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COVERING LOCAL SPORTS IN OUR COMMUNITYFEB/MAR 2016 VOL 1 - ISSUE 1

Total SportsCLARINGTON

Clarington Spring Basketball Programs pg 8

Green Gaels Junior BReady for 2016 Season pg 18

Youth Sports It’s Time For A Change pg 4

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ContributorsBill Crowdis, Clarington Basketball

Mark Bishara, West Bowmanville DentalFaye Reid, Keep Smiling Dental HygieneGreg Roosenboom, Bowmanville Sports

LeagueRenee Sutton-Hardy, CC Visionary Centre

Nancy Metcalf, Wellness PathBrody Langlois, Clarington PhysiotherapyDustin Newhook, Eleven Photography MD

Mary Giacalone, Scary SkateR.N. Whitehead, Oxford Learning


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IN THIS ISSUE

4-5 Youth Sports6 Keep your teeth safe8 Clarington basketball to host the OBA9 Clarington spring basketball programs10 Keep smiling dental hygiene12 Bowmanville sports leagues13 Something for Everyone CC visionary centre14 Allergies got you down?16 Clarington minor lacrosse19 Green Gaels Junior B lacrosse20 What can physiotherapy do for you?21 March break basketball camp22 Turn baby turn23 Making sense of report cards

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Welcome to the Machine

“Welcome my son, welcome to the machine.Where have you been? It’s alright we know where

you’ve been.You’ve been in the pipeline, filling in time, provided with toys and Scouting for Boys.

You bought a guitar to punish your ma,And you didn’t like school, and you know you’re

nobody’s fool,So welcome to the machine.

Welcome my son, welcome to the machine.What did you dream? It’s alright we told you what

to dream.You dreamed of a big star, he played a mean guitar,He always ate in the Steak Bar. He loved to drive in

his Jaguar.So welcome to the machine” - Pink Floyd

On the other end of youth sports we have kids who are training and playing like professional athletes. Kids are getting into organized sports at an earlier age then in the past. They call it ‘playing sports’ but it is actually ‘being coached in sports’. Playing the game is not the same as being coached in a sport. We are seeing coaching and early specialization happening at very young ages. We are also seeing third party handlers involved and corrupt practices as the level of competition gets higher. We are also seeing early burnout because of rigorous training and competition schedules. Overuse injuries are going unmonitored along with concussion issues that don’t have proper baseline testing and proper recovery times.

“This is how it should be done. This style is identical to none” - Rakim

Over-coaching and the development process of young athletes in organized ‘sports’ is smothering kids instincts of how to just ‘play’ the game. I’m not saying there’s a perfect answer to balancing and controlling the transition from recreational activities to competitive sport. However,

coaches should not focus on winning. Winning is a product of doing things the right way for the long term development and growth of each young athlete.

Parents need to educate themselves or seek third party counsel regarding their children’s sports endeavours. The connection between success in academics and athletics is an important factor when looking to move up to the next level.

Builders, administrators, officials, etc... You have to listen to your coaches and players. They are on the front line, they live their sports, while the rest of us only get to live through them. Let them have a voice and in return, communicate openly and be willing to make changes that will positively affect and improve the current culture and environment of your respective sports organizations.

“It’s time for us, as a people, to start making some changes. Let’s change the way we eat, let’s change the way we live and let’s change the way we treat each other.... It’s on us to do what we gotta do” - Tupac

By: Bill Crowdis

Youth Sports - How it Was, How it Is and How it Should BeWe are a product of our environment. The place we live, the people we see and the things we do during our youth, lays the foundation for who we are and who we will become.

Everyone has heard someone mention, “back in my day, this is how it was...”. I was a 70’s baby, raised in the 80’s and grew up in the 90’s. If you needed information, you asked your parents, checked the encyclopedia, or grabbed a map to see where the closest library may be. The majority of my time was spent outside, and while my Mother fed me and kept a roof over my head, it was in fact the streets that raised me, and it was the streets that introduced me to sports.

We played baseball, road hockey, soccer, basketball, spud, red rover, tag, hide and seek. I spent countless hours of time playing these games, and when I was not playing I was on the move, either walking, running or riding (bikes or boards) to go somewhere, or just do something. This childhood is familiar to most people, and the older you are, the more you appreciate “the good ole’ days”.

In the good ole days, we knew how to play. We may have had a favourite uncle teach you how to kick and pass a soccer ball on the sidewalk, or an older friend who would play catch with you until someone’s arm started to get sore. We didn’t need to be coached on how to have fun. We had peers who were in the same mind set, and we learned from, and taught each other how to play.

“...But things have changed, and that’s the way it is” - Tupac

I have coached at the college level and I know the many issues that plague my comrades in coaching. This is a winning focused level, for the most part, with a lot of adult-management requirements, or as I like to put it, baby sitting for adults. There are so many issues a coach must balance when trying to get 15-20 ‘grown’ people to commit to your success plan. This is a completely different end of the sports spectrum, but the issues within our current youth sports model come to light at this end of an athletes shelf life. I’m not going to get into that perspective, not today at least.

At the other end of the spectrum, you have 3-18 year olds. You could call this the early development years, kids, children, youth, etc... This is when most people’s ‘athletic careers’ start and end, if it actually ever started at all. As parents, we want the best for our kids, and when the best is not available we will settle for at least better then how we had it. For the most part, kids have it better then their parents, but not because the parenting is getting better. It has more to do with evolution and technological advances. Information isn’t just a click away, we are literally plugged into the idiot box.

The state of youth sports could be summed up in a lot of ways. On one end you have kids who are trapped on the ‘net’ or ‘web’. Screen time is at an all time high for people of all ages. Television was known in my family as ‘The Idiot Box’, Because too much TV time made you an idiot, I suppose. Nowadays, we have portable idiot boxes, and everyone has one. Families are spending more time being in front or plugged into their idiot boxes, rather then being active in sports or their community. The streets aren’t raising these kids, the Internet is.

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KEEP YOUR TEETH SAFE Q&A with Dr. Mark Bishara What can I do to prevent injury to my child’s mouth and teeth during sports?

The key to injury prevention is wearing a mouthguard. Not only will it protect your teeth from injury but it also acts as a cushion to prevent more serious injuries of the neck and jaw as well as concussions. I’ve seen a few different types of mouthguards out there. Which is best?

There are three basic types of mouthguards. The best option is a custom fitted sports mouthguard made by your dentist.

1. Stock mouthguards are pre-formed and not customized in any way. They are bulky, uncomfortable and can make talking and breathing difficult.

2. Boil and Bite mouthguards are made of a material that can be warmed up and then molded into your mouth yourself to achieve a better fit than stock mouthguards.

3. Custom fitted mouthguards are made by your dentist off of a dental impression to fit your mouth perfectly. No warming and molding is necessary, as it will be made customized to fit your mouth.

What should we do if our child has their tooth knocked out in an accident?

If an adult tooth is knocked completely out act as fast as you can and rinse it under water and try to place it back in its socket. It is important that you not scrub the tooth, simply rinse, as this will affect its chances of survival. If you cannot place the tooth back putting it in cold milk is the next best option and then get to your dentist as soon as possible so they can re-insert it. If our child chips or breaks their teeth during a game what should we do?

Call your dentist immediately and explain the injury. If the tooth is in a great deal of pain your child should come in as soon as possible as the break may be deeper and needs immediate attention. On the other hand, if it is a smaller break with little to no pain, it will likely only need a white filling to repair the break.

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Clarington Basketball Plays Host for the Ontario Basketball League Over 1,200 basketball players, coaches, and families will be descending on the Clarington region as a part of the newly formed Ontario Basketball League. Games will be played at St. Stephens CSS in Bowmanville and Holy Trinity CSS in Courtice, with divisions ranging from under 10 years olds to under 12 years. Games times will be 9:00am, 10:30am, 12:00pm, 1:30pm, 3:00pm, 4:30pm, & 6:00pm Saturday February 27 & Sunday February 28.

Boston Pizza - Bowmanville will be handing out Player of the game awards for each team following all 42 games that will be played over the course of the weekend. Those visiting families and groups are invited to stop by Boston Pizza for their teams and families to recharge in between games. Be sure to participate in the BP Rewards program, by writing ‘OBA’ or Clarington Total Sports ‘CTS’ on your bill and dropping it in the BP Rewards box. Proceeds from BP Rewards will go towards developing youth sports in Clarington, helping those in need within our

ONTARIO BASKETBALL LAUNCHES THE ONTARIO BASKETBALL LEAGUE

On May 19, Ontario Basketball (OBA) officially launched its new league – Ontario Basketball League (OBL). The league is part of an overall shift in competition structure and will begin play in the Fall of 2015.

“The formation of the Ontario Basketball League is an extremely positive step for our organization,” said Jason Jansson, executive director, Ontario Basketball. “We are excited to offer a periodized competition environment and look forward to collaborating with our member clubs to make this league a tremendous success for our athletes.”

With the continued growth and participation in basketball it

is ever important that OBA ensure it is providing structure and leadership grounded in athlete-centered development and competition. Specifically, there have been many leagues forming across the province outside Ontario Basketball’s governance, which create conflicting programs for our young athletes, resulting in over-competing and under-training during critical developmental years.

The OBL, created and run by Ontario Basketball, will help promote and regulate the development of basketball across the province and support its 180 affiliated member clubs. The OBL has been designed to service all member clubs using Canadian Sport for Life (CS4L) guidelines aimed at providing teams with meaningful OBA sanctioned league competition leading up to Ontario Cup Provincial Championships.

The league will be open to both genders at all ages (U10 Novice to U19 Junior) and all levels of play (i.e., A, AA, AAA) and all teams competing in the league will be eligible for the 2016 Ontario Cup. While most games will be held in central locations, the league model will be inclusive of member clubs with geographic barriers and host games in numerous regions across the province.

“This is a great milestone that will contribute to the ongoing growth and popularity of the game of basketball in Ontario and Canada,” said Greg Verner, president, Ontario Basketball. “The advancement of this league will provide the opportunity for our coaches and athletes to continue to develop and elevate their skills.”

More info about the OBA and OBL can be found at www.basketball.on.ca

Clarington Spring Basketball Programs

CBA 3on3 Ages 7-18yearsClarington Basketball Academy’s 3on3 Basketball Program is the best way for youth to learn how to play the game of basketball.

Players have more opportunities to get the ball during game play while learning 1on1, 2on2 and 3on3 concepts. High quality, professional coaching staffs that truly understand the development process in youth sport.

The C.B.A. 3on3 program is focused on developing fundamental skills through team concepts and fair play.

Individual challenges & team competitions give each player the opportunity to develop at their own pace.

Spring programs start in AprilNewcastle Sundays, 6:30-7:30pm (7-9yrs) and 7:30-8:30pm (10-12yrs) and 8:30-9:30pm (13-18yrs) at Newcastle & District Recreation Complex, 1780 Rudell Rd. Newcastle, ON

Lil Dribblers Introduction to Basketball for children ages 3-7 years old.

At this age we are encouraging basic movements through running,

dribbling, passing and shooting activities, while underlining the importance of social development. We offer a holistic culture, led by professional coaching staffs, who truly understand the long term development process in youth sport.

Basketball is a great introduction for kids and sport. Shooting, Passing and Dribbling are skills matched perfectly to youngsters, allowing them to experience an athletic outlet without too much equipment or over-scheduling.

Spring programs start in AprilCourtice Tuesdays, 5:00-6:00pm (3-5yrs) and 6:00-7:00pm (5-7yrs) at South Courtice Arena, 1695 Prestonvale Rd. Courtice, ON

Bowmanville Wednesdays, 5:00-6:00pm (3-7yrs) at Knox CS, 410 North Scugog Ct, Bowmanville, ON

Newcastle Sundays, 5:30-6:30pm (3-7yrs) at Newcastle & District Recreation Complex, 1780 Rudell Rd. Newcastle, ON

REP League The Clarington Basketball R.E.P. League tips off its Spring Season April 6, 2016 with a unique approach to youth basketball. Participants will be divided into teams that represent

communities throughout the Municipality of Clarington and outlying areas. Teams from Courtice, Bowmanville, Newcastle and surrounding areas will compete as Regional Elite Programs (REP). This program will give players a

platform to develop their skills and love for the game, while having the opportunity to represent their community on the court. Each player receives a team jersey.

Each session begins with a warm-up and skill development that includes ball-handling, passing, shooting, defense, footwork and rebounding. Following warm-up and skill development, players participate in structured competitions with a focus on teamwork and fair play. Participants will show improvement in confidence levels, encouraging them to continue their interest and passion for the game of basketball. REP League exposes players to a competitive, but friendly environment.

Wednesdays @ Knox CS 410 North Scugog Ct. BowmanvilleApril 6 - May 25, 20165:00-6:00pm Grades 1-46:00-7:00pm Grades 4-77:00-8:00pm Grades 7-108:00-9:00pm Grades 10 and up

DK Dragons BasketballIt is our goal to enhance and improve players’ skill levels through quality instruction and coaching, while establishing a positive environment based on teamwork

and sportsmanship. We are committed to this future, providing the highest level of training, focusing on skill development and having fun!

Advanced Skills Training Tuesdays @ 2038 Nash Rd. Bowmanville, ON

6:30 pm to 8:00 pm Advanced Training Sessions with Coach Curry. Every player needs to develop their skills sets through game situation drills and challenges while developing shooting techniques, ball handling and passing fundamentals. Ages 8-18

Strength and Skills Training Thursdays @ 2038 Nash Rd. Bowmanville, ON

6:30 pm to 8:00 pm Strength and Skills Training Sessions with Coach Crowdis and Coach Barltrop . Every player needs to put time into developing their strength, speed and agility in order to become complete and well rounded athletes. Ages 8-12

Advanced Skills Training Sundays @ 2038 Nash Rd. Bowmanville, ON

10:00 am to 11:30 am Advanced Training Sessions with Coach Curry. Every player needs to develop their skills sets through game situation drills and challenges while developing shooting techniques, ball handling and passing fundamentals. Ages 8-18

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KEEP SMILING DENTAL HYGIENE

Welcome to the First Edition of Clarington Total Sports!

My name is Faye Reid and I am the proud owner of Keep Smiling Dental Hygiene – specializing in mobile and in office dental hygiene and whitening. I have loved working as a Dental Hygienist for over 15 years and proud to have my own business for the past 3 years as an Independent Dental Hygienist, focusing on educating my patients and providing a positive dental experience.

Many people ask me- What is an Independent Dental Hygienist (IDH)?

Independent Dental Hygienists are experienced dental health care professionals that focus on prevention and client centered care. In 2007 Dental Hygienists were given permission as regulated health professionals to practice independently providing a choice to patients on their oral health care provider. It is now recognized that we are specialists focusing on preventing teeth and gum disease.

Many hygienists practice in non-traditional settings such as an IDH office, or with mobile equipment in patients private homes, long term care facilities and retirement residences. This is a great option for those with mobility issues, anxiety and fear, busy families with children or those that will enjoy a more relaxed dental setting in the comfort of their home. Wheelchair patients can have their dental cleaning directly in their dental chair.

Some of the benefits of an Independent Dental Hygienist include;

• Consistent care with the same provider• More affordable option with the fee guide approximately 20-30% less than the ODA fee guide for dentists• Minimal wait times for appointment bookings• Comfortable setting without any typical dental noises, odours or distractions • Provider will be on time and the proper allotment of time to complete your care.

We submit your dental insurance with no payment upfront as a convenience to our patients and accept Healthy Smiles and ODSP programs. For our non-insured patients we ensure there are no barriers to receiving dental hygiene care.

At Keep Smiling Dental Hygiene we strive to provide comprehensive dental hygiene care that will exceed your expectations at every visit. We have convenient office locations in Bowmanville and Pickering as well as our mobile Dental Hygiene care servicing Eastern Ontario.

By FAYE REID

Some of the services that we can provide at Keep Smiling Dental Hygiene if recommended include:

• Comprehensive Oral Assessment of Soft and Hard Tissues

• Oral Cancer Screening• Teeth scaling (cleaning)• Polish and stain removal• Fluoride treatments for cavity

prevention• Desensitizing sensitive teeth• Oral Hygiene Instruction• Denture Cleansing• Bad breath and Dry mouth

consultations• Children’s first visits• Pregnancy oral health care• Teeth whitening• Special needs patient care• Referrals to appropriate healthcare

providers

Our website www.keepsmilingdentalhygiene.com

provides more information for new patients.

Please contact Faye Reid, 905-431-3388

for an appointment

The 7th Package Includes:• Skate in the starting line-up at the start of the game• Stand on the blue line during the National Anthem • Oshawa Generals jersey signed by the team• Ten tickets to the game

Book Your 7th Skater Today!Contact Jason Hickman at 905-433-0900 EXT. 2226 or [email protected]

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Bowmanville Sports Leagues Bringing More Choice Clarington’s premium spot for adult sports leagues within the community. Catering to all adult, coed experience levels. Fun, fair gameplay in Bowmanville.

Bowmanville Sports Leagues is bringing more choice for adults to get out, be active and have fun after work right here in town! We’ve established an adult volleyball league with 10 teams and will be adding divisions in the upcoming season. Next, we are planning to launch Dodgeball, 7vs7 Soccer & Beach Volleyball in the summer of 2016.

All of our sports leagues are coed and will be located across various venues in Clarington. We believe you should be able to have fun, exercise and meet new people right in your very own community. You can join as a team or as an individual for most of the sports we offer.

Our goal is to serve Bowmanville and the surrounding communities with fun, fair, and exciting game play. We cater to all adult sports enthusiasts of any experience. For more information and to get playing today, find us here:

Facebook/BowmanvilleSportsInstagram & Twitter: @FollowBSL

Web: www.BowmanvilleSports.com

• Upcoming Leagues (All leagues are Adult 18+ & Coed):Indoor Dodgeball - 6v6 - Registration open - Deadline Feb 15, 2016

• Indoor Volleyball - 6v6 - Registration will open March 2, 2016 - Spots are limited

• Beach Volleyball - 6v6, 4v4, 2v2 - Registration will open this spring

• Soccer - 7v7 - Registration will open this spring

As a Mom I know how challenging it is to make sure your children are enrolled in all the extra curricular activities they need. Running from here to there can be very taxing on time and money. Not to mention as parents we are lost in the shuffle. CC Visionary Centre hopes to lessen those worries by offering multiple activities at one site.

CC Visionary Centre is so much more than meets the eye. Our private school offers a personalized learning approach balancing academics with real life experiences. We believe that childhood shapes the child for life. Our goal is to offer experiences that challenge the academic, social, creative and athletic abilities in all. Not limiting to just children, our adult day program gives special needs adults a warm environment to learn, relax and have fun in, assessing that some adults may need full time care, part time care or workshops.

Seeing even more need we decided to embark on a High Five Certified Recreational Program for children, youth and adults. Our perfectly named program, YES (Youth Empowering Society) is a culmination of several youths brainstorming, designing and implementing a wonderful program. Our YES program will feature many different workshops all with an athletic, academic or creative base. Looking for a chance to learn a new sport? Your child need tutoring? Have a budding artist? We are here for

you! We welcome you to stop by and to offer suggestions as we want you to help us help you.

Join us for a preteen dance the third Friday of every month.

Or our Friday ladies night, every three weeks.

We are excited about our up and coming MVP (Most Versatile Person) contest. Calling all hockey goalies! We invite you to stop by our off-ice goalie training room, A Goalie’s Home. Spearheaded by two AAA goalies combining their knowledge and expertise with the goalie fitness equipment to make a sure fire win. Your goalie training would not be limited to the training room as at our disposal we have a 6000 square foot gym and a very spacious yard.

Any coaches looking for space to run drills either inside or out? Stop by to see our gym and yard. Just may be the space you are looking for to help train.

To find out more about our programs visit us at www.courticeclubhouse.com.

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Allergies Got You Down? What Can You Do About It?Allergy symptoms are our bodies way of showing rejection to something it should be able to understand, but what you may not know is when we have allergies or food sensitivities, our immune system is working overtime and it could be dragging you down in many ways, including an impact on your performance.

What symptoms are we looking for? Sneezing, coughing, gas, bloating, skin issues, itchy eyes, runny nose, congestion, fatigue, feeling unwell, IBS symptoms, brain fog, cravings…What are you reacting to? Our Holistic Allergy Team connects what you’re exposed to, to what is triggering the reaction. It can depend on the time of year and what’s out in the air, or it can depend on the foods you are eating… either way the allergy symptoms are your bodies way of saying ‘no thank you’ and getting rid of it abnormally, rather than through the proper detox pathways.

But what can you do about it? You can’t live in a bubble! It sounds too good to be true, but we have an allergy process that really works! One that safely re-introduces a substance to your body’s ‘energetic memory bank’ so your immune system will learn to see allergens as simply conditions of your environment and not dangerous toxins that must activate a serious immune response.

The best evidence of the effectiveness is the hundreds of testimonials from people who have tried it. While some may remain skeptical of advances in holistic approaches, there are many who have experienced long-lasting and life changing relief from food allergies or environmental sensitivities.

Want to know more about the process? We will first assess your symptoms to narrow down the potential triggers. After testing we proceed with the corrective care by re- introducing the proper frequency of these stressors that your body is rejecting (through a natural and painless

no needle electro-acupuncture method). In the case of an allergy or sensitivity, your immune system is intolerant and over-reacts to a substance it should be recognizing properly. It is confused and sees it as a threat. This causes your body to react by trying to get the substance out (through rashes, sneezing, coughing, runny nose or eyes, gas, bloating, irritable bowel symptoms or even fat storage). The corrective process stimulates your body to recognize the allergen again by neutralizing the confusion and bringing your body back to homeostasis (balance). Your body will recognize it and process it properly so that is does not have to react. It sounds too good to be true, but it works! Food sensitivities, seasonal allergies, animals, dusts, molds... you name it! Testing is done through applied kinesiology, a type of muscle testing which is painless and non-invasive.

If you are interested in experiencing this for yourself, call Wellness Path at 905-623-9232 to book

an initial assessment. If you want to know more contact Nancy, our clinic director at

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What can physiotherapy do

for you? By Brody Langlois, BScKin, MScPT

What is physiotherapy? Physiotherapy is the practice of restoring function after an injury, promoting optimal mobility, preventing disease, injury, or disability, and management of acute and chronic conditions. A physical therapist is a trained professional who can assess, diagnose, and treat a variety of different injuries and conditions. Physiotherapists work in many different locations, including hospitals, private practices, long term care homes, sports teams, and rehabilitation centers.

Sporting activities have within them an inherent risk for injury. Injuries can happen to anyone, from a top ranked soccer star, to a casual jogger. A

physiotherapist can help get you back to your sport sooner and with less pain.

So when should you come and see a physiotherapist? Physiotherapists can be beneficial in any stage of injury. Even before an injury occurs, physiotherapists can screen for muscle weaknesses, create a focused exercise program for you, and provide education on self-management and injury risk reduction. In the early stages after an injury (hours to a couple days), physiotherapists can help reduce pain and inflammation through various modalities, as well as provide education on what activities should and should not be performed in order to see the best results for recovery. Following this, physiotherapists can help restore full function and return to sport.

What sorts of things should you expect from your physiotherapist? A

comprehensive assessment by a physical therapist should involve a detailed history of

your injury and function,

assessment of your range of motion and strength, as well as a variety of

special tests specific to your injury. These assessment findings are analyzed and used to create a diagnosis. Using your goals and current level of function, a treatment plan will be created. This treatment plan could involve a number of things including: therapeutic exercises, therapeutic modalities, manual mobilizations, massage, education, environmental adaptations, and many others.

One of the most beneficial tools used by physiotherapists is therapeutic exercises. Muscle imbalances can put someone at a much higher risk of developing injuries, and targeted exercises can help to eliminate these imbalances. Assessment by a physiotherapist can help identify and address these imbalances, before an injury even happens. However, if you’ve already had an injury, targeted stretching and strengthening exercises created by your physiotherapist can improve your outcome and get you back to your sport faster.

Seeing a physiotherapist either proactively before injury occurs or after an injury has already happened are both ways to keep you safe and healthy in your sport, so see your local physiotherapist today!

For more information or to book your assessment contact Clarington Physiotherapy Health and Wellness Centre at 905-240-WELL (9355), or email us at [email protected]. Visit our website at www.claringtonphysio.ca.

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Green Gaels Junior B Lacrosse Ready for 2016 SeasonThe Green Gaels are back with a vengeance for the 2016 season, and only one result is acceptable, a Founder’s Cup Championship. The Gaels are hard at work this season improving to meet that goal and need your support to do it.

GREENGAELS.COM is your source for all Gaels news and stats. We update the site as often as possible and do our best to bring you as much information as possible.

Don’t forget you can also like the Gaels on Facebook and follow the @GreengaelsJrB on Twitter

We’ll see you at the rink!Green Gaels Annual Czech Republic Trip April 20 - 23Since 2007 the Green Gaels have made it a tradition to travel to Prague for the Aleš Hřebeský Memorial tour-nament held by Lacrosse Club Custodes Sokol Radotín. The tournament is held each year to honour its former player who tragically died in the autumn of 1993. Today the Aleš Hřebeský Memorial is the most prestigious box-lacrosse event in Europe with teams from nine countries participating. The Gaels made their first trip to Prague in 2007 and ended up going undefeated and winning the championship. They have continued to go back to the event every year capturing the championship again in 2010.

Photos by: Devyn Gallagher

2015 Green Gaels Award WinnersOffensive Player of the Year: Jeff Fernandes and Jeremy McWattersDefensive Player of the Year: Ben PitchforthRookie of the Year: Joel Watson and Bryce TolmieDoug Luey Most Likely to Succeed Award: Andrew JohnsonGrinder of the Year: Mack SchreursMost Underrated Player of the Year: Matt ShandJim Bishop Dedication & Perserverance Award: Will PetschenigPresident’s Award: Kenny Johnston

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2016 Home ScheduleThursday, April 28, Mississauga, 8:00PM

Thursday, May 5, Orillia, 8:00PMSaturday, May 7, Kahnawake, 7:00PMSunday, May 8, Akwesasne, 2:00PMThursday, May 12, Oakville, 8:00PM

Thursday, May 19, Brampton, 8:00PMThursday, May 26, Newmarket, 8:00PM

Thursday, June 2, Markham, 8:00PMThursday, June 9, Halton Hills, 8:00PMThursday, June 16, Markham, 8:00PM

All games played at the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex, 2440 Hwy 2, Bowmanville, ON L1C 3K2

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THE CHAMPIONS PACKAGE:•Tickets to the game•Invitations•Special gift for the birthday child•60 minutes free Jump time at Sky Zone•Loot bags and Cupcakes for each child•Birthday shout-out on the video board and over the PA system

Book Your Birthday Pack Today!Contact Chris Van Dusen at 905-433-0900 EXT. 2238 or [email protected]

Celebrate your birthday with

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March BreakBasketball Camp

Clarington Basketball Academy’s March Break Camp is the most comprehensive and challenging basketball camp experience you will find anywhere. In partnership with the Municipality of Clarington, this five day camp will give each camper a fun basketball training experience from a wide arrange of guest coaches and instructors in the sport. You will grow and develop your game in ways you never thought possible.

Youth Camp Ages 7-12March 14-18, 2016 $159.12

The perfect camp for the beginner just looking for a fun basketball experience or the serious players that want to improve their skills.

*Register Online www.claringtoneazyreg.ca Using Barcode: 386576

Boot Camp Ages 13-18March 14-18, 2016 $159.12

This is the perfect opportunity for serious players to elevate their game to new heights*Register Online www.claringtoneazyreg.ca Using Barcode: 396577

**Register Onsite at any of the Municipality of Clarington Recreation Facility Locations

Submitted By: Clarington Basketball Academy

Camp Head Coach Jovain Wilson

Coach Wilson is the Head Coach of the SS Fleming College Knights program, in Peterborough, ON. During his playing days, Jovain was a prolific scorer and garnered many awards and achievements , most notably being National Player for Canadian Colleges (CCAA). Coach Wilson will share his knowledge and experiences playing and help those young players looking to prepare for the next level.

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Training

By: Mary Giacalone “Scary Mary”

Turn Baby Turn As a hockey player you need to be able to turn in any direction, at any moment, anywhere in the game. Sometimes your turns are at the same speed that you’re skating at and sometimes you need to increase your speed or accelerate while turning. Being able to turn on a dime is important. Transition is the change in the direction of travel. To watch a player transition properly in a game is exciting. Being able to respond quickly and efficiently is an important skating skill. We are going to cover the technique on a two foot turn and a tight turn that are often used in games.

Two Foot TurnsThis turn is the easiest of all turns to master. Here are the specific steps broken down if the skater needs to turn from forward to backwards.

1) The skater has to glide forward on both skates. I am always stressing that the skater needs to have a deep knee bend preferably at 90 degrees. My saying is “bend your knees and not your back”. I often see skaters not low enough going into their turns.

2) As soon as you want to turn backwards you need to ease up and release your weight while rotating your upper body which is your head, shoulders, and chest as well as your hips (180 degrees) and fully turn backwards. You may even slightly jump while doing this. Doing that is fine.

3) As soon as you’re done turning keep your knees in that nice deep knee bend, and continue skating. If we do this in the opposite direction we would then be gliding backwards on both skates, again staying low with a deep knee bend. As soon as you are ready to turn forward, ease up and release your weight and again rotate your upper body (head, shoulders, and chest) and your hips to fully turn forward. Bend your knees stay low and continue skating.

Tight TurnWhen a player is executing a tight turn they are skating forward and would continue skating forward but in a new direction, upon completing the tight turn. When you are executing a tight turn it is divided into an entry phase and an exit phase. This turn requires a deep knee bend and great edges from both skates, with the player’s upper body position and weight balanced properly.

1) The player must start this turn with both skates on the ice.

The inside skate is on a deep outside edge while the outside skate is on an inside edge. I find that skaters who are not confident on using both edges from both skates at the same time tend to lift their inside foot. I call this the ballerina toe. We want the skaters to keep both skates on the ice.

2) The outside leg starts to cut into the ice with a hard c-cut push giving the skater power and acceleration. The deeper the skaters edges are the sharper the tight turn will be.

3) The skater needs to make sure that their body weight is on the back half of their blades. If their weight is on the front half of their blades they will skid and not cut into the ice.

4) As the skater exits the tight turn they need to keep their shoulders parallel to the ice. This will give you greater balance and stability. I am always explaining to my skaters that they need to keep their inside shoulder slightly higher than their outside shoulder. Leaning into the turn at a high speed will cause a loss of balance.

Practice these two types of turns at a slower than game speed as well as executing them with your hockey stick up across the shoulders. This will help you obtain the feeling of keeping your shoulders parallel to the ice. I think some great tools we all have access to nowadays are I pad’s or cameras on our phones. Have a teammate, coach, friend, or parent video yourselves executing the turns. This is a great way to see if you were bending over with your back instead of your knees, or if you were keeping your shoulders parallel to the ice.

Until next time Scary Mary says see you at the rink ...

Mary Giacalone “Scary Mary”Head Instructor/Owner of Scary Skate Inc.www.scaryskate.comwww.facebook.com/scaryskate@scary_skate

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Making Sense of Report Cards: A Three-Step Guide For Parents

Report cards can be stressful for students, and for parents alike. While poor grades signal that students may be off track academically, parents and students can work together to create a plan to address any issues before the next report card arrives.

Step 1: Read the Report Card

Before reading the report card, keep the following in mind:• It’s Still Early—this is the first report card, which means

that there is ample opportunity to make improvements. • Language—report cards often contain confusing

educational jargon. Forget the gobbledygook and focus on the teacher’s comments. These comments can give you a better idea of how your child is performing overall.

• Remember the context—some school years are more challenging than others. Certain grades are transition years, such as the first year of high school, or the shift from early to middle school.

• Problems require Action—the report card is a red flag. Act now, or the urgency of the bad report card will be forgotten, and no progress will be made.

Step 2: Talk to Your Child

Here are some strategies to keep in mind:• Don’t get upset—If you’re upset or angry about grades, hold

the discussion until you can speak calmly and rationally.• Start with positive comments—Highlight something

positive about the report card, no matter how trivial. For

instance, “We are pleased with your spelling grade.”• Listen to your child—School can be tough. It is helpful

to students to know that someone is listening to their concerns and complaints.

Step 3: Attend the Parent- Teacher Conference

If poor grades have you worried about future academic performance, speaking with the teacher can help. The teacher has spent hours every day observing your child in the classroom. Often, he or she can help you paint a better picture of where your child is headed academically.

Some tips to keep in mind:• Be succinct—the teacher only has a limited time for each

interview, so prioritize the concerns that you’d like to have addressed.

• Don’t be argumentative—both you and the teacher have a common goal of helping your child perform well in school. Keep this in mind if you find yourself disagreeing with comments or suggestions.

• Ask for tips—the teacher may have ideas of actions that your family can implement at home.

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