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Members' Newsletter
August 2004
 

CCGC in Good Sports Territory

On Thursday 29 July 2004 the Minister for Sport, Mr Ted Quinlan, proclaimed the ACT as the ‘Good Sports Territory’. The Good Sports Territory program aims to promote the positive values and behaviours that we expect in sporting environments and competitions in the ACT. These include:

• Enjoyment – for keeping the fun in sport;
• Fairness – for playing fair and giving everyone a fair go;
• Respect – for the players, officials and rules of the game;
• Achievement – for doing our best rather than winning or losing; and 
• Thanks – for the people who make sport happen.

Program Aims

The Good Sports Territory program aims to:

1. Inform and educate the public to the importance of positive values and expected behaviours in sport;
2. Support ACT sporting organisations and clubs to implement strategies that deal with inappropriate behaviours at sporting activities; and
3. Recognise and reward individuals, teams, clubs and organisations that practice and display good sporting behaviour.

No Pain No Gain, With Pain Can't Train - Physio Workshop

Phillip Cossens ran an informative seminar for parents, gymnasts and coaches after training Saturday 7th August (that is, when he was finally torn away from treating all the sore bits). A newly painted wall found a new use - as a video screen. Phil recommended that gymnasts training for over 9 hours per week would benefit from a 'screening' session at Atlas Physiotherapy. Phil provides a comprehensive report to both gymnasts and coaches.
 

CCGC Make-over

Members, please bear with the Club while we gradually finish off the recent improvements: installing the new 'sprung' floor and insulating & lining the walls.

According to the foyer buzz, members have a new top priority on their wish list - a sealed carpark! The Management Committee and Fundraising Committee are looking at how we might achieve this.

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Olympics Fever

Olympics provide preschool and school teachers with lots of interesting class discussions. So-much-so that Canberra City was asked to provide a short introduction to and display of gymnastics to locals: Aranda Pre-school classes and Ainslie Primary's English language class.

Senior gymnasts Anthea Hewett and Phillipa Dickens and junior, Keira Hopkinson provided the actions to Brian Hewett's commentary over three sessions. All agreed that the presentations were most successful as measured by the hushed attentiveness of over 75 young people. As a result, coach Brian is returning to Ainslie to provide an opportunity for the students to 'have a go'.

Technical Corner

Latest from the Coaches Edge online publication is the exerpt below, dealing with the importance of maintaining fluid levels during activity.

1. Bring it to the game: Make sure you have unlimited access to fluids, preferably a sports drink like Gatorade;

2. Get ready to play: Show up well-hydrated and drink the right amount of fluids two to three hours before practice or competitions;

3. Take a break: Drink every 15 to 20 minutes to help maintain fluid levels during activity;

4. Put if back: Weigh yourself before and after workouts and rehydrate by drinking about 1.5 times the amount of weight loss (i.e. for every 1kg weight lost, drink 1.5L fluid). Refer to your wallet sized hydration chart for urine colour comparison - the clearer your urine the better hydrated you are;

5. Speak up: Let someone know if you are not feeling well or experiencing early signs of dehydration.

You are more than welcome to incorporate this game plan into your coaching procedures. If you coach teenagers, please also feel free to share this simple five step plan with parents of your team members.