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2015 Canada Winter Games: The Game of Squash

The 2015 Canada Winter Games are underway with an array of competitions and medals to be won. One event that will be taking center stage at the Charles Jago Northern Sport Centre is the sport of Squash . The tournament has been part of the Canada Games since Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island hosted the games in 1991. Squash is a fast-paced game that is played on a four-walled court using a...Read more

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Let the 2015 Winter Games Begin!

The Canada Winter Games , which run from February 13 to March 1, 2015, will be hosted in Prince George and Northern B.C. These multi-sport games are the largest games in Canada for young athletes and are held every 2 years, alternating between summer and winter. Prince George will play host to 10 provinces and 3 territories; each carries hopes of winning the Canada Games Flag , which is awarded...Read more

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Josh Dueck

While he might represent Team Canada as a para-alpine skier, Josh Dueck still likes to experiment with the art of freestyle skiing that drew him to the sport in the first place. In 2012 he was the first sit-skier to ever complete a back flip from a ski ramp. Josh was also the recipient of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal in 2013. Dueck is always looking for new ways to push himself in his sport...Read more

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Adaptive Winter Sports

Being active is beneficial for our overall health both physically and mentally. Physical activity should be inclusive of all people, no matter their ability or disability. Now that winter is upon us, people of all abilities should be able to enjoy winter sports. For people with disabilities, adaptive winter sports can provide a great way to learn a new sport, meet new people, reconnect with...Read more

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10 Tips for reducing the risks of ski and snowboarding injuries

Winter is here and skis and snowboards are being polished up for weekends spent on the hill. Both skiing and snowboarding are excellent winter activities for adults and youth to enjoy as a recreational pastime or competitively. Propelling yourself down a mountain at high speeds does have its share of risks, so we're sharing some tips for keeping yourself and your family safe on the hill this...Read more

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Staying Active over the Holidays

SIRC Newsletter now available online: Staying Active over the Holidays This time of year means visiting with family and friends, attending holiday parties and giving gifts, so it can be difficult for most of us to stay active during the holidays. The good news is that staying active doesn’t have to be that hard; recruiting your friends and family can increase the fun, add motivation and create...Read more

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Growing into Biathlon

/*--> */ The word biathlon is of Greek origin and means "two tests". The sport of biathlon combines the two sports of skiing and shooting . Athletes must complete a cross country ski race stopping throughout the course to shoot at a series of targets. The sport is challenging both physically and mentally. It is not just about being the fastest skier, athletes must control their body and relax...Read more

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