Specific Foods May Speed Concussion Recovery: Research Study

Interesting article in the Globe and Mail today Starve a Fever, Feed a Concussion, describing research into recovery of US soldiers from brain injury that shows that specific nutrients, taken soon after brain injury, appear to speed recovery.

The research suggests that "speedy supply of specific nutrients can give hurting brain cells the energy and chemical cues they need to heal while preventing inflammation". The Globe and Mail also writes...
Canadian experts on concussions are taking note:

Charles Tator, a Toronto-based brain injury and concussion specialist whose expertise is in sports-related brain injuries, says ongoing research into the role specific types of food play in healing hurt brains will be a huge boon to sports teams of the future.

“It's a useful report; it'll provide some guidelines,” he said, adding that the Defence Department’s interest is needed to push forward “very difficult, very costly research.

“Brain injuries are a major social and financial burden following combat. With these explosive injuries that soldiers are getting, it's turning out to be one of the most important complications of war that society is left with.

“Athletes who are in high-risk sports, who are at a high risk for concussion, might benefit from that type of research.”


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"What Happens in Vegas III" Tournament :: Ringette Destination Las Vegas

While younger ringette players' provincial and regional tournaments are closing down the ringette season, adult ringette players are getting ready for the third edition of the "What Happens in Vegas" Adult Ringette Tournament in Las Vegas!

This year's tournament runs from April 17-21. Last year, 16 teams participated. From their video snippets and photos, looks like they've been a lot of fun.

Follow them on Facebook . On Twitter, follow @RingDestination or hashtag #WHIV3.



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U12 Provincial Petite Tournament - Now On!

The first U12 (Petite) provincial championship is underway.

Hosted by Mississauga Ringette, keep up with scores and standings at Score2stats.

Games are being played at these two rinks:

For a full look at the five tournament divisions, their PDF schedules are available here from Ontario Ringette:
All schedules, as well as scores and standings, are available at Score2stats (U12).
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    Tom Rose Pre-Tryout AA & A Ringette Sessions (Cambridge)

    In addition to the Tryout Tune-up sessions in Mississauga, Tom Rose (Rose's Hockey School) is also offering AA Ringette and A Ringette Pre-Tryout Preparation sessions, at Hespeler Arena in Cambridge:

    AA Ringette Pre-Tryout Prep:
    Apr 17, 2011 4:30 - 6:30pm
    Apr 23, 2011 6:00 - 8:00pm
    Apr 27, 2011 7:30 - 8:30pm

    A Ringette Pre-Tryout Prep:
    May 14, 2011 10:30am- 12:30pm
    May 22, 2011 1:30 - 3:30pm

    For fees, more sessions and any changes to times, visit the Rose's Hockey School schedule page.
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    Ringette Summer Camp - National Ringette School Contest

    Enter contest at
    theNRS.com/win
    National Ringette School is running ringette summer camps in 15 cities, 7 provinces across Canada.

    A contest is underway where you can win a spot to attend summer ringette camp for free. Winners to be announced on April 25, 2011.

    Last year, my daughter (played U16 AA this past season) attended the Ajax Top Gun ringette camp, enjoyed it thoroughly and she's going back this year.

    To attend Top Gun Ringette Camp, the player has to be 14 or played a year of Junior/U16 and have been selected to an A or AA team. Top Gun isn't offered in all 15 cities; in 2011, Top Gun is in Ottawa, Paris, Ajax, Halifax and Calgary Trico Week 2.

    It's not too late to sign up for ringette camps, although some are apparently full. Early bird prices end April 30, 2011.
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    U12 Petite Ontario Provincial Championship Tournament - Mississauga April 14-17, 2011

    This year, U12 Ontario Ringette championships, both A and AA, have been split from the A and AA U14, U16 and U19 Provincials.

    The U12 (Petite) teams have their own championship tournament during April 14-17, 2011, hosted by the Mississauga Ringette Association.

    There are five tournament divisions, and their PDF schedules are available here from Ontario Ringette:
    Once the tournament is underway, you can keep up with scores and standings by checking this Score2stats link.

    Games will be played at these two rinks:
    Opening Ceremonies and Party will be at the Capital Banquet Hall, 6435 Dixie Road, Mississauga >view map.


    The party after Opening Ceremonies is in the same location, until 10 pm, and it's a Beach Party!

    So come dressed up with sun glasses, sun hats, Hawaiian shirts, lei's, or whatever else you wear at beach party (but no bathing suits).
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    Treadmill Skating Training - Pre-Tryout Tune-up

    If the timing of ringette pre-tryout tune-ups in Mississauga aren't convenient, another option is treadmill skating.  Just received an email that the Skating Lab is booking pre-tryout training.

    We first heard about treadmill skating at Skating Lab from Robin Mahy*. Robin coached the 2007-08 Southern Region AAA team, and the entire team completed a Skating Lab program. My older daughter played for Robin when she coached the 2008-09 Burlington Belle AA team and the AAA players on that team gave rave reviews about their performance improvement after going to the Skating Lab.

    Both our daughters have been to the Skating Lab at Chesswood Arena, completed the 8-week programs and been back for tune-ups. 

    It says 'hockey' in the email excerpt below but it's great for ringette players as well.  Read this testimonial from a Team Canada ringette player about how Skating Lab helped her make Team Canada.

    Here's an excerpt from Skating Lab's email:

    "As one season ends, tryouts for the next season are on the horizon……..so it is time to book your PRE TRYOUT TUNE UPS for April tryouts! 

    The
    Skating Lab is booking PRE TRYOUT TRAINING now. If your tryouts are the second and third week of April, your player has a potential training opportunity over the next three weeks. Start now and ensure they have the preparation required to show at their best.

    The Skating Lab programs focus predominantly on SKATING MECHANICS trained on a skating treadmill. Tryouts are all about showing off your skill set, SKATING IS THE FUNDAMENTAL SKILL OF THE GAME OF HOCKEY!  Training SKATING SKILLS elevates all aspects of your game... "

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    * Robin Mahy was recently the head coach of Team Ontario ringette, Gold Medal winners at the 2011 Canada Winter Games.
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