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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday August 16, 2006 - 29 FALL REGISTRATION After school activities made easy With kids heading back to school and local sports teams getting set to start another season, it's a great time of year to encourage kids to get active. Many activities occur during or right after school hours so here are some tips for busy parents who want to make physical activity a part of their children's lives. Be prepared · Keep a copy of the schedule on the refrigerator with game times and locations highlighted. · Packing at the last minute can mean forgotten items, so be sure to get children's backpacks ready the night before the big game or practice. · Backpacks with extra side pockets are ideal for keeping soiled shoes and wet water bottles separate from dry clothes and schoolbooks. Choose a trendy backpack with their favourite character like Dora or Sponge Bob so kids won't want to leave it behind. · Game during or after school? Freeze water bottles the night before so beverages stay cool and don't forget to pack extra snacks to keep kids energized. · Weather can change over the course of the day so be sure to pack a lightweight, weatherproof jacket, extra socks and a towel. Get equipped · Obtain a list of required items at time of registration and head to a store that has everything from cleats and skates to hockey equipment and baseball gear. · Protective gear like shin pads, elbow pads or mouth guards are a must for many sports so keep that in mind when outfitting your child. · Don't forget a pump to help keep soccer balls, footballs, basketballs, and volleyballs inflated. · Teach children the importance of taking care of their equipment. After each game have your child wipe off cleats, empty and reorganize backpacks and put the equipment away in its proper place. - News Canada DANCE EMOTIONS WE OFFER CLASSES SUCH AS: Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Pre Dance, Hip Hop, Salsa and our newest... Hand Drumming Open Classes, Stretch & Tone . COME DANCING! Grove United Church all Classes Begin ptember 10th, 2006 Night Classes Available REGISTER NOW Tel: 905.845.3262 468-2 Morden Rd., Oakville, Ontario Irish Dancing arly Bird Registration Deadling: August 23rd. 2006 New Edition 647-883-0303 ww.comedancing.ca OAKVILLE SPEED SKATING CLUB · Fun and exciting Olympic Sport · Certified coaches teach beginning to advanced techniques · Recreational and competitive skaters of all ability levels age 6 and up welcome · Information for membership with Ontario and Canadian Speed Skating Associations · Entirely optional Local, Regional and Provincial meets · Club is in its 12th year of serving the Oakville Community and has in excess of 100 skaters Charnwood Co-op School 228 Chartwell Rd., Oakville (southeast Oakville) Registration & Orientation Meeting Sat. Sept.9, 2006 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. 1:00 ­ 2:30 p.m. returning Members 2:30 ­ 5:00 p.m. new Members River Oaks Recreation Centre 1/2 Day Educational Programs for 2 1/2 - 6 years Parent participation without duty days Preschool Program 2 1/2 Years + Educational program to develop each child socially, emotionally, physically and intellectually in a safe, warm environment. 8:1 student/teacher ratio Director & Teacher - Laura Dacyshyn, former dancer with 5 half-day academic JK/SK Program Phonics, math, science & gross motor activities. SK Program introduces French & Geography 10:1 student/teacher ratio Skating Dates and Fees All Sessions at River Oaks Arena - early October, 2006 ­ late March, 2007 - Visit our Club's website or call for details of our several programs l Skaters access to specific ice time and grouping based upon experience, age and upon participation in competitive, recreational, or Learn to Skate (6-10 year olds) based programs The National Ballet of Canada Fully qualified ECE teachers. Large private outdoor playground. Wide variety of nutritious snacks For registration info. please call Equipment - Hard shell helmet (hockey or bicycle) - cut resistant Leather gloves - Hockey bib type neck guard - soccer shin guards - soft knee pads - Specialized speed skate rentals available from Club 905-844-4250 www.charnwoodschool.ca Over 30 years of co-operative spirit Contacts Mark O'Donnell ­ Pres. (905) 842-6653 Al Moss ­ Tres. (905) 844-6535 www.oakvillespeedskating.com Ballet · Jazz · Hip Hop Tap · Adult & Teen Classes Recreational & Competitive Divisions New Horizons Junior School 496 Grand Blvd., N. Oakville Aug. 28, 29, 30, 31 & Sept. 5, 6, 7 4pm - 8pm Aug. 26 & Sept. 2 12 noon - 5pm For more information please call OPEN HOUSE & REGISTRATION An Enriched Montessori Environment Offering 2, and 3 day a.m. and p.m. Preschool. Five day, a.m. and p.m. Junior Kindergarten. Five day, full day Senior Kindergarten. Large bright classrooms, small class sizes with a low teacher/child ratio. Outdoor play, gardening, music, gym, French. "Fun with Phonics" and "Math Mania" Two afternoons/week (designed to supplement Kindergarten math and language skills) 905-815-9239 447 Speers Rd. #5, Oakville, L6K 3S7 or visit our website at: Summer Camps allegrodance.ca 905-845-1444