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Letters to the Editor Good afternoon, I must say I was extremely disappointed at the cover picture and story on FloRida in the November edition of your magazine. Your magazine purports to “promote and encourage sport and a healthy active lifestyle” and I fail to see how this American rapper does this.
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I hope that all who read this magazine have started of the New Year in good health and in a positive frame of mind. With 2011 behind us, I encourage everybody to make 2012 a better year. Do things you have been wanting to do, make them happen. Don’t delay anymore. Don’t grow old wandering what may have happened if you had of given something a go or tried something different. Life is a gift, and you deserve to be treated good, but only you can treat yourself good, so make the rest of your life count.
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In fact, a member of his entourage was charged with drug offences after there was a report of drug use in their accommodation. This is hardly the type of healthy lifestyle that needs promoting to our youth. When there is an abundance of young talented and aspiring athletes in Townsville on whom you could have done a cover story, I am at a loss as to the reasoning behind the November issue. I have looked forward to each issue of your magazine, as an avid competitor and umpire in a variety of sports in Townsville. This edition however left me with a very bad taste in my mouth. Brett Sprunt Dear Brett Thank you for your constructive criticism, Flo Rida was a terrific concert and one of the best forms of entertainment i have ever experienced.
It was a lifestyle event for which is included in our namesake, but of course we do focus on sport, health and fitness and I should not lose focus of this. But in defence, Flo Rida is a disciplined trainer of fitness and is in extremely good shape. And there was swimming at the event. lol. Yes of course we all know that one of his entourage was arrested for drug use, which I see you associate to that meaning all involved are then guilty as well. I think it is good to see that Townsville is getting some international acts here and I applauded the fantastic job that Jupiter’s did with hosting this event, and am proud to have featured this event on the cover and in the pages of this publication. to date in our 20 issues we have featured over 2500 photos of local sporting people, 120 profiles on local athletes, 100 articles on sport health and fitness., and even had a mentally challenged girl on the cover of an issue playing tunnel ball. I don’t ever recall a letter from you Brett saying what a good job we are doing for the sporting community. But, in all fairness, criticism perfects and i take your feedback on board and will learn from it and use it to improve our publication. Unlike you Brett, your letter has not left a bad taste in my mouth. I award you our winners carton of beer which can only be picked up in person from me. Please don’t hesitate to contact me to collect.
The Brewery have kindly donated a case of their finest beer - “Townsville Bitter” - to be awarded to the best ‘Letter to the Editor’ for each issue.
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Contents | JANUARY 2012 | Issue #20 Profiles: 8
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Cover Story - Mitch Norton Michaela Pattinson- Swimming Coach Alex Ferlazzo- Luge Scott Nielsen- Cycling Shanavia Dowdell- Basketball Leela Hancox Michael Ivanoz- TaeKwonDo
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Calendar of local events School sports Local sport news Wizpics photos of the month Community page 5 Minutes with......Jane Arlett
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Business Profile - Townsville Screens & Windows My Story - Scott Stidson Tori’s Challenge - Flight Training 5 Favourite Fashion items Local Directory SoDoKu
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Cover story
LOCAL PRODUCT LIVING HIS
BASKETBALL DREAM
AT THE TOWNSVILLE CROCODILES No player has ever waited longer to debut for the Townsville McDonald’s Crocodiles than rookie guard Mitch Norton. While he only officially joined the Crocs playing roster this year, the Currajong resident Norton has been dreaming of running out for his home town team since the day he started playing basketball.
Despite an ankle injury severely limiting his pre season preparations Mitch was passed fit last month and his longheld dream finally become a reality when he played his first ever minutes in the NBL in the Crocs home win over the Sydney Kings at ‘The Swamp’ on the 11th of December.
While only brief, his cameo in the Crocs 80-69 win was the culmination of years of hard work and determination spent on the hardwood striving to be a part of the NBL team he has always wanted to represent. “It was a big sigh of relief to finally play, every day I would be getting asked when are you going to get on, how much longer, but you know it was completely up to Paul (Crocs coach Paul Woolpert), and I respect how he went about it,” said Norton about his debut in front of 3,600 home fans.
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He has always strived to be a Townsville Crocodile and grew very reflective when discussing the moment that he found out he had achieved his ultimate goal.
“It’s really hard to explain that feeling, you know it’s something that you’ve wanted so bad for so long and it’s hard to put into words. I guess the best way to put it is that it really was a dream come true,” said the humble former Pimlico student as we chatted at the Crocs training facility in Wulguru. “One of my first memories of being involved with the Crocs was this pre-season game where we got to run out onto ‘The Swamp’ and shoot with the players and to be out there with guys like Rob Rose, Sam Mackinnon and Mike Kelly and they really had a big impact on me and what I’m doing today.”
Crocs CEO Ian Smythe is one of Norton’s staunchest supporters and believes Mitch will be a great long term investment for the club. “It’s not just a great story of a local kid coming through the system and joining his local team; Mitch is a kid who has real talent and we think he will a force in the NBL in the years to come. He showed in his debut last weekend just how tenacious he is and he looked very comfortable with the ball in his hands,” said Smythe. His undying passion for the club is evident in his work ethic at training and in the gym and although currently sidelined with a foot complaint he is hopeful of returning in mid to late January.
The Crocs have three home games in January, starting with our January 14 clash with the Sydney Kings that features the highlyanticipated Suns/Crocs Legends vs. NBL legends exhibition match as a curtain raiser to the main game. Everyone involved with the club can’t wait to have a fully-fit Mitch Norton at their disposal as they try to secure a maiden championship for Townsville in their 20th season in the National Basketball League.
The Swamp faithful saved their biggest cheer of the night for their local hero when he entered the game late in the fourth quarter and Mitch was grateful his debut was a positive one.
“He didn’t want to throw me out there in the deep end and make my first NBL experience a negative one. You know we were at home and had a good lead and I don’t think there could have been a better way for me to debut in front of a home crowd who are cheering for you,” he said. Norton admitted that he had to try and remember how to play basketball when he first got on but after his nerves settled the talented 19-year-old held his own against the Kings in his coach described as his first minutes of many more to come in the NBL.
While the 18-year-old may be the youngest player on the Crocs roster, he has been involved with the club for longer than the majority of his teammates. Mitch spent a large part of his childhood at the Crocs Club training facility in Wulguru and has been an unofficial team member since he was eight. 8
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Profile ardens club member Michaela Pattinson has been swimming all her life, and at an early age took to coaching swimming under the guidance of one of the best. Her first four years of coaching was as assistant coach to Don Watson Brown. When Don retired from coaching, Michaela took over the role as head coach of Gardens Swimming Club which she has done for the last 3 years. Michaela also is a student at university studying for Bachelor of Sport and exercise Science/Bachelor of Business
“I have been involved in swimming for as long as I can remember. I was a part of a swimming club and racing competitively from the age of 5 so when I gave up at the age of 17 it just seemed natural that I take on a job involved in the sport. It just started as a casual job to earn a bit of money but quickly turned into a permanent job that I absolutely loved. It’s great to be able to give back to the sport that gave so much to me.”
Coaching definitely has its highs and its lows. For me, the highs definitely outweigh the lows. It’s not something I just turn up for, tell the kids to swim up and down for 2 hours and then leave. There is a plan in place for everyone in the squad and every swimmer has goals they want to achieve. I guess my goal each season is to get my squad to reach their goals. At the start of every season I plan out the season ahead. I am then constantly changing this plan from month to month and sometimes day to day. I question myself every day and if I feel something is not working then I need to change it to ensure each swimmer is getting the gains they need from training. Leading into major competitions gets very stressful for both the squad and myself. I think I get just as nervous as the kids. It’s also very exciting leading into these competitions because the kids finally get to see all their hard work pay off. This is definitely the best part of my job. Even the tiniest of pb’s (personal best) can be the motivation and confidence one needs to keep going in the sport and can put all their hard work into perspective. When things don’t go right, which does happen, and then I feel like I have failed, I have not reached my goal, which becomes very disappointing for me. As coach I have to be the one to keep them motivated, keep them inspired, keep them challenged and keep them thriving higher every time they hop in the water.
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For as long as I can remember I have loved being in the water. It started when I was a baby and my older brother and sister were learning to swim. I would scream and scream on the side of the pool. It got so bad that the teachers would tell my parents to put me in the water just to shut me up. That’s where it all started. From there I learnt to swim and was racing by the age of 5. Swimming got serious for me when I was around 12 years old and joined the senior squad at Gardens. My coach, Don Watson Brown, and the sport taught me a lot of life lessons. Swimming very quickly educated me on time management, commitment and dedication, motivation, and coping with stress and pressure. Swimming definitely had its highs and lows. While your friends would enjoy sleeping in, I was up at 5 and training at 5:30. As I
was climbing out of the pool at the end of morning training, my friends would be climbing out of bed. After eating breakfast at the pool I would catch the bus to school, then following school I was on the bus back to the pool, and then back in the water training at 4:00. I was doing 20 hours a week of training with school and then carnivals on weekends. None of my friends understood why I kept doing it but I wouldn’t have wanted it any other way.
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BLIGH GOVERNMENT INVESTS $890,000 IN TOWNSVILLE AND NORTH QUEENLAND SPORT The sports community in the Townsville and North Queensland region will benefit from more than $890,000 in Bligh Government funding as part of the Sport and Recreation Infrastructure program, Sport Minister Phil Reeves announced today.
Mr Reeves said the Infrastructure program is designed to help organisations upgrade their premises, or assist with new developments.
“As a government, we want to make sure our clubs, organisations, schools and Councils have the best sports facilities so they can continue to provide that vital community service,” Mr Reeves said. “This infrastructure funding is a win-win situation as it will create jobs and provide locals with the infrastructure they need to get up, get out and get active.”
The organisations which will receive funding include: •Brothers Leagues Club (Townsville) to develop one senior field and two junior fields to support rugby league and touch football at Jack Manski Oval, Kirwan - $280,500
•Hinchinbrook Shire Council to construct a shade structure over a 25 metre pool to support swimming at Ingham - $44,574 •Tennis Townsville to repair tennis court fencing at North Ward - $48,568 •Tennis Townsville to redevelop four tennis courts at Queens Park, North Ward - $270,000 •Townsville & District Rugby Union to develop two junior playing fields and install lighting and irrigation to support rugby union at Mike Carney Toyota Park, Currajong - $54,031 •Townsville & James Cook University Rowing Club to replace the existing pontoon to support rowing at Alpin’s Weir Ross River, Townsville - $119,000 •Townsville Marksmen Rifle Club to construct an official amenities building to support shooting at Hervey’s Range, Townsville - $46,180 •Townsville Rockwheelers Mountain Bike Club to repair the Keelback Trail to support mountain biking at Douglas Mountain Bike Reserve, Stuart - $27,615 “This is great news for the organisations and community, and I’m sure the new projects and facilities will be greatly appreci-
ated,” Mr Reeves said.
“By funding new facilities, upgrades and developments, the Bligh Government is helping to secure the future of grassroots sport.
“Queenslanders love their sport, and we want to encourage them to get involved in sport and recreation by providing new and improved facilities.”
Mr Reeves said the latest Bligh Government funding for sport and recreation compliments other funding initiatives including the Positive or it’s Pointless campaign, the Sport and Recreation Local Jobs Plan, and the Sport and Recreation Active Inclusion program. “The Bligh Government understands the important role sport plays, which is why we invest more in sport and recreation than any other state,” he said.
“Developing sport at the grassroots right up to the elite level heightens our chances of hosting events, and reinforces our reputation as the Champions State and the Events State as well.
Townsville Sailor, Michael Guinea wins 2 major awards
Townsville Sailing Club member, Michael Guinea was recently announced Yachting Queensland’s “Male Sailor of the Year” and along with his crew Viv Haydon also received the “Seafarers Award” for outstanding achievements at the Townsville Sailing Clubs recent presentation night. YQ Sailor of the Year Award Extract from Yachting Queensland Website: Winners announced for Yachting Queensland Annual Awards Andrew Gough, Thursday, 3 November 2011 THE winners of the six trophies for the annual Yachting Queensland Awards have been announced, after detailed decisions were made by the Yachting Queensland board. First to be announced was North Queensland Sailor Michael Guinea from Townsville sailing Club. This year Guinea was nominated for Male Sailor of the Year or The Wyuna Trophy. The results Guinea has achieved over the past few years are quite outstanding. Amongst the difficulties of travel, cost and regatta venues Guinea’s results are truly outstanding. His most outstanding results came this year where he placed 8th at the F18 Australian Championships 6th in the F18 Texel Dutch Open and 34th from a fleet of 400 in the infamous Round Texel Race. The awards presentation will take place in Brisbane at YQ headquarters on Tuesday 6th Dec. The Male Sailor of the Year is awarded for outstanding commitment to his class – or has attained an outstanding performance at State, National and/or International events. Seafarers Award This is an annual award and is one of the most prestigious awards presented each year by the Townsville Sailing Club. TCC Councillor Vern Veitch was on hand this year to present the award and congratulated Mick and Viv on their achievements over the past twelve months. The pair started the year with a 2nd placing at the Nacra National Titles held at Port Stephens NSW and followed this up with an 8th placing at the Formula 18 (F18) National Titles held at Gosford NSW. This was followed up in March with the pair claiming the Qld State Titles in SPORT LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE
Bundaberg winning all races in the regatta. The pair then won the TSC Sprint Regatta in and then flew to Holland the following day to compete in three major regattas. There they placed 10th at the Nacra World Titles, 6th at the Texel Dutch Open (over 140 competitors) and then placed a solid 32nd in the Round Texel Race, which this year attracted over 450 entries. With these solid results from Holland behind them, Mick and Viv then placed 2nd at the Formula 18 National Titles, which were held as part of the Magnetic Island Race Week. This was a major improvement their 8th place earlier in the year, and also qualified them for the Australian Team at next years F18 World Titles being held at Long Beach California. To cap the year of the duo also claimed the Club Championship for the 2011 season at the TSC. Mick was also nominated by the TCC as the Townsville region nominee for the North Queensland Sports Foundations Sport Star of the Year Awards, which were held in Richmond in May. Mick and Viv are now in final preparations for the National Titles being held in Adelaide in early January.
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Winter Olympics in his sights.... What possesses a teenager from tropical Townsville to slide feet first down an icy track, navigating his way through corners and labyrinths, reaching speeds up to 100km/hr, in sub-zero temperatures? Alexander Ferlazzo (16) is spurred on by the dream of representing Australia in the winter sport of Luge at the inaugural Youth Winter Olympic Games, Innsbruck Austria from January 13th -22nd 2012. Ferlazzo isn’t the first Luge athlete to emerge from Townsville. Former World
Cup slider, Karen Flynn proudly represented Australia from 1996-2000 and currently is the Luge Development Manager and Luge Team Manager for the Youth Winter Olympic Games. Ferlazzo will become Australia’s first Luge Youth Winter Olympian and does not intend to stop there, with plans to continue on to represent Australia at the 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia, following in the footsteps of past Australian Luge athletes, Diane Ogle (Albertville 1992), Roger White (Lillehammer 1994),
Karen Flynn (World Cup/World Championships 1996-2000) and dual Olympian, Hannah Campbell-Pegg (Tornio 2006, Vancouver 2010).
The St Anthony’s Catholic College student attended a recruitment camp conducted by Luge Australia Inc. at the NSW Academy of Sport, Narrabeen, where he was introduced to Luge using wheeled sleds, working on position and steering techniques on the road. The camp also consisted of start training on the Canterbury Ice Rink as well as fitness assessments. From the recruitment camp Ferlazzo participated in a ten day training camp in Naseby, New Zealand along with seven other Australian athletes, on the only Natural Luge track in the Southern Hemisphere. Showing his extreme ability and passion for the sport, Ferlazzo was then invited to participate in a Development camp in Lake Placid, USA in February 2011, where he further developed his luge skills.
In order to qualify for the Youth Winter Olympic Games, Ferlazzo will be competing in the Junior World Cup circuit, as Australia’s first ever Junior World Cup representative, with races in November and December 2011 in Park City USA; Calgary, Canada; and Igls, Austria—the hosting track of the 2012 Youth Winter Olympic Games.
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ILIOTIBIAL BAND SYNDROME – Outside Knee Pain
Walking for just half an hour a day can be as good for your mental health as it is for the rest of your body, but untreated painful feet are discouraging many Australians from being active. by Paul Ovaska, Senior Podiatrist Townsville Podiatry Centre
Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS) is a common injury to the thigh, generally associated with running, cycling, hiking or weight lifting (especially squats). ITBS describes a condition whereby the Iliotibial band (ITB) rubs against a bony prominence at the outer aspect of the knee causing pain, inflammation and damage to local tissue.
The ITB is a long band of connective tissue that runs down the outer aspect of the thigh. It originates from two muscles on the outer aspect of the hip (the Tensor fascia latae (TFL) and gluteus maximus) and runs down past the knee to attach into the lower leg bone. As the ITB crosses the knee it overlies a bony prominence known as the femoral condyle. As the knee bends and straightens the ITB flicks over this bony prominence placing friction on the ITB. Patients with ITBS usually experience pain at the outer aspect of the knee. This can present as an ache that may increase to a sharper pain with activity. Pain is typically experienced during activities that bend or straighten the knee whilst weight bearing. Pain may be worse first thing in the morning or following activity. This may be associated with knee stiffness and can sometimes cause the patient to limp. Activities that aggravate symptoms include
running (particularly longer runs, downhill running or running on cambered surfaces), walking (particularly up and down stairs or hills), squatting or jumping. There are several factors which can predispose patients to developing ITBS. Some of these factors include:
Jayne is Queensland’s only qualified Sports Podiatrist (Fellow of AAPSM and ASMF). She has treated professional, elite and social athletes for many years. Jayne is an Olympic Podiatrist and Consultants Sports Podiatrist to professional teams Townsville Crocodiles and the Townsville Fire. She completed a fellowship in the USA and consulted to the Chicago Bulls, Bears and the White Sox.
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highlight any predisposing factors that can contribute to ITBS and provide appropriate treatment to assist in relieving your symptoms and prevent their return.
-excessively tight ITB
-muscle tightness (particularlyTFL, gluteus maximus, vastus lateralis) -excessive or inappropriate training or activity -abnormal biomechanics
-excessive pronation (ie flat feet) -poor pelvic or care stability
-muscle strength imbalances
-muscle weakness (especially the VMO and gluteal muscles) -inappropriate footwear or surfaces -poor running technique
An examination by a Podiatrist is usually sufficient to diagnose Iliotibial Band Syndrome. At the Townsville Podiatry Centre our Podiatrists will conduct a thorough subjective and objective examination to determine if you have ITBS,
The Townsville Podiatry Centre also has highly trained Podiatrists specialising in “Run-Fit” examinations. A “RunFit” examination can identify potential inefficiencies with your running technique that can be addressed to improve both performance and reducing injury risk.
Book your child’s annual foot health check-up today, to keep them running tomorrow.
Townsville Podiatry Centre is Australia’s largest podiatry clinic providing state of the art facilities normally found only in research centres. Specialising in foot and leg health for sporting people, children and family members.
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Tour de’Ville Scott Nielsen has competed in numerous triathlons throughout Queensland back in the mid 80’s. He gave up the sport and took up windsurfing on weekends as well as Touch football, Soccer, beach Volleyball and karate as well as finishing off his Plumbing apprenticeship. In 2005, Scott took up the challenge to ride the now famous Townsville to Cairns CCIA bike ride. It was a great bike ride and he learnt a lot from some of the club riders. The cycling bug had now grabbed him. In 2006 Scott joined up the Townsville Cycle Club as a C grade rider.
The Club racing scene is a different kettle of fish from riding socially. Getting up early is the easy part. Your body clock seems to adapt, once you have kept the same routine times for training. He competed in most races for the year including one of the last races of the season, which was the Mount Stuart Time Trial. He ended up getting 3rd overall for the season in the road races which was a surprise to him because there where points on offer for each race you competed in and at the end of the season they were all tallied up. He upgraded his bike for Christmas that year, with much dismay from my wife Kerry. After that year of racing, he had lost almost 7kg and felt much healthier as well as fitting into his clothes again. In 2007 he competed in one of the hardest events to date that he has raced in. The Xstrata Mount Isa to Townsville Road race, which was over 800 plus kilometres with a team of 6 riders. North West QLD Radiology sponsored their team, plus 2 other teams as well. It was a like a mini version of the Tour de France. “We rode into a strong head wind most of the way, dodging wildlife , trying not to swallow the flies , blistering dry heat, and then to adjust to a cool 6 degrees at night.
The 2008 Around the Bay cycle ride in Melbourne was another one of my accomplishment with over 16,000 Cyclist in total,
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that’s a bloody lot of Lycra. The 210km ride took myself and a couple of other local riders Darren Spina and Tony Lewis through the streets of Melbourne with a brief stop to catch the ferry across the bay. The hardest part was trying to catch up with each other amongst everyone near the finishing line. My most memorable cycling adventure happen to be just recently where my mate Donald Whaleboat and I travelled over to France to follow the Tour de France earlier in July. Yes, we saw Cadel and cheered him on all the way. Going out on a limb Donald and I tried planning on making our own tour of driving and riding around France. We left the tour at the base of the Pyrenees slopes and headed for the warmer part of the country, the southern beaches of Nice. Only a short ride away from Nice was the Famous Gran Prix city of Monaco. It was an awesome ride. Cycling along the beaches and cliff faces with winding tunnels carved into the rock faces.
The Gold Fever Le Tour Cycling Festival held at Charters Towers included 3 stages of racing. On the Saturday morning was the 20km Time Trial along Weir Road and return along an undulated road. I finished 9th in Master B division, where only hundredth of a seconds mean the difference for the 1st few place getters. Later that afternoon the Criterium was held around Lister Park. I managed to win both the preen sprints for that event and achieving the prestigious Green Jersey. I was so stoked in winning that Green Jersey, especially as I’m not considered as a sprinter. Our grade had heaps of riders that could have taken it out, but my timing and a lot of luck paved the way for the victory. The former Australian Women’s road Cycling Champion, Ruth Corset was there too and she raced against the A Grade men. Race day had finally arrived with an early start of 6.30am, leaving the town of Charters Towers in our different cycling grades. The racing was great, with attacks from everywhere to see who still
had any stamina left from the previous racing. Our small Peloton hadn’t broken up much with only a couple riders dropping off over that distance. The finish line was out at Oak Valley, where we had to complete an anticlockwise lap around Thunder Bolt Drive. Sound’s easy enough to get to the finish line, except for a small hill about half way around. I happened to be leading our rider’s right up to that hill, when a last ditch attack from a local rider Mark O’ Callaghan broke us all up. Several of us cramped up, trying to chase him. I managed to hang on to the back of the group to the finish and retain my Green Jersey. This was the first time an event of this nature was held up north in a long while. I would like to thank Les Preston and all the people involved in making this great event a success. I now race in B grade, which is alot more competitive and faster, you need to train a little harder, as well as sharpen your skills and race tactics. I’m looking forward to next year racing and I would recommend Cycling, as it is a great sport for all- ages. Picture- Scott riding the most famous mountain in France (Alpe d Huez) , just a few days before the Tour riders.
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Mental Preparation How to give yourself the edge. by Stu Munro
Would you like to improve your performance by 5-10% in a short time? What if you could gain this improvement without having to leave your home and without adding any physical impact? YOU CAN!
Such is the power of Mental Preparation! Sportsmind Mental Mastery involves the application of proven, well-developed techniques to develop the skills of mental preparation. Mental Mastery is suitable for athletes and coaches of all levels, with different techniques and skills applied for different contexts. Sportsmind Mental Mastery utilises Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) techniques, tailored to produce excellence in sporting performance. NLP involves programming the language (linguistics) and patterns of the brain (neuro). A key aspect of this application of NLP is the promotion of excellence and development of skills for enhanced performance. In each monthly article we will provide information, skills, tips and simple things for you to try for yourself to enhance your performance, through developing the Seven Skills of the Sports Mind.
Mental Mastery in Seven Skills of the Sports Mind provides a balanced, focussed performance based on a holistic preparation that includes physical and mental training in addition to consideration of your values, ecology and life. Through aligning our goals with our values and addressing our life balance, we can train with purpose, acknowledge our improvements and continue to achieve peak performances. Positive Motivation The best and most powerful performances are those produced from a strong positive motivation. Identifying your primary motivational technique and learning to adopt the most appropriate technique for different scenarios will enhance your performance. Goal Orientation
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Goal orientation is about much more than goal setting. Whilst having and setting a goal is important, goal orientation is the skill of understanding the meaning of the goal, understanding the process for achieving the goal and taking the necessary steps for achievement on a regular basis.
Concentration Concentration training in the sports performance context is the skill of learning how to concentrate on the most relevant process for that point in time. This includes identifying what to concentrate on, and techniques for achieving this concentration. Anxiety Management “I am an old man and have known a great many troubles, but most of them never happened” – Mark Twain
Anxiety is a wasteful emotion and the release of stress hormones from overthinking can be detrimental to our performance and our health. Relaxation techniques and skills to change our thinking pattern allow us to be calm and focussed for peak performance. Self Concept Our self concept, or self image, is the actualisation of the beliefs we hold about ourselves. Learning to believe that we can be successful is a fundamental step to being successful. Through adjusting our self talk, and using well-constructed and purposefully practiced affirmations, we can achieve substantial improvements in performance.
Positive Mental Attitude This is the skill of moving from ‘just think positive’ to learning how to think, feel, act and sound positive. Often a small adjustment can make a big difference, as you will experience through completing the
Stu Munro Stu is a Director and Performance Coach at Activ8NQ. As an accredited Sportsmind Performance Coach, Running Coach and Personal Trainer, Stu applies Mental Preparation techniques to provide high performance outcomes and help achieve fulfilling goals. Stu has a background in marathon running, triathlon, touch and AFL.
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Visualisation and Mental Rehearsal In order to do anything, you must first imagine yourself doing it. Harnessing the power of your mind and imagination through well-structured visualisation sessions allows you to train without training. You can feel the joy of success, improve your technique and build your confidence through mental rehearsal and positive practice.
Mental preparation provides opportunities for significant performance improvements without the need for additional physical training load. The development of the Seven Skills of the Sports Mind will enable you to reach new levels of excellence and enjoyment in your training and performance.
Engaging a coach or mentor to provide open and constructive feedback for your mental preparation will complement and enhance the efforts of your existing physical coaches, as you will be able to approach your training in a much more enthusiastic and responsive manner.
Your challenge – Positive focus exercise Think of one of your weaknesses. Notice how you describe it, i.e. “I’m really bad at swimming”. Try to identify any actions you have taken to improve and any improvements you have made. Acknowledge your action and your improvement and focus on these. Now try describing your performance with something like “I’m an improving swimmer.” Try this for a week, including preparing for a training session for this skill, and let me know how it goes by email or by posting your success story on the Activ8NQ Facebook page .
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BUSINESS PROFILE: Townsville Windows & Screens
Unwrap your home’s true potential this Christmas with Townsville Windows and Screens
As we head into the warmer months, your home is likely to transform into a hub of activity – BBQs and outdoor entertaining become the norm; a glistening pool lures the neighbourhood kids away from their computer and TV screens; and lengthy festive lunches end with a lazy game of backyard cricket or touch footy. Sadly, friends and family aren’t the only ones drawn out by the prospect of sunshine and good company. Flies, mosquitoes and wasps tend to put in unwelcome appearances at get-togethers, while much bigger intruders prefer to visit your home while you’re away. Desley Cahill from Townsville Windows and Screens has seen all-too-often the consequences of having cheap or poorly installed security screens. “There’s not a week goes by that we don’t get a call from a distraught home owner who’s lost their valuables in a breakin,” said Desley. “Usually it’s a case of an easy-entrance proving far too tempting for thieves – they see that a window doesn’t have a security screen on it, or that some flimsy fly mesh is all that stands between them and a new gadget, and it’s game-on.” Desley, who started Townsville Windows and Screens in 1988 with her business partner Gary, said the Christmas period is always one of the busiest for her team. “Kids do get bored over the school holidays – six weeks can be a lot of time to fill – and unfortunately boredom can lead to reckless decisions under bad influence. We hear a lot of reports of groups of kids using the smallest one to squeeze through an unscreened bathroom window, unlock the door and let the others in.
“It doesn’t matter how small a window is, we recommend that they all have intruder-proof screens, such as SecureView, to deter criminals and stop them in their tracks.” While keeping Grinches out over Christmas is a big part of what Townsville Windows and Screens does, Desley, Gary and the team would much rather help people get the most out of their homes over Summer. “Keeping the little invaders – such as flies and mozzies – at bay is a much more exciting part of our job,” Desley said. “We love helping people to maximise their living areas or repurpose sections of their home so that they’ll get better use out of the space year-round. “Whether it’s opening up an internal space with ceiling to floor glass or enclosing a patio with retractable screens or stylish French doors; a simple reimagining can make an old house feel like new,” said Desley. Imagine watching all the backyard cricket action in airconditioned comfort through your new sliding glass doors; serving ice-cold cordial to the teams through your new servery window; and throwing some after-game snags on the barbie while the flies watch from the other side of your new patio screens. If that’s not enough, Townsville Windows and Screens can ensure the post-game showers don’t result in flooded bathrooms, and can help keep the cricket whites – and the rest of the wardrobe – neat and tidy. When you call Townsville Windows and Screens, you’ll find enjoying your home has never been easier – except for unwelcome guests, for them it’s just gotten trickier.
For more information, please call Desley on 4725 6044 or visit www.twscreens.com.au Desley Cahill is the granddaughter of local horse racing legend William ‘Skinny’ Thomas. In 1929 Skinny rode his way into the history books by becoming the first Australian to win seven out of seven races (the Whole Card) and setting five record times in one day. The World Record, established at Cluden Racecourse, still stands. While Skinny’s accomplishments are little-known outside racing circles, Desley has been working since 1973 to piece together her grandfather’s story and earn him the recognition he deserves. Desley and her cousin Sharon will hold the annual William ‘Skinny’ Thomas Memorial Race Day at Cluden Racecourse on June 30, 2012 to raise funds for a statue honouring this local legend 28
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Your Secret Weapon to make
2012 your year to SHINE!! With 2011 a distant memory! This time of year is often a time when people reflect on the year that has been and often question themselves on goals not met, time wasted, stressful jobs, relationships and what accomplishments were or were not met due to daily busy humming of life . A pattern which seems to follow on to the next year! On December 31st people around the world made New Year’s Resolutions with a wish and a ‘clink’ of glasses. Statistics show that approximately 45% of people set a New Year’s resolution of these people, 46% of people will keep them after 6months. You are more likely to achieve your goals when you set them and write them down! So, if you find yourself asking ‘Is this all there is?’….. than now is the time to change the old pattern which you no longer find resourceful. YOU have the power to create a brighter new future!!!
Kylie Townsend Kylie Townsend has 10 years working in the Corporate Sector, Kylie chose to take her career to the next level and become a Master Coach, Master NLP Practitioner and Accredited Trainer & Consultant of Extended DISC. Kylie is an accredited Human Behaviour Expert and passionate motivational speaker. She exposes her ability to ‘unlock’ hidden needs to motivate, strengthen, reinvigorate and grow both individuals and businesses.
by Kylie Townsend
To help you move closer to reach your dream year, I have developed a 3 Step Action Plan that will allow you to hit the ground running in 2012. While others are dragging their feet, you will be living a year of enjoyment and success!!
Reflect – Refocus – Relaunch 1.Reflect – Reflect on 2011 and what it has taught you.
Draw an imaginary line in the sand, from this moment forward there is NO going back to the past for any reason other than to bring the positive learning’s for success. When you think of 2011, think of the successful moments and ask yourself – Why did I achieve that success? What mindset did you have? What emotions were present? What skills did you have?
Relaunch – 3 Step Action plan for your first 60 days full of Passion & Energy
Write out the first 3 steps you can take now that you have reflected on 2011, understand your success model and have focus on 2012 and what you will achieve.
When you know your behaviour, emotions and mindset than you have the power to transfer this knowledge to your future achievements.
2.Refocus – Roadmap for 2012
What is important? What does it look like over the next 12 months?
What are your goals? Write them down on a piece of paper, when we write our goals it embeds in our mind and we have more momentum to achieve them.
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What are the first 3 steps to taking ACTION and ACHIEVING in 2012? When you have clarity on how you got where you are today, you can then create even more clarity around who you want to become and the life you want to create!!
Now that you have an idea of how you want your 2012 to look and what needs to happen, I want you to find a quiet place sit back and imagine how you will feel when you have accomplished everything you set out to do…what emotions and feelings does that bring up for you? Excitement, pride even a sense of accomplishment? Now I want you to visualise what is happening around you, what are the sounds that you hear, what are you telling yourself, what are other people telling you? And as you start to recognise these feelings, thoughts and sounds I want you to apply these emotions to every part of your action plan. And when you do, notice the empowering change that you have now created to allow you to reach your full potential! Make 2012 YOUR year, the year for you to SHINE, the year for you to make a difference in your life and ACHIEVE everything you set out!!
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Shanavia Dowdell hails from Calera, Alabama where she was born and raised by her parents Andrew and Aretha with her siblings, 3 brothers Kevin, Fanando and Demarcus, and her sister, Tamiria and are a very close knit family. Many of her family members were blessed with the ability to play sports. “My parents played basketball and my uncles also attended college on athletic scholarships. Coming up I was always outside playing with my brothers and cousins. I would say I was bit of a tomboy. I didn’t have many girls around that enjoyed sports as much as I did so I spent a majority of my time playing with the guys.” Shanavia proudly stated. “You might be surprised when I say that basketball wasn’t my first love. Growing up I was in love with softball. I played basketball but I didn’t really like it because I played on a team with all boys and I wasn’t able to overpower them. Softball was my sport. I won many awards and trophies while playing. I guess I really began to play basketball when I entered middle school. I played one year for the middle school team then my parents and coaches saw that the level of competition wasn’t high enough for me so I was moved to the varsity team. I began getting recruited by colleges the latter half of my 8th grade year. I had a colourful career in high school winning multiple awards including Player of the Year and Miss Basketball which is for the best player in the entire state of Alabama. I led Calera to a mark of 101-26 mark during my career there.” After high school Shanvia received a full scholarship to Louisiana Tech University where she played under Chris long and later Teresa Weatherspoon. “As I’ve stated before, I come from a close knit family. My freshman year of college, my grandmother passed away of leukaemia. That was a very trying time for me. Many times I wanted to quit and go back home with my family being that I was six hours away from them. However my parents convinced me to stay and I’m thankful that they did. I enjoyed my time at Tech, made some life-long friends and learned many life lessons; not to mention I was quite successful on the court as well. My senior year I led my team to a conference championship and an appearance in the NCAA Tournament. I ended my career at Louisiana Tech ranked 15th in career scoring (1,599 points), 10th in rebounding (1025 rebounds) and ninth in blocks (146) I also was the conferences all-time rebounding leader with 1025. Following my senior season I was drafted 13 overall pick in the 2010 WNBA Draft to the Washington Mystics. Last season in France was my first year to play internationally. It was a really good experience but the language was a tough barrier to overcome. Now Townsville is where I call home. I am enjoying it so far. The community is nice, the team and the coaching staff are good. We get along both on and off the court which is really important to me. The overall atmosphere is amazing and I am really glad to be a part of it. I’m looking forward to the remainder of the season and not only making an appearance in the finals but also making an impact.”
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Master your Metabolism
Like anything else, the information you’re most likely to hear about weight loss and body shape comes from big businesses that stand to make millions, or even billions, from your next purchase. But if you look closely, most of them have been trotting out the same tired old line for 30 years now. Hmmm, maybe things have moved on since 1980...
Harry Normand Harry , BEng, owns Spark Posture & Movement Studio in the city centre. He has spent the last eight years developing an engaging and results-driven approach to designing and coaching exercise programs for optimal movement and pain relief. His focus on educating clients to take control of their own health has shown great results in the corporate sector, elite sport, tradies and retirees alike.
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You may not think so, but fat is a valuable resource. Despite the abundance of food at our disposal, your nervous system still rates fat so highly for survival that it much prefers to store it than to burn it. So there are evolutionary factors at work that are far stronger than the simple arithmetic of calories consumed vs. calories burned. Fortunately, today’s professional exercise coaches can leverage their knowledge of physiology into the design of metabolic programs that burn through fat, giving long lean bodies and lasting results. But first we need to discuss a few long-standing myths we all hear again and again:
Eating food (especially proteins) actually speeds up your metabolism, so keep your BMR high throughout the day by eating small, regular meals. This, and higher protein content in your meals, also prevents the spikes in blood sugar levels that can switch on fatstoring hormones.
To keep your metabolic rate high, you just need to convince your nervous system that there is something more important to its survival than the storage of fat. If we put a high enough demand on the muscles, your nervous system’s priorities will shift to preserving muscle energy for future effort, and shift to burning fat as its preferred energy source. And the double hit this time is a positive one: the hormones released by intense muscular effort accelerate fat burning, not fat storage.
Nutrition myths Most diets still advise calorie restriction, but your nervous system is smarter than that – it decides that food must be scarce and it tweaks your hormones to maximise fat storage to survive this ‘famine’ situation. The longer this goes on for, the more efficient your body gets at storing fat. If you eat fewer calories than your body burns in a day, it’s more than likely you’re burning muscle tissue to generate energy. That will look great on the scales because muscle is heavier than fat, but it will damage your metabolism in the long term. Muscle tissue burns the most calories, so a drop in muscle mass means a drop in your Base Metabolic Rate (BMR), the measure of your capacity to burn calories. Then when you go back to your normal eating habits you’re getting a double hit: more efficient fat storage coupled with a lower BMR adds up to rapid weight gain.
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Including more fat in your meals also steadies blood sugar levels. Don’t think that eating fat makes you fat – in fact, fat is a crucial building block of all your cells and hormones.
Hormones and health There are also deeper health problems caused by the internal stress of a reduced calorie diet. All major systems of the body are affected, including control of hormonal balance (leading to or exacerbating issues with fertility, menopause and in fact every system in the body), blood sugar (diabetes), fat distribution (irregular body shape), neural function (memory, learning and sleep quality) and immune function (any and all illnesses). So there are plenty of reasons why you don’t want to go into a phase of weight loss without the best up-to-date information and practical training methods to hand.
Exercise myths Long, steady cardiovascular exercise is a standard fat loss approach, but it has unwelcome effects that undermine a fat loss program: 1) as the nervous system comes to expect more and more steady exercise, it again starts to store fat more efficiently to fuel future effort, and 2) as you get fitter, your resting BMR may actually drop as your metabolism becomes more efficient.
Simple steps So let’s make a small change to the simple ‘calories in vs. calories out’ argument. It’s true that you need to burn more than you eat, but instead of just doing it by reducing calorie intake, here’s how to get your metabolism working for you, not against you: 1) Eat MORE food MORE often (and more protein), AND 2) Use well planned metabolic exercise to intelligently increase your activity levels A metabolic program designed by a professional exercise coach will not only accelerate fat loss, it will also benefit your health to a cellular level by repairing your metabolism. This restores function to the body’s systems, building digestive, neural, hormonal and immune health. Spark is redefining fitness by offering these professional services in its all-inclusive membership packages this year. Call Harry on 0401 384 893 to see how Spark can teach you to create change in your own life.
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My story
Born and bred in Ayr in 1966, Scott was your typical outdoors kid who enjoyed fishing, soccer, basketball, tennis, cricket, swimming, lifesaving and motorbikes. He was fortunate to have parents that supported and encouraged him to live my life to the fullest and do the best he could in whatever he was participating in.
Scott Stidson Beginning a signwriting apprenticeship with the Townsville City Council after high school, I was just months away from finishing when my whole life changed. Aged just 20, I was riding my motorbike home from work when I began overtaking a car that was turning right. I hit the car and landed head first in the gutter, smashing the fifth cervical vertebrae in my neck, which has left me with complete quadriplegia below that level. The next 10.5 months were spent in the Spinal Unit at Brisbane’s Princess Alexandra Hospital. In traction for the first three months, I then spent the remaining months receiving daily physiotherapy and occupational therapy. I didn’t know what had hit me, it was like being a baby again; I had to relearn everything that had once been so easy. I have no feeling or movement below my nipple line, including no hand movement, weak wrist movement, no triceps function, weak bicep function and no feeling in the majority of my arms. Most people don’t realise the full extent of how a spinal cord injury affects your body and how you go about your everyday life. Some people who see a person using a wheelchair immediately realise they can’t walk, but what they don’t realise is the countless other side effects of the injury. I was one of those people; but I soon learned that if you have a spinal cord injury similar to mine, you need assistance with everything from the time you wake in the morning; to the time you close your eyes at night. I was an independent person before my accident, but have had to rely on someone else to assist me with everything for the past 25 years.
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Returning to Ayr following my rehabilitation in hospital, I married my fiancé Lisa in 1989 and we are still married today. We have no children but have wonderful nieces and nephews who we treasure dearly. There were some idle years following our return home from hospital as I came to terms with my injury both physically and mentally.
My first job post-injury was as a telemarketer for the Sporting Wheelies and Disabled Association. Constantly using the phone to speak with people in the community rebuilt my confidence and allowed me to work from home. Many significant life changes happened in 1995: I went skydiving at Mission Beach, became a Facilitator for the Spinal Injuries Association’s Member Networks and a Spinal Education Awareness Team (SEAT) presenter and assisted in forming the Burdekin Disability Advisory Group (BDAG). In 1999 I became a co-chairperson of the group and still hold that position today. As a Member Networks Facilitator I am the local point of contact for Spinal Injuries Association members in North Queensland and the communication link between members, the Association and the local government, business and community. Being a SEAT presenter is extremely rewarding as we share powerful information and injury prevention messages to children of all ages throughout Queensland. Since the program began 22 years ago, more than 1.2 million children have been inspired to practice safe behaviours. I became a board member of the Spinal Injuries Association in 2002 followed by a role as Vice-President of the not-for-profit organisation. I held a position on the Association’s board and several other committees for almost a decade.
In the past I have also been a member of the Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre’s management board, Leisure Accessible Clubs Burdekin representative and lobbied State Government for an Acute Care Spinal Injuries Unit in Townsville. More recently I have completed a Diploma in Community Services Work, skydived onto The Strand in Townsville to open the Spinal Injuries Associations Cruise for a Cause in 2010 as well as Co-Host ARTscape 2011 with Steve “Pricey” Price. One of my favourite hobbies has always been fishing and when I had my accident I thought I would no longer be able to enjoy boating. However, after purchasing a pontoon boat that allows me to stay in my wheelchair on the boat and use an electric fishing reel, I can still reel in the big ones. I do need assistance with baiting my hook and throwing the line out though. Catching my very first Barramundi has managed to elude me to date. But I’ll keep working on it and I’m sure my time will come. One of the highlights of Rugby League season for me; is watching my favourite rugby league team, the North Queensland Cowboys. I remember sitting in the accessible section of the Main Grandstand to watch the Cowboys first game way back in 1995. It was wet, packed out and my very first live National rugby league game. I loved it. No NRL Premierships for the Cowboys as yet; but like my Barra, it’ll come. I love life, but I’d be lying if I said it was easy after having a spinal cord injury. It is with the support and care of my wife, family and friends that has allowed me to achieve everything that I have since that fateful day in 1986.
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Following my recent skydiving adventure it was suggested to me that perhaps I should learn how to fly a plane so that I wouldn’t feel the need to throw myself out of one in the future…….good point. Enter stage left – Townsville Aviation Centre. A complete family affair, Tony & Deb Beauchamp also employ their son and daughter who help to run the business of teaching people to fly. Enter stage right – Tori the Total Novice with weak knees and white knuckles at the thought of being in control of an entire airplane. Much to my huge relief we were given a very in-depth theory lesson with an explanation of the major controls of the aircraft and their subsequent effects on the movement of air and direction of the plane. It was with some surprise that I learnt that at merely 16 years of age you can hold your Student Pilots Licence and fly solo – sure beats driving around at 40kms with your parents giving frustrated lessons from the passenger seat! For those who may find that age a slightly concerning fact bear this in mind – it requires a number of applications, full medical examination, an average of 15 hours flight instruction including emergency procedures and a final examination before anyone is awarded a Student Pilots Licence, regardless of age.
So after my little lecture session learning the major controls and their respective primary and secondary effects to the direction of the plane, it was time to put it all into action! Having never sat in the captain’s seat it’s quite a daunting thing to know that at the flick of a switch or the push of a pedal I can literally change the direction of my life! My fearless instructor David Roses, is highly experienced and assured me all would be fine, so it was with a level of panic and widened eyes only a minute after taking off that I heard him say ‘Handing over!’ In short, it was now my turn and we were still climbing through the air. Now whilst I am not too old to recall the sheer fear of having control of a motor vehicle for the first time, I’m certain that the feeling rushing through me right then was a squillion times worse. Learning to drive means coordinating controls around ONE plane of movement – flying a plane requires you to do that for not one, not two but THREE axis all at the same time, coupled with speed, and of course keeping well away from less moveable objects like, say, the ground.
To my complete horror David seemed quite happy checking out the view and chatting about the weather – apparently totally trusting of my abilities and nerves. I was not quite so confident, but as he
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calmly pointed out, there was quite a bit of room for error without another plane even in sight and hence I relaxed, just a fraction.
As we neared Magnetic Island it became apparent that I’d have to make a change to our level flight path or we’d end up somewhere over Vanuatu or New Caledonia in no time. Following David’s instructions to turn to the right I used my controls to take us to about a 15 degree lean, where I felt we were quite comfortable. Apparently that wasn’t enough. As my eyes widened even further than they already were and my heart leapt into my throat David took his controls and suddenly I was looking out the window at an impossibly blue sky……..um, nope…..that would be the ocean Tori!
I could hardly believe we were still in flight, so strong was my certainty that we’d simply fall out of the sky. After a few seconds without hitting the water or reaching for my chute I realised we were doing just fine, and in fact were levelling off. With my heart rate slowly recovering I again took the controls to round us over the top of Maggie and over Horseshoe Bay. The uninterrupted views in all directions are by far the most amazing things I’ve laid eyes on and on such a spectacular day it was a breathtaking sight to behold. As we passed the bay we again needed to turn to the right, this time I managed with slightly more aplomb and we found ourselves pointed back towards the mainland and on our way home. After nosing us in the general direction of Mount Louisa, David took over and began the routine for our return and the discussion with the tower for our safe landing. After an uneventful touchdown I found myself all too soon back on firm ground and marvelling that yes, I had indeed just flown a plane around Magnetic Island, a thought that took most of the rest of the day to fully comprehend.
Townsville Aviation Centre are very happy to take chartered joy flights, but their true love is to share with others the sheer exhilaration that flying will bring – something I suspect is quite addictive. They offer frequent workshop days that include a comprehensive theory lesson, tour of the airport grounds including a sneak peak in the control tower and of course a half hour flight where you are front & centre at the controls. An incredible experience for any age, I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Tony, Deb and their team for a day you will never forget. Call them on 4728 7011 to book your workshop or for more information on becoming a fully licensed pilot.
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I’ll start by saying that I am one of the luckiest people. Why? Because I’m surrounded by an incredible network of family, friends & acquaintances, all to which I owe all my ambitious sporting achievements to. In particular my last endeavour; It’s nothing new or revolutionary and has been done by hundreds of thousands of people across the world, however for someone who’s not a good runner, nor even likes running, so deciding to run my first ultra marathon was perhaps an over ambitious goal. Never the less, I did it! It was neither fast nor pretty and was I left for dead by some of Australia fittest men and women. But I did it; 74km of trail running completed, not a run for the fait hearted, but an amazing run that took strength, determination and a lot of mental stubbornness to complete. A run from Cairns to Port Douglas, via Black Mountain Road, (part of the Great Barrier Reef Marathon Festival held on the 12th November 2011). The first way in which running has influenced my life is that it has taught me who I am and equally important, who I am not. I have learnt through running that I love privacy and solitude. I love that no one runner can be pigeon’ed into “being a runner” although there are generalised characteristic that make up, being a runner, they come in all shapes and sizes, ages, nationalities… however we all share the coming thread of enjoying the ability of putting on a pair of sneaker and just getting outdoors and running. Free from the stress of the day, using nothing but our own bodies to go from A to B.
I started training for the event back in June 2011, having an already good base from competing in half-ironman triathlon races, of which have included Canberra 70.3, Challenge Cairns, Aviva 70.3 Singapore (placing 4th in my age group in Singapore) I was confident that I was starting in the right place. All I needed was to build my runs on a fortnightly bases and I would be set.
As always life throws a curved ball and does its best to shake you from your goal. My major issue was fatigue and then came the
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blisters on my feet... I was burning the candle from both ends…. I was also training to complete in a half-ironman in which I was to race August and the two combined as well as the day to day life was too much. To my disappoint; but to my bodies relief and sanity of those around me, I had to make a choice and stick to it. I drop out of the half-ironman and focused on the ultra-marathon.
As I recovered from fatigue and my runs grew in length and time, I recruited friends and family to meet me at set locations to help with my motivation. Sunday morning long runs to bushland beach became a fortnightly ritual, where I would either meet my Dad or friend Carol on their pushbikes and I would continue running to complete my programmed time and distance. At the peak of my training program, I was running approximately 130km a week.
Blisters where my second issue with training for an ultra-marathon. The hours on my feet where taking a toll. Traditionally I am a forefoot runner… Like a sprinter. Great for speeding round the track, but terrible for long distances, I was going through sneaker like they were going out of fashion and the blisters where becoming unbearable. So I had to re-train my running style and practice landing with a more mid-foot strike. I had to go back to basics and start all over again. After much perseverance, tears and practice I managed to change my running style to a more efficient marathon running pace and style. I also found a pair of shoes that fitted perfectly. Getting the right shoes is a must! I have tried and tested lots and lots and lots of shoes from cheep to expensive and trust me when I say “no-one can tell you what is comfortable and what’s not”. Listen to what your feet saying when it’s in the shoe. Don’t be fooled by the bright colours and the marketing ploys and by what the sales person is saying. Only you know if the shoe fits. My
advice is have two pairs, a set to race in and a set to train in and when you find a shoe that works… buy two pairs!
Race day arrived, and was I ill with nerves, however once the race started, I flew through the first 40kms, then.... what all runner dread; my muscles started to fatigue and every step became a struggle, it’s debilitating to feel yourself go from having a strong run to a jog, to a slow jog and then a shuffle, as my body faltered, my mind stayed strong, I was determined to finish the race, I had not come this far and put in this effort to not finish. The last third of the race was made up of a straight decent from the tablelands to the valley down the well know Bump Track, the fronts of my legs pained and I think I cried in agony until I hit the flat valley floor.... not one of my most proudest moments, but one that made me realise how powerful the mind can be. Through the pain there was an unbelievable force of wanting and needing to finish the race, no matter the pain. So I dug-deep and ran to cross the finish line in overall position of 24th and 7th female.... not too bad for my first 74km ultra marathon. You must remember that I am just an average person; if I can do it, so can you.
I challenge you to set your next goal, bigger, grander and larger than ever before. Don’t be afraid to fail, open your mind and see what happens. If what you did yesterday looks large, then what you did today was nothing
When Leela is not training herself, she is out and about motivating others to enhance and enrich their life through exercise. Her knowledge and experiences that she has gained from cross training of sports has been invaluable and she welcomes opportunity to answer questions and to help others set and achieve their goals. M: 0409 760 311 • E: leela@flexyourfitness.com.au
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Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury Too many of these guys seem to be happening more and more every year. Why is the million dollar question, but I suppose the speed, increased training and competitiveness of all the change of direction sports has increased 10 fold over the past 20 years.
by Angus Vincent Physiotherapist - SportsMed Physiotherapy
So what is it? An anterior cruciate ligament or ‘ACL’ injury refers to a tear in one of the cruciate ligaments inside the knee joint.
How does it happen? The ACL is most commonly injured when the knee is twisted. This can occur when landing from a jump, pivoting or decelerating suddenly. Often it is surprising how relatively simple the movement or activity is which injures the ACL. The ACL may also be torn when the knee is injured directly. This can occur, for example, when another player falls across your knee, bending it in the wrong direction.
What should you feel? When the ACL is torn, there is often an audible ‘pop’, ‘crack’ or feeling of something going out and then back in. When the ACL is completely torn, you may experience extreme pain for the first few minutes after the injury. Even though the pain may subside quickly, you will usually be unable to continue participating because the knee may feel ‘unstable’ or collapse when you try run and twist the knee. Following an ACL injury, the knee frequently swells. This may occur quickly (i.e. within the first couple of hours) or overnight.
What should you do? To limit the severity of the symptoms it is advised you stop your activity immediately and start initial treatment. The most important time in the treatment of any injury is the first 24-48 hours. Swelling is a necessary step in the healing process; however, too much swelling can delay healing and cause further tissue damage. To control the amount of swelling and limit the degree of damage to the knee, the RICE regime should be commenced (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation). This will help to reduce blood flow to the injured area, thereby reducing the extent of swelling and tissue damage. REST- involves ceasing your activity or sport, and limiting the amount of weight you put through your leg. Crutches may be required if you are having difficulty walking.
ICE- should be applied to the injured site for 15-20 minutes every 1-2 hours. Ideally, it should be applied using crushed ice wrapped in a moist towel or cloth. COMPRESSION- involves the application of a firm elastic bandage around your knee. It should be firm but not tight enough to cause pain.
Article Angus Vincent SportsMed Physiotherapy Angus Vincent B.Sc.,B.App. Sc. (Phty) graduated in 1992 with a Bachelor of Science from the University of Adelaide and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Physiotherapy in 1996 from the University of South Australia. Angus is a co-director of SportsMed Physiotherapy at Kirwan, Pimlico, North Ward, Ayr and Ingham. Angus has keen interests in all sports, in particular, running, cycling and swimming. He focuses on hands-on therapy and an active approach to rehabilitation. “SportsMed appointments available on 4722 3888”
ELEVATIONinvolves lying with your knee resting comfortably on a chair or pillows so that it is above the level of your heart. You should always continue the RICE regime until you consult a sports medicine professional, preferably within two days of the initial injury. What shouldn’t you do? If you have or suspect you have injured your ACL, you shouldn’t continue to participate. This may cause your knee to give way or collapse, potentially injuring other structures. In addition, you shouldn’t undertake activities which increase blood flow to the injured knee. These include hot showers, heat rubs, the consumption of alcohol and excessive activity. These may increase the bleeding and swelling around the injured ligament and potentially prolong your recovery. Could there be any long-term effects? Unfortunately, an injury to the ACL often results in a prolonged recovery, and is the most common cause of prolonged absence from sport. Two reasons for this are that the ACL does not heal by itself and that the knee cannot function very well without this ligament. Surgery is usually required to repair or ‘reconstruct’ the ACL. During surgery, tissue from another part of your body may be used to replace or reconstruct the ACL. Following surgery, it may be more than twelve months before you return to full contact sport. This may be prolonged, if at the time of your injury you also injured surrounding structures. Other structures that may be injured could be the menisci, the medial collateral ligament, or cartilage lining the joint surfaces. Injury to these structures may result in prolonged swelling and pain and a slow recovery following surgery. Management The assistance of a physiotherapist or doctor is important in the treatment of an ACL injury. Initially, they can assist in confirming your diagnosis ( and now refer you for an MRI scan ) and determine whether you need surgery and thereby direct you to an orthopaedic surgeon. Whether you undergo surgery or not, the physiotherapist will also be able to assist in returning you to your job, activity or sport. This will involve a rehabilitation program designed to assist in reducing your swelling, improve your joint flexibility and strengthen the muscles supporting the knee joint.
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To a lot of martial artists, Taekwondo is a passion. To Michael Ivanov, it is a way of life!
3RD Degree Senior Instructor Michael Ivanov is one of 3 Senior Instructors who will be grading for their 4th Degree promotions in South Pacific Taekwondo Federation, Townsville’s largest martial arts school, this December.
Michael Ivanov, the son of Grandmaster John Ivanov who is the founder of South Pacific TKD, has been training since he was 5 years old. Hard work, dedication and a sheer love and passion for the art, has driven Michael to becoming one of the most talented students in South Pacific TKD today. ‘Taekwondo is very much a way of life for me, I love the atmosphere that Taekwondo creates at every training session, and the hype of the atmosphere never dies! I teach the Kids class at the Ryan Community Centre. Teaching a kids class allows me to offer my experience to young children in order to protect themselves in today’s society. I’ve been able to contribute to my student’s confidence and watch them grow into confident successful young adults, which makes my position as an instructor very rewarding’.
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Senior Instructor Ivanov will grade in December for his 4th degree examination, alongside with Senior Instructors Shayne Fry and Shane Bonato. The grading examination is such a momentous occasion for South Pacific Taekwondo, and North Queensland, as it takes years of hard work, talent and dedication to apply for such a senior position in the school. The 3 instructors will then be eligible to apply for ‘Master’ positions within the school and become master examiners for South Pacific Taekwondo Federation. ‘The grading examination is based on a number of varying aspects important for a martial artist to inherit, in order to reach such a status and rank within the school. These aspects vary from physical ability through to a strong mental attitude. The test is a milestone and a pinnacle in which I have been aiming for over some time. It is more than just breaking lots of boards and looking fantastic but setting an example to my juniors, and being a positive role model for children and young adults’. ‘With my test fast approaching I’ll be doing regular training alongside other 3rd and 4th degree instructors to share the same
passion we all have, and that is enjoying the art of Taekwond-do. The test is one thing, but the benefits we receive and redeem is priceless!’
At my age keeping fit is vital to me. I like to feel healthy and South Pacific Taekwondo allows me to stay fit, and keep a positive frame of mind. It is a great way to meet new people. It is something that keeps my mind focused especially with my job at work. It has also given me the ability to manage other instructors as a senior instructor which in return has given me the experience with me successfully managing my job at work. Michael is a strong believer in the motto ‘Never give up’ and continues to learn and develop his skills further. ‘In Taekwondo My father John Ivanov is someone who always inspires me to keep striving further and further. He inspires a lot of successful martial artist in our club, and is always there giving them support. He is a very compassionate person who is always giving back to the community wherever possible. Besides that, It is great to see someone older than me who can still move just a fast !!!!
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Fun Flight Day 2011
20 seriously ill local kids and their families were taken for the flight of their lives on National FunFlight Day 2011! These kids were selected from many ill children across North Queensland to take a day away from their usual worries and experience the thrill of flying in a light aircraft or helicopter. Unfortunately for the majority of these children, the only times they have ever flown is to travel to a major hospital for surgery and specialist appointments. As you can imagine, flying is generally a stressful experience for the child and their family – the aim of FunFlight Day is quite the opposite, they fly for FUN! Each of these 20 youngsters was taken on an individually tailored 20 minute joy flight in one of 3 generously donated light aircraft
and an R44 helicopter. “Townsville’s FunFlight Day flight path soared above Townsville’s icons, Magnetic Island, The Strand and Castle Hill” said Samantha Ferguson of Townsville Hospital Foundation. “They all really enjoyed going over The Strand, The Rockpool was something they really recognised from the air” said Duncan, Helicopter Pilot with Townsville Helicopters. “There was a lot of big smiles, a lot of squealing up there, lots of happy faces was really good to see” he said. Between flights, the teams from Bunnings Fairfield Waters, 4TO FM, Townsville Fire Brigade, the Royal Flying Doctors Service and the EMQ Rescue Helicopter provided entertainment and static displays to keep the kids entertained throughout
the day. “It’s thanks to the generosity of a team of local leisure pilots from Townsville Flyers Inc., Nautillus Aviation, West Wing Aviation, Townsville Helicopters and many more that we were able to assist in bringing this event to life and we’re so pleased to be involved” says Ferguson. “My best bit on the plane was... I saw a whale, a shark and a fish jump out of the water...and the best thing about the plane was when it was going to land, my bum tickled!” young Matthew said while giggling uncontrollably. “If putting a smile on these kids faces is the medicine they need, then we’re prepared to do it” said Duncan, Townsville Helicopters. We’re all looking forward to FunFlight Day 2012!
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5 Minutes with..... Jane Arlett / Chairperson - Townsville McCafe Fire Describe yourself in 3 words: Focused, passionate & happy Do you have any hidden talents: “I have a secret creative side I inherited from my mother” What is one of your favourite things to do: “relax with my family at the beach (always the beach)” Name 1 thing you miss about being a kid: “a simple & unstructured life” Favourite Sporting memory: I live my sporting life vicariously through my elite athlete patients! Two major experiences come to mind – being an Olympic Podiatrist at the Sydney 2000 Olympics (just as every athlete aspires to be an Olympic athlete, every sports podiatrist strives to be an Olympic Podiatrist – the pinnacle of my career) and working in Chicago with the Big 3 – the Chicago Bulls, Bears & White Sox– so many unique & amazing experiences during those times. If you could be any cartoon character which one would you be: Bugs Bunny (long story…) You wouldn’t be caught dead, doing what? Actually, I’ll do most anything at least once Favorite Team: “Undoubtedly the Townsville McCafe Fire!!!” If you could have dinner with any person in the world who would it be: “Condoleeza Rice – the first female African-American Secretary of State (USA). A financially savvy political scientist and diplomat, she is an amazingly intelligent woman who has achieved great things from
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