafter.

-Players born in 2007 and 2008 can register for as little as $100!

For details, visit www.elorafergusringette.ca or contact registrar Janice McIntosh at efringette@gmail.com, or call 519-846-5025

See www.elorafergusringette.ca for details.

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Athlete of the month

Name: Aaron Loder Team: Guelph Silvercreeks Baseball Club Position: infield/outfield Aaron leads the Silvercreeks and the Junior Intercounty Baseball League in batting through the first 14 games of the season. Aaron is hitting an incredible .517 average (first), along with 30 hits (first), 20 RBIs (first), three triples (tied for first), seven doubles (tied for first), and four home runs (second).

Congratulations to Aaron on a great start and continued success for the rest of the season.

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Aaron in action

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sports@school risk for heat injury. Following acclimatization, individuals will sweat sooner, produce more sweat, and lose fewer electrolytes in their sweat. The net effects of acclimatization are a lower body core temperature, a decreased heart rate response to exercise, and a diminished potential for dehydration and electrolyte depletion.

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Individuals should lower the intensity level of their exercise bout (especially during the acclimatization period)

because this step will decrease the heat load and reduce the strain on their body.

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Individuals should never wear clothing that is impermeable to water (e.g., rubberized sweat suits), since such clothing

HOW TO AVOID HEAT STRESS

prevents the evaporation of sweat from the skin and thereby increase the risk of heat injury. Light breathable clothing is recommended.

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Every

individual

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existing

environmental conditions and listen to your body.

Anyone who exercises in a hot environment is susceptible to heat injury. In the excessively warm and often humid conditions that

degree of heat stress and the body’s ability to effectively respond

frequently occur in the summer, heat stress can be a real threat for

to the heat stress.

individuals who engage in aerobic-type exercise activities - either

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outdoors or indoors in facilities without air conditioning.

Make sure you take the time to cool down. You can go inside to a cooler room to cool off, but don’t sit—keep

A mere 1% dehydration level will hinder your athletic performance

moving. There’s a lot of blood in your legs from the activity you

and health. Signs of dehydration are fatigue, headache, light-

just did (blood pooling), so if you don’t cool down properly and get

headedness, dry mouth and dark-coloured urine. If your urine

the blood to all the necessary parts of your body, you will get dizzy,

colour is a dark yellow or even sort of brownish, then you are not

nauseous, and possibly pass out and injure yourself in the process.

properly hydrated and you need to start drinking fluids before you

Spend at least 15 to 20 minutes moving at less intensity, drinking

get in the heat.

fluids, eating small snacks, and cooling down before you sit.

Individuals exercising in a warm, humid environment should

7 relatively basic guidelines to avoid heat injury… adhere to

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Make sure you are adequately hydrated.

Water is

generally considered the best hydration fluid unless the

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After an hour of activity, you need to start replenishing your carbohydrates (glycogen), but also essential electrolytes,

like sodium. Foods like pretzels, crackers, salt tabs and some bars will have enough sodium and carbohydrates to provide your body with the amounts needed to get you through the activity.

duration of the exercise bout exceeds 60 minutes. If an individual

As a general rule of thumb, an individual should consider curtailing

exercises for longer than an hour, a sports drink (e.g., Gatorade or

exercise when the ambient temperature is above 90 degrees

PowerAde) may be more beneficial. Your heart rate goes up 6

Fahrenheit and, concurrently, the relative humidity is above 60

beats for every 10 mins you don’t drink during exercise so

percent.

replenishing is crucial. The basic rule of thumb is drink when your body wants a drink. Follow the fluid intake rule of a gulp or two every 15- to 20-minutes. Remember hydration pre and post workout is important as well.

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An individual should become acclimatized to the environment. So practice working out outside before you

jump into your first outdoor boot camp class. Acclimatization, takes approximately 10-14 days. This can greatly reduce an individual’s

Temperature and relative humidity can greatly influence both the

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Warm weather exercisers should adhere to the following motto: Drink up, slow down, and have fun exercising.

Come try our outdoor boot camp and see how fun it can be. New classes start July 2nd!

Article by Lynne Skilton-Hayes, Fitness Program Supervisor Department of Athletics, University of Guelph Image courtesy of FreeDigitalPhotos.net

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THE SCOTIABANK YOUTH TRACK AND FIELD EXPERIENCE Submiited by: Speed River Track and Field Club, Chris Moulton SRTFC

The Scotiabank Youth Track and Field Experience was held at the University of Guelph’s Alumni Stadium. The event was part of the Speed River Inferno Track and Field Festival, presented by New Balance. The Experience welcomed over 150 youngsters from Guelph area schools to learn track and field fundamentals from some of Canada’s top athletes, including Olympian Alex Genest. The fun-filled day had the athletes work through stations including shot

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put, high jump, long jump, hurdles and sprints. The schools provided four of their top athletes to compete in the school relay the following night in the Speed River Inferno Track and Field Meet in front of over 1000 fans.

The Experience welcomed over 150 youngsters from Guelph area schools to learn track and field fundamentals from some of Canada’s top athletes”

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