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Remembering individuals who made significant contributions to our local sports community.

Valiants wrap up another successful season Windsor Essex Swim Team: Home of 2016 Olympian Kylie Masse Spring game — The Good, The Bad, The Ugly Warlocks Lacrosse has a warm welcome waiting for you!

Registration for fall football is open now!

Jump rope — not just your playground past time!

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Valiants wrap up another successful season Submitted by the Windsor Valiants

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July/Aug 2016 PUBLISHERS Linda Miklas

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EDITOR Gord Dearborn GRAPHIC DESIGN Alyssa MacLeod CONTRIBUTORS Dean Lapierre, Shane Topalovic,

Windsor Essex Football, Ako Fratmen, Dr. Joe Mondoux, Essex Energizers, Windsor Minor Hockey, Windsor Essex Swim Team, Vasilli Semenov, Windsor Valiants, Windsor Warlocks, Andrea Docherty

The Windsor Valiants wrapped up the season with their annual awards banquet held at the Caboto Club. Players and coaches gathered to recognize the season’s achievements as an organization. One player from each team was recognized by his/her teammates as the recipient of the Ryleigh Award. This award is made in honour of former Valiant, Ryleigh Vigneux, whose dedication and spirit for sport made her an outstanding athlete, team player and friend.

This year, each team in the club finished its respective season ranked within the top 14 in the province — a first for the club! Congratulations to all players and coaches on this great achievement.

The Valiants are very appreciative of all the sponsors for their support throughout the year. A special thank you goes out to Adidas and Valiant Machine & Tool along with the following: •

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If you would like more information or would like to become a Windsor Valiant, please visit www.windsorvaliants.ca Congrats on a great season Valiants and thank you to our sponsors!

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Remembering Ken Mercer

Submitted by Windsor Minor Hockey

Windsor Minor Hockey loses one of its own Windsor Minor Hockey has lost one of our own. Board member and House Minor V.P. Ken Mercer died suddenly on Thursday June 2. Ken was the first active WMHA board member to pass away since the passing of Sedo Martinello in 1983.

Ken was starting his tenth year on the WMHA Board and was a very active board member as the House Minor V.P. along with helping out wherever needed.

Amongst other things, Ken took over the role of Santa Clause after the passing of Knobby Knudsen. Ken started the purple campaign in the WMHA to help shine the light on domestic violence. He was always in the rinks and was always wearing shorts. Ken helped out wherever and whenever he could and made sure his children helped out as well.

Ken will be missed by many and his shoes will be hard to fill but the rest of the board will make sure that Ken is not forgotten.

Rest in peace Ken.

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Active Release Techniques will help you and your game

Submitted by Dr. Joe Mondoux

Golf season is now in full swing. Along with beautiful weather and enjoyable times spent on the golf course, come many injuries that can put a damper on a promising season quite quickly.

The most common injuries among amateur golfers are lower back, followed by elbow and shoulder injuries. This actually differs from professionals who suffer the most injuries in their leading wrist, followed by their back and elbow. The discrepancy lies in the lack of movement proficiency among amateur golfers as well as a lack of injury management and prevention.

A study, which followed amateur golfers for a year, found that eight percent of them experienced back pain for the first time when golfing. An additional 45 percent of the amateurs had recurrent back pain, meaning that they had experienced back pain in the past and re-aggravated it during the golf season.

Since golfing is a sport that relies on the repetitive rotation of the spine, it is no wonder that over half of amateur golfers suffered from back pain at least once during the season. Consider the fact that you are swinging a weighted rod in hopes of hitting a ball, in some cases as far as you can, dozens of times over roughly a four-hour period. Now, consider the fact that a lot of this motion is occurring in your back. Not only do you need to generate the force to hit the ball by twisting your spine, you also need to stop the motion after completing the swing, which puts additional stress through your spine.

Back pain on the course will not only negatively affect your golf game, but likely transfer into your work and home life as well.

Less common, but still very prevalent and debilitating golf injuries are to the elbow and shoulder. The amount of motion and stress put through both of these joints during a golf swing is amplified when you factor in the contact with the ball and the ground. Again, these injuries often transfer negatively into your work and home life.

It is important to take a proactive role in your health to avoid painful, or missed, rounds on the course. This can include

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adequate strength and conditioning, an effective warm-up routine, and procedures to help ensure your muscles and joints are prepared for the forces that occur on the course. Further, when an injury does occur, it is important to address it quickly and effectively.

A proven way to ensure proper functioning of both the joints and muscles is with chiropractic adjustments and soft tissue treatments. By utilizing these effective treatment methods, you prepare the structures for the strenuous movements of golf and help them recover from a long round of repeated insults and stress.

After Jordan Spieth won the 2015 Masters, he accepted his green jacket and made sure to mention the role his chiropractor played in his success. “I want to thank my instructor Cameron McCormick, trainer Damon Goddard, chiro Troy Van Biezen, that’s the team — well, part of the team that allow my on-course efforts to come out under the pressure

and to be able to be a major champion.”

Tiger Woods and Zac Johnson, whose father is his chiropractor, have also been quite vocal in the media mentioning the role chiropractic has played in their successes.

In order to enjoy your golf season pain free, make sure to listen to, and take care of, your body. Have someone assess your movement patterns and address any insufficiencies along with treating any injuries that you may incur. Your body, and your golf game, will thank you.

Dr. Joe Mondoux DC, BHK(Hons), BPS, DAc, ART, CSCS, SFMA Chiropractor Acupuncture and Active Release Provider Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist Sports Injury and Movement Assessment Facebook: Dr. Joe Mondoux Instagram: windsorsportschiro Twitter: @winsportschiro DJC Integrative Therapy 1825 Manning Rd., Suite 400, Tecumseh, ON Phone: 519-735-8400 www.windsorsportschiro.com

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Windsor Essex Home of WindsorSwim Essex Team: Swim Team Home of 2016 Olympian Kylie Masse 2016 Olympian Kylie Masse Submitted by Vasilii Semenov

Submitted by Vasilii Semenov

The Windsor Essex Swim Team (WEST) finished the 2015-2016 season with some tremendous results:  Kylie Masse is going to the Olympics in Rio ranked #2 in the world in the 100-metre backstroke with a Canadian

The Windsor Essex Swim Team (WEST) record of 59.06 seconds. finished the 2015-2016 season some  Twowith WEST swimmers qualified for the 2016 FINA World Championships in Windsor. tremendous results:  At the Ontario Provincial Team Championships, our team finished in 4th place in a very close race for the podium.

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Kylie Masse is going totrophy the Olympics winners.

Program, for children 5 to 12-years-old, offers six different programs from beginner to in Rio ranked #2  in Our the Stroke worldDevelopment in competitive the 100-metre backstroke withlevels. a  42 WEST athletes qualified for Ontario Provincial Competitions and 12 of them came back with gold medals.

Canadian record of  59.06 seconds.

Our Masters swimmers continue a legacy of success with medal performances at the Ontario Provincials, Canadian Nationals Two WEST swimmers qualified for and Michigan State Championships.

The Masters program runs from September until August and includes swimmers of all ability levels, right from the 2016 FINA WorldChampionships beginner to World Champion medalists. in Windsor.

At the Ontario Provincial Team learn finished more about the WEST Team: coaches, history, philosophy, records, achievements, training schedule, Championships, ourToteam etc., please visit westswim.ca in 4th place in a very close race for Come and experience the most successful team in South Western Ontario! the podium.

Free try-out and registration will be held at WIATC, 401 Pitt Street on (please pick one of the follow days): Our junior program won its 7th Thursday, September 8, 2016 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. consecutive St. Clair-ErieFriday, Aquatic September 9 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday, September 10 from 19 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Each swimmer will be evaluated and assigned to the appropriate group at the pool.

League Championships with nine Contact us at windsorswim@yahoo.ca or call (519) 979-4492 individual trophy winners.

Our Stroke Development Program, for children 5 to 12-years-old, offers six different programs from beginner to competitive levels.

42 WEST athletes qualified for Ontario Provincial Competitions and 12 of them came back with gold medals.

Our Masters swimmers continue a legacy of success with medal performances at the Ontario Provincials, Canadian Nationals and Michigan State Championships.

The Masters program runs from September until August and includes swimmers of all ability levels, right from beginner to World Champion medalists.

To learn more about the WEST Team: coaches, history, philosophy, records, achievements, training schedule, etc., please visit www.westswim.ca

Come and experience the most successful team in South Western Ontario!

Free try-out and registration will be held at WIATC, 401 Pitt Street on (please pick one of the follow days): Thursday, September 8, 2016 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Friday, September 9 2016 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday, September 10 2016 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Each swimmer will be evaluated and assigned to the appropriate group at the pool.

Contact us at windsorswim@yahoo.ca or call (519) 979-4492

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Coaches guide to team fitness training Submitted by Shane Topalovic, owner of Next Level Athletics As the physical demands of sports become more and more demanding to athletes, we sometimes fail to appreciate that the coach, manager or even a parent of the team often doubles as the team’s strength and conditioning coach. In amateur sports, teams don’t have the facilities or staff to provide them with all the knowledge or equipment to help them build or rehab muscles. Coaches spend most of their time worrying about plays, tactics, substitutions and a wide variety of other game related topics. They are then left with little time to find the new studies or latest trends in strength and conditioning.

Most people on the sidelines don’t understand how much of a struggle it can be to wear so many hats. In the 10 years that I have been training and coaching, I have come up with a few guidelines to help lighten the load on the people who give so much of their time to help guide and teach these young athletes. Here is my list of guidelines for training sessions for athletic teams on the practice field or an open gym.

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Do your best to change the variables so the exercises don’t get boring. For example if you do 10 push-ups one week, next week try 10 push-ups with a threesecond lowering phase and an explosive push back to the starting position. This will change your intensity and density variables.

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Stick to the basics – bodyweight exercises are the best thing you can use in these situations. Some people will be better than others so, in that case, all you have to do is change some of the variables.

Frequency – how often you do the exercises.

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Density – how long you do the workouts.

Volume – how many repetitions you do.

Intensity – how hard you make the exercises.

Rest – how much time you take between sets and reps.

In some cases, we put ourselves in bad positions and can’t see our athletes. Always keep them where you can see them so they can ask questions, and so you can correct and encourage them to do their best.

3. Show the correct form •

After you show the athletes how to perform the required task, have them perform a few reps so you can check they have the correct technique before proceeding. This will help ensure that they don’t get

hurt and that they feel the muscles they are supposed to feel.

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If you are unsure how to properly do a squat, don’t ask your athletes to do it until you know how to do it. If one of your players is carrying some type of injury, you may be doing him/her more harm than good by demonstrating an improper technique.

5. Have a plan •

It is imperative that you set up a good fitness plan, so it will benefit your players and the team’s progression. Start from the end and work your way back. Look at important dates and work around them. Knowing when and where you want your teams to peak is vital to your success. At Next Level Athletics, we break cycles down into phases. We start with our macrocycle (which is our yearly plan), then our mesocycle (our monthly plan), then our microcycle (our weekly plan) and, finally, we have our training day. We plug in the appropriate methods for each. For example, our yearly plan is to get stronger and faster so, for the first two months, we work on those two aspects. During the microcycle, we host two training

healthandfitness sessions per week with one day allocated for the upper body and the next day for the lower body.

Then, to finish the day, we utilize appropriate exercises to help the athletes get stronger and faster.

As you can see from our five guidelines, proper training is an important aspect for team sports and it shouldn’t be a scary thing to incorporate into your training sessions or practices. If you follow these guidelines, your teams are sure to find big improvements!

Meet Shane Topalovic from Next Level Athletics Shane Topalovic is the head strength and conditioning coach for the two-time National Basketball League of Canada Champion Windsor Express and the head coach for the Windsor Stars pro soccer team. Shane is also the owner of Next Level Athletics where he specializes in athletic and team training for soccer and basketball.

To book a consultation or session please visit www.nxlathletics.com or call 519-984-6607.

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Spring game — The Good, The Bad, the Ugly

Submitted by Windsor AKO

Proudly sponsored by Devin Financial The Windsor AKO Fratmen Junior Football Club answered a lot of questions following its spring camp exhibition game against Geneva College from Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania back on May 9. Some answers were good — some were not.

Austin Lumley performed as expected at quarterback. He was especially sharp in the passing game for such a short preparation time for the game. Back-up quarterback Brandon Reaume stole the show in the second half of the game with a couple of electrifying runs off scrambles and showed that he will be a force once the main training camp opens.

It will be impossible to replace Llevi Noel in the passing game. He has taken his game to the next level in the CFL with the Toronto Argonauts. A couple of young players stepped up and proved that maybe the receiver corps (by committee) will be a solid unit. At different times, Omar Hayes-

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Williams, Dallas Boow and Demetrious Kah looked to be much improved over their 2015 season’s performances.

The running game sputtered during the Geneva game but the offensive line was less than full tilt with a couple players unable to play due to lingering injuries.

With Cody McCann toting the ball, the running game will be solid as usual.

The defensive performance was uneven.

There were flashes of great play followed by flashes of ugliness. Adam Slikboer was solid, as always, at defensive end and Chris Grondin played a great game at defensive tackle. Once Darren Quennell, Joe Ellenberger and Devonte Pierce return to the line-up, the defensive line unit will be rock solid.

The linebacker crew, although short in numbers, performed as expected. Matt Chamberlain, Adam Chin, Dalton Gilmore and Steven Appleyard all looked to be

in mid-season form and should lead the Fratmen defence in the fall.

Fifteen defensive backs saw action during the game and, as expected, their play was a little all over the place.

All in all, the Geneva College game was a huge success. They left Windsor with a great impression of our city and vowed to return when NCAA regulations allow. The game was such a success that Frostburg State University from Maryland has already contacted the Fratmen about playing a game next May. The next action for the Fratmen is the main training camp that begins on Monday, July 25 at E.J. Lajeunesse High School. The boys need to be prepared for the Ontario Football Conference opener when they jump on the 401 for a game against the Grand River Predators in Waterloo.

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Gain the competitive edge by working with a sports dietitian

Submitted by Andrea Docherty, RD

Fuel, recover and perform your best Training for sport puts a lot of stress and demand on the body. One surefire way athletes can recover faster, achieve peak performance, minimize the risk of illness and have that competitive edge is to fuel with healthy foods on a daily basis. All athletes, from recreational to professional, of all ages, can benefit from this. However, proper nutrition is sometimes overlooked (or misunderstood) so that’s where I come in as a Registered Dietitian.

Translating science into practice As a dietitian, I help athletes make the right food choices to give their bodies the proper nutrients, healthfully reach their body composition goals and perform at their best. In my private practice, my goal is to be as hands on as possible when working with clients. I am here to translate the science into practical tips and tools that athletes can use each day. That is why my work with clients is not just in the office doing counselling. In addition to one-on-one counselling and developing personalized, high performance meal plans, I also lead interactive nutrition workshops, seminars, cooking demonstrations and grocery store tours for sports teams and clubs. It’s important for athletes to understand the role of nutrition in health

and performance. In addition, I strongly believe that skills such as cooking simple healthy meals and grocery shopping are essential for athletes, parents, coaches and trainers.

make sure your diet is the best it can be.

Addressing other lifestyle factors such as managing stress, getting adequate sleep and time management, helps keep athletes healthy.

Sports nutrition is a dynamic and growing field of science, and one that I am very excited to be a part of. A dietitian can be a beneficial member of an athlete’s healthcare team and we are starting to see more dietitians working with professional sports teams. While there are sport nutrition guidelines, a dietitian can assess each athlete and provide advice to his/her unique lifestyle and goals. If you are an athlete, parent or coach, I would love to work with you! Increased energy, confidence in the kitchen, improved health and performance are just some of the things I can help you with.

How can personalized sport nutrition advice benefit athletes?

Food is the foundation to your training.

Here are a few examples of ways working with a dietitian can help athletes: Eating the right types and amount of food before, during and after training provides nutrients, such as carbohydrates, protein and antioxidants, that fuel the body and facilitate quick recovery.

When travelling and during long competition days, packing the right foods instead of relying on takeout can keep energy levels up and minimize the risk of illness.

Staying hydrated is key to having energy and performing well, yet many athletes do not drink enough fluids.

For young athletes, learning early how to prepare healthy meals can lead to lifelong habits.

Proper guidance on supplement safety and usage by a dietitian is crucial for athletes but, before recommending supplements, we first

Who is Andrea Docherty?

I am a Registered Dietitian, Sports Dietitian and Windsor native. My interest in nutrition began when, as a teenager, I started to race in triathlons and wanted to learn how to fuel my training properly.

After working several years in other areas of dietetics, my passion for sport and working with athletes of all ages and levels led to the creation of Andrea Docherty Nutrition, a private practice and nutrition consulting business.

For more information, check out my website www.andreadochertyrd.com • Email: andreadocherty.rd@gmail.com • Phone: 519-532-5481 Facebook: Andrea Docherty Nutrition – Registered Dietitian • www.facebook.com/andreadochertyrd • Twitter: @DochertyAndrea • LinkedIn: Andrea Docherty, RD

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Warlocks Lacrosse has a warm welcome waiting for you!

Submitted by Warlocks Lacrosse

participates in three or four tournaments as part of its season.

The Windsor Clippers Jr B team The Windsor Clippers Jr B team gives young Warlock players a goal to aspire to and some older players to look up to and learn from. With over 90 percent of the Jr B team players coming directly from Windsor Minor Lacrosse, the hard work and development process has helped make the Clippers a perennial contender in the Ontario Jr B league.

Looking for a new sporting challenge for your son or daughter? Interested in trying something different? If so, then give some thought to joining the Windsor Warlocks Minor Lacrosse (WWML) program and take a shot at learning Canada’s national sport.

WWML has been operating in Windsor for over 50 years and is always looking for participants to help grow the great game of lacrosse. Here are some great opportunities we have in the Windsor Warlocks program.

House League Lacrosse The Windsor Warlocks run a house league program for all age groups.

Players can start playing as young as three years old in our soft lacrosse (Paperweight) program. From the age of seven, players start in the Warlocks Tyke division and move on into the Novice, Peewee, Bantam, Midget and Intermediate divisions as they progress in age. Each player spends two years playing in each division.

The house league program starts in early April and concludes at the end

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of June with playoffs and finals. Each division has one game and one practice each week for a total of two hours of floor time.

Travel Lacrosse Program The Windsor Warlocks offer a travel lacrosse program. Currently, there are travel teams in Paperweight, Tyke, Novice, Peewee, Bantam, Midget and Intermediate. Boys and girls for these co-ed teams are chosen through a tryout process.

The Windsor Warlocks also have girls’ travel programs in Midget and Intermediate. These programs have grown considerably in the last two years and, with more growth, the potential for adding other age groups in the future is a possibility.

The travel lacrosse program begins in early April with tryouts and concludes in August at the Ontario Lacrosse Festival provincial championships in Whitby, Ontario. During the course of the year, all teams are involved in league play, which include teams from Sarnia, London and Wallaceburg. Each team also

Coaches The Windsor Warlocks Lacrosse program is proud to have a wealth of coaches with excellent knowledge of the game and the ability to teach the fundamentals of lacrosse.

Jerry Kavanaugh is the WWML president but his contributions do not stop there. Jerry was a player for the Warlocks in his youth and coached in our travel program for years. Jerry is currently the head coach of the Windsor Clippers Jr B lacrosse team and has done a tremendous job. Jerry has a keen interest in the development of players in the Warlock organization. The Windsor Warlocks would be lost without Jerry, and his devotion to the organization, at the helm.

Lloyd Land is another former Warlock player who now devotes tirelessly to the organization to develop players.

Lloyd is solely responsible for starting the girls travel program and is always working to grow the game of lacrosse.

Lloyd also coaches the girls’ teams as well as the youngest Warlocks at the Paperweight level and does a tremendous job with both.

teamprofiles John Rosa is a former professional lacrosse player who has been a great contributor to the Warlock organization and to the development of players. John has won championships at the highest levels and brings that experience and knowledge to the players as a coach.

John has been a coach since he began with the Warlocks and is committed to ensuring that players understand the game and how to play it properly.

Chris Derkatz is another committed and knowledgeable coach within the Warlock organization. Chris played for the Warlocks in his youth and, through his dedication and hard work, received a scholarship to play lacrosse in the United States. Chris is passionate about the game of lacrosse and teaching the game to the players.

Warlocks alumni Opportunities exist through lacrosse to represent the province of Ontario in National Championships. The Windsor Warlocks are extremely proud to have had many players selected to Team Ontario since its inception including Jeff Rivait, Patrick Kaschalk, Noah Bushnell, Brayden Mayea and Jaime Land.

In 2016, we will see two players, Reese Stewart and Zane Dalpe, representing our organization on Team Ontario during the National Championships.

Reese Stewart will be representing the Warlocks with the Team Ontario Midget Girls team. Reese has only been playing lacrosse for two years and is a shining example of what can be accomplished with hard work, dedication and good coaching.

Zane Dalpe will be representing the Warlocks with the Team Ontario Bantam Boys team. Zane is a highly skilled natural athlete who has benefited from good coaching. He is also one of the best hockey players his age group. He is a great example that lacrosse and hockey can be a benefit to your development.

Speaking of hockey players, do any of these names sound familiar: Gordie Howe, Bobby Orr, Wayne Gretzky, Joe Sakic, Doug Gilmour, Brendan Shanahan, Gary Roberts, Steve Stamkos, Johnathan Toews, John Tavares, Kyle Turris? What do all of these players have in common? You guessed it — they all played lacrosse!

All of these great hockey players saw the

benefit of playing both sports.

Wayne Gretzky stated, “I could hardly wait to get my lacrosse stick out and start throwing the ball against the walls and working on our moves as we played the lacrosse equivalent to road hockey.

All the good hockey players seemed to play lacrosse in those days and every one of them learned something from the game to carry over to the other – things athletes can only learn by mixing up the games they play when they are young.”

There you have it from one of the greatest players to ever put on a pair of skates! www.warlockslacrosse.com

Warlocks Lacrosse Registration Registration for Windsor Warlocks Minor Lacrosse will begin in January 2017 for next season. Please check the Windsor Warlocks website as registration dates and other information will be updated during the offseason. Don’t forget to add the Windsor Warlocks on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

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Registration for fall football is open now!

Submitted by the Windsor Essex Football League The Windsor Essex Football League is off to a great start to the season.

Every summer we put on some free day camps for the children of Windsor and Essex County. This year we had a very successful county camp at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens on May 28. Thank you to all that came out! We held a second camp at Realtor Park on June 18 and a third session on July 9. Please come and join us for our fourth, and final, camp of the season on July 23. Every child receives a free t- shirt, hot lunch from Just Jeff’s and water provided by Culligan Water.

Our registration for our fall football season is now open. Practices begin in August and games start the Saturday after Labor Day and run through until the middle of November. You may register anytime online at wefl.ca, call 519 981-0715, visit Realtor Park on any Wednesday evening in July from 6 to 8 p.m., or at any of the camps. We provide equipment at no additional cost to you!

Registration is $200 and we have five divisions available: Myte for ages 5 and 6, Tyke for ages 7 and 8, Atom for ages 9 and 10, Peewee for ages 11 and 12 and Bantam for ages 13 and 14. We are looking forward to a fun filled season.

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Jump rope — not just your playground past time!

Submitted by Essex Energizers

The sport of jump rope has long been regarded a schoolyard activity by many, but a local team is changing that point of view! The Essex Energizers are a competitive jump rope team, based out of Essex. With teammates from around the entire county, the Energizers are the largest jump rope team in South Western Ontario. Their competitive team ranges in age from seven to 30 and competes throughout Canada and the world, holding records at both provincial and national levels. Competing in individual and team events in both double-dutch and single ropes, the Essex Energizers are showing Windsor/Essex County just how much work it really takes to be jump rope champions. Most recently, the Energizers competed at the Rope Skipping Canada

National Championships in Olds, Alberta, where the entire team was extremely successful.

Besides competing, the Energizers aim to share jump rope with as many children and adults as they can. As an amazing cardiovascular exercise, as well as a creative outlet, jump rope can be used by a range of people, from athletes to general exercise enthusiasts. The team works to encourage active and healthy lifestyles while proving that exercise really can be fun!

Within the local community, the Energizers run recreation programs throughout the year to spread the sport of jump rope to the youth of the county.

The recreation program runs in multiple

locations and is open to any child who is interesting in learning the ropes. In partnership with the local public school board, the Energizers have also brought jump rope to the schools by running an annual workshop and competition thereby creating a large following within many of the county’s grade schools.

The team makes appearances at events around the area in attempt to spread the sport and to show just how much fun exercising can be!

To learn more about the Essex Energizers, their competitive team, recreation programs, community events and more, please like their page on Facebook.

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