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Education, Activity Go Hand in Hand

September 2014 Issue 54

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of things like coordination, balance and movement skills to our youngest students, we are giving them the tools to take part in sport for the rest of their lives.

The Canadian Sport Policy identifies the relationship between sport and education as a significant one. We believe it’s vital for all involved, as it can provide benefits to both sectors. In June, Sport Nova Scotia provided a submission to the Minister’s Panel on Education, and I wanted to share some of it with you in this space:

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As youth across the province head back to school this month, I thought this would be a good time to talk about

the relationship between sport and education. We speak often about the positive impact sport and physical activity can have on education in terms of improved academic performance, but there are some other important considerations as well. Sport opportunities in schools eliminate many of the participation barriers that exist in other settings, most importantly transportation. Additionally, if we can teach the fundamentals

Youth who participate in physical activity programs are less likely to get in trouble with the law, more likely to have higher self-esteem and feel “included,” less likely to struggle with mental illnesses, more likely to volunteer in their community, less likely to do drugs, smoke and have unwanted teenaged pregnancies, more likely to demonstrate pro-education values, and more likely to do well in school.

As the provincial Thrive initiative acknowledges, in Nova Scotia, physical activity levels are disturbingly low. Less than 30 per cent of Grade 7 students and 5 per cent of Grade 11 students (and less than 1 per cent of Grade 11 girls) now meet the minimum guidelines. And the decline in activity from Grades 3 to 7 appears to be growing, especially for girls.

We all know that youth who participate in sport and physical activity fight these statistics and lower their risk of preventable chronic disease.

But there is much more. Youth who participate in physical activity programs are less likely to get in trouble with the law, more likely to have higher self-esteem and feel “included,” less likely to s t r u g g l e w i t h m e n t a l illnesses, more likely to volunteer in their community, less likely to do drugs, smoke and have unwanted teenaged pregnancies, more likely to demonstrate pro-education values, and more likely to do well in school.

Now consider the following facts, taken from the Alliance for Healthy Eating and Physical Activity in Nova Scotia:•Theschoolisakeysettingwherewecanhelpchildrentoeat

better and be more active. •Physical activity helps children to think and process

information, concentrate and behave appropriately in class,

leading to improved performance. •School-basedphysicaleducationhasbeenshowntoimprove

school performance, even when children spend less time on other school subjects.

•Thelargestimpactsofphysicalactivityonschoolperformanceare in math, IQ and reading.

The bottom line is that physical activity and education outcomes can – and should – go hand in hand. To increase the quality and quantity of physical activity, some specific ideas for consideration include:1. Integrate grade-specific academic learning objectives w i t h a g e - a p p r o p r i a t e physical activity; 2. offer more intramural activities in schools;3. provide training for volunteer coaches;4. provide schools with age-appropriate equipment; and5. educate teachers on the principles of physical literacy and fundamental movement skills.

At many different schools in communities across the province there are already great examples of partnerships between sport and education. Working together and taking a strategic approach would allow for even more of these opportunities. We believe the benefits are worth it.

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Finding Confidence, On and Off the Water

Waverley kayaker Connor Taras has tasted the joys and agonies of sport, from winning a world junior silver medal at age 16 in 2007 to just missing out on qualifying for the London Olympics by 0.66 seconds. The 2012 Ricoh Male Team Athlete of the Year has succeeded nationally and internationally, but he made headlines this summer when he became one of the few openly gay elite athletes in Canada. His story has inspired people across the country.

I tried paddling at Cheema when I was 11 and fell in love with it right away. It was 2000 and there

were lots of Olympians around the club that

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The advice I’d give any young athlete is to find someone you trust. It helps to start talking. For so many years I held it inside. I lost my confidence, and I think that took away from what I was doing on the water. There’s so much more energy I can put into my performance that I was using to try to hide being gay. Now I can focus on training and racing.

I’m working hard toward the Rio Olympics in 2016. The Pan-Am Games and the world championships next summer are my next goals.

Over the last two years, I’ve looked at things over the long term. It’s going to require some discussions with coaches this fall on whether I’ll focus on the 1,000 or the 200. It’s a little stressful trying to figure that out. Whatever decision we take, there’s no going back.”

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summer—Karen Furneaux, Richard Dalton, Mike Scarola. It was an inspiring place to be.

Once I switched from canoe to kayak, I really started to progress. I made the Canada Cup team at 14 and the following summer I made it to junior worlds.

From 2004-2008, I was making really big gains every year. I made the K4 crew for the world championships in 2010 and won a silver in the K4 at the Pan-American Games in 2011.

I was a 500-metre athlete, but in between the Beijing and London Olympics the international body eliminated the 500 and introduced the 200. I’ve been training half in both the 1,000 and the 200. My partner Austin Denman and I went for a K2 200 spot in London and narrowly missed.

After 2012, I did a lot of thinking. For years I’d known I was gay but I built up this sort of fictional world where I thought everybody wouldn’t accept me. I came out to family and friends in November 2013 and that was the first big step.

That winter in training camp I started talking about it with one person and by the end of the conversation there were 15 people sitting around, asking me questions. My fellow paddlers are basically family to me and it ended up being easier than I thought. They were just happy I wasn’t hiding this anymore.

The more I talk about it, the more I realize people are open to talking. The support I’ve received is tremendous, and I almost get a little angry at myself for hiding so long. Hopefully, in the future, it won’t be a big deal at all for an athlete to come out. But to come to that, people have to step up and show it’s OK to be gay in sports.

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Using Sport as a Force for Good

Nelson Mandela said, “Sport has the power to change the world. It has the power to inspire. It has the power to unite people in a way that little else does. It speaks to youth in a language they understand. Sport can create hope where once there was only despair. It is more powerful than government in breaking down racial barriers.”

There’s a concept taking hold in the sport world these days called ‘Sport

for Development.’ Somewhat obscure, but it essentially

Sport for development is tapping into the power of sport to build healthy communities, to train the next generation of leaders, to influence government, and the list goes on.

There are opportunities to do more. I recently attended a national Sport

for Development leaders’ gathering to celebrate achievements, take stock of the current ecosystem of sport, physical activity and recreation and, most importantly, to identify ways to be more effective. It was a great opportunity to learn from other leaders across the country and to see value in engaging people and groups you would not normally consider.

In fact, more and more we see interest from colleges and universities, the corporate sector, non-profits, NGOs, government agencies (immigration, justice and education, for example), activists, and youth who are increasingly interested in the potential of sport as a tool to make a difference.

This is exciting! One key element in using sport

intentionally is that it needs to be quality sport. The objectives are at risk if the sport experience is poor.

This is an area of focus for our team at Sport Nova Scotia.

What does that look like? Most recently we’ve been reaching out to stakeholders at the grassroots level to work together on the ingredients of quality sport programming.

This is not a simple task because it is a complex system with multiple players involved. But here are a few examples of our work in this area: - Applying the principles of the

Canadian Sport For Life movement to challenge the current sport system to emphasize program alignment, inclusion, fairness and fun, as well as excellence.

- Activating the Community Sport Development Program, an innovative approach where coordinators across the province are actively identifying

and supporting quality sport opportunities.

- Pioneering the Youth Leadership Program, which used sport as a vehicle to offer at-risk youth the opportunity to gain skills and leadership training to improve confidence and employability.

- Using funding opportunities to link sport initiatives with social outcomes and encouraging sport groups to re-think how their program can impact individuals in their community.Research by the Canadian Centre for

Ethics in Sport indicates that the majority of Canadians think that community sport, second only to the family, is the m o s t i m p o r t a n t f a c t o r i n t h e development of values for our children.

With this backdrop, we have a real opportunity to collaborate and achieve common social goals. In fact, there is growing attention by policy-makers, philanthropists and social innovators in how sport for development can impact not just beyond our borders but also across Canadian communities.

One more thought. As this article may illustrate, sport for development is not a thing that is (currently) precisely defined in Canada. It truly has grown organically all over the world for decades. In other words, there has probably always been sport for development, we just didn’t give it a label. But over time as we see the results and the power of this tool, there’s more interest in harnessing the concept. Imagine a national organization called Sport for Development or a toolkit for groups looking to use sport intentionally. The risk, however, is that the more we define it, the more we restrict it. And, arguably, therein lies the beauty in what we have now. No boundaries.

As I look forward, one thing I know for sure is that Sport Nova Scotia will continue to look for ways to use sport intentionally to make a difference in the lives of Nova Scotians.

sums up the thinking behind Mandela’s words. Any program that uses sport intentionally to help improve or strengthen a community or person in need – that is what sport for development is all about.

Many people think of this as something that happens in under-developed countries (think Right to Play or UNICEF). But it’s amazing to recognize how much we’re already doing right here at home.

Think about community sport projects that deliberately use sport for capacity building, health promotion, Aboriginal y o u t h e n g a g e m e n t , e c o n o m i c revitalization, newcomer settlement, citizen participation and conflict resolution. Examples include: ACTIVATE, GEN7, Newcomer On the Move, Smart & Caring, True Sport, Aboriginal Snowboard Program, and many more.

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and supporting quality sport opportunities.

- Pioneering the Youth Leadership Program, which used sport as a vehicle to offer at-risk youth the opportunity to gain skills and leadership training to improve confidence and employability.

- Using funding opportunities to link sport initiatives with social outcomes and encouraging sport groups to re-think how their program can impact individuals in their community.Research by the Canadian Centre for

Ethics in Sport indicates that the majority of Canadians think that community sport, second only to the family, is the m o s t i m p o r t a n t f a c t o r i n t h e development of values for our children.

With this backdrop, we have a real opportunity to collaborate and achieve common social goals. In fact, there is growing attention by policy-makers, philanthropists and social innovators in how sport for development can impact not just beyond our borders but also across Canadian communities.

One more thought. As this article may illustrate, sport for development is not a thing that is (currently) precisely defined in Canada. It truly has grown organically all over the world for decades. In other words, there has probably always been sport for development, we just didn’t give it a label. But over time as we see the results and the power of this tool, there’s more interest in harnessing the concept. Imagine a national organization called Sport for Development or a toolkit for groups looking to use sport intentionally. The risk, however, is that the more we define it, the more we restrict it. And, arguably, therein lies the beauty in what we have now. No boundaries.

As I look forward, one thing I know for sure is that Sport Nova Scotia will continue to look for ways to use sport intentionally to make a difference in the lives of Nova Scotians.

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“(Partnering with Sport Nova Scotia) completely represents what our brand strives to be,” she says. “It’s about combining family and sport. It’s a priority for us to be involved with Sport Nova Scotia and involved with the community.”

Boston Pizza has partnered with Sport Nova Scotia by providing a presence at its main events, including the Manulife Dragon Boat Festival, the Ricoh Sport Awards and the Corporate Games. The company donates prizes and coupons as well as having representatives on hand.

It’s a win-win partnership, says Walsh: Sport Nova Scotia can reward participants while Boston Pizza can raise awareness of its brand.

As kids return to school and the routine of fall sports, parents

should think twice about letting them reach for an energy drink as a pick-me-up—or even a sports drink.

Drinks such as Red Bull and Monster pack a caffeinated wallop that isn’t safe for children and youth, says John Finley, a Halifax cardiologist and former president of Doctors Nova Scotia.

“Families just should not have these products available,” says Finley. “They could cause really serious trouble.”

Too much caffeine can lead to accelerated heartbeat, seizures, insomnia, stomach issues and increased anxiety, Finley says. And the effects are even more pronounced on young, growing bodies. “For kids who may be predisposed to anxiety problems, this could really tip them over the edge.”

The drinks also don’t give athletes an extra boost, he points out. “It has never been shown that caffeine does anything to boost athletic performance.”

The caffeine content in energy drinks can vary widely, but some contain as much as 14 cans of Coca Cola, says Sara Kirk, the Canada Research Chair at Dalhousie University’s School of Health and Human Performance. They are also loaded with sugar, which can contribute to obesity and diabetes.

The bottom line is they’re not necessary, Kirk says. “We have more than enough energy in the food we eat. We’re all consuming far too much.”

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Energy, Sports Drinks Come With Risks

health organizations across North America have pushed for energy drinks to come with age limits the same as alcohol or cigarettes. Yet they acknowledge it will take education, not just legislation, to help young people make healthy choices.

“The real challenge is we have a product that’s legal and marketed heavily at the very population we don’t want to be drinking it,” says Kirk. “For parents it’s about awareness—knowing if your child is drinking these drinks and having that conversation about why they’re not good things to have.”

While sports drinks such as Gatorade and Powerade aren’t as potent, parents should still think twice about handing the sugar-heavy beverages to kids, doctors say.

A CBC Marketplace study aired earlier this year found that elite athletes like Clara Hughes and Simon Whitfield had to work out at an intense level for two hours to reap any benefit from a sports drink. The average teen or adult isn’t burning that kind of energy in a game or hockey practice, Kirk says.

“You need to rehydrate, but you could get the same benefit from a sports drink as from a banana, and that’s much better for you.”

Water is still best after exercise, along with milk for growing adolescents, she says.

“The key thing is we just don’t need these things,” like energy and sports drinks, she says. “We have to teach our kids to be much more critical, to have more media literacy and to be more understanding of the risks.”

“There’s so much potential to bring people in after the game,” she says.

Boston Pizza also offers other incentives for sports teams, such as a fundraising rebate program where teams that save their receipts can receive 10 per cent back toward their sport program.

Clubs can also host events at Boston Pizza where 10 per cent of the amount spent goes back into the program.

“We offer discounts and programs for teams and we definitely host lots of parties, whether it’s teams coming in or Christmas parties,” Walsh says.

Boston Pizza has 10 locations in Nova Scotia with another set to open soon in Truro. Walsh says the company makes it a priority to support the local community around each restaurant.

“Community involvement as a whole is something that’s very important to us,” Walsh says. “There are national ways Boston Pizza gets involved, but it’s nice to be able to relate on a community level as well.”

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Building on a Tennis BoomTennis community sees Davis Cup as a springboard to bigger things

There is plenty at stake this weekend as a team of Canada’s top tennis

players compete in a Davis Cup playoff at Halifax Metro Centre.

On the hard court, Canada is looking to cap a summer of landmark results by clinching a return to the top-tier World Group with a victory over Colombia. But beyond the three-day event, both local and national tennis officials are looking at the big picture.

Jack Graham sees the Davis Cup tie—the biggest tennis event Nova Scotia has ever hosted—as a litmus test.

“We want to be able to demonstrate that we can show the sport at its highest level and it can be a successful event,” says Graham, a Halifax lawyer and a director with Tennis Canada and the International Tennis Federation. “It will show people the level of support the game enjoys.”

This has been a banner year for Canada’s rising stars. At Wimbledon, Eugenie Bouchard reached the final and Milos Raonic fell to Roger Federer in the semifinals while Vasek Pospisil claimed the doubles title with American partner Jack Sock.

Pospisil and Raonic later made history with an All-Canadian final at the Citi Open in Washington, where Raonic—ranked sixth in the world as of this writing—topped the 46th-ranked Pospisil.

As great as the individual results are, Pospisil, like Tennis Canada officials, sees the possibilities of a collective surge.

“I think the summer we’ve had this year is quite special for tennis,” says the 24-year-old Pospisil, the son of Czech immigrants who settled in Vernon, B.C.

“I’ve been playing my whole life and working so hard to make my mark and do well. Now to see more people taking interest in the sport,

it’s great for development. Tennis is on TV more, and there will be more kids playing the game.”

Graham sees both the national and local perspective. He views the Davis Cup event not as a one-off but a chance to build a stronger future for tennis in Nova Scotia, including a new facility with government support.

“Our participation numbers are way up, interest in tennis is way up,” Graham says. “I’m optimistic that this will be a springboard to doing something on the publicly funded side.”

Hal i fax had been on Ten nis Canada’s radar for a while, says Gavin Ziv, director of national events. While Graham’s influence has been key, Ziv also cites a conversation that Raonic had with Scott Moore, president of Rogers Sportsnet. Raonic asked Moore which Canadian city he thought would excel at holding a Davis Cup event.

“He (Moore) recommended Halifax

as a market,” Ziv says. “The team showing that interest was part of the impetus for all of this. Our mission is growing the game in Canada. We had

been speaking with the Metro Centre for three or four years… and on this one everything aligned at the right time.”

Coming on the heels of the U.S. Open just a short flight away in New York, the timing was perfect for Halifax to host this event. Tennis Nova Scotia jumped at

the chance to bring in an international event, but they knew they couldn’t do it alone. The provincial and municipal governments have chipped in $65,000 each to help host the event.

“Fortunately, the province and mu n ic ipal it y have been great supporters,” Graham says. “They saw it as a real tourism opportunity along with the awareness generated by TV coverage.”

Speaking in late August, Graham said ticket sales were doing well and he expected even more as buzz

grew in the days leading up to the tournament.

“I think people need to realize watching the game live is so much more interesting than watching it on television,” he says. “You can’t fully appreciate it until you see it up close.”

He’s hopeful the Davis Cup momentum will spur governments to extend their support beyond the weekend. Graham and others in the tennis community have been pushing for a publicly funded indoor facility in Halifax for years.

The city of Fredericton recently contributed to such a venue, partnering with private funders and community,

p r o v i n c i a l a n d n a t i o n a l t e n n i s bodies to support the six-court Abony Family Tennis Center.

“I th ink there’s growing recognition that tennis is really no different from basketball, hockey and so on… they should be played in public facilities,” Graham says. “In order for this to be successful, it has to be a joint effort of Tennis Canada,

governments and the provincial tennis association.”

For Graham and others in the tennis community, that would be the ultimate legacy of this weekend’s showcase: having people leave the Metro Centre inspired to pick up a racket themselves, and finding an accessible place to play.

“We want to try to spread this newfound popularity all across the country,” Graham says, “in playing opportunities and in seeing these top players.”

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Building on a Tennis Boom What to Expect at the Davis Cupgrew in the days leading up to the tournament.

“I think people need to realize watching the game live is so much more interesting than watching it on television,” he says. “You can’t fully appreciate it until you see it up close.”

He’s hopeful the Davis Cup momentum will spur governments to extend their support beyond the weekend. Graham and others in the tennis community have been pushing for a publicly funded indoor facility in Halifax for years.

The city of Fredericton recently contributed to such a venue, partnering with private funders and community,

p r o v i n c i a l a n d n a t i o n a l t e n n i s bodies to support the six-court Abony Family Tennis Center.

“I th ink there’s growing recognition that tennis is really no different from basketball, hockey and so on… they should be played in public facilities,” Graham says. “In order for this to be successful, it has to be a joint effort of Tennis Canada,

governments and the provincial tennis association.”

For Graham and others in the tennis community, that would be the ultimate legacy of this weekend’s showcase: having people leave the Metro Centre inspired to pick up a racket themselves, and finding an accessible place to play.

“We want to try to spread this newfound popularity all across the country,” Graham says, “in playing opportunities and in seeing these top players.”

Curious how the Davis Cup works? Think of it as the

“World Cup of tennis,” says Jack Graham.

“If people have an interest in the sport at all, seeing it played at the highest level while cheering for your country is a great experience,” says Halifax’s Graham, a director with Tennis Canada and the International Tennis Federation.

T h i s we e k e nd’s t i e w it h Colombia—five-match showdowns are called “ties”—will determine whether Canada remains in the top-tier World Group or is relegated to the Americas group.

Canada has competed in the

World Group since 2011, reaching the semifinals last year before falling to Serbia. An injury-riddled Canadian squad lost to Japan in the first round this year in January, so they need a victory over Colombia to return to the World Group in 2015.

The three-day event is a best-of-five format. Countries play two singles contests on Friday, doubles on Saturday and “reverse singles” on Sunday with players squaring off against a different opponent.

Canada’s four-man roster includes young stars Milos Raonic and Vasek Pospisil and veterans Frank Dancevic and Daniel Nestor. Jesse Levine, Adil Shamasdin and Brayden Schnur are

part of the extended team, captained by Martin Laurendeau.

“It’s a really special event. (Tennis) is individual all year so we don’t get to play in a team event very much,” says Pospisil, 24, who captured the Wimbledon doubles title this summer with partner Jack Sock. “For me, it’s one of the most important events of the year. I take great pride in representing Canada.”

The Davis Cup is also far from the “quiet please” atmosphere people sometimes picture at tennis events, says Gavin Ziv, director of events at Tennis Canada.

“It’s a really fun atmosphere,” he says. “In between points we

want people to be loud and cheer. Cheering squads come and people even paint their faces.”

Pospisil says the Canadian squad feeds off the “rowdy” energy. After tasting the semifinals last year and achieving great individual results this year, the team is looking to build toward a strong 2015.

“We made the semis last year so we have a taste of how that feels, the excitement it can bring to the crowds,” Pospisil says. “We’d love to take that even further. We have a young, good team, and the experience that Daniel Nestor brings… I’d love to get a Davis Cup title for Canada.”

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Black Golden at Commonwealth Games

Ellie Black’s Commonwealth Games performance is proof that being a champion isn’t about never

falling, it’s about always getting back up and learning from every moment.

After a few early wobbles, Black finished with a flourish at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland this summer and brought home three medals—her first hardware from a major international competition.

Black, who just turned 19, won gold in beam, silver in vault, and bronze in the floor exercise. She also narrowly missed a medal in bars (4th) and all-around (4th).

“This is definitely the biggest international competition I’ve won a medal at,” said Black, who made an international breakthrough in 2012 when

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she led Canada’s women’s team to its best finish at the London Olympics. Black has won medals at international gymnastics meets, but this was a multi-sport event on a big stage.

“To be on that international stage and to be on that podium is just such an honour,” she said.

Though many of the world’s best gymnasts were not at the Commonwealth Games, it was still a good competition with strong teams from England and Australia. Black said she learned a lot from the experience and will use it as a stepping stone to help her prepare for the world championships October 3-13 in Nanning, China.

“We had a little bit of a rocky start, but you have to keep working toward fixing things and keep pushing to hit the routine the way you want to,” Black said.

Vault and beam a r e h e r b e s t events, so she was hoping to medal in those, but she was excited to win a bronze on floor.

The part-t ime k i n e s i o l o g y s t u d e n t a t D a l h o u s i e b r o u g h t h e r medals to Alta G y m n a s t i c s where she trains and showed them to all the people w h o h a v e supported her.

She was greeted like a rock star.

“It was super exciting,” Black said.

Three other Nova Scotians competed at the Commonwealth Games: boxers Custio Clayton of Dartmouth; Brody Blair of Lyons Brook, Pictou Co.; and lawn bowler Jackie Foster of Sackville.

Clayton won his first two bouts, then lost a decision to Steven Donnelly of Northern Ireland in the quarterfinal. Clayton advanced to the quarterfinals with unanimous decisions over Jonathan Francois of Grenada and Carl Heild of the Bahamas.

Against Donnelly, all three judges scored the fight in favour of the Irishman, who held an 89-82 edge over Clayton when combining the three scorecards.

Blair won a split decision over Abdul Bangura of Sierra Leone in his first fight, which had to be stopped after an accidental clash of heads that opened up cuts over Blair’s eyes just 2:15 into the first round.

In his next fight, Blair lost on TKO because the cuts re-opened during his bout with Benny Muziyo of Zambia.

Foster, who originally hails from Bridgetown, was a member of the women’s pair and women’s fours lawn bowls team. Both teams went 1-2 during the tournament.

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Sails Up at Thriving New Mabou ClubSituated on Cape Breton’s west

coast, the picturesque village of Mabou seems a natural spot from which to set sail.Yet even the founder of the new

Mabou Sailing and Boating Club is surprised at how quickly local youth have taken to the sport. In its first full year of operation in 2013, the Mabou club drew 70 youth to its learn-to-sail programs.“When you register 70 kids in a

village of less than 900 people, it speaks pretty loud that something right is happening,” says club fou nder Dan ny MacDonald.MacDonald took

up sailing when he moved home to Nova Scotia from Ottawa. He bought a boat in 2008 and “it wasn’t long before I caught the bug and wanted to s h a r e t h e experience with m y k i d s a n d anyone else who wanted to sail,” he says.He mentioned his newfound love

in a business meeting and a colleague told him about Sail Nova Scotia’s mobile sailing school. MacDonald helped bring the program to Mabou and over three summers it attracted enough participants that he was convinced Mabou could support its own club. Others in the community bought

into the vision. He had someone write him a $1,600 cheque on the spot and another donate a high-performance boat. The club now has a building and 14 boats.

One of the most enthusiastic supporters was MacDonald’s niece Siobhan MacDonald, who tested the waters for the first time at age 10.“We were always swimming and

going to the beach,” says Siobhan, now 16. “I knew if it was something on the water, I was going to enjoy it.”Siobhan, who was born missing

part of her left arm and right leg, has quickly become a strong competitor in para sailing. She finished fourth at the 2013 Canada Games and had a chance to attend the International Federation of Disabled Sailing

(IFDS) world championships in Halifax earlier this summer.She also helps teach at the club and

says the enthusiasm continues to spread. “I’ve talked to kids I’ve taught this summer and everyone’s so excited about it and telling their friends.”Danny MacDonald says the biggest

challenge has been attract ing qualified instructors. He posted Kijiji ads in every province and aggressively recruited people to come to Mabou for the summers. Finding instructors is “definitely

the number-one barrier any rural community would face,” he says. “You need really good qualified people. (Sailing) is more specialized, it can be dangerous, there’s a lot more at stake.”As the club continues to

build its base, MacDonald sees it expanding to

include family programs and mentorships for young sailors.“Sailing is in the blood of every

Nova Scotian,” he says. “I think there are hundreds, perhaps thousands, of great sailors that have yet to step on a sailboat.”

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Jade Hannah ~ SwimmingFemale Individual AthleteThe 12-year-old swimmer for the Halifax Trojan Aquatic Club brought home four medals from the Canadian A g e G r o u p N a t i o n a l Championships. Jade won gold in the 200m freestyle, silver in 100m and 200m butterfly, and bronze in the 400m individual medley.

Deniz Kaptan ~ SoccerMale Individual AthleteDeniz, 12, took part in the Manchester United Soccer School Skills Challenge and finished first overall. The Dartmouth native earned an invitation to return for the World Skills Challenge in October.

Rebecca Haworth ~ AthleticsFemale Individual AthleteHaworth, a 21-year-old high jumper from Waverley, won a bronze medal at the Canadian Track and Field Championships in Moncton. Her provincial record-tying leap of 1.80 metres earned her a berth at the North American, Central American and Caribbean (NACAC) under-23 championships in Kamloops, B.C.

Carrington Carroll ~ TaeKwonDoFemale Individual AthleteHalifax’s Carroll, 11, captured her fourth straight national youth black belt title at the 2014 Canadian Taekwondo C h a m p i o n s h i p s . S h e graduates her youth division with a four-year undefeated record at nationals.

Team NS Relay ~ SwimmingTeamThe relay squad of Sarah Polley, Molly Wedge, Alison Grant and Rebecca M ac P h e r s o n finished second overall in the 4 x 200-metre relay at the Charlotte Grand Prix in Charlotte, N.C.

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Sport Nova Scotia Member Contact InformationPSOsAlpine Ski Nova Scotia Executive Director – Lorraine Burch902.425.5450, ext. 349Archers Association of Nova ScotiaPresident – Bill Curriewcurrie@dal.caNova Scotia Arm Wrestling AssociationPresident – Rick Pinkney902.864.1306Athletics Nova ScotiaExecutive Director – Anitra Stevens902.425.5450, ext. 339Atlantic Division, CanoeKayak CanadaGeneral Manager – Tracy Whitegm@adckc.caBadminton Nova ScotiaExecutive Director – Jennifer Petrie902.425.5450, ext. 353Nova Scotia Ball Hockey Association President – Gian Scaletnsbha@hotmail.com Baseball Nova ScotiaExecutive Director – Brandon Guenette902.425.5450, ext. 355Basketball Nova ScotiaOperations Manager – Ryan Dickison902.425.5450, ext. 351Biathlon Nova ScotiaPresident – Karen Purcellpresident@biathlonns.caBicycle Nova ScotiaAdministrator – Sarah Wood902.425.5450, ext. 316Boxing Nova ScotiaAdmin. Coordinator – Gordon Brown902.425.5450, ext. 368Nova Scotia Amateur Body Building Assoc.President – Georgina Dunningtondunningtongm@hfx.eastlink.caClimb Nova ScotiaPresident – Mick Levinclimbnovascotia@gmail.comNova Scotia Cricket AssociationPresident – Matthew Lanematthewverionlane@gmail.comCross Country Ski Nova ScotiaExecutive Director – Sarah Wood902.425.5450, ext. 316 Nova Scotia Curling Association Executive Director – Jeremiah Anderson902.425-5450, ext. 345 DanceSport Atlantic AssociationPresident – Heather Fairbairnhfairbairn@live.caNova Scotia Amateur Diving AssociationAdmin. Coordinator – Andrew Hayes902.425.5450, ext. 370

Nova Scotia Equestrian Federation Executive Director – Heather Myrer902.425.5450, ext. 333Fencing Association of Nova ScotiaSean Brilliantseanb@cwf-fcf.orgField Hockey Nova ScotiaAdmin. Coordinator – Candice Petten902.425.5450, ext. 357Football Nova ScotiaExecutive Director – Karen Ouellette902.454.5105Nova Scotia Golf AssociationExecutive Director – David Campbell902.468.8844Gymnastics Nova ScotiaExecutive Director – Angela Gallant902.425.5450, ext. 338Hockey Nova ScotiaExecutive Director – Darren Cossar902.454.9400Judo Nova ScotiaAdmin. Coordinator – Gordon Brown902.425.5450, ext. 368Nova Scotia Karate AssociationAdmin. Coordinator – Candice Petten 902.425.5450, ext. 357Lacrosse Nova ScotiaAdmin. Coordinator – Greg Knight lacrosse@sportnovascotia.caLawn Bowls Nova ScotiaPresident – Keith Finckinfo@lawnbowlsnovascotia.comOrienteering Association of Nova Scotia Admin. Coordinator – Candice Petten 902.425.5450, ext. 357Nova Scotia Powerlifting Association President – Eileen DuPlooy?Nova Scotia Rhythmic Sportive Gymnastics Association President – Heather Leitherheatherleither@gmail.comNova Scotia Rifle Association President – Andrew Webber902.456.SHOT (7468)Ringette Nova ScotiaExecutive Director – Lainie Wintrupringette@sportnovascotia.caRope Skipping Association of Nova ScotiaPresident – Sam Ashley sam@rans.comRow Nova ScotiaAdmin. Coordinator – Candice Petten902.425.5450, ext. 357Rugby Nova ScotiaAdmin. Coordinator – Anna Carew902.425.5450, ext. 341

Sail Nova ScotiaExecutive Director – Frank Denis902.425.5450, ext. 312Shooting Federation of Nova Scotia President – David Granthaminfo@sfns.infoSkate Canada Nova Scotia Executive Director – Jill Knowles902.425.5450, ext. 336Nova Scotia Snowboard AssociationAdmin. Coordinator – Andrew Hayes902.425.5450, ext. 370Soccer Nova ScotiaProgram Administrator – Cathy Napierprograms@soccerns.ns.caSoftball Nova ScotiaPresident – Dave Houghton902.425.5450, ext. 313Speed Skate Nova ScotiaPresident – Andrew Hayes902.425.5450, ext, 370Squash Nova ScotiaAdmin. Coordinator – Gordon Brown 902.425.5450, ext. 368Surfing Association of Nova ScotiaPresident – Justin Huston hustonje@gov.ns.caSwim Nova ScotiaExecutive Director – Bette El-Hawary 902.425.5450, ext. 314Synchro Nova ScotiaExecutive Director – Pam Kidney 902.425.5450, ext. 332Nova Scotia Table Tennis AssociationPresident – Erica Anseans@eastlink.caProvincial TaeKwonDo Society of NSPresident – Bruce Carroll pts.novascotia@gmail.comTennis Nova ScotiaExecutive Director – Roger Keating 902.425.5450, ext. 318Triathlon Nova ScotiaExecutive Director – Sarah Wood triathlon@sportnovascotia.caVolleyball Nova ScotiaExecutive Director – Jason Trepanier902.425.5450, ext. 322Water Polo Association of Nova ScotiaAdmin. Coordinator – Andrew Hayes902.425.5450, ext. 370Nova Scotia Water Ski AssociationPresident – Jan Joseybrj@ns.sympatico.caWrestling Nova ScotiaAdmin. Coordinator – Gordon Brown 902.425.5450, ext. 368

Associate MembersBlind Sports Nova ScotiaPresident – Jennifer MacNeiljennifer.macneil1@ns.sympatico.caNova Scotia 55+ Games SocietyPresident – Bob MacLeodbob.regina@ns.sympatico.caNova Scotia Deaf Sports AssociationPresident – Matt Ayyashnsdsapresident@gmail.comNova Scotia Disc Sports SocietyChair – Greg Van Slykeinfo@discns.caNova Scotia School Athletic FederationExecutive Director – Darrell Dempster902.425.8662Nova Scotia Sport Hall of FameExecutive Director – Bill Robinson902.421.1266Special Olympics Nova ScotiaPresident & CEO – Mike Greek902.429.2266

Registered UsersCamping Association of Nova Scotia President – Ryan Underhillinfo@campingns.caCanadian Ski Patrol, Nova Scotia ZoneAdministrator – Sarah Wood902.425.5450, ext. 316Canoe Kayak Nova ScotiaAdministrator – Sarah Wood902.425.5450, ext. 316Duke of Edinburgh’s Award – Nova Scotia DivisionExecutive Director – Connie Miller902.425.5450, ext. 329Nova Scotia Fitness AssociationAdmin. Coordinator – Zena Snider nsfa@sportnovascotia.caLifesaving Society, Nova Scotia BranchExecutive Director – Gordon Richardson902.425.5450, ext. 331Recreation Facility Association of Nova ScotiaExecutive Director – Catherine Kersten 902.425.5450, ext. 330Recreation Nova Scotia Executive Director – Rhonda Lemire902.425.1128Snowmobilers Association of Nova ScotiaGeneral Manager – Mike Eddy902.425.5450, ext. 360Nova Scotia Trails FederationExecutive Director – Vanda Jackson902.425.5450, ext. 325

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Associate MembersBlind Sports Nova ScotiaPresident – Jennifer MacNeiljennifer.macneil1@ns.sympatico.caNova Scotia 55+ Games SocietyPresident – Bob MacLeodbob.regina@ns.sympatico.caNova Scotia Deaf Sports AssociationPresident – Matt Ayyashnsdsapresident@gmail.comNova Scotia Disc Sports SocietyChair – Greg Van Slykeinfo@discns.caNova Scotia School Athletic FederationExecutive Director – Darrell Dempster902.425.8662Nova Scotia Sport Hall of FameExecutive Director – Bill Robinson902.421.1266Special Olympics Nova ScotiaPresident & CEO – Mike Greek902.429.2266

Registered UsersCamping Association of Nova Scotia President – Ryan Underhillinfo@campingns.caCanadian Ski Patrol, Nova Scotia ZoneAdministrator – Sarah Wood902.425.5450, ext. 316Canoe Kayak Nova ScotiaAdministrator – Sarah Wood902.425.5450, ext. 316Duke of Edinburgh’s Award – Nova Scotia DivisionExecutive Director – Connie Miller902.425.5450, ext. 329Nova Scotia Fitness AssociationAdmin. Coordinator – Zena Snider nsfa@sportnovascotia.caLifesaving Society, Nova Scotia BranchExecutive Director – Gordon Richardson902.425.5450, ext. 331Recreation Facility Association of Nova ScotiaExecutive Director – Catherine Kersten 902.425.5450, ext. 330Recreation Nova Scotia Executive Director – Rhonda Lemire902.425.1128Snowmobilers Association of Nova ScotiaGeneral Manager – Mike Eddy902.425.5450, ext. 360Nova Scotia Trails FederationExecutive Director – Vanda Jackson902.425.5450, ext. 325

Youth Movement on the Golf CourseThe old adage that children are

the future rings true for the Nova Scotia Golf Association’s new director of sport development.As Nova Scotia’s population ages,

golf’s image as a “grown-up” sport has to change for the game to thrive, says Andrew Noseworthy.

“All those stereotypes about golf being too expensive and too stuffy are changing, especia l ly at progressive clubs who see the need for junior golf to grow,” he says. “For clubs to be sustainable, they need kids.”Noseworthy, a Class A PGA of

Canada Pro and a former head professional at Oakfield Golf and Country Club, joined the provincial golf association in March as its first director of sport development.He is tasked with growing

participation at all levels, from grassroots to high performance, and he sees one of his top priorities as drawing more youth to the links.

Traditionally, kids might have picked up the game from hanging around the club with their parents, but research has shown the inverse is now true, Noseworthy says: draw a child to the course and parents might follow.“With golf, if my child is in a good

junior program, I can get out on the course with them,” he says. “I can’t think of many sports where parents can interact on the playing field with their kids. Progressive clubs are taking advantage of that family aspect.”Noseworthy has long been

involved with the Future Links program for young golfers. In his new role with the provincial association he is working to set up junior golf development centres, a new initiative rolling out across the country. The first centre is now active at

Brightwood in Dartmouth, where Blehr MacKinley is the head pro. Noseworthy envisions junior

centres throughout Nova Scotia, which will feed into a provincial development prog ram. The province fielded its first junior development team this year, with 12 golfers aged 13-16 from Chester to Truro Heights.“It’s a good program, but it will

take a number of years (to grow),” he says.Nova Scotia also takes part in

Golf Canada’s National Golf in Schools Program, which gives elementary school students an opportunity to test out the game in their physical education classes.Between 40-50 schools took part

last year, Noseworthy says, and

Andrew noseworthy (with club) shows the ropes to students from oxford school at Brightwood golf and Country Club. (Contributed)

students from Oxford School in Halifax were able to take a field trip to Brightwood to try the real thing.As with most sports, Noseworthy

says one of the biggest keys to creating opportunities for youth is enlisting good coaches. “We need more trained coaches,” he says. “It’s going to be important for my fellow PGA members as trained coaches to grow the game… (both) in their clubs and in the community as a whole.”

For more on golf in Nova Scotia visit nsga.ns.ca

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NOVA SCOTIA SPORT HALL OF FAMEClass of 2014

ATHLETESKevin Dugas ~ Golf

Clare native Dugas is one of Nova Scotia’s most decorated

and celebrated golfers. He has earned recognition at home and abroad, winning 16 Canadian PGA Atlantic Zone championships and setting course records in Canada and the United States.

Dugas won the Nova Scotia men’s amateur championship in 1984 and claimed the PGA Assistants’ Championship of Canada in 1987 and 1992. His success on the green spanned three decades as he captured five of his 16 Atlantic Zone championships after 2000.

Scott Fraser ~ Auto Racing

The late “Shubie Shuttle” left a legacy on the race track in Nova

Scotia and beyond. Fraser won Maritime racing championships in 1992, 1996 and 1998 and was named Nova Scotia’s male athlete of the year in 1999. He went on to earn international titles, securing wins at the World Series of Asphalt Stock Racing and the International

Pro Stock Car Challenge Championship.In 2001 Fraser finished first in six American Speed Association races in the northeastern U.S. Since May 2004, Atlantic Cat has sponsored a memorial race in Fraser’s name at his home Scotia Speedworld track.

Theresa MacCuish ~ Basketball

MacCuish, a native of Balls Creek, Cape Breton, was a

trailblazer in Atlantic university basketball . The St . Francis Xavier X-Woman became the first Atlantic player to win the Canadian Interuniversity Sport rookie of the year award in 1991. MacCuish was a two-time All-Canadian, five-time AUS all-star and conference MVP in 1993, one of only two X-Women to win the award. MacCuish’s 2,111 career points stood as a conference record until Justine Colley of Saint Mary’s eclipsed her last spring. After graduating from St. F.X. she went on to play professionally in England.

Richard Munro ~ Track & Field

Bridgewater-born Munro had the distinction of never losing a

race during a university career that ended in 1973. The Dalhousie Tiger claimed five consecutive Atlantic Canada Senior Open cross-country championships and set numerous records at university and regional road races. He won the Canadian Interuniversity Sport men’s track and field championship in 1973 and went on to compete internationally, winning a 5,000-metre race at the West Australia Track and Field Championships in 1974.

Ken Poole ~ Badminton

Poole, originally from Truro, c o l l e c t e d m o re t h a n 2 5

provincial and national titles in singles and doubles competition during his badminton career. He was a member of Badminton Canada’s national team from 1984-87 and competed at the All-England Championships from 1985-87. He was a finalist in men’s

singles at the 1985 U.S. Open and won a silver medal in team competition at the 1986 Commonwealth Games. After his playing career, Poole coached for many years and served a seven-year term as president of the Canadian Badminton Coaches Association.

BUILDERSDr. Cathy Campbell ~ Soccer/Track & Field

Dr. Campbell has helped build sport as a coach, administrator,

educator and medical expert for more than 40 years. In track, she coached Canadian champion and Hall of Famer Cecilia Branch for eight years. The Halifax native has also been a vital asset for Canadian

soccer, serving ten years as team physician for the Canadian women’s soccer team. She has attended five FIFA Women’s World Cups as team physician and five as FIFA medical officer. In 2012 she developed a new injury report system as leader of the Women’s High Performance Team at the London Olympics. After serving as lead physician for the 2014 U-20 World Cup, she will resume the position for the 2015 Women’s World Cup.

T he Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame will celebrate its 50th anniversary as it welcomes five distinguished athletes, two builders and one team in the Class of 2014.

While the idea of a provincial sport shrine began to stir in the 1950s, the Hall of Fame officially opened its doors in the Halifax Forum complex on November 3, 1964. Since then, the Hall has moved several times to keep pace with its growth, including stops at the Sport Nova Scotia offices, the Brewery Market and the Centennial Building on Hollis Street.

The Hall moved into its current location at the Halifax Metro Centre in September 2006 and continues to grow. The annual Induction Awards Night has been a mainstay event since 1980. This year’s event is November 1st at the World Trade and Convention Centre in Halifax, with CBC Charlottetown host Bruce Rainnie returning as emcee.

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Ken Poole ~ Badminton

Poole, originally from Truro, c o l l e c t e d m o re t h a n 2 5

provincial and national titles in singles and doubles competition during his badminton career. He was a member of Badminton Canada’s national team from 1984-87 and competed at the All-England Championships from 1985-87. He was a finalist in men’s

singles at the 1985 U.S. Open and won a silver medal in team competition at the 1986 Commonwealth Games. After his playing career, Poole coached for many years and served a seven-year term as president of the Canadian Badminton Coaches Association.

BUILDERSDr. Cathy Campbell ~ Soccer/Track & Field

Dr. Campbell has helped build sport as a coach, administrator,

educator and medical expert for more than 40 years. In track, she coached Canadian champion and Hall of Famer Cecilia Branch for eight years. The Halifax native has also been a vital asset for Canadian

soccer, serving ten years as team physician for the Canadian women’s soccer team. She has attended five FIFA Women’s World Cups as team physician and five as FIFA medical officer. In 2012 she developed a new injury report system as leader of the Women’s High Performance Team at the London Olympics. After serving as lead physician for the 2014 U-20 World Cup, she will resume the position for the 2015 Women’s World Cup.

T he Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame will celebrate its 50th anniversary as it welcomes five distinguished athletes, two builders and one team in the Class of 2014.

While the idea of a provincial sport shrine began to stir in the 1950s, the Hall of Fame officially opened its doors in the Halifax Forum complex on November 3, 1964. Since then, the Hall has moved several times to keep pace with its growth, including stops at the Sport Nova Scotia offices, the Brewery Market and the Centennial Building on Hollis Street.

The Hall moved into its current location at the Halifax Metro Centre in September 2006 and continues to grow. The annual Induction Awards Night has been a mainstay event since 1980. This year’s event is November 1st at the World Trade and Convention Centre in Halifax, with CBC Charlottetown host Bruce Rainnie returning as emcee.

For tickets or further information, contact 902.404.3321 or email karolyn@nsshf.com.

Anthony Hall ~ Canoe-Kayak

Dartmouth’s Tony Hall was one of the first full-time, year-

round canoe coaches in Canada and helped many Nova Scotians shine on the international stage. He led the fledgling Orenda Canoe Club in Lake Echo to a national title in 1987 in just his third year as head coach. He has coached several Olympic and world championship

team members, including world and Olympic medallist Steve Giles. As a provincial coach, Hall guided Nova Scotia to paddling victories in the 1991 and 1995 Canada Games. He coached the women’s national and Olympic kayak team from 1994-97 and secured the title for overall women’s points at the 1995 world championships.

TEAM1998 Truro Bearcats ~ Hockey

The 1998 Bearcats were just the second Nova Scotian team to capture the Allan Cup, the top trophy in

Canadian senior hockey. After reaching the national Cup competition three times over the previous decade, the 1998 squad defeated the London Admirals 6-1 in the final to win the title on home ice at Colchester Legion Stadium. The Bearcats were the first Nova Scotian team since the Halifax Wolverines in 1935 to capture the 106-year-old trophy. The Bearcats, led by tournament MVP Jason White and all-stars Darren Welsh and Dwight Lucas, were named Sport Nova Scotia’s 1998 Team of the Year for their victory.

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His name translates to “heart protector” and that’s exactly what

he does. But it’s his work outside of the hospital that cardiologist Dr. Howard Wightman is recognized for by his community in Kentville, Nova Scotia.

In 1992, as a new physician in the Annapolis Valley, Dr. Wightman was inspired by the idea that coronary disease was likely an inflammatory, proliferative condition in the artery that could be brought under control by diet, exercise and aggressive risk factor reduction. He joined forces with two motivated dietitians at the Valley Regional Hospital and founded the Extended Warranty II program.

Dr. Howard Wightman: Protecting the Hearts of Kentville Since 1992

This 10-week program, originally operated out of Evangeline Middle School in New Minas , offers supervised exercise programs and educational presentations around heart disease, stress management and nutrition. Today, the program is hosted at the Valley Regional Hospital and Acadia University.

Dr. Wightman and his group of volunteers dedicated one night every week to the program and even offered nightly cooking classes to teach patients how to prepare low fat vegetarian food.

“Patients were a little skeptical at first but soon saw the benefits and improvements in their health,” said

Dr. Wightman. “They really liked the individual attention and guidance and were proud to be a participant in their own healing.”

Dr. Wightman’s commitment to improving the health of his community is commendable. His volunteer efforts are admirable and have positively impacted his patients and their families’ lives.

In 1997, as the Extended Warranty II program’s success grew, Dr. Wightman formed the Valley Cardiac Rehab Society and began to fundraise for the purchase of additional exercise equipment. His inaugural Hearts on Ice family skating fundraiser raised $12,000. To date, the annual event has raised more than $200,000 – all of which has gone back into the program.

It didn’t stop there. Dr. Wightman brought the Valley Cardiac Rehab Society and the Town of Kentville t o g e t h e r t o c re a t e L i f e C y c l e , a community event to celebrate the health and healing benefits of exercise and active living. The Town of Kentville gathered to participate in road bike rides, a kid’s bike rodeo, slow bike races, mountain bike skills workshops, Zumba and yoga classes, and various health presentations.

Nova Scotia has some of the highest rates of chronic disease and obesity in Canada. Obesity is caused by the combination of unhealthy eating and inactivity. Physicians know that inactivity can increase the risk of developing chronic diseases, including cardiovascular disease.

D r . W i g h t m a n ’ s passion for promoting good health and assisting his community in the prevention of disease is to be applauded.

“It’s enjoyable for me, as a physician, to take on a leadership role in health promotion,” said Dr. Wightman. “I am passionate about it and get so much joy in seeing people discover that they have the power to improve their own health.”

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It didn’t stop there. Dr. Wightman brought the Valley Cardiac Rehab Society and the Town of Kentville t o g e t h e r t o c re a t e L i f e C y c l e , a community event to celebrate the health and healing benefits of exercise and active living. The Town of Kentville gathered to participate in road bike rides, a kid’s bike rodeo, slow bike races, mountain bike skills workshops, Zumba and yoga classes, and various health presentations.

Nova Scotia has some of the highest rates of chronic disease and obesity in Canada. Obesity is caused by the combination of unhealthy eating and inactivity. Physicians know that inactivity can increase the risk of developing chronic diseases, including cardiovascular disease.

D r . W i g h t m a n ’ s passion for promoting good health and assisting his community in the prevention of disease is to be applauded.

“It’s enjoyable for me, as a physician, to take on a leadership role in health promotion,” said Dr. Wightman. “I am passionate about it and get so much joy in seeing people discover that they have the power to improve their own health.”

To read more stories about Nova Scotia’s physicians and the good work they’re doing in communit ies throughout the province, visit www.YourDoctors.ca

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The french fry is getting the boot from some sports facilities in Nova Scotia,

thanks to a healthy-eating grant.“It’s for the good of the community; it’s

healthy eating. Although, typically, it’s part of the hockey rink, like hot dogs are part of the baseball stadium,” said Luc Brisson, the operations supervisor at St. Margaret’s Centre in Tantallon.

The provincial Department of Health and Wellness started the program in March and as of the first of August had given 26 grants, totalling $158,000.

The grant requires the applicant to submit a healthy-eating plan to indicate the changes they want to make to their menu. They also have to commit to getting rid of the deep fryer.

It’s a bold step, and one that in some cases is being done without consulting customers. At the St. Margaret’s Centre,

they didn’t ask customers about this, because it would have been “pointless,” Brisson said.

“That wouldn’t work because they all say they want french fries.”

The St. Margaret’s Centre had some aging equipment and it operates as a shelter in emergency situations, so improvements to the kitchen, that would be completely paid for, were attractive.

They’ve added a panini machine, which is less of a fire hazard than the deep fryer. They’ve also purchased a double oven with a ten-burner stove.

Still, Brisson realizes that at St. Margaret’s Centre, there are fast-food options a short walk away.

“We’re pushing it out of the building, but are we stopping it?” It’s too early to tell because the change has not been in effect for a full hockey season. He hopes so, though: “It’s a lot of fat, it’s not healthy,” he said.

by ryan Van horne Amy MacDonald, the healthy eating coordinator at Health and Wellness, said this project is a culminat ion of consultations that have been going on with the sport and recreation sector since 2010.

“Our rationale is really trying to increase healthy food options and decrease the unhealthy options,” she said.

This program targets large multi-purpose facilities, but is also open to smaller organizations, such as curling clubs.

Some organizations already had healthy-eat ing pol ic ies, but the discussion has helped to develop consistent guidelines. It’s similar to what the province did in schools about 10 years ago.

MacDonald said any group interested in applying can do so through the Recreation Facility Association of Nova

Scotia.“They do the administration,” she said.

“We review all grants on a monthly basis.”

The maximum grant available is $15,000 (for certain size facilities) and most who have applied have received money.

“We do want people to be as successful as possible,” MacDonald said. “Not many haven’t been successful.”

The types of changes could be as significant as the ones at St. Margaret’s Centre or something as simple as buying an industrial blender to make smoothies.

For more information on the healthy eating grant, contact the Recreation Facility Association of Nova Scotia at 902-425-5454, ext. 330 or visit www.rfans.com

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Calendar of EventsYear roundBoccia [Parasport] , St. Andrews Community Centre, 3380 Barnsted Lane, Halifax, NS. Saturdays 10-11am. Ages 4-15. Contact 902.453.6000, ext. 226. “Like” Boccia Nova Scotia on Facebook.

SeptemberSeptember-DecemberNSSAF Provincial Championships, various locations throughout NS. For a complete list of upcoming events, visit the NSSAF website at nssaf.ednet.ns.ca

Starting September 27Easter Seals Learn to Sledge Program [Parasport], BMO 4-plex Rink, Bedford, NS. Saturdays 10-11am. Ages 4-15. Visit: www.easterseals.ns.ca or call 902.453.6000, ext. 226

September 13Come Try Ringette, 10:30am-12:30pm, BMO Centre, Gary Martin Drive, Bedford, NS. Contact: ctr-activestart@ringette.ns.ca

September 13Come Try Ringette, 4pm, Cole Harbour Place, Scotia 1, Dartmouth, NS. Contact: ctr-activestart@ringette.ns.ca

September 13-14Clark (Women’s 4) [Lawn Bowls], St. Mary’s Lawn Bowls Club, NS. Contact: keilin@eastlink.ca

September 13-14Dudley Kerr (Men’s Triples) [Lawn Bowls], Bedford Lawn Bowls Club, NS. Contact: keilin@eastlink.ca

September 14Masters Championship [Canoe Kayak], Lake Banook, Dartmouth, NS. Contact: Tracy White at gm@adckc.ca or call 902.466.9925.

September 15-20Ca nadia n Sw im ming Sum mit , Calgary, AB. Contact: Swim Nova Scotia at 902.425.5454, ext. 314.

September 20World’s Largest Tr uck Convoy [Special Olympics], Dartmouth, NS. Visit: truckconvoyns.ca

September 20-21Bill Byatt Mixed Pairs [Lawn Bowls], Dartmouth Lawn Bowls Club, NS. Contact: keilin@eastlink.ca

September 24Registration Day [Special Olympics], various locations throughout NS. Visit: SONS.ca

September 27Late Owl Mixed 4’s [Lawn Bowls], Bedford Lawn Bowls Club, NS. Contact: keilin@eastlink.ca

OctoberOctober 3-5Canadian Interprovincial Equestrian Championships, Blainville, PQ. Visit: cec-en.ca

October 42017 Team Trials and Long Distance Championships [CanoeKayak], Lake Banook, Dartmouth, NS. Contact: Tracy White at 902.466.9925 or email gm@adckc.ca

October 4Come Try Ringette, 10am, Eastern Shore Arena, Musquodoboit Arena, NS. Contact: ctr-activestart@ringette.ns.ca

October 7-9Milk Sport Fair, HB Studios Sports Centre, Bridgewater, NS. Contact: Lindsay MacAskill at 902.425.5454, ext . 362 or ema i l l maca sk i l l @sportnovascotia.ca

October 12Valley Harvest Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K (also a 50K Ultra and a 5K not on the Run Nova Scotia Series). Acadia University Gym, Main Street, Wolfville, NS. Visit: valleyharvestmarathon.com

October 18NSEF 9th Annual Trail Ride & Drive, Porter’s Lake Provincial Park, NS. Contact: Susanne Killen, larace1@hotmail.com or call 902.827.5002. Info, registration and waiver forms are available at horsenovascotia.ca

October 18Rocky’s Run 5K, Langille Athletic Centre, Dalhousie Agricultural College, Bible Hill, NS. Visit dal.ca/about-dal/agricultural-campus/athletics-recreation/other_events/5K_run

October 19Lawn Bowls Nova Scotia Annual Meeting, 1pm, Bedford Lawn Bowls Club, NS. Contact: keilin@eastlink.ca

October 22-2317th Annual Conference [Recreation Nova Scotia], Canada Games Centre, Halifax, NS. For more information, visit recreationns.ns.ca/conference

October 24-25Scott Open [Badminton] , Canada Games Centre, Halifax, NS. Contact: badmintonns@sportnovascotia.ca

October 25Atlantic Cross Country Championships [Athletics] , Halifax, NS. Contact: athletics@sportnovascotia.ca

October 25-26Age Group Development Swim Meet #1, Halifax, NS. Contact: Swim Nova Scotia at 902.425.5454, ext. 314.

NovemberNovember 1LTAD Presentation [Synchro Swim], Halifax, NS. with Jen Langlois of Synchro Canada. Contact: Synchro Nova Scotia at 902.425.5454, ext. 332.

November 1-2Nova Tech Aqua Kids #1, Halifax, Cape Breton and Yarmouth, NS. Contact: Swim Nova Scotia at 902.425.5454, ext. 314.

November 3KidSport™ Applications Due. Contact: Dave Wagg at 902.425.5454, ext. 350 or email dwagg@sportnovascotia.ca

November 14-16Age Group Development Swim Meet #2, Dartmouth, NS. Contact: Swim Nova Scotia at 902.425.5454, ext. 314.

November 22C o r p o r a t e G a m e s , C a n a d a Games Centre, Halifax, NS. Visit: sportnovascotia.ca

November 8-9Sectionals [Skate Canada], Amherst, NS. Contact: Skate Canada Nova Scotia at 902.425.5454, ext. 336.

November 16NSEF Annual General Meeting and Awards Reception, Old Orchard Inn, Wolfville, NS. Contact: nsefservices@sportnovascotia.ca or call 902.425.5450, ext. 342.

November 22Atlantic Sailing Conference, Citadel High School, Halifax, NS. Contact: Sail Nova Scotia at 902.425.5454, ext. 312.

November 22Age Group Figures Meet [Synchro Swim], Halifax, NS. Contact: Synchro Nova Scotia at 902.425.5454, ext. 332.

November 22Fall Skate, East Hants, NS. Contact: Sk at e C a n ad a Nova S cot i a at 902.425.5454, ext. 336.

DecemberDecember 3-7Skate Canada Challenge, Montreal, QC. Contact: Skate Canada Nova Scotia at 902.425.5454, ext. 336.

December 5-7Ontario Junior International Swim Meet, Toronto, ON. Contact: Swim Nova Scotia at 902.425.5454, ext. 314.

December 6-7Nova Tech Aqua Kids #2, Dartmouth, Greenwood and Port Hawkesbury, NS. Contact: Swim Nova Scotia at 902.425.5454, ext. 314.

December 12-14Nova Scotia Senior Open [Swim] , Truro, NS. Contact: Swim Nova Scotia at 902.425.5454, ext. 314.

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