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RJ Ramsey: A Great Local Leader You Want Your Kids to KnowAfter a full day of desk sitting, hallway walking, lecture listening and of course socializing a young student might not be blamed for wanting to park themselves on a couch following a long day at school. While many tired students do just that, Richmond’s RJ Ramsey has another philosophy.

“Physical activity has always been so important in my life,” says the 17 year-old Richmond Secondary student. “Especially nowadays as a student, after countless hours of school and the work it brings, physical activity allows me to take a breather and get the exercise I need in my life.”

The Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology recommends youth age 12-17 should get at least 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous-intensity physical activity daily.

Ramsey gets that and then some.

In addition to having played for his high school volleyball team from grade eight through twelve, Ramsey has been a part of the club Air Attack, the Richmond Olympic Oval’s Volleyball Centre of Excellence as well as being an Oval member.

“The way I found volleyball was from my participation and involvement in a number of sports throughout the community,” he explains. “After playing so many different sports you get a pretty good idea at which ones you really connect with.”

He suggests others, who haven’t yet found a activity they’re passionate about, do the same and experience a wide variety. And he believes doing that is easiest at the Oval.

“The Oval has so many different activities there is almost nothing you can’t do,” says Ramsey. “As a student, options are always a good thing.”

And if the variety isn’t enough, Ramsey says the simple break from the stress of school is better spent doing something enjoyable and productive.

“I’d recommend a student membership to others because basically being a member at the Oval allows us students to take a break from all the stress schoolwork brings.”

For a high performance athlete like Ramsey, who was one of the 30 elite athletes in the province selected last summer for a spot on the U17 Team BC volleyball team, the Oval offers additional services which aid in his pursuit of excellence.

“The staff makes all the difference at the Oval,” he explains. “The coaches and other staff members are always so helpful and kind and it makes training much more enjoyable.”

All of this likely translates into Ramsey’s success away from the court. With an “A” average, he is a Principle’s Honour Roll student, proving a balance between school and exercise is possible.

Choose from over 40 Spring Break Sport CampsMarch 18–22 | March 25–28 | Ages 4–18

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Multi-Sport Sessions Non-Member Member March 18–22 March 25–28ACTIVATE Fit Tots Camp (4–5 YRS, CO-ED) Tu + Th 2 $55 N/A 1:00pm–4:00pm

ACTIVATE Tumble Tots Camp (4–5 YRS, CO-ED) Tu + Th 2 $55 N/A 9:00am–12:00pm

ACTIVATE Get Skills Full Day Camp (6–9 YRS, CO-ED) 5 $285 $256 9:00am–4:00pm

4 $228 $205 9:00am–4:00pm

Mornings 5 $150 $135 9:00am-12:00pm

4 $120 $108 9:00am–12:00pm

Afternoons 5 $150 $135 1:00pm–4:00pm

4 $120 $108 1:00pm–4:00pmACTIVATE Get Skills Full Day Camp (9–12 YRS) 5 $285 $256 9:00am–4:00pm

4 $228 $205 9:00am–4:00pm

Mornings 5 $150 $135 9:00am-12:00pm

4 $120 $108 9:00am–12:00pm

Afternoons 5 $150 $135 1:00pm–4:00pm

4 $120 $108 1:00pm–4:00pm

HIGH PERFORMANCE Youth Development Camp(12–17 YRS, CO-ED) 4 $200 N/A 9:00pm–12:00pm

Badminton

ACTIVATE Racquet & Paddle Tots Camp (4–5 YRS) M+W 2 $55 N/A 9:00am–12:00pm

ACTIVATE Racquet & Paddle Camp (6–9 YRS CO-ED) 5 $120 $108 1:00pm–4:00pm

GENERATE Badminton Blast Camp (9–12 YRS, CO-ED) 5 $160 $144 9:00am–12:00pm

Baseball

Baseball Spring Training Camp (6–9 YRS, CO-ED) 5 $110 $99 1:00pm–3:00pm

HIGH PERFORMANCE Golf Camp | Handicap -10 (16+ YRS, CO-ED) 3 $299 N/A 9:00am–4:00pm

HIGH PERFORMANCE Golf Camp | Handicap +10 (16+ YRS, CO-ED) 3 $299 N/A 9:00am–4:00pm

Hockey

ACTIVATE Hockey Tots Camp (4–5 YRS, CO-ED) M, W, F 3 $96 N/A 1:00pm–4:00pm

ACTIVATE Hockey Skills Development Camp (6–9 YRS, CO-ED) 5 $228 $205 9:00am–12:00pm

HIGH PERFORMANCE Hockey Stick Handling Skills Camp (11–17 YRS, CO-ED) 3 $210 N/A 8:00am–12:30pm

HIGH PERFORMANCE Hockey Shooting Skills Camp (11–17 YRS, CO-ED) 2 $140 N/A 8:00am–12:30pm

HIGH PERFORMANCE Hockey Goaltender Camp (9–17 YRS, CO-ED) 5 $399 N/A 9:00am–1:00pm

HIGH PERFORMANCE Hockey Female Camp (11–15 YRS, GIRLS) 4 $280 N/A 8:00am–1:00pm

HIGH PERFORMANCE Hockey Development Camp (11–15 YRS, CO,ED) 4 $280 N/A 8:00am–1:00pm

Life + Leadership

GENERATE Active Live + Leadership Camp (11–12 YRS, CO-ED) 5 $285 $256 9:00am–4:00pm

MOTIVATE Active Live + Leadership Camp (13–15 YRS, CO-ED) 5 $285 $256 9:00am–4:00pm

Rowing

ACCELERATE Learn to Row Camp (13–15 YRS, CO-ED) 5 $170 $153 9:00am–12:00pm

Skating

ACTIVATE Learn to Skate Camp (6–9 YRS, CO-ED) 5 $195 $175 1:00pm–4:00pm

GENERATE Learn to Skate Camp (9–12 YRS, CO-ED) 5 $195 $175 1:00pm–4:00pm

HIGH PERFORMANCE Power Skating Intensive Camp (12–17 YRS, CO-ED) 3 $150 N/A 8:00am–12:00pm

Soccer

ACTIVATE Soccer Camp (6–9 YRS, CO-ED) 4 $120 $108 9:00am–12:00pm

Table Tennis

ACTIVATE Table Tennis Camp (6–12 YRS, CO-ED) 5 $160 $144 10:00am–12:00pm

4 $128 $116 10:00am–12:00pm

Volleyball

GENERATE Volleyball Camp (9–11 YRS, CO-ED) 5 $155 $140 9:00am–12:00pm

ACCELERATE Volleyball Camp (12–14 YRS, GIRLS) 4 $144 $130 1:00pm–4:00pm

ACCELERATE Volleyball Camp (12–14 YRS, BOYS) 4 $144 $130 1:00pm–4:00pm

DOMINATE Volleyball Camp (14–16 YRS, GIRLS) 4 $280 $252 9:00am–3:00pm

DOMINATE Volleyball Camp (14–16 YRS, BOYS) 4 $280 $252 9:00am–3:00pm

Oval Sport Camps are dedicated to delivering the very best in youth sport development. It is our goal to ensure that

every young athlete will achieve their own excellence in sport! Our Sport Camps follow Sport Canada’s Long Tern Athlete Development model and provide opportunities for a wide range of abilities and ages (4-18 yrs).

ACTIVATE Introducing fundamental movements through play.

GENERATE Mastering physical literacy for lifelong achievement in sport.

MOTIVATE Providing opportunities for everyone to achieve their goals.

ACCELERATE Supporting the quest for higher performance.

DOMINATE Train to expand your domain over motion and emotion.

HIGH PERFORMANCE Improving the performance of committed athletes through sport and athlete-specific integrated sport services

See the calendar for more camp details. Full camp details are available at richmondoval.ca

FEATURED SPORT CAMPSMULTI-SPORTACTIVATE Fit Tots Camp | 4–5 yrs, CO-EDGames and play inspire a passion for movement at a young age in this fun filled program.

ACTIVATE Get Skills Camp | 6–9 yrs, CO-EDThe ultimate multi-sport experience!

LEADERSHIPActive Life + Leadership | 11-12 YRS, 13-15 YRS, CO-EDAn awesome combination of sports and fitness activities with sessions focused on leadership development.

HOCKEYACTIVATE Hockey Tots | 4-5 YRS, CO-EDTots get introduced to Canada’s game through fun activities and games.

ACTIVATE Hockey Skills Development | 6-9 YRS, CO-EDSkill-intensive drills in a fun and upbeat style will introduce the fundamentals of the game to beginners or those with one to two years hockey playing experience.

HIGH PERFORMANCE SPRING BREAK CAMPSBaseball, Golf, Hockey, Power Skating, VolleyballWorld-class technical coaching, innovative training styles, strength and conditioning, unique cross-training opportunities. richmondoval.ca/hpcamps

3 EASY WAYS TO REGISTER TODAY!ONLINE: richmondoval.ca/registerBY PHONE: 778.296.1400IN PERSON: 6111 River Rd

OVAL SPORT CAMPS SPRING BREAK 2013 CALENDAR

Matthew Wagner: A Great Local Leader You Want Your Kids to KnowAs a hockey player with the Richmond Sockeyes, 20 year-old Matthew Wagner never fails to rise to the occasion and is reliable in important situations.

This attitude is the same one he carries into this Oval Sport Camps as a camp leader this Spring Break. Matthew is part of a team of accomplished and motivated local leaders with a passion for inspiring young kids and equipping them with the tools necessary to live successful lives.

“I’m going to try and develop you as a player both with your skills and your skating,” he says about his coaching style. “Teaching kids new things and seeing them accomplish their goals is a big thing for me.”

With a deep history in sports—having won championships in both hockey and baseball—Matthew will bring his technical expertise to the Oval’s on-ice camps. In addition to these sport specific lessons he, along with his fellow camp leaders, will also focus on developing transferable life skills. This is something Matthew himself has experienced during his time in sports.

“I think it’s made me more of a social person,” he says. “It’s given me the skills to communicate with others in life and in a team environment.”

He also believes the lessons learned on the ice, the field, the court, the dressing room and in any sporting environment – like sport camps – can have a positive effect for children in their academic lives.

“I think a lot of things can cross over,” he says of hockey and every day life. “Your work ethic on the ice should be the work ethic you have in school too.”

Upon reflecting on his coaches – past and present – Matthew admits that the lessons he has learned (and the ones he will try and teach as a coach) are rooted in sport but can be applied elsewhere as well.

“They (coaches) teach you control, composure and self-discipline.”

And most importantly, Matthew says sports are fun and make memories. “Just being around the boys” is something he will always remember about his time in hockey and baseball.

He looks forward to being a role model for kids at the Oval this spring and helping them create their own sporting memories. And in this case, his hockey mentality applies.

“If you need me in the big situations I’ll be there.”