SportsXpress Peterborough Nov/Dec 2014

Nov/Dec 2014 Volume 02 Issue 6

BARBARA MERVIN: THE NEXT CHAPTER

ALEXANDER AND WARREN, GREAT FRIENDSHIP

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NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2014 Peterborough & the Kawarthas Edition

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05 | Peterborough Midget ‘A’ Icekats are enjoying some early success 21 | EOBA 10U Fall Travel team travels to Myrtle Beach for the Ripken Experience 26 | Vote for the Peterborough roster select novice Petes in the Stagg Chili Saves for Success 26 | Peterborough Craftworks Minor Peewee AE Petes win Thanksgiving A/AE Tournament

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CHMA working to combat stigma What to do when you get a concussion Resolution solution — Change the seasonal menu Acupuncture and sport

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CHE’s 28th Annual Christmas Hockey Camp Devil’s Elbow Racing Club provides a Competitive Loop Alexander and Warren enjoy special friendship with positive influence KidSkate session is a wonderful place for our very tiny skaters to begin their life Barbara Mervin, moving on from a great rugby career Buying a hockey stick - a step by step approach

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Trent Excalibur teams proudly represent St Peter’s junior girls win silver medal at Adam Scott Early Bird Tournament High school football explained

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Peterborough Midget ‘A’ Icekats are enjoying some early success Article by Rob Hawthorne, Photo by Christine O’Neill-Hawthorne The Peterborough Midget ‘A’ Icekats are enjoying some early success in preparing for the 2014-2015 Lower Lakes Female Hockey League season.

The girls played six games while participating in the Fourth Annual Markham-Stouffville Starsfest Tournament this past weekend, and were crowned Tournament Champions after defeating host Markham-Stouffville 2–0 in the final.

Peterborough beat Markham-Stouffville 3–0, lost 4–3 to North Durham and bounced back with a 1–0 win over Leaside in round-robin play. In the qualifier, Peterborough triumphed over St. Catherines 3–1 and then beat Leaside 2–1 in the semi-final in order to move onto the final.

Coach Bob Buckton and his staff were thrilled with the “lunch bucket” work ethic of the entire team, with all players contributing to the team’s tournament success.

They are looking forward to a very competitive year.

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CHMA working to combat stigma training for businesses, organizations, community groups and the classroom including information about mental health resources, understanding mental illness, stress management and other topics.

Article submitted by the Canadian Mental Heath Association Statistics tell us that almost 50 percent of people struggling with mental illness will not seek help due to the fear of being stigmatized. The Canadian Mental Health Association, Haliburton, Kawartha Pine Ridge (CMHA HKPR) has made it a priority to erase the stigma of mental illness. CMHA HKPR believes that education is one of the most important ways to break the stigma, and they have invested in this important initiative through public education and staff training. As well, they have welcomed larger-than-life personalities to champion mental wellness such as Clara Hughes and Michael “Pinball” Clemons.

CMHA HKPR works together with community partners, including Team55 Let’s Tackle Suicide Awareness and Art for Awareness, to deliver the message that we as a community will not allow stigma to prevent people from beginning the journey from illness to recovery. The Peterborough community is changing the conversation.

The conversation doesn’t begin and end with, “Let’s stop stigma!”, but rather “What can we do now?” Peterborough is clearly a community that wants to take action and CMHA HKPR is here to help!

CMHA HKPR offers a menu of valuable, effective and life saving training, accessible to anyone. ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) and safeTALK (Suicide Awareness for Everyone – Tell, Ask,

Since April 1 of this year, CMHA HKPR has already trained over 400 individuals in suicide prevention, through safeTALK and ASIST. Furthermore, CMHA HKPR is excited to announce that, through funding from United Way Peterborough, beginning in January 2015 CMHA HKPR will expand their groups available to the public including Changeways – evidence based group treatment for depression and anxiety; Strengthening Families Together – Education and support for family members of people living with mental illness; Seeking Safety, support and treatment group for survivors of trauma; Supporting Workplace Mental Health – Individualized workshops tailored to needs of the workplace and many other groups.

Listen, Keep safe) train the participants in life saving skills, learning how to identify signs of suicide risk and techniques to support a person experiencing those thoughts. Mental Health First Aid offers the participant skills to work through a model of care to support a person experiencing mental distress or mental crisis. CMHA HKPR also offers customized

If you are interested in further information on the next suicide intervention workshops or other groups, please contact CMHA HKPR’s Health Promoter & Educator Jack Veitch at jveitch@cmhahkpr.ca or (705) 748-6687 ext. 1015.

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CHE’s 28th Annual Christmas Hockey Camp Article by Graydon Crowley Many great things happened in 1987; Mario Lemieux emerged as a true superstar after teaming up with Wayne Gretzky and CHE staff member Steve Larmer to dominate the Canada Cup, ultimately scoring the winning goal to defeat the USSR, the Edmonton Oilers won their third straight Stanley Cup, and Peterborough Petes head coach Dick Todd won the Matt Leyden trophy for OHL Coach of the Year. It was a big year for Peterborough hockey, and it got even bigger when, in early July, a small hockey camp started in Ennismore, and Canadian Hockey Enterprises (CHE) was officially established.

Traditionally, the Christmas Hockey Camp was just a three-day, two-hours-per-day refresher over the holidays for local players to get the extra edge during the break. But it was after playing some hockey on the lake in 2012 that CHE began offering a three-onthree pond hockey style tournament along with the three day camp. Camps are great for working on fundamentals, but what was missing was the freedom to get out on the ice and mess around with friends in a relaxed environment. Players can sign up as teams or individuals that are placed on teams, and on January 2 they head to the Evinrude Centre to play three or four short games on half the ice. Small ice sheets with small teams means a ton of time with the

puck, plenty of opportunity to try new things, and most importantly, a great deal of fun. Isn’t hockey is supposed to be fun?!?

Don’t miss an opportunity to get involved with the 28th Annual Christmas Hockey Camp and/or 3 on 3 Pond Hockey Tournament this winter season. With Power Skating & Skills for players and a Specialized Goalie Camp for the tenders, there’s something for every future hockey star.

Visit our website at www.chehockey.com or grab a brochure from one of the local arenas for details.

It’s often hard to believe that 28 years has passed since that first camp in Ennismore, and ‘though the hockey world has continuously changed with the times, CHE has done its best to keep up with the ebbs and flows of the game and community.

Now the largest hockey camp provider in the world with camps for men, women, boys and girls all over North America, CHE has never forgotten its roots. By keeping close to local hockey sentiment, they are able to remain current, and the Christmas Hockey Camp is a great example of how they do that.

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Devil’s Elbow Racing Club provides a Competitive Loop Article by Rick Storey, Photo by Devil’s Elbow Racing Club Who doesn’t enjoy watching our Canadian ski racers fly down the mountains every Winter Olympics? But where do those ski racers get their start? Well, many start skiing as kids at small ski areas across Canada.

We’re very lucky in Peterborough to have Devil’s Elbow Ski and Snowboard Area located just 20 minutes to the west of the city.

Lessons are the most common way to learn how to slide safely down the hills.

Some of us will turn to family or friends to give us a few pointers. However, lessons from a qualified CSIA Instructor will speed up the process and keep things a lot more fun — and likely a bit safer, as well. Brent Pownall and his crew at The Kawartha Ski and Snowboard School (www.ksnowschool. com) help make the transition from worried first timer to successful slider quite easy.

Once the basics are learned, there’s a great way to test your skills. Why not join The Devil’s Elbow Racing Club? For over 30 years, the DERC has offered those between the ages of seven and 21 an opportunity to improve their racing skills and have some fun navigating the race gates.

Kids start off in a more relaxed House League atmosphere where the essential skills to safely get through a race course are taught. For some children, the House League is all the competition they’re after, and they enjoy the time on the slopes with their new friends and coach.

As in most sports, some children will seek a little more competition, and The Devil’s Elbow Racing Club provides a Competitive Loop for those with the desire and talent to crank it up a notch.

Our program runs Saturday and Sunday mornings from Christmas until the Ski Race Coach Mike Connolly Will Be Dearly Missed. first weekend of March, and it begins with a five-day famed Hahnenkamm World Cup Downhill Christmas training camp that will run from Race in Kitzbuhel, Austria this past winter December 27-31. Register online at www. and will head to Vail/Beaver Creek, Colorado deracing.ca or visit us at the annual Devil’s in February, 2015 for the World Elbow Open House on November 1 and 2.

Championships. Imagine having someone who has this much experience lending his expertise to our young ski racers right here locally?

Under the leadership of Doug Campbell, the current program offered by The Devil’s Elbow Racing Club has a membership of around 130. Coaches volunteer their time and help the kids develop their race skills.

Parents are also actively engaged as they help out by volunteering as starters, timers, and announcers, and helping with course set-up and tear-down.

We all know that it snows in Peterborough in the winter, and it can be very cold. When you get to be outside and play, life can be a whole lot more fun. The Devil’s Elbow Racing Club is always welcoming new members.

Please visit www.deracing.ca to learn more.

The Devil’s Elbow Race Club is fortunate to have Doug Campbell as its President and Program Director. Doug’s accomplishments in ski racing from a volunteer technical viewpoint are very impressive. Doug has been Chief of Course, a member of the race organization for World Cup alpine events at Lake Louise since 2002, and was in the same role in alpine men’s technical (both slalom and GS) events at Whistler during the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games.

Doug was also a technical director for the

Who knows? Maybe we’ll be watching one of our local skiers race down the slopes at one of the upcoming Winter Olympics!

Use the QR CODE to visit our Facebook Page and learn more about our 2014 Event Fundraiser.

Program runs Saturday & Sunday mornings from Christmas until the first weekend of March. Program begins with a 5 day Christmas training camp Dec. 27-31.

Skier Noah Storey races down a run

Register at: www.deracing.ca.

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sportsfiles Alexander and Warren enjoy special friendship with positive influence Article by Melodie McCullough, Photo by Miryam Buchahim “Every time he sees me, his eyes light up,” says Warren. “He doesn’t know it, but I have the same emotions. I think of him when he’s not around, and wonder how he’s doing at school. If I had a younger brother, I would view him that way.”

What started at a YMCA summer camp as casual contact between a camp counsellor and a six-year-old camper has evolved into an extraordinary relationship that means the world to both of them.

Warren Snowdon, 22, and his two older brothers and parents, have always been involved in sports. It makes sense he would eventually become a counsellor who runs youth and after-school programs throughout the year at the Y. Warren’s favourite sports are hockey and rugby, and he is a third-year sociology and philosophy student at Trent University who hopes to one day become a police officer and join the RCMP. Alexander, 6, is funny, smart, kind, and sensitive. He is a little boy with a heart of gold and with a personality that sparkles.

He makes everyone fall in love with him.

His passion for basketball and hockey began last summer while spending time with Warren at camp.

Alexander lives with his mom, Miryam, twin sister, Sophia, and their two cats, Pitt and Felix. He also lives with the effects of high-functioning autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

The relationship between Warren and Alexander seems to attest to the power of the law of attraction. Warren was not Alexander’s immediate counsellor at the King Edward Park summer camp. But, during Alexander’s first summer camp experience a year ago, Warren sometimes noticed that the boy was having difficulty socially. So, he stepped in, speaking honestly, with a stern, genuine approach — something he had learned from his many sports coaches over the years. Warren was able to easily look beyond Alexander’s diagnosis to see the potential.

“I told him his behaviour needed to change,” says Warren. “I got down to his level and communicated with him. Boys need someone to push them in the right direction, guide their actions in a positive manner,

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especially when there is no male role model.”

Alexander’s mom, Miryam, is excited to see the positive changes in Alexander, thanks to the influence of a counsellor who believes in him.

“When I see the special bond between Alexander and Warren, my heart melts,” says Miryam. “Warren is an awesome man, and I want my son to follow his footsteps.”

This past summer, when camp resumed, Alexander attached himself to Warren right away. The counsellor could see that the boy had tons of energy and the attributes of a good athlete. When Warren saw Alexander with a basketball in his hands, he was impressed with the young camper’s excellent hand-eye co-ordination and ball handling skills. Alexander’s growing interest in sports, in particular basketball, served to draw counsellor and camper together, allowing each the opportunity to enjoy the positive influence of a shared interest and experience.

Now, every Saturday, on his own time, Warren teaches Alexander basketball skills.

Then, they head for a snack and, sometimes, a movie. The special relationship between counsellor and camper, now friends, sets the stage for Alexander always being on his best behaviour. “And the best thing of all is when he sinks the basket,” Warren says with a smile.

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KidSkate session is a wonderful place for our very tiny skaters to begin their life take place after every three or four sessions to provide feedback and direction for the skaters. At the end of the Fall session, in December, skaters will receive a report card indicating which skills they have achieved as well as any ribbons or badges attained. The Winter session, from January to March, follows the same format with formal reports at the end of March. All skaters proceed at their own pace, determined by their effort and skill.

The STAR competition program is comprised of five different levels of events for skaters who have completed the CanSkate program. It introduces the key components of figure skating including performance, assessment, and competition.

STAR 1-5 fits into the Learn to Train level of Skate Canada’s Long-Term Athlete Development Model (LTDM). Each stage of this national program emphasizes key skills such as turns, stroking, jumps, spins, and different aspects of performance that have been designated by figure skating experts as necessary for development and progression in our sport. Every skater is unique and will advance at a different pace. The STAR 1-5 competition program is designed to be fluid and allow skaters to progress at their own pace, even skipping levels if appropriate; skaters may move through several levels in a season or stay at the same level. At all stages and levels, parents should discuss their skater’s progress with the skating coach to determine the best options for them. Please consult the STARSkate Parents Guide link for more information.

Article by the Peterborough Figure Skating Club It’s good to get back into a routine and reconnect with friends in the fall, and it’s even better to hear the scrape of the blade on the ice as our skaters return to the ice.

The Peterborough Figure Skating Club runs programming that caters to a variety of interests and skill levels. Here is a description of the programs that we offer: Our KidSkate session is a wonderful place for our very tiny skaters to begin their life on the ice. Some of our little ones are as young as 2 or 3 years old, so this may be their first time in any activity. We begin our first 3-4 sessions OFF the ice for 5-10 minutes getting accustomed to being on their blades, going over basic safety regarding blades and being careful when we are wearing our skates.

Then our skaters will be on the ice to begin their lessons with our KidSkate coach and Program Assistants (some of our more advanced skaters). Our coaches use games, toys and fun activities to help these little ones get up on their blades and join in.

Within a few weeks, it is amazing how much of a difference there is in their abilities. Once our KidSkaters are feeling confident on their skates, the next step is our CanSkate program.

Skate Canada mandated a new CanSkate Program to be implemented by 2014. The PFSC has been offering the program since the fall of 2012. The CanSkate program is a series of stations that guide skaters to improve basic skills and footwork. Skaters work in their leveled groups, from one to five, as they move from station to station to achieve ribbons in Balance, Control, and Agility. Assessments by the coaches

All skaters from KidSkate to CanSkate Level 5 are required to wear a CSA approved hockey helmet. See the link below this article for more information on finding the proper helmet.

Our CanSkate Advanced Program introduces basic figure skating skills including stroking, turning, spinning and jumping, and also to the four disciplines of figure skating, enabling them to test and compete in the Skate Canada STARSkate or the Competitive stream of Skate Canada.

During our Monday session, lessons are given in a group format. It is encouraged that you start semi-private or private lessons, which can be arranged by contacting anyone of our coaches either in person or by email. Addresses are available on the PFSC website. CanSkate Advanced is for children who wish to build on what they learn in the CanSkate program and who have passed Stage 3. Our Friday night program offers extra ice time to work on Patch or Stroking with the StarSkaters, as well as further time for private instruction. Skaters may work on any skill during the free skate portion of their evening. Coaches will determine when a skater is ready to move on to the StarSkate Level.

Synchronized skating, or “synchro”, is a specialized discipline of skating involving groups of eight or more skaters performing various group formations and manoeuvres.

The objective is for the team to perform as one unit, executing circles, blocks, lines, wheels, and intersections in unison to the music, while demonstrating quality edges, power and flow. Skate Canada’s SynchroSkate program includes a number of Synchronized Skating categories which accommodate skaters at any age and skill level. Synchronized skating has grown in popularity around the world, and Canada is considered a world-leader in this discipline.

Skate Canada: www.skatecanada.ca EOS (Eastern Ontario Skating): www.skate-eos.on.ca Helmet use policy: http://www.peterboroughfigureskatingclub.ca/Forms/Policy_Helmet-SkateCanada.pdf New CanSkate Program Information: www.skatecanada.ca/en-us/programs/canskate.aspx STARSKATE Parents Guide: http://www.skatenb.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=78OihOY9R9k%3D&tabid=23221

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Taking high school sports to new heights Article and Photo by Ross Cameron With the evolution of today’s technology, high school sports have gained a new vantage point thanks to remote controlled drones. These airborne machines provide a bird’s eye view of the action, anywhere from above the sidelines to directly over the field.

These lightweight drones are equipped with a camera and powerful rotors to fly across the field and capture video of even the fastest sports plays. Built in GPS allows the drone to lock on to a position in order to maintain a steady shot, even in windy conditions. Flight time can be extended with easily replaceable batteries, preventing any missed action.

The footage captured by aerial drones provides a new angle to watch high school sports. The recorded video easily shows the entire field, and allows for a unique

perspective that spectators simply cannot have on the sidelines. The drones are excellent at capturing fast moving sports, as they can chase the play from overhead to maintain a close shot of the action.

An overhead shot of the field is a valuable resource to coaches, as a play can be easily

Crestwood Secondary School is one of the first local schools to utilize drones to record school sports. The Mustangs’ first three football games have been recorded from overhead by Ross Davies, Crestwood’s Media and Film Production teacher. Davies was the driving force behind the school purchasing a drone.

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dissected from above. For sports such as football, a bird’s eye view clearly illustrates things such as defensive zones, pass routes, and blocking assignments, allowing for corrections or adjustments to be made by coaches. Many times for an athlete it is easier to understand a mistake when they see themselves on video, and can then correct it and improve their play. When entire offenses or defenses depend on spacing and proper zones, an overhead shot can help show if they are being properly executed.

At Crestwood there are many outdoor sports that can benefit from the video that the drone can record.

Davies adds that the drone, “...lets you replicate shots that would have previously have required a helicopter or a blimp. It’s a really exciting piece of technology and everybody is getting on board.”

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What to do when you get a concussion Article by Ian Horseman, B.Sc,D.C. The current standard management of concussions includes initial medical intervention (typically at a hospital) for severe concussions, to primarily rule out the possibility of inter-cranial bleeds.

The vast majority of concussions are of a minor nature and the initial gold standard treatment is to rest for the first ten days post-concussion.

Rest is the most appropriate way to allow your brain to recover from a concussion. We recommend that you physically and mentally rest to recover from a concussion during this period.

This means avoiding general physical exertion, including sports or any vigorous activities, until you have no symptoms or headaches.

This rest also includes limiting activities that require thinking and mental concentration, such as playing video games, watching TV, schoolwork, reading, texting or using a computer.

We also recommend that you have shortened school days or workdays, take breaks during the day, or have reduced school workloads or work assignments as you recover from a concussion.

As your symptoms improve, you may gradually add more activities that involve thinking, such as doing more schoolwork or work assignments, or increasing your time spent at school or work.

For headaches, try taking a pain reliever such as acetaminophen (Tylenol).

Avoid other pain relievers such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB) and aspirin, as there’s a possibility these medications may increase the risk of bleeding as well as delaying the brain’s natural healing ability.

Resuming sports too soon increases the risk of a second concussion and of lasting, and potentially fatal, brain injury.

Evidence is emerging that some people who have had multiple concussions over the course of their lives are at greater risk of developing lasting, and even progressive, impairment that limits their ability to function.

No one should return to play or vigorous activity while signs or symptoms of a concussion are present.

Experts recommend that adults, children, and adolescents not return to play on the same day as the injury with absolutely no exceptions if a concussion is suspected.

In previous articles we talked about the importance of baseline testing, so that a more accurate diagnosis of concussion can be made, as well as its severity and impact. In many cases, the athlete may have suffered a neck trauma and have similar symptoms to concussion, which can be easily ruled out if we have the advanced C3 Logix system baseline, as previous discussed.

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At the Posture Clinic we also recommend a low carbohydrate diet, which includes proper amounts of saturated fats, as the brain is primarily made from these fats. We also encourage our patients to wear sunglasses or eyelights, which are special coloured glasses, which allow the eyes to rest and your brain to heal. The wearing of earplugs is also suggested to avoid over stimulation of the brain via loud noises.

Athletes should also avoid ingesting any stimulants, such as caffeine, artificial sweeteners and alcohol, as there have the potential to increase brain activity levels and therefore inflict further damage.

We also recommend that athletes stop all nutritional products (except mineral based calcium), as they can also support the brain in a negative way and prolong full healing.

Athletes can return to any supplementation after the initial ten days have passed.

For the patients that suffer post concussion syndrome and continue to have symptoms (after ten days), the Posture Clinic has one of the most up-to-date and advanced concussion treatment protocols, created by Dr. Carrick who is one of the lead researchers at Harvard University in Traumatic Brain Injury. We start with a comprehensive examination and then determine the best course of action for each athlete and include the parents, coaches, trainers, and teachers.

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Trent Excalibur teams proudly represent Article by Patrick Assinck – Interim Varsity Sport Coordinator, The Athletics Centre at Trent University, Photo by Trent University The biggest weekend of the year for Trent Excalibur has come and gone. The Head of the Trent and Alumni Homecoming was marked by a large number of people in attendance for all events on campus from October 3–5.

Homecoming weekend began on Friday night with the Women’s rugby team taking on the York Lions for their first home game of the season. With only minutes left in play York was able to overcome an Excalibur lead to finish of the game by a score of 29–20 in favour of the Lions.

The Otonabee River saw a record number of boats on Saturday for the ever-growing Head of the Trent Regatta. The Trent team had a number of podium finishes. Graham Peeters took gold in the heavyweight men’s single. The men’s heavy and lightweight double placed third and second in their respective categories. Trent’s novice rowers also had impressive results at Head of the Trent this year. The men’s A & B boats placed third and sixth overall, while the women’s program had their 16 athletes finish second and fourth.

point lead over second place, the hometown competition at Fleming College.

Inside the Athletics Complex, the men’s and women’s volleyball teams were in exhibition play. The women’s volleyball team

is coming off a bronze medal in the OCAA playoff last year — the first in the team’s history. Both teams are looking forward to the start of their regular season on October 22 when they host the men’s and women’s teams from Durham College.

Back on land, the Justin Chiu Stadium saw flurry of activity with games beginning at noon and carrying on well into the evening.

The UOIT women’s team proved that they were indeed a top team in the league with a 3–0 win over Trent. The boys in green took on the Bishop Gaitors with intensity; however, the Gaitors charged back with a final score of 9–7. At 7:30 p.m. the men’s rugby team took on the Loyalist Lancers.

They came up big for the Trent crowd as they finished the game with a decisive 63–5 victory. Trent Rugby now sits first in the OCAA East Division with a three

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All over the map Article and Photo by David Fisher/Kawartha Komets Junior players arrive in Peterborough to play for the Petes from all over the globe, ply their trade here for several years, and then they continue their careers elsewhere, often in far off places. The culture and menu items have changed drastically from the pizza and subs I served them for 14 seasons during my “Monday We Have Fish” sessions.

Several ex-Petes agreed to share their hockey pilgrimage.

Craig Cescon, of Mississauga, Ontario, and his bride Kelly are in Coventry, England where Craig plays for the Coventry Blaze in the EIHL (Elite Ice Hockey League).

Craig noted, “My time here in the UK has been really enjoyable. The people are awesome, and it’s a great league to play in!”

He also stated that driving on the other side of the road can pose real challenges.

Shepherd’s pie and fish ’n’ chips are standards at mealtime for the Cescons.

Kurtis Foster, from Carp, Ontario, his wife Stephanie, from Peterborough, and their sons Jackson (3) and Charles (20 months) find themselves in Bratislava, Slovakia this season with HC Slovan in the KHL (Kontinental Hockey League). Kurtis played

405 games in the NHL with seven teams.

Kebabs, shaved meat in a wrap, like a gyro, are a favourite in Slovakia.

“Our family is very excited about spending this season in Bratislava. Very beautiful older city with lots of culture and tonnes of history!

Good people and great food too!”

Mark Flood, of Charlottetown, PEI, and his wife Heather, whom he married this past summer, will be in Croatia this season with Medvescak Zagreb of the KHL. Mark had stops in the NHL with the Islanders and the Jets playing a total of 39 games. Their favourite meal is grilled chicken and risotto.

Getting used to driving the narrow streets is a challenge for the Floods, as the drivers there aren’t very patient.

Ennismore native Bryan Young is the farthest afield with High 1 in Ilsan, South Korea in the Asian League. Bryan’s wife Laura joins Bryan, a naturalized South Korean citizen, in this unlikely hockey city where they enjoy Korean BBQ. Marinated meats are cooked on hot coals in the middle of the table in front of you.

The Youngs stated, “We’ve met some great people and created friendships that will last a life time.”

Bryan played 17 games in the NHL with the Edmonton Oilers.

Russell, Ontario native, Trevor Hendrikx

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played five seasons with the Petes then began his hockey trek. This season he’s with the Cardiff Devils in the EIHL, the top league in the UK. Trevor made stops in nine cities in the ECHL and the AHL from Elmira, New York to San Francisco, California before crossing the pond where his favourite treat is a Welsh cake, a sweet pastry with raisins and/or chocolate in them.

Regarding life in Wales, Trevor commented, “The biggest culture shock I have found here is getting used to driving a standard vehicle on the opposite side of the road. I‘ve had a few close calls, but I think I’ve managed to finally grasp the concept.”

Oshawa’s Scott Barney is playing for EHC Lustenau in the International League in Austria. Scott’s wife Tara and their infant daughter Charlie join him there. In addition to the 27 NHL games Scott played with the L. A. Kings and the Atlanta Thrashers, the Barneys have also made stops in Germany, Italy, the Czech Republic, Finland, Switzerland and South Korea.

Scott noted, “We feel very fortunate to have played in so many countries, enjoying the culture and the friendliness of all the people we have met.”

Scott’s meal of preference in Austria is Schnitzel and Kartoffeln (potato salad).

These ex-Petes are truly scattered …all over the map…and we wish them all the best!

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EOBA 10U Fall Travel team travels to Myrtle Beach for the Ripken Experience Article and Photos by Scott Cherwaty The EOBA(Eastern Ontario Baseball Association) 10U Fall Travel team made the more-than-17-hour trek down to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina on October 11 and 12 to play at one of top United States Baseball facilities called Ripken Baseball, owned by former major league players, Cal and Billy Ripken. Players from Clarington, Whitby and Peterborough made up this year’s team.

Because of some slightly different league rules in the US, the team had to adapt some of their skills, like leads, pickoffs and live pitching for a few of the players, and they played up an age bracket. The coaching staff, led by Head Coach Jesse Marsh, worked out with the players for a month prior to the tournament to help them adapt to the changes. The facility is amazing as there are batting cages, practice fields and beautiful turf fields throughout the complex.

The diamonds are all turf except for the pitching mounds and plate areas, and all are in immaculate condition.

Many families took advantage of travelling down to South Carolina by extending their stay a few days to enjoy the summer-like temperatures of about 80 degrees

Fahrenheit and beautiful sunny skies. the facility, swimming at the Beach Colony The 10u’s played against three teams Resort and in the ocean, a couple of man — the Myers Park Mustangs, the Coul Oak hunt games, and simply having lots of fun.

Crushers, and the Virginia Aces — over the two days and, unfortunately, did not come away with a victory. They played very hard and handled themselves quite well, improving in each game.

The competition was stiff, and they even faced a state champion team. The losses never discouraged the EOBA players or Front row (L to R) – Cole Lester, Matthew Marsh, Cameron coaches, and the Egan, Reid Cherwaty, Michael Carter and Gavin McGee. smiles on the players’ faces Middle row (L to R) – Kyan Micks, Felix Dubois, said it all. More important Walter Carley, Gavin Vickers and Scott Rodrique. than the game results were the experience at the facility Back row (L to R) – Coaches-Shawn Micks, Scott Cherwaty, as well as the fun away from Jesse Marsh and Brian Vickers

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health&fitness Resolution solution — Change the seasonal menu Article by Erin Bell, RNCP, Holistic Allergist

Nearing the end of another year, we often look back and reflect. The refreshing part about a new year is the possibility of change and hope of things new.

Resolutions begin, and many people resolve to change their health for the better.

But first, who cares; let’s eat! The Christmas and New Year’s season brings festivities and foods we may not normally indulge in throughout the year. Take me for instance, as my lineage calls for FrenchCanadian Tourtière at Christmas (an almost sacred ritual of meat pie that spans generations of my French heritage). It only happens once a year, but it includes such forbidden ingredients as full fat pork and, good heavens, lard! That word is nearly profanity in my profession. And, no one really knows this, but I remain the “queen of candy making” among my five siblings. Who knew the nutritionist wore another hat?

Shhh!

When the buffet is over, the battle begins.

Everyone wants to lose weight, get healthy, and make “this year” the year to do it. In medical terms, to resolve is to return from a pathological to a normal condition. That sounds about right. In nutritional terms that means, ditch the junk food, and start eating better.

Solution: Don’t let the holiday season sabotage your health goals. Just because 37.6 cousins, great aunts and neighbors may converge upon you is no reason to have to tolerate them with as many layers of phyllo pastry and martinis.

What if we resolved to enter the season of full-fat and fudge with a solution rather than a resolution? What would happen if we changed the holiday menu?

Hmm… Let’s see.

Voila! Here are some ideas to make the season of indulgence a whole lot healthier to avoid the belt buckle body indents — “ouch” — in January:

Turkey is traditional and a lean protein source. Instead of serving it with the usual white potato and gravy-butter volcano, consider grilled or baked sweet potatoes with cinnamon, nutmeg, and maple syrup. Mash up some cooked cauliflower and add a little chicken broth, garlic, salt, and pepper for “fake” potatoes. No one cares once the gravy is added.

I’ll allow for gravy — but only for the day.

Stuffing is, well, stuffing! Replace the usual white or wheat bread with a blend of breads such as Kamut, or spelt, and fill it in with a little quinoa, roasted nuts and wild rice. Stuffing just turned into a protein pickup.

Kale is green and green goes with anything this time of year, so add a fresh kale salad to your meal by chopping it finely, blending in some pumpkin and sunflower seeds tossed with dried cranberries, and then adding a light olive oil and citrus based dressing. If you find kale too strong a flavour, blend it with some baby greens to lighten it up.

Serve what I call “orange soup.” That is a blend of carrots, sweet potato, and butternut and acorn squashes as a cream soup. You could make it dairy-free by using coconut milk instead.

Cook them together with a few cored apples and add some maple syrup, cinnamon and cloves. Vitamin A never tasted so good. Everyone will love it, and your family and guests will leave with a charged immune system ready for this year’s version of the illness formerly known as “the flu” (which has now successfully mutated into three months of body aching, bone-chilling, mucous hell!)

Veggies: on platters and plates, raw and baked. Get creative with veggies and toss in some toasted walnuts, pecans and sliced

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Fruit: Instead of a mile high chocolate, puffy cream thing for dessert, make up a mixed berry cobbler with an oatmeal topping made with oats, coconut, finely chopped nuts and a sprinkle of cinnamon. You can use frozen peaches instead of berries. Serve with a vanilla coconut milk or almond milk “ice cream”. Or pile up colorful raw fruits and serve with a citrus yogurt dip.

Melt some dark chocolate with a little coconut oil and let all kinds of fruit dance around it with dipping sticks. The antioxidants in this dessert are too many to list.

These types of desserts will ensure that you don’t need to follow up dinner with four rolls of Tums!

Oh! And, don’t get hammered. Have some wine with dinner, not dinner with your wine, folks. Alcohol packs on pounds faster than grandma’s seven–layer magic bars!

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sportsfiles Barbara Mervin, moving on from a great rugby career Article by Scott Cherwaty, Photos by Rugby Canada and Barbara Sugawara The game of rugby came across Barbara Mervin by chance but definitely was the right choice, as she adapted to it quite naturally.

Mervin started gymnastics at a young age and, until she was 16, was a member at Kawartha Gymnastics. She competed in that sport until she came across the game of rugby. Mervin had watched the game of rugby, which was at that time predominately played by boys. Mervin went to practice/ tryout with the Peterborough Pagans when she was 16 and fell in love with the sport.

As we found out, she was obviously a natural for the game.

A couple of years later she tried out for Team Ontario, at the recommendation of Pagans’ coach, Greg Harris, and made that team. She says that it was an awesome experience playing for Ontario and that was definitely augmented by coaches Natascha Wesch and Michael Hopper. During her time on this team, Wesch and Hopper talked to Mervin about attending Western University, where they coached as well. Mervin was honoured and excited that someone had noticed her ability in rugby, and it was a

great feeling to be recruited. None of Mervin’s success would have happened without the Peterborough Pagans.

Mervin went back to school, at Thomas A. Stewart Secondary School, to upgrade her marks so that she could attend the program she wanted at Western, graduating in Art History.

Mervin achieved many successes during her time at Western, winning CIS Rookie of the Year, CIS Most Valuable Player, as well as winning Nationals twice. The next step for Mervin was Team Canada where she played for nine years with the national team, playing both 15’s and 7’s. I asked about the difference between the two divisions, and Mervin gave me this analogy: It’s “beach volleyball compared to indoor volleyball as in the 7’s there is a lot of speed and fitness.”

Mervin has travelled to New Zealand, France and Hong Kong — just to name a few places — with Team Canada. Canada has always been competitive in women’s rugby over the years, but a high water mark was definitely reached in 2013 at the 7’s, when they won silver in the World Cup of rugby.

Also, for the first time, women’s 7’s rugby will be part of the 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Rio. Mervin, now 32, decided a few years ago to go back to school for fashion design at Pacific Design Academy in Victoria, British Columbia. Mervin, while playing rugby,

noticed and experienced that most of the clothing and equipment is designed for men because they had played the sport for many years before the game became popular for women, too. Mervin mentioned how uncomfortable and unflattering the clothing for women was, and she wanted to do something about it. The equipment troubles started for Mervin with shoulder pads when she separated her acromioclavicular (AC) joint, and the men’s padding was not made for a woman’s body.

Mervin stated that, “There are misconceptions that rugby is more dangerous than other sports and hence why pads would help keep girls or women safe as well as encourage them to play.”

The shoulder pads Mervin designs are a fun colour and have names on the back, simply making protection fun.

The clothing line is called APTOELLA, which breaks down into “apt”, meaning fit, “adapt”, to adjust, and “ella” means girl. The shorts fit women properly, last a lot longer, have a mouth guard pocket, and make girls and women feel more confident by removing

Name: Barbara Mervin Age: 32 Born: St John’s, NF Favourite Food: Dark chocolate Favourite Movie: Gladiator Favourite Number: 7 Favourite Colour: purple Favourite Hobby: sewing, walking dogs

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the stereotype that women can’t look good while playing rugby or other sports. The line includes jerseys, tank tops and headbands, with a formal line coming by the end of 2014.

The tank tops were designed for the World Cup this past year for example.

Mervin wants to branch out into other sports women play, and “to develop clothing

that celebrates their body as opposed to being embarrassed.”

Mervin said, “The ladies are great role models, great for the game and game has been great to them”. Last but not least, Mervin hopes that her clothing line will encourage more girls and women to participate in sports, especially rugby, as there is a place for everyone.

Currently, Mervin has retired from playing rugby, but who knows? She seems to keep getting drawn back in. She plays with the Aptoella 7’s in Victoria, which is a travelling team, and she plays the sport she loves with her best friends.

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St Peter’s junior girls win silver medal at Adam Scott Early Bird Tournament Article and Photos by Karan Leal The Adam Scott Early Bird Green and White Tournament was held September 26 and 27.

St. Peter Catholic Secondary School junior girls’ basketball team had a fantastic tournament under the leadership of Brady Taylor and Dan Clarke.

In their first game, they beat the team from Adam Scott Collegiate 55–20 to advance to the semi-finals.

In a tough fight against Huntsville, they were victorious and posted a final score of 43–32.

In an exciting final, Collingwood inched out a 41–32 win. Congratulations St. Peter’s for winning silver!

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teamprofiles Vote for the Peterborough roster select novice Pete in the Stagg Chili Saves for Success Article and Photos by DJ McPhail Through the course of the 2014/2015 regular hockey season, the makers of STAGG® Chili will contribute $1.00 for every save made by every goalie in every OHL and WHL game, including our hometown Peterborough Petes.

This program aims to contribute up to $30,000 to be used for minor hockey teams at all levels throughout Ontario and Western Canada.

One of the Peterborough entries this year is the Novice Roster Select Petes. This group of sevenand eight-year-olds recently gathered at the historic Peterborough Liftlock for a team photo taken by local photographer DJ McPhail. The team is hoping you can take 60 seconds to vote for them.

For the sake of the contest they have called themselves The Liftlock Kids! Vote for them at www.staggchili.ca.

This is first year the Novice team, coached this season

by Peter Simon, has entered the contest, and they hope to use any winning funds to put towards further development and an extra tournament. Good luck, Liftlock Kids!

Front row (L to R) – Dylan Rasmus, Brayden Fitzgerald, Max Simon,

Emma Goodfellow, Kaleb Gildon-Cormier, Nolan Hatton Middle row (L to R) – Ethan Dunn, Nicholas Taitinger, Ethan Fleming,

Anden Cooper, Zakkary Rose, Lincoln Dalliday,

Quinton Cranville, Zackary Marren, Mitchel Shedden,

Tyler Starling Back row (L to R) – Warren Rose (Trainer), John Cooper (Asst Coach),

Peter Simon (Head Coach), Pat Marren (asst coach),

Roger. (Absent was Nicholas Kammila)

Peterborough Craftworks Minor Peewee AE Petes win Thanksgiving A/AE Tournament Article and Photos by Jeff Thompson Peterborough Craftworks Minor Peewee AE Petes won the championship at the Peterborough Hockey Association’s annual Thanksgiving A/AE Tournament.

The Petes went 0–2–2 in round-robin play but beat the Newmarket Redmen 3–2, whom they had tied 1–1 in their Friday game, 3–2 in semi-final play. They rallied from a 2–0 deficit and ended up winning in a shootout. In the final, they faced the Hamilton Huskies whom they had lost 5–0 to on Friday. Again, they fell behind 2–0 before rallying with two quick goals late in the second period by Jayden Hamilton and Gavin Cooper-Bailey. Hamilton scored eight minutes and 29 seconds into the third to win the game. It was their second tournament win this season after taking the Markham Waxers tourney.

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Front row (L to R) – Ben Hopkins, Jordan Wallace 2nd row (L to R) – Jayden Hamilton, Liam Goodfellow, Jacob Leeson, Noah Yale,

Scott Green, Sam Mason, Tristan Gray, Liam McGee 3rd row (L to R) – Evan Delaney, Jayden Davis, Trevor Thompson, Conner Earon,

Quinn LeGresley, Gavin Cooper-Bailey Back row (L to R) – Trainer: Gennie Earon, Asst Coach: Brad Goodfellow,

Asst Coach: Charlie McGee, Coach: Jamie Delaney

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Buying a hockey stick – a step by step approach Article by by HockeyStickMan

Over the last decade, the hockey stick has undergone a dramatic change. We have gone from the traditional wood to the technologically advanced world of composite.

Here is a step by step process I suggest you follow when buying a stick:

Step 1 – Know your ‘Player Type’

pounds it takes to bend the stick one inch = loading the stick).

For instance; a player who cuts a few inches off their stick may choose a lower flex, and one that uses an extension may need a higher flex. A defensive player may choose to have more length, whereas a dangling forward may want it shorter. Of course this is just speaking in generalities.

The first thing that you should do is an assessment of the type of player that you are.

For instance; how many times a week do you When going to purchase I suggest that you play? How hard you are on sticks? Do you bring your old stick to compare. Typical stick take lot of slapshots or wristshots? Do you flex ranges – Junior 40-50, Intermediate skate standing up tall or crouched down? Are 60-77, Senior 75+ you a stick handler? These questions will help determine the type of stick that you will Step 4 – Know your pattern want to buy.

It’s tough to keep up with pattern numbers Step 2 – Be Prepared and a seemingly rotating door of new players associated with different curves. I suggest Every hockey player should have two knowing the similar patterns in other brands sticks. Having only one stick may put you in a before going out to buy a stick (if your position where you are desperate to purchase flexible with brands, you’ll find more deals). and invariably you will not find a good deal or get the stick that you want. Furthermore, you Patterns are differentiated by curve depth, need to know the type of stick you like, and if curve origin (heel, mid, toe), blade lie, an you see a deal on it buy it! If you’re playing open vs. closed face and a round vs. square with a top end stick now, you’re not going to toe. Retail patterns come with a designated want to go back. lie, where the lower a lie the flatter the stick sits on the ice. The lie is defined by the angle t between shaft and blade (4 = 137°, 5 = 135°, 5.5 = 134°, 6 = 133°, 7 = 131°). Below is a These considerations are made together grouping of most popular patterns on the as the playing height of your hockey stick will retail market today; affect the flex. The general rule of thumb is • Big mid curve – (Lie 5.5 - 6) Far and that stick height should be between your

away the most popular on the market today chin and nose, and that your stick flex

this stick is designed for control, toe drags and should be roughly half your body weight

loading the blade, Ex. (E3) Hall/Sakic, (P92) (flex is measured by the amount of weight in

Backstrom, (H87A) Crosby, (H11), Kopitar.

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• Small mid curve – (Lie 5 - 6) Designed for puck handling and wrist shots these sticks make it easy to release a shot from anywhere on the blade, Ex. (E7) Iginla, (P88) Kane/Lindros, (P40) Perron/Hossa, Kovalchuk.

• Small mid-heel curve – (Lie 4 - 5) Designed for

stick handling and shooting forehand and

back, Ex. (E4) Cammalleri, (PM9) Stamkos/

Malkin, Burrows/Savard, (H42) Duchene/ Couturier • Big heel open curve – (5.5 - 6) Built for hard

shots loaded from the heel and great for

deflections and going top shelf, Ex. (E5)

Parise/Drury, (P91A) Stall, (P36A) Phaneuf, Kovalev.

Step 5 – Find your stick Right now Bauer is the most popular brand and is carrying three lines of sticks (Nexus, Vapour, Supreme), followed by Easton (Velocity Series, Synergy), CCM (RBZ, Tack), RBK (Sickick, Ribcore), and Warrior (Dynasty, Covert). Beyond this there are a lot of lesser known stick brands that produce excellent quality sticks, and typically sell for cheaper.

Consider browsing online to compare different prices. You may find a top end stick that had been released a few years earlier at a significantly reduced rate. If a 30 day warranty is not that valuable to you, you may consider trying to find a deal on a Pro Stock stick.

We wish you the best in your hunt for the most interesting and fascinating piece of sports equipment on the planet, the composite hockey stick!

For more information visit www.hockeystickman.com

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sports@school

High school football explained the chill of November. The problem for the other teams that have moved seamlessly to their basketball and hockey seasons is that Adam Scott and Crestwood have played and practiced at least 50 percent longer, facing better opponents along the way. The cumulative effect over the years has taken root. Crestwood and Adam Scott have more experienced boys that expect to win every year and a culture has been created.

Article by Clayton Wade, Photo by Daniel Morris It is most certainly fall, as those balmy 25 degree days of September are only a distant memory. Cottages are closed, turkey has been eaten, and, as sure as the seasons change, there will be football. It’s true that Peterborough is not exactly a hotbed, but we do enjoy our grid iron. There have been many changes over the years, especially in the number of boys playing football, and we have our Kinsmen and Wolverine teams to thank. Still, far and away the most confounding is the high school football league, as the face of the league has changed so many times and so often lately.

Teams have been run off by the high cost of maintaining their program as well as by a lack of coaches. Football is the most demanding high school sport from a numbers perspective — both in cost and personnel.

Football teams are expected and honoured to go beyond COSSA and enter into the National Capital Bowl, if they are a double-A school. This means they head east toward Ottawa if their enrollment level is below 900 students. If they are a triple-A team, they enter the Metro Bowl, heading south and west to the Rogers Centre. This is a very exciting prospect for teams that have the resources and the will to carry on into

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This year should bring no surprises as the league has adopted a tier system with the usual suspects at the top. Tier 1 only has three teams and one is the combined TAS/ Kenner Titans who are ineligible to advance, as per regulations. So while the Tier 2 teams may enjoy closer games year in, year out, they are no closer to competing with the Tier 1 teams. Adam Scott and Crestwood are on a crash course, and at press time they will no doubt be planning for a COSSA date with a Belleville school.

for the Metro Bowl, Crestwood may take the triple-A berth which will officially eliminate Adam Scott from the playoffs. Our Kawartha champion is the rightful heir to the Metro Bowl berth. While it is not a requirement, the preference is that any league or association send their best team to the triple-A championship. In the event that Crestwood take the triple-A berth, a second double-A school from Kawartha would be required at COSSA. This opens the door, albeit the back door, for a Tier 2 team to compete at COSSA. Quinte has no triple-A football program at all.

To make a long story short, the scourge of declining enrollment may allow another school to close the gap on Adam Scott, playing a longer season against better opponents. However, an Adam Scott Lions loss could spur a Crestwood Mustang stampede. It’s a lot to digest, but you’ve recovered from Thanksgiving, and you can rake your leaves while you think about it.

The only scenario that opens the door for another school is a Crestwood win in the Kawartha finals.

Since they have recently become a double-A school that traditionally competes

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health&fitness

Acupuncture and sport

By Josh Martin RMT, SMT(cc), CKTP, CMAG

Sub Acute/Chronic Injuries

For years, acupuncture has been known as an Eastern or alternative approach to treatment due to its deep rooted Ancient Chinese history. This has left very little faith in its application in our Western views of medicine; however, this has begun to change significantly with many professional athletes and teams employing the practice of acupuncture within their health care team.

At Return to Function, acupuncture is a treatment method used as a part of an integrated approach, along with various other modalities, to achieve the optimal results with our athletes and clients.

Although not enough physical data or clinical trials have been done to determine its true scientific benefit, my daily clinical experience allows me to attest to the positive outcomes of acupuncture for many chronic sports injuries. In my opinion, the increase in local blood flow due to the stimulation of the needle as well as increased neurological feedback increase the healing potential and decreases healing time. The use of a needle (with or without integrating electrical stimulation) effectively activates inhibited muscles and can also be a great option for chronic scar tissue and trigger point treatment.

Acute injuries Acupuncture is extremely beneficial for acute sports injuries such as sprains and strains, contusions, muscle tears, etc. The role of acupuncture at this stage of injury is to essentially “tone down” the highly active nervous system at the site of injury and through the entire central nervous system.

The insertion of a needle, coupled with mechanical or electrical stimulation will effectively increase local healing properties as well as help mobilize pain-reducing chemicals in the body.

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Josh Martin RMT, SMT(cc), CKTP, CMAG Head Trainer - Peterborough Lakers Lacrosse Owner/Registered Massage Therapist and Medical Acupuncturist — Return To Function

There are still studies being conducted on the use of acupuncture in relation to certain areas of sport such as improving flexibility, speed, coordination and strength. Until these trails and studies are complete, I will simply rely on the positive experience and feedback of the hundreds of athletes and clients whom I have treated. It is safe to say that acupuncture needles have now become a staple in my kit as an Athletic Trainer.

For more information on the use of Acupuncture and its benefits, please visit www.returntofunction.net, call 705-868-1531 or email josh@returntofunction.net

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sportshistory

Skating in Peterborough Article by Don Barrie, Photo courtesy of Peterborough Sports Hall of Fame The most popular Christmas gift of 1863, according to an Examiner article of the day, was new ice skates. Up to that time all skating was done with steel blades in wooden holders that were attached to sturdy, hard-soled boots by clamps and straps. The new skate had the blade permanently attached directly to a sole of the boot. Peterborough kids and adults lucky enough to get those new “boots and skates,” as they were called that Christmas, surely headed directly to Little Lake, in those days before Canada was even a nation.

The Peterborough and District Sports Hall of Fame has a few pair of those early skates on display.

The Examiner article that described those new skates also told about the skating scene in the town.

“Little Lake last week was alive with a large number (of skaters) of all ages, sexes and conditions,” a reporter wrote. “The most novel sight to us was the lady skaters and such a lot of them. Even old men of 57 were skating!”

The town’s first skating club was formed at a meeting in Caisse’s Hotel, that same year. Their first order of business was to set up a formal skating rink. All skating up to that time was on the Otonabee River or Little Lake.

Spalding Bay was the site of Peterborough’s first outdoor rink. It was located where Jackson Park Creek emptied into the Otonabee, at today’s Market Plaza site. In those days much of what is now the parking lot of the plaza was low-lying swampy land. This allowed the damning of the creek to flood over the area and supply water for resurfacing.

A shed was built with a stove and benches, “for the convenience of the ladies”.

Membership in the skating club was $1.00

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— a hefty price for a winter of skating when a new pair of skates cost only 75 cents.

Romantic moonlight skating on the new rink became the outdoor thing for young couples to do those winters. And those daring girls, new to the blades, were reluctant to get too far from that shed. Little Lake was left for the most adventurous, athletic types.

Indoor skating began in 1870, in the converted Calcutt’s Flax Mill, often underutilized in the winter. Situated in Riverside Park, near where the Lions Centre is today, it was renamed the Asburnham Rink.

This painting of Edgerton Hartley is taken from a Shared with the growing curling crowd, large mural on display in the Peterborough and skaters glided around the natural ice District Sports Hall of Fame. with indoor comfort from mid-December to March. The fledging hockey players In 1884, in what must have been one of were still left in the cold, outdoors. the city’s major engineering accomplishments of the time, the With skating becoming so popular, Asburnham Rink was moved across the river another rink was built in 1874. Called “The to a prepared site on Charlotte Street, near Metropolitan”, it was built on the north side Alymer Street. Now exclusively a full-time of Hunter Street near Alymer Street, also rink and not shared as a flax warehouse, the relying on the Jackson Park Creek for water. new rink was billed as the largest skating rink in Canada except for the Victoria Rink in Skating carnivals became the social event Montreal. Again doubling as a curling rink, it of those winters. Besides individual and was renamed, with very little imagination, couples skating, there were costume events the Charlotte Street Rink. and some races. Occasionally traveling “fancy skaters” would put on Eventually those persistent guys with the demonstrations at these events. In 1879, T.A. bent sticks got some indoor ice time in this Williams, travelling all the way from New structure, after freezing on Little Lake for all York City, performed at a carnival in the those years.

Ashburnham Rink. The Peterborough Review reported he skated, “figures of the most But, historically, the stone throwers, intricate and complex character that skating skaters and hockey players see ice for is reduced to a science.” different purposes and cannot co-exist in the same building. In 1903, the skaters and the Besides impressing the residents of hockey players moved to the new Brock Peterborough, Williams was enamored by a Street Arena. The Charlotte Street Rink local skater, Edgerton J. Hartley. Williams became the Peterborough Curling Club until was quoted in the newspaper, “Hartley is the in burned to the ground in 1984. The Brock best skater I’ve seen since I left New York.”

Street Arena closed as an ice rink in 1943.

To have someone who made money from From then until the Civic Arena opened in skating recognizing his skill was the ultimate 1949, Peterborough was without an indoor compliment for the young Peterborough skating and hockey rink for the first time in fancy skater.

75 years.

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