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NEWSLETTER - Winter 2009-2010
Issue No. 28

PEI s First Indoor

Soccer Complex

Story inside on Page 16

[email protected]

www.recreationpei.ca
40 Enman Crescent

Charlottetown, PE

C1E 1E6

Tel: 902-892-6445

fax: 902-368-4548

Contents

Board of Management 2009-2010

Executive

President
Barbara Mullaly
39 Warburton Dr
Charlottetown, PE C1A 8Z3

Vice President
JP Desrosiers
Event Development Officer
City of Summerside
511 Notre Dame St.
Summerside, PE C1N 5G2

Presidents Report
Tobacco Free Sport and Recreation Facilities

[email protected]
(902) 894-4707

CSA Playspace Standard

SOGO Active- $500 youth grants

Free Playground Inspection Program

[email protected]
(902) 439-1920

Jumpstart
Doug Moore Scholarship

Secretary
Amy Duncan
40 Enman Cres
Charlottetown, PE C1E 1E6

[email protected]
(902) 367-2250

Treasurer
Donna Butler
PO Box 178
Cornwall, PE C0A 1H0

[email protected]
628-8513 Ext 221

Brookvale Nordic and Alpine Centres

Special Olympics PEI Releases New Book
Canada Games a Huge Success
Exercise and Cold Weather
Island East Cycling Event
North Rustico Adults Get Active

Directors and Committee Chairs

Advocacy

Regular Calibration of CO Monitors Imperative

Position currently vacant

PEI Healthy Eating Alliance

Promotion and Communication

James Sullivan
[email protected]
CARI
(902) 569-5684 Ext 235
PO Box 2112
Charlottetown, PE C1A 7N7

NEW PEI Sledge Hockey Program

Canadian Parks and Recreation Association Update

Programs (Recreation & Physical Activity)

Dale McIsaac
[email protected]
c/o Bluefield High School
(902) 675-7480 Ext 223
924 Colville Road
Hampshire, PE C0A 1Y0
Facilities
Kim Meunier
Manager
Parks and Recreation
Town of Cornwall, PE C0A 1H0
Leadership and Training
Jennifer Dignan
Holland College
140 Weymouth St.
Charlottetown, PE C1A 4Z1
Parks
Nancy McMinn
PO Box 98
Charlottetown, PE C1A 4B7
Executive Director
Beth Grant
40 Enman Cres
Charlottetown, PE C1E 1E6
Government Liaison
Marguerite Arsenault
Access PEI Souris
PO Box 550
Souris, PE C0A 2B0

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Managing Winter Risks Workshop

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New Ellis Field in OLeary

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Upgrades at OLeary Community Sport Center

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PEIs First Indoor Soccer Complex

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[email protected]
(902) 628-6260 Ext 225

Charlottetown Civic Center Renovations

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CBC Be A Hometown Hockey Hero

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[email protected]
(902) 566-9326

Thank you to the

advertisers in this Issue:
Centre Ice
Centaur Products
CIMCO
DMA Planning and Management Services
Henderson Recreation Ltd.
I.B. Storey Professional Energy Solutions
Jet Ice Ltd.
Kan-Go-Roo Playgrounds
Kwik Kopy Printing
Mycom Canada
Outdoor-Fit Exercise Systems
Saunders Equipment Ltd.

[email protected]
(902) 629-4026

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(902) 892-6445

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(902) 687-7041

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Recreation PEI

Winter 2009-2010

President s Report

PRESIDENT S REPORT
We are now six months into the operation of the reconstituted
Recreation PEI, the combination of Rec PEI and PEI Active Living.
It has been a busy time; Beth Grant, our Executive Director,
has ably guided continuing programs, while at the same time
the executive and board have been focused on the elements
necessary to move forward in our expanded mandate.

Donna Butler, the Treasurer, has done an excellent job on

getting a good handle on our finances and establishing a
realistic budget to guide our operations. With that complete
we have hired a part-time bookkeeper to keep the financial
records and to provide us with timely, accurate financial
updates.

Just this past week Francois Caron facilitated a planning

session for us, with the help of many of our partners and other
invitees. The group worked to define a possible list of work for
each of our committee areas:

Recreation P.E.I. will continue to coordinate a menu of

programs that encourage and help youngsters participate
such as SOGO Active and Jump Start. It will also work with
communities to help them offer quality safe activities with
programs such as Everybody Gets to Play, High Five and
playground inspections.

Advocacy & Partnership

Promotion & Communication
Facilities
Programs (Recreation & Physical Activity)
Parks
Leadership & Training

With the financial help of the Public Health Agency of

Canada(PHAC), Recreation PEI will begin an exciting bilateral
in partnership with the Sport and Recreation Division of the
Department of Communities, Cultural Affairs and Labour. The
focus of the bilateral will be the objective of a more physically
active Prince Edward Island.

The Board of Directors will now use these lists to set priorities
that will guide the work of each committee over the next year.

In conclusion, I want to congratulate organizers of the very

successful P.E.I. 2009 Canada Games. There is a tremendous
opportunity for recreation and physical activity to build on
the excitement of all activity, the effort of volunteers, and the
use of upgraded and new facilities.

I also am pleased to report that all of the paper work for the
incorporation of the organization is now complete and our legal
name is now Recreation P.E.I. Inc. and we are registered with
the province.

Barb Mullaly
President, Recreation P.E.I.

for a customized sign will be given to communities, when they

adopt the policy. This project is supported through financial
contributions from the Canadian Cancer Society - PEI Division
and Heart and Stroke Foundation of PEI.

3 More Island Communities adopt

Tobacco Free Outdoor Recreation
Facilities Policy!
Congratulations to Souris,
North Rustico and Crapaud

Recreation PEI, would like to invite your community to book a

free presentation, on establishing tobacco free outdoor facilities
in your municipality. Please feel free to contact Frank Morrison
to meet with your community (tel: 902-672-2567). The
presentation can be customized from 20 minutes to 45 minutes
in length, depending on your needs.

Recreation PEI is pleased to announce that Island communities

Souris, North Rustico and Crapaud have joined communities
Stratford, Borden-Carlton, Tignish, Alberton, OLeary,
Summerside, Charlottetown, Cardigan and Souris in adopting
new Tobacco Free Outdoor Recreation Facility policy.
Frank Morrison is the Manager of the Tobacco Free Outdoor
Recreation Facility Project . Numerous presentations have been
made to municipal managing bodies (Boards, Councils, etc.).
over the last several months. Frank explains the benefits of
having tobacco free outdoor recreation facilities, and how to
implement policy. He provides communities with a ready made
policy template and uses Stratford as a champion. A grant

Safety programs Recreation PEI has supported in the past are

arena safety netting, carbon monoxide monitors, scholarships
for arena operators training programs, the Healthy Rink Initiative
and the External Automated Defibrillator (AED) Grant Program.
Recreation PEI promotes the benefits of recreation, and endorses
all policy that will make our facilities a safer place to be.

Recreation PEI Newsletter - Winter 2009-2010

CSA Standards

Canadian Standards
Association childrens
playspaces AND
EQUIPMENT standard

that falls from the decks often occur when children climb up and
over protective barriers. The standard also includes requirements
for emerging play elements, specifically a new requirement for
swings designed for multiple users, and includes both Imperial
and Metric measurements.

Compliance with all CSA standards is voluntary unless mandated

by government or enforced by regulatory authorities. In regards
to the Childrens Playspaces and Equipment standard, it is at the
discretion of government or regulatory authorities to determine if,
and how, they will adopt the standard. The CSA-Z614 Childrens
Playspaces and Equipment standard may be purchased online
at www.shopcsa.ca, or by contacting CSA Sales at 1-800-4636727 or [email protected].

2007 annex helps designers make playspaces more inclusive for

children with disabilities
The 2007 CSA-Z614 Childrens Playspaces and Equipment
standard includes an annex intended to provide guidance on
how to design playspaces to be more inclusive for children with
disabilities. An estimated four per cent of children in Canada,
or 154,720 children aged five to fourteen have disabilities.[4]
Changes to the fall heights for elevated platforms and recognition
of emerging play elements such as multi-user to-fro swings are
also new. The scope of the standard is directed toward public
playspace equipment designed for children 18-months to 12-years
and does not apply to family daycares as defined by provincial or
territorial childcare regulations.

CSA Z614-07 Childrens Playspaces and Equipment

Standard
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The intent of the standard is to minimize the likelihood of lifethreatening or debilitating injuries caused by head entanglements,
strangulations or serious falls while still engaging children with
stimulating, creative and challenging play environments.
According to Health Canada, 18 playground deaths have been
reported since 1982. Seventeen of these deaths were due to
strangulation when drawstrings, skipping ropes, scarves, or loose
clothing became entangled in playground equipment or fences, or
when a child wearing a bike helmet got his/her head trapped in an
opening in playground equipment. The other death was the result
of a head fracture.[1] Additionally, each year an estimated 20,000
to 30,000children in Canada are treated in hospital emergency
departments for playground injuries[2]and, of those, about 1,700
will require admission to hospital.[3]

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In the 2007 edition, the Technical Committee has introduced

changes to the fall heights for elevated platforms that recognize

Recreation PEI Newsletter - Winter 2009-2010

How your organization

can help PEI youth get
active with Sogo Active.

Sogo Active

National physical activity program links youth and local

organizations and offers cool incentives.

Sogo Active is a national program to inspire youth to get physically

active. Its been called the sickest way to live healthy and is
online at www.sogoactive.com.
In addition to getting teens involved, Sogo Active is also recruiting
local organizations to become Community Hosts. Community
Hosts are local groupsfrom sports teams to after-school
or lunch tiem programs to youth groupsthat offer support,
facilities, equipment or expertise to Sogo Active youth.

Organizations are typically involved in recreation, active

transportation, youth engagement, sport participation, active living,
public health, groups working with youth with disabilities, groups
working with disadvantaged youth, aboriginal organizations,
faith organizations, multicultural groups and other sectors that
support physical activity, such as outdoor recreation and dance.
Local groups can sign up to be Community Hosts through the
website at www.sogoactive.com. Sogo Active is free and will
help organizations make connections with youth, encourage
physical activity and build leadership skills. Community Hosts
will also help youth participants access community micro-grants
up to $500 to fund their youth-led activities.

Sogo Active. A program presented by Coca-Cola Canada in collaboration with

ParticipACTION.

Here are some examples of SOGO Programs funded on P.E.I.

1. Wii Fit System to provide a virtual Recreation Facility for

youth meeting place. $500
2. Assortment of Basic Sports Equipment purchased for youth
group to be active year round. $500
3. Boxing Program for youth. Engages youth in physical activity
and teaches anger management. Equipment bought to enlarge
class capacity from 12 to 20.
4. Adapted Aquatics program for youth with disabilities. Funding
to travel to pool and pay for pool time. $500
To find out more about Sogo Active and to sign up as a youth or
Community Host organization, go to www.sogoactive.com, or call
Beth at the Recreation PEI Office at 902-892-6445.

Sogo Active. A program presented by Coca-Cola Canada in collaboration with ParticipACTION.

Recreation PEI Newsletter - Winter 2009-2010

Play Safe

Free Playground
Inspection Program

Workshop Sessions:

Recreation PEI is available to conduct presentations/ workshops

to interested community groups and organizations on the issue
of playground safety. Please contact our office.

How To Apply:

Please note that this program is being administered on a first

come first serve basis. Our ability to complete consultations will
be based on demand. It may be a period of weeks before your
consultation can be completed

Contact Information:

For more information on the Playground Safety Program or to

request a consultation please contact us at:

Background:
Playground facilities are the most common and widely used
recreation facilities that exist in our Island communities. They
provide countless hours of enjoyment for our children. As
owners and operators of these facilities you have a responsibility
to ensure that we are providing the safest possible play
environment for our children. The purpose of the playground
safety program is to reduce the number of playground injuries
by providing education and information to owners and operators
of playgrounds in Prince Edward Island.

Recreation PEI
Ph [902] 892-6445
Fax[902] 368-4548
Email:[email protected]

About the Program:

The Playground Safety Program involves a site visit by a trained
consultant certified through the National Playground Safety
Institute. The consultant will guide the owner / operator through
an inspection process to identify any potential risks to its
users. Following the inspection, the owner/operator will receive
a report detailing any recommended changes or maintenance
practices that should be followed. Recommendations will be
based on national playspace and equipment guidelines as
outlined by the Canadian Standards Association [CSA].
Please note that this program is designed to assist and support
operators to improve the level of safety in their playgrounds.
While recommendations will be provided, owners/operators
will continue to determine what changes shall be made to their
facilities. Future upgrades shall be the responsibility of the
owner/operator and not the Playground Safety Program.
This program is being offered at no charge to communities, day
care operators, and other publicly operated facilities.

Sponsoring Organizations:
The Playground Safety Program is being administered through
Recreation PEI. Recreation PEI is a provincial non-profit
organization that is committed to the provision of quality
recreation programs and facilities across the province.
The program is sponsored/supported by the Sport and
Recreation Division of the Dept. of Communities and Cultural
Affairs and labour and the Healthy Child Development Strategy.

Recreation PEI Newsletter - Winter 2009-2010

Move more this winter

The Doug Moore

Scholarship Fund

Jet Ice Limited, annually invites applicants for the Doug Moore
Scholarship Fund, dedicated to the memory of Mr. Doug Moore. Doug,
the founder of Jet Ice Limited, was the Chief Engineer at Maple Leaf
Gardens in Toronto for 30 years. During his 40 years of service in our
industry, Doug developed ice making concepts and theories that are
recognized and accepted as standard in our facilities today. This Fund
is based on his belief that any individual can achieve their goals with a
little nudge of confidence and encouragement along the way.

Canadian Tire JumpStart is a charitable program created

by the Canadian Tire JumpStart Foundation to help
kids in financial need participate in organized sports
and recreation. National in scope but local in its focus,
Canadian Tire JumpStart helps kids in need get active by
providing funds to help offset the cost of registration fees,
equipment and transportation.

This Scholarship is dedicated to providing opportunities within the ice

making forum for those candidates who are in true need and may not
otherwise be able to afford the associated academic costs.

The only criteria to apply for funding will be that the recipient work
full time in the field of Recreation or be attending a post secondary
institution in a related discipline. They must demonstrate commitment
and desire to learn and to actively participate in their ongoing professional
development within the ice making community. The courses should
represent leading edge, industry-related learning opportunities that
prepare practitioners for the ever changing world of professional ice
making.

The P.E.I. Local Chapter is made up of community leaders

from KidSport P.E.I., Recreation PEI and Canadian Tire
Associate Dealers. These organizations help to deliver the
program effectively and identify kids who would benefit
from the program.
TM

Guidelines for funding:

- ages 4 to 18
- up to $200 per child.
- it is meant to fund a physical activity that is held over a
season (6 months)
- available to members of the same family in the
same season.
- funding will be used for registration fees and
equipment.

Recreation PEI will allocate $1000 for the Doug Moore

Scholarship for 2009. Deadline for applications is March 1 , 2010.

The International Icemakers Society supports professional development

within the ice making community and would like to assist candidates in
achieving their personal and professional goals says Deborah Wilcock,
Jet Ice General Manager.

Brookvale Nordic
& Alpine Centers have the
Early-Bird Season Pass

Eligibility for Funding: Based on financial need.

TO APPLY FOR THIS PROGRAM CONTACT THE

APPROPRIATE ORGANIZATION:

Brookvale Nordic and Alpine Centers have the Early-Bird Season Pass
available until December 19th. They can be purchase at Sporting
Intentions on North River Road, Outer Limits in Stratford, Source for
Sports in Summerside and Brookvale Alpine Center (Monday to Friday
7:30 until 4:00 pm). Nordic $42.00, Alpine - Adult $194.25 Student
$168.00.

FOR ORGANIZED SPORTS:

KidsSport PEI
PO Box 302, Charlottetown, PE, C1A 7K7
tel: (902) 368-4110
(Soccer, Baseball, Basketball, Hockey, Gymnastics,
Competitive Swimming, Swimming Lessons,
Racquet Sports, etc.)

Introductory Cross-Country Skiing For Juniors

Where: Brookvale Nordic Center
When: Saturdays starting January 9, 2010

10:00 am - 12:00 noon for 8 weeks.
Who: Ages 8 - 12 years old. All athletes would be enrolled under the
Biathlon Bears program but focus on skiing only.
Coach: John MacKinnon
Cost: $40 per child which includes trail fees but not ski rental which
will cost $3.00 per session.
Registration: Advance registration by December 19 or at the Nordic
Center on January 9th.
Contact: Ruth DeLong at [email protected] or 566-2393.

FOR RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES:

Recreation PEI
40 Enman Crescent,
Charlottetown, PE, C1E1E6
tel: (902) 892-6445
(Community Recreation Department Programs, Dance, Some
Gym or Walking Track Memberships, a Package of Passes to
Go Swimming, Yoga, Pilates, Aquafitness, Aerobics, Bowling,
Activities for those that are Physically and Intellectually
llenged, Golf, Cycling Clubs, X-country Skiing, etc.)

Recreation PEI Newsletter - Winter 2009-2010

Special Olympics PEI

releases new book

Athletes will be competing

in the sports of softball;
swimming; track & field;
5-pin and 10-pin bowling
during the week of July
12 17, 2010. We
are very excited about
Team PEI 2010. says
Chef de Mission, Charity
Sheehan. The 2010
Special Olympics Canada
National Summer Games will bring together over 1400 athletes,
coaches and mission staff from ten provinces and two territories,
competing in eight different sports.

Make No Small Plans!

In celebration of the 40th Anniversary of Special Olympics in

Canada, a new commemorative book Make No Small Planshas
been released. Your purchase of this book will help to create
awareness and raise much needed funds. Make No Small Plans
traces the growth of Special Olympics in Canada while honouring
those who know it best. From striking archival photographs to
touching recollections by volunteers and supporters, including
NHL legends Wayne Gretzky and Bobby Smith, this retrospective
is a fitting tribute to a movement that has enriched the lives of
thousands of Canadians over four decades.

Team members will be busy over the next year training weekly,
attending training camps and fundraising as they prepare for
London. For a full listing of Team PEI, go to www.sopei.com

Available in hardcover
($29.95 CDN) and
softcover ($19.95
CDN) in both English &
French versions.

SOPEI Announces New

Executive Director
Ms. Valerie Downe has joined SOPEI as our new Executive
Director, effective October 13, 2009. Valerie brings a wealth
of experience, depth, maturity, and a passion for working with
persons with intellectual disabilities, to her new position. She can
be reached by phone at 368-8919 or via e-mail at vdowne@
sopei.com.

Further inquiries
please contact
Tracey Rochon
Tel: (902) 368-8919
Fax: (902) 892-4553
Email: [email protected]

Thank you to our Provincial Platinum Sponsors

Special Olympics Open House

Day a resounding Success!
On November 24th, Special
Olympics PEI held an open
house to celebrate 40 years
of Special Olympics in Canada
and to officially launch the 40th
Anniversary
commemorative
book Make No Small Plans.
Government officials, supporters,
sponsors, athletes, parents and
coaches came out to celebrate
this monumental milestone!

Team PEI 2010 Announced

30 athletes and 11 coaches and mission staff have been selected
to represent PEI at the 2010 Special Olympics Canada National
Summer Games next July in London, Ontario.

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Minister Bertrams
resolution in the
Legislature to celebrate
Team Prince Edward
Island and the 2009
Canada Games

2009 Canada Games

Team PEI not only did outstanding in the ranking, they were also
recognized by their peers by winning the Jack Pelech Award. This
award is presented at each Canada Games to the team who best
combines competitive performance, good sportsmanship, and a
spirit of fair play, cooperation and friendship. This is a wonderful
tribute to our province, our athletes, and our Island culture. PEI
mission staff were also recognized by winning the Claude Hardy
Award. Since 2001 the Claude Hardy Award has been presented
at each Canada Games to the mission team who best exhibits
leadership, cooperation, integrity and esprit de corps. These are
all amazing accomplishments which should be recognized and
congratulated.

I want to take the opportunity to recognize our chef de mission,

Franois Caron, and our assistant chef, Joanne Wallace, who
did a tremendous job leading Team PEI in a successful 2009
Canada Games. We couldnt have done it without you. I want
to take a moment to thank our president and our host society,
to Joe Spriet. I want to thank Wayne Carew, VP and friends of
the games. I would like to thank the Canada Games Council for
giving us the opportunity to host this magnificent event. I want
to thank our high performance committee under the leadership
of Alan MacAdam, along with Jim Rand, Dave MacNeil, Dr. John
Thompson, and Ted Lawlor.
It was certainly a wonderful opportunity to be able to serve as
minister of sport in this province during this time. I took that with
great pride to be able to be part of this. I want to really thank,
too, our department. They put in a tremendous amount of work.
To my deputy minister Tracey Cutcliffe, to my director of sport
John Morrison, Ted Lawlor, Autumn Tremere, communications,
and Mary Ellen Moerike.

This resolution is celebrating our Team Prince Edward Island and

the Canada Games. For the opening ceremonies -you could feel
the energy and excitement. This was the kick-off event for an
outstanding two weeks of celebrating athleticism and the arts.
Since 1967, when the Canada Games were first held in Quebec
City, this biannual celebration of sports and culture has brought
together our nations best in the spirit of sportsmanship, national
pride and the pursuit of excellence.
I specifically want to thank the Canada Games Host Society, the
Board of Management, Sport PEI, our mission staff, and, of course,
the many talented athletes and artists who proudly represented
our province. We had 235 Island athletes, three artists as part of
Team PEI, 15 mission staff, and 63 coaches and managers, all
of whom were wonderful ambassadors for Prince Edward Island.

Anyone that was here from across Canada commented on what

the beauty of our wonderful province was and how hospitable we
were. Its been many years of planning, and it was a success. We
did it, province-wide, we did it!

PEI may be Canadas smallest province, but we stood our ground

at the 2009 Canada Games and our Team PEI athletes had their
very best performance in summer games ever, winning four
medals.

Thank you very much.

These venues, such as the new ball diamond in OLeary, the

revitalized tennis courts in
Victoria Park, the world class golfing in Brudenell, our new
athletics facility in
Charlottetown, they demonstrated that PEI has the capability to
host large scale events in a variety of disciplines. Whether you
were in Alberton for softball, Brookvale for cycling, Charlottetown
for swimming, Clinton for rowing, Souris for soccer, the list goes
on. We had wonderful venues, and dedicated, trained volunteers,
and I think thats very important that the success of all these
venues was thanks to the many volunteers that came from the
Prince Edward Island community and beyond to make it such a
wonderful success.

Minister Carolyn Bertram

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Exercise & Cold Weather

Choose appropriate gear. If its dark, wear reflective clothing. To

stay steady on your feet, choose footwear with enough traction
to prevent falls. Wear a helmet for skiing, snowboarding and
snowmobiling.

Stay motivated, fit and safe

Cold weather doesnt have to mean putting outdoor exercise on
ice. Heres how to exercise safely even when its 20 below. \

Stay Fit

Remember sunscreen. Its as easy to get sunburned in winter as

in summer even more so if youre exercising in the snow or at
high altitudes. Wear a sunscreen that blocks both UVA and UVB
rays and has an SPF of at least 15 or higher. Use a lip balm that
contains sunscreen, and protect your eyes from snow and ice
glare with dark glasses or goggles.

By Mayo Clinic staff

Winter can frustrate the most motivated exercisers. And if youre
not so motivated, its all too easy to pack your workout gear away
with your summer clothes. But keeping up your exercise routine
in cold weather can be rewarding.

Head into the wind. Youll be less likely to get chilled on the way
back if you end your workout when you may be sweaty
with the wind at your back.

For one thing, outdoor exercise is a sure cure for cabin fever and
the winter blues. And it increases energy, which can be sapped by
gloomy weather. Exercise also bolsters your immune system
studies show that moderate exercisers get 20 to 30 percent fewer
colds than nonexercisers do. And, you wont have to scramble to
get in shape for swimsuit season.

Drink plenty of fluids. Drink water or sports drinks before,

during and after your workout even if youre not thirsty. You
can become just as dehydrated in the cold as in the heat from
sweating, breathing and increased urine production.

If youre not looking forward to another winter of pounding

endless miles on the treadmill or power walking the malls, the
good news is that you dont have to. With the right clothing and a
little planning, cold-weather exercise can be safe, effective and,
yes, fun.

Pay attention to wind chill. The wind can penetrate your clothes
and remove the insulating layer of warm air that surrounds your
body. Fast motion such as skiing, running, cycling or skating
also creates wind chill because it increases air movement
past your body. When the temperature is 10 F (-12.2 C) and the
air is calm, skiing at 20 miles an hour creates a wind chill of
minus 9 (-22.8 C). If the temperature dips well below zero (-17.8
C), choose an indoor activity instead.

Taking it outside
Heres how to get the most out of your cold-weather workout:
Check with your doctor. Experts say that almost everyone can
exercise safely in the cold, including people with asthma and
heart problems. If you have health concerns, get your doctors OK.
Layer it on. One of the biggest mistakes cold-weather exercisers
make is dressing too warmly. Exercise generates a considerable
amount of heat enough to make you feel like its 30 degrees
warmer than it really is. At the same time, once you start to tire
and the sweat dries, you can get chilled. The solution? Dress in
layers that you can remove as soon as you start to sweat and then
put back on as needed. Start with a thin layer of synthetic material
such as polypropylene, which draws sweat away from your body.
Avoid cotton, which stays wet next to your skin. Next, try fleece
for insulation. Top this with a waterproof, breathable outer layer.
A heavy down jacket or vest will cause most people to overheat.
If youre naturally lean, though, youll need more insulation than
someone who is heavier. If its very cold (about 0 F or -17.8 C) or
you have asthma, wear a face mask or a scarf over your mouth.
Protect your extremities. When its cold, blood is shunted to your
bodys core, leaving your hands and feet vulnerable to frostbite.
Try wearing a thin pair of gloves under a pair of heavier gloves or
mittens lined with wool or fleece. You might want to buy exercise
shoes a half-size larger than usual to allow for thick thermal
socks or an extra pair of regular socks. And dont forget a hat or
headband 30 to 40 percent of your body heat is lost through
your head.

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Stay motivated. When its cold outdoors, theres no need to hit

the couch. With a little knowledge and fortitude, you can meet
the challenges and reap the rewards of winter exercise.

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Island East Cycling

Event 2009

North Rustico Adults

Get Active and Role
Model for Children

Island East Cycling Event 2009 was held on the Confederation

Trail on the first weekend of October. Coordinator Grace Blackette
said great weather for all three days was an asset for both the
organizers and 132 cyclists. The weekend event started in Winsloe
on Friday evening and ended at Tracadie Community Centre where
participants enjoyed refreshments and entertainment.

The Community of North Rustico decided that when adults take

their children to the park wouldnt it be great, if they could be
active while their children are playing. Not only is the Outdoor Fit
Exercise Multi-Gym great for the adults to use, but the children
playing see the adults being active, and hopefully when they grow
up they will follow this pattern of being active.

Tourism Minister Valerie Docherty, MP Lawrence MacAulay as well

as MLAs Buck Watts and Cynthia Dunsford participated in the
official opening on Saturday morning. At 11am the cyclists headed
to the historic community of St Peters where they enjoyed lunch.
Angela Gallant and John Hume provided afternoon entertainment
for the group.

Our Boardwalk overlooking North Rustico Bay is enjoyed by all

ages and we now want our Community Park to follow the same
pattern.
Weve had quite a few people trying it out, and I think as people
get use to it - it will be constantly busy.

On Sunday morning Murray Harbour Community hosted a

breakfast feast for the many participants who cycled to Wood
Islands for food and a frolic hosted by the Development Corporation
and Garnie Buell and Friends.




... continued on Page 11.

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Island East Cycling Event 2009 continued...

Safety

Event Chair Phil Arbing and Island Trails President Barb Trainor
were both very pleased with the large number of cyclists and the
community participation.
The evaluation forms recommended a repeat event in 2010 and the
organization is looking at suggested routes.
For more information on this or other events visit:
www.islandtrails.ca or call Grace Blackette at 902-583-2412

Regular calibration of
Carbon Monoxide
Monitors is imperative!

Carbon Monoxide Monitors must be calibrated regularly. They

should be calibrated every three months during the ice season,
with a log kept of the dates of calibration. The unit should be
handled carefully and stored in a clean environment. If the unit falls
or gets bumped, it should be calibrated immediately.
An employer must keep a work place safe and without risk to health;
this includes air quality. It is imperative that the CO Monitors be
calibrated regularly, as part of the original agreement in receiving
the PEI government subsidy grant, for the purchase of the units.
Thank you for being a partner in the PEI Healthy Rink Initiative.

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PEI Healthy Eating

Alliance (HEA)
Monkey See, Monkey Do!

Its no secret that children model the behaviour of their adult role
models, especially their parents. This holds true for eating habits
too! If you run out the door in the morning without taking time to
eat breakfast, your children will notice. If your children see you
drinking milk and eating vegetables with your meals, theyll notice
that too. If parents want children to eat healthy, the best thing
they can do is to model healthy eating habits themselves!

New Sledge Hockey

Program for Islanders

Try Something New

Whenever you can, try to eat meals together as a family. Families

who eat together tend to eat more variety of foods including
vegetables, fruit and milk. Mealtime is a great opportunity for
parents to model healthy eating habits to their children, discuss
activities of the day and share family values. Taste preferences
and eating habits start early in life and they are strongly influenced
by family and peers.

ParaSport and Recreation PEI, in partnership with Hockey PEI, is

delighted to announce that a new sledge hockey program will be
offered to Islanders this fall.

Beginning in November, practices for this fast and exciting sport

will be held once a week, alternating between the MacLauchlan
Arena in Charlottetown (from 9.00-10.00pm), and Credit Union
Place in Summerside (9.30-10.30am). Various demonstrations
are also being planned for rinks across the Island.

Here are a few ideas to help you promote healthy eating habits
and be a positive role model:
Eat breakfast.
Eat meals with your children!
Turn off the TV during meal time.
Drink milk.
Have fruit washed and ready to eat for snacks.
Eat vegetables with your meals.
Talk about the food, where it came from, how it was prepared
and how it makes them feel.
Be active everyday.
Involve children in planning and preparing meals.
Avoid food battles and power struggles.
Provide praise for good choices.

We are very pleased to partner with ParaSport and Recreation

PEI to offer this sledge hockey program, said Gordie Whitlock,
President of Hockey PEI. The program will certainly provide
exposure, and help grow the sport in the province.

Funding for the program has been made available through the
2008 World Sledge Hockey Legacy Fund. Sledge hockey is
primarily a sport for individuals with a physical disability, and is
one of the most popular of the Paralympic sports. It is currently
enjoying a high profile in the province, helped by the hosting of
the 2008 World Sledge Hockey Challenge in Charlottetown, and
the play of Summersides Billy Bridges, who is recognized as one
of the best sledge hockey athletes in the world. Charlottetown will
once again be hosting the 2009 World Sledge Hockey Challenge.
The Island program has been developed for persons with a
physical disability, however anybody looking for a new athletic
challenge is welcome to come and experience the sport.

Heres a recipe that the whole family can enjoy! Enjoy it as

breakfast, a snack, or dessert!
Breakfast Parfait
cup (125 ml) vanilla yogurt
cup (125 ml) fruit (strawberries, apples, raspberries,
blueberries, sliced bananas, pineapple chunks, melon or canned
fruit cocktail in its own juice)
cup (125 ml) low fat granola
1 tbsp (15 ml) honey (optional)

The association is also seeking individuals who might be

interested in volunteering or coaching with the program. Coaching
certification will be provided by Hockey PEI at no cost.

Anybody interested in playing sledge hockey or volunteering

with the program, is asked to contact Tracy Stevenson at the
ParaSport and Recreation PEI office at 902-368-4540, or visit
the website at www.parasportpei.ca.

Spoon of yogurt into a glass. Top with of fruit, then sprinkle

with granola. Repeat for another layer. Drizzle with honey. Enjoy!
If you make it ahead of time to bring for lunch or to have for
breakfast, sprinkle the granola on just before eating. Makes 1
serving.

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Recreation PEI recently

held a Managing Winter
Risks Workshop

Update on the
Canadian Parks
and Recreation
Association

Winter Fun

November 4th, 2009

In an effort to help our members deal with safety and liability

concerns associated with winter activities, Recreation PEI
recently hosted a Managing Winter Risks workshop. This
workshop was attended by recreation professionals from across
the province. The course covered many areas on the liabilities
and risks associated with winter use of parks and facilities and
the steps to take to improve service delivery and operation of
departments. Using many examples of liability losses and injuries,
workshop leader, Doug Wyseman drove home the need for
written policies and procedures, and provided same in a manual
that was provided to all participants attending this session. Topics
discussed included winter trail use, toboggan hills, outdoor and
indoor rinks, ski slopes, frozen ponds, winter golf course use, and
much more!

At the special general meeting of CPRA on June 22nd, 2009,

a new governance structure for the association was adopted
which resulted in the creation of a national alliance of provincial
and territorial partners. Each P/T partner has identified a
representative (and alternate) to sit on the CPRA Board of
Directors and three meetings of the new Board have occurred:
by teleconference on July 14th and September 29th; in person
on October 27/28 immediately preceding the annual conference
of the Alberta Recreation and Parks Association. We are very
pleased to report positive progress to our general membership
across the country.
Our October agenda set out some key objectives:
To review in detail the financial situation of CPRA
To discuss short-term strategic priorities;
To consider ways to evolve our shared leadership and
accountability model.

The presenter was Doug Wyseman , he has been involved in risk

management since 1973. He has presented at many parks and
recreation related workshops all over North America.

The Board of Directors approved the CPRA audit for the fiscal year
ended March 31st, 2009.

Doug has worked in the public sector as risk manager for a

large Canadian municipality and in the private sector for insurers
of municipalities and sports organizations. He has served on
the Board of Directors of the Canadian Parks and Recreation
Association, where he assisted in playground safety initiatives
and with CPRA to combat abuse and harassment in recreation.
The Risk and Recreation training program that he developed has
now been presented from Halifax to Honolulu, with organizations
such as NRPA and the Public Risk Management Association.

The Board engaged in a mapping exercise to identify strategic

priorities. A strategic development committee will evolve this
work, focusing on a communications strategy/protocol, renewing
the Canada Gets Active project next year, and developing a
framework for a national recreation summit in 2011 and a
renewed engagement with our strategic partners including but
not limited to the Interprovincial Sport and Recreation Council
(ISRC), the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) and the
Canadian Parks Council (CPC).
Parks and Recreation Ontario (PRO) will be hosting a national
exchange during their annual forum in Niagara Falls, April 6-10,
2010. Details will be sent to the general membership as they
become available.
The October meeting saw full participation by all members of
the alliance and there was a strong sense of collaboration and
partnership that set the foundation for a renewed and revitalized
CPRA. The Interim Executive Director of CPRA, is Chantal
Courchesne of AMCES (Association Management, Consulting and
Evaluation Services). Chantal will be leading the development of
a business plan for adoption by the Board in April 2010.
The new CPRA Board promises a bold and bright future for the
renewed CPRA alliance.

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New Ellis Field in O Leary
Building a Legacy
A project that was years in the making and longed for by many for
quite some time finally arrived in the Spring of 2009. For years the
Community of OLeary had plans for a new ballfield facility and
with the announcement of the Canada Games coming to PEI for
the Summer of 2009 there was no better time to make it happen.
In the Summer of 2008 literally tons and tons of ground was
moved, inserted, worked and shaped into the wonderful facility it
is today. The facility has since come to be known as Ellis Field Home of the Eagles named after longtime local softball supporter
Warren Ellis for his years of donating his time and money to youth
teams in the Community.

Upgrades
Underway at

the O Leary Community

Sport Centre

With the potential that the Canada Games would use this facility
as one of its sites it was designed specifically for female softball.
It was the only softball site to do so for the Canada Games. Of
course all others met the standards but with the use of temporary
fencing, not the case with Ellis Field which was built to scale. Also
the field itself offered something no other softball field did with
its distinct clay surface on the infield. From players, to coaches,
to visiting spectators, to Softball Canada reps, Ellis Field was a hit
from the opening pitch and the positive feedback we heard came
as often as the fans. The buzz around the sport, that not only the
Games, but this venue created was amazing. As small a part the
community played with 3 games over 3 days, the outcome was
huge. It truly has left a lasting legacy on a community that has
supported the sport of softball on many levels over the years.

Sport in O Leary

Communities, Cultural Affairs

and Labour

The Honourable Carolyn Bertram, Minister of Communities,

Cultural Affairs and Labour, along with Robert Henderson, MLA
for OLeary - Inverness, recently visited the OLeary Community
Sport Centre, which is undergoing major renovations thanks in
part to funding provided through the Provinces Island Community
Fund.

The OLeary Community Sport Centre provides a facility for the

community to come together for special events, hockey games,
figure skating and community skates. Being physically active is an
important element to a healthy lifestyle and a vibrant community,
said Minister Bertram. The Province is pleased to contribute to
these important upgrades which will help to sustain the facility
and make it more energy efficient.

Since the Games, the outfield fence has been extended and now
Ellis Field is capable of hosting any level of Softball. In fact to hold
the standard to its highest the Community currently has plans in
place to add a lighting system. With a lighted field our intention
is not just in hosting regional and national tournaments but to
offer the best product we can to all our participants young and
old. For years the sport of softball has thrived in this West Prince
Community and going forward into it is our intention to continue
the growth in the sport with this top notch Ellis Field in place
this is more attainable than ever.

The Province has contributed $38,850 through the Island

Community Fund towards the $92,500 project. The project will
consist of upgrades to the plumbing and electrical systems, as
well as new insulation, windows, doors and lighting.

Tylan Robinson
Recreation Director
Community of OLeary

Committed to in Budget 2008, the Island Community Fund

represents a provincial investment of $27.5 million towards the
infrastructure needs of Prince Edward Island communities. The
Island Community Fund is just one component of the over $80
million the province is investing in infrastructure for our one Island
community.
For more information about provincial infrastructure initiatives,
visit www.gov.pe.ca/go/infrastructure.

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PEIs First indoor soccer

complex STRATFORD
Soccer has grown by leaps and bounds in recent years on Prince
Edward Island. Demand for access to the complex is expected be
high as there are currently 6,000 soccer players on PEI, and that
number is expected to continue growing in the next few years.

Island soccer players now can hone their skills in any weather
conditions as the provinces first indoor soccer facility has
officially opened in Stratford.
Thanks to investments from the Government of Canada, the
Province of Prince Edward Island, the Town of Stratford and the
PEI Soccer Association, the new 46,500 square foot regional
complex now provides an ideal location for competitions and
high-performance training for players, coaches and referees.

I am sure many Prince Edward Island soccer players will be

looking forward to the opportunity to play indoors year-round
on this beautiful artificial turf surface, said Honourable Carolyn
Bertram, Minister of Communities, Cultural Affairs and Labour.
This new PEI Regional Indoor Soccer Facility is an investment in
the health and well being of Islanders and will serve residents of
our One Island Community for many years to come.

Our government is committed to working with our provincial

and community partners to build the necessary infrastructure
for Islanders and encourage participation in sport, said the
Honourable Keith Ashfield, Minister of State (Atlantic Canada
Opportunities Agency). This project will create the potential
for sports governing bodies to spur growth in soccer while also
producing economic benefits through the hosting of regional
events.

The Government of Canada, the Province of Prince Edward Island

and the PEI Soccer Association each contributed $1,328,600
to the project. The Town of Stratford contributed the land and
will provide $150,000 and municipal tax relief to the Soccer
Association over the next five years.

The nearly $4 million facility, which is conveniently located

adjacent to four existing outdoor soccer fields, is a clear span, selfsupporting insulated steel structure, providing an obstruction-free
interior and featuring an artificial turf playing surface.

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Charlottetown Civic Centre

Undergoing Renovations

Hometown Hero

The project was made possible through a $77,280 grant from

the Provinces Island Community Fund and a $60,720 grant from
the Government of Canadas Recreation Infrastructure Canada.
Charlottetown Civic Centre made up the balance with $46,000.
Fitzgerald and Snow is the general contractor for the project and
Hansen Electric is overseeing the lighting renovations.
Dunn added that Charlottetown Civic Centre staff and
management are working diligently to ensure that the renovations
do not interfere with the busy fall schedule of events in the Arena
and Trade Centre.

Since October, the Charlottetown Civic Centre has been

undergoing renovations to its Arena and Trade Centre. The
$184,000 project is an effort to make the facility more energy
efficient and more flexible in staging events. Operations Manager
Stu Dunn is pleased to see the renovations underway.

HOMETOWN

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HOCKEY
HOCKEY
HERO

HEROES

It will definitely ease the workload of the refrigeration system,

Dunn said, noting the new insulated doors will reduce heat loss
from arena entry gates. People who use the rink will notice an
improvement to the ice surface as well.

Hockey PEI in partnership with CBC Compass is proud to

introduce Hometown Hockey Heroes. Nightly, beginning on
November 30th, CBC News: Compass at 5pm will feature a
Hockey PEI player identified as that days Hometown Hockey Hero.

People who regularly attend events at the Trade Centre will notice
two major changes. Dunn said the addition of high bay fluorescent
lights will cut the Centres electricity bill down significantly.

Share your photos with us and be a part of this great opportunity.

Visit the Hockey PEI website now at www.hockeypei.com and
register yourself to be a Hometown Hockey Herojust click on
the CBC Logo.

The new lighting system is much brighter and gives us more

control with how many lights go on at once, he said, noting users
of the Trade Centre often request one area has more light than
another.

The information we need about each player is: Name Age

Hometown Team Position A photo of the player in their team
uniform (Photos may be an action shot or a standard pose and we
would ask that they be in .jpeg format)

The major difference that attendees to Civic Centre events will

see is a new designated entrance to the Trade Centre. Dunn said
a new entrance and a new ticket office are being constructed on
the Trade Centre side.

In addition to this feature appearing daily on Compass, there

will also be a Hometown Hockey Heroes feature on the CBC PEI
website at www.cbc.ca/pei. Each day the photo of the featured
Hero will also be posted on the CBC website as the Hometown
Hockey Hero of the Day

This new entrance will give us more flexibility in hosting multiple

events simultaneously, he said. General Manager David McGrath
and I are pleased that the renovations will enhance the Civic
Centres mandate to bring quality sporting events, entertainment,
trade shows and conventions to Charlottetown.

Advertising Opportunity in
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dedicated to promoting, coordinating and encouraging
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facility personnel and community decision makers.
For further information please contact Recreation PEI at
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