SportsXpress Peterborough Jan/Feb 2015

January/February 2015 Volume 03 Issue 01

SEAMAN: A WORLD CLASS ATHLETE

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JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2015 Peterborough & the Kawarthas Edition

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Prowess Strength and Conditioning Foot dysfunction and its effect on skating biomechanics Left-brain/right-brain and performance enhancement Dehydration in hibernation

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Sir Sam’s: where family memories are made Nationwide Lacrosse offers March Break camps Seaman: world class athlete Overtime Hockey — 10 years and growing!

Peterborough YMCA 37th Annual Half Marathon History of the Peterborough Liftlock Atom Tournament T-Zone Vibration has taken the health industry by storm

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We play to have fun and to win!

Article by Lakefield College School, Photo by S.Spivey Every year, and every season, Lakefield College School is one of the most competitive and successful Division II schools in the Canadian Independent School Athletics Association (CISAA).

At LCS, student success in athletics includes great results and so much more. It includes being challenged to develop new skills and experiencing many special moments on the playing fields with teammates and coaches — reveling in the joy of winning and, at times, accepting defeat with a gracious heart.

Almost every LCS team qualifies for CISAA play-offs In the last year, our ultimate frisbee, junior basketball, and senior basketball teams won CISAA championships. The First Boys’ Soccer Team earned a silver medal at CISAA; the First Girls’ Field Hockey Team played in the CISAA semi-finals; the First Girls’ Basketball Team went undefeated and won the CISAA championship; the Girls’ Hockey Team played in the CISAA championships; the First Boys’ Hockey Team played in the CISAA quarter finals; the First Boys’ Rugby Team were CISAA Silver Medalists; and the First Boys’ Softball Team earned the CISAA Gold.

Lakefield College School coaches are committed LCS faculty members. Some have competed professionally, at the university level, and some have represented Canada.

The school has two certified strength and conditioning coaches on staff to support individual and team training.

Three sports seasons and lots of choice!

LCS offers students the opportunity to play a variety of sports during each of its three school terms. On-campus facilities such as the Bob Armstrong Outdoor Rink, McEwen Gymnasium, high performance fitness centre, dance studio, outdoor track, four tennis courts, three playing fields, and access to Lake Katchewanooka are available

for students to practise their skills and training — and have fun!

Health for life is part of our philosophy and is built into the daily program. Every day, students engage in physical activity through competitive and recreational sports using our on- and off-site facilities. Competitive teams practise Monday to Saturday with at least one game per week, on average.

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If you are interested in exploring the breadth of athletic offerings at Lakefield College School, please contact Ian Armstrong, Director of Athletics at 705-652-3324 ext. 317

First teams have played in tournaments in Peterborough, Toronto, Kitchener, Quebec, Lake Placid, Buffalo, Cleveland, and in national CAIS tournaments, in addition to scheduled games at independent schools across Ontario.

Athletic Offerings at LCS: Fall Competitive Teams: Boys’ Soccer 1st (Sr.) and Jr. | Girls’ Basketball 1st (Sr.) and Jr.

Boys’ Volleyball 1st (Sr.) and Jr. | Girls’ Field Hockey 1st (Sr.) and Jr. | Cross Country Running

Winter Competitive Teams: Boys’ Ice Hockey 1st (Sr.) and Jr. | Girls’ Ice Hockey | Girls’ Volleyball 1st (Sr.) and Jr.

Boys’ Basketball 1st (Sr.) and Jr. | Alpine Racing | Nordic Racing | Snowboard Racing

Spring Competitive Teams: Boys’ Rugby 1st (Sr.) and Jr. | Girls’ Rugby | Girls’ Soccer 1st (Sr.) and Jr. | Boys’ Softball

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Prowess Strength and Conditioning

By David Kittner, Youth Fitness Guy Prowess Strength and Conditioning recently opened their doors in Peterborough to serve young athletes of all abilities, ages twelve and up, including adults.

Prowess delivers a systematic approach that has been developed and refined over the last thirty years by world renowned strength and conditioning coach Michael Boyle of Michael Boyle Strength and Conditioning in Boston, MA. Michael is currently the Strength and Conditioning Coach for the USA Women’s National Hockey Team and has worked the last two seasons with the Boston Red Sox, as well as with thousands of athletes over the years, including middle school, high school, collegiate, and professional athletes.

Prowess Strength and Conditioning offers to two Programs of Distinction: 1. Athlete Development and Sports Performance Programs, and 2. Adult Functional Training Programs.

Athlete Development and Sports Performance Programs The Athlete Development and Sports Performance Programs are designed for young athletes ages twelve and up. The programs focus on developing the complete athlete making them stronger, faster and more powerful. Each workout consists of functionally sound movement training, strength training and conditioning, with a strong focus on basic and proper technique.

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linear and lateral movement techniques, running mechanics, and footwork Explosive power — plyometrics, medicine ball, jumping and landing techniques Strength — functional approach, thorough instruction, focus on upper body, lower body, and core Conditioning — game-ready preparation for all athletes.

Flexibility and mobility — myofascial release (foam rolling), various forms of stretching and muscle activation Injury reduction — identify and correct muscular imbalances, balance and stabilization Nutrition education — lessons, tips, and education

Adult Functional Training Programs The Adult Functional Training Programs have a similar approach to the Athlete Development and Performance Programs.

Each program is tailored specifically to the needs of each adult training client and begins at their level, regardless of past experience with training.

Whether the goal is weight loss, injury rehabilitation, or to simply get a great workout, Prowess Strength and Conditioning caters to the needs of men and women of all ages and fitness levels.

Each session focuses on improving soft tissue quality, flexibility, mobility, increasing upper and lower body power, building full body strength, and enhancing cardiovascular fitness.

Simply put, the Adult Functional Training Programs at Prowess Strength and Conditioning are designed to help adults move better and become healthier than they ever have been in their lives.

Both Programs of Distinction are offered as private one-on-one training or in small group training with a maximum of six people per group, allowing for detailed personal attention at each and every session.

Prowess Strength and Conditioning also offers team training for youth sport teams where Prowess coaches travel directly to you, making it convenient for you, your players, and their parents or guardians.

For more information on Prowess Strength and Conditioning visit YouthFitnessGuy.com

Good Luck & Have Fun!

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Biffer Ranger: hockey great Article by Don Barrie, Photo courtesy of Peterborough Sports Hall of Fame He may have been the first Peterboroughborn hockey player to skate with a NHL team. He definitely was one of the city’s premier players of the 1920’s and 30’s.

Wilfred Ranger, widely known as “Biff ”, was nicknamed by his father as a player who should biff his opponents. Biffer Ranger, raised in the south end, learned his hockey on Little Lake. He played the little organized minor hockey that was available in the 1910’s, eventually ending up on the Peterborough juniors with fellow south-ender, Frankie Collins.

other teams who coveted their talent.

Ace Bailey was the biggest catch off the Peterborough team. After being fired from his post as General Manager of the NHL’s New York Rangers at the end of the 1926 season, Conn Smythe bought the Toronto St. Pats with money he got betting on NHL games. He immediately changed the team’s name to the Maple Leafs and started signing players. One of his first acquisitions was Ace Bailey who was captain of the championship Peterborough team. In the 1928-29 season, Bailey won the NHL scoring title with 22 goals and 10 assists in the 44 games.

Biffer Ranger played for the Kansas City Pla-mores

In 1926 Peterborough assembled a strong senior team. With very few junior teams around the province, the Ontario Senior League of the time was the main supplier of hockey players for the newly formed National Hockey League. The team’s only line had Biffer Ranger and his long-time teammate, Frankie Collins, and they were joined by an import from Bracebridge, Irwin “Ace” Bailey. The two defensemen were Bert McLeod, from Collingwood, and Peterborough’s Harold “Snap” Parker. With Joe Dwyer in net, one extra defenseman and two substitute forwards, this Petes team took on Ontario.

Ace Bailey’s career ended tragically in 1933 when Eddie Shore hit him from behind, flipping him high in the air. This was in the days before helmets, and Bailey’s head hit the ice, fracturing his skull and nearly killing him. Fortunately he survived to live a full life but never played hockey again.

The team was still smarting from a loss in the provincial finals the year before, when they collapsed in the opening game of the two game series with Niagara Falls. Losing 5–1 in the Brock Street Arena, the Petes returned to the Falls and beat them, 2–0, unfortunately losing the title by two goals.

Over 5,500 fans saw that final game.

A few years later Ranger ended up with Wichita where he carved a big niche in the mid-western city’s hockey program.

The five-foot-eight-inch-tall forward, weighing in at 175 pounds, was described in a newspaper clipping of the day: Under a headline, “Shift Biff ”, it read, “One of the most popular players on the Wichita Skyhawks, Biffer Ranger, formally a winger, has been shifted back to defense.”

This assembled juggernaut of senior hockey was not to be denied the next year when they swept through Ontario, finally casting London aside in the championship series.

Not unlike the winners in professional sport today, the championship team was swarmed upon and virtually decimated by

Manager-coach Newsy Lalonde’s team was led by future Hall of Famer, Auriel Joliat.

Unfortunately Biffer Ranger never really had a chance to make the team because a shoulder injury sidelined him in camp.

He finished the season with Cleveland in the AHA.

Goalie Dwyer along with Bert McLeod and Biffer Ranger all got contracts with the Kansas City Pla-mores of the American Hockey Association, the predecessor of the American Hockey League. Mercifully, Kansas City soon changed their name to the Greyhounds.

Bert McLeod returned to Peterborough after his stint in professional hockey and opened a drug store on the corner of Park and Albert Streets. In the days of the Civic Arena, Bert’s store became refuge for half-frozen young hockey players walking home from games. Few of the thawing players knew about the illustrious hockey career that the nice man in the white smock who usually went out of his way to chat with them had. Sadly, the store burned down a few years ago.

After hockey, Biffer Ranger returned to Peterborough and apprenticed as a tool and die maker at the Canadian General Electric.

He was inducted into the Peterborough and District Sports Hall of Fame in 1986.

Even though he was 35 years old, his play in Wichita caught the eye of scouts of the Montreal Canadiens.

In an interview at his induction ceremony, the then 84-year-old athlete described the event saying, “You should have heard the ovation I got. It was really a thrill.”

The Canadiens trained in St. John, New Brunswick in 1930. Biffer Ranger received one of the 26 invitations to camp.

That was just a small repayment for the thrills he gave Peterborough.

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sports@school Lions finish undefeated season with COSSA gold Article and Photo by Steve Peers The Adam Scott C.V.I. Junior Boys Volleyball team finished the season undefeated while claiming COSSA AAA gold in Belleville on Wednesday, November 12th. They were victorious over East Northumberland S.S. (Brighton) and St. Theresa’s (Belleville) in preliminary action before beating I.E. Weldon (Lindsay) in the gold medal match up in two sets, 25–12 and 25–10.

Adam Scott defeated volleyball powerhouse Cobourg West in the

Kawartha Final where they went 6–0.

Throughout the year they also claimed two tournament titles, going 5–0 and defeating Marc Garneau (Trenton) in the Centre Hastings tournament and beating Kingston’s Regiopolis Notre Dame 6–0 in the I.E. Weldon tournament.

According to Steve Peers, “After experiencing a heartbreaking loss last year in the COSSA final, the boys really deserved to win the gold medal this year.”

Front Row (L-R): Morgan Thompson, Bryan Humber, Ethan Brannan, Mickle O’neill, Malcolm Loubser-Munn, Andrew Chislett, Michael Mann Back Row (L-R): Matt Bergin, Noah Lane, Stephen Scobie, Kevan Sullivan, Eric Palmer, Kristian Paschalis, Joah Charles, Kevin Robinson, Chris Entwhistle, Steve & Archie Peers

Saints win hockey tournament gold Article by Wayne Clark and Photo by the St. Peter Saints The St. Peter Saints girls’ hockey team won the I.E. Weldon Wildcats Tournament in Lindsay.

The Saints posted a 2–0–1 record, beating the Wildcats 7–0 in the final game.

Maddy Moloney scored two goals, Maddy Serpa, Brea Payne each had a goal and assist, and Mikayla Hicks, Danielle McDowell and Danielle Richardson also scored. Robyn Barker and Addison Gibson had assists. Kelsey Preston had the shutout. The Saints beat the Fenelon Falls Falcons 4–0, led by Jennifer Young’s goal

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and two assists. Katelyn Buckton had a goal and an assist while Kate Willis and Payne also scored. Richardson had two assists; Megan Gordon and Barker had one each.

Preston shared the shutout with Mercedes Dumeresq.

The Saints tied Lakefield College School 0–0 with Preston in goal.

Front Row (L-R): Mercedes Dumeresq and Kelsey Preston Middle Row (L-R):Katelyn Buckton, Danielle Richardson, Jennifer Young, Mikayla Hicks, Maddy Moloney, Logan Buckton and Robyn Barker Back Row (L-R): Chad DeLaplante (coach), Allison Young (coach), Maddy Serpa, Danielle McDowall, Danielle Pearcy, Mackenzie Evans, Addison Gibson, Amy Leigh, Megan Gordon, Lauren Walton, Kate Willis, Brea Payne and Wayne Clark (coach)

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McCain knows the importance of an education Article by Scott Cherwaty, Photos by Edge Imagining and Christine McCain Sam McCain loves to swim and, more recently, has added softball to the ranks of things she loves to play. McCain has been a competitive synchronized swimmer at the Kawartha Trent Synchronized Swimming Club for over seven years, around the same time she started to take some courses at Scholars Education Centre in Peterborough on High Street. McCain started with Math and has been rotating back and forth between Math and English to help maintain and even improve her marks. McCain is a good student, but she knows that to be able to participate in both synchronized swimming and girls’ softball, she must maintain her marks or improve on them.

McCain spends one hour each week at Scholars to help with her studies; this can range from receiving help to write an essay in English class to finishing Math assignments. McCain encourages other athletes to inquire about Scholars, as the teachers are very nice; it doesn’t take a lot of time and allows her to balance her life with the end results being great.

Synchronized swimming can take up a lot of time, and McCain feels it is great a exercise that pushes her very hard to do better. Practices happen four times per week, varying from two to four hours and at various times — sometimes from 5:30 to 7:30 a.m., from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m., or from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Anyone who gets up early and into a cool pool at 5:30 in the morning brings one word to my mind: dedication!

Coming with that dedication also, obviously, comes fun, as she has been hanging out with and participating with syncro teammates Riley Meade, Ora Meade, Ali Sandiland, and Sabrina Adam for all seven years and now is coached by Dani Coveney, who works hard with the girls to improve their skills and results. McCain has had success in the pool with a first place finish at Regionals, and several second and fourth place finishes both in individual and team events. McCain competes in four to six events per year, which include Regionals and Provincials.

McCain has played softball for approximately five years, starting in the Peterborough Church Softball League for three years and then upgrading to the Peterborough Power Girls Softball Rep program last year.

Again, McCain states, “like synchro swimming, softball provides a good workout, team building and is lots of fun.”

McCain usually plays third base and found out that rep softball is very different from Church League — more skills were worked on during the at least two practices per week, and the team plays one or two games per week as well. McCain is looking forward to improving under the coaching of Colin Todd this year.

Sam McCain Age :14 High School: Crestwood Favourite Number: 33 Favourite Colour: yellow Favourite Sport: swimming/softball Favourite Hobby: running

All of this is why taking one extra hour per week of Scholars helps her balance out her sports and not be worried so much about maintaining her marks. McCain really knows that without Scholars something in her sports world would have to give.

work at Scholars will keep her balanced and continue to play the sports she loves, and most of all it is important to have fun!

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Foot dysfunction and its effect on skating biomechanics Similar to walking and running, the biomechanics of skating can be broken down into two major phases: push-off phase and glide phase. These two phases are where the foot and ankle need to provide the appropriate power and use proper mechanics in order to encourage optimal performance.

By Nick Sebastian Caravaggio BSc., C Ped (C) Skating can be one of the most complicated skills to perform in all of sports.

It often requires a great deal of time and practice to master. With the right form and proper mechanics, any player, regardless of his or her size, can be one of the fastest and most efficient skaters on the ice.

New research about skating has allowed us to better understand it and how to improve performance and efficiency while at the same time assist in injury prevention and treatment. Dysfunction of the foot and ankle can significantly alter a skater’s mechanics and limit performance. The most common problem is excessive pronation of the foot, which isn’t a pathology in itself but a dysfunction of the foot, which leads to a number of conditions that can cause a great deal of discomfort, including plantar fasciitis, heel pain, shin splints, functional short leg, etc. Excessive pronation is a medial (inward) collapse of the arch of the foot that in turn puts a great deal of strain on other areas of the foot that they simply aren’t designed to handle.

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During the push off phase, researchers have suggested that in order to achieve maximum power and efficiency, the skate must be at a 45 degree angle in relation to the ice (skate-ice interface angle) (Figure 1).

If the foot is excessively pronated, the angle will be considerably less than 45 degrees, thus limiting push power and edging control (Figure 2). Conversely, if the foot is excessively supinated, the angle will be greater than 45 degrees, also limiting push power and edging control and leading to lateral ankle instability.

During the glide phase, the skate will glide on either both of its edges or on just the inside (medial) edge. If the foot

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excessively pronates, the intrinsic muscles in the foot acting to support and balance the foot become strained and overused.

The increased level of muscle activity used to balance the skate leads to an unnecessary increase in energy expenditure which is followed by muscle fatigue and soreness.

This can often be misinterpreted as the skate being too tight.

Excessive foot pronation is best corrected with the use of custom made orthotic devices that are fitted precisely into the skate to stop the foot from collapsing inward and thus bringing the skate-ice interface angle closer to 45 degrees during the push off phase and allow for normal function. Different from over the counter (off the shelf ) orthotics, custom orthotics are made specifically for your feet from a non-weight bearing cast of each foot and constructed using carbon graphite materials that keep the foot in its neutral position and prevent excessive motion from occurring in the skate.

For more information about the use and benefits of custom-made orthotics for skates, please visit www.caravaggioorthotics.com, or call 705-745-3051.

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teamprofiles Peterborough Power U10 Girls slam dunked a silver Article and Photo by Roger Jenkins

Front Row: Sam Sieder, Jordan Bankes, Emma Beavis, Sarah Imeson, Lexi Jenkins

The Peterborough Power U10 Girls basketball team slam dunked a silver medal on Sunday, November 30th, at the Humber Hawks/Etobicoke Thunder Classic at Humber College in Toronto. The girls finished round robin play with two wins and one loss by defeating North Toronto and Guelph and losing to Etobicoke.

In the tournament final, Peterborough Power lost a very close game by a score of 21–20 to the host team Etobicoke Thunder. Congratulations, girls!

Back Row: (Head Coach) Barry McCamus, Josie Shannon, Brynn Jenkins, Evie Turner, Josie McCamus, Ella Krete, (Asst: Coach) Roger Jenkins

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An unlikely journey Article by Scott Cherwaty, Photos by the Fisher family Had a poll been taken at King George School to determine the least likely kid to have access to professional sports dressing rooms, David Fisher would have been won hands down. His collection of Beehive Corn Syrup hockey pictures was the closest connection he thought he’d have with rich and famous athletes.

As a 30-year-old, Fisher made his initial entrance into the Montreal Expos clubhouse and the rest, as they say, is history. A Bible presentation was made that day, arranged by the late Hall of Famer Gary Carter, who became one of Fisher’s closest friends.

Fisher’s interest in the spiritual wellbeing of athletes had opened the door and, looking back, he’s still as surprised as anyone with the direction his life has taken.

“Everything happened in the space of a few hours,” stated Fisher.

Similar experiences, completely out of the blue, found Fisher being invited to conduct a chapel for the Philadelphia 76’s one weekend. His all-time favourite athlete, Julius Erving, better known as “Dr. J.” was the first to enter the room. David, Petes Andrew D’Agostini and David Fisher through his letterwriting ministry of encouragement, had written to Erving numerous times Fisher has conducted chapels for teams but had never met his hero. in the NHL, NBA, CFL, and NFL. For several

Late Hall of Famer, Gary Carter, became one of Fisher’s closest friends.

When Fisher introduced himself, Dr. J responded, “You’re the man from Canada that wrote me those encouraging notes. They always came when I needed them most.”

His 30 years of sports chaplaincy with the Montreal Expos, Toronto Blue Jays, and Peterborough Petes has been well documented, but Fisher’s involvement with other teams and athletes is largely unknown.

Fisher’s work has taken him from coast to coast, across Canada and the U.S., and has led him overseas, helping to conduct baseball clinics in Slovakia and the Dominican Republic.

Recently the East City native shared some unique stories that have marked his well-traveled career.

No one is more puzzled than Fisher himself with the opportunities that have come his way. Being asked to lead Roger Neilson’s funeral was a humbling experience.

A Toronto Star article about the now defunct Toronto Tornadoes basketball franchise sparked a thought: “Did this minor league team have a chaplain?”

Arriving at his office that afternoon, Fisher was asked to return a phone call originating in Boston. Moments later he was asked to be chaplain to the Tornadoes.

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“Looking out over that huge crowd and seeing prominent figures like NHL president Gary Bettman was a bit intimidating,” confessed Fisher.

years he served as chaplain to the Lindsay Muskies, arranged by Roger Neilson before his death.

Perhaps the chapels that stand out are those Fisher conducted with the Ottawa Senators when Mike Fisher was there and those with the Muskies when Mike’s younger brother Bud played goal there.

With the passing of time, David Fisher finds himself reminiscing a lot and struggling to believe that “all of this really happened.”

Coming full circle, Fisher now works alongside his wife Carol, who founded the Kawartha Komets, Peterborough’s Special Needs Hockey Program.

“Making dreams come true for these hockey players is just as fulfilling as rubbing shoulders with the rich and famous,” according to “the gentle giant”.

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Sir Sam’s: where family memories are made Article by Sir Sam’s

There is no better place to see the sun coming up on a crisp winter morning then the crest of a well-groomed ski hill. At Sir Sam’s Ski & Bike in Haliburton, they take great pride in making sure that the snow is just right for the families and individuals who make a trip to the hill a part of their yearly traditions.

The Bishop family has been proudly operating Sir Sam’s for 49 years, and they opened the 2014-2015 season with an extremely positive outlook. This year, they

are planning some big upgrades on and around the hill to ensure that they stay competitive and to make their destination more inviting to the younger market. With plans for a snow castle and upgrades to the terrain park, Sir Sam’s is working to make sure that they offer something for skiers and snow boarders of all ages and levels of ability.

fireplaces to warm your toes as you enjoy a hot chocolate or a beverage from the licensed pub. The staff are here to help you be comfortable on the hill and to ensure the safety of all of their patrons.

If you’re looking for a great family experience this year, just north of Peterborough, start your adventure at www.

As a prime family destination, the Bishops sirsams.com, then get out and hit the hill pride themselves on offering a welcoming and where family memories are made! cozy environment complete with four

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Excalibur rugby recap Article by Patrick Assinck – Interim Varsity Sport Coordinator The Trent rugby team has battled hard all season, coming out on top in almost every match. In their first game of the season, the Trent Excalibur took on the Fleming College Knights and fell by a score of 15–14. Later in the season Trent made no mistake in their rematch against the Knights, and they defeated the top defensive team in the Eastern OCAA by a score of 31–19. In other games throughout the fall, Trent won many games with scores of 43–24 (Seneca), 50–36 (Algonquin), 63–5 (Loyalist), 33–17 (St. Lawrence). In the semi-finals Trent took Algonquin again by a score of 40–29. On November 8th, the Trent Excalibur fought hard for a gold metal against Humber in the OCAA Men’s Rugby Championship with a score of 29–18, which resulted in Trent taking home a stunning silver metal. Huge congratulations are in order for each and every member of the Trent Excalibur Men’s Rugby team who played their hearts out in the finals and had a number of great successes this season.

Trent was lead in scoring this year by Jesse Leadbetter with 37 points (10th

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overall), followed by Hayden Ryan with 35 (12th overall), and Gabriel Epprecht with 32 (13th overall). Many other players also made significant contributions in points and defensive play throughout the season. Trent Men’s Rugby Team is a group with a vast amount of talent and a common understanding of teamwork in its truest sense. An article in the Peterborough Examiner covering the championship quoted Spencer Sheffield, a winger with the team, as saying, “We are excited to play this game here, … we will keep playing the way we have been and play as a team.’’

Under the leadership of Head Coach David McCully, the past four years have seen Trent become a consistent OCAA medal team. In 2011, Trent secured a bronze medal in McCully’s first season as coach. In 2012, the team improved to a silver place finish against an arguably even stronger Humber team than this year’s team.

Humber’s team from that season currently holds historical OCAA scoring records. In a 2012 game, Humber walked away as the winner by a score of 39–22, allowing more points to Trent than they had against every

other team combined that season. In 2013, Coach McCully once again brought Trent another shot at a medal, but unfortunately, Conestoga was able to overcome Trent in the bronze medal match.

All records aside, next season is a blank slate for Excalibur Rugby. With a successful season behind them they now have another opportunity to take the gold medal. There is a saying that applies here: a championship team will always beat a team of champions.

So who’s ready to watch David and his team take on Goliath?

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health&fitness Left-brain/right-brain and performance enhancement Article by Ian Horseman, B.Sc, D.C Have you ever heard people say that they tend to be more of a right-brain or left-brain thinker? From books to television programs, you’ve probably heard the phrase mentioned numerous times, or perhaps you’ve even taken an online test to determine which type best describes you.

What is left-brain/right-brain theory?

According to the theory of left-brain or right-brain dominance, each side of the brain controls different types of thinking and movement. Additionally, people are said to prefer one type of thinking to the other. For example, a person who is “left-brained” is often said to be more logical, analytical and objective, while a person who is “rightbrained” is said to be more artistic, intuitive, thoughtful and subjective.

In psychology, the theory is based on what is known as the lateralization of brain function. So does one side of the brain really control specific functions? Are people either left-brained or right-brained? The rightbrain/left-brain theory (previously criticized in the 1960s) grew more popular out of the work of Roger W. Sperry, who was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1981. While studying the effects of epilepsy, Sperry discovered that cutting the corpus callosum (the structure that connects the two hemispheres of the brain) could reduce or eliminate seizures.

However, these patients also experienced other symptoms after the communication pathway between the two sides of the brain was cut. For example, many split-brain patients found themselves unable to name objects that were processed by the right side of the brain, but were able to name objects that were processed by the left side of the brain. Based on this information, Sperry suggested that the left side of the brain controlled language.

Later research has shown that the brain is not nearly as dichotomous as we once thought. For example, recent research has shown that abilities in subjects such as math are actually strongest when both halves of the brain work together.

The right brain According to the left-brain/right-brain dominance theory, the right side of the brain is best at expressive and creative tasks.

Some of the abilities that are popularly associated with the right side of the brain include recognizing faces, expressing emotions, music, reading emotions, colour, images, intuition, and creativity.

The left brain The left side of the brain is considered to be adept at tasks that involve logic, language, and analytical thinking. The left brain is often described as being better at language, logic, critical thinking, numbers, and reasoning.

The two sides of the brain also control movement and gait. The right brain facilitates left body movement and the left brain the right body. This is particularly important when rehabilitating and treating neurological issues because using body movements and gait can stimulate portions of the brain that may have a lesion.

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The new cutting-edge neurological approach is to identify which hemisphere is not as active (non-dominant), which eye is dominant, and, using the five senses (vision, taste, smell, touch, and hearing) to stimulate that weak hemisphere, create better utilization of both lobes working together.

Application We can use a person’s balance to determine which side of the body is being over- or under-stimulated more via the brain hemisphere (opposite side) and choose specific exercises to rehabilitate the patient both physically and mentally.

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This offers an incredible opportunity to help to rehabilitate the brain by activating the non-dominant hemisphere and help stroke victims, concussion patients, MS, Fibromyalgia, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, depression, headaches, and patients suffering with chronic pain.

This therapy is currently used by the U.S. Olympic swimmers, as well as NHL and NFL players alike to enhance athletic performance, and by researchers to improve learning, memory, and behavior in children.

Although our clinic is geared towards rehabilitation of injury, these techniques can also be used to help a healthy body and brain become more efficient and perform to a higher standard. We can enhance improving reaction time, coordination, speed, agility, strength and balance through the process of plasticity.

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Dehydration in hibernation Article by Erin Bell, RCCP, Hollistic Allergist If you’re not a snow person (which I am not), then winter presents more challenges than just shoveling. Hey, don’t get me wrong; I love a couple months of ice skating and sledding, and I keep up with trail running as much as I can — as long as there’s no ice involved. It’s not the cold temperatures or even the cloudy days that can be difficult. It’s keeping hydrated that’s tough. Who really feels like guzzling gallons of water in winter?

Fortunately, I have had to explore this over the past seven years as a nutritionist, and obviously for my own benefit too, so I’ve compiled a list of the best ways I know how to top up your hydration during hibernation. Let’s first start with water itself:

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Drink room temperature or slightly chilled water, not cold water. Cold water just makes everything feel colder. That’s not exactly what we want to feel in mid-February.

Room temperature water is easier to digest and allows for a greater intake, so skip the ice.

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Tea! Warm, aromatic, and soothing — that sounds better already. Explore the exciting world of teas that can be enjoyed hot, warm and even chilled (for a quick boost of hydration after exercise).

Consider green varieties that are naturally flavored with mint, goji, and hibiscus for an immune boost. Kids love mint, and a naturally decaffeinated spearmint, peppermint or green tea with mint is a nice way to hydrate the kids after the winter games.

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For those who prefer a lighter taste, consider white teas, which often come naturally flavoured with other fruits like blueberry and pomegranate. White tea is higher in antioxidants than its more mature-leaf sibling, green tea.

3 All hail the mighty coconut! I love coconut water, and it’s ideal for quick hydration when you’re on the go and especially after exercise. It’s packed with nutrients that provide electrolytes and a far healthier option than high-fructose corn syrup, artificial dye-laden sports energy drinks. These are just poison in your body and are particularly bad for children who are most often sensitive to food colorants. (Note: Red makes little girls angry and irritable and little boys wild in my experiences with kids over the years).

Pure juices mixed with water. I’m not a huge proponent of bottled fruit juices, and they are mostly sugar — even the natural stuff.

Fructose is “ose”, and anything with “ose” on the end of it means sugar. I do like a small ratio of a pure fruit juice such as pure blueberry, elderberry, cranberry, bilberry and dark cherry juices as they can be splashed into water to give it a bit of color and flavor without adding the sugar.

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Add fruit slices. Kids especially like this. Throw in orange, lemon and

lime slices into a room temperature bottle of water. Toss in a few raspberries and sliced strawberries to make it a rainbow of fun. Get some added enzymes to help with your digestion by adding a few spears of fresh pineapple and/or mango. Cut some clementines and tangerines in half and juice them by hand and add them to a bottle of fresh spring water. Lemon, as most people know, is very good for this as a cleanser.

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Mint leaves.

Buy some fresh mint and crush the leaves gently, and add them to your jug.

The mint is refreshing and makes drinking water less boring.

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Add some C to go! Vitamin C packs are everywhere. Grab a box from a good quality health food store and add them to your water.

It’s much better than aspartame-laden products to “flavor” your water (all while providing toxins to your liver and brain!) Avoid those somewhat handy-looking little squeeze bottles of fake flavorings and packages of crystalline “substances” that attempt to hydrate you.

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Soup! Soup is mostly water by the time you add broth, water and the veggies. Make yourself a nice steaming pot of soup and enjoy as a meal or in addition to your regular meals.

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While we may migrate to feel-good beverages like coffee and hot cocoa, do use them in moderation, as these tend to dehydrate, if anything. Make some hot chocolate for the kids using warmed chocolate almond or coconut milk, and stir in a little bit of melted dark chocolate and a sprinkle of cinnamon.

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KTSC Mini Christmas Show a success!

Article and Photos by Dani Coveney On the night of December 18th, the Kawartha Trent Synchro Club’s competitive swimmers revealed their routines to family, friends and local media at the Trent University pool. For the first time this season, five of the seven competitive routines were performed for an audience, with about 50 spectators in attendance.

“It is difficult to train for the nerves and excitement that go along with competing.

Although the routines are still works in progress, as most were just finished over the past week, a show like this is an excellent way to help train our athletes to prepare mentally for the added pressure of an audience,” says Head Coach Dani Coveney.

“The routines were met with loud cheers and compliments from the families. We are in a good place going into our first competition.”

At the provincial level, three teams and two duets will travel to Ottawa on January 10th and 11th to compete in their first competition of the season. The Master’s Varsity team has their second and final Varsity level meet in Kingston on January 24th, after which they will continue to compete for KTSC.

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High school football explained: part two Article by Thomas Wade, Photos by Brad Claypole and Noah Houpt Football is just a distant memory for a lot of us, but surely the agony of defeat still lingers in the hearts and minds of the Crestwood and Adam Scott teams. My earlier prediction was right in that they are the super-powers of COSSA as they took their rightful place at the top. They were, however, unable to win the big game with all COSSA champions coming up empty-handed in bowl games this year. That doesn’t happen very often, as we usually win a bowl at some level. It is also safe to say that the combined TAS/Kenner program did not accomplish its goal of parity in Division I, and they only confused the issue by being eligible for Kawartha playoffs but not COSSA — talk about anti-climactic.

My focus and my heart is with the Adam Scott seniors who clawed their way to an AAA OFSAA bowl game but were not able to win against Niagara’s representative, A. N. Myer. They fell 39–31 to a formidable opponent. My “explanation” of the bowl selection process in the last publication was not totally accurate and erroneously referred to the Metro Bowl and the Rogers Centre.

As billed, I will explain how the teams met and take a little pot shot at Rogers for pricing themselves out of the market instead of extending some goodwill to the little guys at OFSAA. Rogers wanted $80,000 to host the bowl games, which sent the association looking for alternate venues. McMaster provided an excellent facility and captured the spirit of the day as the new hosts. The selection process involves a lottery of eighteen associations across the province drawn randomly to determine nine bowl game match-ups. There used to be games after COSSA but now the AAA COSSA champion goes straight to an OFSAA bowl game at a neutral site. It is neat and tidy, but it may need tweaking, as league championships

are played at different times, leading to weeks of rest (read rust) for certain teams and a painful waiting period before the big game.

Again though, Adam Scott and Crestwood enjoyed a longer season, playing against better teams with all the pomp and circumstance of big games and pressure situations. Hopefully for COSSA, other teams can improve, and every coach knows that the sun shines on their own program from time to time providing talent and size, if only for a few fleeting years. Fenelon Falls had a good 2014 junior team and could make waves next year, but that would take a commitment from their school to play in Division I. But then the league may re-structure entirely in the meantime. There are questions that have no answers at the moment, but some truths remain universal: next fall there will be high school football, and the road to COSSA still goes through Adam Scott and Crestwood.

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Nationwide Lacrosse offers March Break camps Article by Reid Fenway, Photos by the NLL

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Olympics is to chase the standards set by the International Track and Field Association, so you are training to get better based on times that have already been set by previous race walkers.

Article by Scott Cherwaty, Photos courtesy of Yves Longpr and Christine Seaman Rachel used to make fun of her sister when she first saw her race walking.

Then, one day, at age 15 Rachel tried it with a friend and the friend beat her, so Rachel’s competitive juices started to flow and made her train harder with then-coach Richard Borek. At 16 years old, Seaman qualified to represent Canada at a meet against the United States. She found that she loved representing her country and that there was no better way to do it than in race walking. This led Seaman to represent our great country at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, England. Seaman finished 52nd (It was an awful day for her.) and now has set a goal for the 2016 Brazil Olympics.

Rachel Seaman was born in the small town of Kapuskasing, Ontario, but then she moved to Peterborough when she was young and attended St Peters’ High School. She graduated from Sir Sanford Fleming College in 2007, earning the Business/Marketing Diploma taught by Charlie McGee. Seaman liked to try different sports, playing basketball, badminton, cross country running, track and field, and so on.

Track and field sports seemed to come naturally — probably since her mother, Christine, and father, Nil, were marathon runners. Christine held the Canadian record in the 70s. Rachel’s sister Rebecca competed in track and field events as well but then started race walking with the Peterborough Region Track Club. She actually started when she didn’t qualify for a track event at one meet, and they needed someone to try race walking, and the rest, as they say, is history.

Rebecca was very successful at race walking, making many Canadian teams and was the under-19 Canadian champion.

Currently, Seaman is training for the 2015 Pan-Am Games in Toronto, as well as the Canadian Championships which take place three weeks prior to Games, then the World Championships will take place in August, and finally, she will continue preparing for the 2016 Olympics in Brazil. Seaman owes a lot to the sport of race walking as it has allowed her to see many parts of the world, compete in the Olympics, and to represent her country.

I look forward to following Rachel Seaman through the rest of her career and keeping our great community updated on her results, since she is a world class athlete that wants to bring gold to her country, and she is very proud to represent Canada.

Seaman has competed in the World Championships as a junior (under-19) and then as a senior. Junior distances are 10 km and senior moves up to 20 km (Olympic distance). Seaman’s successes at the junior level included winning the PanAmerica Cup in Peru which she set the Canadian junior record. Now at the senior level, Seaman has won the Canadian Championships for seven years — every year except the one year she had her baby, Isabella, who is currently one and a half years old. Her husband, Tim Seaman, whom she married in 2009, is also a race walker, is a native of New York, and is a two-time United States Olympian.

Tim retired in 2014 and now is Rachel’s full time coach. As well, he coaches track and field at Cuyamaca College in San Diego, which the Seamans now call home.

Eighty-five percent of training for race walking takes place in the morning, and then she spends three to four afternoons a week running and mixes in weights three or four times per week. The highest level of competition is currently in Europe, as the highest-level race walkers are located there and races are well attended as a spectator sport, especially in Russia, Germany, and Italy. The way to qualify for

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teamprofiles Minor Peewee ‘AA’ Petes want to give back Article by Keith Rye After an hour and a half practice early in the morning on December 12th, in Norwood, the 2014/15 Cambium Minor Peewee ‘AA’ Peterborough Petes, along with their coaches and parents, gathered at the Canadian Tire on Lansdowne Street West for what they called another “Community Involvement Project.” The players purchased gifts and then added them to the giant collection being gathered in the Lansdowne Place Mall for the Peterborough Christmas Toy Drive.

Before and after school, these players practice and play hockey games multiple

times a week throughout the hockey season, but again, they have chosen to add another event to their already busy schedule in order to give a little something back to their community.

Last year they cleaned up garbage from trails within the City of Peterborough, but this year they decided to join in on an idea that many Peterborough Petes teams have being doing for years.

The coaching staff and parents of this team are thankful for the sponsorship

support we receive from Cambium and from Scotiabank as well as the support the community has given in past years towards our fundraising activities so we feel we owe something back. Thank you, Cambium and Scotiabank, and thank you, Peterborough!

Golden Bantam AE Petes Article by Shawn Tucker, Photo by a Petes’ parent Peterborough Trent Valley Honda Bantam AE Petes went to “Olympic Town”, Lake Placid, and they came home with the gold!

After winning the first two games of the round robin and shutting out both opponents, the Bantam AE Petes tied the final round robin game in a highly contested bout against Cornwall 2–2. A record of 2–0–1 propelled our home-town heroes into the gold medal game where the Petes would once again face a well-talented Cornwall squad.

The gold medal game was played on the 1980 pad of the Olympic Ice Centre — the same rink where the “Miracle on Ice” of the 1980 Olympics took place. There was great

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end-to-end, intense action during the entire game leading to a 0–0 first period, and then Cornwall scored halfway through the second to lead the game 1–0. The Petes battled back to tie the game at one late in that second period.

Cornwall then scored early in the third to regain the lead, 2–1. The Bantam AE Petes never quit and sent the game into overtime, scoring with just 49 seconds left in the third period. After a five-minute sudden-victory overtime, with four minutes of it spent pressing in the Cornwall end, the game went to a shootout to decide the eventual winner.

After four rounds of shooters the game was still not resolved. In the fifth round of

shooters, the Petes shot last and scored to secure our place as gold medal champions!

To quote the encouraging words of our coach Shawn “Herb Brooks” Tucker: “Who do you play for?” to which our boys echoed throughout the rafters of the Olympic Centre at every game, “The PETES!” The Olympic spirit lives on!

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sportsfiles Overtime Hockey — 10 years and growing!

Pre-tryout tune-up one-day camp

Championship weekend is even filmed and commentated for lasting memories; no wonder last year was sold out with a waiting list!

Article and Photo by Bryan Davies In 2015 Overtime Hockey Canada is expanding as new owner Michael Farrugia demonstrates the forward thinking that involves programs, instructors and professional player input from beyond the local area. Over a 20 year period in a number of centres, Michael earned a reputation as a top skating instructor. His knowledge of the game and required technical skills benefited individuals at all levels including CHL, NCAA and NHL players. A native of Peterborough with a young family, he is active in local hockey and welcomes your input and suggestions.

Our high intensity, skill focused preparation for tryouts is developed and led by Ken McRae. Emphasis is on skills usually assessed during the tryout process. Drills are performed at high intensity and are typical of those incorporated in many team tryouts.

As well, tips and resources are provided to participants on how to prepare properly and effectively.

More in development — keep checking online

4-on-4 league welcomes the Mites!

The Mites will enjoy the same experiences that the older players do, including their own socks and jerseys and a complete game schedule. This positive, no pressure league for birth years 1999-2011, encourages risk taking and trying new things. More importantly, the players all gain confidence and develop new skills because they can focus on having fun and getting better.

But don’t think the focus on fun means it’s not taken seriously. It’s the real deal — all the coaches, trainers and officials are sports_xpress_FINAL_ad.qxp:Layout 1 certified and stats are updated weekly.

All programs were full with wait lists last year, so register early. Go to www.overtimehockeycanada.ca and check back often. Discover developing programs like Elite Training; OHC summer camps and PD/PA day camps. Programs will depend on available ice.

Pro-style clinics Clinics in Lindsay and Peterborough are developed and led by former NHLer and CHL/OHL Coach Ken McRae and former OHL and European pro goaltender, Andrew Verner. All instructors have professional or junior experience and focus on proper technique, power and agility. The mechanics of skating, puck handling, passing, shooting, and goaltending are isolated, taught, practiced, and combined.

Sessions are by age group and limited to a 12/19/14 2:00 PM Page 1 5:1 player-to-instructor ratio.

Email info@overtimehockeycanada.ca to be put on a priority list so you’ll know before the general public. Private and semi-private lessons are always available by request.

On May 9th teams for birth years 2002-2007, will compete in a three-on-three one-day tournament for the coveted Dangler Cup.

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Blisscon Excavating Ennismore Girls Midget BB more than just hockey Article and Photo by Melissa Mitchell The Blisscon Excavating Ennismore Girls Midget BB started the second weekend of December with the fantastic gift of giving.

On Saturday, before their game, the girls participated in a great program with the YWCA and went shopping for a family in need.

After that, they played a game against the Whitby Wolves, and finished tied 3–3.

Then, on Sunday, the girls played the first place team in the Lower Lakes Female Hockey League, Belleville Bearcats, coming away with another tie, 1–1. Goals scored by Ennismore during the weekend came off the sticks of Emily Robinson (2) and Kate Willis (2), and assists were credited to Mercedes

Top — Paige Woodley, Emily Robinson, Robyn Barker, Brea Payne, Hailey Smith, Cynthia Redpath, Hannah Mosher, Alyssa DiLauro Bottom — Claire Shaughnessy, Kate Willis, Regan Mahoney, Paige Cavanagh, Hannah Robinson, Mercedes Mitchell Mitchell, Cynthia Redpath, Brea Payne and Kate Willis. All the girls played two strong games, and Paige Woodley was solid in net.

Congratulations, Eagles!

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We would like to thank all of our sponsors who have helped with the success of these young ladies. So far this season the girls have a record of 8 wins, 4 ties, and 3 losses.

Stone Guide Realty, Cavanagh Disposals, Redpath Crane, Mercer Built Construction, Boyer Auto Group, Chasing the Cheese, Dan Kyle Excavating, Investors Group, Bullet Proof Fitness, Todd Spalding State Farm, Euphoria Wellness, Jesse’s Tap & Grill, The Quarry Golf Club, Baileys Bay, Canadian Material Handling, Wheeler’s Construction, John Robinson Personal Trainer, Seabourne Geale-Walker Law, Chemong Family Dental, Mather & Bell I.D.A. and Shaun Milne Signs.

Thank you for all of your support!

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Peterborough YMCA 37th Annual Half Marathon Article by Heather Stephens of the Peterborough YMCA Since 1978, the YMCA in Peterborough has raised over $850,000 with its annual Half Marathon, 5K run walk and 1k fun run in support of the Strong Kids Campaign.

Participating in this event is not only fun and healthy, it’s providing an important foundation for our youth that will have far reaching benefits for them, their families and our community.

The YMCA of Central East Ontario is pleased to announce that in 2015 a new race has been added. The BrandHealth Half a Half (10.55 km) will join the Half Marathon, Accuped 5K Run/Walk and Wild Rock 1K Kids Fun Run which take place Sunday, February 22, 2015. For more information please visit the YMCA website at www.ymcaofceo.ca or phone at 748-9642.

Half Marathon

Prizes will be awarded to the top three male and female runners overall as well as the top three male and female in each age category.

The race starts at 12:50 p.m.

Through donations, the campaign helps others enjoy fun and healthy family experiences at YMCA camps, local YMCA Centers, and various programs.

1K Fun Run for kids

Participating in this event is not only fun and healthy; it provides an important foundation for our youth that will have far-reaching benefits for them, their families, and our community.

Sponsored by Wild Rock Outfitters This one-kilometre event for kids gives them the opportunity to help while having fun and participating in a great event. Each participant will receive a race t-shirt, medal, loot bag, and refreshments following the race. The race starts at 12:05 p.m.

Registration Please register online at Events Online or the Running Room. Please visit www. ymcaofceo.ca for more information.

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YMCA’s annual Strong Kids Campaign is focused on raising much needed financial support for deserving children, teens, seniors, and families who are unable to afford the full cost of participation in a YMCA program or activity.

Register in person or by mail by sending your application to:

Now in its 37th year, the Half Marathon attracts over 1000 runners and walkers. The YMCA of Central East Ontario route aims to be a challenging course for 123 Aylmer Street The YMCA Strong Kids Campaign program both the serious and casual runner. This Peterborough, ON encourages the healthy growth and year’s route will highlight the scenery of the K9J 3H8 development of Peterborough’s youth. city of Peterborough, including Little Lake, the Otonabee River and the Peterborough Caring, welcoming classrooms: Liftlocks. Prizes will be awarded to the top three male and female runners overall as well as top three male and female Register now for 2015 at KPR! in each age category. The race starts at 12:30 p.m.

Parents: make your child's first classroom experience a warm and caring one! Now's the time to register for full-day, every-day Kindergarten starting in September 2015. Many KPR public schools also have before- and after-school child care programs for busy working parents and guardians.

Half A Half (10.55 km) Sponsored by BrandHealth The Half a Half is an opportunity for family and friends in a unique length of race for 10.55 km. It is designed as an accurate, fast course for competitive runners and also a fun loop for the family, company and community members of all ages and abilities. Everyone is invited to participate and encouraged to collect pledges for the YMCA of Central East Ontario — Balsillie Family Branch, Peterborough.

The route starts at Aylmer Street (in front of the YMCA) and tours around Little Lake and out to the Liftlocks, before turning around and finishing at the YMCA. The race starts at 12:40 p.m.

5K Run/Walk Sponsored by AccuPed Family Orthotics A direct and fast course, the 5K Run/Walk is perfect for the competitive runner as well as families, friends and community members of all ages and abilities.

You may register your child to start school in September 2015 if: Junior Kindergarten – your child is four years of age by December 31, 2015 Senior Kindergarten – your child is five years of age by December 31, 2015 Please bring a birth certificate or other proof of age, proof of address, and current immunization record when registering your child. Registration forms are available at www.kprschools.ca and at all schools. If you’re not sure which school your child will attend, please check the website’s Find a School section.

We'll welcome your child to a stimulating, safe and caring learning environment dedicated to helping all students thrive and grow to their full potential.

Here's what parents say about their children starting school at KPR: “My son's experiences in Mrs. McRonald's JK classroom have taught him that learning is deeply connected to his daily activities, interests and social interactions. Consequently, he makes absolutely no distinction between learning and play. I love the play-based curriculum and I know that it is a major factor in my son's enthusiasm towards school.”

Sara Smit, Parent, Westmount Public School Cathy Abraham Chairperson of the Board

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sportsfiles History of the Peterborough Liftlock Atom Tournament In 1977, Alvin Phillips began a 10 year term as chairman, and he helped see the tournament through the terrible snowstorms of 1977 and 1978. In spite of one of the worst blizzards in Ontario history, 1977 was a success, with 49 of 56 teams managing to make it to Peterborough.

Undeterred by the storms of the previous two years, the tournament expanded to 64 teams in 1979 and used the Otonabee Memorial Arena for the first time.

Article by Liftlock Atom Tournament Executive This year marks the 57th Anniversary of the Peterborough Liftlock Atom Hockey Tournament, and there is much great history to celebrate.

The tournament began in 1958-59 as a one-day, eight-team affair for PeeWees.

With the introduction of play-downs for this group by the Ontario Minor Hockey Association (OMHA), the tournament was changed to Novice level, and it eventually adopted the name “Atom” in 1974 as a result of OMHA changes to age groupings.

For the first 11 years, the tournament was held in mid-March under the chairmanship of Neil Clark. In the fall of 1969, a group headed by Jack Guerin, Lloyd Hardy, Don Dorsett, and Howie Eastman approached the league executive with a proposal to change the tournament to a two-day, 16-team event.

At a meeting held in Dressing Room #4 of the old Civic Arena, a lengthy discussion of pros and cons resulted in a vote of seven to six favouring the proposal. This initiated a decade of tremendous change for the tournament.

The expanded event was a great success under the chairmanship of Howie Eastman and was repeated in 1971. In 1972, the present Olympic-style round robin format was adopted, guaranteeing each team a minimum of three games. In 1973, under the chairmanship of Jack Guerin, the tournament grew to four categories (A, B, C and D) and 36 teams competed. The first international entries took part in 1974, with two Detroit based teams among the 48 competitors. In 1975 and 1976, 56 teams visited the annual event.

Such expansion, coupled with OMHA rule changes enforcing stop-time hockey on all tournaments, prompted the addition of an ice pad in the Village of Ennismore.

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Like the previous decade, the 1980’s saw a period of rapid growth for the tournament.

With entries from across Ontario, Quebec, and USA, the event expanded to 72 teams in 1981, and added the Douro Arena to the list of facilities.

Another landmark year, 1984, included the addition of the Emily-Omemee Arena, a new division for “house league” teams (E), and a record 84 entrants. Further growth came in 1985 when 92 teams competed, and the Drummer Community Centre in Warsaw was added as a ninth ice pad. In 1986, Steve Casey was elected chairman and helped bring the tournament to 98 teams in 1987 and to 96 teams in 1988 and 1989.

The 1990 and 1991 editions of the Tournament included 104 and 99 competitors respectively, including the first Manitoba-based entry in 1990. To accommodate the growth, the D and E Divisions were subdivided into D, DD, E and EE in 1991.

The 35th Anniversary of the Tournament came in 1993 and was celebrated by a performance of the Greatest Hockey Legends featuring Maurice Richard, Henri Richard, Frank Mahovlich and Norm Ullman. The hugely successful game was played before a crowd of 3,500 spectators at the Peterborough Memorial Centre, and it became a mainstay event at subsequent Opening Ceremonies for many years thereafter. Also in 1993, Millbrook Arena was added to the list of venues.

In 1998, the tournament welcomed 128 teams, and to commemorate 40 years of hard work and success, organizers held a special breakfast for long-term volunteers and sponsors, without whom the tournament could not have achieved such longevity. A similar breakfast was held to celebrate the 45th and 50th Anniversary.

The Tournament closed out the decade with a record 131 teams participating in 1999.

The tournament celebrated the new millennium by hosting its first entrant from British Columbia in 2000, and it also produced a special edition T-shirt designed

by George Elliott depicting the 83 Tournament graduates who went on to play in the NHL. The tournament hosted 112 and 124 teams respectively in 2001 and 2002.

Over the next decade the tournament maintained an average of 100 teams from across Ontario and Quebec, with the introduction of a new G division for Girls in 2005. This division ended in 2010 due to the growing number of girls tournaments around the province. The Tournament introduced its newest house league division EEE, in 2010 to help make the house league more competitive.

In 2012, Dan McNamee became the new Chairman of the Tournament, leading the tournament into its 55th anniversary. After 57 years of operation (and counting), the numbers show why the organizers, volunteers, and sponsors have reasons to be proud of their success. Throughout its history, over 3,600 teams and 55,100 players have participated in 7,000 plus games, including over 34,000 goals scored and 1,475 plus shutouts. Tournament proceeds over the years have lowered the cost of hockey for thousands of local minor hockey players, in addition to supporting dozens of local and national charities.

Peterborough and the surrounding communities are proud to be home to the Peterborough Liftlock Atom Hockey Tournament.

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sportsfiles T-Zone Vibration has taken the health industry by storm Article by Danielle Coughlin Whole body vibration has been taking the health and fitness industry by storm. Never heard of it? You will! Several celebrities have been reported to use the technology, including Madonna and Karl Lagerfeld (who apparently credits whole body vibration with his dramatic weight loss).

Whole body vibration works by a very simple concept. The user stands on a platform, which moves in a “see-saw” motion from side to side approximately 30 times a second.

“Instead of you moving, the platform moves you,” says Danielle Coughlin, owner of T-Zone Vibration Peterborough.

These very quick movements keep the body slightly off balance, forcing muscles to involuntarily react to keep the user upright.

“The body reacts (muscles contract and release). That accelerated movement, plus the fact that the whole body is being worked at once as compared to individual muscle groups as in a convention gym routine, means you get the benefits of a 60-minute workout in just 10 minutes,” Coughlin explains.

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The company has seen tremendous success with their machine, with over 50 years of research we are seeing things like accelerated weight loss, as well as increased mobility and balance.

Whole body vibration has been shown to increase muscle strength, tone muscles, improve flexibility, and increase metabolism.

Different people have used WBV for different reasons. Many come in for the accelerated weight loss but more than 60 percent of our members use it for the overall general wellbeing and increased energy.

“After a bit of apprehension, I am amazed with the results I’ve had after only two months. I lost 13 inches and look forward to start targeting areas with the classes that are included in your membership,” says Lauren J., a member of T-Zone Peterborough.

“My energy level has gone up, and I feel invigorated and alert. The machine awakens every muscle in my body. I feel stronger, more flexible, and stimulated. I have lost inches around my midriff, my muscles are more receptive, and my joints are less sore.

The benefits I’ve had have been phenomenal! This new technology is a sure hit with me; I sincerely believe in the process and recommend it highly. I look forward to every session,” says Carol L.

“My arthritis stays pretty quiet. It has reduced my flare-ups. I can’t believe it, and I can tighten my hands to a fist now,” says Jane S. T-Zone says many fans of this innovative technology enjoy the health benefits by simply standing on the vibration platform, while others who are looking to tone and sculpt their body can perform strength training exercises such as squats and lunges.

You can even use the machine to massage your muscles. Because it’s low impact, the machine is also kind to joints, meaning it’s suitable for all ages, from athletes to the elderly.

If you’re thinking it sounds too good to be true, of course there are some caveats — if you have any health issues, make sure to consult your health practitioner before using vibration. And that weight loss effect won’t counteract a daily visit to your local fast food joint – combining WBV with sensible eating and a regular cardio exercise routine is definitely recommended for best results.

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