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R U G B Y

QUESTION

ANSWER

WHEN DO YOU NEED A MOUTHGUARD?

ANY TIME YOU PARTICIPATE IN SPORTS!

YOU COULD BE MISSING A PIECE OF EQUIPMENT!

WEIGHTLIFTING HOCKEY BIKINGBASKETBALL FIELD HOCKEY SOFTBALL TENNIS

RACQUETBALL VOLLEYBALL BASEBALLSOCCER LACROSSE DIVING FENCING

RUGBY SKATEBOARDING GYMNASTICSFOOTBALL BOXING WRESTLING KARATE

FIGURE SKATING CHEERLEADING INLINE SKATING

SKIING MOTOCROSS TRACK & FIELD

Basketball and soccer oral injuries are the most common.All athletes are at risk of oral injuries and nearly all injuries could be prevented orcould be less severe if the athletes were adequately protected.Mouth guards prevent about 20,000 oral injuries to the teeth, lips, cheeksand tongue.Mouth guards act as shock absorbers and lessen the severity of concussionsand jaw fractures.Mouth guards should be worn during any recreational activity that possesses arisk of injury to the face.Mouth guards should be worn at practice and in game situations.

interfere with breathing or speech.

GET INTO THE MOUTHGUARD HABIT!

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In only their second year of existence, the Triad Bulldogs 15-and-under rugby team fin-ished as state runners-up in the Carolina Youth Rugby Association. The Bulldogs, made up of local players with no more than a year or two of rugby experience, defeated each Charlotte-area team before losing in the hard-fought state cham-pionship match to a very seasoned team from Hoke County. The Bulldogs were led by first year coach Richard Ridewood, who gained his rugby knowledge while growing up in England. Richard was assisted by coaches Mid Middleton, Jabe O’Neil, Andy Weldon, and George Huber.

Team captain and MVP was second year player TJ Dixon. Many of these young rugby players are sons of former rugby players from other parts of the country who have relocated to the Triad.

The club is planning to expand to include a new 19-and-under (high school) team next year and will be looking for new recruits. Practices begin in November and games are played on Sat-urdays in the spring so they do not interfere with high school sport teams. If interested please visit the web site http://www.eteamz.com/triadyouth-rugby/index.cfm.

TRIAD BULLDOGS RUGBY TEAMFront: Kyle Jones, Jacob Ridewood, Patrick O’Shea, TJ Dixon, Travis Lee, Phillip Sundeen, Will Banther, Josh PuentesBack: Andy Dixon (waterboy), Ryan Healy, Josh Ridewood, Forest Hunt, Evan Walker, Brice Norris, Gordon Dick, Alex Duehring.Coaches: Richard Ridewood, Jabe O’Neill, Andy WeldonNot Pictured: Matt Bouton, Andrew Schultz, Charlie Thomas

TRIAD BULLDOGS RUGBYIn the UK, the old saying goes “football is a gentleman’s game played by ruffians and rugby is a ruffian’s game played by gentlemen.” The Triad Bulldogs are a group of young gentlemen who recently came together to play this ruffian’s game - and they’ve been very successful!

This column on health and fitness is provided by the professionals at the four divisions of Southeastern Orthopaedic Specialists, serving the Triad Region. Dan Henley is a Licensed, Certified Athletic Trainer with a masters degree in health and physical education and over 35 years experience in the field. Please note that the information provided is for educational purposes only and should not be considered to be medical advice.

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by Dan HenleyShould you suffer a sprain, strain,

pull, tear or other muscle or joint injury, treat it with R.I.C.E. -- Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation. R.I.C.E. can relieve pain, limit swelling and protect the injured tissue, all of which help to speed healing. After an injury occurs, the damaged area will bleed (externally or internally) and become inflamed. If you have a sports injury the first thing to do is to prevent further injury or damage. This means you

should stop activity and consider the severity of the injury. Once you determine what is wrong, you can start immediate treatment. The first treatment for most acute soft tissue injuries (bruises, strains, etc.) is to prevent, stop and reduce swelling. When soft tissue is damaged it swells or possibly bleeds internally. This swelling and/or bleeding causes pain and loss of motion, which can limit use of the muscles.

The primary ingredient for treatment for soft tissue injuries is ice - good old fashioned “ice”. You can apply ice in many different forms of “cryotherapy.” Use of ice-filled plastic produce bags or even a bag of frozen peas

wrapped in a thin towel to provide cold to the injured area are the most commonly used methods. Cold can provide short-term pain relief. It also limits swelling by reducing blood flow to the injured area.

Keep in mind, though, that you should never leave ice on an injury for more than 15-20 minutes at a time. Longer exposure can damage your skin. The best rule is to apply cold compresses for 15 minutes and then leave them off for at least 20 minutes. Ice treatments may also be used for chronic conditions, such as overuse injuries that are becoming more and more common in athletics. In this case, ice the injured area after activity to help control inflammation.

One word of caution! Exposure to cold can ease pain and swelling, but improperly applied ice packs can also stop blood flow if left on the skin too long, researchers say. Ice packs should not stay on the skin longer than a half-hour, and if the only cold compress available in the house is a bag of frozen vegetables, be sure to wrap it in a towel. Also, don’t use any type of heat treatments on new injuries. After several days, it is usually OK to apply heat if indicated. Heat, however, should be used for chronic conditions to help relax and loosen tissues, and to stimulate blood flow to the area.

Cryotherapy Tipsproperly icing an injury

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S P O R T P S Y C H O L O G Y

Positive Sport Parenting

Jennifer Gapin is a sport psychology consultant and a doctoral student in the Department of Exercise and Sport Science at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. This is one of a series of articles she has written on sport psychology issues related to youth sports.

by Jennifer Gapin, M.S.

Recent studies show that children drop out of sports at an alarming rate, citing that sport is no longer fun, there is too much emphasis on winning, and there are too many rigorous practices and overzealous parents. Just because a 10 year old child may not be successful at a particular sport doesn’t mean it’s time to quit. Research points out that the majority of elite athletes did not begin their athletic careers seeking to excel in one sport, but rather were exposed to many different sports. These athletes discovered on their own what sport to play, based on what they enjoyed and which critical mental and physical characteristics they possessed. Further, many successful athletes develop talents and reach their peak later on in life (the recent women’s Olympic marathon winner is 38 years old!). This suggests that parents should discourage specialization and encourage participation in a variety of sports.

As a parent it can be difficult to navigate the sporting world and there really is no step-by-step guide on how to be a good sports parent. Parents are often left feeling ill-equipped. Below are some tips for helping your child maintain a healthy level of involvement in sport.

Set realistic goals that center around performance and achieving personal bests, not only winning.

Promote sport participation, but let your child choose when and what to play. Let your child know it is OK to quit a sport, BUT it is important for young athletes to finish the season; this shows them the value of sticking it out.

Teach children the positive outcomes of sport (responsibility, teamwork, leadership, sportsmanship) that are developed regardless of whether or not your child is an all-star.

Keep in perspective. Remember that a very small percentage receive full collegiate athletic scholarships.

Check your ego at the door. Make sure your child is playing because he or she wants to - not because you want him to.

Pay attention to the coach’s level of experience and that he/she is providing quality care and training advice.

Provide positive feedback. A good technique is the sandwich approach. Start out with a positive statement, insert a statement of instruction for improvement, and then end with another positive statement. For example, “You looked really great out there. Next time try to swing a little bit sooner. Keep up the good work!”

Reward effort.

Let the coaches coach! Put more energy into assuming the role of a positive cheerleader.

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“We look at these kids with the stars on their helmets and pinstripes on their uniforms and we think they are miniaturized adults… But they don’t think like we do, they don’t understand like we do. We’ve professionalized youth sports to an excessive level.” –Gregg Heinzmann, director of the Youth Sports Research Council and Rutgers University

Has your child been diagnosed with ADHD?

Research participants are needed to complete an online survey about exercise and ADHD. If you are a parent of a child with ADHD, please click on the link below for instructions and the survey. If you have questions or would like to participate in additional research projects related to exercise and ADHD symptoms, please contact:

Jennifer Gapin, M.S. at j_gapin@uncg.edu. Survey Link: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=vbsEW9mgG8Z5m42_2fvGScoQ_3d_3d

There is also a link at www.sportskidsplay.com- just click on What’s New.

Thank you for your help!

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T E A M S T E A M S

The North Carolina Gaters 19 & Under team captured the National AAU Championship in Orlando on July 31st with a 91-73 victory over the Florida Prospects. This is the fourth national title for the Gaters organization, including back-to-back championships in the 19 & Under division. The Gaters finished with a perfect 7-0 record in the tourney and 16-0 overall for the season.

On their journey to the title, the Gaters defeated the Florida Prospects, Georgia Bucks and Brampton Raptors (Toronto, Ontario) in pool play. In bracket play, the Gaters defeated the Yam City Dribblers (Louisiana) in the first round, followed by the Memphis Blazers in the quarterfinals, Team Michigan in the semifinals before their championship victory over the Florida Prospects.

The Gaters were led by High Point University-signee Nick Barbour who averaged more than 20 points a game for the tourney and was named Tournament MVP. Will O’huaregbe (UNC-Wilmington) and Chris Applegate (Trinity College)

both were strong in the paint as they averaged double-doubles for the tournament. Anthony Nusdeo (UNCG) had a great tournament overall and was the glue to the team whenever adversity hit. Hunter McClintock (Patterson School) and Michael McGeough (Roanoke College) also had consistent tournaments and hit several key shots in the championship game. Eladio Espinosa (South Florida) only played in the championship game but left his mark with 23 points and 14 rebounds off the bench.

Head coach Stan Kowalewski commented, “I was really proud of our focus and effort throughout the tourney and I’m so happy for this group of fine young men to finish their high school careers with a national title.” Kowalewski concluded that “this was a great experience for both the older and younger players and should bode well for next year’s older teams as we have a tremendous amount of talent returning in the organization and I am very excited about our future.”

Omaha, Nebraska was the site of the 2008 National Junior Olympic Track and Field Championships. Several area youth from local track teams qualified for the nationals by placing in the top five at the State meet and then placing in the top three at the Regional meet in Rock Hills, SC. The Greensboro Champions, the Greensboro Blazers, and the Greensboro Pacesetters all had qualifiers who made the trip to Omaha.

Xavier Jones of the Champions was a repeat national champion in the 400 meter run in the Youth Boys division. Jones also placed 5th in the 200. Other Greensboro Champions finishing in the top ten included Bre’Anna Warren - 5th in the shot put and 8th in the discus (Youth Girls), Dejah Hayes - 5th in the long jump (Youth Girls), Rashad Hayes - 6th in the long jump (Intermediate Boys), and Radiance Baden - 8th in the triple jump (Young Women). Demari Boswell of the Blazers finished 7th in the 200 (Intermediate Boys) and Imani Abraham 11th in the shot put (Midget Girls).

Area track teams will be gearing up for an exciting 2009. Next year the National Junior Olympic Track and Field Championships will be right here in Greensboro at the NC A&T track. Because Greensboro is hosting the meet, qualifying at a regional meet will not be required of area athletes. Next year, Greensboro athletes who finish in the top three at the state meet will automatically qualify for nationals. This will give a lot more area kids the opportunity to showcase their talent on the national stage. Visit the SportsKidsPlay® website to get contact information for the local youth track organizations and start getting in shape for next summer.

Next year the National Junior Olympic Track and Field Championships will be right here in Greensboro where Xavier Jones (above left and below) will try to make it three in a row!

Sprinter Xavier Jones repeats as national champion in 400 meters

USATF NATIONAL JUNIOR OLYMPICS

track & field

NC Gaters U10 TeamNC Gaters U� Team9U North Carolina Gaters Roster:

Brendan Kowalewski, Ethan Strubinger, Derek Brandon, Jeremiah Praylor, De’Shaun Taylor, Tyeren Melton, Kameron Langley, Tyrece Cheek, John Newman, Brian Williams, J.P. Moorman, Will Jones, Alec HildrethAssistant Coaches: Jaquar Moorman, Stan Kowalewski, Sr., Sam Hildreth

10U North Carolina Gaters Roster:Brendan Austin, B.J. Wright, Covington Carlson, Brendan Kowalewski, Jaylen Gore, Michael Featherston, Michael Buckland, Zachary James, Jaylen Evans, J.P. Moorman, Stephen Abernathy, Noah Watson, John Lamot, Jamie Newman Assistant Coaches: Jaquar Moorman, Stan Kowalewski, Sr., Jamelle Evans

16U North Carolina Gaters Roster:Dylan Berry, Jay Canty, Deshon Dabbs, Jonathan Frye, P.J. Hairston, Asad Lamot, Jacob Lawson, Kejuan Mayo, Christian McCain, Christian Pulliam, Jonathan Rice, Zach Sowell, Jordan Weethee, Greg WinbushAssistant Coaches: Mike Fulcher, Jermaine Carlton

In addition to a National Championship with his 19U team, coach Stan Kowalewski led the 9U, 10U, and 16U North Carolina Gaters teams to top sixteen finishes in the AAU Nationals.

18U North Carolina Gaters Roster:Nick Barbour, Jonathan Frye, Jay Canty, Mike McGeough, Hunter McClintock, Jairus Simms, Eladio Espinosa, Robby Reid, Will O’huaregbe, Jacob Lawson, Anthony Nusdeo, Chris Applegate, Lee Martin, Michael Neal, Assistant Coaches: Andy Symmes, Trey Houser, Fernando Cole

NATIONAL CHAMPIONS

North Carolina Gaters U1� Team

North Carolina Gaters U16 Team

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T E A M S T E A M S

Front: Lane Whitaker, Colson Everett, Brodi OldsMiddle: Cameron Hackett, Jesse Auman, Austin Kallum, Nick BantonBack: Ryne Stanley, Myles Sowell, Gauge Gantt, Coaches: Richard Stanley, Dale BantonNot Pictured: Joseph Provencher, Dylan Mitchell

FORBIS & DICK

11-12 Champs - Division A�-10 Champs - Division AFront: Rico Love, Davon Upshur, OJ Burgess Middle: Desmond Hargrove, Jeremy Penn, Jahru BogansBack: Ronnie Donnell, Jaylen Guy, Justin Guy, Keyuntis DeanCoaches: Marcus Guy, Don Henderson, Shawn Guy

CWC COUGARS

Greensboro Parks and Recreation Baseball Tournament crowned champions in two divisions of each of its age groups. 9-10 year old champions and 11-12 year old champions are pictured here. R&R Athletic teams claimed championships in both the A division and B Division of the 13-14 year old age group. Team members are listed below:

Champions

Parks and RecreationBASEBALL

GREENSBORO

Front: Jalen Summers, Jacori Johnson, Kalup MaynardMiddle: Cameron Daragan, Tyrik Noel, John Martinez, Jason Hester Jr.Back: Keifer Oates, Derrick Wilson, Chase RossCoaches: Eric Bartlett, Jason Hester Sr.Not Pictured: Austin Hunt

R&R PANTHERS

�-10 Champs - Division B

BSM TITANS

Front: Kyle Parsons, Harley Mason, Mitch Strader, Josh Pardue, Chris Chapman, Ryan LunsfordMiddle: Jay Seamans, Daniel Ingle, Bradley May, Spencer Loy, Lane BrannCoaches: Eddie Holloman, Eddie May, Steve Parsons, Jay IngleNot Pictured: Mason Hughes

11-12 Champs - Division B

R&R AthleticsDiv. A Champs

Justice BaileyCamden BallBrandon BurkesJaylin DavisDerrick DoveBenjamin EastonCorey KimberDevonte’ MasonJames McClementKyle NelsonKeith RobinsonJulian SpruillEugene Wallercoaches:Louis AllenCoach BigelowKeith Powell

R&R Athletics Div. B Champs

Jaylee DaltonAhron JonesKelvin McAllister, Jr.Quan McCurdyRyan MeadowsKevin PenleyRichard Powell IIJoseph SimpsonDylan SmithAndrew ThurlowAllante’ TilleyBrandon WalkerJosh Wilsoncoaches:Lewis WalkerDavid Wilson

PLEASANTGARDEN

BROWNSUMMIT

Volleyball Tryouts!Sportsplex Volleyball Club

(formerly Piedmont Triad Volleyball Club)

Tryouts in early NovemberRegional Travel Teams

(tournaments in NC from January-April, 2009)

Developmental Teams (practice/games at Sportsplex to develop skills)

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Come to the parent information meetings on October 20th and 28th to see what the new club is all about. For more information, please call:Trevor Hewitt at 336-373-3279 or visit our website at www.teamsportsplex.com

Junior Volleyball Program!The Triad’s newest

Parent Meetings!

Oct. 20th and 2�th

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B O N D I S S U EIn November, Greensboro voters will have a chance to improve the quality of life of its citizens and future generations. By supporting the Parks and Recreation Bond issue, you will be supporting not only the youth of Greensboro but all of us who use a wide range of facilities that the bond issue will benefit. In addition to a much needed, and long overdue aquatics center, funds generated from the bond issue will be applied toward:

Athletic field development at Hester Park

Improvements at the Smith Senior Center

Renovation projects at Sussman Park, Steelman Park, Heath Park, and Bingham Park

Development of the Gateway Botanical Gardens in partnership with Greensboro Beautiful, Inc

Repairs to aging pools at Lindley, Peeler, Warnersville, and Windsor Centers

Upgrades to keep the Grimsley High School pool operational

Multiple Phase II improvements to Barber Park based on citizen input

Addition of restroom facilities at Gillespie Golf Course

There are many good reasons to support the Parks and Recreation bond issue. Here are just a few thatcome to mind.

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REASONS to VOTE YES

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�Safety

Citizens deserve safe, well maintained, and accessible public facilities. Adequate facilities should be made available so that

everyone can learn to swim safely.

BeautyGreensboro has a rich heritage of beautiful

public gardens, parks, and recreational facilities. Improvements are needed to

preserve this wonderful heritage.

FunA variety of public facilities should be

available for citizens to play, relax, have fun, or enjoy their favorite sporting activity in a

safe and comfortable environment.

ProsperityThe future prosperity of our community is

jeopardized if public facilities are inadequate to attract new business and special events

or to hold on to those that we have.

Civic PrideCommunity pride is an important resource that is strongly influenced by the beauty,

variety, and appearance of its public parks and recreational facilities.

CommunityAttractive and well-maintained public

recreational facilities attract people from the entire community to join together in

play, competition, and fellowship.

NecessityMany of our old facilities are crumbling and in poor repair. Without repairing or adding new facilities, the quality of our lives, and those of our children, will be diminished.

OpportunityWithout adequate facilities we deny

ourselves and our children the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of public recreation

that every citizen deserves.

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HealthAvailability and access to a wide range of public recreational facilities improves the overall health and fitness of our citizens,

reducing medical and health insurance costs. 1

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S O C C E R

A team made up of members from GYS’s Greensboro Twisters 93 Green, 93 Gold, and 92 Green teams traveled to Gothenburg, Sweden to participate in the Gothia Cup youth soccer tournament. The week-long tournament (June 13-19) included 1572 boy’s and girl’s teams in various age groups from 66 nations, and is one of the best known youth soccer tournament in the world. Each year the Gothia Cup brings in youth teams from around the world to play soccer and learn about other cultures while experiencing the excitement of this large international event.

The Greensboro delegation, coached by Marc Nichols and Steve Diamond, included 16

soccer players along with adult chaperones. The group flew from Charlotte to Munich and then to Copenhagen, Denmark. The host team from Lyngby, Denmark picked up the Twisters at the airport and each girl stayed with a family from its host team – the adults stayed at a hotel. (Next year, the Greensboro team will reciprocate when Lyngby’s team travels to the U.S.) Later that same day the girls joined their host team for a Danish-style practice. The next day, the two teams got together for an American-style practice. On the third day, Saturday, the girls played in a small, four team “mini tournament” with a team from Texas, the Lyngby team, and a team from Sweden.

That night the host team held a “huge pot luck dinner” before joining the Twisters the next day for the bus trip to Gothenburg.

The Gothia Tournament is such a huge event that Gothenburg opens up its schools to accommodate the teams. School classrooms are outfitted with cots and teams eat in school cafeterias. The team settled into its quarters while the parents stayed in hotel rooms. Each day, one lucky parent was assigned chaperone duty at the school.

After a spectacular Opening Ceremonies, including a parade of nations, music, and fireworks, the team was anxious to get started. The Twisters happened to be the only non-Swedish team in their bracket. Despite a rough brand of international play, more physical than the girls are allowed to play at home, the Twisters tied their first game 1-1, before winning their next two, 4-0 and 2-0. Advancing to the next round, they were finally eliminated in the next game 1-0 by another Swedish team. Though disappointed in the loss, the team enjoyed their stay and had a terrific

experience. Congratulations to all the Twisters players who represented Greensboro very well!

Greensboro Twisters Travel to Sweden for Tournament

Back row: Coach Mark Nichols, Claire Newman, Alex Proehl, Adair Clark, Natalie Harris, Adrianne Varitimidis, Annie Elliott, Lauren Gettinger, Liz Ambler, Bethany Spivey, Coach Steve DiamondFront row: Candace Forbes, Caitlin Mills, Susan Stephens, Julie Brown, Mary Grace Stoneking, Julianne Levesque, Lacey Holmes

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• After school programs for elementary & middle school students• Pre–school (ages 2–5) at Hayes–Taylor• Fall sports including t–ball, baseball, soccer, football, basketball,

lacrosse, girls’ volleyball, cheerleading, karate, wrestling, and tumbling• Swim lessons and swim team• Teen programs, youth fitness programs and much more!

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Department Bond Issue including an Aquatic Center

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