TWLAC NEWSLETTER- NOV/DEC 2016 Issue# 3

TWLAC Newsletter

ISSUE #3 NOV/DEC 2016

Zone carnival is just around the corner and we are excited to have such a keen group of athletes attending to represent TWLAC this year. Try hard, do your best and HAVE FUN!

Parent Volunteers

As a club we are given duties that need to be filled by volunteers- this does not mean just committee members- it is parents from all age groups.

Please ensure you are wearing FULL TWLAC uniform with patches and numbers attached in the correct placements.

Boys need to wear plain Black shorts with no visible logos

As a club we take a shade tent and there will be sunscreen- but please bring chairs, shade tents, snacks, water, eskys of ice or any other items to assist to make your carnival enjoyable. The events list will not have times so even if you are competing in one race, your stay might be several hours if the program is delayed. There will be a BBQ on site to purchase food and a canteen for icy poles, lollies , coffee etc

Saturday morning is always fun with all clubs participating in a march past- so feel free to dress up with TWLAC colours ( sky blue) streamers, pom poms, zinc, tinsel. Please arrive approx. 8.15am for

Do you have any Questions??? Please ask a committee member on Friday night, email Michele Simos (Michele.simos@yahoo.com) or send a facebook message.

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Dates to Note:

Fri 9th, Sat 10th & Sun 11th Dec- Zone Carnival

Dec 16th Fun night (last comp for 2016) Dress ups and fun activities

Return to Little Athletics Jan 27th

Feb 9,10 & 11th Regional Carnival- Glendale Newcastle (for athletes that have qualified at Zone)

Zone Athletics

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Have you been able to attend of our Training Sessions? We are always looking for feedback and suggestions. Did you know we have a Trainer of the week? Trainers of the week each win a Free Milkshake.

The Winners for October were:

Caitlin- Tiny Tots

Hayden- U9G

Elfie- U8B, Elijah U9B

Mia U 13G & Chase U6B

Harry U7B & Alison U10G

November Training 'Focus': 2nd: Maximum velocity 9th: Finishing faze of sprinting 16th: Zone preparation 23rd: Zone preparation 30th: General Fitness

Training Tip (Arms): To improve on your technique: Remember to practice what we have done at training. Each day for a couple of minutes stand in front of a mirror and move your arms as you would while running. You

are looking for arms that are traveling straight and not crossing your body.

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Status and Kids – Married since 2004, 2 Girls Jaime (14) & Amber (10)

Likes – Football, Skiing, camping, fishing

Dislikes – Long ques and warm beer

Background –Raised in the Eastern suburbs before moving to Thredbo in the early nineties to live all year round 1992 – 2000. Moved to the coast 2002 and now living in North Avoca

Sports background – As a teenager very keen long distance runner and football player. Have played with Ourimbah football club for the last 15 years

TWLAC History - Eldest daughter Jaime has been registered since 2009. TWLA president 2012/13 to current.

Favourite Quote - "You don’t get diamonds without a little pressure'

Record Breakers

TWLAC HAS OVER 290 ATHLETES 2016/17

8 New Centre records have been broken this season- as at 19 November

1189 Total PB’s have been set at the Centre by our talented athletes

TRAINER OF THE WEEK SPONSOR

Committee Member in Focus-

President Troy Sheary

Sponsored by LJ Hooker Erina- 4367 7777

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Erica Dash Editorial

Sever’s disease is a common cause of heel pain in active children at around 9 years old for girls and 11 years old for boys. Sever’s disease occurs as a result of growth plate changes between the Achilles tendon and calcaneous (heel bone), It is calcaneal apophysitis. Cause of Sever’s disease Sever’s Disease is a result of poor biomechanics, growth in leg length and activity. During a child’s growth, bone growth will occur prior to muscle growth. This results in really tight muscles. Prior to adolescence, a child’s foot also does not have the bony stability of an adult’s foot. These features commonly create a foot that over pronates (commonly referred to as rolling in). So as the Achilles Tendon stretches it puts tension on the growth plates in the heel. As the foot functions along the ground the tendon and calcaneus are pulled in different directions creating an inflammation commonly called apophysitis. There is no evidence to suggest that Sever’s Disease causes any long-term problems or complications.

Symptoms of Sever’s disease The pain and symptoms of Sever’s are commonly confused with Achilles Tendonitis, however, in Severe’s Disease the symptoms are more localised to the back of the heel bone. These symptoms are:

Pain at the heel. Heel pain is present during activity, however, is worse after causing the child to limp.

Pain is exacerbated by a lateral crunch test.

Factors that contribute to Sever’s disease:

Physical activity – Actvity that involves explosive power tends to aggravate the condition

External factor-Hard surfaces, poor fitting shoes and unstable surfaces like sand will affect the symptoms associated with severe’s Disease.

Poor biomechanics- Children who have flatter feet tend to develop worsening symptoms

Treatment of Sever’s disease At Erica Dash Podiatry we are trained in a number of modalities to treat Severs Disease, including METs massage to manage muscle dysfunction, soft tissue work involving gentle massage, strengthening and stretching exercises. We also have exclusivity to a Podaitech Sever’s orthotic which is specifically designed to treat and manage Sever’s Disease.

If you would like to discuss further treatment options, please call Erica Dash Podiatry for an appointment today on 43670177. 10% discount if you mention this article.

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The Athletes Foot Erina Proud sponsors of TWLAC Feature product: The GEL-Firestorm 3 is a track and field racing shoe for growing athletes. Endorsed by Little Athletics Australia, this shoe is constructed on a super supportive EVA midsole and features GEL to cushion growing feet from harsh impact shock.

CALL PH: 4365 4616 This product is available now and is the perfect shoe for little athletes attending the Zone Carnival at Mingara on December 9,10 & 11. Talk to Scott, Levi or any of the helpful, friendly staff for expert advice and shoe fitting.

SHOE TECHNOLOGIES: 3M Reflectivity Removable Sockliner Trusstic System® Technology

Little Athletics Results

HQ Athlete Portal

Jetstar Little Athletics Australia are

excited to launch the new Little Athletics

Results HQ Athlete Portal which is

available to all centres around the

country. The web app has been produced

by Timing Solutions who have built a fully

integrated system that provides results

management, integration with club

websites and social media sites, online

achievement book and much more.

The Results HQ athlete portal will have

the ability to be used on various types of

technology including desktops, tablets

and smartphones.

Results HQ allows centres to upload

results so you can track your progress,

show your PB’s, print out event

certificates, upload your results to social

media, add in your calendar of upcoming

athletics competitions and much more.

Many

centres are

already

using Timing

Solutions as

results

based

software and

will be able

to use the

Full Results

HQ package

Jetstar LAA

have decided provide the Results HQ

Athlete Portal as an alternative to the

National Achievement Book which will no

longer be produced. The Achievement

Book will be available in an online format

which will allow users to record results

and display as a ticket on the event page;

upload your own athlete photos to the

cover page, print the book throughout the

season. It’s easy to log in – Just visit

(http://www.resultshq.com.au/login) and

use the email address given at

registration (whether you registered

online or manually). If you do not have a

password,

simply make

the ‘I’ve

forgotten my

password’

option, and

an email will

be sent to

you with

details.

Once logged in you can see all

athletes listed for your family, check their results and track progress with PBs listed each time they occur.

Results HQ

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Mia U6G- I like landing in the sand on my feet at the long jump.

Lewis U9B- I enjoy the 800M- I have great Stamina!

Miliah U11G My favourite is long jump- I like to feel like I’m flying before I land in the sand.

Scarlett U9G- I love athletics because I want to be like Dani Samuels or Sally Pearson. I love shot put, discus and hurdles.

Xavier U9B-I just love running, really fast.

FUN PICS FROM TWLAC

Photos throughout the Newsletters, Facebook,

Instagram and other marketing material thanks to Nick Piper and Carmen Fleming.

What I like about Little A’s

TWLAC Canteen Price List 2016/17

Drinks

Soft Drink Cans $2

Bottled Water or Tea/Coffee $1

Canteen Snacks

Pythons 60c Zombie Chews 60c

Mixed Bags 50c or $1 Nerds $1.30

BBQ Hot Food

Steak Sandwich (Onion Optional) $4.00

Add Salad (subject to demand) $4.50

Sausage Sandwich/ Egg Sandwich/ Bacon Sandwich $2.50

Add Salad (subject to demand) $3.00

Di’s Chicken Burger- Free range chicken breast, tomato, lettuce, sweet chili sauce, sour cream on a white roll. $5.00

Extra Bacon, Egg or Sausage to any burger or sandwich $1 extra

Coming soon- Hash Browns

$1.00

GLUTEN FREE AVAILABLE. Vegetarian available (Please speak to Di- Canteen Manager- at beginning of Season for available options)

Chicken and Eggs are ALL FREE RANGE.

A special mention to our sponsors-

Erica Dash Podiatry- The Entrance Road, Erina . 4367 0177 for all the family foot, leg and back health.

LJ Hooker Erina- 4367 7777- Karalta Road, Erina- For selling, buying and renting your property

The Athletes Foot Erina- Erina Fair 4365 4616- For the best shoe fitting service on the Central Coast and specialist athletics shoes.

Voucher Sponsors-

Boost Juice Erina Fair

Intencity Erina Fair

McDonald’s Restaurants Central Coast

Yogurtland Erina Fair

Becker & Co Avoca Beach

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Our sponsor LJ Hooker Erina is accepting donations of new unwrapped clothes, toys, books, gift cards, beach towels, toiletries and unperishable food items- if you would like to support Coast Shelter’s Xmas appeal please drop it to LJ Hooker Erina before 14 December 2016.