Wednesday, October 21, 2015
BC Hockey and SportMed BC are excited to offer BC Hockey members the opportunity to attend six (6) informative Speaker Series led by expert sport medicine and sport science presenters. The workshops are targeted to parents and coaches of players aged 8 – 13 years.
The Speaker Series schedule is:
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Date
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Location
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Time
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Topics
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October 14, 2015
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Langley Event Centre
Meeting Room A
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7:00 – 7:45pm
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Injury Prevention and Injury Management
Paul Dwyer
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8:00 – 8:45pm
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Growth and Development Factors in Youth Sports
Dr. Ben Sporer
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October 21, 2015
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University of the Fraser Valley - Building B, Room B101
Abbotsford
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7:00 – 7:45pm
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Nutrition for Young Athletes
Michelle Shepard
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8:00 – 8:45pm
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Concussion Management
Dr. Shelina Babul
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October 28, 2015
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Langley Event Centre
Meeting Room A
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7:00 – 7:45pm
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Mental Performance for Young Athletes
Dr. David Cox
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8:00 – 8:45pm
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Taking Care of Your Feet – Skates and Shoes for Training
Dr. Joseph Stern
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The cost to attend all six (6) series is just $25 and is open to the first 60 registrants.
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About the Speakers and Topics:
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Injury Prevention and Injury Management
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Presented by Paul Dwyer, Certified Athletic Therapist and Strength and Conditioning Specialist, SportMed BC Safety Manager
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An introduction to proper season preparation and during-season considerations for injury prevention and optimal sport enjoyment for young athletes, discussion about the management of common injuries to ensure proper recovery and successful return to play.
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Growth and Development Factors in Young Athletes
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Presented by Dr. Ben Sporer, Exercise Physiologist and consultant to several national team programs
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Insights into the key growth and development factors affection physical, psychological, social and emotional growth and development of children in this critical age range, and how those factors affect physical learning and sport development in children.
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