the HERALD- Page Sports Wednesday September Caledon horse trials big success On Sunday September 8th the Horse Trials held the Ontano Training Cham The second event this year held Caledon Riding and Hunt Club was another success This was due in no small part to the many volunteers necessary to run an event such as this Over competitors were entered thirty in the Training Champion ship Division All enjoyed the home cooked food and the hospitality for which the Caledon Horse Trials are famous Coach Arm What do ovens bubble gum and athletes hae in common Thev all need warming up to work efficiently A proper up for athletes has three components Vigorous Exercises These exercises heat the body especially such deep parts as muscles and joints and get the energy systems ready to work Stretching Exerkes These exercises stretch muscles tendons and muscle sheaths especially those used in the activity to come Simulation Exercises These exercises prepare athletes for training or competition by stimulating them both mentally and physically Progressive vigorous exercises usually consist either of rhythmic large muscle activities such as jogging skipping swimming or of full bodv calisthenics Athletes should start slowly and steadily increase their pace until they break into a light sweat The exercises should continue for at least five minutes Stretching exercises typicall consist of the exercises the athletes do for their flexibility training Simulation exercises are basic skill exercises that athletes do under controlled conditions They are structured and rhythmic and provide a mental as well as physical transition into the workout or competition to follow Here are some tips on warm ups Be systematic Find and follow an outline that works for you Vary exercises Have a repertoire of different exercises for each part of the body and of the warm up Allow for individual differences Everybody needs a different mix of exercises Do more If there is any doubt about whether the athletes have warmed up enough have them do a little more After the practice or competition don t forget to have the athletes cool down Jack Donohue was coach of Canada s National Basketball Team from 1972 1988 and is a nationally recognized coaching expert For more in formation on loaching skills and the National Coaching Certification Program contact the Coaching Association of Canada James Drive Gloucester Ontario KlB or Canada PO Box London Ontario RESULTS Ontario Training Division 1st Kilibear Jennifer Franks 2nd Balalaika Julie Frost 3rd Lucky Devil Peters Silver Bench Lee Anderson Avitza Peter Gray 6th Nordic Chris Hary Legacy Wendy Dell Friendly Persuasion Vanessa Gold Allegro Sheryl Plain Training Islon 1st Tonka Toy Vanessa Taylor 2nd Gamblin Jack Joanne McCartney 3rd King Ruckus Sandra Dustin Plutonium Mary Jane Island 5th Lord Ramsay Michael Haughy Kennamon James Rudolph 7th Welton Solitaire Jamieson Lisa Haluach Winter Break In grid Carsten Pre Training Division Prizes to Place 1st Kings Road 2nd Kirchesse Kelly Rae 3rd Bold Intention Alex Holly Janet Wright Red Shirley Morden 6th Magic Ruler Samantha Douglas 7th Stormy Sky Tamara Hamilton Oc McDonald 9th Dial A Register EvaLievo Hockey trainers clinic The Ontario Minor Hockey Association has developed a Hockey Trainers Certification Program for all coaches managers trainers and team assistants involved in minor hockey Topics such as basic first aid and injury prevention specific to hockey injuries are included Program will run Thursday September 6 to 10 30 at Acton High School Pre registration is a must Register at the Acton Indoor Pool or the Civic Centre building For information contact the Halton Hills Recreation and Parks Department at ext Youth Softball As thump Jays in Peewee gold final AS THUMP JAYS IN GOLD FINAL It was a thunderous hit at tack by the Optimist A that led them to a strong victory over the G and Woodworking Blue Jays on Saturday Aug 24 at the GBA Day of Champions The coin toss was won by the Jays who took to the field 1st Inning A Lead off walk Darren Mansfield Triple Ryan Single Matt Borg Double by Derek Ross Triple by David for total of 5 runs 1st Inning Blue Jays Lead off walk Next three bat ters retired strikeouts out at first scoring the Jays only run of the inning Excellent pitching by Matt Alexa 2nd Inning A s Chris Myers opened with a lead off double followed by a strike out two walks and a fly out Tom hit a strong double to score two runs 2nd Inning Jays Lead off walk a strikeout then a hard hit ball for a double by Alan McAutry The next batter was walked then Blair Jackson had a single to score a run Richard had a double to score 2 runs Chris Myers threw out the runner at 3rd and another strikeout concluded the inning 3rd Inning A Two quick outs to start the inn A single by Daniel Estevan with the game s only home run by Matt Borg to score two runs 3rd Inning Jays Lead off strikeout then came the fire A single by Shane a triple by Andrew Terrella to score a run a double by to a run a single by Rob Harrison to score a run a McAutry for two more The score was 99 after 3 Inning As Lead off double by David two fly balls caught a double by cott Connell to score a run a strikeout to retire the A s Inning Jays Derek Ross pitching for the A retired the Jays in order 5th Inning A s Lead off walk double by Tom to score a run a single by Darren Mansfield to score a run a long triple by Ryan to score a run a single by Dame and a double by Matt Borg to score the run of the in rung 5th Inning Jays A nice line drive catch by Matt a strikeout and an out at 1st concluded the inning Strong pitching by Daniel 6th Inning A a David Pegg drove one to left centre for a lead off double Shane caught a rocket at 3rd a single by Connell to score a run and a strikeout put the A sin the field fith Inning Jays Jays lead off walks by Geoff Wilson and Andrew Terrell and a single by Rob Harrison were left on base as the runner at third was thrown out A fly out and strike out ended the inning Score for A s Inning A No scoring for As Inning Jays Two walks a single and a ble scored three runs then a strikeout a fly out and the final out of the game was made with a runner caught stealing with a strong throw by Jason to Darren Mansfield at 2nd base Final score Optimist A 16 and W Woodworking Jays 12 ERIC CONNOLLY ARCHITECT 114 Mill Street Halton Hills Georgetown Ontario Canada Telephone Enc Connolly M O A A M R A I C and Dan Chalykoff A I C Syllabus are pleased to announce the opening of their architectural studio in Georgetown at 114 Mill St the firm specializes in institutional and residential building types with interests in heritage conservation and urban design In your face buddy One on one competitors Victor Estevan left and George Perdue begin preparation for the new men basketball league at Georgetown District High School that will be playing Monday evenings JOIN THE FUN I JOIN THE FUN of the ACTON FIGURE SKATING CLUB REGISTRATION SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 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