April 2015 - Gymnastics Mississauga

GYMNASTICS
MISSISSAUGA
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NEW SLETTER / A PR IL 2015
Road to
old
NEW
EVENT!
Parents’ Night Out!
3rd
Ontario Cup
Acrobatic Gymnastics
3rd Annual
World Gymnastics
Challenge
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EVENTS
W
elcome to the April 2015 issue of the Gymnastics Mississauga Newsletter. Our newsletter is a great way to
keep you informed of all that is currently happening and will be coming up in the next few months.
The Spring session has just started! Our Recreational Summer registrations are open! For those interested in
registering for our camps and other events, or for those who still need to register for our Recreational programs,
all registration details and costs are listed on our website under “Classes & Camps” at www.gymmississauga.org
RECREATIONAL SUMMER CLASS June 29 - August 31, 2015
RECREATIONAL SUMMER CAMP June 29 - September 4, 2015
Prices go up on June 1st!
RECREATIONAL FALL SESSION September 8 - December 14
Fall 2015 registration will open on April 10.
MASCOT CONTEST Submissions are due by Saturday, April 18
Help us design our first ever club mascot, who will represent Gymnastics Mississauga at all our events,
promotions and competitions! For rules and further information, please refer to our website.
MASTER CLINIC WITH HEAD COACH CHRIS FOO, April 29
Gymnastics in other countries: Using a Global Model in Gymnastics Training and Athlete Development at
Gymnastics Mississauga.
PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT, May 2
Enjoy an hour of Gymnastics and a Movie! You will get to spend your Saturday night with your favourite
coaches while Mom and Dad get a night off!
COMPETITIVE TRYOUTS, May 3
Competitive Aptitude Test on Sunday at 4pm.
ALEXIS LEE FROM TEAM L (COACH JUSTINE) AT THE 3RD ANNUAL WORLD GYMNASTICS CHALLENGE
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RECREATIONAL
March Break Camp
Y
et another March Break Camp success! The children were thrilled and hyped up with all the activities
provided (such as acrobatic gymnastics, crafts and games) assisted by our wonderful Gymnastics
Mississauga recreational coaching team! We thank the coaches and volunteers for giving the children a
wonderful week to remember!
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RECREATIONAL
March
Break
Camp
2015
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COMPETITION
3RD ANNUAL
WORLD
GYMNASTICS
CHALLENGE
Hosted by
Gymnastics
Mississauga
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COMPETITION
3RD ANNUAL
WORLD
GYMNASTICS
CHALLENGE
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COMPETITION
3RD ANNUAL
WORLD
GYMNASTICS
CHALLENGE
Training Day with
Coach Chris Foo
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COMPETITION
I must say I was very proud of
Mairead’s floor routine. It was
beautiful and gave me butterflies!
She scored a 9.225 and I could not
have been more excited! This is
just one of the greatest feelings as
a coach, when your athlete shows
you why you love, what you love!
Congrats Mairead on a fantastic
floor routine! - Coach Justine
3RD ANNUAL
WORLD
GYMNASTICS
CHALLENGE
Thank you to
parent volunteers
and coordinators!
GYMNASTICS FRIENDS
FOR LIFE
Friday night after the National Novice,
National Open, Junior Senior competition.
Features Chris Foo, the Head Coach of
the Men's & Women's Artistic Gymnastics
Programs, Gary Isaacs who has recently
returned to Gymnastics Mississauga,
athletes who currently train at our gym and
some former athletes who came out in
support after leaving Gymnastics
Mississauga to go to university.
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COMPETITION
3RD ONTARIO
cup for
acrobatic
gymnastics
Acro girls and boys did better
then ever at the 3rd Ontario
Cup! Great job to all our Acro
athletes!
Now its time to get ready for the
Provincial Championships on
May 8-10!
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COMPETITION
3rd Ontario Cup for Acrobatic Gymnastics
Women’s Pair 11-16 – World Age
First Place:
Karyzza Guillermo
Mikaela Pingol
Women’s Pair 8-15 – Level 6
Sixth Place:
Katelyn Baska-Wiltshite
Annabeth Lampitt
Women’s Pair 8-15 – Level 7
First Place:
Victoria Luciani
Alexa Luciani
Women’s Pair 11-16 – World Age
Second Place:
Nikki Krigos
Mila Disalle
Women’s Pair 8-15 – Level 5
First Place:
Sofia Marziali
Laila Marziali
Nicole Trzcinski
First Place:
Karyzza Guillermo
Mikaela Pingol
3rd
Ontario
Cup
Mixed Pairs 8-15 – Level 5
First Place:
Kuanish Gandy
Anna Kuzmenko
Mixed Pair 8-15 – Level 5
Second Place:
Vikram Singh Chahal
Aleksandra Ritchie
Women’s Group 8-15 – Level 6
First Place:
Laura Cernea
Olivia Ritchie
Emelia Ceconi
Second Place:
Kayla Michalakos
Natalia Kot
Abagail Klassen
Third Place:
Sarah Downie
Beth Downie
Isabelle Klassen
Women’s Group 8-15 – Level 7
Third Place:
Iryana Dubchak
Anna Pioun
Alexandra Pioun
First Place:
Jenna Stratigaes
Elisabeth Benakopoulos
Amy Pan
Second Place:
Diona Sulemani
Emma Shapland
Anna Ivantchenko
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COMPETITIVE TRAINING
C
MAG&WAG
onditioning is a very important part of your son/daughter's physical development as a gymnast. Please
encourage your child to apply themselves during this part of their training and they will definitely see
the benefits in more ways than one. - Coach Gary Isaacs.
The athletes in the WAG competitive program are gearing up to represent our club as we hosted this year’s World Gymnastics
Challenge at the end of March. Many of the athletes are working to increase their routine skill difficulty in preparation for this
meet and for future competitions.
A
C
Here are some recent highlights:
Team A: Elizabeth is preparing
to compete her handstand half
pirouette on bars and Kristienne
recently made toe circle to
handstand within a full routine.
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Team B: Emily D began to work on low bar
giants, Jiselle and Kiora made kip handstand
giant alone on the low bar for the first time,
and Jenna F and Anna G are preparing to
compete more difficult dismounts on bars.
Team C: Both Emily V and Yasmeen continue to improve overall on their bar routine, Kaila continued
to develop her confidence on flyaways and straight body giants, and Kaleigh took steps forwards by
doing dozens of low bar giants.
Team D: After a short break due to injury, Isabel continues to work hard on building back her strength
and preparing for her first provincials as a Level 8 athlete, Arianna took several steps forwards in
working on her layout flyaways, and Olivia made a new personal record of 16 toe circles in a row
on strap bar.
Again, great work everyone! - Coach Chris Laszlo
Group 6
D
For our MAG 3rd provincial qualifier
Stephen Pascual placed 3rd on Rings and 2nd in Vault in the category level 1 age 10- 11
Arisano Mazzone placed 3rd on Parallel Bars in Category Level 2 Age 8 -9
Chidube Ekwommadu placed 3rd on Floor, 2nd on Rings, 3rd on Vault and 5th All around.
All the team members are working hard polishing the skills to present for Provincials in April.
- Coach Daniel
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PUBLISHER
A
gymnastics club owner had an 8-year-old girl in a class with four students. The girl was sitting on a low beam (12 inches off the ground). She
fell off the beam sideways and broke her arm. They called 911 because it was
obvious the arm was either dislocated or broken. They filled out an accident
report and the mom, who was present, signed the report. Years later, within
days before the statute of limitation ran out, the parents sued the club over the
incident saying they were negligent.
IDEAS
that WORK in the
GYM!
BE WARNED
BE PREPARED
THE LAWSUIT TOOK TWO YEARS. Here are a few of the things they
did that proved valuable to the club’s defense.
1. The owner had taken pictures of the gym, which included the USA
Gymnastics Safety Posters hanging on the walls. The photos were dated
so that the owner could prove the Safety Posters were hanging up the day
of the accident.
2. The parents signed a release form prior to their daughter participating
in class.
3. All of the owner’s instructors were safety certified.
4. The instructors gave verbal warnings to the students on how to fall.
Everything was done correctly and they could not prove negligence. It was
simply an accident and accidents do happen, but you must be prepared!
Managing Sports Injuries
Many peoples do not recognize they are injured until their injury has progressed from mild to moderate or even severe. Watch for early signs of
injury-the earlier an injury is identified and treated, the sooner you can return to your sport. While pain is the most obvious sign that something
is wrong, other symptoms can include swelling, a sense of instability in a joint (such as a shoulder during throwing), a clicking sound in the knee,
or loss of function.
Managing Sports Injuries with Non-drug Treatments
The first 48 hours are the most important when treating acute soft
tissue injuries (muscles, tendons, and ligaments). When you are
injured, blood from damaged vessels pool in surrounding tissue causing swelling. Healing is a delay because of the decrease blood flow
to the injured area. The goal of initial treatment is to decrease swelling through Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation (RISE). The ideal
treatment is to rest the injured body part and apply an ice pack for 10
to 20 minutes every one to two hours in the first two days. Compress
the injured area with a fill bandage and elevate the injured part (use
a sling for arms and a pillow or chair for legs) to help keep swelling
down. Avoid heat, liniments, and vigoroous massage of the injured
area in the first 48 hours.
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Non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs). Ibuprofen [Advil, Motrin and naproxen (Naprosyn)] are examples of a class of
medication called non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs).
They are often used to treat sport injuries and arthritis (pain or swelling within a joint). Many prescription NSAIDs are also available.
Although studies do not show that any one NSAID is better than
another, you may find one that works better for you. They should be
taken regularly in the first few days after an injury to reduce pain and
get the swelling under control. Most NSAIDs are taken three to four
times a day, although some can be taken just once or twice a day.
Managing Sports Injuries with Non-prescription
Medications
1
Pain relievers. Acetaminophen (such as Tylenol), ibuprofen
(such as Advil or Motrin), and ASA (such as Aspirin) are nonprescription pain relievers that may help lessen pain. Aceteminophen and ibuprofen can be taken immediately after an injury to
help control pain. ASA should be avoided in the first 48 hours after an
injury because it can increase bleeding of the injury. At lower doses,
aspirin and ibuprofen reduce pain and fever, whereas higher doses
reduce swelling. Acetaminophen reduces pain and fever, but has no
effect on swelling.
3
Topical pain relievers. Sport rubs or liniments containing methyl
salicylate (A-535, Ben Gay, Deep Heating Rub) or combination
of ingredients including menthol, camphor, and eucalypyus oil,
are widely used. These products reduce pain by stimulating nerve
fibres in the skin of the sore area, temporarily distracting or “tricking”
the nerves into not noticing the sensation of pain. These products can
occassionally cause rashes and blistering in peoples with sensitive skin.
They are for external use only and should be kept away from eyes, sensitive areas, and broken skin. They should not be used in combination
with heating pads or hot water bottles, as this can cause severe irritation and burning. Do not apply bandages around the site of application.
Avoid use in the first 48 hours an injury. For muscle aches from overuse
not associated with an injury, topical pain relievers can be used right
away to give temporaray relief. For more information on pain relievers
talk to your doctor or your pharmacist.
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NUTRITION
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ROAD TO GOLD
Words to live by
A Gymnast
Patience is a man’s greatest virtue... Or so the saying goes,
A Gymnast must have said it... for a gymnast surely knows,
That in this funny sports of ours... Discouragement runs high,
And at times the very best will find... This virtue’s passed them by.
When hands are ripped and throbbing... When every muscle’s sore,
Can a gymnast still have patience... To limp back for more?
When you’ve lost old moves you used to do... And progress seems slow,
Can you still have faith in better days... And not feel sad and low?
Can you admit you’re frightened... Yet not give in to fears?
Can you conquer pain, frustration... And often even tears?
When someone else does something... You’ve tried so long to do,
Can you feel really glad for them... And not just pity you?
And when success seems far away... Your efforts all in vain,
Can you force yourself to wear a smile... And disregard the pain?
If despite the tribulations... You can say “I won’t give in.”
Maybe some day you’ll discover,
That it is now your turn to win!
- Author Unknown
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PUBLISHER
10 Habits of Coaches, Parents and Athletes
in Strong and Healthy Relationships
T
he coach-parent-athlete triad is a complicated yet important part
of the development of a happy, healthy athlete. Establishing a
positive partnership, rooted in trust and mutual respect, doesn’t happen
by accident.
In fact, if there is not a deliberate effort to develop and maintain a
healthy relationship between each of the parties, most certainly there
will be problems ranging from misunderstandings to full blown distrust.
We all can tell horror stories either experienced first hand or from the
tales of others of the powder keg of explosions that can occur between a
coach, parent and athlete. And while friction of some sort is inevitable in
any long-term relationship, how that conflict is dealt with will determine
the overall success of these critical relationships.
Here are some habits that will help create and maintain a happy and healthy triad:
1. Respect for Individual. Each person needs to respect the other as a person and the role of the other within the
relationship.
2. Respect for Others’ Relationship. There are three pairs of relationships within the triad: coach/athlete, coach/
parent and parent/athlete. Each one of these relationships will benefit from the support of the person outside of the
relationship.
3. Talk to each other and encourage the other two parties to handle their issues with one another openly and directly.
4. Speak Positively about the other person. Don’t bad mouth the third party to each other. While it might feel good to “let
off steam” it ultimately weakens the bond between the other two parties.
5. Give each other the space to work out relationships with the other. For instance, parents that try to run inference too
closely between coaches and gymnasts rob the coach-gymnast relationship that can be so valuable to the development
of the athlete.
6. Assumption of Good Faith. When things go wrong, always assume that the other party did not mean to hurt or
inconvenience you. Assume that there must be a reasonable explanation for the problem.
7. Gratitude. Be grateful for what each of you brings to the relationship and for the role that you play in one another’s
lives.
8. Appreciation. Demonstrate that gratitude through small acts of appreciation. Smiles and saying thank you goes a long
way in lubricating the friction that can occur in relationships. Never act entitled.
9. Teamwork. Everyone in the triad is working toward a common goal. Do not forget this. You are allies, not adversaries.
10. Apologize. Saying you are sorry and making amends is the best way to make sure that your relationships stay strong.
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HEALTH & WELLNESS
Necessity of “Fresh Air,” Especially in Children and Athletes
By Coach Natalia
During the winter months, people spend lots of
time in their centrally-heated homes, and rarely want to go
outside. When a person is held up indoors, this can cause
more than just cabin fever, which isn't great for your physical/
mental health!
It seems that we choose more of a hermetic lifestyle
in winter, and stay indoors with the windows shut tight. This
means the air we breathe indoors become stale and contained.
Urban living doesn't always have the best ventilation. Normal
(outside) air contains about 20% of oxygen, and most
ventilated places have 0.5-1.5% less oxygen on average. That
means that the body (most importantly the brain), is not
getting enough oxygen in the brain for normal bodily
functions. Muscles, like most structures in the body, need
oxygen to function. Physical exercise depletes oxygen levels,
and as athletes exert themselves, the body works harder to get
more oxygen, which is especially difficult if there isn't enough
oxygen available in the environment.
Also, since people generally keep their windows and
doors closed, anything that gets inside can linger in the air
unless somehow removed. Especially during the cold and flu
season, viruses and bacteria could be picked up throughout
the day and put on the surfaces of your home without even
realizing. Occupants of the house become more susceptible to
catching something the more time they spend inside,
especially with all these viruses remaining in homes, schools, etc.
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Children stress, just as adults. They may seem futile, but overtime they build up. Without the ability to release tension
(through physical activity), children may become moody, withdrawn or even aggressive. Playtime outside can expand brain
development, improve peer relationships and self-discipline.
Another growing problem is children's lack of imagination. There is no longer a need for a child to “make-believe” when
they can passively watch a story unfold on TV or computer. They are practically being spoon-fed both fantasy and reality. Being
outdoors, offers a better opportunity to expand a child's imagination and allows them to use their creative talents. The physical and
mental challenge of exploring the natural world is associated with developmental advancements. So a child that stays indoors misses
out on some critical opportunities for problem-solving and creative thinking.
The weather has been improving. The sun has been coming out more and the days are not as frosty as before, but kids still
spend their days cooped up indoors. Children who spend time inside for shorter periods of time (a few days), experience a general
restlessness. If these days turn into weeks/months, people would not be getting enough oxygen, and that would cause a general
type of both physical and mental exhaustion. A research study commissioned by Playday showed that 40 percent of kids like to play
outside more often, but their parents simply did not allow that. There are many benefits of spending time outside, so parents, please
allow and encourage your kids to play outside!
Source:
Why Being Cooped Up Indoors Is Seriously Bad for Your Health? By Dana Ricci
Fresh Air Improves Athletes’ Performance By Erin Podolak
Kids Stay Indoors: What Happened to, ‘Go Outside and Play’? By Marlys Harris
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LETTER FROM OUR ARTISTIC GYMNASTICS
HEAD COACH
Dear Gymnastics Mississauga family,
Another season in the life of a gymnast is well on its way. Congratulations to all the boys and girls that have competed so
far and good luck to the athletes competing at Provincials and all other meets left this season.
March has been a busy month with two successful gymnastics competitions held in our very own home. Along with the
hard work and dedication from our own athletes, our parents, coaches and office staff have once again gone above and
beyond, to this I truly thank you.
I am extremely proud to be part of the Gymnastics Mississauga training centre and will continue to lead our young
athletes to make there gymnastics dreams come true.
I have been told so many times in life it's not how you start, it’s how you finish.
I strongly believe it’s not how you start, it’s if you finish.
Never give up never give in.
Sincerely,
Chris Foo
Head Coach
Artistic Gymnastics Programs
chris@gymmississauga.org
LETTER FROM OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Dear Parents, Athletes, and Coaches,
It has been an exciting and eventful month at Gymnastics Mississauga!
We have held our third and final meet of the season to great success, which was only possible through the hard work and
dedication exhibited by parent volunteers, coaches and staff who tirelessly endeavoured to ensure every aspect of all 3
meets ran smoothly and precisely.
We have also been busy with Camps and recreational registrations, and look forward to warmer weather and the
excitement of the Pan AM games to strengthen the energy surrounding our gymnastics programming both at the
grassroots and elite levels.
We are holding parent meetings once again in April and another Master Clinic with our Head Coach Chris Foo. We look
forward to assisting every gymnast in their quest to compete to their own highest standard as they go through the last
couple of months of competition.
Sincerely,
Anita Kovacevic
Executive Director
anita@gymmississauga.org
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CONTACT
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