Saturday, September 15, 2012

TEAMS WINTER 2013


Team: BLACK 

Don Chambers
Tom Collins 
Randy King 
Don Quarrie 
Doug Robinson 
Bob Thurston 
John Brandow 
Jim Davey 
Lloyd Gorling 
Gilles LeBlanc 
Hugh Little 
Al Masters 
Larry Williamson 
Bob Prole 

Team: BLUE
Dave Allison
Bill Boyd
Bill Green
Sam Lagana 
Bob Walsh 
Brian Beckett 
Bill Fox 
Pete Gardiner 
Mike GIllespie 
Jon Jackson
Mike Nisbett 
Barry Papaleo 
Dave Rook-Green 
Robert Beattie

Team: GOLD
Frank Malloy
Vernie O'Brien
David Penney
Doug Seabrook 
Fred Shackleton 
Fred Czestiakow 
Wavel Ford 
Ed Harding 
Tom Livings 
Larry John MacKay 
Tim Nobes 
Terry Philpot 
Chic Roberton 
Dave Pollock

Team: MAROON 
Bob Browne
Gerry Gray
Phil McKeating
Wayne Withers 
Len Clancey 
Bill Gordon 
Wayne Hedges 
John Lewis 
Bob Lightbody 
Gene More 
Phil Smith 
Bryan Whitfield 
Alex Wood 
Ross Fox

Team: ORANGE
Jacques Bourque
Terry Fitzgerald 
Ross Jamieson 
Wayne Lucas 
Ron Sabourin 
Keith Woodcock 
Charlie Adams 
Marcel Brisson 
Al Hatton 
John Lake 
Bill Scoffield 
Grant Valentine 
Kryn Vandermey 
Jim Wilson 
Jon Ostrander

Team: White
Don Covert 
Brian Hook
Larry Huskisson 
Gord Plumley 
Norm Scott 
Bob Young 
Paul Daucet 
Flurry Driscoll 
Claude Milard 
Joe Milburn 
Emil Nychka 
Alex Ramsay 
Allan Sacrey 
Jim Coghlan




Elderskatesmen Schedule WINTER 2013



ALL GAMES ON KINSMEN PGHA PAD


Tues., FEB. 19
8:15 - BLUE/ORANGE---9:50 - WHITE/BLACK---11:20 - MAROON/GOLD

Thurs., FEB. 21
8:15 - BLUE/MAROON---9:50 - GOLD/BLACK---11:20 - WHITE/ORANGE

Tues., FEB. 26
8:15 - BLUE/GOLD---9:50 - MAROON/WHITE---11:20 - ORANGE/BLACK

Thurs., FEB. 28

8:15 - BLACK/MAROON---9:50 - WHITE/BLUE---11:20 - GOLD/ORANGE

Tues.,  MAR. 5
8:15 - ORANGE/MAROON---9:50 - GOLD/WHITE---11:20 - BLUE/BLACK

Thurs.,  MAR. 7
8:15 - GOLD/MAROON---9:50 - BLUE/ORANGE---11:20 - BLACK/WHITE

Tues.,  MAR. 12
8:15 - WHITE/ORANGE---9:50 - BLUE/MAROON---11:20 - BLACK/GOLD

Thurs.,  MAR. 14
8:15 - BLACK/ORANGE---9:50 - BLUE/GOLD ---11:20 - WHITE/MAROON

Tues.,  MAR. 19
8:15 - ORANGE/GOLD--9:50 - BLACK/MAROON---11:20 - WHITE/BLUE

Thurs.,  MAR. 21
8:15 - BLACK/BLUE---9:50 - ORANGE/MAROON---11:20 - GOLD/WHITE

Tues.,  MAR. 26 
8:15 - WHITE/BLACK---9:50 - GOLD/MAROON---11:20 - ORANGE/BLUE

Thurs.,  MAR. 28
8:00 - GOLD/BLACK---9:15 - ORANGE/WHITE---10:30 - BLUE/MAROON


Enjoy the Summer!!   Hockey starts again on Thursday, September 26, 2013


Sunday, April 29, 2012

ELDERSKATESMEN EXECUTIVE WINTER - 2013

Phil McKeating 
phillip.mckeating@sympatico.ca

ATHLETE INFORMATION SHEET: CONCUSSIONS

It is so important that we take concussions seriously and that athletes are pulled from play once a head injury occurs. Athletes at all levels and in every single sport suffer concussions, helmet or not. A number of players careers were ended due to concussions: Eric Lindros (NHL), Paul Kariya (NHL), Cory Koskie (MLB), Matt Dunnigan (CFL), Steve Young (NFL), Elton Flatley (Rugby), Muhammed Ali (Boxing) and Chuck Liddell (UFC). Other athletes have had to take significant time off before they were well enough to get back into their sports such as Lindsay Vonn (Skier), Paul Scholes (Soccer), Aaron Hill (MLB) and probably one of the most famous in recent times, Sidney Crosby (NHL). Our brain is the most important thing we possess. You don’t allow a player back into a game with a broken leg, so they shouldn’t be back in with a brain injury and risk, not only their athletic careers, but their entire futures.
Dan O’Toole, Sports Broadcaster, TSN

CONCUSSION IS A BRAIN INJURY THAT:
• Is caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or body.
• Changes the way your brain normally works.
• Occurs during practices or games in any sport or recreational activity.
• Happens even if you haven’t been knocked out.
• Can be serious even if you’ve just been “dinged” or “had your bell rung.” All concussions should be taken seriously. A concussion can affect your ability to do work and other activities (such working on a computer, driving, or exercising). Most people with a concussion get better, but it is important to give your brain time to heal.

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF A CONCUSSION:
You can’t see a concussion, but you might notice one or more of the symptoms listed below or that you “don’t feel right” soon after, a few days after, or even weeks after the injury.
• Headache or “pressure” in the head • Nausea or vomiting • Balance problems or dizziness • Double or blurry vision • Bothered by light or noise • Difficulty paying attention
• Feeling sluggish, hazy, foggy, or groggy • Memory problems • Confusion

WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I THINK I HAVE A CONCUSSION?
• If you feel any signs, symptoms, or behaviors consistent with a concussion, you need to tell a teamate or loved one immediately. You must be removed immediately from a game and should not return to activity until evaluated and cleared by a health care provider.
• Where possible, you should be evaluated immediately by a health care provider.
• Seek medical care within 48 hours and contact your family doctor or nurse practitioner immediately to book an appointment. A family doctor or nurse practitioner can tell if you have a concussion and when it is OK to return to play.
• Give yourself time to get better. If you have a concussion, your brain needs time to heal. While your brain is still healing, you are much more likely to have another concussion. Repeat concussions can increase the time it takes for you to recover and may cause more damage to your brain. It is important to rest and not return to play until you get the OK from your health care professional that you are symptom-free.

RETURN TO PLAY:
Primary care providers can provide you with return to play protocol, and create a pathway of care action plan to best meet your individual needs.

IF YOU THINK YOU HAVE SYMPTOMS OF A CONCUSSION TELL YOUR TEAM MATE OR LOVED ONES IMMEDIATELY.

IMMEDIATE POST-CONCUSSION INSTRUCTIONS


THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS SHOULD BE OBSERVED FOR THE FIRST 24 HOURS:
 1. Contact your healthcare provider or Telehealth Ontario at 1-866-797-0000.

➡ 2. Diet - Drink only clear liquids for the first 8-12 hours and eat reduced amounts of foods 
        thereafter for the remainder of the first 24 hours.

 3. Pain Medication – Do not take any pain medication except Tylenol. Dosing instructions on the  bottle should be followed.

➡ 4. Activity – Activity should be limited within the first 48 hours, this would involve no television,  
        loud music, physical activities or work when applicable.
➡ 5. Observation – several times during the first 24 hours:
5.1 Check the athlete to be sure that he is easily aroused; that is, responds to being spoken to and when awakened  
                reacts normally.
5.2 Check for and be aware of any significant changes. (See #6 below)

➡ 6. Significant Changes – conditions may change within the next 24 hours. Contact your  
         healthcare provider or go to the nearest Emergency Room if any of the following occur:
• Persistent vomiting 
 Difficulty with arousal (see 5.2 above)                        
                        • Clear or bloody drainage from the ear or nose              
                        • Continuing or worsening headache                                                                          
                        • Seizures                                                                                         
                        • Slurred speech 
 Can’t recognize people or places – increasing confusion                                                                 
                        • Weakness or numbness in the arms or legs                                                                                                  
                        • Unusual behavior change – increasing irritability                                                                                  
                        •Loss of consciousness
           
➡ 7. Improvement – The best indication that an athlete who has suffered a significant head injury is progressing satisfactorily is that he is alert and behaving normally.
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS
PRHC: 705-743-2121 Local EMS: 911 
                                           Telehealth Ontario: 1-866-797-0000

Thursday, April 12, 2012

CONCUSSION TOOL - SUSPECT A CONCUSSION?

A concussion should be suspected in the presence of any one or more of the following:                        
1. Signs and Symptoms: 
• Headache or “pressure” in the head 
• Nausea or vomiting 
• Balance problems or dizziness            
• Double or blurry vision 
• Bothered by light or noise 
• Feeling sluggish, hazy, foggy, or groggy       
• Difficulty paying attention 
• Memory problems 
• Confusion
2. Memory Function Test:                                                                                                                                  
Failure to answer all questions correctly may suggest a concussion:                                                          
• “What arena are we at today?”                                                                                                                
• “Are we playing an early game or a later game?”                                                                                        
• “Which team scored last in this game?”                                                                                                            
• “What team did you play last game?”                                                                                                        
• “Did your team win your last game?”                                                                                                      

ACTION PLAN: If you suspect a player has had a concussion you should take the following steps:        

1. Remove the player from play. Arrange for someone to be with the player at all times.                            

2. Encourage that the player be assessed urgently if any of the following are or become present:              
• Fractured skull or penetrating trauma 
• Seizure-like activity  
• Deterioration in consciousness                                                              
• Prolonged loss of consciousness for more than 1 minute  
• Vomiting                                                  
• Unequal pupils or dilated non-reactive pupils  
• Slurring of speech • Paralysis of limb(s)                     
• Inadequate post-injury supervision                                                                                                    

3. Inform the player’s contact person (See Registration Form in Team Binder) about the possible concussion and arrange to give them the Immediate Post-Concussion Instructions Sheet. Do not allow the player to drive or leave without adult accompaniment.                                                                              

4. Encourage the athlete’s contact person to talk to the family doctor or nurse practitioner immediately for assessment.                                                                                                                                                

5. Support a player’s return to play at a later date only when he has received clearance by a healthcare provider (i.e. physician and/or nurse practitioner)                                                                                

Important Phone Numbers:                                                                                                              PRHC Emergency: 705-743-2121                                                                                                        Local EMS: 911                                                                                                                                Telehealth Ontario: 1-866-797-0000

SAFE HOCKEY PLAYING


The best way to stay in the game a long time is to play it safe! Here are 7 keys to help you get the most out of your game.

1. Be the Best Skater You Can Be! – Strong skating skills:
• Help keep your balance when you make contact with someone.
• Help develop a strong body, particularly your core, so you handle contact.
• Improve your confidence & decision making when moving around the ice.
2. Head Up – Head on a Swivel! - Keep your head up. This will let you:
• See everyone and everything around you, so you can take action to avoid accidental contact
• See where teammates are and help them keep their heads on a swivel
• See where your opponents are so you can avoid making poor decisions
3. Respect
• Respect for your opponent’s physical well- being
• Understand and respect the rules of the game
• Know how to play hockey safely
4. Know the Danger Zones! - This means you:
• Are aware that there are dangerous areas where contact may occur.
• Know to keep your head up and on a swivel when near or in those zones
• Approach these zones in a safe way
5. Angle, Angle, Angle! - Approach the boards on an angle. This helps you:
• Safely take the puck away from an opponent & stay with the play
• Keep your head up & on a swivel and your field of view is much larger
• Keep skating before; during and after you’ve retrieved the puck
6. Be Ready for Contact! - Always be prepared for physical contact. This will:
• Let you play at ease with loose muscles
• Keep your head up and on a swivel in anticipation of possible contact
• Help you communicate with teammates so everyone is ready for contact
7. Arms Up! - Get your arms up when going into the boards. This lets you:
• Absorb the impact of hitting the boards
• Avoid going head first into the boards
• Keep your head up and on a swivel