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TIME FORHOOPS!
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ATHENS STREET HOCKEY
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ENJOY WINTER'SWONDERLAND
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Vol.2 Iss.6 + December 2012 - January 2013
BUTTERFLY DREAMS
COME TRUEPAGE 22
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Gary LeFeuvreExecutive Director [email protected]
Marjie FosterEditorial Director
Trish Heath Editorial Assistant
Ryan LittsCreative Director [email protected]
Athens MOVE Magazine is published 6 times per year by Global Move Media, LLC P.O. BOX 435 WATKINSVILLE - GEORGIA 30677. [email protected]
Reader correspondence and editorial submission are welcome. Athens MOVE reserves the right to edit or reject any material contributed. No portion of this magazine may be reproduced without express written consent of the publisher. Athens MOVE Magazine reserves the right to refuse any advertising for any reason.
Athens MOVE Advisory Council and Community Partners
COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP
Becky GalvinYWCO
Marketing Director/Fitness
Coordinator
April & Michael WilliamsWOW Boot Camp
Founders and Workout Warriors
Robert MilesUGA Athletic Department
Director of CHAMPS/
Life Skills Program
KaDee HoltAthens Community Council
on Aging
Outreach Coordinator
Kelly WhiteFirst American Bank & Trust
Company
First Vice President
Dr. Bryan McCullickUGA College of Education
Professor of Kinesiology
Ruth E. SiegfriedInVision Human Services
Founder and President/CEO
EDUCATION
Anisa Sullivan JimenezClarke County School District
Director of Public Relations &
Communications
Jon WardClarke Central High School
Athletic Director
David SmithMadison County High School
Health & PE Teacher
Jamie CollinsworthComer Elementary School
Health & PE Teacher
Patricia HarrisonOconee High School
Health & PE Dept Head
Michael TountasakisNorth Oconee High School
Health & PE Dept Head
Don ChuboffAthens Academy
Upper School PE Dept Head
Veta New, Ph.D. Oglethorpe County School System
Superintendent
Steve CummingsAthens Christian School
Headmaster
SPORTS/PARKS& RECREATION
Dante TrevinoOconee Soccer Alliance
Director of Coaching
Jonathan FogginAthens Bulldog Swim Club, Head
Age Group Coach/ Athens Clarke
Dolphin SwimTeam, Head Coach
John GentryOconee Parks & Recreation
Director
Elyse GilesAthens YMCA
Fitness Director
Clay ChappellUS Junior Golf Association
Founder/Head Coach
Pam ReidyACC Leisure Services
Director
Katina BuffaOconee Gymnastics Center
Executive Director
David CroweWinter Bike League
Long Time Participant
Julie EvansClarke County School District
Adapted PE Teacher/ Special
Olympics, Local Coordinator
Cassidy CarsonStudio Dance Academy
Owner/Instructor
Randy McElweeAmerican Black Belt Academy
Director
HEALTH ANDNUTRITION
Mike PilcherAthens Regional Medical Center
Associate Director
Corporate Communications
Avery McLeanSt. Mary's Health Care System
Director
Marketing & Public Relations
Karen SimmonsEarth Fare
Community Relations Coordinator
Emma Laing, Ph.D., R.D., L.D.UGA Department of Foods and
Nutrition
Assistant Research Scientist
Alonzo T. Sexton, II, M.D.Athens Orthopedic Clinic
Orthopedic Surgery & Sports
Medicine
Jimbo WoodHorizon Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist and Owner
Kendra Houghton, M.Ed., C.H.E.S.Wellness Coordinator
Unified Government of Athens-
Clarke County
Dr. Kip MatthewsAK Counseling & Consulting, Inc.
Sport & Performance Psychologist
Tara Merritt, M.D.Performance Pediatrics & Sports
Medicine
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Hockey in the South?Hockey isn’t always played on
ice. Street hockey is a lot of fun and great exercise for kids and adults alike. Find more about
this northern sport that is gaining popularity right here in Athens.
It’s Cold Out…Go Play Outside!
As the temperature drops outside, we tend to think that it is healthier to stay inside. Actually the opposite is true.
Getting outside and playing in the cold is actually better than staying inside.
LIFE
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F E A T U R E A R T I C L E S
Time for Hoops!Basketball season is starting
and what better time is there to take a closer look at this truly
American sport.
Let it Snow!We may not get a lot of snow in
Athens during the winter, but just a few hours away are several winter sports havens. Find out where you
can go play in some snow.
RECREATION
20 SPORTS
811 Athlete on the MOVE
12 Picture Perfect
14 Team on the MOVE
16 Coach’s Corner
22 Adaptive MOVES
24 Senior MOVES
26 Find your MOVE
28 Community Calendar
33 Paws to Play
34 School MOVES
36 Nutrition Tips
37 Kids’ MOVES
39 Brain Waves
43 Holiday MOVES
45 New MOVES
46 Hall of Fame
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Madison County Red Raiders Softball Team | Photo by Zach Mitcham, MCJ
TIME FORHOOPS!
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ATHENS STREET HOCKEY
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ENJOY WINTER'SWONDERLAND
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Vol.2 Iss.6 + December 2012 - January 2013
BUTTERFLY DREAMS
COME TRUEPAGE 22
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WWW.ATHENSMOVE.COM
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On the cover: Butterfly Farms Therapeutic Riding student at the
Four Seasons Farm Horse Show in Madison.
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WINNERSSara Sturges
Running Cross Country
Self-portrait of me running Cross Country. Done with
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Anabelle Chapman | Ballet Dancerwater color and marker on paper
Evan Durden | Georgia Football
I will be 11 on Nov 11th. I want to go to college at UGA and play football like Aaron Murray but
I would be ok being a punter too.
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ATHENS MOVE ART CONTEST:
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Behind every sport are the people who make it great. In the next few pages, you will read about one of America’s most popular sports and the person who invented it … meet two Allies who are friends as well as competitors … learn about two wrestlers with very diverse backgrounds but very similar goals … read about a local softball team that defines the word ‘teamwork’ … and learn how walking has brought Athens seniors together in friendship as well as fitness.
– Photo by Dallas Bordon with the Madison County Journal
SPORTS ZONE
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TIME FOR HOOPS!
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SPORTS ZONE FEATURE
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TIME FOR HOOPS!BY MARJIE FOSTER, EDITORIAL DIRECTOR FOR GLOBAL MOVE MEDIA
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A true American sport, basketball – also called roundball, b-ball
or hoops – was “born and raised” right here in the U.S.A., but
virtually every person on the planet has probably played some-
thing like basketball, whether they knew it at the time or not.
Think about it … Have you ever wadded up a piece of paper
and tried to land it in the wastebasket? Or launched an apple
core into the kitchen garbage can? Or how about tossing a
piece of popcorn up in the air to see if you can get it to land on
your tongue? Yep, even if you haven’t actually shot a regula-
tion ‘roundball’ into a net on a b-ball court, you’ve probably
played one of those variations of the game of basketball.
HOW IT ALL STARTED James Naismith invented the sport of basketball more than 120 years ago. For most of you kids reading this issue of Athens MOVE, that means that it was invented about the time your great-great or even great-great-great grandparents were born. That sounds like a really long time, and in a way it is. But compared to some ball games that are about 3,000 years old, or martial arts competitions that are even older than that, basketball is a baby!
Since you live in Georgia … The “Peach” State … you have a connection to basketball that you might not even know about! The earliest baskets were actually PEACH baskets. That is, they were real baskets designed to collect peaches during their harvest time. The bottoms of the peach baskets were cut out, then the baskets were nailed to the walls of the gymnasium where the basketball game was to be played.
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WHO PLAYS BASKETBALL TODAY?
Basketball is played in almost every nation in the world today. It has been an Olympic sport since 1936, and today is one of this country’s most popular sports.
Children as young as four and five years old play hoops in recreation leagues, and seniors as old as 106 have played competitively!
Girls and boys alike enjoy this game, from young children all the way through the professional teams. Right here in Georgia, you can cheer for the Atlanta Hawks of the men’s NBA (National Basketball Association) and the Atlanta Dream of the women’s WNBA (Women’s National Basketball Association).
Of course, here in Athens we are partial to UGA’s Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs basketball. And all of our public and private high schools have boys’ and girls’ teams as well. Virtually every weekend from now through February, someone is playing school-sponsored basketball somewhere, and the pro season continues for weeks beyond that!
WHY DO SO MANY PEOPLE LOVE B-BALL?
Like any sport, basketball is beloved for many reasons. For some, it’s the fast pace of the game; there is seldom a lull in the action! For others, it’s the unique scoring system that allows for free throws, field goals and three-point shots … from layups to the half-court shot, the scoring is constant and exciting. And for still others, the diverse skills needed to play are fascinating. Players have to know how to dribble, pass, shoot, avoid fouling the opponent, size up the other team during the actual movement of the game and maneuver the ball into scoring position.
As I prepared to write this article, I spoke with my good friend Mike, who has been around basketball all his life. He has played the game competitively for more than 50 years, coached and officiated at the high
school and college levels, and watched literally hundreds of games as a spectator. He said, “I love the strategy of the game. No minute of one game is the same as the next. And it’s so good for you! Players get cardiovascular conditioning, increased strength, improved agility and reflexes, and incredible hand-eye coordination workouts. It’s truly one of those sports that works every facet of fitness.”
WHERE CAN YOU PLAY IN THE ATHENS AREA?
Your nearest parks and recreation program is a great place to start. Some churches also have leagues like the Upward Basketball program at Beechwood Baptist. Basketball leagues are usually formed at least during the winter season, and sometimes during the summer as well. Check with your school, too … some elementary schools, many middle schools and every high school have competitive programs.
Basketball is also one of the many sports that you can play at any level – beginner to expert. You can also play indoors or outdoors, so the onset of cooler weather doesn’t mean you have to wait to play!
If you want to shoot some hoops but are not interested in playing with an
The first backboards were made of ______.
This team has won 17 NBA championships, including seven straight in the 1960s: _____.
Basketball inventor James Naismith is also credited with inventing _____ for football players’ protection?
This team has won all six NBA finals in which they have appeared: _____.
The original basketball rule book had just _____ rules.
(answers: 1. wire 2. Boston Celtics 3. helmets 4. Chicago Bulls 5. 13)
organized program, play some “pickup games” at your local park. Almost all of them have at least one court. All you’ll need is a basketball and the desire to play basketball. In fact, if no one else is around that day, you can still dribble and shoot as long as you want.
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Blake Mustard and Patrick Isip are two student athletes at Clarke Central High School who would appear to be very different from each other.
Blake was born and raised in Athens, and his family has deep roots in the community. Patrick was born and raised in Romania, and he just moved to Athens a few months ago to live with his father. Blake has the typical polite southern accent; Patrick has a thick, Eastern European accent but surprisingly good English. Blake is a clean cut big boy who looks like he should be a lineman on the football team. Patrick is a shy, much smaller boy who at first glance does not look very athletic. Despite their differences, though, these two young men have a lot in common.
Both are very good students with near straight As who work hard and push themselves to tackle new challenges in school, in life and in sports. But what really unites Blake and Patrick is their passion for wrestling. Blake started wrestling in 8th grade as a way to continue training in the off-season from soccer. He immediately fell in love with the sport and dropped soccer in 9th grade to focus on wrestling. Patrick started wrestling in Romania a couple of years ago because his family said he was getting fat and out of shape. He started wrestling and not only got in great shape but he found a sport that he really liked.
Today, both young men are on the Clarke Central Varsity Wrestling Team. Blake is a junior who is starting his third year on the team; Patrick was quickly recruited to join the team when Coach Stoudenmire heard that he was enrolling at Clarke Central.
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WRESTLING: A SHARED PASSION
Even though they have very different backgrounds and don’t wrestle in the same weight class (obviously), they have become friends through their sport and team. Both of them ran on the cross country team in the preseason leading up to the wrestling season, which started in late November
Believe it or not, wrestling requires A LOT of endurance and stamina, so running and other cardio training helps. During their season and much of the off-season, they train together five times a week. Training includes a combination of weightlifting, speed and agility training, technical drills and live matches with teammates.
Blake and Patrick both really like to compete and win, but they also want to see themselves getting better as they wrestle tougher opponents. Blake says, “I really like learning all the different moves and techniques that I can use during a match. It isn’t all about strength. Good technique is more important. A smaller or weaker wrestler can win if they have better technique.” Patrick adds, “Speed and strategy are really important, too. You have to think and react quickly to figure out your next move or the other guy’s move.” A lot of these moves and skills are learned by working with their coaches and teammates.
Although they compete individually, there is a lot of team support and some matches are even scored as a team based on the combination of each team members results.
Talking about the two young men, Coach Stoudenmire says, “They are just such well-rounded kids. Patrick has adjusted so well. It must be difficult coming from such a different world. Blake is the kind of kid that I hope my son grows up to be … he has great composure and conducts himself so well. He is not only physically mature but also mentally and emotionally mature.”
If you would like to learn about being a wrestler like Blake or Patrick, contact your school wrestling coach. You should also go see a wrestling match while they are in season right now. Clarke Central is hosting the AAAAA Region Championships on Jan 5th and an Invitational Meet on Jan 27th; or check out the schedule for your local high school wrestling team.
BY GARY LEFEUVRE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF ATHENS MOVE
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PICTURE PERFECT
"UGA Grad Student Lunarosa Peralta of American Black Belt Academy demonstrates how to Fight Like a Girl."Photo by SkyHawk Sports Photography
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"Oconee vs N. Oconee #fridaynightlights #athensmove"
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SPORTS ZONE TEAM ON THE MOVEP
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TEAMWORK KEY TO
RED RAIDERS SUCCESS
BY GARY LEFEUVRE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF ATHENS MOVE
The Madison County High School’s varsity softball team had an outstanding season this year. The AAAA Red Raiders finished with
an overall record of 34-8 and 11-0 in their region games, making
them Region Champions. At the state tournament, they had a one-
run loss in extra innings in the second round against Northwest
Whitfield. Staying true to their never-quit determination, they went
on to sweep the rest of their games. This put them back in the
semifinals and then the state championship game, where they
again faced Northwest Whitfield. In a hard-fought game, they
ended up losing 2-1 in extra innings.
Coach Doug Kesler has led the Red Raiders softball team for the
past 15 years. Of his team, he says, “This team has some real
individual talent, but their success came from their collective team
effort. They are a gritty group that plays hard and really gave a
great effort this year. There is a great chemistry on this team … they
are good friends and everyone gets along.”
Five of the 17 players will be graduating this year, but Coach Kesler
is looking forward to working with his younger players, including
Ivie Drake, who was Region Player of the Year, and Randee Bettis
and Alexis Damron, who were both Region Co- Pitchers of the Year.
Coach Kesler is also encouraged by the popularity of softball in the
greater Athens area. We hope that more young girls will consider
playing this great game, and who knows, maybe they will get to
play in a state championship game for their high school someday.
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HUGE STOREWIDE SALE
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MY TWO ALLIESBY DANTE TREVINO, DIRECTOR OF COACHING, OCONEE SOCCER ALLIANCE
As a coach, one of the greatest rewards is hav-ing the opportunity to watch really young ath-letes grow and develop into great adult athletes and citizens. Over my 20+ years of coaching soccer, I have enjoyed watching and partici-pating in that process many, many times, but two young ladies stand out for me because of their similarities and close friendship. I first coached Allie LeFeuvre and Allie White when they were both making the transition from recreation soccer to competitive travel soccer on a U10 team at the YWCO called the Rockets. Besides sharing the same name, they also looked and acted a lot alike. Both were tall and slender for their age with long blonde hair (peo-ple often mix them up on the field), and they were both a little quiet and shy until they were in the middle of a game or practice. Then they became fiercely competitive and played very physically, es-pecially when going up against a boys’ team. They both shared a passion for soccer and had a commitment to work really hard so
they could reach their goals of playing at the highest level. They became students of the game but they always had fun doing it. These shared characteristics are probably why they became such good friends.
Allie and Allie played together for three years before going different directions. Allie LeFeuvre was a year older and went to play for soccer clubs in Atlanta. Allie White played on a boys’ team before following LeFeuvre to a club called Gwinnett Soccer Association where they played on teams in different age groups. At the same time, they began to play together again, first at Oconee Middle and then Oconee High School. With each year, their soccer skills and their friendship grew and strengthened. On the field they trained hard against each other and played well together as teammates. Off the field, they counseled one another, vented about their chal-lenges and did a lot of laughing as close friends.
Both Allies went on to play soccer in college. Allie LeFeuvre is a se-nior at Berry College in Rome, GA; she just finished her last season and was captain for her team. Allie White is a junior at Sewanee: University of the South in Tennessee. Ironically, their two colleges are now in the same conference and they have played against each other for the past three years. The friends and former teammates
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SPORTS ZONE COACH’S CORNER
Pictured here in 2003
Dante Trevino, Allie LeFeuvre
and Allie White
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are now rivals and for them, this is the most important game of the year. It doesn’t stop them from training together every summer to prepare for their season. If anything, it makes them train even harder and they push each other (sometimes literally). In the days and weeks leading up to the big game, they are close friends who do a little trash talking and for the 90 minutes of the game, they are fi erce competitors who will do anything to beat the other to the ball. After it is over, they are best friends again, sharing laughs, tears, frustrations or what-ever life throws at them.
When I started coaching Allie and Allie 12 years ago, I had no idea where their paths would take them and how those paths would weave together but it has been my honor to have played a part in it. I may have helped them get started and contin-ued to train and counsel them along the way but their passion, drive, determination and friendship are the reasons they are great athletes, students and future leaders in society. My hope is that the next crop of young athletes will see their example and be inspired.
Allie LeFeuvre is one year older than me, and I am without any sort of older sibling. We’ve played on four teams together and now compete on rival collegiate teams. Since our fi rst soccer team together on the YWCO Rockets I still remember asking her about the scary world of middle school and desperately hanging on to any piece of advice she threw my way. To this day her most vital piece of counsel was “Whatever you do…don’t eat the pizza.” Truer words were never spoken.
But as soccer went on and we grew up, I continued to look to her as the unwavering example to which I should strive to compare myself. Mimicking her every soccer move from high school tryouts, to the stresses of college recruitment, studying abroad, and recently the measures of a leading college team, I have found that LeFeuvre has never steered me wrong…. ex-cept when she failed at teaching me how to parallel park. Don’t worry, I failed that aspect of my drivers test and to this day still can’t parallel park. LeFeuvre is one hundred percent account-able for that blame.
Allie LeFeuvre is one year older than me, and I am without any sort of older sibling. We’ve played on four teams together and now compete on rival collegiate teams. Since our fi rst soccer team together on the YWCO Rockets I still remember asking her about the scary world of middle school and desperately hanging on to any piece of advice she threw my way. To this day her most vital piece of counsel was “Whatever you do…
But as soccer went on and we grew up, I continued to look to her as the unwavering example to which I should strive to compare myself. Mimicking her every soccer move from high school tryouts, to the stresses of college recruitment, studying abroad, and recently the measures of a leading college team, I have found that LeFeuvre has never steered me wrong…. ex-cept when she failed at teaching me how to parallel park. Don’t worry, I failed that aspect of my drivers test and to this day still can’t parallel park. LeFeuvre is one hundred percent account-
Our friendship has made us better teammates because we push each other. When we were little and fi rst started playing soccer together our coach (Dante) taught us to always push each other … that the best thing you can do for your friends and teammates is to practice hard against each other and push one another to perform their best. And at the end of the day you can walk off the fi eld together knowing you made your friend a better soccer player. Allie and I still abide by that lesson. Every summer we train together to prepare for pre-season at our respective univer-sities. We push each other to perform at our peak level. When we work 1v1 all summer, we go into tackles hard and throw ev-erything we have at the other. We are both naturally extremely competitive and love competing against each other, and we use this to increase the intensity of our training even more. Every sprint I run against her, every 1v1 battle, every race up the stadi-um bleachers, I want to win and so does she, so we never let up. We do it because we know that is how we make each other bet-ter. And as her friend, I want to see Allie perform her best. That is what makes us great friends, teammates, and opponents.
In Their Own Words: Allie White
In Their Own Words: Allie LeFeuvre
Pictured here in 2012 Allie White and Allie LeFeuvre
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DANCE & PERFORMING ARTS
OCONEE YOUTH SCHOOL OF PERFORMANCEPhone: (706)769-2677Email: [email protected]: www.OconeeYouth.comAddress: 1050JamestownBlvd.
Watkinsville,GA
CANOPY STUDIOPhone: (706)254-2111Email: [email protected]: www.canopystudio.comAddress: 160-6TracySt.,Athens,GA
STUDIO DANCE ACADEMYPhone: (706)354-6454Email: [email protected]:www.thestudiodanceacademy.comAddress: LocatedbehindTraderJoe’sEpps
BridgeShoppingCenter
RECREATION
BROAD RIVER OUTPOSTPhone: (706)795-3242Email: [email protected]: 7911WildcatBridgeRd.
Danielsville,GA
SPORTS
ATHENS BULLDOG SWIM CLUBPhone: (706)207-8249Email: [email protected]: www.athensbulldogs.comAddress: UGARamseyCenter&
AthensYWCO
ATHENS UNITED SOCCER ASSOCIATIONPhone: (706)353-2241Email: [email protected]: www.athensunited.netAddress: 2350PrinceAve.,Ste.1,Athens,GA
ATHENS UPWARD BASKETBALL - BEECH HAVEN BAPTIST CHURCHPhone: (706)548-2246Email: [email protected]: www.beechhaven.orgAddress: 2390WestBroadSt,Athens,GA
GEORGIA ELITE GYMNASTICSPhone: (706)549-0160Email: [email protected]: www.georgiaelitegymnastics.comAddress: 1235CedarShoalsDr,Athens,GA
GEORGIA JUNIORS VOLLEYBALL CLUBPhone: (678)642-1990Email: [email protected]: www.georgiajuniors.com
OCONEE GYMNASTICS CENTERPhone: (706)769-1239Email: [email protected]: www.oconeegymnastics.comAddress: 1090JamestownBlvd.,
Watkinsville,GA
OCONEE SOCCER ALLIANCEPhone: (706)614-1529Email: [email protected]: www.oconeefutbolclub.comAddress: POBox686,Watkinsville,GA
DOWNTOWN MINISTRIES SPORTSEmail: [email protected]: www.downtownministries.orgAddress: 165PulaskiSt.,Athens,GA
MARTIAL ARTS
AMERICAN BLACKBELT ACADEMYPhone: (706)549-1671Email: [email protected]: www.athensjiujitsu.comAddress: 10HuntingtonRoad#B30,AthensGA
BARNETT TAE KWON DO ACADEMYPhone: 706-543-9966Email: [email protected]: www.BarnettTaeKwonDoAcademy.comAddress: 2250 Barnett Shoals Rd., Athens, GA
FITNESS & TRAINING
ATHENS VERTICAL POLE DANCE ACADEMYPhone: (706)347-3708Email: [email protected]: www.avpda.comAddress: 160TraceySt,Athens,GA
BODYPLEX ( 3 LOCATIONS )Eastside: (706)548-9999 1225CedarShoalsDr,Athens,GAWestside: (706)548-3481 196AlpsRd,Athens,GAOconee: (706)310-0811 1260MarsHillRd.,Watkinsville,GAWebsite: www.BodyPlex.com
CORE BLEND TRAINING & WELLNESSPhone: (404)542-8047Website: www.coreblendtraining.comAddress: 1410GreensboroHwy.,Watkinsville,GA
DREAM TEAM TRIATHLONPhone: (706)248-4757Email: [email protected]: www.DreamTeamTriathlon.com
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS
ATHENS COMMUNITY COUNCIL ON AGINGPhone: (706)549-4850Email: [email protected]: www.accaging.orgAddress: 135HoytStreet,Athens,GA
SPORTS & RECREATION FACILITIES
ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY LEISURE SERVICESPhone: (706)613-3800Email: [email protected]: www.accleisureservices.comAddress: 205OldCommerceRd,Athens,GA
OCONEE COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENTPhone: (706)769-3965Email: [email protected]: www.ocprd.comAddress: 3500AHogMountainRoad,Watkinsville,GA
CORE SOCCER INDOOR SOCCER FACILITYPhone: (706)546-1880Email: [email protected]: www.core-soccer.comAddress: 314CommerceBlvd,Athens,GA
YWCOPhone:(706)354-7880Email: [email protected]: www.ywco.orgAddress: 562 Research Drive, Athens, GA
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OUTDOORS WITHOUT LIMITSPhone: (803)480-0167Email: [email protected]: www.outdoorswithoutlimits.netAddress: 333BriarwoodTrail,Winterville,GA
SPORTS & RECREATION STORES
ATHENS RUNNING COMPANYPhone: (706)850-6051Website: www.athensrun.comAddress: 367PrinceAve.Suite2,Athens,GA
BULLDOG SPORTING GOODSPhone: (706)546-0618Email: [email protected]: 1068BaxterStreet,Athens,GA
HALF MOON OUTFITTERSPhone: (706)548-7225Email: [email protected]: www.halfmoonoutfitters.comAddress: 1225S.MilledgeAve,Athens,GA
To learn more about any of these organizations or
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Consider including some SNOW in your activities this winter with a trip to one of the Southeast’s winter play areas! Your cat, on the other hand, probably won’t want to go out at all, so we’ve included some tips on playing with Tabby. And if you think “boot camp” is just for the men and women in our military, think again … one of the most popular fitness activities right now is “boot camp,” and Athens has several options for you. Athens also has a unique and very effective hippotherapy (equine therapy) program for children with disabilities … read on to learn more about Butterfly Dreams.
RECREATION ZONE
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We may not get a lot of snow in Athens during the winter, but just a few hours away are several winter sports havens. And even closer to home is Atlanta’s Stone Mountain Park, which claims to be the area’s “offi cial winter wonderland,” featuring fi ve football fi elds of snowtime fun. As their website says, “From snowman building to snowball shooting, tubing to togetherness, the moments will be frozen in time.”
At Stone Mountain’s Snow Mountain, you can choose from a
variety of activities, all designed for family fun:
• Avalanche Alley – tubing on a 400-foot hill
• Little Angels – SnoBoggans made especially for tubing for
ages three and under
• SnowZone – featuring Fort Snow, Snowman Valley, Igloo City
and the Snowball Shootin’ Gallery
• Tube Runners – tubing on Memorial Lawn (no experience or
expensive equipment required)
If you’re ready for a winter vacation, a weekend getaway, or just
a long day trip, you’ll fi nd sledding, skiing, tubing, snowboarding
and more at Sugar Mount Resort, Sapphire Valley Ski Area, Frozen
Falls and other locations in the High Country of North Carolina.
Traditional snow sports abound in the High Country … and
elsewhere, of course, if you’re up for a more distant location
such as Pennsylvania, Vermont, Colorado, Utah or other points
north or west … and everyone in the family can take part. You’ll
fi nd instructors ready to work with your youngest and most
inexperienced as well as grownups and seasoned snow athletes.
And many resorts offer family-friendly packages that cater to your
activity interests as well as your budget.
As you read in our Life Zone feature story, going outside to play
gives you a chance to use your muscles, work off that ‘cabin fever,’
breathe fresh air and get some natural Vitamin D from sunshine.
This winter, if there’s snow on the ground for a few days here in
Athens all the better! When the white stuff falls, grab the family and
enjoy some outdoor playtime:
• Take a winter camping trip, but be sure you have the proper
equipment! If that’s too ambitious, check out your state parks
for cabin or yurt rentals.
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For directions, sport information, family vacation guides and more about the resorts and activities mentioned in this article, go to:
www.skisoutheast.com | www.skithehighcountry.com
www.stonemountainpark.com
www.skisoutheast.com | www.skithehighcountry.com
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LET IT SNOW! LET IT SNOW! LET IT SNOW!
BY MARJIE FOSTER, NATIONAL EDITORIAL DIRECTOR FOR GLOBAL MOVE MEDIA
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• Enjoy a cold-weather hike, and when you fi nish, warm up with a cozy fi re.
• Rent some snowshoes and go exploring.
• Go sledding.
• Build a fort and have a snowball fi ght with your family, or buy a snow block maker and build an igloo.
• Head out on a photo expedition to take pictures of the winter landscape.
• Make “snow angels” (and if you don’t know what that is, just Google the words “snow angels” and check out the images!).
• Make snow paint. Simply add food coloring to water and put in a spray bottle, then go out and paint!
Here in Georgia, we may not get a lot of snow, but when we do we’ll be ready to enjoy it for fun and fi tness!
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BUTTERFLY DREAMS COME
TRUE FOR CHILDREN WITH
DISABILITIESBY MARJIE FOSTER, EDITORIAL DIRECTOR FOR GLOBAL MOVE MEDIA
“Our vision began from the memory of one child and the healing brought to her by a horse. While on the back of a horse, this child gained the strength and balance to walk, learned the power of communication, found a reason to laugh and smile. She found a place where her body and heart felt safe.” – Cat Vereen, co-founder of Butterfly Dreams Farm
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Butterfly Dreams Farm Therapeutic Riding Program is located in Watkinsville, and was founded by Cat Vereen and Tracy Moser to “be a place of healing and happiness to children” with disabilities.
Prior to co-founding Butterfly Dreams Farm, Vereen was involved with a hospital-based equine rehabilitation program and was able to see the improvement kids were able to make through riding horses. At the age of three, her own daughter, Alli, was not yet walking or talking, but through the thera-peutic equine program at the hospital she learned to walk independently and was able to use sign language to communicate. Alli was 12 when she passed away, and she served as Vereen’s inspiration for Butterfly Dreams Farm. Vereen has been a long-time horse person, so it was a natural progres-sion for her to begin the farm for others to be strengthened with equine therapy.
Hippotherapy, or equine therapy, is widely accepted within medical and educational communities. (The word “ippo” is Greek for “horse,” but the “h” is traditionally add-ed in pronunciation.) Therapists use the movement and temperament of the horse to meet clinical goals in a unique and fun way; children respond almost universally to the use of horses. A horse’s walking gait almost perfectly simulates the movement of a child walking, so children with mo-tor deficits often learn to develop muscle strength, normalize tone and gain endur-ance through hippotherapy. Says Vereen, “This movement also facilitates improved auditory and verbal processing, communi-cation and interactive skills.”
Horses can also give a child with disabili-ties a sense of freedom and independence. According to Butterfly Dreams’ website, this type of therapy often contributes to
the child’s improved self-confidence; in-creased feelings of accomplishment; im-proved concentration, listening and com-munication skills; development of empathy and patience; and improved balance, mo-tor and social skill development and more.
Says Vereen, “With hippotherapy, children tend to progress in all areas faster than with traditional therapies. They have more fun, more motivation. They are in therapy all their life, and this is something that doesn’t feel like therapy. They love coming here! In fact, sometimes parents will call to have the child come to the farm for the day, even if they can’t ride … just to have a better day.”
Hippotherapy can begin at the age of two, although at that age the children are not actually riding on their own. They do not actually start riding until they are four. At this point, Butterfly Dreams is beginning to see more and more veterans as clients, as
Sam Goggin, Therapeutic Riding student at the Four Seasons Farm Horse Show in Madison.
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well as adults with eating disorders, anxi-ety, etc. Some of their clients’ siblings ride as well, and there is now discussion about a parent program. After all, disabilities af-fect the entire family, so therapy is benefi-cial to all involved.
If you or someone you know is interested in hippotherapy, here is some information you might find helpful:
• Therapists are billed through insurance if possible.
• Speech or physical therapy mostly does cover the equine therapy.
• Butterfly Dreams Farm requires barn fees to help with the horses’ care.
• More than half of the children served are on scholarship – they have an extensive scholarship program and they never turn any child away.
• There are many, many opportunities for you to be involved in fundraising for
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Butterfly Dreams(for Alli)
Beautiful, beautiful child,No words, but such a story,Still written though you’re away.No voice, but such a song,Its melody a gift to stay.Troubled body, but such a dance,Its movement missed dearly each day.Beautiful, beautiful child,Your light still shines beyond my tears,Won’t you chase away my every doubt?The lessons you taught me of genuine love,Won’t you gently remind me what those were about?Your smile that would brighten my darkest hour,Won’t you be my rainbow in this cloud?Beautiful, beautiful child,My heart is crushed and I’m empty inside,Won’t you lift me up with your angel wings?My days catch me searching for strength and for hope,Won’t you show me the wonder of simple things?My nights leave me restless, weary and scared,Won’t you fill up my head with butterfly dreams?
Butterfly Dreams Farm; as a nonprofit organization, Butterfly Dreams Farm receives gifts from individuals and com-panies alike.
• There may also be a variety of volunteer opportunities for you, your family and school!
Dreams really do become a reality, thanks to hippotherapy. Recently, Vereen attend-ed an event and the parent of a child with
disabilities – now in his teens – came up to her and said, “I just want you to know that this program has done more for him than any other program that we’ve tried.”
Since 2005, Butterfly Dreams Farm Thera-peutic Riding has served the entire Athens area. Its program is recognized as a PATH, Intl. – Professional Association of Thera-peutic Horsemanship International – facil-ity, which means it holds the highest stan-dards of safety for participants, volunteers, instructors, therapists and horses.
For more information about hippotherapy and Butterfly Dreams Farm, visit www.butterflydreamsfarm.org/
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MALLWALKERSWalking doesn’t seem like exercise, but
doctors and medical organizations agree
that it is one of the easiest ways to get the
exercise you need to stay healthy. It is rec-
ommended that you set a goal of walking
briskly for at least 30 minutes a day, fi ve
days a week. That sounds easy enough, but
like many exercise programs, it is also easy
to fi nd excuses. It’s too hot. It’s too cold.
It’s raining. There’s too much traffi c where I
live. No one to walk with. Yada yada yada…
BY GARY LEFEUVRE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF ATHENS MOVE
RECREATION ZONE SENIOR MOVES
24 Athens MOVE Dec/Jan
Walk for Wellness is a program that provides exercise, information and camaraderie. Most Participants walk for health and wellness at
Georgia Square Mall weekday mornings.
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Solution! Mall Walking! Yes, it is just what it sounds like. You go to the mall in the morning before the stores open and you walk. Just about every mall in the country opens up early for mall walk-ers and the Georgia Square Mall on Atlanta Highway is no different.
Every morning, the Georgia Square Mall’s doors open at 7:30, and about 50 – 60 peo-ple will come and go over the next couple of hours to walk around the mall. One lap around the mall (following the wall all the way around without cheating) is half a mile. Some will walk the upper level where there is carpet and others prefer the smooth tile fl oor of the lower level. Whichever you prefer, the Georgia Square Mall is a clean, safe, climate-controlled environment to get some great exercise.
Charles Stroud has been mall walking fi ve days a week for 13 years now. Charles says, “I started because I wanted to stay active and have something to do … it also
helps me clear my head and gets my mind going in the morning.” Martha Nan Meyer, now in her early 80s, agrees: “6 times a week, I walk four laps (two miles). It is very good for my mind and body ... feels like my mind works better.”
Mall walking isn’t just about walking, though. For most people, it is also a social activity that they look forward to each day. Whether you walk alone or with a couple of other people, you are going to make some new friends. Some will gather at tables in the food court after their walk like Grant, Irvin and Emmerson. At an average age of 85, they still act like kids as they brag and tease each other. A large group of the walkers will meet at Chick-Fil-A down the road after they walk. Barbara Willis has
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Just about every mall in the country opens up early for mall walkers
and the Georgia Square Mall on Atlanta Highway
is no different.
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even helped organize a mall walker club with about 35 members. She says, “It really means a lot to so many of them because they live alone … even if they can’t walk that day, they will still come out. They say that it makes their day.” The group also has some kind of luncheon, breakfast or cov-ered dish potluck just about every month. They celebrate birthdays, visit the ones that get sick, and just look out for one another.
Besides the Georgia Square Mall, there are three other groups that support mall walkers. Every other month, Arbor Terrace Assisted Living, Athens Regional Health System and St. Mary’s Health Care come together to sponsor a Walk for Wellness Breakfast. They provide breakfast, do blood pressure testing, help track miles walked and then a guest speaker provides valuable health related information. These meetings are open to anyone and the next one will be in January. Ask any walker for the date and time!
You don’t have to wait until then to try mall walking, though. Make the effort to go to the mall tomorrow morning and see for yourself what a great way this is to get some easy exercise and meet some people who may just become your new best friends.
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FOR YOU?
“BOOT CAMP”
BY MARJIE FOSTER, NATIONAL EDITORIAL DIRECTOR FOR GLOBAL MOVE MEDIA
RECREATION ZONE FIND YOUR MOVE
26 Athens MOVE Dec/Jan
(THE EXERCISE KIND, NOT THE MILITARY KIND)
IS
Don’t let the name fool you. Boot camp is not just for the military-bound any more. In fact, “Boot Camp” is one of the fastest-growing fitness trends in the country. Why? As Corey Davis, owner and trainer at Core Blend Training & Wellness in Watkinsville, points out, you don’t have to be an athlete to get highly qualified training. A Boot Camp fitness program is especially effective for people who:
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•Havedifficultybeingmotivatedinatraditionalgymsetting
•Wantorneedaguideastheyworkout
•Preferasmallgroupsetting
•Enjoyabitoffriendlycompetition
•Wanttoworkwithotherswhowillhelpthem
•Needapersonaltrainerinalessexpensiveandlesssolitaryenvironment
April and Michael Williams, founder and vice president, respec-tively,ofWOWBootCamps inAthens,OconeeCountyandJef-ferson,concur.“BootCampisaprogramdesignedtohelppeoplefind theirbestselves. This isdone throughworkouts,coaching,encouragement,consistencyandaccountability.BootCampisaverynurturingandencouragingenvironment.”
DavistellsofonemanwhocameintoBootCampthinkinghewouldneverexerciseagain.Hesimplydidnotthinkhecoulddoit.Now,hecanfeelthedifference,bothduringhisBootCampclassandinhisdailylife.Henolongerhasshoulderorkneepain.Itmostcer-tainlyhasimprovedhisqualityoflife.AprilWilliamssharessimilarstories,includingherownjourneythroughsignificantweightlossandincreasedfitness.
BootCampclassesareavailableonaregularbasisatCoreBlend,WOWBootCampandotherlocalfitnessfacilitieswithpeopleofallagesandfitnesslevels.BothWilliamsandDavissharethattheyenjoywatchingthe‘veteran’bootcampersworkwiththenewcom-ers;mostparticipantsfindawelcoming,non-judgmentalenviron-mentbecauseeveryoneisthereforthesamereasons.
MostBootCampprogramsareearlyinthemorningandconsistofafull-bodywarmup,hardexerciseandacooldown.TraditionalbootcampslikeWOWareheldoutsideinaparkorathleticfieldandin-volveacombinationofcardioandbodyweightexercises.TheCoreBlendBootCampismostlyaninsideprogramthatutilizesseveraldifferenttypesofweightandresistancetrainingequipmentaswellascardioexercises.Bothtypesofprogramshelpparticipantsin-creasestrengthandfitnesslevelswhilelosingweightandbodyfat.Thekeytotheirsuccessthoughistheencouragementandsupportyouwillgetfromthetrainersandyourfellowbootcampersastheypushyoutomeetandexceedyourgoals.
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Getting Started in Boot Camp:
Look for a program within a gym or go to a specific Boot Camp program such as www.coreblendtraining.com or www.wowbootcamp.net. You will need good running shoes and athletic clothing, but no other actual equipment other than a water bottle. For outdoor boot camps, it is recommended that you also have an exercise mat, hand weights and a towel. Some programs will have a pre-program screening to assess your physical activity level and ability. Your program should be either geared to your specific level of fitness or
adjustable to accommodate your abilities.
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CALENDAR DECEMBER – FEBRUARY 2013
TIL MID DECEMBER
HOLIDAY BIKES FOR KIDS 2012Sun 2-4:30pm or Mon/Wed 6-8:30pm
Bike Recycling ProgramBRP Shop at Chase Park Warehouse
between Tracy and Oneta Streets
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DECEMBER 1
FIRST SATURDAY CONTRA DANCE7:30pm @ Lay Park
www.contradanceathens.com
STRETCH OUT ACROSS WALTON HALF MARATHON
9:00 AM @ Harmony Elementary School, Monroe
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DECEMBER 2
PHOTOS WITH SANTA (FOR PETS!)12:00 pm @ Athens Area Humane Society
www.athenshumanesociety.org
DECEMBER 5
PUMP IT UP POP-IN PLAYTIME3:30pm @ 400 Commerce Blvd, Bogart
www.pumpitupparty.com
DECEMBER 6
DOWNTOWN CHRISTMAS PARADE OF LIGHTS
7pm @ Downtown Athens
DECEMBER 8
WALTON EMC 5K WINTER RUN2pm @ Walton EMC Headquarterswww.classiccityraceservices.com
DECEMBER 15
ANNUAL WILL CHAMBERLIN MEMORIAL SANTA STROLL 8K
8:30am @ Bishop Baptist Churchwww.classicraceservices.com
DECEMBER 16
3RD ANNUAL WISEMAN 5K AND FUN RUN
3:30pm @ Bethlehem First United Methodist Church
www.classiccityraceservices.com
DECEMBER 25
WE WISH YOU ALL A MERRY CHRSITMAS AND HAPPY
NEW YEAR
JANUARY 1
7TH ANNUAL NEW YEARS AT NOON 5K12pm @ Sandy Creek Park
www.classicraceservices.com
JANUARY 5
FARMINGTON FIVE MILER9am @ Farmington Gallery Depot
www.active.com
JANUARY 12
4TH ANNUAL PILOT CLUB CHASE 5K RUN/WALK
9am @ Oconee Veterans Parkwww.classicraceservices.com
1ST ANNUAL LIGHTNING BOLT4pm @ Malcom Bridge Middle Schoolhttp://web.oconee.k12.ga.us/mbms/
JANUARY 19
2ND ANNUAL JAYCEES JANUARY JOG 10.2K9:00am @ Rocket Field
www.northgeorgiajaycees.org/januaryjog
JANUARY 21
3RD ANNUAL ML5K
2:30pm @ Weaver D’s
www.classicraceservices.com
JANUARY 26
5TH ANNUAL CHILLY DAWG 5K
RUN/WALK
9am @ Sandy Creek Park
www.classicraceservices.com
FEBRUARY 16
27TH ANNUAL RUN
4 RED 5K AND 10.1K
1pm @ Sandy Creek Park
http://eastgeorgia.redcross.org
TASTE 10K 2013
8am @ Downtown Athens, Georgia
www.tasteofathens.com
PHI K - A 5K FOR THE KIDS
8:30am @ University of Georgia
http://forthekids5k.blogspot.com
FEBRUARY 23
MONROE AREA 1ST ANNUAL 5K
Athens Technical College
(Walton County Campus)
www.active.com
7TH ANNUAL HABITAT HUSTLE 5K
1pm @ Gainesville State College -
Oconee Campus
www.active.com
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Hockey isn’t just for “snow country” anymore! Street hockey is alive and well, so get your warm clothes and your hockey gear on! And be sure you’re putting plenty of fresh fruits and veggies on the table this winter. We’ve included some tips on selecting seasonal foods that are healthy and yummy … and we’ve got the 4-1-1 on what foods to say GO! SLOW! or WHOA! to this winter. While you’re eating healthy foods, be sure students in your school can participate in PALA (Presidential Active Lifestyle Award program)!
FAMILY ZONE
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STREET HOCKEY
I grew up about 1,000
miles north of Athens,
where a winter snowstorm
meant a couple of hours of
shoveling to clean off the
driveway before walking to
school (no snow days).After school we almost always played
hockey. Not in a rink with ice and skates.
We played in the street or a large driveway.
We often made our own nets and we used
sticks with plastic blades that we heated
and curved to help hold the tennis ball as
we made that awesome wrist shot. The kids
that played goalie used a baseball glove in their catching hand and some even made their own leg pads out of pieces of foam. We didn’t look like much but we had a lot of fun and got some great exercise while doing it. It was great in the winter when the snowbanks could act as the boards on the side, but we would play just about any time of the year.
When my daughter and son were younger, some of the first things their Papa from Canada bought them were street hockey sticks and a goal. It was a great way for three generations to spend some time moving and enjoying an outdoor winter sport. It brought back a lot a great memories and made us wish more people in the south would try street hockey. I’ve since come to find out that there are other people in
this area who play street hockey, but I didn’t know it at the time. Some are other families, like ours, that have a connection to northern states or countries where hockey is more popular. Others were just introduced to it by friends, neighbors or by just following hockey on TV.
The great thing about playing street hockey is that it is easy to learn, anyone can play, and it is relatively inexpensive. For younger kids, you can go to Toys R Us and get two junior sticks and a ball for $15. For older kids, you can order good street hockey sticks online for under $20. Don’t worry if you don’t have an official street hockey ball, a dog’s tennis ball will work (they don’t bounce as much as regular tennis balls). If you don’t want to invest in a hockey net, you can make one out of
IT’S NOT JUST A NORTHERN SPORT
BY GARY LEFEUVRE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF ATHENS MOVE
30 Athens MOVE Dec/Jan
FAMILY ZONE FEATURE
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plastic pipe or just set up a couple of cones
six feet apart. Now all you need is an even
number of players, up to six per team, and
you are ready to play. Most kids make up
their own rules but if you want to be official
go to www.StreetHockeyKing.com.
For adults looking to play, you have to
check out a street hockey league that plays
every Tuesday and Thursday evenings
at the outdoor street hockey rink at the
Athens YMCA. Mark McCoy, who helps
organize the Athens Floor Hockey League,
invited me out a few weeks ago to see
what it was all about. I was immediately
impressed with the facility, which looks
just like a regulation hockey rink without
the ice, but I was equally impressed by the
people I met.
KIDS’ VIEWSTools of the Game
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Each night, about 12-15 of the 40+ members show up to play five periods of fast-paced street hockey, which takes about two hours. Some have played ice hockey before but most are just people who played street hockey as a kid or were introduced to it as an adult. Some are from up north, but many are southerners who have adopted the sport. Their skill levels vary but it is always a recreational game, where everyone has fun and beginners can feel very welcome and comfortable as they learn the game.
Besides playing a fun sport that offers a great workout, hockey gives you a chance to make some new friends in the league. This diverse group includes people of all ages with lots of different backgrounds, but in the end they share a passion to stay active while playing a sport they love.
Tools of the Game
Each night, about 12-15 of the 40+ members show up to play five periods of fast-paced street hockey, which takes about two hours. Some have played ice hockey before but
Hockey Goal
Ice Hockey Puck/Street Hockey Ball
Hockey Stick
(regular and goalie)
Ice Hockey Rink
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Have you ever seen a cat out for a run with its owner? Or playing Frisbee with children at the park? Probably not. But just because we have to play differently with our cats than our dogs doesn’t mean that it is not important to keep them moving.
Exercise is needed to maintain a healthy body, and research has shown that overweight cats are much more likely to suffer from chronic diseases such as diabetes and painful arthritis than cats of normal weight. Also, exercise can help reduce stress (just like it does for people).
Cats present a unique challenge for exercise. They have a notoriously independent spirit, so you have to encourage play on their own terms. One easy way to do this is to put an empty paper (never plastic!) grocery bag on the floor … many kitties will run from wherever they are to jump in. Cardboard boxes work well too.
Probably the favorite toy for interactive play is the “fishing pole” type toy. Cats really enjoy chasing the toy at the end of the string. Don’t just dangle the end limply in front of their face. Instead pretend that it is a mouse or small bird to activate their hunting instinct. Hide the end under furniture and move it in small fits and jumps to act like a prey animal. Make sure you put the toy away after playtime so your cat doesn’t get caught in the long string when you aren’t around.
A more modern twist on the cat toy is a laser pointer. Simply dim the lights a little and watch your cat run, jump, and play. Laser pointers can get kitty moving even when you are feeling lazy and want to stay on the sofa (but we always encourage you to join the activity and fun!). Avoid shining the light in their eyes as this could cause damage.
Whatever form of exercise your cat enjoys, make a routine of it. Cats thrive on a schedule and you will be more likely to keep up the fun if you have a set exercise time.
Keep yourself and your cat fit, and you’ll enjoy a longer, healthier life together!
BY DR. LINDA LEAVELL OF MARS HILL ANIMAL HOSPITAL
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PALA: PRESIDENTIAL ACTIVE LIFESTYLE AWARD
PROGRAM IS ALIVE AND WELL HERE IN OCONEE COUNTY
IN COLLABORATION WITH BECKY ZOHN OF COLHAM FERRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND PAIGE BOWEN OF OCONEE COUNTY PRIMARY SCHOOL
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FAMILY ZONE SCHOOL MOVES
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For the last 13 years, Colham Ferry Elementary School stu-dents have participated in the Presidential Active Lifestyle Award (PALA) program, with about 20% of the school actu-ally completing the six-week program. That means that just over 100 students in grades K-5 fi nish the entire program! The number of participants var-ies from year to year, and CFES has had had up to 1/3 of the school participating at a time.
Says Becky Zohn, PE teacher at CFES, “Every student who achieves the certifi -cate – which is signed by the President of the United States! – must be ‘active’ for 60 minutes per day at least fi ve days each week for a total of six weeks.” Last year, a nutritional component was added to the program, so students must focus on a par-ticular aspect of healthy nutrition, such as cutting visible fat off meat before eating or replacing sugary drinks with water, etc.
Every child who brings in a verifi ed Activity Log by their parents may also participate in the Victory Lap, which is a ‘jogging’ lap through all the hallways led by Zohn one morning during school while "Rocky's Theme" plays over the intercom and the other students watch. (This semester’s Vic-tory Lap took place as we went to press with this issue of Athens MOVE.)
Says Paige Bowen, PE teacher at Oconee County Primary School, “We took some of Colham Ferry’s ideas and implemented the PALA program at our school. Now, every quarter we send out a President's Active Lifestyle Award log sheet. For six weeks, students are to log the amount of exercise they get each day with a goal of 60 min-utes a day for fi ve days. It doesn't have to be consecutive days, and it doesn't have to be 60 minutes all at once. Students can count 50 minutes of PE on the days they come to PE, and they can count their re-cess time. Then they need to supplement that with about 30-40 minutes of exercise, depending on their PE schedule. At the
end of the six-week time, students turn in their log sheets.”
OCPS announces the names of the stu-dents that complete the challenge on the WOCPS news at school, and after an-nouncements they play music over the in-tercom while those students, like CFES’s, take their Victory Lap through the hallways
of the school. All the other students and teachers come out and line the hallway clapping, cheering and celebrating this ac-complishment.
Students at CFES have now started a walk-ing/jogging club called the Mustang Trotters, open to grades three to fi ve after school once a week for six weeks. The kids walk or jog for one hour and receive multicol-ored ‘happy feet’ for each mile recorded … those are worn on a bracelet. They are encouraged to keep a log out-side the club meet-ings to record any miles they achieve on their own time, and the top two mil-ers win the Golden Shoe Award! This is a gold-painted horseshoe with the Club name and date on it for those kids to keep. Says Zohn, “We had 80 children participate, which is
up 20 students from the year before! This club has been a really big hit with the stu-dents. We even have a few faculty and staff members participate! Overall, my goal is to encourage lifelong physical activity in all my students, and I try to get this across in a fun atmosphere so they'll enjoy it want to continue.”
OCPS students also have a Jump Rope for Heart every February (to benefi t the Ameri-can Heart Association), a fun run in Octo-ber (to raise money for the PE program), a Tennis Club and an Active Lifestyle pro-gram.
If your kids attend Oconee County Pri-mary School or Colham Ferry Elementary School, consider how you might encour-age them to take part in the PALA program! If your kids attend any other school, visit www.presidentschallenge.org or read the OCPS PE blog at ocpspe.blogspot.com to learn more about getting your school in-volved with PALA.
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“We are passionate at our school about leading our
children toward good health!”
- Becky Zohn, PE Teacher Colham Ferry Elementary School
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WHAT’S IN SEASON?
Eating fruits and veggies that are “in sea-son” (fresh this time of year) is good for several reasons! First, they don’t have to be shipped from all over the country and world, which means we use less fuel and help our environment. Also, they are usu-ally less expensive because they are plen-tiful during their own harvesting season. Finally, they are healthy because they’re fresh!
You might think that fresh fruits and veg-gies are less available during January and February. But these months actually have their own list of healthy fresh foods, and many of them make hearty, warm dishes to ward off the cold of winter.
The Fresh Vegetables of
January and February
Carrots
Cauliflower
Leeks
Red cabbage
Brussels sprouts
Kale
Chard
Winter cabbage
Jerusalem artichokes
Potatoes
Parsnips
… and more!
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Winter cabbage
Jerusalem artichokes
… and more!
Jerusalem artichokes The Fresh Fruits of January and February
Pears
Apples (specific winter varieties)
Blood orangesPomegranatesClementines
Lemons
Rhubarb
Passion fruit
Tangerines
Pineapples
Bananas
Kiwi
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GO foods are good to eat just about anytime you want. They are the healthiest choices for you!
SLOW foods are okay to eat as long as you
are careful not to eat them more often than
a couple of times a week.
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KIDS’ TIPS FAMILY ZONE
Food Group GO (Almost Anytime) SLOW (Sometimes) WHOA (Once in a While)
Vegetables Almost all fresh, frozen, and canned vegetables without added fat (such as butter) or sauces
All vegetables in added fat and sauces Any vegetable fried in oil, such as French fries or hash brownsOven-baked friesAvocados
Any vegetable fried in oil, such as French fries or hash browns
Fruits All fresh and frozen fruitsCanned fruits packed in juice
100% fruit juiceFruits canned in light syrupDried fruits
Fruits canned in heavy syrup
Breads and Cereals
Whole-grain breads, pitas, and tortillasWhole-grain pasta, brown riceHot and cold unsweetened whole-grain break-fast cereals
White bread and pasta that's not whole grainTaco shellsFrench toast, waffles, and pancakesBiscuitsGranola
Doughnuts, muffins, croissants, and sweet rollsSweetened breakfast cerealsCrackers that have hydrogenated oils (trans fats)
Milk and Milk Products
Skim and 1% milkFat-free and low-fat yogurtPart-skim, reduced-fat, and fat-free cheeseLow-fat and fat-free cottage cheese
2% milkProcessed cheese spreads
Whole milkFull-fat cheeseCream cheeseYogurt made from whole milk
Meats and Other Sources of Protein
Beef and pork that have been trimmed of fatExtra-lean ground beefChicken and turkey without skinTuna canned in waterFish and shellfish that have been baked, broiled, steamed, or grilledBeans, split peas, and lentilsTofuEgg whites and substitutes
Lean ground beefBroiled hamburgersChicken and turkey with the skinTuna canned in oilHamLow-fat hot dogsCanadian baconPeanut butterNutsWhole eggs cooked without added fat
Beef and pork that haven't been trimmed of fatFried hamburgers, fried chickenRibs, baconFried fish and shellfishChicken nuggetsHot dogs, pepperoni, sausageLunch meatsWhole eggs cooked with added fat
Sweets and Snacks*
Ice milk barsFrozen fruit-juice barsLow-fat frozen yogurt/Low-fat ice creamFig barsGinger snapsBaked chipsLow-fat microwave popcornPretzels
Cookies, cakes, and piesCheesecakeIce creamChocolate candyChipsButtered microwave popcorn
Butter, Ketchup, and Other Stuff That Goes on Food
KetchupMustardFat-free creamy salad dressingFat-free mayonnaiseFat-free sour cream Vinegar
Vegetable oilOlive oilOil-based salad dressingLow-fat creamy salad dressingLow-fat mayonnaiseLow-fat sour creamSoft margarine
ButterStick margarineLard, salt porkGravyRegular creamy salad dressingMayonnaiseTartar sauce, sour creamCheese sauce, cream sauceCream cheese dips
Drinks WaterFat-free and 1% milkDiet sodaDiet and unsweetened iced teas and lemonade
2% milk100% fruit juiceSports drinks
Whole milkRegular sodaSweetened iced teas and lemonadeFruit drinks with less than 100% fruit juice
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FAMILY ZONE BRAIN WAVES
HELP THE HOCKEY PLAYER THROUGH
THE PLAYER-SHAPED MAZE TO
GET TO THEIR PUCK.
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You needn’t look further than our own Athens neighbors to find people who are great life role models. Two more Athens Hall of Fame inductees are featured in this issue, and they exemplify not only the competitive spirit that made them successful as athletes, but also the dedication that make them leaders in our community. And if you’re looking for something ‘different’ for gifts this holiday season, take a look at some of the options our Georgia state parks offer. Enjoy winter here in Georgia … head on outside and breathe deeply in the crisp, fresh air! The pros say that getting outside – even in cold weather – is healthy for a lot of reasons.
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BEING OUTSIDE IN WINTER IS FUN AND IT CAN HELP PREVENT
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LIFE ZONE FEATURE
SHUUUSSHHH... WHEEEE... THWUMP!
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Hey, kids! Your activity level doesn’t have to decrease just because of the cold weather. In fact, going outside to play in the cold actually has some benefits!We know that snow sports aren’t easily found in Georgia. Our climate doesn’t allow for it, at least not very often. But shushing down the ski
slope, shouting “whee” as you sled on the nearest hill and feeling the soft thwump of a snowball are not the only ways you can play this
winter, because cold weather – even without snow – is readily available during the winter right in Athens.
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Some of us on the Athens MOVE staff grew up in snow country, so it is surprising to hear our fellow parents say that it is “too cold” for our children to play outside. In fact, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics, “Cold weather does not cause colds or flu. But the viruses that cause colds and flu tend to be more common in the winter, when children are in school and are in closer contact with each other. Frequent hand washing and teaching your child to sneeze or cough into the bend of her elbow may help reduce the spread of colds and flu.”
But we do want to clearly state that there are some specific guidelines when playing outside during extremely cold weather. Here is a list of “Do’s” when it comes to winter playtime:
• Dress in layers of cotton and wool. Layering your clothing helps you stay warm and dry, if there’s snow on the ground. (A general rule is to wear one more layer than your parents would.)
• Wear boots, gloves or mittens, and a cap … covering your head will keep valuable heat from escaping your body!
• Go inside once in a while to warm up. Let your body tell you when … if you’re cold, go in and enjoy an indoor game of Twister or Monopoly, then head outdoors again!
• If you get sweaty, take an indoor break to let your body resume its normal temperature. You don’t want that sweat evaporating and giving you a chill.
Parents, it’s also important for your kids to have you outside with them. When you and your children are outside, you’re in a wide-open, fresh air environment instead of inside a closed room or building where germs can be shared more easily!
According to Dr. Kip Matthews, “Some re-search suggests that weather can have a significant impact on one’s mood. For instance, the higher the temperature and higher the barometric pressure, the more positive impact it has on people’s emotions. During the winter, we are generally exposed to much lower temperatures and barometric
pressures, leading us to feel down a bit more than usual. In addition, the amount of sun-light can influence our mood as well through the production of Vitamin D. In winter, there is less amount of sunlight which leads to lower production of Vitamin D, which then leads us to feel down a bit more.”
So … bundle up and head outside this winter! Here are some great ways to get moving this winter … and all year long.
• Homemade gymnastics – no gym needed for cartwheels, roundoffs and somersaults.
• Yard Olympics – get your friends together for this one! Spoon races (use oranges, apples, or another autumn fruit – see our Nutrition Tips for ideas), jump rope marathons and limbo contests can all be done with those winter layers on.
• Winter sports like hockey, basketball and volleyball all have outdoor options, even in colder weather.
• Virtually anything you do inside can be modified for outdoors … be creative!
Going outside to play gives you a chance to use your muscles, work off that ‘cabin fever,’ breathe fresh air and get some natural Vitamin D from sunshine. And if there’s snow on the ground, consider it a bonus and head to the hills for some ‘real’ winter sports. (See our Recreation Zone feature on Winter Activity Options found here in the Southeast US.)
• Virtually anything you do inside can be modified for
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THIS HOLIDAY SEASON,GIVE THE GIFT OF
THE GREAT OUTDOORS!It’s always fun to fi nd creative gift options when the holiday season is upon us. This year, why not do something really different, and give the gift of nature, adventure and healthy living! Here are a few suggestions.
• Georgia State Parks Annual ParkPass: Perfect for those who enjoy park hopping, the Annual ParkPass provides access to all Georgia state parks without having to worry about paying parking fees for each visit. Whether your loved ones enjoy golfi ng, camping, hiking and mountain biking, or just relaxing in a beautiful location, a gift from Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites can be enjoyed well after the holidays are past. ($50 or $25 for seniors 62 and older – to purchase call 1-800-864-7275 or visit GeorgiaStateParks.org)
• Stone Mountain Park Annual Memberships: Stone Mountain Park is Georgia’s most popular attraction and features a wide variety of fam-ily activities that will get you MOVING. Located less than an hour from Athens on 3,200 acres of natural beauty, this park offers hiking, walk-ing, cycling, canoeing, paddle boating, fi shing, camping, golfi ng, SkyHike® (the nation's largest adventure course) and many other fun activities. (starting at $56 for adults and $44 for children – to purchase call 1-800-401-2407 or visit www.StoneMountainPark.com)
• Snow Mountain Pass(at Stone Mountain Park): Have a ball on fi ve football fi elds of frosty joy, including 20 lanes of tubing. Zoom down the 400-foot hill all together in family-sized tubes, or go it alone as a single rider. From snowman building to snowball shooting, tubing to togetherness, the moments will be fro-zen in time. ($27 for adults or children – to purchase call 1-800-401-2407 or visit www.StoneMountainPark.com)
• A Round of Golf: Your friends and family may not be ready to hit the links right now, but there may be someone on your list who would appreciate an opportunity to play a round of golf come spring. There are many golf courses near Athens that are open to the public, including Georgia State Park golf courses. All will be happy to pro-vide a gift certifi cate for a single or multiple rounds of golf. (www.lanecreekgolfclub.com, www.jenningsmillclub.com, www.thegeorgiaclub.com and www.GeorgiaGolf.com)
• Kayaking, Canoeing, and Rafting Trips: This is a unique gift that they won’t expect and is perfect for the hard-to-buy for person. There are a variety of outfi tters and com-panies that can provide all the equipment and transportation needed for a great day on one of Georgia’s rivers. (starting at $15 per person – visit www.bigdogontheriver.com, www.broadriveroutpost.com and www.canoegeorgia.com)
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enjoy golfi ng, camping, hiking and mountain biking, or just relaxing in a beautiful location, a gift from Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites can be enjoyed well after the holidays are past. ($50 or $25 for seniors 62 and
activities. (starting at $56 for adults and $44 for children – to purchase call 1-800-
to play a round of golf come spring. There are many golf courses near Athens that are
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9. Get rewarded. Pure resolve may work for a little while, but once stress steps in, we can get sidetracked. It’s essential to have a reward system in place to stay motivated in the long and short-term, and positive motivation may beat out fear of failure. Several apps and sites also help provide the necessary motivation (i.e. Gym-pact allows users to wager real cash on their fitness goals).
10. Share it. Women in particular are more likely to keep a resolution if they talk about it with friends and family— so that explains why that pal keeps bragging about how much weight she lost…
11. Get confident. After all this planning, teaming up, and sharing, there should be no doubt the goal is attainable. Staying confident is key to accomplishing those resolutions— especially when it comes to a new exercise regimen.
1. Start now. It’s never too soon to start brainstorming and jotting down New Year’s resolutions. Trust us, the morning after a New Year’s Eve party is not the best time to make life-changing decisions.
2. Break it down. “Lose weight” may be too intangi-ble. “Lose one pound a week,” on the other hand, is easier to measure and achieve. Men, in particular, may be more likely to succeed when they break down a goal into bite-sized pieces.
3. Get specific. Make those plans as precise as pos-sible. Rather than just aiming to exercise more, plan out the exact days and times of gym visits.
4. Time it. In general, experts say it takes 21 to 28 days to learn a habit, but if that hand isn’t regularly reaching for the floss by the end of January, there’s no need to panic. Other research suggests a habit can take anywhere from 18 to 254 days (and an average of 66 days) to become truly automatic.
5. Quit cold turkey (for a little while). When it comes to cutting alcohol, one support group recommends dumping alcohol entirely for a month. This method may help for moderating things like sweets or time in front of the tube, too; the idea is if we can’t live without some-thing, we won’t be able to enjoy it in moderation either.
TIPS FOR MAKING AND KEEPING NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS
BY KELLY FITZPATRICK, STAFF WRITER WWW.GREATIST.COM
Whether it’s New Year’s Eve or any ol’ day, it’s never a bad time to make health and fitness resolutions. And while the stats on New Year’s resolutions can be discouraging, one study showed those who resolved to lose weight, exercise, or quit smoking were far more successful (46 versus four percent) than those who didn’t make a firm resolution for the same goals. Here are some tips to help make those resolutions stick.
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6. Keep it real. It’s essential to make realistic resolutions to prevent an all-out emotional breakdown and backslide come February. Reaching the resolution finish line is as much about the journey as the result, and it’s important to not be miserable along the way. If cutting out fast food altogether is a no-go, commit to healthier fast food options or a weekly maximum.
7. Trade it in. Don’t just give up something you love. (I’m look-ing at you, chocolate chip pancakes). Replace bad habits with something good. Instead of using Facebook and cat videos to wind down, curl up with a good book or nap; or opt for pump-kin pie oatmeal instead of those sweet treats.
8. Team up. It may be easy to find pals with similar goals, but their goal-achieving style is what really matters. Planners should pair up with doers and people who like to do all their research first should stick with others who tend to jump right in. It may not feel natural at first, but those who work differently can help where we struggle.
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Damien Gary continues to be one of Clarke Central High School’s best sports ambassadors, thanks to his athletic accomplishments. Frankly, we can’t fit all of them here! As a high school gridiron star, his career culminated with being named to the Class AAAA All-State Team and the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Top 50. He went
on to UGA and, after redshirting his first year, ended his first playing year as the Bulldogs’ second-leading receiver, punt return leader, second in kickoff returns and a career-best 85-yard re-ception. During his second season as a Bulldog, Damien finished the regular season third on the team in both re-ceptions and yards receiving, and he ranked second in the SEC with 12.5 yards per punt return. The next year, he was hampered with an injury but still
contributed as UGA took its first SEC championship in 20 years as well as the Sugar Bowl victory. His last season as a Bulldog, Da-mien became Georgia’s career leader in both career punt returns and career punt return yardage that season, and SEC leader for punt returns as well.
Few athletes reach the status of legend, but Athens foot-ball star Damien Gary is one who has done just that!
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Athens Athletic Hall of Fame: DAMIEN GARY
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A star forward as an Athens High School Trojanette from the
time she was a freshman, Sherry Parker Wilson took her love of basket-
ball and her athletic skill all the way to a 5-AAA All Region Tournament
Team selection and her senior class election as Most Athletic. She was
also selected as a charter member of the Dancing Drill Team with the
Trojan Band, and stayed involved in other school activities and clubs.
On a basketball scholarship, she went to
Anderson Junior College (one of the few
colleges that supported women’s basket-
ball at that time – 1964), and turned down a
semi-pro basketball contract so she could
fi nish her undergraduate and Master’s de-
grees in education at UGA.
Sherry began her teaching career 33
years ago at Oconee County High School. There she was honored as
Teacher of the Year and, of course, was involved with girls’ basketball
as a chaperone for their team. Even in retirement, Sherry volunteers
for various charitable organizations and stays active in her community.
Athens Athletic Hall of Fame: SHERRY PARKER WILSON
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