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Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
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RJ Ramsey: A Great Local Leader You Want Your Kids to Know After 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.”
“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.”
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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.
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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.
“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.
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IN THIS ISSUE: LEADERS YOU WANT YOUR KIDS TO KNOW | SPRING FORWARD INTO FITNESS SUMMER PROGRAM REGISTRATION OPENS APRIL 1 | SPRING BREAK CAMPS: BADMINTON | BASEBALL | HOCKEY | TABLE TENNIS | MULTI-SPORT | LIFE + LEADERSHIP | ROWING | SKATING SOCCER | VOLLEYBALL | HIGH PERFORMANCE SPRING BREAK CAMPS: BASEBALL | HOCKEY | GOLF | POWER SKATING | SOCCER | VOLLEYBALL
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