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July/August 2013 Volume 1 Issue 2

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06 | Guelph Minor Ball Hockey League is growing!

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The Guelph Minor Lacrosse Association and Guelph Regals Lacrosse have three divisions of lacrosse that they support: Boys Field Lacrosse, Minor Box Lacrosse and Girls’ Minor Box Lacrosse. Players aged three to 18 enjoy a game and a sport that is unparalleled in developing skill, speed, endurance and athletic dexterity. It accomplishes this by combining the skills of hockey, basketball and many other sports to produce a unique sport of its own.

Lacrosse is a contact sport and requires padding like shoulder pads, gloves, helmets, elbow pads and sometimes rib guards. From House League to Rep, Guelph Regals membership is at 545 players and is part of the fastest growing sport in Canada.

This season our Regal Rep teams continue to impress. They have had several tourna-ment wins at the Novice, Peewee and Bantam age levels. Our newest addition to the Regals’ family is our Girls Division. Starting in 2012, we now have three age

groups running for our Girls Rep Box Lacrosse, Novice, Peewee and Bantam. The Guelph Peewee Girls Rep team participated in the Ottawa Girls Box Lacrosse Summer Shootout Tournament this June and finished with a silver medal.

Next up for our Regal Rep teams are Provincial Qualifiers for Peewee and above and participation in the Ontario Lacrosse Festival. Good luck to all Regals!

The Guelph Regals Boys field season runs from April to May. The Box House League for paperweight to intermediate runs from mid April to the end of June, and Boys and Girls Rep lacrosse runs from the end of April to the beginning of August.

If you are interested in playing Field or Box lacrosse, look for Come Try Lacrosse Sessions in January and visit www.guelphregalslacrosse.com for up to date information.

lacrosse: the fastest growing sport in CanadaBy Kelly Hogan • Photos by Paul Spears

“From House league to Rep, Guelph Regals

membership is at 545 players and is part of the fastest growing sport in

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Guelph Minor Ball Hockey league is growing!

With over 500 players, six divisions and 41 teams, the Guelph Minor Ball Hockey League has become one of the fastest growing sport organizations in the city. With league play starting mid April and running to the second last Saturday in June, players have the opportunity to continue with organized sports after sports like ice hockey and basketball end until just before school ends for summer. For many players, this is an opportunity to take the summer off or

enjoy a variety of activities not restricted by summer sport schedules.

Games are played at the West End Recreation Centre and each team will play once a week for 10 games, which includes two playoff games. The games are a test of stamina, as running down the rink pad is considerably more difficult than skating. The game also gives ice hockey players an opportunity to continue to hone their skills and develop stick control.

Guelph plays under the OBHF (Ontario Ball Hockey Federation), which is part of the Canadian Ball Hockey Association. Every year new associations/leagues are formed and the expectation is to double the 50,000 members that are currently registered in Canada over the next five years.

If you are interested in more information, you can visit the GMBHL web site at www.gmbhl.com or to the OBHL web site at www.ontarioballhockeyleague.ca.

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Guelph Saultos Gymnastics holds great talentBy Charles Basler • Photo submitted by Guelph Saultos Gymnastics

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Kayli Callan, one of Guelph Saultos Gymnastics three competitive coaches, is part of a Team Ontario delegation that went to St. John’s, Newfoundland, in May for the Eastern Canadian Gymnastics Championships. Kayli, a NCCP level 3 trained coach is a former Guelph Saultos gymnast herself. She became a professional coach after retiring from competitive gymnastics nine years ago. Now in the role of coach, Kayli took two 2013 Ontario Provincial All Around Champions and their teammates to the East Coast to compete against Canada’s six most eastern provinces.

The results were impressive as Team Ontario captured gold and Guelph’s own Sayge Urban captured gold in the Canadian Pre-Novice Elite category.

Congratulations to Kayli, Sayge and the Ontario Team!

Guelph Gymnast shines at Eastern Canadian Championships

Ten-year old Sayge Urban of Guelph, Ontario, won the Canadian Pre-Novice Elite category at the Eastern Canadian Gymnastics Championships hosted in St. John’s, Newfoundland, in May earlier this year. Urban, leading the four members of Team Ontario cinched the team victory for Ontario 3.8 points ahead of the second place team from Quebec. Urban scored 57.767 just shy of a full point ahead of teammate Kelly Johnston in second place.

Sayge: AA score: 57.767, 949 ahead of second place Kelly Johnston (Ontario)

Team Ontario AA score: 172.985, 3.8 ahead of Quebec

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The next time you pass a group of runners, you may be surprised to see that not all of them are wearing shoes. No really! One of the latest trends in the world of running is running barefoot. Anyone who runs has spent a lot of time and money selecting and purchasing good quality footwear assumes this will reduce impact and the risk of injury. Surprising new research is now suggesting that might not be the right approach. Research now suggests that running barefoot has been shown to:• Decrease the total energy demand per step

and improve the efficiency of running gait, allowing you to run faster with less effort.

• Improve performance by increasing a runners stride frequency closer to the optimal rate of 180 steps per minute.

• Increase stability at landing by changing the point of landing from heel strike to mid or forefoot, which decreases pronation and supination of the foot.

• Pronation is when the foot begins to roll inward and the arch flattens. This is a perfectly natural action. Its purpose is to loosen the foot so that it can adapt to the surface, especially in uneven terrains.

• Supination is the action that follows pronation as the foot continues through its gait. This results in the foot turning slightly outward, allowing it to become flexible as

opposed to rigid, so it can propel the foot and push off from the ground.

• Decrease contact time with the ground, preventing stress on the body.

So should you throw away your running shoes? Well, not so fast! Please remember that most injuries (80 percent of them) are caused by simply trying to do too much too soon. Another fact worth remembering is that modern runners’ feet and bodies have gradually adapted to the use of shoes, especially those with large bulky heels. Any sudden change in footwear, cadence or running style will increase their risk of injury, simply because your feet and body will be moving in ways that they are not accustomed to. However, there may still be benefits to running barefoot, and you just might want to try it. If you decide to do this, make sure you follow a “barefoot transition program” that will ease your move to running barefoot. Tips on Transitioning to barefoot running:Barefoot, or minimal footwear, running requires you to use muscles in your lower leg and feet that are likely very weak. Novice barefoot runners typically experience tired feet, and stiff, sore calf muscles. This is normal and eventually goes away, but you can do several things to minimize this and make a successful transition. A fundamental rule is to build up slowly. If you vigorously work out any weak muscles in your body, they will be sore and stiff. Your foot and

calf muscles will be no exception, so don’t overdo it because you can injure yourself. It truly takes months to make the transition. Stop if you experience any pain. Sore, tired muscles are normal, but bone, joint or soft tissue pain is a signal of injury. As far as your running stride itself, shorten it when running barefoot. Land gently, with your foot relatively horizontal and under your hips; this will shorten your stride. Advocates of barefoot running also recom-mend that you add footwear when needed for protection from hot, cold, or rough surfaces. When you do wear shoes, they suggest you should wear shoes with a flexible sole, no arch support and no elevated cushioned heel. This will promote a more natural running style that is closer to barefoot running. Tips on successful barefoot running:• Transition slowly• Stretch your calves and Achilles tendon

before and after running• Don’t do anything that causes pain• Listen to your body and run totally barefoot to

learn good form• Buy low profile shoes with low heels, minimal

arch support and flexible soles to use when bare-footing is not safe

• Consult a physiotherapist before beginning if you have any problems with your feet

While there may be benefits, as a professional physiotherapist, I strongly suggest anyone approach barefoot running with caution. If you are looking to try it, you may be well advised to first try running in a lightweight racing flat with very little heel before barefoot running.

A guide to barefoot runningBy Francine Dore, Registered Physiotherapist at South City Physiotherapy in Guelph

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Willow Road PS students and volunteer coaches were enthusiastic as they placed first overall at the annual Start2Finish five-kilome-ter Run4Change external site on May 25, 2013 at York University.

The students are members of the school’s Run and Read Club. Every Tuesday after school, starting in October and running until May, students from grade three to six gather in the gym for a couple of hours to participate in literacy and physical activities. Each of the students involved in the reading challenge won an e-reader. This is the eighth year Willow has participated in the event.

The event’s five-kilometer race is coupled

with a Jeopardy-style reading challenge followed by an awards ceremony to celebrate the children’s accomplishments complete with medals, trophies and prizes, activities, and a barbecue for all of the kids.

A special thanks goes out to all of the volunteers and staff who have helped to make this program a success. For more information on setting up a Run and Read Program please visit www.start2finishonline.org.

The Running & Reading Club after-school program is a 32-week companion program to the Backpack Program that addresses the need for enhanced literacy and physical activity among economically challenged

children in the communities it services. The Running & Reading Clubs operate directly within local inner city schools and run for two hours per week from October to June. The program takes children on an “adventure” that improves their physical, mental, emotional and social health, fostering discipline, goal setting and literacy. These are all areas that statistics have continually shown to be lacking amongst high needs elementary-aged children.

Run and Read: Combining literacy with physical activity By Upper Grand District School Board

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The 2013 Guelph Silvercreeks have emerged as contenders and stand in second place behind St. Thomas in the Junior Intercounty with a record of 11-5 with 10 games remaining this season. Last year’s Junior Royals team finished the 2012 campaign with a 4-18 record while this year’s squad is loaded with young talent that will continue to grow and improve over the coming seasons.

The Creeks are led by first year Junior Bruce Yari who leads the league in hitting (.524), almost 90 points ahead of the second place hitter. As well, pitchers Keaton Inkol, Justin Ciccia and John Palumbo each have

two wins with Inkol third in the league with a 1.65 ERA.

Throughout July the team will be compet-ing in the regular season and will be preparing for the Eliminations tournament from August 2nd to the 5th in Burlington, Ontario. Teams from around the province will compete to see who will represent Ontario at the Nationals Tournament in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, a tournament that will run from August 15th to the 19th.

For information on upcoming games and stats, please visit www.guelphsilvercreeks.com.

Fresh new talent for the Guelph Silvercreeks Submitted by Guelph Silvercreeks • Photo by Paul Spears

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Guelph Synchronized Swim ClubThe Guelph Synchronized Swim Club had

a fantastic 2012-2013 season. The athletes truly embraced the sport of synchro, demonstrating wonderful sportsmanship, team spirit, commitment and discipline, all while having fun along their journey.

Katelyn Butts and Sarah Plant partnered for a 13 to 15 age group provincial duet in addition to performing on Guelph’s provincial team for ages 16 to 20. Their goals were to have fun, to place in the top three at the West Regionals and within the top six at the Ontario Open Age Group Championships. Plant and Butts trained well together, as they pushed each other to learn new elements and figures while maintaining a positive attitude.

When asked what they enjoyed most about synchronized swimming, the girls said, “Meeting new people, achieving goals and overcoming challenges while trying new things.” These statements held true for Butts and Plant as they succeeded their goals this season. Their duet won gold at the West Regionals and they placed fifth in Ontario at the Ontario Open Age Group Synchronized Swimming Championships.

“Coaching Katelyn and Sarah this year was such an amazing experience. From the first practice I knew the girls were going to

do well. They were extremely focused and willing to try new things. I’m very proud of them and what they have achieved,” said their Coach Krissy Einboden.

Taylor Varnai, one of Guelph Synchro’s 10 & Under athletes also reached her goal. From the start of synchro season, Varnai stated that she wanted to place in the top 16 in her age group’s individual figures to earn a spot on the Provincial Team High Perfor-mance Training Camp. Guelph is very proud of Taylor for placing sixth at the Ontario Open Age Group Synchronized Swimming Championships. Varnai will be heading to training camp this July.

Madison Solda, a member of Guelph’s

provincial team for individuals aged 16 to 20, also had an amazing synchro season. Solda swam a provincial solo in the 13 to 15 age group and won silver at West Regionals and placed fifth in Ontario at the Ontario Open Age Group Synchronized Swimming Championships.

Guelph Synchro is very proud of all their athletes. Winning ribbons and medals is only a part of a competitive sport. Respect, team work, discipline, self-esteem, confi-dence, positive body image and other life-long skills are developed by participat-ing in synchronized swimming and are given high importance in this sport.

The majority of our competitive synchro-nized swimmers got their start through Guelph’s grassroots Novice (Recreational) Program. Participants in this program learn the basics of synchronized swimming, including the eggbeater, sculling, basic figures and body positions. They also learn a simple routine that they perform at the club’s water show. If you have a child that loves the water and would like to try something new and innovative then synchronized swimming may be what they are looking for.

For more information, please visit: www.guelphsynchroswim.ca

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Guelph Synchronized Swim Club is a not-for-profit,member-supported club. Our main objective is to engage young women in sportand to promote a healthy, active lifestyle. Our trained and certified coaches are excellent rolemodels and empower our young female athletes, whichgives them an advantage with life's opportunities andchallenges outside the pool.We offer programs for children of all ages and abilitylevels, from novice to provincial competitive.

For more information, please visit:www.guelphsynchroswim.ca

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Celebrating its 50th anniversary across Canada, the sport of ringette is gaining popularity nationally and right here in Guelph. Originally, ringette was invented to be a unique winter sport for girls and an alternative to hockey, but the sport has evolved significantly.

“Ringette is often referred to as the fastest game on ice,” says Doug Davidson, President of the Guelph Ringette Associa-tion (GRA). “There are over 50,000 partici-pants across Canada and hundreds of children, youth and adults play within our own Guelph community.”

Often, ringette is compared to hockey, as it is played on ice with skates and sticks. Each team has five players and a goalie and the objective is to score goals. But the resemblance to hockey ends there. How is it

different? A ringette stick is straight (it’s not a cut off hockey stick) and it is played with a blue ring instead of a puck. Intentional body contact is not allowed.

Goal tending is also different. There is no crowding or hacking the goalie with your stick. In fact, no one is allowed in the goalie crease. Goalies tend to see more shots in ringette than hockey, as the ring is lighter and therefore faster. When a goalie stops a shot, she has five seconds to distribute the ring back to her team before the whistle blows. “This is what makes ringette exciting to me,” says goalie Halli Berry. “My job isn’t

just to stop the ring, but to keep possession and throw it quickly to my teammates.”

Ringette is a sport that puts considerable emphasis on skating skills, passing, ring control, the ability to read the ice and anticipate a play. “I’ve coached and played

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Ringette - Paying homage to 50 years as a sportBy Shawna Berry • Photos submitted by Guelph Ringette Assoc.

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Twelve Guelph players aged 14-18 recently made the following U19 AAA teams in Ontario. “We typically have a few players that participate at this level,” says Gary Shaw, Coach and Player Development for Guelph Ringette. “But our talent continues to grow and we are pleased that so many Guelph athletes will have this experience.”

U19 players and their associated AAA team:

Abby Richardson (Western Region)Colleen Scott (Western Region)Halli Berry (Western Region)Nicole Shaw (Western Region)Emma Eccles (United)Jessica Mezenberg (United)Meghan Lanteigne (United)Neely Jarvis (United)Samantha Gorgi (United)Taylor Jarvis (United)Megan McGuire (Eastern)Nia King (Eastern)

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both hockey and ringette,” says Coach Connie. “Ringette is a very strategic game like basketball. It is extremely fast paced and it involves the entire team.”

The GRA has been around for over 40 years. The program includes Learn-to-Skate for children as young as four years of age, games, practices, powerskating, tournaments and family social events for every age level. Teams can play locally, provincially, nationally and internationally. The GRA’s annual Come-Try-Ringette sessions are offered in September for anyone of any age to try the sport for free and details are posted on the website. The association also supports leadership opportunities for teens, including officiating and coaching.

“When it comes to registration fees, we are told ringette offers excellent value,” says Davidson. “Lots of ice time for your dollar.”

For more information or to register on-line, visit www.guelphringette.ca.

Ringette is a fast paced exciting game, but there are some things you need to know.

Ring thing #1: • A ringette stick is straight (it’s not a cut off hockey

stick) and we play with a blue ring (not a puck).Ring thing #2: • You must pass the ring over the blue line to your

teammate to get it down the ice.Ring Thing #3: • Never skate into the goalie crease – it’s simply off

limits.Ring thing #4: • It’s a game about ring possession and control.Ring thing #5: • Each team is only allowed up to three skaters in the

deep offensive and defensive zones.

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Guelph Predators Ringette u16AA (Sponsor: Sodrox Chemicals ltd.) The U16AA Ringette team headed into the Ontario Provincial Championship winning 80 percent of their league games and over 95 percent of their tournament play, securing four gold medals. They came out undefeated at Provincials with a shiny gold in hand. In April 2013, these 14 talented young athletes set unprecedented success for Guelph at the Canadian Ringette Championship in Fredericton, New Brunswick, representing Ontario. They joined 16 other top provincial teams for the national title. They defeated Central Alberta with a 5-3 win to bring home a glorious bronze, ranking them third best in the country. Nicole Shaw was recognized as the ‘offensive game star,’ and Halli Berry was the recipient of the 1st Line All Star Goalkeeper.

Back left to right: Lisa Curtis (Manager), Karen Lawrence (Coach), Gillian Marrow, Todd Marrow (Head Coach), Neely Jarvis, Nicole Shaw, Selena Case, Gary Shaw (Coach), Samantha Rogers, Rachel Dickie, Mike Hahn (Coach) and Arlene Warner (Coach). Front left to right: Samantha Gorgi, Stacey Warner, Breanna Hahn, Kali Curtis, Jasmine Leclerc, Anna Lawrence, Katrina Hart and Halli Berry.

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ABOUT GRYPHON CAMPS: Each summer, the University of Guelph welcomes 3,000 campers to their Award-Winning Gryphon Summer Camps program. The mission of the camps program is to improve the quality of life of all campers by providing opportunities for growth, leadership and total human development through physical activity and creative endeavours.

Gryphon Camps include General Activity Camps for younger campers and for those interested in a general camp environment, as well as Sport Camps. Our Sports Camps will be the focus of this article.

Sport Camps have a more focused approach to skill development and these camps are very active. Sport camps focus on having fun, while learning a new sport or improving skills. Sport camps welcome all campers – from beginners to those who have been playing for many years. We also o�er a number of elite sport camps and these camps a very speci�c skill curriculum. All sport camps have some form of competition or tournament at the end of the week.

Gryphon Sport Camps include: Basketball; Flag Football; Hockey; Girls Hockey; Lacrosse; Soccer; Competitive Swimming; Synchronized Swimming; Track & Field; Triathlon; and Volleyball. All Sport Camps are directed by our elite varsity coaches.

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