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Table of Contents

6 SPORTS FEATURE10 Picture Perfect12 Performance MOVES14 Team on the MOVE15 Athlete on the MOVE16 Adaptive MOVES17 Summer Camps Section

20 RECREATION FEATURE24 Spokes and Sprockets 26 Steps and Strides28 Paws to Play29 Senior MOVES

30 FAMILY FEATURE34 Healthy Recipes35 School MOVES36 Kids' Tips37 Brain Waves38 Nutrition Tips

42 LIFE FEATURE46 Making a Difference48 UGA MOVES49 Inspiring MOVES50 Kid Fiction

ATHENS MOVETABLE OF CONTENTS

In case you are new to Athens MOVE, we are an organization that has created a magazine, digital magazine, website and social media resource dedicated to getting people moving and living healthier lives by increasing their physical activity and eating better. This is a collaboration of individuals and organizations that share a common passion for improving the lives of our citizens and community through sports, recreation, fi tness and wellness programs. With the support of our Advisory Council and community partners, we have brought together our experience, expertise, and voices to focus on four basic goals:

+ COMPEL people to increase their physical activity and eat a more balanced diet of nutritious foods.

+ EDUCATE them about the many different ways that they can get moving and eat better.

+ INSPIRE them with incredible stories of people who are making healthy changes in their lives.

+ CONNECT them with organizations, facilities, and resources that will get them moving and living healthier lives.

Athens MOVE has been striving to achieve these goals for three years now and based on all the great feedback we get from so many people, we have been meeting them. Yet, we cannot stop now. There is too much to share, too many stories to tell, and too many people who need our help to get moving and begin living healthier lives.

Our editorial team has a lot of great articles lined up for future issues, but we always welcome suggestions or editorial submissions from our readers. Whether it’s a topic that is important to you, an inspirational story, or maybe just some great photos, we would love you share them with us at [email protected].

Of course, this project would not be possible without the support of our advertisers and sponsors. Please show your appreciation by supporting their businesses, and contact us if you have a business or organization that would like to advertise in MOVE.

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Gary LeFeuvreExecutive Director

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Marjie FosterEditorial Director

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Ryan LittsCreative Director

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Lindsey EbertEditorial Intern

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Brandon GatesEditorial Assistant

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Reader correspondence and editorial submission are welcome. Athens MOVE reserves the right to edit or reject any material contributed. No portion of this

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Athens MOVE Advisory Council and Community Partners

COMMUNITY LEADERSHIPBecky GalvinYWCOMarketing Director/FitnessCoordinator

Robert MilesUGA Athletic DepartmentDirector of CHAMPS/Life Skills Program

KaDee HoltAthens Community Council on AgingOutreach Coordinator

Dr. Bryan McCullickUGA College of EducationProfessor of Kinesiology

Ruth E. SiegfriedInVision Human Services Founder and President/CEO

EDUCATIONAnisa Sullivan JimenezClarke County School DistrictDirector of PR & Communications

Jon WardClarke Central High SchoolAthletic Director

David SmithMadison County High SchoolHealth & PE Teacher

Jamie CollinsworthComer Elementary SchoolHealth & PE Teacher

Patricia HarrisonOconee High SchoolHealth & PE Dept Head

Don ChuboffAthens AcademyUpper School PE Dept Head

Dr. Cynthia A. LoweOglethorpe County SchoolsDirector of System Operations

Steve CummingsAthens Christian School Headmaster

Kurt PageMonsignor Donovan Catholic High School

Athletic Director

CJ MartinSaint Joseph Catholic Parish SchoolPrincipal

SPORTS/PARKS & RECREATIONDante TrevinoOconee Futbol ClubDirector of Coaching

Jonathan FogginAthens Bulldog Swim Club, HeadAge Group Coach / Athens ClarkeDolphin Swim Team, Head Coach

John GentryOconee Parks & RecreationDirector

Joe AvolioAthens United Soccer Association/Atlanta Falcons Physical Therapy Centers

Elyse GilesAthens YMCA Fitness Director

Clay ChappellUS Junior Golf AssociationFounder/Head Coach

Pam ReidyACC Leisure ServicesDirector

Katina BuffaOconee Gymnastics CenterExecutive Director

David CroweWinter Bike LeagueLong-Time Participant

Julie EvansClarke County School DistrictAdapted PE Teacher/ SpecialOlympics, Local Coordinator

Randy McElweeAmerican Black Belt AcademyDirector

HEALTH AND NUTRITION

Mike PilcherAthens Regional Medical CenterAssociate DirectorCorporate Communications

Sherri GogginMulherin Foundation for Health & Wellness, Director

Avery McLeanSt. Mary's Health Care SystemDirectorMarketing & Public Relations

Emma Laing, Ph.D., R.D., L.D.UGA Department of Foods and Nutrition Assistant Research Scientist

Alonzo T. Sexton, II, M.D.Athens Orthopedic Clinic Orthopedic Surgery & Sports Medicine

Jimbo WoodHorizon Physical TherapyPhysical Therapist and Owner

Kendra Houghton, M.Ed., C.H.E.S.Wellness Coordinator Unifi ed Government of Athens-Clarke County

Dr. Kip MatthewsAK Counseling & Consulting, Inc.Sport & Performance Psychologist

Tara Merritt, M.D.Performance Pediatrics & Sports Medicine

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other articles10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Picture.Perfect

12 . . . . . . . . . . . . Performance.MOVES

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15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Athlete.on.the.MOVE

16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adaptive.MOVES

17.. . . . . . . . . . .Summer.Camp.Section

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4-1-1 ON SPORTS CAMPS

It’s hard to believe but true … it won’t be

long before school is finished for the year

and summer vacation is here. And for

many kids, summer means camp!

Summer sports or recreation camps can be a great way to keep kids busy, but even more important is the fact that they are really beneficial. And we are lucky to have so many to choose from. So, what should you look for in a camp and what should you expect to get out of it?

Here in the Athens area, there are probably several families in your social circle and/or neighborhood who can help you understand the ins and outs of sports and recreation camps. We called on a few that we know who have sent their kids to just about every type of sports camp you can imagine: local recreation, high school and college camps for soccer, football, baseball, basketball, tennis, volleyball and cheerleading, and more.

We sat down with several coaches, parents, and children to get their insights and suggestions about sports camps from the different perspectives:

The coaches we spoke with said that the primary benefit of sports camps is just playing and doing the sport. The more that children play and the more repetitions they get, the better they will be at that sport and probably others. It also exposes them to new teachings and techniques.

At any camp, children should expect to get quality time working in the sport that camp focuses on, including time spent training with new techniques from an experienced staff. There is also the opportunity to

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play with. Now, with Facebook and other social networking options, they stay in touch with those kids. So even from the social aspect, camp usually has big benefits.

They have also learned that what is important when choosing a camp has changed based on the ages of their children. For instance, when they were younger, the opportunity to obtain an overall experience and what fit into the family’s schedule and budget seemed to be the priority. As they got older and were more committed to their sports, they found that camp could give them good experience, even helping them move up to their next level of achievement.

Some good advice for parents as you consider sending your kids to sports camps is to make sure they have fun, especially when they’re young. Children and parents should not have any expectation that the camper will come away from camp ready to become a world class athlete or to

making? Teach team-building and confidence? All of the above?

And, from the more pragmatic perspective:

• How much does the camp cost, and what is included (transportation, meals/snacks, private instruction, equipment)?

• How and when is payment required?

• What are our options for camp dates, times and locations?

• Do you have a registration deadline and how quickly do your camps fill up?

• Is any special insurance required?

• Are instructors certified and, if so, by what organization(s)?

Most of the parents we spoke with feel that their kids have benefited greatly from their participation in sports camps. The consensus was that the kids became more independent and learned to make their own choices. They meet other students they would not normally have an opportunity to


take that training and those new techniques learned and apply them in a competitive environment.

Here are some questions you may want to ask before enrolling your kids in a summer sports camp:

• What do they do if it is raining or dan-gerously hot outside?

• Do campers receive individual instruc-tion as well as general/group instruc-tion?

• Are there mechanisms in place for engaging my child so he/she is paying attention, listening, asking questions?

• If my children attend a college-based camp, will they have the opportunity to meet athletes and coaches from that institution?

• What are the objectives of the camp? Do you seek to increase skills in a par-ticular sport? Increase overall fitness? Teach independence and decision-


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lock in a college scholarship. The camps

expose youth to sports and that should be

a positive experience; parents have a lot to

do with that.

Local club or high school camps are often

more affordable options, but that does

not mean they are not as good. They

usually have smaller enrollments so they

may be better fits for campers seeking

the primary benefit of sports camps is just playing and

doing the sport. The more that children play

and the more repetitions they get, the better they will be at

that sport and probably others. It also exposes them to new teachings and techniques.

more individual attention. You might also consider a day camp option for college camps to save money. Campers receive all the same training and activities, but they can come home and sleep in their own beds at the end of the day.

For a list of sports camps in the Athens area, check out our sports camp section at www.AthensMOVE.com/camps.


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YOGA FOR

ATHLETES


by Margaret D. Thomas,certifi ed yoga instructor currently teaching classes

at Core Blend Training in Watkinsville

SPORTS ZONE PERFORMANCE MOVES

What do United States goalkeeper

Tim Howard, MLB third baseman

Evan Longoria, U.S. fi gure skater

Sasha Cohen, and NBA star Lebron James

have in common?

If you said they are the top athletes in their sports, you’re right. But

did you also know they are all devotees of yoga? It isn’t hard to

recognize that yoga has become something more than a conven-

tional meditation tool. In fact, this 5,000-year-old tradition has now

become relevant enough that big sports teams, like the Seattle Se-

ahawks and the United States Soccer team, require that their play-

ers include it in their training regime. One reason for this change

in perspective lies in the fundamentals of yoga. Quite simply, yoga

increases performance and decreases the risk of injury.

It accomplishes this by focusing on the four major contributors to

athleticism:

Joint Flexibility. When athletes compete or train for their sports,

their joints come under great stress. Yoga helps to deal with this

stress by focusing on range of motion, or ROM. Beginners use

props like blocks to modify a pose to help open their shoulders,

chest hips, hamstrings, and quads. Over time, they will be able to

deepen these stretches and condition their joints to have an ex-

tended ROM, decreasing the chance for a joint injury.

Stamina. Stretching tight muscles and strengthening weak ones

is the key to maintaining good muscle balance. Yoga includes a

variety of poses that rely on holding your bodyweight with dynamic

movement. This leads to increased endurance and a strong core.

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Controlled breath. In yoga, athletes will train the body away from

short, shallow breaths and toward complete, deep breaths that use

the diaphragm. Diaphragmatic breathing maximizes energy fl ow,

releases feel-good hormones and endorphins, improves the quali-

ty of sleep, and massages the organs. In addition to that, diaphrag-

matic breathing reminds athletes to focus on the present, and dis-

regard future and past worries. Being able to access a clear and

stable state of mind is invaluable for reducing performance anxiety

and improving concentration.

Balance. Yoga improves balance through proper alignment. Main-

taining the proper form for all poses, from the easier ones to the

more advanced, is one of the things that is emphasized in a yoga

class. Athletes will be able to increase their concentration levels

and improve their form. Having improved stability will keep you

safe while you compete, whether you’re facing hard tackles or off-

balance landings or diffi cult catches.

If you are a competitive athlete, incorporating yoga into your

workouts should be a priority. You’ll increase your fl exibility, build

strength, improve concentration, and develop balance. Your game

will improve and you’ll be less likely to be injured.

What are you waiting for? Namaste!

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The CSHS players have high individual

goals, but they also recognize the impor-

tance of team unity and team improve-

ment. They have set up some events

outside of normal practice times to cre-

ate stronger connections, and they spend

time teaching essential skills/knowledge

to new players. This allows the team and

the coaches to have more effective and ef-

fi cient practices.

The players will say that they like tennis for

a lot of reasons, not the least of which is

that it’s fun! The boys enjoy seeing gains

from their practice times and spending

time with each other. The coach enjoys

the opportunity to mentor and engage the

youth of our community. (Coach Blose also

teaches science at CSHS.)

As we watch the CSHS team this year, we

are sure we’ll see them having fun, improv-

ing as players, and serving as role models

for the students coming up in the ranks for

future teams!

SPORTS ZONE TEAM ON THE MOVE

CEDAR SHOALS BOYS TENNIS

The Cedar Shoals High School boys’ tennis team

defi nes the concept of T-E-A-M. According to their

coach, James Blose, The CSHS team is “young, but

learning tennis strategies fast and playing competitively.”

With no seniors on the team this year, Coach Blose is

working with an inexperienced but rapidly improving team.

Coach Blose admits that students are pulled in many directions. “We have players involved in band, academic team, swimming, football, and cross country. There is no doubt in my mind that we can all learn and benefi t from any situation in life. The challenge is to fi nd balance. Tennis (and other activities) requires a tremendous amount of focused skills prac-tice and study to be successful at the high school level. I encourage their participation in diverse groups and interests; I just want to help student-athletes learn how to balance their activities and align them with their goals.”

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SPORTS ZONEATHLETE ON THE MOVE

A TRIPLE THREAT AT OCHS

Amongst high school students, Alyssa Beckstead is

what I would call a ‘triple threat’ (to borrow a term from

musical theater). As a senior at Oconee County High

School, Alyssa excels in athletics, academics, and the arts.

Alyssa started her athletic career at OCHS her freshman year on the cross country team and then joined the track team her junior year. She runs the 800-meter, one-mile and two-mile distances. Obviously she loves running and plans to do so for a lifetime, but right now she is focused on fi nishing strong her senior year and pos-sibly joining the UGA cross country team next year. Her OCHS long distance coach Kendra Houghton says, “Alyssa takes her work and performance very seriously and always aims to put in more than enough work to build confi dence for a successful competition performance. She is a great listener, ideal to coach because she soaks up instruction.” OCHS track and fi eld coach Joshua Mize adds, “Alyssa is cur-rently growing into a mentor of our young-er athletes. She is kind and compassionate and one of the most respectful and cheer-ful athletes I can recall coaching.”

Alyssa says she has learned two impor-tant lessons as a student athlete, saying, “I have to manage my time carefully and I can go a lot further than I think I can.” She has certainly mastered, as evidenced when you look at the rest of her activities

and accomplishments. Alyssa is one the

best and brightest students in her senior

class at OCHS and is in the running to be

valedictorian this year. Her cross country

coach and teacher Lynne Ely says, “She

excels as a student, not merely for grades,

but for the love of learning.”

Alyssa is also an accomplished musician

who sings in her school chorus. Even as a

musician, she fi nds ways to push herself,

like taking the risk of singing "scat" style in

a jazz chorus performance in December.

Alyssa is also vice president of Tri-M Music

Honors Society, co-president of German

Club, and an offi cer of Beta Club, and she

is very active in her church and other com-

munity organizations. She has certainly

made the most of her high school years

and says, “Cross country has been a high-

light of my high school career.”

Alyssa will likely attend UGA next year,

and is thinking about becoming a phar-

macist. I believe that no matter where she

ends up, Alyssa will always be an athlete

(and student and musician and leader) on

the MOVE.

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WHEN WE ALL “ADAPT,”

WE ALL WIN!

Usually, we use the “Adaptive MOVES” feature to talk

about the latest technology, equipment, or activity

being used to enable persons with disabilities to

play sports and participate in recreational activities. This

issue, though, we want to focus on how the readers of

MOVE might be able to adapt so that we can support friends,

classmates, teammates, and others who have disabilities.

Physical and intellectual disabilities do sometimes alter the way people can participate in activities. However, such disabilities do not prevent participation. I have an 11-year-old friend, Noah, who has been blind since birth. He snow skis, rides horses, plays baseball, sings in a choir, plays piano, goes lobster fi shing, and more. The list of activities Noah participates in is lengthier than that of most people with typical abilities! He doesn’t share a horse with anyone. No one helps him hold or swing a bat. He skis on his own skis, unassisted. He hauls up the lobster traps without physical assistance.

Noah does all these things because the people in his life – his family, friends, teachers, coaches, and others – have never told him he can’t … they fi nd creative, effective ways of working with Noah so that he CAN.

Noah shouldn’t be the exception. All people with disabilities should have the opportunity to participate fully in life, just as those of us with typical abilities do. So … how can we help those with disabilities be part of athletics, music, debate, playground, school, and other activities? Here are few ways WE can adapt OUR behavior and attitudes:

• Recognize “different abilities” rather than seeing “disabilities” in people. For instance, Noah snow skis using verbal cues from a partner skier, but he skis without hands-on as-sistance. He rides horses with a partner rider in front of him wearing a bell so he can


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SPORTS ZONE ADAPTIVE MOVES

use audial clues for movement. In other words, Noah does things differently than I do (and better than I do), but he is not disabled from doing them!

• Ask when (not “if”) someone wants to go with you to the playground, park, or sporting event. Often, people with different abilities aren’t even invited to fun activities, parties, or athletic events simply others assume that if they can-not participate in a typical way, they are not interested. Usually, they would love to take part, but they’re often not invited!

• Ask your school, neighborhood, and community to make their playgrounds, recreational facilities, and sporting venues accessible for people of all levels of ability. Take a parent with you and try walking around your school play-ground with your eyes closed, or with one arm tied behind your back, or while using crutches. You will learn very quick-ly what the challenges are for people with different abilities. Then go to the people in charge and say, “We need to adapt our facilities so everyone can use them.”

You can play a role in making sport, recre-ation, and all activities adaptable for all. Let your voice be heard, because when we all adapt we all win!

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GYMNASTICS SUMMER CAMPSSUMMER FUN FOR BOYS AND GIRLS

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ACC Leisure Services Department Summer Day

CampsACC Leisure Services has weekly day camps through-out the department. Programs include a variety of ac-tivities, such as arts and crafts, field trips, music, team sports, trail hikes, swimming and more. Visit www.ath-ensclarkecounty.com/camps for registration dates and camp listings.

DATE: . . . . . . . . . . .Most camps meet Monday-Friday:June 1-July 24 from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

PHONE: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Varies by camp location; call (706) 613-3800 or visit www.athensclarkecounty.

com/camps for general information

WEB: . . . . . . . . www.athensclarkecounty.com/camps

AGES: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 12

COST: . . . . . . . . www.athensclarkecounty.com/campsScholarships available

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FIND EVEN MORE CAMPS AND ADDITIONAL DETAILS AT

athensmove.com/campsACC Leisure Services

Department’s Sports CampsACC Leisure Services offers a variety of weekly

sports camps. The selection includes gymnastics,

skateboarding, tennis, and even triathlons. Visit

www.athensclarkecounty.com/camps for registration

dates and camp listings.

DATE: . . Varies – visit athensclarkecounty.com/camps

PHONE: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (706) 615-3589

WEB: . . . . . . . . www.athensclarkecounty.com/camps

AGES: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 12

COST: . . . . . . . . www.athensclarkecounty.com/camps

Scholarships available

Athens Academy Summer Camps and Summer Programs

Athens Academy offers a variety of athletic, academ-

ic, and technology classes/camps for rising 1st-12th

grades as well as a Summer Day Camp for 4-year-olds

through rising 5th graders. Our camps are open to all

students in the community. Be sure to visit our website

(www.athensacademy.org) for details and registration.

DATE: . . . . . . . . Camps run weekly beginning in June

PHONE: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (706) 549-9225

WEB: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.athensacademy.org

EMAIL: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected]

AGES: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 years thru 12th grades

COST: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Visit www.athensacademy.org

for more information

SUMMER CAMPS

OFC will be conductingmany different style campsthroughout the summer. Ourcamps will offer a variety ofoptions for different age players and skill sets. While focusing on core training, sports performance and skill development. All dates, cost and registration info will be announced on our web site.

2015 - 2016

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ACADEMY EVALS & U13 TRYOUTS:May 26, 27, 28

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Held at Oconee Veterans Park From

6 to 8pmPre-register online

SELECT/ATHENA TRYOUTS:

June 2, 3, 4(Rain date if needed June 5)

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UGA Speech and Hearing Clinic/Summer Intensive

Communication Programs Available for both children and adults, these two-week sessions held during the summer help individuals with speech, literacy and language skills at a variety of lev-els.

Puppy Talk: Evidence-based intervention and enrich-ment in early literacy, speech and language produc-tion, and social communication for children ages 3-6. Big Dawgs: Evidence-based intervention and enrich-ment in literacy, speech production and language skills for children entering second grade through fi fth grade in fall 2015.

Smooth Dawgs: Intensive practice in fl uent speech for adolescents and adults who stutter. Care Dawgs: Com-prehensive Adult Rehabilitation and Education

DATE: . . . . Two Week Sessions beginning June 15 or July 6 (depending on clinic level)

PHONE: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (706) 549-9225

WEB: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.coe.uga.edu/shc

EMAIL: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected]

AGES: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 years - Adults

COST: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $500 per two week session and a supply fee of $75

Canopy's Trapeze and Art Camp

Canopy Summer Camp is a movement and arts pro-gram for children entering Kindergarten through High School and no experience is necessary.. As an aerial dance studio we focus on Trapeze and other circus arts. Each week campers will have the opportunity to learn trapeze, hoop dance, art, and stilt walking. There

are specifi c weeks for older kids and students with lots of experience. During these weeks campers will have the opportunity to work on different types of aerial equipment, increase their fl exibility and strength train. Our instructors have been trained by NECCA and all have multiple years of teaching experience in aerial arts and dance.

PHONE: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (706) 549-8501

WEB: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.canopystudio.org

EMAIL: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected]

AGES: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - teens.

COST: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $175per/wk, $149 per/wk for multiple weeks or additional camper

Lizzy Stemke Volleyball CampsExperience the energy and knowledge of Georgia vol-leyball under the guidance of UGA Head Coach Lizzy Stemke and her staff of qualifi ed coaches and UGA players. Our camps are designed to maximize each camper’s experience through technical and tactical training in a challenging and fun atmosphere. We take pride in providing all participants an in-depth opportu-nity to grow and develop as a player. All Lizzy Stemke Volleyball Camps strive to have a low camper/staff ratio for an effi cient and productive training environment. In most small group training sessions, we will have 6-8 campers/coach ratios with an ultimate maximum of a 10:1 camper to coach ratio.

Junior Bulldog Camp (grades 1-8) , June 8-10 (evening only sessions), $65

One Day Serve & Pass Clinic (ages 13-18), June 13, $90

One Day Attacker Clinic(ages 13-18), June 14, $90

Setter Academy (ages 13-18), July 12-13, $305 resi-dent/$225 Commuter

All Skills Camp (ages 13-18), July 14-16, $355 resi-dent/$275 Commuter

Team Camp (grades 9-12), July 17-19, $50 - $370 – see website for pricing packages

PHONE: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (706) 542-7981

WEB: . . . . . . . . .www.lizzystemkevolleyballcamps.com

EMAIL: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected]

Oconee County Parks & Recreation - Summer Day

Camp & Teen Extreme CampDo you have activities arranged for your children this summer? A FANTASTIC season of activities is currently being planned. We offer opportunities in fi eld trips, swimming, sports, crafts, games, nature walks, and much more! Join the FUN! Weekly sessions will begin Tuesday, May 26 and continue through Friday, July 31.

Summer Day Camp: Camp held at Herman C. Michael Park. The day begins at 7:30 a.m. and concludes at 6 p.m.

Teen Extreme Camp: Camp held at Oconee Veterans Park. The day begins at 7:30 a.m. and concludes at 6 p.m.

Registration Information: Sign-ups conducted 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. at Herman C. Michael Park beginning Monday, April 20 on a fi rst come fi rst served basis until all spaces are fi lled.

DATE: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June – July

PHONE: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (706) 769-3966

WEB: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.oconeecounty.com/ocprd

EMAIL: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected]

AGES: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kindergarten - 8th Grade

COST: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$100 per week, per child

SUMMER SPORTS CAMPS

A variety of summer sports camps will be offered from May 26 – July 31. Prices, times and locations will vary. Full listing will be available on our website beginning in mid-March.

ROUTE 66 SUMMER DAY CAMP & TEEN

EXTREME CAMPWeekly sessions:

Tuesday, May 26 through Friday, July 31

Time: 7:30 am - 6 pm $100 per week.

Summer Registration begins Monday April 20 at 8 a.m. Online at www.oconeecounty.com/ocprd or Oconee Veterans Park

706.769.3965www.oconeecounty.com/ocprd

3500 A Hog Mountain RoadWatkinsville, GA 30677

Summer Day Camp & Teen Extreme Camp must be done in person at Herman C. Michael Park

Summer Day Camp

Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (ext. care available), age 4 - rising 5th grade

June 8-12 June 22-26 July 13-17 June 15-19 July 6-10 July 20-24

Academics/Technology/EnrichmentWriting & Math Workshops - Photography - Robotics

Summer Reading Workshops - SAT Prep (Math & Verbal)

Sports CampsJames Banks Basketball Camp - Football - Soccer

Lady Spartan Basketball - FencingSpirit/Cheer - All Sports Fun - Volleyball

All camps, pricing, and registration information available at

www.athensacademy.orgNew camps and programs coming soon!

706.549.9225 - [email protected]

Summer camps and programs are open to EVERYONE!

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Oconee County Parks & Recreation - Summer Sports

CampsA variety of summer sports camps will be offered from May 26 – July 31. Sports include: Baseball, Bas-ketball, football, golf, mountain biking, soccer, softball, volleyball, speed and agility, table tennis, and an “all sport” camp. Prices, times and locations

will vary. Full listing will be available on the OCPRD website beginning in mid-March.

DATE: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June - July

PHONE: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (706) 769-3966

WEB: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.oconeecounty.com/ocprd

EMAIL: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected]

St. Joseph Catholic SchoolSaint Joseph Catholic School offers several sports camps for rising 1st-9th grade students from any school or county. Sports camps include basketball, volleyball, cheerleading and cross country, These weekly camps are scheduled either in the morning or evening. All camps will be held at the new Saint Joseph Catholic School campus located at 958 Epps Bridge Rd., Athens, GA, 30606. More information and registra-tion forms visit the school website or call.

DATE: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June & July

PHONE: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (706) 543-1621

WEB: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.sysathens.org

EMAIL: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected].

AGES: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . rising 1st thru 9th grades

COST . . . . . . . . . . . . . Varies by camp. Call for details.

Theatre Camp and more!

Art Camps

Sports Camp

Mini Camps

Day Camps

ACC LEISURE SERVICES SUMMER CAMPS

THE MOST DIVERSE SELECTION IN NE GEORGIA!

706.613.3800www.athensclarkecounty.com/camps

ScholarshipsAvailable

Oconee Gymnastics and Cheer Summer Camps

Our 11th year of offering phenomenal gymnastics camps for the community! Campers of all skill levels are welcome to participate! In every camp, camp-ers will rotate through stations and events; such as tumbling, bars, beam & dance! Also daily, arts & crafts and snack! Campers will be grouped ac-cording to age and each rotation will be geared to their unique needs as a gymnast. Register online at www.OconeeGymnastics.com.

DATE: . . . . . . . . Camps run weekly beginning in June

PHONE: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (706) 769-1239

WEB: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.oconeegymnastics.com

EMAIL: . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected]

AGES: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3yrs-10yrs

COST: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Visit OconeeGymnastics.com

Oconee Futbol ClubOconee FC will offer several camps this summer for all ages of girls and boys. The main camp will be an intensive all 6 week camp for those players looking to immerse in a high level activity. The camp will also have specialized modules broken into 2 week intervals allow-ing a higher level of training to those unable to attend the full program. Please check the web site for further information.

DATE: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Varies, check website

PHONE: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (706) 614-1529

AGES: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 to 18yrs

WHERE: . . . . . . . . . Please Check www.oconeefc.com

WEB: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.oconeefc.com

EMAIL: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected]

COST: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Varies based on camp

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Find even more camps and additional

details at athensmove.com/camps

UGA Speech And heArinG clinic

706-542-4598Summer intensive

communication programs:Available for both children and adults,

these two-week sessions held during

the summer help individuals with

speech, literacy and language skills

at a variety of levels.

Two 2-Week SessionsJune 15 – 26, 2015

July 6 – 17, 2015Located in Aderhold

Hall UGA Campus

www.coe.uga.edu/shcFor more inFormAtion

Photo by Oconee Parks and Recreation

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Recreation Zone Feature

other articles24 . . . . . . . . . . . . Spokes.and.Sprockets

26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steps.and.Strides

28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paws.to.Play

29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Senior.MOVES

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It is tempting to begin this article by writing “I enjoy fishing.”

In all truth, I do enjoy fishing, but I’ve only been fishing

(as in, with a rod and reel and bait) about four times in my

life. As a kid at church camp, I fished with a safety pin tied

to a string with no bait, and caught many a bluegill that way

because they were so used to campers throwing bread into

the water that they would bite anything. But almost everyone

knows someone who loves to fish, and I am lucky to know a lot

of true fishing enthusiasts.

FISHING FOR FOOD, FUN, AND FITNESS

Fishing for FunWhatever your age or gender, fishing can

be a very enjoyable pastime. Old or young,

male or female, fishing is a pastime that

brings different people together.

Just as its fans come from diverse groups,

fishing itself can unfold in a number of di-

verse ways. It can be very relaxing or very

physically demanding … and anything in

between. Some of you reading this might

envision Tom Sawyer lounging on the riv-

erbank holding a tree branch with a line at-

tached. Others might picture Brad Pitt fly

fishing in “A River Runs Through It.” Still

others might think of a two-hour struggle

between fisher and marlin on an ESPN

show about deep sea fishing.

One of the most relaxing things about fish-ing is that you are away from phones, com-puters, television, and obligations. This quiet time often results in wonderful con-versation, which many families might find difficult to have in the course of a normal, busy day.

Your own idea of “fishing for fun” will de-pend on your personal taste. River fishing can be done as you float along in a canoe or kayak. Lake fishing can be managed as you relax on the bank. Fly fishing is done standing in the shallows. Ask yourself what you consider ‘fun’ and then consider which type (or types!) of fishing you would enjoy. Some people love all kinds!

Part of the fun of fishing is the cleaning and cooking of your bounty. If you’re camping

or picnicking, you can spend some time as a family getting the fish ready, then cooking them over an open fire or a camp stove. And if you think you’re going to be squeamish with the cleaning process, just remember that most people who fish say it’s not any worse than changing a diaper or cleaning up after a pet.

Fishing for FoodMy stepfather was an avid fisher, especially walleye and crappie. But to my knowledge he never ate a bite of fish … not one. He just didn’t care for the taste of fish, but he sure loved the fishing (and catching). This is the best evidence I can share that fishing is not just for fish eaters.

I, on the other hand, could enjoy a good meal of fish almost every day of the week: catfish, salmon, haddock, orange roughy, halibut, trout, crappie, walleye … almost anything that used to swim is something I would like for dinner.

And many types of fish are very healthy for you. Doctors have acknowledged that the unsaturated fats in many fish, called ome-ga-3 fatty acids, appear to reduce the risk of heart disease. So eating fish is not only enjoyable for your taste buds, but for the rest of you as well.

Here in Georgia, we have an abundance of freshwater fish, from catfish to large and small mouth bass, crappie to trout, perch

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to walleye. You can see the entire (and very lengthy) list of Geor-

gia’s fi sh population at fi shesofgeorgia.uga.edu. Many of these are

food fi sh, even though they are not popularly known as such.

Fishing for FitnessMaybe Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn would disagree, but I know for a

fact that fi shing can offer a great workout from the cardio, strength,

balance, and even cognitive perspectives!

Fishing can required hiking through wooded areas to reach bodies

of water, or climbing over rocks and logs to reach a prime loca-

tion for casting. The act of casting itself requires coordination and

strength. Even standing in fl owing water or standing on wet rocks

requires balance and concentration, and that balance and concen-

tration is multiplied during the tug-of-war that happens between

human and fi sh when the fi sh fi nally bites!

The mental aspects of fi shing might be less obvious, but are

still just as much a factor in the sport. Finding and catching fi sh

throughout the year requires understanding of the fi sh’s habitats,

habits, tastes, and behavior. Planning is involved to make sure that

the proper tools and bait are brought for the trip. The angler must

also be familiar with the behavior of the fi sh he or she is looking for,

in order to know what time the fi sh would be likely to be hungry or

where the fi sh would be likely to look for food. Fish have the home

fi eld advantage during a fi shing trip, so effectively outsmarting

them defi nitely takes thought, research, and planning beforehand!

While there are different sorts of fi shing that all provide different

experiences, almost all fi shing fans can agree that it is a lifetime

sport. It can be done and enjoyed by all ages, all genders, and it is

a continual learning experience. You will never ‘know all there is to

know’ about this sport.

Final ThoughtsFishing can range from very inexpensive to extremely costly, de-

pending on the kind of fi shing you do (lake, deep sea, etc.) and

what your goals are. A basic fi shing pole can cost $10 if it’s a

child’s fi rst-time gear, while experienced fl y fi shers may spend $800

or more for their rod and reel. Think about your costs for bait, boat,

gas and tackle, too.

Georgia requires an annual fi shing license for anyone 16-64 years

of age; those over 65 can purchase a lifetime license. They are ex-

tremely affordable. Visit http://www.georgiawildlife.org for specifi c

fees and exceptions and explore www.takemefi shing.org for more

information about fi shing.

As sports go, fi shing can be extremely affordable and easy to begin

learning. It’s something you can do alone, with a friend, or with

your entire family, paddling in a canoe, relaxing on the lake shore,

or sitting on a dock full of strangers.

One thing you’ll never have to ‘fi sh’ for, though, once you start fi sh-

ing for fun, food, or fi tness, is someone who shares a love for this

pastime.


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TWILIGHT CRITERIUM IS CHANGING COURSE

Athens’ Twilight Criterium is returning April 24 and 25, and it is bringing with it some exciting changes!While previous Twilight races took place in the historic center of Athens, construction on Clayton Street caused a change in the course for the race’s 35th anniversary this year. The route will now cover a different section of downtown streets. The course change is being approached by athletes and organizers alike as a fresh take on the Twilight experience.

According to Gene Dixon, the founder of Twilight, “It is going to be hard to unwind 35 years of racing on what is considered the best criterium course in America, but the new course offers its own unique challenges.” Among these challenges are a longer course length, high-speed turns, and unfamiliar hills.


The racers themselves are also excited for the course change. “Twilight is a race that has a very unique feeling to it,” says Thomas Brown of the 706 Project. “The crowds, course, and history of the race all play into the nerves of the riders them-selves. Changing the course for 2015 will not affect the racers' desire to race hard and win. A new course is often a nice reset for a race. It rescripts the usual play by play of the race and allows a more open and aggressive racing style to dominate.”

According to Frank Travieso, last year’s third place fi nisher who also races with the 706

by Brandon Gates,editorial assistant

RECREATION ZONE SPOKES AND SPROCKETS

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Project, “Athens Twilight is a crazy race nor-

mally, because the crowd and the big name

of the race. Now, with the new course, you

can multiply that craziness by ten.” With all

of this excitement, this year’s Twilight will

surely shape up to be an exciting one!

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“Athens Twilight is a

crazy race normally,

because the crowd and

the big name of the race.

Now, with the new

course, you can multiply

that craziness by ten.”

While the course may be new for this year,

though, it will be closer to the original Twi-

light Criterium than you might think. “This

[new] course has a bit more of a wide open

feel similar to the fi rst Twilight,” says Dixon.

The previous course was part of the years

that saw Athens grow into the city it is to-day, but the new track seems like it will be a good reminder of both the city's and the criterium’s past.

In addition to the race, Twilight is bringing a bunch of other fun activities. Music, BMX stunts, time trials, a parade, a kids’ crite-rium, and much more will also be happen-ing on Saturday!

The Twilight Criterium is sponsored by the Athens Orthopedic Clinic, and profi ts from the event will go to the Athens area Habitat for Humanity.

Between the activities, the course change, and the race itself, this year’s Twilight Criterium is defi nitely one you will want to see! Check out the event’s website at www.athenstwilight.com.

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MIXING IT UP

In order to maximize your potential as a runner, it is

vital to stay healthy and injury-free. With such a high-

impact hobby, however, this could prove to be more

diffi cult than it sounds. A diverse training routine, or cross

training, could be just the solution you are looking for to

gain strength while preventing possible injury.

Cross training incorporates adding a variety of forms of exercise into your workout plan. For a runner, this could include basketball, swimming, yoga, or countless other methods of exercise. Participating in one or more of these activities is an excellent way to become stronger and prevent common running injuries by strengthening a different muscle group and giving over-trained muscles some time to rest.

Jimbo Wood, avid runner and owner of Horizon Physical Therapy in Athens, is very familiar with injuries that are caused by a lack of variety in runners’ routines. The underlying cause of many of these injuries, he says, is a muscle imbalance or movement defi ciency, which creates added stress down the leg.

Jimbo describes body movement as occurring on three different planes. These planes are called the sagittal, frontal, and transverse planes. Running is considered a sagittal plane exercise. “Due to the repetitive nature of these movements, those muscles that operate in the sagittal plane are over-used, and those muscles that move the body in the other two movement planes are under-utilized, creating an imbalance of forces about a given joint,” says Jimbo.

To combat this injury-causing imbalance, Jimbo recommends that runners “incorporate lateral movements and rotational-type movements into a weekly cross-training routine.” He also suggests getting involved in a ‘ball sport’ such as basketball. Try joining a recreational league or even just play for fun at the YMCA. This vertical movement is even more benefi cial than cross training that only involves movement on the sagittal plane, such as swimming.

As a solution to overdosing on running, Jimbo, along with Ryan Marsh of Athens Personal Fitness, founded a new program to encourage proper cross-training for injury prevention.


This program, called RunFit, was designed to help runners ‘wake up’ the muscles that go unused. Not only does this type of cross-training prevent injury, though. It can also boost an athlete (or casual runner’s) mental health and break up a mundane routine.

Adding a new form of exercise to your routine could be exciting yet scary for some. There are some risks of cross-training associated for runners, as there would be with any form of exercise. If you choose to participate in a ball sport such as basketball, there is always that risk of landing wrong and spraining an ankle or a straining a muscle. However, the physical and mental benefi ts usually outweigh the risks. Joining a specialized

by Lindsey Ebert,editorial intern for Athens MOVE

RECREATION ZONE STEPS AND STRIDES

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group is an especially safe way to begin a cross training routine for beginners and experienced runners alike.

Others ways to prevent injuries include getting proper rest and nutrition. When you run consistently or competitively, it is important to take at least one complete day of rest per week to allow the body time to recover. Proper nutrition is also vital. According to Jimbo, restricting calories while adding strenuous exercise is a recipe for injury.

If you are interested in joining RunFit, contact Horizons Physical Therapy at 706-548-7300. Sessions occur Wednesdays at 4, 5, and 6 p.m.

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A cross-training program at Horizon Physical Therapy led by Ryan Marsh

of Athens Personal Fitness specifi cally designed to help runners run faster,

log more miles, and stay injury free. Sessions are Wednesdays at 4, 5, and 6PM.

Call 706-548-7300 today for more information.

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THE UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA®

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Providing 24-hour emergency services and advanced animal healthcare. Here to help when you need us most.

RECREATION ZONE PAWS TO PLAY

Things to Consider Before Getting a Pet

With nicer weather approaching,

many families may be wondering if now is the right time to welcome a four-legged friend into their home. “Animals are a great way to teach respon-sibility, get active, and add a little fun to your daily routine,” says Dr. Ira Roth, direc-tor of the UGA Community Practice Clinic. “However, they are a long-term commit-ment that should not be taken lightly.” He added that some people get a pet sponta-neously and don’t take the time to properly research what would be the best fi t for their lifestyle. “Adding an animal to your family is a wonderful thing if you are prepared,” Roth says, “but it can be problematic if you don’t do your homework.”

by Cindy Rice,communications director for UGA Veterinary Teaching Hospital

For example, while a dog can be a great

companion, the wrong type of dog can set

you up for failure. Certain breeds are well-

known for being more high energy than

others. Other breeds are known for not be-

ing very good with children. By doing your

research beforehand, you are more likely

to select a dog that fi ts your lifestyle. If you

love to run, you may want to get a dog that

can join you. If you have more of a sed-

entary lifestyle, you may want to aim for a

breed that only needs minimal exercise.

“One size does not fi t all when it comes to

pets, especially dogs,” Roth explains.

The same can be true for cats. Different

types of cats have different personalities,

so take the time to look into your options.

Cats make great pets, especially if you

have a small house or apartment, or if you

travel a lot. They don’t require the amount

of exercise that dogs do and they can be

fun companions. However, you will need

to clean out their litter box daily.

Additionally, while hamsters, lizards, fi sh,

and birds may seem like they would be

less work, typically the opposite is true.

They need regular cage care, a consis-

tent balance of temperature and light, and

special diets to be able to thrive. If that is

something that you think your family would

enjoy, then they might make great pets.

Again, do some research and make sure

you are making the best choice for your

situation.

“No matter what type of pet you select, they

all require some sort of time and fi nancial

commitment,” Roth says. “It is important

to consider how often you are at home and

be realistic about your family’s resources.”

Routine care, food, and parasite control

can cost upwards of $300 a year for a dog.

Cats tend to be slightly less due to their

size, but they still require routine veterinary

care. Talk to a local veterinarian if you are

concerned about potential costs, and they

can help give you some estimates.

“While pets can be a lot of responsibility,

they can also be a great blessing to you

and your family,” Roth says. “With a little bit

of research, you can select a companion

that will bring joy to your home for years

to come!”

The UGA Veterinary Teaching Hospital

treats more than 24,500 small and large

animals each year, and offers 25+ special-

ty services, including a 24-hour emergency

service. For more information about the

hospital, visit www.vet.uga.edu/hospital.


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GREAT ACTIVITIES FOR SENIORS

We’ve written about

everything from

archery to yoga,

bird-watching to walking … all

of which are great activities for

those who are over 50 years

of age. Before I continue,

though, I’d just like to clarify

something. As someone who

is over 50 (in fact, I’m edging

closer and closer to 60 every

year), I do not “feel” like a

senior citizen. I think that the

term “active senior” was coined

by organizations who provide

products and services to those

of us in this age bracket and

not by us!

That said, I certainly recognize – in myself and others – that a lot of folks in the 50+ age bracket have different needs and interests than they did when they were in their teens, 20s, etc. I also realize that “senior” means 50+, which includes people well into their 80s, 90s, and beyond! We all have to manage our physical activity based on our own body

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or school program. Give the gift of love when you volunteer for a local hospice program or hospital. There are so many opportunities … think of the kind of activ-ities and people you love, and then seek ways to give of yourself.

• CREATING. From gardening to knitting, building a home for Habitat for Human-ity to building a birdhouse with the local scout troop … spend some time creat-ing something beautiful in Athens that will also be something beautiful in your own life.

This list could easily stretch into pages upon pages of ideas. Know of a senior in your life whose activities might inspire others to MOVE? Post ideas at www.facebook.com/athensmove.


type, interests, fi tness level, and age.

Here are six wonderful ideas for the seniors in your life … grandparents, aunts and uncles, neighbors:

• GEOCACHING. This is like a combined hike and treasure hunt, where you’re looking for a hidden object by using GPS. (Details can be found in the ar-ticle we published in 4.3 issue of Athens MOVE.)

• SWIMMING. Whether you take a water aerobics class or just cruise the pool for enjoyment, swimming is one of the best (and universally fun) ways to get exer-cise. If you go with a group of friends, even better!

• ENJOYING A HOBBY. How do you spend your free time? Reading, knit-ting, bicycling, volunteering, gardening? Make sure you take time to restore your body and soul by doing things that bring you joy and contentment, both of which help maintain your health and well-being.

• DANCING. You don’t have to be an ex-pert dancer to enjoy the health and so-cial benefi ts of dancing! Whether you like rock, swing, sock hop, or breakdance moves, dancing offers one of the best all-around exercises (disguised as fun).

• VOLUNTEERING. Get puppy kisses when you donate time to an animal shel-ter. Make a lifelong friend when you tu-tor children through a library, church,

RECREATION ZONESENIOR MOVES

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Family Zone Feature

other articles34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Healthy.Recipes

35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .School.MOVES

36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kids'.Tips

37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Brain.Waves

38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nutrition.Tips

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THE FAMILY THAT PLAYS TOGETHER … STAYS HEALTH TOGETHER!

As a parent, I helped teach my

children to walk, talk, brush their

teeth, write their ABCs, play the

piano, ride a bike, sweep the floor, cook

an egg, and so on. In other words, my kids

have learned a lot from me, including (I

hope) the importance of eating healthfully

and leading an active life. After all, our kids

learn by imitating those they spend the

most time with. So every Sunday when

they accompanied us to our softball game

… every time we played together on the

playground … every evening we spent

walking the dog or playing Twister or going

for a swim … they were learning that doing

is fun. Looking back, I realize that we never

really talked about the importance of being

active. We just did it.

by Marjie Foster, national editorial director for Global MOVE Media


If you want to get (and keep) your family moving and doing and playing together, follow these few steps and you’re well on the journey to a healthier family life:

STEP 1. Ask your family members (especially your kids!) what they would like to do together. It’s okay to talk about why; you can even set some fitness and eating goals if you’d like. (You know your family … if they are results-driven, set goals.) And don’t be surprised when your children start listing things to do that you would never expect. (Once, our boys said they wanted to sail around the world!)


STEP 2. Come up with calendar of ‘family events’ together. Map out your events for the next few weeks, or even for the year. If you actually put them on paper, you will be much more likely to make them happen. Just talking about them allows time to slip by without action. Include day trips, sports or games you want to try, and even the shopping/planning you’ll have to do to make them happen. Want to learn how to jump rope like a pro? Plan to shop for the right ropes before your Jump Rope Day.

STEP 3. Talk about food. Did you know that your kids are learning about healthy

food choices in school? From the new

school lunch programs to health class,

from discussions in PE to vocabulary

lessons, the school curriculum now sends

a very health-oriented message about

eating habits. In other words, you can

learn a lot from listening and talking with

your children about menu planning and

healthy food choices.

STEP 4. Let them cook for you. Maybe

I should say, Let them cook with you.

You’ll want to supervise, particularly with

young children. But let them be part of

the process; they’ll have fun being in the

kitchen with you, and together you can

create meals that you all feel good about

and enjoy eating because they result from

your team effort.

STEP 5. Stick to your calendar of events

and check items off your to-do list. If you

have “run a 5K together” on your list,

reward each other when you cross it off as

“completed.” Go for a smoothie or take in

a movie together.

KIDS’ VIEWS

There’s a camp for every interest! Some unusual summer camps available:

• Circus Arts Camp• Spy Camp• Hollywood Stunt Camp• Wizards and Warriors

Camp• Mad Science Camp


The steps above will help with planning

and implementing Family Play Together

events, but in all honesty, it’s the everyday

activities that are even more important.

I know that it’s often diffi cult to fi nd time

every single day to “do” something

together. So try to start thinking differently

about those daily tasks. For instance:

• Time to walk Fido? Grab the leash and

go with your kids.

• Need groceries? Park at the far end

of the store parking lot and enjoy the

longer walk together.

• Headed to the playground? Take your

bikes (if the route allows for it) instead

of the car.

• Got a croquet or badminton set? Leave

them up in the back yard, and then en-

joy a game or two each week together.

Saint Joseph Catholic School offers an advanced and well-rounded ed-

ucation, Pre-K through 8th Grade, open to all faiths and denominations. The mission is “To assist each student to encounter Christ through the pursuit of academic excellence, social conscious-ness, emotional growth, religious formation, and physical development – all within a caring community.” Now is the time to reserve for the upcoming school year. Excellence is pursued on every level, including:

Moving Forward in Faith, Family, and Excellence

958 Epps Bridge Parkway, Athens, GA 30606

(706) 543-1621 • www.sjs.athens.org

Facebook, Twitter, Instagram @StJosephAthens

Moving Forward in Sports• Cross Country, Volleyball, Basketball, Cheerleading, Tennis, & Soccer.

• Boasting a State-of-the-Art Field Turf Soccer Field and Cross Country Course, both on campus.

Moving Forward in Technology• 1:1 Google Chromebooks for 4th through 8th grade students.

• Code Writing and Robotics programs.

• Tech Team Produced Video Announcements broadcast throughout the school and emailed to parents as well. The student-run productions offer weekly news, a sports center highlighting the play of the week, and weather updates, as well as leading the school in a weekly prayer.

Moving Forward in Academics and Service• The highest of academic standards are set forth. AdvancED

Accredited.

• An after-school program is available, as is fi nancial assistance.

• Charity and service are stressed, such as donations raised through the Ice-Bucket Challenge.

• Playing hide-and-seek today? Pair up

with other parents and neighbors and

play outside using trees, fences, and

other locations for hiding. You’ll have

more space to play in, which means

more running and maybe even some

climbing, crawling, and bending!

• Catchy tune on Spotify? Drop that

newspaper and dance together!

Parents teach life’s foundational lessons

… in the vast majority of families, they are

the #1 source of information for children,

the earliest and most important role

models. Good or not, parents’ behaviors

will be emulated by their children. This is

a huge responsibility, but also a wonderful

opportunity! When you play/exercise with

your kids, you are having fun AND teaching

them to lead healthy, active lives. When

you cook nutritious foods and have healthy

snacks with/for them, you will enjoy the benefi ts of being healthy AND seeing them live healthfully as well.

You may have been waiting to read this phrase from the fi rst word of this article, so I’m just going to write it: Practice what you preach. If YOU are active, your children will be. If YOU eat nutritiously, your children will as well. If YOU enjoy playing, your children will. It’s really that easy.

Start with the steps we’ve provided in this article. Take it a day at a time. Dance, jump, laugh, have fun. The rewards will be a healthier, happier family!


Mushroom & Spinach FarfalleIngredients:6 oz. dried bow-tie pasta (also called Farfalle pasta)1 T olive oil1 medium onion, chopped1 C Portobello mushrooms, sliced2 cloves garlic, minced 4 C fresh spinach, sliced1 t fresh thyme, minced1/8 t black pepper 2 T Parmesan cheese, shredded or grated

Directions:

1. Cook farfalle according to package directions.

2. While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet (use medium heat setting).

3. Combine onion, mushrooms, and garlic in pan, then cook and stir for two to three minutes (until mushrooms are almost tender).

4. Add spinach, thyme, and pepper to onion mixture. Cook one minute or until heated through and spinach begins to wilt.

5. Drain farfalle (as soon as it’s cooked through), and stir it into the mixture in the pan.

6. Toss all together (be careful so you don’t break all the bowties) and sprinkle with Parmesan.

Makes 4 side-dish sized servings.

Fajita-Ranch Chicken Wraps Ingredients: 12 oz. skinless, boneless chicken breast strips1/2 t chili powder1/4 t garlic powderNon-stick cooking spray1 small pepper (can use red, yellow or green), seeded and sliced into strips2 T reduced-calorie ranch salad dressing2 tortillas (whole wheat, tomato, jalapeño, or plain), warmed by gently wrapping them in foil and heating them in a 350 degree oven for about 10 minutes.1/2 C salsa1/3 C reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded or grated

Directions:

1. Sprinkle chicken strips with chili powder and garlic powder.

2. Cook chicken and peppers in skillet (that has been sprayed with non-stick spray) for about fi ve minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink and peppers are tender. Drain if needed.

3. Toss the chicken and peppers with salad dressing.

4. Divide chicken/pepper mixture between warmed tortillas and top with salsa.

5. Roll it up and cut in half.

FAMILY ZONE HEALTHY RECIPES

Tell us how you like these recipes on Twitter @athensmove or our Facebook page.


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What started out three years ago

as just a way to fi ll an open class

period on Fridays has turned

into one of the most popular programs for

students, teachers, staff, and even parents

at Athens Christian School.

Each semester, sixth to twelfth grade students at ACS choose from a list of 30+ enrichment classes. The subject or activity for these classes varies widely, from hobbies and interests to clubs and career exploration. Many of the classes get students out of the classroom, moving and working together through activities and hands-on experiences. Some of the most popular classes include mountain biking, ballet, survival skills, culinary arts, Jiu jitsu, crossfi t training, theater set production, middle school soccer, auto maintenance for young ladies, and advance speed training.

The semester schedules allow for eight to 10 class sessions, and the average class size is about 12 students. Besides giving students an opportunity to learning something new that they wouldn’t normally get in the classroom, it is also a great opportunity for teachers, staff, and parents to work with the students and show them a new side of themselves. Dean of Students Chris Williams explains, ”Students forget that we have interests outside the classroom. The enrichment classes change the dynamic, and kids get to know our teachers and staff in a different way. They fi nd a common interest, sport, or hobby which they can share, not only during that semester but for years to come.”

The other interesting outcome of the ACS enrichment classes is the impact of bringing together students from different grades. Although some classes are limited to certain grade levels, most of the classes are open to all grades. Mixing the grades has allowed

kids to get to know each other better and form relationships that continue to develop beyond the one enrichment class. Oftentimes, the older students will take on mentoring roles as they help the younger students in their class. The benefi ts of the ACS Enrichment Classes are many, and we applaud ACS for getting its students moving and learning in ways that will enrich their lives for years to come.

ENRICHMENT BEYOND THE CLASSROOM

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FAMILY ZONESCHOOL MOVES

by Gary LeFeuvre,executive director of Athens MOVE

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FAMILY ZONE KIDS' TIPS

RADICAL Tips for Fun and Fitness this Spring

Ohhh, I can hear the moans and groans now. My

own boys will tell you that they did their fair share of moaning and groaning when I said these things to them when they were your age. Today, though, they’re 23 and 26 years of age (practically ancient, right?) and I suspect they’ll be saying all this to their own kids one of these days.

You all know that to feel your best and be the healthiest you can be, that you need to eat right and get enough exercise. Well, it’s Spring, which means the weather is PER-FECT for playing outside and the foods at your local grocery or farmer’s market are going to be fresh, full of color, and deli-cious! So here are some radical remind-ers about how to be fi t and have fun this spring.

• Unplug the video games. My boys still play video games for hours and hours. They also play rugby and ultimate fris-bee, they lift weights, and one of them participated in a 479-mile, week-long bike ride last summer. So … put the game controller down and go outside! If you don’t have these toys in your garage, ask your folks to help you fi nd them. Spring yard sales are great places to pick up some of these treasures:• Pogo stick. How many times in a row

can you jump?• Jump rope. Ever tried double dutch?• Badminton. Best backyard game

ever!• Tetherball. MOVE’s executive

director is a champ (just ask him).• Cornhole. Make your own …

it’s a great family project!


• Cook dinner tonight. Start with some-thing easy, like spaghetti with whole wheat pasta, turkey meatballs, and sauce made with all fresh, local ingredi-ents. You’ll have a blast making dinner as a family, and then eating your handi-work. Oh, and if you’re as messy as my kids … wear an apron.

• Walk the dog. There’s nothing more en-tertaining than trying to keep Fido from sniffi ng every leaf of grass and eating every pine cone in his path. And there’s no better way to meet or reconnect with neighbors.

• Explore nature. Admit it, every kid loves to walk along a riverbank, wind through a forest, or throw rocks into a pond. Family time, fresh air, and good exercise are just good side effects to the fun you’ll have.

Go on … unplug, cook, walk, and explore this spring. Look around, breathe deep, eat well, and spend time with your friends and family. And thanks for keeping the moan-ing and groaning to a minimum.

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N P W N U N K I A A Q Z I U G S D Z P E

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Z U A A V R K L V D N W G G S T Q S G G

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KITES

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*BLOSSOM

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*RAINBOW

SPRING

*BUNNY

GREEN

MAY

PICNIC

MARCH

SEASON

SUNSHINE

*TULIP

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SPRING BREAK

*BEES

*NEW LEAVES

GARDEN

APRIL FOOL

*FLOWERS

EASTER

It’s Spring!Find the Spring words in the puzzle below.

Then list the date you fi rst see or hear the ones marked with an * this spring!

Blossom (fi rst seen on this date __________)

Birds (fi rst seen on this date __________)

Rainbow (fi rst seen on this date __________)

Bunny (fi rst seen on this date __________)

Tulip (fi rst seen on this date __________)

Bees (fi rst seen on this date __________)

New Leaves (fi rst seen on this date __________)

Flowers (fi rst seen on this date __________)

FAMILY ZONEBRAIN WAVES

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SUGAR AIN’T SO SWEET


FAMILY ZONE NUTRITION TIPS

Satisfy your sweet tooth with no calories included? Sugar sub-

stitutes give you all the same taste of sugar without the gut-busting consequences. Whether your goal is eating healthier or cutting calories, artifi cial substitutes seem to be everyone’s go-to product.

Today, sugar substitutes are found in a variety of food products and beverages marketed as ‘diet’ or ‘sugar-free,’ but don’t let those labels fool you! Artifi cial sweeteners are widely used in many processed foods, such as soft drinks, baked goods, canned foods, dairy products, candies, and even chocolate. Many foods containing sugar substitutes still have carbs and calories from other ingredients.

This means that foods carrying claims of ‘no sugar added’ or ‘reduced sugar’ are not necessarily free of carbs or lower in carbs. And just because a food product is marketed ‘no sugar added’ doesn't mean it is free of calories. (If you consume too many sugar-free foods, you may possibly still gain weight if they have other ingredients that contain calories.)

Regardless of how they are classifi ed, sugar substitutes are NOT instant solutions to weight

by Bianca Desai,UGA student

loss. Artifi cial sweeteners seem to be the answer to effective weight loss by providing the taste of sweetness without any calories, but let’s take a look at a popular drink:

A 12-ounce can of a popular sugar-sweetened cola has about 150 calories, while a 12-ounce can of diet cola has 0 calories. The healthier choice seems so simple. But many studies have linked diet soda products to an increase in weight gain, in addition to other health issues. Some researchers theorize that people who frequently consume artifi cial sweeteners confuse their bodies’ ability to manage calories based on taste, which eventually leads to eating too many sweet foods and then gaining weight.

Sugar substitutes aren’t completely bad, but they should be taken in moderation. Doctors have noticed a trend in people replacing the lost calories with other unhealthy foods, which offset their diet or weight loss plan. One might think, I had a diet cola, so it will be okay to have a cupcake. This is defi nitely fl awed thinking!

Another common problem with artifi cial sweeteners is that people become attached to the taste. It is no secret that sugar substitutes are a lot sweeter than normal sugar. If you consume a lot of sugar substitutes then the sugar receptors in your mouth will become over-stimulated and your taste buds will start to limit

your tolerance for more complex tastes.

This means you could start to fi nd foods

that aren’t as sweet, such a vegetables,

downright unappealing. In simpler terms,

using artifi cial sweeteners may make you

shy away from healthy, nutritious foods

and consume more artifi cially fl avored

foods that have less nutritional value.

To date, only six artifi cial sweeteners have

been approved by the U.S. Food and

Drug Administration (FDA): acesulfame

potassium, aspartame, saccharin, sucralose,

neotame, and advantame. The FDA has

even established an acceptable daily intake

for each of these sugar substitutes.

While artifi cial sweeteners and sugar

substitutes may help with weight

management, they are not a magic

bullet and should only be consumed in

moderation. Here are a few tips for those of

you who want to be more cautious of what

you are putting in your body:

• Avoid products labeled ‘diet,’ ‘sugar

free,’ ‘low’ or ‘reduced calorie,’ or ‘no

sugar added.’

• Use natural sweeteners like agave

nectar or raw honey when you need a

sweetening boost.

• Remember that sugar substitutes do

not provide a quick fi x for obesity or

health issues, so your best bet is cutting

down on sweets and opting for water

whenever you can!

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HOSPITALS

ATHENS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER706-475-7000www.athenshealth.org1199 Prince Ave, Athens, GA

ST MARY'S HEATH CARE SYSTEM706-389-3000www.stmarysathens.org1230 Baxter St. Athens, GA

INTERNAL MEDICINE &PRIMARY CARE

ATHENS INTERNAL MEDICINE ASSOCIATES706-548-8600www.athensinternalmedicine.com1500 Oglethorpe Ave., Suite 400A, Athens GA

ATHENA MEDICAL CLINIC 706-850-6383 www.athenamedicalclinic.com1500 Oglethorpe Ave Ste 3100. Athens

HAWTHORN MEDICAL ASSOCIATESAthens: 706-353-8700, Watkinsville: 706-769-3331www.hawthornemed.com120 Hawthorne Park, Athens, GA 306061351 Stonebridge Parkway, Bldg 105, Watkinsville, GA

ORTHOPEDIC

ATHENS ORTHOPEDIC CLINIC706-549-1663www.athensorthopedicclinic.com1765 Old West Broad St. Bldg. 2, Athens

ORTHODONTICS & DENTISTRYClassic City Orthodontics706-549-4748www.classiccityorthodontics.com1020 Jamestown Blvd., Bldg. 100, Watkinsville, GA

WAUGH & ALLEN ORTHODONTICS706-353-3500www.waorthodontics.com2470 Daniells Bridge Rd #201, Athens, GA

DR. JOHN FRANTZ, DDS706-769-1945www.johnsfrantzdmd.com1120 Mars Hill Rd #100, Watkinsville, GA

PEDIATRICS

PEDIATRIC PARTNERS706-548-1216www.pediatricpartnersga.com1500 Langford Dr., Suite 100Watkinsville, GA

PERFORMANCE PEDIATRICS & SPORTS MEDICINE706-850-8750www.athensactivekids.com1181 Langford Dr #101, Bogart, GA

PHYSICAL THERAPY & REHABILITATION

HORIZON PHYSICAL THERAPY706-548-7300www.horizonphysicaltherapy.com1360 Caduceus Way, Bldg. 200, Watkinsville, GA

SPARC – SPORTS PERFORMANCE AND REHABILITATION CENTER706-286-7338www.sparcathens.com1765 Old West Broad, Bldg 3, Athens, GA

URGENT CARE

ATHENS REGIONAL FIRSTCAREAthens: 706-353-6000 Watkinsville: 706-769-0000www.regionalfi rstcare.org485 Highway 29 North, Athens, GA 306011960 Experiment Station, Watkinsville, GA

REDDY MEDICAL GROUP706-621-7575www.reddymedicalgroup.com1061 Dowdy rd. #101, Athens, GA

HEALTH DIRECTORY

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ATHENS MOVE

INTRODUCING … ATHENS MOVE HEALTH AND NUTRITION DIRECTORY

Athens MOVE shares a common passion for improving the lives of our citizens and community through sports, recreation, fi tness, and wellness programs. In doing so, we feel it is important to provide our readers with a much-needed Health and Nutrition Directory that features, doctors, dentist, orthopedics, chiropractors, and many other related health providers in our area.

28,000 copies of Athens MOVE magazine are distributed six times a year in greater Athens and the surrounding counties. Through our school partnerships, a copy of our Athens MOVE magazine is sent home to the families of students from K-8 in all four of the county school districts plus most of the private schools. Additional distribution includes high schools, UGA, sports and recreation facilities, medical facilities, local employers, retail locations, and other community locations.

• List your organization or practice or clinic in our Health and Nutrition Directory in print and online

• Multi-media combination of a high quality magazine, website, digital magazine, e-newsletter, and social media

• Distributed to every student in K-8th grade in Clarke, Oconee, Madison, and Oglethorpe county schools

HOSPITALS

ATHENS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTERPhone: (706)475-7000Website: www.athenshealth.orgAddress: 1199PrinceAve,Athens,GA30606

ST. MARYS HEALTH SYSTEMPhone: 706-389-3000Website: www.stmarysathens.orgAddress: 1230BaxterSt,Athens,GA30606

GEORGIA ELITE GYMNASTICSPhone: (706)769-1786Website: www.georgiaelitegymnastics.com,Address: 1010LampkinBranchDr.,

Watkinsville

OCONEE GYMNASTICS CENTERPhone: (706)769-1239Email: [email protected]: www.oconeegymnastics.comAddress: 1090JamestownBlvd.,Watkinsville

CLARKE OCONEE TENNIS ASSOCIATION (COTA)Email: [email protected]: www.cotatennis.netAddress: P.O.Box1242,Athens

COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS

ATHENS COMMUNITY COUNCIL ON AGINGPhone: (706)549-4850Email: [email protected]: www.accaging.orgAddress: 135HoytStreet,Athens

ATHENS ACADEMYPhone: (706)549-9225Email: [email protected]: www.athensacademy.orgAddress: 1281SpartanLane,Athens

MARTIAL ARTS

LIVE OAK MARTIAL ARTSPhone: (706)548-0077Email: [email protected]: www.liveoakmartialarts.comAddress: 400-CCommerceBlvd,Bogart

BARNETT TAE KWON DO ACADEMYPhone: (706)543-9966Email: [email protected]: www.BarnettTaeKwonDoAcademy.comAddress: 2250BarnettShoalsRd.,Athens

ATHENS FITNESS AND MIXED MARTIAL ARTSPhone: (706)850-8444Email: [email protected]: www.athensfitnessandmma.comAddress: 240CollinsIndustrialBlvd.,Ste.G,Athens

PEDIATRICIAN

PEDIATRIC PARTNERSPhone: (706)548-1216Website: www.pediatricpartnersga.comAddress: 1500VirgilLangfordRd,Bogart,GA

SUNSHINE PEDIATRICS PCPhone: (706)769-9410Website: www.sunshine-pediatrics.comAddress: 1160CapitalAve,Watkinsville,GA

DR. VICTOR A. MORALES, MDPhone: (706)389-3000Address: 1230BaxterSt,Athens,GA30606

OCONEE PEDIATRICSPhone: (706)769-7743Website: www.oconeepeds.comAddress: 1020TwelveOaksPl,SteA,Watkinsville,GA

ORTHODONTICS

OUTDOORS WITHOUT LIMITSPhone: (803)480-0167Email: [email protected]: www.outdoorswithoutlimits.netAddress: 333BriarwoodTrail,Winterville

ACTIVE CLIMBINGPhone: (706)354-0038Email: [email protected]: www.activeclimbing.comAddress: 665BarberSt.,Athens

PHYSICAL THERAPY

HORIZON PHYSICAL THERAPYPhone: (706)548-7300Email: [email protected]: www.horizonphysicaltherapy.comAddress: 1360CaduceusWay,Blding200,

Suite105,Watkinsville

ATHENS ORTHOPEDIC CLINICPhone: (706)549-1663Email: [email protected]: www.athensorthopedicclinic.com

Address: 1765OldWestBroadSt.,Bldg.2,Ste.200,Athens

DANCE & PERFORMING ARTS

CANOPY STUDIOPhone: (706)254-2111Email: [email protected]: www.canopystudio.comAddress: 160-6TracySt.,Athens

ALICE DEPASS STUDIO OF DANCE, INC.Phone: (706)769-1177Email: [email protected]: www.depassstudioofdance.comAddress: 1041ParkDrive,Watkinsville

STUDIO DANCE ACADEMYPhone: (706)354-6454Email: [email protected]: www.thestudiodanceacademy.comAddress:LocatedbehindTraderJoe’s,

EppsBridgeShoppingCenter,Athens

SPORTS & RECREATION FACILITIES

ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY LEISURE SERVICESPhone: (706)613-3800Email: [email protected]: www.accleisureservices.comAddress: 205OldCommerceRd,Athens

MADISON COUNTY RECREATION DEPT.Phone: (706)795-6270Email: [email protected]: www.madcorec.comAddress: 1345Hwy98West,Danielsville

OCONEE COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENTPhone: (706)769-3965Email: [email protected]: www.ocprd.comAddress: 3500AHogMountainRoad,Watkinsville

YWCOPhone: (706)354-7880Email: [email protected]: www.ywco.orgAddress: 562ResearchDrive,Athens

ATHENS YMCAPhone: (706)543-6596Email: [email protected]: www.athensymca.orgAddress: 915HawthorneAve.,Athens

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SPORTS

ATHENS UNITED SOCCER ASSOCIATIONPhone: (706) 353-2241

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.athensunited.net

Address: 2350 Prince Ave., Ste. 1, Athens

DOWNTOWN MINISTRIES SPORTSEmail: [email protected]

Website: www.downtownministries.org

Address: 165 Pulaski St., Athens

GEORGIA ELITE GYMNASTICSPhone: (706) 769-1786

Website: www.georgiaelitegymnastics.com

Address: 1010 Lampkin Branch Dr.,

Watkinsville

OCONEE GYMNASTICS CENTERPhone: (706) 769-1239


Website: www.oconeegymnastics.com

Address: 1090 Jamestown Blvd., Watkinsville

CLARKE OCONEE TENNIS ASSOCIATION(COTA)Email: [email protected]

Website: www.cotatennis.net

Address: P.O. Box 1242, Athens

COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS

ATHENS COMMUNITY COUNCIL ON AGINGPhone: (706) 549-4850


Website: www.accaging.org

Address: 135 Hoyt Street, Athens

ATHENS ACADEMYPhone: (706) 549-9225


Website: www.athensacademy.org

Address: 1281 Spartan Lane, Athens

MARTIAL ARTS

LIVE OAK MARTIAL ARTSPhone: (706) 548-0077


Website: www.liveoakmartialarts.com

Address: 400-C Commerce Blvd, Bogart

BARNETT TAE KWON DO ACADEMYPhone: (706) 543-9966


Website: www.BarnettTaeKwonDoAcademy.com

Address: 2250 Barnett Shoals Rd., Athens

ATHENS FITNESS AND MIXED MARTIAL ARTSPhone: (706) 850-8444

Email: info@athensfi tnessandmma.com

Website: www.athensfi tnessandmma.com

Address: 240 Collins Industrial Blvd., Ste. G, Athens

FITNESS & TRAINING

ATHENS VERTICAL POLE DANCE ACADEMYPhone: (706) 347-3708Email: [email protected]: www.avpda.comAddress: 160 Tracey St., Athens

BODYPLEX (3 LOCATIONS)Eastside: (706) 548-9999

1225 Cedar Shoals Dr., AthensWestside: (706) 548-3481

196 Alps Rd., AthensOconee: (706) 310-0811

1260 Mars Hill Rd., WatkinsvilleWebsite: www.BodyPlex.com

CORE BLEND TRAINING & WELLNESSPhone: (404) 542-8047Website: www.coreblendtraining.comAddress: 1230 Greensboro Hwy., Watkinsville

PURE BARRE ATHENSPhone: (706) 850-4000Email: [email protected]: www.purebarre.com/ga-athensAddress: 191 Alps Road Suite 17, Athens

RECREATION

OUTDOORS WITHOUT LIMITSPhone: (803) 480-0167Email: [email protected]: www.outdoorswithoutlimits.netAddress: 333 Briarwood Trail, Winterville

ACTIVE CLIMBINGPhone: (706) 354-0038Email: [email protected]: www.activeclimbing.comAddress: 665 Barber St., Athens

ATHENA ARCHERYPhone: (706) 395-6532Email: [email protected]: www.athenaarchery.comAddress: 400 Commerce Blvd, Bogart

DANCE & PERFORMING ARTS

CANOPY STUDIOPhone: (706) 254-2111Email: [email protected]: www.canopystudio.comAddress: 160-6 Tracy St., Athens

ALICE DEPASS STUDIO OF DANCE, INC.Phone: (706) 769-1177Email: [email protected]: www.depassstudioofdance.comAddress: 1041 Park Drive, Watkinsville

SPORTS & RECREATION FACILITIES

ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTYLEISURE SERVICESPhone: (706) 613-3800Email: [email protected]: www.accleisureservices.comAddress: 205 Old Commerce Rd, Athens

MADISON COUNTY RECREATION DEPT.Phone: (706) 795-6270Email: [email protected]: www.madcorec.comAddress: 1345 Hwy 98 West, Danielsville

OCONEE COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENTPhone: (706) 769-3965Email: [email protected]: www.ocprd.comAddress: 3500A Hog Mountain Road, Watkinsville

YWCOPhone: (706) 354-7880Email: [email protected]: www.ywco.orgAddress: 562 Research Drive, Athens

ATHENS YMCAPhone: (706) 543-6596Email: [email protected]: www.athensymca.orgAddress: 915 Hawthorne Ave., Athens

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organization or

business to our

directory email us at

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CALENDARMARCH - MAY

Check out our online calendar at athensmove.com and see more events, details, costs, maps and much, much more.

Have an event? Add yours to our calendar FREE and you can include links and photos, and share it with social media. Email us at [email protected]

MARCH 14

5K RUN FOR HAITI9am @ Sandy Creek Park

www.classicraceservices.com

MARCH 21

FIREFLY TRAIL TICKET TO RIDE 2015(CYCLING)

9am @ Jittery Joe’s Roaster, 425 Barber St.

www.fi refl ytrail.com

WALK MS GEORGIA 2015 – ATHENS

10am @ Oconee Veterans Parkhttp://goo.gl/Xq2OEY

DIRTY SPOKES GEORGIA OFF-ROAD DUATHLON

8:30 @ Fort Yargo State Parkwww.dirtyspokes.com

MARCH 28

GRIZZLY RUN 5K11am @ Bear Creek Middle School,

Stathamwww.classicraceservices.com

MARCH FOR MEALS 5K AND 12K8am @ Athens Community Council

on Agingwww.classicraceservices.com

RUN FOR THE ROSES 5K IN COLOR

11am @ Sandy Creek Parkwww.classicraceservices.com

MARCH 29

7TH ANNUAL COTTAGE 5K AND ¼ MARATHON

2:30pm @ Sandy Creek Nature Center

www.northgeorgiacottage.org

APRIL 11

25TH ANNUAL JAGUAR CAPER 5K RUN/WALK

8:30am @ Cedar Shoals High School


AIRS 5K, 2K RUN/WALK AND WHEELCHAIR RALLY

2pm @Formerly Sunrise Golf Course, Colbert


37TH ANNUAL 5K HUMAN RACE7am @ Catholic Center at UGAwww.classicraceservices.com

APRIL 12

WILDCAT FUN RUN AND 5K RUN/WALK

2pm @ Statham Elementary Schoolwww.classicraceservices.com

APRIL 24

TWILIGHT CRITERIUMEvents on Friday and Saturday

www.athenstwilight.com

2ND ANNUAL FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS 5K

RUN/WALK AND FUN RUN6pm @ Oconee Veterans Parkwww.classicraceservices.com

APRIL 25

NO PLACE FOR HATE 5K RUN/WALK

2pm @ Barnett Shoals Elementary School


ANNUAL RUNNING WITH THE PACS 5K AND FUN RUN

1:30pm @ Prince Ave Christian School


APRIL 25

DAWG JOG 5K8am @ UGA Campus

www.active.com

MAY 1

14H ANNUAL ATHENS-SAVANNAH DOUBLE CENTURY2 day 210 mile cycling trip from

Athens to Savannahhttp://athensffe.org/events/#Bike

MAY 2

NEXT STEP 5K BENEFITING ST. MARYS

8am @ UGA Tate Centerwww.active.com

EAST GEORGIA CANCER COALITION'S MILES FOR

MOMS 5K7am @ Milledge Avenue

Baptist Churchwww.active.com

MAY 16

AL PLESS MEMORIAL BIKE RIDE FOR ATHENS LAND TRUSTDepart from Williams Farm, 481 Ruth Street in Athens

www.active.com

MAY 25

12TH ANNUAL RUNNING WITH THE DAWGS 5K

7am @The Classic Centerwww.classicraceservices.com

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Life Zone Feature

other articles46 . . . . . . . . . . . Making a Difference

48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .UGA MOVES

49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inspiring MOVES

50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kids Fiction

In the Play60 app, your whole body gets involved.

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BE APPY!

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In the midst of the games and social media that our smartphones are capable of, it’s easy to forget that they can also function as great health tools. In fact, a number of applications have been developed with the sole purpose of helping people with food and exercise.

While this list is in no way exhaustive, we have found a few examples to demonstrate some of the varying types of fi tness and health apps that are out there. If you fi nd more that you think are helpful or fun, share them with your friends!

NFL Play 60www.nfl rush.com/play60

NFL Play 60, the phone application, is a physical take on the ‘runner’ style of phone games. It is sponsored by both the NFL and the Ameri-can Heart Association, and is a product of the organizations’ Play 60 fi tness program.

In other ‘runner’ games, the player’s thumb or fi nger does most of the action, but in the Play 60 app, your whole body gets involved. Rather than swiping up to get your character to jump over obstacles, for in-stance, you have to actually hop with the phone in hand. Sharp turns of the track require you to turn quickly to the left or right. While doing all of this, you are also running in place to make your game character run.

There are coins and collectibles to gather along the way, like with other ‘runners,’ but you will be up and moving along with the character in order to get the next high score.

Along with the core game, Play 60 also has resources for coming up with other physical activities. It includes a short questionnaire (“Where are you going to play?” and “[How many are] going play?”) that sug-gests appropriate games or exercises based on the answers. Tools for kids and adults on the Play 60 website can also be reached from within the game. These are both located on the game’s home menu.

The game itself is active and informative, sprinkling health trivia in between run sessions. Like many other runners, upgrades can be purchased with coins collected in game and missions are laid out to provide motivation for better and better runs.

NFL Play 60 provides a physical alternative to most typical cellphone games, and could provide a substitute for outdoor activity at night, in the cold, or at other times that really running outside might not be possible.

How high of a score can you get?

by Brandon Gates, editorial assistant for Global MOVE Media

In the Play60 app, your whole body gets involved.


If you are forgetful, MyFitnessPal has the

option of sending you notifi cations to re-

mind you to log what you’ve eaten and

what you’ve done, so you can keep your

food/exercise diaries current. Some de-

vices or applications can work with MyFit-

nessPal as a pedometer, with steps auto-

matically synced, updated, and calculated

as exercise within MyFitnessPal.


MyFitnessPalwww.myfi tnesspal.com

While not a game like NFL Play 60, MyFit-nessPal is a helpful tool that can assist with the ‘numbers’ side of dieting and exercise.

MyFitnessPal includes a database of foods and drinks that can be searched by key-words and then added to a day’s list of meals. Calories and other nutritional infor-mation are saved meal-by-meal, so eating patterns can be seen over time. Recently-searched foods are saved for easy-access for future meals.

Exercises can also be searched and logged by duration, giving rough estimates of caloric usage and calculating the day’s total calories by combining the meals and exercise.

All of this information is applied to weight-loss, weight-maintenance, or weight-gain goals that can be set up and edited at any time. The application calculates caloric tar-gets based on age, activity level, and other factors, and provides feedback with how well you are meeting your goals based on what you have logged for the day.

MyFitnessPal’s interface could seem in-timidating for younger users, but teens and parents might appreciate the app’s tools. You can even interact with friends, encour-aging each other by helping one another keep track of information and attain goals. If nothing else, keeping track of the sorts of foods that are consumed during family meals, in general, would help show which family-wide culinary habits should be al-tered or nurtured.

In addition to these phone apps and their appropriate websites, many website-spe-cifi c tools exist to help you and your family make healthy choices.

Let’s Move! and ChooseMyPlatewww.letsmove.gov

and www.choosemyplate.gov

You’ve seen several references to Let’s Move! and ChooseMyPlate in previous is-sues of Athens MOVE. These websites, supported by government institutions in-cluding the U.S. Department of Agriculture, offer a number of helpful tips for parents, children, teachers, and more. Both of them provide links to helpful meal- and exercise-planning materials, some of which are spe-cifi cally written for kids.

The kids’ section of ChooseMyPlate’s web-site, for instance, includes recipes created by other children all around the country. Three Healthy Lunchtime Challenge Cook-

App market place from myfi tnesspal.com


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The plate itself is split like a pie graph, alluding to the ChooseMyPlate graphic, to show a rough idea of how much of each food type is suggested for each meal.

Pick Chow! calculates the protein, fi ber, fat, and carbohydrates, as well as the sugar, saturated fat, and sodium levels of the vir-tual meal. These stats are shown on the right as a series of speedometer-like read-ings, with each having green sections to show recommended amounts. Meals can be added to and amended, with the result-ing meters altering in real-time, so ‘fi ve-star meals’ can be planned and then prepared later in real life. Virtual meals can be saved, with the best of them selected as the site’s “Meal of the Week.”

Even if you don’t have a smartphone of your own, you can always suggest that your parents look into some of these apps. That way, with some of these tools literally at your fi ngertips, you can make healthy choices as a whole family!

books’ worth of winning recipes are avail-able for download, from 2012, 2013, and 2014. 2014’s cookbook alone has more than 50 recipes in it, submitted by kids from all over U.S. states and territories.

Maybe you could come up with a recipe that could make it into the 2015 edition!

Pick Chow!www.zisboombah.com/pickchow

This site is the winner of the Apps for Healthy Kids contest sponsored by the USDA and the Let’s Move! campaign. The Pick Chow! game allows access to a data-base of food that can be used to build up virtual meals.

Foods can be found by searching a name, or by going into category tabs that contain foods of different diet sections (dairy, fruit, meat and beans, etc.). Once a food is lo-cated, it can be lifted and dropped onto the appropriate section on the provided plate.

KIDS’ VIEWS

True or False …• Eating a complete breakfast is

linked to working more quickly and effi ciently on exams.

• Honey is off-limits if you’re a vegan.

• The world’s most expensive spice is made from dried stamens of crocus fl owers.

• Vitamin C helps keep teeth and gums healthy.

Answers: All are TRUE statements!


Introduces

The Mulherin Foundation for Health and Wellness, serving our community’s children through healthy nutrition and physical activity.

Impacting our community... one child at a time

“HOUR” KIDS NEED THIS MUCH PHYSICAL ACTIVITY EVERY DAY

The Centers for

Disease Control

and Prevention

(CDC) recommends that

children and adolescents

have 60 minutes or more

of physical activity each

day. Aerobic (brisk

walking, runninga) should

make up the majority of

the 60 minutes; however,

muscle strengthening

(pushups, situps, climbing,

gymnastics), and bone

strengthening (jumping

rope, running) should also

be a part of a child’s daily

activity. (More information

about this can be found at

cdc.gov/physicalactivity/

everyone/guidelines/

children.html.)


by Sherri Goggin,Mulherin Foundation

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Introduces

The Mulherin Foundation for Health and Wellness, serving our community’s children through healthy nutrition and physical activity.

Impacting our community... one child at a time

Looking for fun exercise ideas right here in town? Here are two of my faves: S.P.A.R.C. youth exercise programs, located at 1765 Old West Broad Street in Athens. From “sports performance classes” for young athletes ages 12 and up, to the “empower” class that focuses specifically on adolescent girls. From physical fitness to nutrition education, this class focuses on “empowering girls to love and treasure themselves just the way they were made!” My daughter, Mary, age 12, is a weekly participant and looks forward to sharing the weekly fitness and nutrition tips she’s learning with our entire family. Even I have learned to make frozen chocolate-peanut butter-banana pops!

RUSH Athens Trampoline Park, formerly named Aerofit, now located at 10 Hunting-ton Road, Suite B (behind Starbucks on Atlanta Highway). Your children will bounce, smile, laugh, bounce, bounce, and bounce some more, and they won’t be able to get enough of this fabulous new facility. They’ll be amazed how quickly 60 minutes flies by. I was amazed how much exercise my kids got while having a blast!

The Mulherin Foundation believes that setting a positive example is one of the best ways to help your child get and stay active for a lifetime! Try these five tips:

1. Include exercise as a part of YOUR day, every day.

2. Incorporate exercise into your family’s daily routine. Walk the dog together or make the choice to walk instead of drive to a nearby destination.

3. Encourage outdoor play by providing your children with outdoor toys and activities. Be sure to provide a designated bin for assorted balls and equipment so kids know right where to find – and return – them. Corral outdoor activities together in the carport so kids can see and reach them conveniently; jump ropes, hula hoops, and pogo sticks are a few of my favorites. Use sidewalk chalk to draw a hopscotch board or four-square court and get the whole family involved in the fun!

4. Seek wide open fields in your

community; community parks and

baseball fields are perfect spaces for

kids to turn energy levels to full throttle!

5. Stop, drop and Play. All kids love

to play, but playing WITH a parent is

something extra special. As an active

mom of five children, I know how quickly

the laundry, dishes, and chores pile

up, making it a challenge to stop mid-

chore for a game of H-O-R-S-E. But if we

can force ourselves to stop what we’re doing, drop the chore, and play outside with our children for 15 minutes a day, those minutes will be priceless to our kids. Shoot hoops, pass the football, toss the baseball. Show your kids you’ve still got it and before you know it, it’ll be a toss-up who’s having more fun!

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PROJECT LEAF

When I entered

my fi rst year of

graduate school,

my heart and mind were

overfl owing with dreams and

goals. I knew I wanted to

make a difference.

Upon graduating from Valdosta State University, I had four of the best years of my life tucked behind me and a bachelor’s degree with a major in psychology and minor in Spanish. I also know at that point that there were two things in life I absolutely loved with all my heart: being a summer camp counselor and traveling to new places around the world.

I decided UGA’s graduate program in Human Development and Family Science was the best path for me and was a way for me to learn more, do more, and make the most difference.

For a course project, a fellow student and I decided to put our expertise, interests, and the Athens community’s needs front and center as we developed an outreach project. This amalgamation of creativity, thoughtfulness, and hard work became Project LEAF: Learning through the Environment, Art, and Food.

Project LEAF is an outreach program developed to serve multicultural children and teens in Georgia. Through this developmentally appropriate program, children learn how to balance their family heritage with their development in the rural southeastern U.S. by learning about their environment and hygiene, foods and nutrition, and art and identity.


fi nal session, facilitators will help children consider diffi cult scenarios when they may need to apply what they have learned and will use skits or songs to present different scenarios with the children. Parents will be invited to the fi nal session to see what their children have learned during Project LEAF.

This research-based program encourages children to be proud of their heritage, while also learning to thrive here in Georgia. We will evaluate this program to enhance its impact for future implantation. The Athens MOVE staff was particularly interested in the health and nutrition component of Project LEAF because it speaks directly to MOVE’s mission to provide information, education, and inspiration to Athens area children and their families to be more active, to eat more healthfully, and to incorporate fun fi tness into their daily lives.

Our hope is that Project LEAF will have a positive infl uence on the Athens community by encouraging children, families, facilitators, and volunteers to embrace cultural diversity in their everyday lives through food choices, interaction with their environment and self-identity.

To learn more about Project LEAF, please email [email protected]. Let’s work together to make a difference right here in Athens!

by Savannah E. Spivey,HDFS, UGA

Project LEAF is purposefully fl exible in nature in order to best meet the needs of one’s local community. In Athens, we found a home for LEAF with our community partner, Casa de Amistad, a local nonprofi t group serving the local Hispanic community. Casa de Amistad advocates for Hispanic individuals and families, as well as assists with basic needs such as legal council, ESOL classes, childcare, and food distribution.

My colleagues and I have collaborated with Casa de Amistad to implement Project LEAF with children on March 17, 19, 24, and 26 from 6-8 p.m.

Each day, LEAF facilitators will teach Hispanic children aged four to 12 lessons on one of four overarching topics: Foods and Nutrition, Environment and Hygiene, Art and Identity, and Self-Regulation. Culturally-sensitive communication and activities will be implemented throughout each session by addressing a broad range of relevant topics (e.g., hygiene, animal safety, healthy vs. non-healthy foods, body image, family, and coping/self-regulation skills). Facilitators will engage children in purposeful discussions about their identities within the context of their environment and family.

During the fi rst session focused on foods and nutrition, children will learn about what it means to be healthy. Session two will teach children how to care for their habitat and be conscious of their place within the larger environment. In the third session, children will create collage artwork refl ecting what they have learned and their identities. During the fourth and

LIFE ZONE UGA MOVES

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INFECTIOUS...

… this is how Coach Charles, a YMCA track coach, describes fifth grader Dretavious Foster. “His enthusiasm and energy are infectious! He comes to practice ready to work and does everything with a smile.” Dretavious did not always have this attitude about running. Someone else in his life had this infectious attitude and passed it along to him.

It all started one Saturday morning. Dretavious woke up at 7 o’clock that morning as his guardian, Justin, was coming in from a run. Dre-tavious could not understand why Justin was so happy without the extra sleep on a Saturday morning. Justin encouraged him to try running with him.

So one Saturday morning Dretavious woke up early and tried it out. “The fi rst time I tried it I did not like it at all. But the second time, I knew running was for me,” explained Dretavious. Justin’s love for running was passed on to Dretavious and their relationship strength-ened with this bond they now share.

Dretavious continued to run with Justin, who signed up for track and fi eld at the Athens Y. He encouraged one of his friends, Antonio, to try the program, too, and it didn’t take a long time before Antonio was just as excited about running as Dretavious. Running together has brought them closer. Thus, another relationship in Dretavious’s life has been strengthened through running. This time, he was the one who passed it along to someone else.

Dretavious continues to inspire the staff at the Athens Y. There is a sparkle in his eye now that track season is here. He thrives on setting goals and accomplishing them. He also thrives on seeing others en-joy running the way he does. He says, “The best part about running is about fi nding your rhythm.”

Dretavious has found his rhythm and has also discovered the best part … passing it along to someone else.

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by Jacqueline Shirley,membership director for Athens YMCA

LIFE ZONEINSPIRING MOVES

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“I don’t want to see a single head lowered in this locker room.” The Shell’s voice had more body than it usually did. It felt heavier and more powerful. “Losing a game is not something to be ashamed of. Losing every game can be a better experience than being the world champions. I understand this is hard, especially for some of the upper classman. I’ve been there. It hurts. Don’t let this ruin your mood for long. Take a shower, rinse the sweat and sadness away from yourselves, and go out to your parents and friends with smiles on your lovely faces. I know I will, because I’m fortunate enough to have coached you all this year.”

“Hey, yo, Mick, slow down.” Ricky hobbled behind his lithe friend, attempting to imitate his swift advance through the crowd. He was held back by his crutches and distinct girth disadvantage. It only took a couple shoves and excuse me’s to make his way to the front of the crowd gathered by the locker room doors. The girls had lost their playoff game on a half-court shot with no time left on the clock. They’d played their hardest, and just couldn’t catch that lucky break they needed.

“She’s gonna be mad,” Mick sighed, “so mad.”

The doors crept open and a couple of sullen faces meandered out of the steamy warmth of the locker room. The assembled crowd exploded with cheers,

congratulating their girls on having such a good season and playing so hard all game. Frowns turned to grins as everyone began discussing their plans for the evening, or the weekend. Proud parents gave tight hugs and siblings exchanged high fi ves.

There was an assortment of pictures taken. The seniors all got one, the freshman, the starters, the JV squad. Everyone was included.

As the crowd began to thin, with people realizing the local pizza joint was only open for another half-hour, Ricky and Mick sought Cassie out of the crowd. The collective bear hug they gave her squeezed a smile out of her. She giggled as they set her down, “Thanks, guys. Sorry we didn’t win.”

“Bah,” Mick started, “I’m pretty sure some of those girls were from the WNBA, just with really good makeup.”

“Or the regular NBA.” Ricky added, sagely.

“Now you say that, number 14 did have a bit of a beard going on…”

Cassie slugged them both on the arm, “Oh, stop it. I’m fi ne. I’m not mad.”

“Not even a little?” Ricky’s single raised eyebrow betrayed his disbelief.

“Ugh, okay, maybe a little. Just shut up about it and let’s eat.”

“Is pizza medicine?” Mick pondered,

face still stuffed so full of crust that bits of it dribbled down his chin.

“In the same way that running is fun.” Ricky slapped him on the belly, causing a fi ght between laughing, spitting out food, and swallowing that brought tears to everyone’s eyes.

Another draft of cool air was the only hint that someone new had walked in before Cassie felt a little body hugging her. “Good job tonight, sis.”

She turned around and gave her little brother a big squeeze. “Thanks, munchkin. How was your game, today?”

Since football hadn’t worked out, Ben had given basketball a try. His sister had pushed it on him pretty hard, and he just wanted to fi nd something he was good at and had fun doing. Basketball wasn’t going to be his thing either, he didn’t think. Dribbling was hard, and he didn’t like all the running he had to do. After his fourth game, he’d sat down to eat with his mom and explained that he wished he could do a sport that required little physical activity.

“Honey, that’s what sports are, generally.”

“Can I do bowling?” He’d asked, hopefully.

“Well, I’m not sure the school has a bowling program, but maybe we can sign you up for a league sometime!”

His parents had never been pushy about what activities he and his sister did;


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they just wanted them to be doing things. The common excuse for kicking them out of the house to go play outside was that their brains would turn to mush as fast as their muscles.

Ben pinched his arms a lot to make sure he wasn’t too mushy.

“Game was good. We lost again, though.” He shrugged, making a face that said he wasn’t terribly disappointed, but not happy about it either.

“Well,” Cassie said, shoving a piece of pizza in his face, “misery loves company. Grab a few slices, I don’t want cold pizza for lunch tomorrow.”

The group of friends sat in relative silence, occasionally visiting their friends at other tables, or making a crack at someone walking in the door. The companionable silence spoke more about their comfort than words would have, and Cassie was glad they’d all been there to support her after a tough loss.

The door waved open again, but this time it was a significantly larger body that hugged her. “I wish you’d have won so we could keep playing pep band, but you did your best.” Carlos thudded onto the bench beside Ben. “Hey, little man.”

“Hey, big man.” Ben smiled and they performed their overly elaborate secret handshake.

The staff was starting to look tired, and everyone knew it was far past closing time, so people were starting to file out the doors. Cassie looked at all her friends and smiled. “Thanks for being here, guys. It means a lot.”

“You mean a lot,” Carlos answered, giving her shoulder a pat.

“So whose season is next?” Ricky asked, knowing full well that track was the next sport on the agenda.

“Mom says I can play bowling!” Ben shouted.

“What’s a bowling? Is that a thing anymore?” Ricky teased.

“Are we just gonna ignore that track season is next?” Mick asked.

“Yes. Yes, we are.”

“You guys are the worst-best friends ever.”

The Second Season is in full swing as an ongoing feature that follows the story of kids just like you. Fifth grader Ben is still trying to figure out which, if any, sport he’s going to enjoy. Ricky – one of Ben’s older sister

Cassie’s friends – is an upperclassmen who is considered a leader, even though now he’s injured, and Mick is definitely ready for track and field season. Check back each issue to follow along as these kids play, study, and

grow up together.

Clint Foster is a Georgia native. Read more from Clint at www.facebookcom/ClintFoster-

Author and www.clint-foster.com.

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Matt FullerBand Director – Apalachee High School

“Athens Regional’s Heart Team is like a well-orchestrated symphony of life-saving care.”

Apalachee High School band director Matt Fuller

had a life-changing experience while teaching class

recently. Mr. Fuller had a heart attack. He was revived

by some quick-thinking students who performed CPR.

After Barrow County EMS rushed Mr. Fuller to Athens

Regional, he received a life-saving, minimally invasive

treatment. Now he’s back doing what he loves without

missing a beat.

Athens Regional Health System serves Northeast Georgia with the highest standards of emergency & cardiac care. If you or a loved one experiences chest pain or other symptoms of a heart attack, please call 911 immediately.

To make an appointment, please call Athens Regional Cardiology at 706.475.1700

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