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07 | The Rubik’s Cube man 09 | The Keeper of the Cup 11 | WMSC hosts U16 Boys team from Trinidad 13 | 11 WMSC players serve as escorts at FIFA Women’s World Cup 17 | Spirit in Sport means something to our community 18 | Local minor athletes receive $155,24 21 | Cambridge Winter Hawks Schedule

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05 | So You Want To Develop Breakaway Speed?

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08 | Giving back — everyone wins!

10 | Kick4aCure raises over $11,000 19 | KSA Hockey Helps the Homeless Legacy grants

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So you want to develop breakaway speed?

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by Colin Colin Roeszler Roeszler The The most most sought sought after after physical physical trait trait in in sports is speed.

Every athlete wants sports is speed. Every athlete wants to to get get faster. faster.

Speed Speed is is king king in in sports sports but but can’t can’t be be developed developed overnight. overnight. ItIt takes takes lots lots of of time time and and effort effort to to increase increase speed. speed. In In fact, fact, of of all all physical qualities, speed is the hardest physical qualities, speed is the hardest to to improve. improve.

There There are are some some key key attributes attributes to to develdeveloping breakaway speed. oping breakaway speed.

1) 1) High High relative relative strength: strength: Speed Speed is is about about developing developing force force production, production, i.e. i.e. strength. strength. All All the the speed speed drills drills in in the the world world won’t won’t improve improve speed speed as as effectively effectively as as developing strength. developing strength.

2) 2) Flexibility Flexibility and and joint joint mobility: mobility: We We begin begin workouts workouts by by improving improving tissue tissue density density and and quality quality to to lengthen lengthen muscles muscles and and improve improve the the range range of of motion motion around around the the joints joints that that need need to to be be more more mobile mobile (ankles, (ankles, hips, hips, thoracic thoracic spine). spine).

Whenever I speak Whenever I speak about about improving improving speed speed in in the the weight weight room, room, where where the the foundation foundation of of speed speed is is developed, developed, II focus focus on on the the posterior posterior chain. chain. II spend spend aa lot of time developing these muscles; lot of time developing these muscles; the the glutes, glutes, hamstrings, hamstrings, spinal spinal erectors, erectors, and and latissimus latissimus dorsi. dorsi. ItIt amazes amazes me me that that many many athletes spend little, or no, time athletes spend little, or no, time on on develdeveloping oping these these areas. areas.

The The message message is is simple simple — — awaken awaken your your gluteus! gluteus! We We live live in in aa quadricepsquadriceps- dominant dominant society. society. We We need need to to focus focus on on developing developing the backside to be more explosive the backside to be more explosive and, and, at at the the same same time, time, greatly greatly decrease decrease the the

epidemic epidemic of of sore sore backs backs and and knees. knees.

How do I improve glute How do I improve glute function function and and strength? strength?

Are Are your your glutes glutes activating activating to to their their fullest fullest function? function? IfIf you you can’t can’t remember remember when when your your glutes glutes were were sore sore after after aa workout, workout, then then you you don’t don’t use use your your glutes glutes enough. enough. Our Our athletes athletes agree agree that that their their glutes glutes are are most most frequently frequently their sorest spot and comment their sorest spot and comment on on their their improved improved explosiveness. explosiveness.

Quadruped Quadruped bent-leg bent-leg hip hip extension extension We perform some variation We perform some variation of of glute glute activation every workout.

Our goal activation every workout. Our goal is is to to develop develop better better conscious conscious awareness awareness of of the the function function of of the the glutes glutes and and to to wake wake the the glutes glutes up up so so they they will will be be greater greater contribucontributors. tors. We We modify modify the the exercise exercise from from some some of of the more traditional hip extension the more traditional hip extension forms forms is is aa few few ways: ways: We We perform perform itit from from the the forearms, forearms, not not the the hands. hands. This This creates creates aa more more advanadvantageous tageous angle angle for for the the glute glute because because itit shuts shuts down down the the lumbar lumbar spine’s spine’s ability ability to to contribute contribute to to the the exercise. exercise. We We want want the the lower lower back back to to be be stable stable and and avoid avoid going going into into flexion flexion and and extension, extension, the the lumlumbar bar spine’s spine’s way way of of compensating compensating for for poor poor glute glute function. function.

We We perform perform itit with with aa bent bent leg leg so so the the hamstring hamstring is is shut shut down down and and the the glute glute perperforms forms all all of of the the movement. movement. Many Many athletes athletes that that lack lack glute glute function function use use their their synergist synergist (hamstring) to perform the movement (hamstring) to perform the movement — — not not what what we we want. want.

Perform Perform 33 to to 55 iso-holds, iso-holds, holding holding each each for for 55 seconds. seconds. Focus Focus on on squeezing squeezing the the glute glute as as hard hard as as possible possible while while trying trying to to relax everywhere else. relax everywhere else.

It’s It’s aa process. process. Without Without proper proper glute glute function, you can’t improve function, you can’t improve your your glute glute strength. strength. Learn Learn how how to to properly properly engage engage your your glutes glutes and and build build them them through through posterior posterior strength strength to to get get the the speed speed (and (and strength) strength) you you need need to to blow blow by by the the competition. competition.

“The most sought after physical trait in sports is SPEED!” The The process process starts starts with with checking checking glute glute activation. activation. An An exercise exercise II use use quite quite frequently frequently in in our our warm-ups warm-ups is is the the 1-leg 1-leg hip hip lift. lift.

Drive Drive one one knee knee as as close close as as you you can can to to your chest. your chest.

Drive Drive your your other other heel heel into into the the floor floor and lift that hip off the floor towards and lift that hip off the floor towards the the ceiling. ceiling.

Hold Hold that that position position for for 55 to to 10 10 seconds, seconds, squeezing squeezing your your glute glute as as hard hard as as you you can can (like a fist). (like a fist).

IfIf you you feel feel your your hamstrings hamstrings cramping, cramping, your glutes are not your glutes are not activated activated enough enough and and you you lack lack glute glute function function (synergistic (synergistic domidominance). nance). The The hamstrings hamstrings main main function function is is to to act act as as aa synergist synergist for for the the glutes. glutes. When When one one lacks lacks proper proper glute glute function, function, the the hamhamstrings work overtime to compensate strings work overtime to compensate and and cramping cramping results. results. In In this this case, case, you you need need to to teach teach them them how how to to function function properly. properly.

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The Rubik’s Cube man

By Kris Lewis Moving at lightning speed, he races to complete his task. Using a level of focus and hand eye co-ordination that would make most athletes jealous, Eric Limeback’s fingers and hands move with fluid rapidity, his eyes never leaving the puzzle in front of him. Less than 10 seconds later, he is finished. Placing the cube down, Eric has just done what the average person only dreams of doing — solving the Rubik’s cube.

Invented in 1974, the Rubik’s cube was first sold as a household toy in the mid-1980s. For decades, it has been a staple across the globe as a mind numbing, frustration inducing, mathematical puzzle that many never do get around to solving. Eric, however, is one of the few who has been able to master the task.

What started as a challenge between classmates in high school, the Rubik’s cube has taken on an entire new life for the 22-year-old Wilfrid Laurier student.

After witnessing a classmate solve the puzzle in under two minutes, Eric purchased one for himself, determined to solve the puzzle. Five months later and he was competing in a Canadian National Speed Cubing competition. Not only was that his first competition, but he managed to place in the top 25 across the country. Less than a year after solving his first puzzle, and with the encouragement and help from fellow “cubers” he had met, Eric was readying himself to take on the world.

After putting in one to two hours a day of practice early on in his career, Eric cut back to only practicing a few hours a week. By October 3, 2013 he was ready to get his name into the Guinness Book of World Records. Around 1 p.m., he began solving his first cube; 5,800 cubes later Eric put his name in the record books for

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most Rubik’s cubes solved in a 24-hour period. He set the record with force, passing the previous record with four hours remaining on the clock!

For those who may see this as only solving puzzles, think again.

“It was a grueling one,” Eric recalls. “I used tensor bandages on my wrists and forearms, and occasionally took breaks to rest and dip my arms in a bucket of ice to numb any imminent pain.”

Not only did he endure the physical pain, but he was also able to provide the crowd of supporters with a finish made for television. With the clock winding down, Eric pushed through and was able to finish cube number 5,800 with less than a second left on the clock. The video of this is online, and for anyone who loves buzzer beaters, this finish is a must-see. (www.youtube.com/ watch?v=lBfPNNb0ZeU) While Eric is unsure if he will pursue any other records in the speed-cubing world, the Rubik’s cube still has its role in his life. Recently, Eric, and three other Laurier students, spent 12 hours putting together an art piece consisting of 3,000 cubes for Toronto’s annual Nuit Blanche art celebration. Combining his love for solving puzzles, his endeavors into artistic activities and his desire to challenge himself, it would seem fair to say that the future of Eric Limeback is bound to be full of many exciting twists and turns.

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Giving back – everyone wins!

By the SportsXpress team The Kitchener Rangers had several on-ice presentations at their recent home games. One was the presentation of $11,000 to Children’s Wish – the proceeds from the annual Rangers Fan Appreciation BBQ matched by a donation from the Rangers Hockey Club. The

other, more recently, featured former Ranger fan favourite and Humanitarian Award winner (twice), David Clarkson (now a Toronto Maple Leaf) and several of his Clarky’s Kids. Clarkson arranged for 400 “mystery” autographed pucks to be sold at $20 each and eager fans

Children's Wish (KW Executive Anne Boehm is shown holding the $11,000 donation from the Rangers) presentation and ceremonial face-off at the Rangers vs Guelph game on Oct. 13.

snapped them up in the first two days of sales! That’s $8,000 raised for his Clarky’s Kids Fund in support of Grand River Hospital’s POGO (Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario) Satellite Centre.

David Clarkson and several of his Clarky's Kids at the ceremonial faceoff for the Rangers game vs the Erie Otters on Oct. 26, 2014 at Kitchener Auditorium. (Liam Maaskant vs Connor McDavid)

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The Keeper of the Cup

By Kimberly Robb Photos courtesy of Hockey Hall of Fame Archives The final horn blows, and chaos erupts from fans as they cheer, scream, celebrate and shed tears. Sticks hit the ice and players from both teams fall to their knees as they feel the most intense emotion they've felt all season — good or bad. Only one event can evoke this type of electric reaction.

The NHL is a league unlike any other.

In Canada, fans of all ages, races and genders gather to cheer on their favourite teams in anticipation of the presentation of the Stanley Cup. It’s that one final punctuation mark to solidify that your team did its best, fought the hardest, won the battles and earned bragging rights for an entire year.

If the Stanley Cup could talk, its stories would and be full of exciting memories, proud moments and wild adventures.

Weighing in at 35 pounds, it is the most difficult trophy to attain. In all of professional sports, it is also the oldest trophy at its ripe age of 121 years.

So, what about the person who cares for it day in and day out?

Referred to as “The Keeper of the Cup,” the bodyguard, the provider and the story holder, Burlington’s Phil Pritchard has the honour and privilege of chaperoning it around. As a youth, Pritchard (of British heritage) played road hockey day in and day out. He later developed a fascination with the sport and that carried into adulthood.

After graduating from Lord Elgin High School, now known as Robert Bateman in Burlington, he studied accounting at Sheridan College. Upon graduation, he made the decision to follow his passion

and attended Durham College where he interned with the OHL, volunteered around the clock and was rewarded with a job offer.

In 1988, Pritchard had just started his job with OHL when opportunity knocked and he found himself working at the Hockey Hall of Fame. During one of the late-night meetings, his boss asked if anyone would be willing to chaperone the Stanley Cup on a trip to New Market.

Shockingly, no one else volunteered, and the rest is history. Pritchard has been the Cup’s traveling companion ever since!

Fast-forward 26 years, and Pritchard still has the Cup by his side. His official duties include looking after the Cup and working at the hockey Resource Center

ing the fans. The team gets 100 days with the Cup, and each player (including the equipment staff) gets a day with it.

Pritchard maps out where it goes and, for him, every day is a party. With the popularity of social media, people come out of the woodwork to see the Cup! “It gets you, watching these people at the height of their lives, sharing their victory with friends, family and the general public. I get the chance to be a voyeur looking in at these private moments.

Take for example the guy who takes his cup to the cemetery to say thanks to someone who helped him along the way, but is no longer with them. Those moments are humbling, but show the power of the Cup. Reality really sets in with how grateful these people truly are.”

Along with the touching moments, Pritchard has seen the bizarre. It’s been full of special soups and lobsters, it's been water skiing, had a baby inside of it, etc. He loves it when people see the Cup for the first time and the magic that surrounds the Cup. Although Pritchard travels with the Cup, and is in some ways is as popular, people don’t know him personally.

Pritchard says, “People don't know my name. They know me as the Keeper of the Cup, the Stanley Cup guy. In reality, I'm the man who is responsible for chaperoning the cup 24/7, being its travel agent, being the ‘voice’ of the cup, the face as well as media relations… For most people, the fact that I'm there is validation that the cup is authentic.”

Pritchard adds, “I love how the cup brings people together. No matter who wins or loses, after the game fans still are appreciative and still get to bask in the glory that is … the Stanley Cup.”

“The Cup is that one final punctuation mark to solidify that your team did its best, fought the hardest and won the battles, allowing them to have bragging rights for an entire year.” conducting the hockey part of the Hall of Fame. He promotes hockey around the world with speeches and traveling (140 to 160 days annually) with the Cup and the winning team.

“I love my job, speaking with people, there's nothing like it,” Pritchard states, “but, honestly, nothing beats my own bed and a good home cooked meal.”

At home, Pritchard is a father, a husband and a friend; he is “not the Stanley Cup guy”. He loves the balance that he has found between being a good family man and assisting in promoting the greatest sport in the world.

“My kids, they see me on TV, then they make fun of me, it's great… I get to walk on red carpets and, I swear, I still feel the shivers climb up my spine and the anticipation every time the winning team steps forward to collect their prize.”

For Pritchard, nothing beats traveling the world with the members of winning teams to their hometowns and meet-

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sportsnews More information For more information, please visit www.kick4acure.com or email info@grandriversoccer.com

Kick4aCure raises over $11,000 Submitted by the Grand River Soccer Club This past year, the Grand River Soccer Club teamed up with volunteers from the district soccer association and local referees to give back to the community.

The club hosted its annual Kick4aCure adult co-ed charity soccer tournament in support of the Grand River Regional Cancer Centre.

The tournament was an exciting day for everyone involved. Twenty-eight teams participated in the daylong event held at the Core Lifestyle and Recreation Complex and Com-Dev Indoor Soccer

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Park. Organizers emphasized their fair play philosophy and stressed the importance of fun and friendship, both of which factor heavily in all of the club’s leagues and activities.

The competition included many local players and teams of all skill levels from beginner to advanced. It also attracted several soccer enthusiasts from London, Hamilton, Guelph and Toronto, all of whom share a passion for the game and contributing to a cure for cancer.

We would like to thank our major spon-

sors for the day: The Sports Link, Natural Sound, Hercules Mina @ Mortgage Ingenuity Inc., Cambridge Pharmasave, Minuteman Press (Cambridge) and The PC Depot.

A cheque was presented to the Grand River Hospital Foundation in the amount of $11,379. Through entry fees, pledges and raffles, the tournament has raised in excess of $25,000 over the last two years. Next year’s tournament is scheduled for February 16, 2015.

Left to Right: Sadie Kaufman (Ethel’s), Leon Tipovski (Grand River Soccer), Graham Williams (SWRSA), Mary Ann Wenzler-Wiebe (Grand River Hospital Foundation), and Courtney Pollice (EVO FC).

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WMSC hosts U16 Boys team from Trinidad Submitted by Alex Evans and Kyle Lessard The Waterloo Institute of Soccer Players (WISP) has had a relationship with the Waterloo Minor Soccer Club (WMSC) since 2004 when they first came to Waterloo. Since then, the relationship has grown with another visit in 2008 and, more recently, for two weeks in July 2014. The team, comprised of 16 soccer players aged 12 to 16, arrived on Friday, July 18 along with two team officials, a few parents, and the club’s executive director, Stephen Bartholomew.

The previous visits from WISP teams had been for high-level competition, such as the Waterloo Invitational Youth Football Tournament in 2008. This time around, although it was more of a vacation for them, the players did not shy away from training and playing international friendlies against some of the WMSC club teams.

Once settled in at Hotel Laurier, the players spent the next 17 days exploring the city, as well as carrying out the events WMSC and the Canadian Caribbean Association of Waterloo

going. Others decided rollercoasters were not for them and spent their time on the many other activities Canada’s Wonderland has to offer.

They picked a good time to visit as the first week of their stay was “Soccer Week” at BMO Field in Toronto. It all started with Italy vs Portugal Legends match on Monday, July 21, followed by an international friendly between Toronto FC and Tottenham Hotspur FC on Wednesday, July 23. On July 24, at the International Champions Cup (ICC), they saw AC Milan vs Olympiacos FC play a match at BMO Field. The significance of this week for the Trinidad team is that it was part of the opening ceremonies for the ICC AC Milan vs. Olympiacos FC game. Trinidad players held the Canadian Flag during the Canadian anthem of opening ceremonies and stood in the tunnel to low five the starting 11 players as they came out to take the field. This, by far, was the highlight of their trip.

As Mr. Bartholomew said, “It was a historic occasion and the opportunity of a lifetime.”

The team played four international friendlies versus WMSC boys teams at the U14, U15, and U16 levels. The first game was against the U16 B team coached by Randy Ryan. The game was back and forth for 90 minutes with both teams creating chances although unable to capitalize and the end result was a 0 – 0 draw.

The next game was against the U16 A team coached by John O’Brien and WMSC outplayed the boys from Trinidad securing a 5 – 0 victory.

“The previous visits from WISP teams had been for high-level competition, such as the Waterloo Invitational Youth Football Tournament in 2008.

This time around, although it was more of a vacation for them, the players did not shy away from training and playing international friendlies against some of the WMSC club teams.”

Region had planned for them.

Their first stop was Canada’s Wonderland. A staple in Ontario’s tourist attractions, Canada’s Wonderland was a must on the group’s itinerary. Although rollercoasters are not for everyone, the group was very open to trying new things. Many took a liking to rollercoasters as the rush of adrenaline kept them

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sportsfiles continued from previous page » The third game was against the U15 B team coached by Brian Shaw. It was a great game with both sides creating chances, but it was the U16 boys from Trinidad who were able to find the back of the net coming away with the 1 – 0 victory.

The fourth game was against the U14 A team coached by Patrick Carty. The WMSC boys came away with a 2 – 0 win.

WMSC hosted the Trinidad group for an evening reception at a local restaurant. Attendance included several WMSC representatives (past and present), coaches, and players.

Gift exchanges and great conversation took place that night.

WMSC would like to thank everyone who helped make this international experience such a successful endeavor.

The four coaches and their teams that partook in exhibition games left a lasting impact on the boys from Trinidad just as much as the international experience.

MSC President, Brian Jewett observed that, “Soccer is the universal sport. Players and coaches from both Waterloo clubs gained immeasurably in the building of relationships through the shared experience in soccer. Our players immediately asked when they will play Trinidadian teams again! Waterloo Minor Soccer looks forward to a continued rela-

organizations such as the WISP, Steven Bartholomew and Tony James from FIFA,” said Peter Mackie, WMSC Club Head Coach.

Mackie also suggested, “This allows us to push forward with exciting projects for the future which will enhance our Coach and Player Development Programs. Barry Nye has been instrumental in this process and, as the Club Head Coach, it is very satisfying to see these relationships come to fruition and evolve over time.”

Overall, strong friendships and relationships were created over the 17-day visit, securing WMSC coaches and players a visit to Trinidad sometime in 2015. Having ties already to Jamaica where WMSC coaches conducted a coaching workshop, WMSC is solidifying a strong relationship with the Caribbean. This provides great opportunities to continue the development of our current and future coaches, players, and WMSC as a whole.

“It was a historic occasion and the opportunity of a lifetime.”

– Mr. Bartholomew

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tionship with our Trinidadian friends. Our deepest gratitude is expressed towards the Canadian Caribbean Association of Waterloo Region for all the hard work and effort they put into ensuring our visitors felt comfortable throughout their journey, for setting up various events and outings, and offering their support in any way needed throughout the planning stages and the duration of the visit.”

“WMSC continues to build and nurture relationships globally with football

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11 WMSC players serve as escorts at the FIFA Women’s World Cup By: Alex Evans and Kyle Lessard On June 30, the Waterloo Minor Soccer Club (WMSC) received an invitation to participate in the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup Canada 2014 Youth Programme. The Youth Programme offers children an opportunity to be a part of the opening ceremonies of a World Cup match.

The Youth Programme required WMSC to select 11 players from the U8 – U10 age groups. The club decided the fairest way to select players was to open the opportunity up to all the Recreational and Development players, both girls and boys, and conduct a draw. Players were asked to fill out a ballot and return it to the office for the draw.

Congratulations to Olivia Kuepfer, Cassidy Guha, Cody Gerth-Williams, Connor Penny, Kierra Blankespoor, Madeleine Sauve, Ryan Rouhollahi, Carter Trussell, Olivia McIntosh,

Danica Monterroso, Brock Stephenson, and the two coaches selected to attend , Leonardo Inojoza and Christian Monterroso.

The WMSC group walked out of the tun-

international level. The players that got the chance to participate all had a great time and it’s sure to be a memory they won’t forgot.

Brock Stephenson said, “Ten out of ten! It was very exciting to meet the players and be out on the field.”

A number of the participants had similar thoughts as summarized by Madeleine Sauve, “I had so much fun! It was very cool seeing the players up close and some of them even talked to me. When I was standing on the field and the national anthem was playing I felt proud to be Canadian.”

Madeleine’s mother, Pam Sauve, said, “It was a great opportunity to expose the young players to the World Cup action and see soccer played at a high level. It was a day that my daughter will never forget!”

James Kuepfer, whose daughter Olivia attended, said, “It was truly a memorable day. The soccer was great to watch as well. I was very impressed by the athletes on the field.”

“International high level soccer is immensely involving to witness in person,” noted WMSC President Brian Jewett.

“Our players and families saw a great game and experienced the passionate support of the Ghanaian and Canadian fans. It was an amazing moment to see the Ghanaian players joining their supporters at games end and sing and dance for joy in front of us! We left with deeper appreciation of the importance of soccer throughout the world. Overall, it was a great experience for all the players that attended and our club as a whole. It is certainly an event that no one will forget about anytime soon.”

“I had so much fun! It was very cool seeing the players up close and some of them even talked to me. When I was standing on the field and the national anthem was playing I felt proud to be Canadian.” – Madeleine Sauve nel with the starting eleven from Finland in the first game at BMO Field and with the starting eleven from team Canada in the second game at BMO Field.

This was a very exciting opportunity for our club as over 70 WMSCC members had already purchased tickets to attend the game on August 5 and were able to see our 11 players represent our club at an

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Kitchener Soccer leads in development Submitted by the Kitchener Soccer Club Following a growing movement across the province, the Kitchener Soccer Club (KSC) has joined the endeavor to grow a culture of development within youth soccer. Led by the Ontario Soccer Association’s “Long Term Player Development” initiative, KSC has brought the first elite Academy Program to the Waterloo Region. This athlete-centered, but team-orientated, program puts

development first. This is done through the use of elite coaching, top-of-the-line facilities and a focus on long-term player growth.

Striding into its second season, the Academy Program could not have made better first impressions. With a focus on developing players not only as soccer players but also as athletes, the first year of the program was a huge success.

According to the Academy’s strength and conditioning coach Tammy Scurr, the inaugural season was “exceptional and very well received.”

“In terms of true player development, it was instrumental at every level. Not only with the players’ technical and tactical ability, but how they train,” explained Tammy Scurr, who is also the Program Manager at the KSC office.

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teamprofiles “If athletes can learn how to train, and the importance of training, that is going to set them up for a future of success regardless of what they are doing, and not just in sport,” she added.

By teaching the players and coaches to train properly and at a high level, the goal is to instill a new culture surrounding coaching and development. While winning is still important, it will not come at a cost to player development.

With local soccer guru and head coach of the Wilfred Laurier men’s soccer team Mario Halapir as the Academy Director, the club aims to bring a level of expertise, respect, and professionalism to

coaching within the region. Along with his national coaching certification, the 2008 OUA coach-of-the-year brings over 20 years of volunteering, coaching, and playing experience to the Academy. By combining that experience with access to the elite training facilities at the CORE recreation complex, and the recent affiliation between the KSC and K-W United of the PDL, the training provided by the Academy is second-to-none in the area.

With the first year of the program consisting of teams at the U-12, U-13 and U-14 levels, the Academy has grown the number of teams for the second year by adding the U-15 level to its program.

Going forward, KSC is looking to grow the Academy one level at a time with the final product including all age groups up to the U-18 level and a youth feeder team for KW United. By doing so, the hope is to present the kids with the opportunity to play locally while aspiring to play in the PDL where 70 percent of players are drafted to Major League Soccer.

As soccer registration grows at an astronomical rate across the region, the demand for high quality training and coaching has never been greater. KSC’s Academy program addresses this need — and thoroughly. With its introduction, the Academy has taken a giant step towards shifting the culture surrounding youth sport from winning to developing. With the future of the local game at the forefront, soccer players, coaches, and fanatics from the region can all be enthused for the development and excitement that lies ahead!

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Spirit in Sport means something to our community Submitted by CARL Is it an easy task managing the interests and satisfaction level of nearly 600 multi-sport teams per year? The honest answer is no, but that doesn’t make the task any less enjoyable or important for CARL (Community Adult Recreation Leagues) with the City of Waterloo Community Services department.

The CARL administration team consistently works hard each and every season to do just that. They understand the importance of adult participation in organized active sport.

Teams are grouped at a level of skill that pushes them to their best nightly performance within their abilities. Their involvement with new and old teams has built a relationship of respected community development, trust and honour.

Speaking of honour, do you remember; not so long ago, when your parents looked for you to achieve a spot on your school’s Honour Roll? Well, CARL’s version of “On-A-Roll” is taking sportsmanship recognition to a new level. CARL’s methods to measure and manage the safe and spirited participation of league participants have taken on a new look.

On-A-Roll is a formal recognition program, sponsored by Conestoga Mall, that supports and promotes the following in all CARL leagues: • Teamwork • Respect • Integrity • Honesty • Sportsmanship Teams recognized for maintaining a high level of (measured) spirit in sport are entered into random draws and obtain chances to win prizes to support their achievements. As teams see this acknowledgment of league participants, they often ask, “How do we win?” and the program perpetuates itself. In almost

all cases, the spirit of play is measured by peer participants on opposing teams following the game.

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ates to a community league provider that might suit their interests. The CARL administration team conducts hundreds of league consultation calls each year to assist individual players and teams in selecting a sport and proper level of play.

Their experience in league management and personal knowledge of their clients enable them to get teams to their proper starting point within their league system and others. CARL operates in the “spirit of sport” mentality all year round and is definitely here to provide the average competing sport participant with a quality recreational sport experience. If this sounds like a fit for you and your current sport interests, CARL looks forward to your participation. Join other adults who are maintaining a healthy balance of activity in their lives in a safe and spirited environment.

If you’re a spirited person, a team looking for an opportunity to break back into a sport from years ago, or simply want to get involved in an activity such as volleyball, ball hockey, pickleball, soccer, basketball, ice hockey or ultimate frisbee, check it out.

CARL program has been a leader in the Tri-Cities recreational sport industry.

Dubbed as “A League of Your Own”, CARL provides opportunities for: • Social gathering • Participation in a variety of sporting and athletic forums • Public access and use of affordable premier facility space • Physical exercise • Health and wellness development • Building community This Spirit of the League program has assisted in consistent monitoring and has become a pro-active interface for teams to manage behaviour in a positive manner. If you’re a spirited person, a team looking for an opportunity to break back into a sport from years ago, or simply want to get involved in an activity such as volleyball, ball hockey, pickleball, soccer, basketball, ice hockey or ultimate frisbee, check it out. No matter what division of play; A-level to E-level, spirit is something that is required and regarded. The recently launched On-A-Roll program recognizes those that are competitive in a friendly environment of sport entertainment.

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Local minor athletes receive $155,245 Submitted by the Kitchener Sports Association Photos by Gord Dearborn and the Kitchener Rangers (Hockey helps the Homeless) KSA donations made in the year ending June 30, 2014 to local minor sports groups and athletes totaled $155,245. Recipients included: SIX SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS: Rachal Bolger, Addison Cober, Quinn Turner, Helen Coroy, Holly Gojmerac and Leah Nairn

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The Kitchener Sports Association KSA is a not-for-profit group that provides funding to local minor sports groups and charities for participants residing in the cities of Kitchener and Waterloo and the townships of Wellesley, Wilmot and Woolwich.

KSA offers travel, hosting and capital grants in addition to funding Athletic Excellence, Scholarship, and Fee-assistance programs.

KSA raises its money by selling 50/50 tickets at Kitchener Rangers games, operating bingo sessions, riding at Spin 12, donations and various other activities.

KSA holds monthly informal dinner meetings, usually on the third Tuesday, September through May (except December) — everyone welcome! Please check our website for specifics about upcoming dinners and funding assistance.

Fee-assistance grants The KSA Fee-assistance Program provides direct financial support to local minor sports groups that already have, or establish for their upcoming/current sessions, a formal Fee-assistance Program. (KSA funding is only for groups who agree to collaborate with KSA and promote this initiative. The group must have a formal Fee-assistance Program in place, promote it and acknowledge KSA’s financial support.)

Now in its second year, KSA has announced the following grants: • $700 to KW Minor Boys Softball • $600 to Kitchener Minor Baseball • $320 to Stanley Park Optimist Ball Local minor sports groups are encouraged to join KSA in this initiative to help eliminate the financial barrier to registration and ensure everyone gets to play.

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Kitchener Rangers Coach Troy Smith gave the audience, including the Rangers’ directors, some insight on this year’s team. (KSA dinner held Oct. 22)

KSA Hockey Helps the Homeless Legacy grants The recent Hockey Helps the Homeless hockey game (Oct. 24) held at RIM Park in Waterloo, featured eight teams and former NHL players: Dan Daoust, Don Beaupre, Laurie Boschman, Bill Derlago, Gilbert Dionne, Tom Fergus, Al

KSA’s Bob McKillop introduced guest speaker Ralph Mellanby and then, after Ralph’s presentation, expressed thanks on behalf of the dinner attendees. (October 22, 2014 at the Edelweiss Sports Bar)

Iafrate, Wes Jarvis, Mike Krushelnyski, Kevin Maguire, Kent Manderville, Mark Osborne, Wayne Primeau, Dave Reid, Darryl Shannon and Todd Warriner.

Local participants raised over $80,000 for the House of Friendship, YWCA K-W, Lutherwood and the Homelessness and Housing Umbrella Group (HHUG).

Included in the fundraising total are the two Legacy grants provided by KSA: • $6,180 to Lutherwood to purchase outdoor sports equipment at the Kingsdale, Courtland Shelley, Chandler Mowat and Sunnydale Community Centres • $4,500 to Lutherwood to purchase bicycles and safety equipment for use by youth residing at the Safe Haven Shelter.

Thanks to all the participants, referees, sponsors, contributors and volunteers – your involvement makes a difference! The next Hockey Helps the Homeless event is being planned for spring 2016. Building on this year’s success, there should more teams and more players meaning even more volunteers will be needed.

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Hockey Helps the Homeless (left to right): Mike Edwards, John Neufeld, Rob Gare, Rod Seiling, Mark Wolf represent HHTH at puck drop for the Kitchener Rangers game on Oct. 10, 2014.

(Facing off: Rangers’ Liam Maaskant vs. Erie’s Connor McDavid)

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A stroke in the right direction

By Kris Lewis and photos by The Waterloo-Wellington Canoe and Kayak Club For hundreds of years, the Grand River has snaked its way in, around and through the landscape of Waterloo Region and Wellington County. The 300 kilometre span ranging from Dundalk to Lake Erie has a lengthy cultural history. From original Native inhabitants to Mennonite settlers, the area has always been home to strong, growing communities.

It is this sense of community, and of growth, that the Waterloo-Wellington Canoe and Kayak Club (WWCKC) wishes to instill upon its members. Through the numerous trips, courses and events that are offered year round, the club aims to

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help its members develop their skills in a friendly, social group while raising awareness about all types of paddling.

The non-for-profit organization was formed 25 years ago. Since then, it has been host to members of all ages and experience. Paddlers have joined from east of Toronto and north of Strathroy in order to gain knowledge of the Grand River watershed and experience its beautiful waterways.

With roughly 111 members in 2014, the club is always looking to take on new members. Welcoming everyone — novice to expert — including families, the club

only requires that you have an interest in at least one type of paddling. Catering to new members and their interests, the club is a great place to nurture your skills on the water.

As a member of WWCKC, you gain access to yearlong activities ranging from weekly Tuesday night paddles down the Grand River, to weekend trips in Algonquin and various other locations.

In the off- season (Nov. through Feb.), there are snowshoeing and cross country skiing outings. As well, “Paddle the Pool” sessions are held indoors to keep skills sharp!

teamprofiles For most, the paddling season typically runs from early March until mid November (weather permitting). Some however, take enjoyment in the New Years Day paddle, an annual event taken on by anyone daring to brave the cold. For anyone, daring or not, who is yearning to learn more about navigating the vast waterways that engulf the local regions, a membership to the WWCKC is a stroke in the right direction.

More information – new members welcome!

A yearly membership to the WWCKC is $35 per individual, or $45 for a family.

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Achieve your best at Fortitude Gym Submitted by the Fortitude Gym It’s never too hard to track down Debbie Bulten and Nathan Gillies. Every Monday to Saturday evening, they’re usually pouring every ounce of their energy into teaching classes to help others better themselves and achieve their goals at Fortitude Training and Fitness Gym in Cambridge.

Since inception, Bulten and Gillies have been specializing in training clients of all skill levels, ranging in age from nine to their mid-fifties. Both owners feel that each client requires something different depending on the sport played and individual skill level. They also believe that learning discipline and focus are equally as important as skill development and physical fitness in enabling athletes to reach levels that they have never attained before. In addition, they counsel in diet, nutrition, sleep, and recovery habits.

Gillies said Fortitude’s aim is to focus on full body movement and the athletic mind. “We want our athletes to be strong of mind and body, but also extremely mobile. In order to be an exceptional athlete you need to be well rounded in many areas, but most important of all, you need the discipline and fortitude to become a pro in any sport. At Fortitude, we offer instruction on this and help you become comfortable under pressure.

Can you relax and not panic? Can you control your mind — which controls your body? Can you endure and learn how to deal with a little discomfort and uncertainty to overcome your fear?”

Bulten added, “If we can affect the hearts and minds of our athletes, and inspire them to be the best they possibly can be, then we’re doing our jobs. And that doesn’t mean just in the gym, but as people. That’s why we do this every day, because we love it. We enjoy infecting this passion into every single individual who walks through our door.”

After meeting through a mutual friend and working out together for a time, Bulten and Gillies decided they had enough interest from potential clients to open their own gym. Bulten was also working out at Phady’s Muay Thai Kickboxing and heard they were also

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looking for training space. The pair found a suitable location at 336 Eagle Street North, launched Fortitude about 18 months ago and asked Phady’s to join them there as well.

Bulten, who was born in Montreal, grew up participating in competitive sports and continues to compete in Xtreme racing and Ironman Triathlons.

Gillies, a former professional hockey player and Cambridge native, has both team experience from playing with several AHL, UHL, and ECHL clubs during his pro hockey career, and teaching experience from his Drop The Puck Hockey School.

Fifty-two-year-old Craig McNab of Cambridge, a former soccer player with the Ontario Provincial Team and the University of Western Illinois, said he suffered from a recent illness and was looking for somebody to help him improve his quality of life and physical fitness. McNab said he stumbled upon Bulten and Gillies as they were training a class outside. He asked if he could join, then attended ten classes and hasn’t looked back.

According to McNab, “I go because the coaches are an inspiration. I’ve never found coaches or instructors who get as much out of you as Deb and Nathan.

At their gym, it’s all about reaching your potential. As a former athlete, they have modified the program to ensure I work around some injuries while getting the maximum fitness. I enjoy the variety of training methods, the work environment and atmosphere. In fact, I’ve never had so much fun being pushed to my limits. It’s contagious as they care that you

reach your fitness goals and the goal is to become the best you can.”

As well as training individuals, Fortitude now instructs many sports teams. Bulten believes it’s because coaches know Fortitude has the experience to train players to work cohesively and push each other to become a unit, ensuring there are no weak links in the team. In addition to duties at Fortitude and Drop The Puck, Gillies is also the strength and conditioning coach with the Guelph Storm of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL).

Bulten and Gillies welcome people of all ages and skill levels to try a free workout at Fortitude.

More information For more information on the gym, please visit fortitudetraininginc.com or call 519-650-1255.

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