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PIRATES VICTORIOUS! It goes without saying that Darcy’s performance was excellent and he formed some great partnerships through the season, do you think this was inspired by the captaincy? I have no doubt. I have already spoken to him about how he would consider that position in the future and his words were that he would definitely want to be captain again, he really enjoyed it. I do think he stepped up…his advice for such a young kid was incredible. We talk about him being a kid but he’s been riding professionally for 4 years at the top. In every sport you get an enigma and Darcy Ward in our sport, is just that… he’s as good as it gets.

EXCLUSIVE WITH MATT FORD The Game caught up with Matt Ford, owner of Elite League 2013 winners, Poole Pirates, at the awards event in November to get his thoughts about the season gone and his hopes for 2014. Wow, what a season! It certainly had its ups and downs but finished with a fantastic result. Summarise the season through your eyes? I think in the past where we have been unlucky, this year we had a certain amount of luck on our side. Previously in 2010 and 2012, we finished top of the league when the domestic season ended, but obviously didn’t win anything those years. But, this year, we were the ones that snuck in at a very late stage coming in 4th in the league itself and then winning the play offs. It was an incredible achievement from the riders; momentum was definitely ours at that point and I think at that period of time, we could have beaten anybody. The fact we beat the best teams in the league over those few weeks, shows what type of form we were in. There were some great individual performances… any riders that stood out in particular for you? It really would be unfair to pick any of them… Maciej rode more than anyone else. Josh Grajczonek came in and did such a great job when he joined the club. Darcy and Chris; everyone looks to them expecting them to score massive points all of the time and that’s what they do. Then Greg Hancock came in and Tungate had a great season… we can’t stop. It’s been a great year.

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How do you think the lads pulled together as a team especially during those tough patches you faced? Initially, we were struggling at the start of the year. Chris and Darcy were not on the top of their game. Collectively between them, they were on average down by about 4 points and that was why we were losing at the start. Once those two found their form, there was no stopping us. When Chris got injured it was devastating for the club. We were very lucky bringing Greg in who was an ideal replacement. However, you can’t ever get away from the fact that we were replacing the best rider in the world but luckily, we covered it. You mentioned about bringing in the great experience of Greg Hancock which obviously helped the loss of Chris, how much of an influence did he have on the team? We were not on a sound footing at the time but were just about hitting form when Chris got injured and we were winning meetings home and away. I think the team would have won the league based on where they were; Chris’ form was so good. It knocked the stuffing out of us when he got injured but luckily getting Greg in, not only gave Poole but also Speedway as a whole, a shot in the arm bringing back such a talisman of the sport. It was a huge plus for everyone in Speedway.

Can you tell us anything yet about the riders and plans for next season? It is all down to how the AGM goes; we’ll know a lot more to update everyone in the next issue. What’s the update with Sky covering Speedway next season? That is really what everything is down to. They have been on board for 15 years and they are a great partner to work with. We personally love Sky Sports here and there’s a good association between them and the Poole Pirates. I think one way or another, British Speedway will have a television partner next year and I just hope that it is Sky. Wimborne Road saw a great turnout through the season. How much of an influence does a good home support have? Home support helps in any sport if you come out to a partisan crowd cheering you on, it’s a tremendous help at home, in particular. You do feel it when you are away and when the opposing fans are booing and dislike the club. In any sport, you pick up your game in front of your own fans. Finally, is there anything you would like to say to the Pirates fans? Thank you very much for the support during the course of the year to the fans, sponsors and everyone associated with the club. It’s been a great year for us all. We thank our media partners and everyone who has helped us put the club out there in front of people. From mid season around June onwards, our crowds were excellent. Thank you to you all at The Game and to everyone - have a very Happy Christmas and let’s look forward to some more silverware in 2014! Thank you for talking to us Matt, we wish you all a very Happy Christmas.

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Tim Flower (33) Tim was born in Cyprus, moved to Bournemouth as a young child and joined Bournemouth Youth Rugby and minis at the age of 11 years old. Later on he played England school boys rugby, got a scholarship to Colstons in Bristol and was signed for Bath. Tim played a high level of rugby as an open side flanker until a series of serious injuries started hindering his career. He is a Partner of Preston Redman Solicitors and has coached Rugby at Bournemouth Uni, Oakmeadians Ladies, Dorset and Wilts U18 Girls, and now Dorset Dockers.

Tim originally came to see Amanda because he was suffering with lower back pain. After an intensive assessment of Tim’s sporting injuries and asking relevant questions relating to his current CrossFit Program, as well as specific muscle tests, Amanda was able to identify why Tim experiences lower back pain.

At the start of 2009 Tim was injured with a torn rotator cuff in the right shoulder which resulted in a whole season out of the game. On his 1st game back in the pre season of 2010, a badly torn hamstring put him out of action for 4 months. On returning back from the hamstring injury in his first game he then suffered a compound fracture to his left arm which put him out of play for the rest of the season. Returning back to the game in 2011, he started having problems with his right arm and neck and experienced severe pain when tackling. He was later diagnosed with a C5 and C6 impingement on the right side. (Cervical nerve routes in the neck). Coupled with the rotator cuff injury on the same side Tim unfortunately had to retire from Rugby. Having always trained in the gym to gain strength and power for his game, he lost motivation to continue training without playing rugby. That’s when he got in touch with Martyn Lever, the Owner of CrossFit Bournemouth. CrossFit is NOT for the faint hearted! This is an intense exercise program featuring dynamic exercises like plyometric jumps and Olympic lifts while using non traditional weightlifting equipment such as kettlebells, sand-bags, body weight exercises and the dreaded Burpee!

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As CrossFit is such an explosive exercise program the body will recruit all the large compound muscles (big guns) in order to execute exercises such as squats, dead lifts, back extensions, over head bar lifts, pull ups, kettlebell swings, split lifts, press ups, chin ups and so it goes on... Tim’s rugby career helped him develop power and strength in these large compound muscles. However, as a result of injuries the body then develops weaknesses in certain areas. As a result of Tim’s rotator cuff injury in his shoulder, the large compound back muscle called Latissimus Dorsi would inevitably have kicked in to do most of the rotation required at his shoulder joint because the rotator cuff muscles (the little guys) were weakened due to injury. Combine that with the fact that he spends a large proportion of his day in a seated position in front of a computer and he’s right handed, the weakness in the shoulder is compounded because of what I call “rounded shoulder syndrome”. The muscles that insert into the shoulder joint are namely biceps and triceps from the arm, the pectoral muscles from the chest and the rotator cuff muscles that sit flush on the shoulder blade to name a few.

The pectoral muscles at the front of the chest become shorter as a result of the “rounded shoulder syndrome” and therefore rotate the shoulder joint forward even more so. Because the pectoral muscles (big guns) are shortening, the rotator cuff muscles on the back of the shoulder blade will lengthen. This will create a weakness in the rotator cuff muscles (little guys) as a result. The Pectoral muscles are overworking because they’re part of the big guns and the rotator cuffs weaken and start relaxing because they’re on the little guy’s team! So, as a result, Lattisimus Dorsi (large muscle in the back) is also a prime shoulder rotator it must save the day being a big gun… so as a result of Lat Dorsi doing all the work, it potentially creates a weakness in the lower back. The Latissimus Dorsi muscle originates from the lower back and inserts into the top of the arm / shoulder joint. Gluteas Maximus (hip / buttocks muscle) who’s also on the big guns team now has to kick in to support the lower back. Get the picture? The big guns are overworking and the little guys are relaxing! In Tim’s case the gluteal muscles have shortened as a combination of lower back weakness, therefore creating external rotation at the hip, making the hamstrings and adductors too long (and potentially weak) and adding strain onto his knee joint and ankle joint. So the lower back stabilising muscles have to work very hard to keep his ankle, knee, hip, shoulder and neck joints stable, and he’s working these lower back muscle groups to their absolute max in his CrossFit routine to keep him stable so no wonder he’s in pain!

“The body requires balance... Pain is your bodies way of saying “something is wrong, do something about it”.

AMANDA’S SOLUTION Amanda developed a specific strengthening routine for Tim to master outside of the gym. Specific, concentric strengthening exercises for the rotator cuff muscles as well as the triceps, mid thoracic region (muscles in between shoulder blades) and deep neck and spinal stabilisers. Working the little guys involve deep, concentric and slow movements. It’s like going back to basics. In order to recruit the very deep muscles this style of movement is essential and it can be very challenging especially when the body is used to recruiting all the big guns. Pilates / Callanetic style of movement is ideal for this type of strength development. Other basic movement based exercises can be applied using a ball to help recruit the rotator cuff muscles more effectively and the same ball can be used in a bridge exercise to help strengthen up the adductors (muscles on the inside of the legs). The body requires balance. If the muscles at the front of the body (anterior) are too short as a result of being sat at a desk all day with “rounded shoulder syndrome” or because the style of exercise you engage in on a weekly basis consistently recruits “the big guns” then naturally the little guys are going to struggle to do what they’re meant to do.... and that is stabilise the joints. If the joints are unstable, a number of weaknesses occur and that is when pain sets in. Pain is your bodies’ way of saying “something is wrong, do something about it”. Tim continues to challenge himself with exercises that go “against the grain”, however, if he persists and continues to strengthen up the little guys with exercises that are “simple” in comparison to what he’s used to, he will achieve his goal of playing rugby again. Tim has also changed from a sitting desk to a standing desk which has helped to take the pressure off his lower back.

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Things can change so quickly. A bright and exciting start to the season by the first team at Bournemouth Rugby Club saw them (albeit very briefly) sit on top of National Division 2 South and for a few weeks maintain a position much better than over the same period last year. Under the guidance of the new director of rugby, Budge Pountney, spirits in the club were high. Unfortunately, the 1st XV has now been on the end of a series of painful beatings.

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Since mid-October, there has been a run of five losses in a row. Beaten at home by Hartpury College and Bishop’s Stortford, the Lions also suffered heavy defeats away to Canterbury, Ampthill and Clifton. Those results have dropped the team well down the table to a position close to the relegation zone, which was all too familiar to them last season. It is easy to say that the tough guys who play at this level just have to get going again, but that is made extremely difficult when so many injuries have befallen the squad over the last month or so. Those injuries cannot be used as an excuse for poor performances, but with several unplanned changes in key positions in the team week after week, it is perhaps no surprise that the points have been going the wrong way for the Lions on the scoreboard recently. Reversing that trend will require a lot of effort, both mentally and physically, but there is excellent coaching and support at Chapel Gate to help the team do better at the basics and find its form again. When a few experienced players recover from injury and return to the fray, confidence in the team will undoubtedly rise. As a number of the squad have revealed in their profiles in home match programmes, one of the worst things about rugby is losing, so that is a habit they will all want to kick as soon as possible.

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None of the matches coming up for Bournemouth this side of the Christmas break will offer anything other than robust challenges, starting with Cambridge at home on Saturday 23 November. It will not just be the Lions’ bodies that are tested, but, as is so often the case on the rugby pitch, their strength of character too. They passed those tests convincingly at the beginning of this season’s campaign, so they have it in them to do it again.

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As the famous song goes… ‘Its Christmas time, mistletoe and wine’… don’t worry; I won’t carry the lyrics on! As we now become accustomed to Cliff Richard repeating on the radio every day, December additionally becomes the month where we find ourselves settling into new dietary habits almost completely different from the previous 11 months of the year. When it comes to eating over the holidays, how many of you have recited or been told the old adage ‘eat it, its Christmas don’t worry it won’t do any harm’. Being the inquisitive writer that I am, I thought I would use this theory as a basis to share with you my own knowledge of calorie overconsumption and its effects and, apply it in this instance to the Christmas holidays. Ok, just to further fuel your image of me as a massive Christmas scrooge and before I get into the bones about what happens to your body when you splurge out over the holidays; here are some interesting nutrition facts about consumer purchasing behaviour throughout December. Discounted supermarkets such as Aldi, Lidl and Poundland saw an upsurge in sales, close to 40% last December when compared to the rest of year. Amongst their biggest selling lines, perhaps no big shock was both chocolate and sweets. In one example, Poundland sold an astounding 4 million bars of Toblerone, 3.6 million of After Eight mints and 3.1 million boxes of Maltesers, all in just 4 weeks! As we know, entertaining over the holidays usually involves more than a box of chocolates and a game of charades. With the big nights in, Christmas parties and the evenings in town, it is estimated that on top of the rise in consuming bad food; alcohol consumption in the UK throughout December is 41% higher than the annual monthly average. But here is the one fact that might really make you raise an eyebrow; on Christmas day, it is estimated that the average Briton consumes around 3 times more calories than a typical day, predicted at 6,000 for women and 7,500 for men or 260 to 330 grams of fat. Total Christmas day up with the increased calorie intake throughout December and you can probably see why gyms are always so busy in January then. Ok, so I can’t keep putting it off; I will now attempt to explain what happens to your body when you over-consume on bad calories to this high a degree. Firstly, if I was to break down the food and drink consumption mentioned above there are two re-occurring ingredients, sugar and white flour. As most diabetics out there will know

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when these two ingredients are consumed in high doses it can have a major effect on the body’s blood sugar levels. This is because the flour and sugar in our favourite Christmas foods and desserts are released rapidly into our bloodstream causing a blood sugar ‘spike’ which itself forces the pancreas to release higher levels of insulin. Ever wondered why some people fall asleep in the evening on Christmas day after eating and some don’t? Well, it may not be true in all cases but generally those that suffer with fatigue and lethargy around this time are individuals that to varying degrees are ‘insulin resistant’. Simply, insulin resistance is where your body resists the normal action of insulin release and, is typically caused by a continual overconsumption of simple (bad) carbohydrates and sugars. When you become insulin resistant, the GLUT4 special transporter in every cell membrane no longer allows glucose taken from carbohydrates to be utilised as glycogen for energy production throughout the bodies working muscles. With no glucose entering our cells, fatigue and lethargy subsequently kick in, hence the Christmas napping. Away from the tiredness over production of insulin can additionally stimulate weight gain. This is because the number of consumed calories coupled with little or no exercise exceeds the number of calories you need to maintain a healthy weight. The extra glucose that your cells don’t use then gets stored as body fat, hence why diagnosed type 2 diabetics are usually overweight. Other warning signs of being insulin resistant away from weight gain and fatigue can be regular changes in the menstrual cycle, mood swings, skin colour (dark, velvety patches) and excess facial hair (women).

“On Christmas day, it is estimated that the average Briton consumes around 3 times more calories than a typical day”

CHRISTMAS SURVIVAL TIPS Now having read the preceding article don’t panic I am not saying to cancel the Christmas party, but bearing in mind all of the above, here are my top 4 tips for staying fit through the holiday season.

1 Do 10 minutes of exercise: Let’s face it; the only way to keep those calories from becoming fat is by burning them. It’s just a matter of balancing the odds, right? With the social calendar preventing you from hitting the gym, try doing some short HIIT workouts (High impact interval training) at home for just 10 to 20 minutes 2 to 3 times a week. You can burn more calories in 15 minutes of HIIT than 1 hour on a treadmill, an example beginners workout would be doing high knees, a fast feet movement (skipping) or sprinting for 30 seconds then walk/stay active for 1 minute, repeating 10 to 20 times. 2 Buffet table tactics: Food wise, you should not deprive yourself when you are at a party. Go ahead and eat what you want, within reasonable limits. However, some smart tactics you can employ to prevent overeating are to eat wholegrain cereals and breads before going out to stave off hunger for longer and, at the party don’t go straight for the buffet mingle with your friends and family first. When you reach the buffet table, skip eating the foods that you don’t really like and when you do fill your plate only have two food types at a time. 3 Cut on the booze: No doubt, it is very hard to avoid alcohol over Christmas. It’s sad to be left out when all your friends are having fun drinking with each other. You don’t have to be the party pooper, go ahead and join them. But of course be smart enough to drink less by drinking plenty of water during the day so you’re not dehydrated in the evening, take longer on each drink and alternate your alcoholic beverages with non-alcoholic beverages when possible. In addition try swapping your favourite sugary cocktail for the same shot of liquor and soda water over ice with just a splash of the sugary mix. This way you get to join the fun without having to ingest all those unwanted calories.

4 Remember the beach body: Just remember that after the holidays, the next thing you will start preparing for is getting into your swimwear and showing off your beach body again. Motivate yourself by hanging up your best picture of you in your swimwear. This will remind you to maintain your beach body and keep it in tiptop shape. If that doesn’t work, hang up a picture of an overweight person in their swimwear for extra motivation!

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The festivities of Christmas are shining through with the various events happening locally and around the world this month. Here are a few of the highlights not to be missed in December…

Cherries Christmas Carol Concert G O L D S A N D S S TA D I U M T U E S DAY 1 0 T H D E C E M B E R 6 . 3 0 P M

Get in to the Christmas spirit with a great local event for the whole family. Running for 10 years, The Cherries Christmas Community Carol Concert is the perfect opportunity to kick off the Christmas season with any exciting mixture of Carols led by the Winton Salvation Army Band and the Bournemouth Male Voice Choir plus local school choirs. The AFCB playing squad and staff will be there and special guest speaker, Linvoy Primus, who played Premiership football with Portsmouth FC. We will be raising money for BCHA (Bournemouth Churches Housing Association) and the Salvation Army’s work amongst local homeless people. It’s FREE & open to all ages!

Bournemouth Gardens Ice Rink 16TH NOVEMBER - 6TH JANUARY

Skate under the stars, surrounded by light and colour on the Bournemouth Gardens ice skating rink. Bigger and better than 2012 and right in the centre of the Gardens of Light, featuring innovative, interactive and fun lighting installations designed to enchant visitors of all ages, and a Santa’s Grotto. Get some Christmas magic in your life and visit the ice rink with friends and family. Find out more: www.makeitbournemouth.co.uk

Bendall vs Akulugu WBU Middleweight Boxing World title S AT U R D A Y 7 T H D E C E M B E R G E R M A N Y

Local boxer and trainer, Steve Bendall is set for his comeback fight against Ghana’s John Akulugu on 7th December in Germany, fighting for the WBU world middleweight title. Two time English Middleweight Champion Bendall, boxed to national level as an amateur before turning professional in 1997. At 40 years old, Steve has been training hard to be in the best shape to bring the belt back to Bournemouth and he commented “This came out of nowhere and it’s my chance to prove I’ve got something left. It’s my last roll of the dice…I’m in good shape, training everyday and on course for the event.” Find out more > www.facebook.com/purewarrior

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We’re speaking to local children taking part in different sports across the area to ask about why they like to compete, what their goals are for the future and how others can give it a go in our ‘One to watch’ feature.

When did you start wakeboarding? I started wakeboarding when I was 7 out on the boat on the lake and this is my first year on the new cable. I came here when I was 6 with my parents but wasn’t old enough to do it then as you’ve got to be 7. I used to watch other people and I kept asking my parents about it. When I turned 7, I started out on the boat and used to have a 15 minute lesson once a week during the summer. I have tried other sports like football and boxing but just didn’t really get into it. It was from seeing others wakeboard that got me wanting to try it. Why wakeboarding and what do you love about it? I just love everything about wakeboarding. I like how you can get out on the water to enjoy your sport, I love that feeling. Do you take part in any other watersports? No, I am just concentrating on wakeboarding at the moment.

Name Max Cuckney Age 10 Sport Wakeboarding Max is 10 years old and attends Moyles Court School. He lives locally with his family and enjoys using the facilities at New Forest Water Park where he has been learning wakeboarding for the last three years. He rides a Slingshot Board and his favourite trick is a ‘Bel-Air’. Max is sponsored by King of Watersports and New Forest Water Park.

How do you balance it with your school work? On Wednesdays, I go to the cable after school for 2 hours and go every Saturday and Sunday mornings. If I have any school work that has to be done, I make sure I do it all in the afternoons. Have you had any competitions or wins? I’ve had one competition so far at Liquid Leisure, near Heathrow. It was a contest called Love Jam and I won it! That was my first one. What are you training for now? My instructor wants to put me in for the Nationals which is a serious competition, so I’m hoping to go for that one. Do you have to keep fit and healthy to do your sport? Yes, my Dad looks after all of that for me! He is a fitness instructor so makes sure I eat a good, balanced diet to keep healthy. My family are great and support and encourage me to do well. Do you always train at New Forest Water Park or do you ever go out on the sea? No, I always come here…it’s my favourite place. Tell us about your instructor and how he helps you when you’re training… My instructor is Ben, he’s my personal coach! He’s good fun and I always listen to what he says to help me improve. He’s really encouraging and I enjoy my lessons with him. What would you recommend to other people reading this who may want to give wakeboarding a go? I think they should have the confidence to give it a go and get out on the water. It’s a great sport and I would recommend it to anyone. Finally, what are your hopes and goals for the future? I would love to be British Champion in 2 years time and maybe in 4 years, the World Champion! That is what I am aiming for. Thank you for talking to us, Max. Good luck with your wakeboarding career ahead of you. You are without a doubt, one to watch!

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DEFENSIVE ACTION THE GAME TALKS EXCLUSIVELY TO STEVE COOK, HASTINGS BORN AFC BOURNEMOUTH DEFENDER. WE ASK HIM ABOUT LIFE IN THE CHAMPIONSHIP, TEAM ANTICS, THE LOYAL AFC BOURNEMOUTH FANS AND THOUGHTS ON THE BUSY UPCOMING CHRISTMAS FIXTURES. PHOTOGRAPHY: AMY MAIDMENT

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Who are the main jokers? It’s got to be Harry Arter and Simon Francis… they come as a pair! You just don’t know what they’re going to do; together, they’re brilliant. I could watch them all day, to be honest. You signed on loan for Bournemouth in 2011, then full time a couple of months later at the beginning of 2012, how did that feel? It was a funny one because I knew I was going to be signing for Bournemouth but had to go back to Brighton for a game and then signed a couple of days after that. At one stage, I didn’t think it was going to happen, so when it did, it was nice. It was strange because I’ve been at Brighton since I was 9 so it was a massive change but it’s one that I never regret as I love it here. Do you now feel like Bournemouth is home? Yes definitely. I’ve got some really good friends here. I live with Joe Partington and we’ve got a nice flat. I love it; it’s a great place to live…the guys, the gaffer; I wouldn’t want to change it.

“FOR THE FANS, IT’S A GREAT TIME AND THEY LOVE CHRISTMAS WITH ALL THE FOOTBALL GOING ON AND BOXING DAY FIXTURES. FOR US, IT’S ALL ABOUT PREPARATION AND LOOKING AFTER YOURSELF”

Thanks for talking to us Steve, how is life going in the Championship? For me personally, I’m loving it. I’ve played every game so far and hopefully, that will continue. As a team, I feel we’ve bedded in well and we can keep that going. You got off to an incredible start to the season, what do you think this was down to? I think it’s down to the team spirit. We ended on a high last year and were in great form and that kind of carried over, apart from the two away results that we don’t talk about much now! So, those aside, we’ve started well and certainly can build on this. …and what are the team ambitions for the rest of the season? It’s hard to say because it’s such an inconsistent league, everyone beats everyone. So, I think the main aim was to be in this league next year but we feel we can do better than that and finish in the top half and then who knows? Who are the best team you have come up against so far? I would say Watford as they beat us 6-1. In the first half, we were brilliant but the second half; they blitzed us and put 5 past us so it would have to be them. 22

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And what are your personal ambitions for the season and in football in general? This year, it would be to play as many games as possible, I’ve played every one so far and I want to play every game to come. Obviously, that could be taken out of my hands with an injury or suspension but that’s my main aim; to play as many as possible and to play as high as I can, really. Every footballers dream is to play in the Premier League so I’ve just got to keep working hard and you never know… A lot of the recent success has been attributed to the return of Eddie. How do you rate him as a manager? Without a doubt; he is a great manager and a really nice guy. Ever since he first came in, there was a buzz around the place and everyone wanted to do well for him. He’s got the respect of every player and the fans as well. I can’t speak highly enough of him and personally I get on very well with him. It seems clear to us that you have a really tight squad of lads in the team, how is the banter within the camp? Yeah, it’s good. It’s always been good to be fair. We’ve got a good mixture of older and younger lads and we get on really well on the pitch. Off the pitch, we spend a lot of time together and even though we haven’t won in a while, the spirits are still high and we know what we want to do. We’re competitive on the pitch and off the pitch we like to have a laugh…

Christmas is coming up and in footballing terms, that means a busy time with lots of games, how do you prepare for that period? For the fans, it’s a great time and they love Christmas with all the football going on and Boxing Day fixtures. For us, it’s all about preparation and looking after yourself; you can’t be going out on the nights out and eating big Christmas dinners like everyone else. But, that is what it entails. We enjoy the break in the summer so it is work as normal and we have to be sensible. We will enjoy ourselves but maybe not as much as people would normally. Do you get a break to enjoy any festivities? No, we’ll be in pretty much all the way through, every day. It’s a hard schedule so we’ll get the massages in and the legs in order. Finally, sum up the season so far for us in one sentence... A mixed bag and something we can build on. QUICK FIRE QUESTIONS Who is the best player you’ve played against? Luis Suarez Who is your best mate in football? Joe Partington Who do you think is the best player of all time? Cristiano Ronaldo If you weren’t a footballer what would you like to have been? A fireman Do you have any pre-match superstitions? No, none Who would you give AFC Bournemouth player of the season to, so far? Lewis Grabban Where do you think AFC Bournemouth will finish this season? 11th In Bournemouth, what are your favourite places to: Eat: The Cliff is very nice and Nando’s Chill: Starbucks, we’re all regulars in there Play: Lost Garden Finally, describe AFC Bournemouth fans in 3 words... Family, committed and loyal.

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FLIXX

WE’VE PICKED TWO SPORTS RELATED FILMS FOR OUR LOCAL FILM EXPERT TO VIEW AND CRITIQUE. DAN MCRAE HAS WORKED AS A VISUAL EFFECTS ARTIST ON BLOCKBUSTERS INCLUDING STAR WARS AND THE DARK KNIGHT AND WE’VE SET HIM UP WITH ANOTHER COUPLE OF GREAT FILMS TO REVIEW WITH A BEER AND POPCORN.

Blades of Glory / 2007 Some people’s faces just make me laugh…and Will Ferrell as Chazz Michael Michaels sits firmly into that category. Playing alongside is Jon Header as Jimmy MacElroy, who played Napoleon Dynamite in another film that ticks that “I think your face is funny” box I have. In basic terms, the plot is simple. These two rival figure skaters are screaming to compete again having being banned from the sport after their medals were renounced following a heavily publicised catfight in the public eye at the World Championship. Barred from ever competing again, a loophole is discovered which allows them to compete as a pair. They are determined to set their differences aside to grapple together for the top spot.

Murderball / 2005 Murderball, being such a hard name to market, was renamed and is now better know as Wheelchair Rugby. However, it will always be Murderball at its heart. This game was created by quadriplegic athletes with a driving passion not to let their life changing accidents or amputations leave them sat on the side lines of life. This aggressive contact sport has as many bone crunching injures as Rugby. This relatively new sport has become an official event at the Paralympics, a worldwide

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competition for disabled athletes, and the United States and Canada have become fierce rivals in the event. When Joe Soares was dropped from the top-seated American team, he angrily retaliated by signing on as coach for the Canadian team, which he led to an upset victory for Team Canada in the games. In this documentary, filmmaker Henry Alex Rubin and journalist Dana Adam Shapiro, followed both teams as they travelled to Athens, Greece, for the 2004 Paralympics, documenting the fierce competition between the two teams.

With some hands on man to man lifting, spinning, throwing and slapping… ooh it’s ridiculous, it’s silly and it’s full of thrusting, posturing men in spandex. Who in their right mind would watch a film like this? Me. And by me, I mean us. That’s right, you and me need to watch this together. Put it in the guilty pleasure box and slide onto the sofa, preferably in something figure hugging and lurid or a cosy onesie will do! Then just switch off the brain, stack the drinks up with ice and enjoy this bromance on the rocks.

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TUNEAGE

Here’s a playlist for your auditory delight, compiled by our resident DJ. Featuring vintage electro dance and newer tracks to be uploaded onto your player - Get moving in the local gym, on the streets or in your living room and stay fit this Christmas.

RATING: Warm up: These tracks will get you ready to go Fall Out Boy – My Songs Know What You Did In The Dark (Light ’em up) Katy B – 5AM

Push it: Go that extra mile

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The Bloody Beetroots - House No. 84 Breach – Everything You Never Had (feat. Andreya Triana)

Cool Down: Cool down to these chilled out tunes A hard hitting, inspirational film full of aggression, determination, strength and passion.

Daniel Avery - All I Need Disclosure feat. London Grammar - Help Me Lose My Mind

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Jude recommends Triathlon as a complete all-round workout combining CV benefits of swimming, cycling and running with an added dash of mega-endurance. Local triathlon clubs are always friendly and welcome new members, she learnt the most from talking with other experienced triathletes and just having a go.

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Judith Martin (Jude) is 42 years old and married to Richard for 9 years. When she met Richard some 17 years ago, he was a keen triathlete, but she couldn’t even swim, let alone ride a bike and run. She was in her early 30’s when she realised how much she was missing out on not being confident in the water so she took swimming lessons with the hope of gaining some confidence. With time, determination and patience from fellow triathletes and friends, she eventually gained enough confidence to enter a couple of short distance triathlons. Despite her accomplishments, she felt that it may not be the sport for her but in 2007, her friend Lisa, who was about to turn 40 invited her to take on an Ironman challenge, to mark the occasion. Jude had witnessed Richard complete Ironman Austria and it never entered her mind that a year later, she would cross the very same finish line. Jude’s father was sadly diagnosed with cancer the year before and passed away in a very short time after his diagnosis at just 63 years old. She had shared her aspirations to take on an Ironman contest to which he said ‘you will do it’ and she kept true to her word by completing her first Ironman and going on to finish the mammoth Enduroman Double Iron UK in 2011, following her mantra of ‘anything is possible if you believe’. Circumstances took an unexpected turn when Jude’s mother was diagnosed with terminal cancer in 2012 and following a short illness, she passed away at just 65 years old. Losing both parents before she was barely in her 40’s was complete shock and devastation for Jude and her brother, Louis. They couldn’t quite believe it.

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A JOURNEY OF ENDURANCE The challenge…

The LLD, Landsend – London – Dover Triathlon challenge was laid down by race Director, Edgar Ette from Enduroman. Seven selected athletes would cycle 336 miles from the UK’s most South Western point into our capital city to swim 7.2 miles and then run 77 miles down to the South Eastern coast at Dover. A total of approximately 400 miles of cycling, swimming, and running. Jude spoke to her mum about the event when she was ill and although her brother was encouraging, both Richard and her mother were unsure about the magnitude of the undertaking. Despite the concerns, Jude was determined to push the boundaries and was the only woman to take part in memory of her dear mother and to raise money for the Forest Holme Hospice in Poole who took care of her precious parents.

Training for such an epic event was daunting to Jude and she knew she had to get it right in order to be successful. She decided to seek professional help from experienced ultra athlete, Rich Prior, Tri Coach UK. Rich had raced all over the world as well as being a coach and she started training under his disciplined schedule in January 2013 for 9 months, starting at about 6 hours a week rising at it’s highest to around 23 hours a week and quite often training twice a day. Getting up in the early hours before work was not unusual. The training had to fit around her life and full time job. Rich looked after the logistics side of the training so Jude could concentrate on what she had to do. There were times when she would question herself but Rich was supportive and prepared her physically and mentally for the challenge ahead. Nutrition played an important part to keeping her fit and healthy and she used food as fuel to look after her body but still managed to enjoy the odd takeaway and glass of wine as welcomed treat during the months of training. Rich’s training put her in the best physical condition possible for the event. The rest was up to her...

The emotion…

Jude experienced her first low point of the race whilst riding through the hills of Dartmoor in the middle of the night. It was pitch black with a driving head wind and coming face to face with sheep on the road was unnerving. Then emotions swung to a high when she got to London; getting into the pool at Charlton Lido, she had the swim of her life – 3rd fastest out of the water! Another difficult part was during the run; she was approaching 60 miles and her feet were on fire. Putting her foot to the ground was just excruciating… using a special tape and changing her socks, her sports masseur, Lou gave her feet a new lease of life for a few more hours. Jude’s support crew; her husband Richard and friends, Murray and Lou, helped her keep on pushing towards the finish line making it a real team effort.

Undoubtedly, the biggest high was the finish… just knowing she could stop and sleep. She was one of the four athletes out of the seven who started the challenge to finish the whole event and the first women ever to complete the LLD challenge in 76hrs 23mins, it was a surreal moment for Jude and she dedicated her medal to the memory of her mum and dad, in her words “We did it!” Jude raised and incredible amount of £1,880.00 with Gift Aid of £403.50.

What lies ahead…

Jude knows this challenge wasn’t the end but ultra endurance events come at a price, there is so much involved.. There is one challenge that continues to intrigue Jude… The Arch to Arc solo challenge: a 300 mile continuous triathlon challenge, linking London and Paris via an English Channel swim. The challenge starts at London’s Marble Arch with an 87 mile run to Dover, then swimming the English Channel to France, and finishing with a 180 miles bike ride to finish at the Arc de Triomphe in Paris. This is a chance to join a very special group who have completed one of the classic endurance challenges in the world; only 13 people in the world have completed this challenge to date, only 4 of which are women. Jude is tempted and looking for a potential sponsor to undertake such an epic event.

FIND OUT MORE > The LLD event and the Arch to Arc event are both run by: www.enduroman.com Rich Prior, Tri Coach: www.tri-rhino.com/ Donate: www.justgiving.com/bravelions

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What does your training involve and do you train in addition to the club’s regime? The Club’s training regime revolves around two 90-minute sessions, every Tuesday and Thursday at the Fordingbridge Sports Ground. These sessions vary in length and intensity based on what our coaching team feels we need to concentrate on. They will nearly always be game related, and have a fitness element to them. As well as the club’s training, I often have the odd run or pop to the gym, but nothing like I used to. Do you have to be strict with your diet? It’s probably advisable to be strict with your diet, especially with the amount of work you have to put in… but unfortunately it is fair to say, I enjoy my food. So, I eat what I want! There are lots of rumours on what happens within a rugby team, describe the banter in your team (as clean as poss!)… All I can say is I wouldn’t put too much faith in rumours! However Rugby players tend to be big characters, guys who like the physical element of the game and enjoy playing a rough but respectful game.

WITH JAMES GREENWOOD We’re talking to people who are involved with sports across the area to get an insight firsthand about their chosen sport and to find out where and how you can get involved. Name

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Hi James, tell us about yourself and how you started out playing rugby? I started playing Rugby when I was 8 years old. I was sitting in assembly when the Headmaster of Poulner Junior School announced they were starting up a Mini Rugby Club and that we were all invited along to experience Rugby. Needless to say, I loved it and have been playing ever since. The Mini Rugby Club was “Ellingham and Ringwood RFC”, and I went on to represent senior clubs Newbury and London Irish, as well as England at Under-18 and Under-19 level. I’m happy to report that the Mini and Junior sections at both clubs are still thriving. Who do you play for, which league are you in and what is your position? I now play for Fordingbridge RFC in the Snows Group Hampshire Division One, I play as Hooker and last season I made my debut for the county, Hampshire. This season, I’ve been asked to Captain the club as well as continue my role as Colts coach. Something I enjoy very much. How is the season going so far? So far this League season we’ve won four matches out of five. In the match that we lost – by just seven points - we had a very abrasive game against a well-drilled and clinical Andover team. What is encouraging this year is the amount of support our Colts team are giving the Senior element of the club. This is the first time we’ve had representation from all three age groups in the Colts, and its meant that so far seven Colts players have played 1st XV or 2nd XV Rugby...after only four games.

I can imagine rumours are rife but this can be true of any male-dominated environment where you have big characters charged with energy. The banter in our team is of top quality! We have great inter-squad banter, banter between the Colts and Ladies’ teams. And on a Sunday morning you can always see a good contingent of Senior players down at “The Rec” coaching the numerous Children’s teams. If people are interested in trying rugby whether they’re an adult or child, what’s the best way to go about taking part and starting out? You need to contact your local club, by going along to a training session or indeed to a match. Maybe it is a good idea to have a look on a website first and get some guidance there. If you live in the Fordingbridge area don’t hesitate to give me a call on my mobile (07793 184750). We pride ourselves on being a very family friendly club, whatever your age, you would be very welcome at Fordingbridge RFC. Thanks for your insight into the game; can you sum up what it means to you in three words? It means “everything” to me! PHOTOGRAPHY: GEOFF BELL

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THE GAME TALKS TO CHRIS BURKE, POOLE BASED KITESURFER AND OWNER OF POSEIDON KITE SCHOOL ABOUT THE KITE SCENE ON THE SOUTH COAST. NAME CHRIS BURKE SPORT KITESURFING SPONSORS: POSEIDON KITE SCHOOL, WAINMAN HAWAII, WAXX UNDERWEAR

Thanks for talking to us, Chris...what got you into kitesurfing and how long have you been doing it? My old man originally… he brought me up windsurfing and wakeboarding, getting me amped about watersports and board riding since I was a kid. We used to head for local lakes in Wiltshire until I got old enough to explore the coast in the hunt of better conditions. I was 13 when we heard about kitesurfing in 1999 and having got hold of a kite, we taught ourselves the basics and figured it out the hard way for the next few years. Why kitesurfing? Because it looked like a merger of everything else I did, just better. Like windsurfing, it’s fast, powerful and free, but identical to wakeboarding where it’s full of variety, adrenaline and technicality. Unlike other sports, it never gets boring and opens up a world of disciplines as you get better. From free ride to freestyle and park, or surfing onshore mush to big waves and barrels. Even 13 years on, I’m still left buzzing from sessions. Can you tell us about any comps or wins you’ve had? The last event I rode in would have been the 2011 Triple S Invitational on Cape Hatters in North Carolina, where 24 of us were invited to compete in the “Slicks, Sliders & Surf” categories. I won 2nd place in the winch slider jam and went home amped from an incredible time riding and hanging with friends as usual. Since then, feeling it was time to plant some roots, I’ve been focusing on product and brand development alongside the opening of my own school. When time allows, I’m excited to travel to events with friends again in the future.

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What do you think of the conditions locally in Poole and Bournemouth and along the coast? I think we’re very lucky to have such variety here and as a kiteboarder, it’s a very exciting terrain. There aren’t many other places in the world where within a 10 minute drive, you can choose between waves, chop or flat water. What’s more, there’s even less places where everyday you’re still discovering new spots to session, sometimes that really blows my mind. What surf/wind reports to you use to check out conditions locally? ‘Windguru’, ‘xcweather’, ‘magic seaweed’, ‘wind finder’, ‘in the elements’…nothing like being on the beach watching it live though.

PHOTOGRAPH: BRYAN ELKUS

You’ve been involved with designing equipment; tell us about that and how it came about? Having switched sponsors to a Hawaiian based company called Wainman, I was invited out to Maui to shoot a video. Arriving on the island, I instantly got on well with the owners and the team, they offered me a role brand managing and designing alongside my riding. I didn’t have to think about it for too long, before I found myself road tripping across the states sampling new products and recommending what we change. It’s an incredible honour and I’m very lucky to have spent seasons on the North shore working through prototypes and designing products that people are stoked on. It not only taught me so much about the gear and how the industry works, but for me it was a dream come true. What do you recommend to anyone reading who might want to give it a go? Book on a course and do it. In just 2 days you can learn everything you need to know and be out of the water excited and free. It’s as easy as flying a kite and as effortless as riding a snowboard. What’s your favourite kitesurfing hot spot in the surrounding area? Technically, we aren’t allowed to kite there, so going to print, I can’t tell you! But, where we are allowed, Shell Bay is a hidden gem!

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When did you launch Poseidon and what inspired you to do it? Poseidon has been the brain child of mine for the last 10 years, ever since I first started teaching. Travelling the world and running schools since I was old enough to work, I’ve been formulating plans knowing that when the time was right, I’d put all my passion and experience into an operation of my own. I’m the kind of person that goes into things 100%, so after identifying a busy market place with lots of opportunity and potential, I decided it was time to act on my bursting ideas and opened up in May 2013. What I’m trying to do is shake the attitude which comes with so many watersports schools in the UK and create a Caribbean school atmosphere where everyone feels welcome to learn or just hang out with us on the beach.

…and your favourite hangout place? Locally? The BT pub, a golden oldie. Worldwide? Sabre Rock in the BVI’s, nowhere else like that place. Finally, where in the world would you most like to kitesurf that you haven’t yet? Brazil, I’ve always wanted to go but somehow always missed it. Next November, you’ll find me in one of their countless perfect lagoons sipping a cold beer and making the most of their steady wind and winter sun. Thanks for talking to us, Chris and we wish you all the best with your future.

What’s your best or favourite trick? Not that easy to answer since it all depends on my mood. In freestyle mode, a trick called a ‘front blind mobe’ is so fluid, it always makes me smile. Smacking the lip of a wave in the surf never gets old and in the kite park, I just love getting pressy. Have you ever been in any bad accidents? Fortunately, I’ve never injured myself too seriously. I have seen my fair share of accidents and I have got myself into all sorts of horrific situations, but kiting by two rules I’ve always had the foresight to eject: 1) always leave reaction time 2) life is more important than gear. Do you take part in any other water sports? I love wakeboarding, pretty much because it is the same as kiting, just powered by a motor. Most sunny, windless days, you’ll find me at the cable park. If I’ve ridden myself out then I also love to get under the water with a spear gun. Poole’s got a bunch of sea life and there isn’t a better dinner than fresh fish you’ve hunted yourself.

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VOLUNTEERING WITH KITERIGHT

Volunteering happens everywhere and at all times of the day and night. It is an act that many different people do for many different reasons. From young people wanting to gain experience to older people who may have retired, there are thousands of people volunteering all over the UK. The health industry, education, businesses and organisations all rely heavily on the goodwill of people giving their time to do something beneficial, without getting paid. In return, people get direct benefits whether that is emotional, physical or practical to enrich their lives, develop a particular skill or even increase health and fitness levels. Amongst the varied sectors volunteers work in, charities are where many people choose to give their time. A lot of charities don’t have budgets to hire staff and helpers to secure the running of the organisation and turn to volunteers to aid in the good work they do. Bournemouth based charity; KiteRight relies on volunteers 100% of the time - for events, tuition, technical support, administration and directly helping the people they work with. The team of KiteRight volunteers vary from qualified BKSA instructors to University students, people in full time jobs and those who aren’t in employment but value the voluntary work to broaden skills and experience. The Game caught up with some of the team who support the charity to find out their motivations behind the good work they do… To find out more and get involved: E: info@kiteright.org W: www.kiteright.org

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RHYS CHANDLER Rhys Chandler is 19 years old and a Care Giver at a residential care house. He is currently studying sports fitness and management with the Open University. He started volunteering when he did his powerkite instructors course with the charity in October 2012. As one of the instructing team, he helps with sessions by setting up/taking down equipment and teaching people how to fly kites. He also helps spread the word about the charity at events and helps with anything generally that needs doing. He meets potential new volunteers at Bournemouth University so they understand what is involved.

When we asked Rhys why he does what he does, he commented, “Nothing is better than seeing someone who has a disability and has been told their whole life they can’t do something, then watching them happy and having the time of their life. It is priceless. I get self satisfaction from doing something amazing!” His hopes for the future of KiteRight in 2014, are to recruit more people to help in all aspects of the charity whether that is practical or more on the administration side. “We need more people to help so we can continue to give people the opportunity to do something different and show the world how we are making a difference…”

Volunteering has documented evidence that it is good for you and can improve your health! There are many benefits, such as increasing your wellbeing, reducing insomnia and building a stronger immune system. Even if you only have a spare hour here and there or if your circumstances mean you have more time to give, you will gain emotional benefits. The activity of volunteering can lift your mood, relax your body and reduce stress, positively impacting upon the systems of the body. By helping others, everyone gains – the recipients and the helpers.

CHLOE SCHENDEL-WILSON Chloe Schendel-Wilson, 21, volunteers for KiteRight whilst studying Biological sciences at Bournemouth University. She started volunteering with KiteRight when she assisted them on a ‘MAD Day’ with SUBU Volunteering last year. She learnt how to fly the kites with Gary from KiteRight and Scotty Bunter, who is a KiteRight Ambassador and has cerebral palsy. She loves volunteering because of the rewarding feeling you get, knowing that you’re giving something back to the community and helping others, without expecting anything in return. Chloe comments, “If anyone wants to get involved with volunteering-just go for it! Give the charity a ring and arrange to meet them. As you’re doing

something out of your own time, most people understand that you might need to be flexible and work around times that suit you, so there’s no pressure to commit more than you can!” Chloe is now president of SUBU Volunteering and would love to get more Bournemouth University students involved with Kiteright, especially those from clubs and societies, such as the university’s wakeboarding and kitesurfing society. SUBU Volunteering and Kiteright are also working together now to organise some more ‘MAD Days’ (one-off volunteering days), and potentially getting involved with some more charities, such as Bournemouth YMCA’s ‘Chatterboxes’ scheme for disabled young people.

“Without our amazing volunteers, KiteRight wouldn’t continue. From technical support, photography, and administration to becoming a fully qualified BKSA approved instructor… there are many roles that the charity relies on. I would like to thank each person that gives up their time and welcome anyone who would love to benefit from the opportunities we have to offer” Gary Hawkins Founder and CEO of KiteRight

JOHNATHAN SPEEDEN Meet Johnathan Speeden, aged 33. He has helped with Kiteright from the very beginning at the charity’s launch event. His wife, Karen, also helped for the event, pulling in some of her contacts to get hold of some large screens for the event so the charity could show the launch video to everyone attending. Johnny got into Kitesurfing not long before Kiteright was set up. He met Gary Hawkins, the founder of KiteRight, whilst he was out Kitesurfing one day and when he told Johnny about the charity, he immediately wanted to get involved. Johnny comments, “I have been fortunate to have been trained through the charity as a power kite instructor. When I have the time from my day job I get the chance to volunteer and teach people of all ages

how to kite. Students range in abilities from complete beginner to those who have kited before. I have taught people that have learning difficulties to people with severe disabilities but all of them have thoroughly enjoyed it. I have watched students that turn up on the day very nervous and believing that they can’t kite, to then seeing them at the end of the day flying the kite independently, giving them a great sense of achievement.”

KiteRight was founded in April of 2012 and is a charitable organisation using Kite-Sports to empower, support, change, educate and employ people with Physical, Mental Health or Learning Challenges.

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“This charity for me is all about giving everyone the chance to get into kite sports. At times kiting can be seen as an elite sport, not accessible to everyone but KiteRight breaks this barrier. I hope in 2014 that KiteRight will get more volunteers to help the charity grow and I’m looking forward to meeting lots of new kite enthusiasts.”

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HAVE A CHRISTMAS

V E LO C I T Y ’ S TO P T I P S TO S TAY V. H E A LT H Y OV E R C H R I S T M A S It is normal for your eating pattern to change and for you to indulge in foods you wouldn’t normally eat over the festive season. Why not make this Christmas the one you don’t end up regretting well into the New Year? The key is to plan! Careful planning and consideration will help cut those unnecessary Christmas calories. Here are our top tips to help you stay v.healthy over the festive season.

KEEP THOSE CHRISTMAS DINNER CALORIES TO A V.MINIMUM

• Keep your plates small to help limit your portion sizes • Choose a healthy starter such as soup, melon or smoked salmon • Enjoy extra vegetables, they are low in fat and calories – providing they are not covered in sauce or butter • Go for the breast of the turkey, it’s the leanest part and say goodbye to the skin • Want all the trimmings? Save on calories by grilling the sausages and bacon and opting for low fat milk in your bread sauce. • Select a fruity stuffing with dried cranberries and prunes, chestnuts and onions • For most, roast potatoes are a must on Christmas Day but forget the goose fat and lard, opt for olive oil, sunflower or rapeseed oil. Although high in calories these oils contain far less saturated fat • Serve your Christmas pudding with low fat custard rather than brandy butter

CHEERS TO V.FESTIVE DRINKS

• Of course most people will enjoy a couple of drinks over Christmas but keep in mind that alcohol can be very high in calories. Consider how many units are in your favourite tipple and try and stick to 1-2 units a day for women and 2-3 units a day for men • Alternate alcoholic drinks with soft drinks • Take advantage of mixers to extend drinks e.g. white wine spritzer – wine and soda water/low calorie lemonade • Opt for a tall thin glass to reduce the volume of alcohol consumed – hiball glass • Make sure you have some alcohol free days too • Look out for non alcoholic fruit punches and cocktail recipes

SNACK V.SENSIBLY

• Stock up on healthy snacks over Christmas e.g. unsalted nuts, dried fruits, satsumas and fresh fruit • Try not to snack often but when you do choose a healthy option • Look out for cake recipes that use vegetable oil instead of butter • Opt for a plain Christmas cake as it contains less fat when compared weight for weight with a normal sponge cake. • Keep your portion sizes reasonable

KEEP V.ACTIVE AND UNWIND

• By keeping active, you will help burn those extra calories, whether it’s keeping up your normal gym routine or a brisk walk during the festive break • Get on the dance floor at your Christmas party • Christmas can be stressful so share the chores and take some time out for yourself to relax and unwind • Struggling for exercise ideas? Come and see our v.excellent team at Velocity Health and Fitness to keep you in shape ready for 2014 ARTICLE: SAM TOMLINSON, VELOCITY HEALTH & FITNESS

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E JDUE NC We are pleased to bring you monthly reports and information regarding racing events held at Ringwood Raceway. We hope you will enjoy our monthly features where reports and happenings of Trojan Motorsports Ltd events will feature within The Game Magazine for your perusal. With 2013 rapidly drawing to a close, it creates a chance to look back at Ringwood’s year as a track and the future in 2014. It would be accurate to say that this year Ringwood has enjoyed a consistent turnout of excellent meetings, both for driver turnouts and in terms of the running of the show. The National Bangers scene at the track has come along in leaps and bounds, with, even at this early stage, drivers from across the UK and beyond showing interest in attending the £3000 Under 2 Litre UK Open next year in February. The three Unlimited meetings the track holds have all been well supported by both drivers and fans alike, and we hope this trend can be made even better as we head into the new year. We at Ringwood would like to sincerely thank every driver, mechanic, staff member, marshal, photographer and anyone else who attended and made Ringwood that little bit better this season, we hope to see you all again in the new year, keep checking the website www.trojaninternational.co.uk for news on fixtures and upcoming meetings.

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Car Show & Drifting Events Check the website: www.trojaninternational.co.uk for up to date information.

Forthcoming Events With the start of 2014 rapidly approaching, the main focus will be on the flurry of National Banger meetings at Ringwood at the start of the year. Saturday 4th January sees a new fixture for the track, Micro National Bangers “Best Buddies” teams of two. This event is gathering interest at a rapid rate with teams booking in regularly. Don’t miss it. Gates open at 4:00pm, racing at 6:00pm Saturday 1st February sees a huge National Banger event at the track, with two classes of Bangers, Under 2 ltr Front Wheel Drive and Under 2 ltr Rear Wheel Drive. Interest for this meet is growing by the day, with currently near 100 cars booked for the FWD class, with a lot more expected. Many teams are booked from the north such as the Predators, Aftermath and Mad Hatters, while from Essex the Midnight Runners and Cream Team are coming to do battle with the locals. Don’t miss this cracker of a meeting, gates open at 3:00pm with racing at 6:00pm.

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Have you prepared in any way for this one? It’s not an activity you can really train specifically for… I could have tried shimmying up my drain pipe and traversing the window ledge, but I wouldn’t know how to get down, apart from the obvious and just fall down! I hope there aren’t any drain pipes on the course; otherwise I’ve missed an opportunity! AFTER… You did it and completed the whole course! What did you think? WOW! I’m well impressed… that was great fun and what a way to getting back to nature by finding your inner monkey man (that Darwin chap is definitely onto something). The course was great - rope ladders, obstacles, zip wires and cargo nets. Tree top-tastic!

MISSION NO. 14 GO APE AT MOORS VALLEY Our new man, Dan did incredibly well last month when he had a go at Stand Up Paddleboarding. With the help of his great instructor, he was up and paddling along the Sandbanks coastline with only one fall…impressive! We sent Dan along to ‘Go Ape’, the original Tree Top Adventure experience set in the beautiful forest of Moors Valley Country Park to get at one with his inner Tarzan with some tree swinging action! We heard Dan wasn’t keen on heights so the fact it all takes place 11 metres above the forest floor made the morning even more amusing. With award winning high ropes, tunnels, nets and giant zip wires, it was set to be a fun challenge at Go Ape, Moors Valley…

Hi Dan, Well done on the SUP challenge! We were very impressed that you took to it so well…any plans to hit the water again soon? Yes and no… the SUP was great fun and it is something I could really get into but now we are coming into winter, I’ll leave the sea activities to those more dedicated to wearing a wetsuit than I. Brave souls!

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We’re off for some fresh air, fun and maybe a little bit of adrenaline thrown in at Go Ape, Moors Valley…have you ever done anything like this before? Nope, I’m more of a ‘keep my feet on the ground’ sort of guy but I will be looking to climb the ladder of success at Go Ape (excuse the pun) by completing the course in the quickest time… wish me luck.

What was the trickiest part and how did you handle the heights? The toughest bit was the stirrups that dangled on the end of the ropes. If you don’t angle your foot just right, you can’t get a good footing and you’re left hanging on for dear life until the stirrup settles enough for you to have another crack at it. You need a bit of upper body strength for that badger. I don’t suffer from vertigo, when you’re 6 foot 2 you get used to dizzying heights. As our instructor Dave said, best not to keep looking down, keep your head up and always stay focused on what you are doing. ALWAYS STAY ATTACHED TO THE SAFETY LINE. What was your favourite part? The zip wires are cool…you get to whoosh through the tree tops. Watch out for the landings though, you can get a little dirty if you don’t land on your feet…which my washing machine now knows about! Did you feel safe up in the trees and what was the team like? Your safety is primarily up to you, but as long as you read the information around the course and listen carefully to the instructors at the beginning, you’ll be safe. The Go Ape team were great; they explained everything and took us through lots of practice routines before we even got one foot off the ground. There is a children’s Tree Top Adventure course for under 10’s to do too… would you recommend it as a good family activity day? I definitely would… there were a couple of families with young children out doing the course which was great to see. They all looked like they were enjoying spending quality family time together in what is a challenging, exciting and fun outdoor activity. Well done, Dan for completing the challenge. We’ve got something great planned for 2014!

POOLE TOWN FC Est: 1880 Poole Town F.C. is a football club based in Poole, Dorset, England who play in the Southern League Premier Division after being promoted as champions of the Southern League Division One South and West in the 2012–13 season. They were established in 1890 and joined the Western League Division Two in 1930. The club is affiliated to the Dorset County Football Association and is a FA Charter Standard Community Club. They won the Western League title in 1957 and reached the First Round Proper of the FA Cup four times in their history. They play at Tatnam, Poole, and finished the 2008–09 season as “Double” winners – champions and Dorset Senior Cup winners. In 2009–10 they became back-to-back champions of the Wessex League and completed an unprecedented treble, winning the League for the 3rd time in a row in 2010–11. GROUND: TATNAM FARM NICKNAME: THE DOLPHINS COLOURS: RED & WHITE HALVED SHIRTS, RED SHORTS, WHITE SOCKS MANAGER: TOM KILLICK

PROFILE

The Clown – who keeps team spirits high? Warren Cummings- always up to no good and plays some horrid stunts on the lads.

Worst Dress Sense – who needs to update their threads?

Best Tekkers – who has the skills to pay the bills?

Taffy hands down wins this. Worst clobber I have ever seen! Absolute tramp and has a gilet like a bin bag, not to mention his £9.99 boots! Horrific!

Steve Devlin AKA Gypsy Dog! You’ll struggle to find a better striker of the ball.

Biggest Bottle Job – who always ducks out of a tackle? Carl Preston loves to shrug out of

Name: Dan Cann AKA Heskey , AKA Bendtner AKA Mark Henry DOB: 24/03/86 Position: Centre forward/Long Throw Specialist Number: 11 Time at the club: 6 years Previously at AFC Bournemouth, Dorchester and Slough Town, Dan joined the club from Lymington & New Milton for two seasons before a stay at Wimborne Town. He returned in 2010 where he quickly became a crowd favourite when he became a prolific force in Wessex Premier. His season was hampered last season as he suffered a serious knee injury in the late 2011/12 season but a quick recovery made the striker available in February and play an integral part in the cham-pionship winning side last season. His variation of goals comes from a number of positions across the front line as he is good with both feet and in the air. An important player for the team and team Captain. Nicknamed “Dan the Man” by the fans. If anyone can, Dan Cann can!

The Cheat – who loves a dive? a tackle but he does get kicked Close call between Jon Davies and Carl Preston, typical wingers!

A LOT!

The lightweight – who’s first to let the side down?

The team social spot – where is your designated club house on a Saturday Night?

Sam Clarke - he owns the book for worst excuses ever! Once missed training to go to Bingo with the mother-in-law!

Mr Vain – who absolutely rates themselves? Marvin Brooks AKA ‘the poodle’ AKA ‘Winehouse’! The vainest of creatures and a hair do like a poodle, hence the nickname!

Biggest liability on and off the pitch?

Jamie Whisken’s MTV Crib, you will more than likely find him walking around his lounge with a bottle of grey goose topless saying “I’m not even tensing”.

Who’s the longest in the shower? Well, now Walks has left for Weymouth, it’s a close call between Carl ‘the dome’ Preston and Marvin ‘the poodle’ Brooks

Dan Cann - Angry man on and off the pitch!

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Two designs giving the ultimate driving experience are gearing up for their unveiling in March 2014 in the eye-catching form of the new BMW 4 series convertible and the first ever BMW 2 series coupe. These premium vehicles redefine driving pleasure with the outstanding comfort, slick styling, distinguishing technical features epitomising elegance and power.

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In front of you, an empty road. Above you, blue sky. Every drive in the new BMW 4 Series Convertible offers an irresistible feeling of freedom. Regardless of whether the top is up or down, BMW’s designers and engineers set out to create a vehicle that provides an exhilarating sense of air and light. They achieved it.

Bold, unique, edgy the BMW 2 Series Coupé has everything that defines a sporty coupé. Its unmistakeably athletic design symbolises the driving dynamics that make it the best in its class and an M235i engine powers the BMW 2 Series Coupé from 0 to 62mph in just 4.8 seconds.

Flowing lines, a dynamic silhouette and aerodynamic design elements act to optically underline the sporting elegance of the convertible. The interior with its elegant ambience is designed exclusively with the driver in mind and displays excellent comfort, ingenious functionality and a high level of standard specification The three-piece retractable hardtop of the BMW 4 Series Convertible is distinguished by advanced soundproofing with its “noise-absorbing” headliner, ensuring quietness and genuine passenger comfort under all weather conditions – even in winter. When the top is down and stored in the boot, the standard load and unload assistance function pivots the folded roof in the luggage compartment upwards to provide ample storage space and easy access. Thus even large and bulky items and luggage can be conveniently stowed when the top is down. The low and sporty seats ensure more headroom as well as added rear legroom in comparison to the predecessor model. The design of the seats is new and includes integrated seatbelts. The seats are electrically adjustable as standard. If desired, the standard seats and the optional sport seats with recessed head restraints can be equipped with neck warmers for the driver and front passenger, an optional extra available for the first time. When the top is down, the temperature setting is automatically controlled in relation to the outdoor temperature and the speed of the vehicle.

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The sheer driving pleasure of the BMW 4 Series Convertible is accompanied by outstanding economy. The source of this low fuel consumption can be traced to BMW EfficientDynamics, with innovations that can be found throughout the new BMW 4 Series Convertible.

This is not the first time that BMW has treated the compact segment to its customary brand of driving pleasure. The BMW 1 Series, for example, has fulfilled this role for almost 10 years now, its standout position among its rivals rooted most prominently in its rear-wheel-drive concept (still a unique proposition in this class), powerful engines with BMW TwinPower Turbo technology and a compelling premium character. And now the BMW 2 Series Coupe takes the levels of driving pleasure on offer in a compact model to even greater heights. The new twodoor cuts a particularly impressive figure with its distinctive body design, a range of extremely powerful engines and specially configured chassis technology. The specific vehicle concept behind the BMW 2 Series Coupe – unique in its segment – is faithfully reflected in its body design. The two-door model is first and foremost a Coupe from the BMW brand, and the design features that identify a member of this special breed – a three-box body with clearly defined boot and low-slung silhouette, a long bonnet, doors with frameless windows and a dynamically stretched roofline flowing smoothly into the rear end – are carried over into a compact model with greater enthusiasm and intent than ever. The ultra-sporty driving characteristics of the BMW 2 Series Coupe – generated by a hand-picked selection of engines and chassis technology tuned to make the perfect pairing – are thus unambiguously expressed in the design of the exterior. Visit Ridgeway Bournemouth for more information or call 01202 902185 www.ridgewaybournemouthbmw.co.uk

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COMPETITION TIME

Tickets for you and three mates for AFC Bournemouth’s Sky Bet Championship League fixture against Huddersfield on Tuesday 28th January. 7.45pm kick-off. Simply answer this question: According to www.afcb.co.uk how tall is AFC Bournemouth defender and this month’s cover model Steve Cook? Please email your answer, name and contact email address to: competition@afcb.co.uk by 1st January 2014. Follow @afcbournemouth on Twitter as they will be revealing the answer in a tweet at some point during December, keep a look out! Terms & conditions: By entering this competition, you are giving AFC Bournemouth permission to add your email address to AFC Bournemouth’s bi weekly club e-newsletter. There is the option to unsubscribe at the bottom of each newsletter. Closing date is 1st January 2014. One lucky winner will be notified after the 1st January.

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HOW TO ENTER

The AFC Bournemouth Recap on the games, action and moments to remember from the last few weeks in our monthly feature, The AFC Bournemouth Gallery.

26/10/13 Leicester 2 AFC Bournemouth 1

Ryan Fraser looks for support on his return to the team.

The Cherries arrive for their first ever fixture at the King Power Stadium.

Tokelo Rantie goes to congratulate Marc Pugh after his stunning equaliser.

2/11/13 AFC Bournemouth 0 Bolton 2

Captain Tommy Elphick completes the pre-match formalities.

Lee Camp keeps a close eye on Neil Danns on his debut.

Lewis Grabban looks to put in a cross as the Cherries take on Bolton Wanderers.

9/11/13 Burnley 1 AFC Bournemouth 1

Tokelo Rantie is mobbed by his team-mates following his first goal in English football.

Elliott Ward looks to get on the end of a corner at Turf Moor.

Eddie Howe shakes hands with former Cherries striker Danny Ings.

Steve Cook and Tommy Elphick look to get on the end of a corner.

Matt Ritchie makes his return from injury, replacing Tokelo Rantie after an hour.

Ryan Fraser also made his comeback and went close with a late header. PICTURES: SEEKER NEWS

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23/11/13 AFC Bournemouth 0 Derby 1

AFC Bournemouth Follow Dorset’s number one team and keep up to date with the highs, the lows and all the latest news from the club in The Game. “I can’t remember too much about how it went or whether I did well or not, but I remember being called into a room for a chat with one of the coaches. They told me that I wasn’t ready to get a contract with the academy and I just went back to my Sunday league club,” he said.

e h t p U The changing game He didn’t know it at the time, but this was the game that would change Harry Cornick’s life. It wasn’t a cup final or title decider, but a reserve team game in front of a few hundred people on a cold November afternoon. Bristol Rovers were the visitors to the Goldsands Stadium and Cornick, on trial from Wessex League side Christchurch, was on the bench. A strong Cherries side featuring Steve Cook, Eunan O’Kane and Wes Fogden were firmly in control by the time the Poole Grammar pupil came on for the substitute appearance that convinced Eddie Howe he was worth an 18-month contract. It took Cornick less than two minutes to find the back of the net, collecting the ball on the edge of the area, driving past his marker and drilling home with his right foot in a 4-1 win. Sat in the Hurn Bridge club house at the home of his former club almost 12 months on, it’s only now he can truly appreciate the importance of the 18 minutes that turned him into a professional footballer.

“I think I have improved a lot. My technique has got better, but I’m still trying to do what I used to do and take players on...”

“It was a massive game. If I hadn’t scored then maybe the club wouldn’t have taken me on and I wouldn’t be here now,” he says. “Looking back on it, it changed my life because if it had gone differently then I could be somewhere else right now. I didn’t really know what to expect going into the game because with some trials you can think you did well and they don’t take you on, or you can play badly but the coaches see something they like in you. I just did the best I could and it has paid off nicely. At that point, I had a few offers from other clubs. But we spoke about what we could do and I knew Bournemouth was a good club that was on the rise. It was definitely the right decision to come here.”

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If things had worked out differently Cornick would now be a fresher in his first term at university, studying physiotherapy. But the chance to turn pro was something that he just couldn’t turn down. “It was never really my intention to be a footballer. I had a set route that I was going to follow; I was going to go to school, do certain subjects and then go to university. I always had a plan, but when the interest came along it changed that,” he added. “I could always go back and try to do what I wanted to do and become a physio, but footballers don’t have long careers. You can go to uni at any time, but you can’t say no to being a footballer.” Only four miles separate Hurn Bridge and the Goldsands Stadium, but Cornick knows he has come a long way in a short space of time from when he was attracting scouts to Christchurch with his exciting wing play. “I think I have improved a lot. My technique has got better, but I’m still trying to do what I used to do and take players on,” he added. “I’m doing more in the gym with the fitness coaches because I’m not the strongest. There’s always extras on after training too and Purchy and the gaffer are encouraging me to do more and work on things. It’s important to stick to your strengths and for me that’s running with the ball, but I know I have weaknesses I need to work on to become an all-round better player.” However, the 18-year-old’s pace and raw talent has caught Eddie Howe’s attention and he has been included in two first team squads this season. Most recently Cornick was named amongst the substitutes for the away fixture against Leeds United, an evening he describes as a ‘crazy’ and a ‘ridiculous’ experience. “When I first joined I wanted to be in the development squad team and to see how well I could do, but things have moved very quickly to be involved with the first team,” he said. “I have targets but it’s going to be difficult to get into the squad. I’m not setting my sights too high in terms of appearances, my main focus is just to improve. I know that I need to do well in the development games because that’s the main way I can impress. “We will see what happens this season. Hopefully I will keep on improving and if I do well, then I will still be here doing what I do.”

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Cornick was no stranger to trials and regularly requested time off in the final year of the studies for his A-Levels to travel to clubs in hope of earning a contract, but this wasn’t the first time the Cherries had taken a look at the winger. As a 12-year-old he had been invited to train with the academy for what ultimately proved to be an unsuccessful two-week period.

“At the time, I thought that my chance was gone and I wasn’t going to be a professional footballer, which is what every kid dreams of doing. But it has been strange the way it has all worked out and now it’s much better than when I was here before and I was told I wasn’t good enough.”

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