Wednesday, July 25, 2011 Richmond Review · Page B1 Page B4 · Richmond Review Wednesday, July 25, 2012 OVAL TRAINED | LONDON BOUND In preparation for the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Summer Games, the Richmond Olympic Oval and its staff have trained 36 athletes headed to London, including members from: Canadian Olympic Women’s Soccer Team Competing July 25 vs. Japan July 28 vs. South Africa July 31 vs. Sweden Canadian Paralympic Wheelchair Rugby Team Competing Beginning September 5 Canadian Paralympic Men’s Goalball Team Competing August 30 vs Belgium August 31 vs Iran September 1 vs Republic of Korea September 2 vs Algeria September 3 vs China Canadian Paralympic Men’s Wheelchair Basketball Team Competing August 30 vs Japan August 31 vs Great Britain September 1 vs Poland September 2 vs Germany September 3 vs Colombia
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Wednesday, July 25, 2011 Richmond Review · Page B1Page B4 · Richmond Review Wednesday, July 25, 2012
OVAL TRAINED | LONDON BOUNDIn preparation for the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Summer Games, the Richmond Olympic Oval and its staff have trained 36 athletes headed to London, including members from:
Canadian Olympic
Women’s Soccer Team
Competing
July 25 vs. JapanJuly 28 vs. South AfricaJuly 31 vs. Sweden
Canadian Paralympic
Wheelchair Rugby Team
Competing
Beginning September 5
Canadian Paralympic Men’s
Goalball Team
Competing
August 30 vs BelgiumAugust 31 vs IranSeptember 1 vs Republic of KoreaSeptember 2 vs AlgeriaSeptember 3 vs China
Canadian Paralympic Men’s
Wheelchair Basketball Team
Competing
August 30 vs JapanAugust 31 vs Great BritainSeptember 1 vs PolandSeptember 2 vs GermanySeptember 3 vs Colombia
Wednesday, July 25, 2011 Richmond Review · Page B3Page B2 · Richmond Review Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Olympians Train with Oval High Performance Team
Participating in an Olympic Games might be the
highlight of an athlete’s career. Being on the
world’s biggest sporting stage and competing
against the world’s top athletes is what every elite
athlete dreams of. But the journey to the Games is not
easy, it takes years of dedication and a continued focus
on training.
Thirty-six of Canada’s top athletes have been train-
ing at the Richmond Olympic Oval ahead of the 2012
Olympic and Paralympic Summer Games in London,
with the hope that hard work behind the scenes will
translate into Olympic success.
“For me this is absolutely the best facility I have ever
trained at,” says Christine Sinclair, captain of Canada’s
Olympic Women’s Soccer team, the majority of which
trained with the Oval’s High Performance team leading
up to the Olympics.
In addition to the Performance Training Centre and
best-of-class coaches and instructors, the Oval’s
comprehensive training plan includes a focus on post-
workout treatment.
“A big thing for us is recovery,” says Sinclair. “As soon
as we work out, they have … anything we need so that
we’re as close to 100-percent for our next session.”
Also training at the Oval – preparing to compete in front
of the globe – are many of Canada’s Paralympians, who
are combining the Oval’s accessibility and ease of use
with its commitment to high performance.
“During the week you’ll see anyone from rugby, to
tennis, to basketball, to track even and it’s all under one
roof,” explains Trevor Hirschfield, a member of the Ca-
nadian Paralympic Wheelchair Rugby Team. “It’s allowed
me to just grow as an athlete.”
That’s part of the goal for the Oval’s High Performance
team; seeing athletes take their levels of competition
and ability higher.
“The ability to contribute to podium success at an
international level is very rewarding to our team of
coaches,” says program manager, Andrew Clark. “These
athletes are all great role models and provide inspira-
tion to the aspiring youth athletes who watch them
train at the Oval.”
The athletes themselves are motivated by the results
they see.
“I’ve noticed big steps and big strides since training at
the Oval with a group of guys on the National Team,”
says Hirschfield, who moved from Vancouver Island to
train with his teammates at the Oval.
“It has absolutely everything we need as a team,” says
Sinclair. “The gym itself is amazing and the trainers
here are great.”
And the hope is – Sinclair, Hirschfield and the rest of
the 36 Oval trained and London bound Olympians and
Paralympians – are great too this summer in London.
Fit For You: Oval Programs To Help You Achieve Your Goal
Whether your goal is to get toned this Summer or develop your sport skills this Fall,
at any time of the year the Richmond Olympic Oval has programs to help everyone
– from fitness beginners to elite athlete – get ahead on the road to their personal
goals.
Pick your path at richmondoval.ca/guide
BALANCE YOUR BODY THIS SUMMERThere’s no better way to focus on your entire body than with the Oval’s Pilates
Reformer class. This full-body workout balances the body through breathing, proper
alignment, core stabilization and muscular endurance training. Small groups of up to
5 receive personalized attention. Private one-on-one instruction is also available.
Classes begin July 31. Visit richmondoval.ca/register or call 778.296.1400 for more details.
SWING FOR SUCCESS THIS FALLAt the Richmond Olympic Oval, anything is possible. The proof comes this fall when
the Oval’s Centre of Excellence launches its newest program: Baseball.
With ceilings arching more than 60 feet overhead, a large wide open space and 2
batting cages (scheduled for completion in 2012) the Oval's Baseball Centre will set
the standard for baseball development and training, supporting local, provincial and
national athletes looking to make their mark.
Programs vary from ACTIVATE Rally Cap Baseball, focusing on the fundamentals of
the game, GENERATE and ACCELERATE Baseball focusing on the next stage of skill
development, to DOMINATE High Performance Baseball .
Swing harder, throw faster, register today!richmondoval.ca/baseball.
Getting on the Olympic PathwayWhether your child is at the beginning of their sport pathway and in need of an introduction to movement fundamentals, or is looking to take the next step towards athletic excellence, Oval Sport Camps build a passion for sports while teaching the physical fundamentals critical for future success.
Teaching Physical Literacy
Develop athletic confidence through learning the basics: agility, balance, coordina-
tion and speed.
A Well-Rounded Experience
Improve social skills, develop teamwork, enhance problem solving and decision mak-
ing skills.
Research Based
Everything we do has a reason, using the most effective research-based methods to
progress your child’s development.
Get your future Olympian on the path to their personal podium at Richmond Olympic Oval Summer Sport Camps. More than 30 sports to choose from for kids age 4 and up.
Camps include Get Skills, Get Outdoors, Skating, Hockey, Soccer, Power Performance,
Dance and more.
DON’T MISS OUT!
richmondoval.ca/register
778.296.1400
Wednesday, July 25, 2011 Richmond Review · Page B3Page B2 · Richmond Review Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Olympians Train with Oval High Performance Team
Participating in an Olympic Games might be the
highlight of an athlete’s career. Being on the
world’s biggest sporting stage and competing
against the world’s top athletes is what every elite
athlete dreams of. But the journey to the Games is not
easy, it takes years of dedication and a continued focus
on training.
Thirty-six of Canada’s top athletes have been train-
ing at the Richmond Olympic Oval ahead of the 2012
Olympic and Paralympic Summer Games in London,
with the hope that hard work behind the scenes will
translate into Olympic success.
“For me this is absolutely the best facility I have ever
trained at,” says Christine Sinclair, captain of Canada’s
Olympic Women’s Soccer team, the majority of which
trained with the Oval’s High Performance team leading
up to the Olympics.
In addition to the Performance Training Centre and
best-of-class coaches and instructors, the Oval’s
comprehensive training plan includes a focus on post-
workout treatment.
“A big thing for us is recovery,” says Sinclair. “As soon
as we work out, they have … anything we need so that
we’re as close to 100-percent for our next session.”
Also training at the Oval – preparing to compete in front
of the globe – are many of Canada’s Paralympians, who
are combining the Oval’s accessibility and ease of use
with its commitment to high performance.
“During the week you’ll see anyone from rugby, to
tennis, to basketball, to track even and it’s all under one
roof,” explains Trevor Hirschfield, a member of the Ca-
nadian Paralympic Wheelchair Rugby Team. “It’s allowed
me to just grow as an athlete.”
That’s part of the goal for the Oval’s High Performance
team; seeing athletes take their levels of competition
and ability higher.
“The ability to contribute to podium success at an
international level is very rewarding to our team of
coaches,” says program manager, Andrew Clark. “These
athletes are all great role models and provide inspira-
tion to the aspiring youth athletes who watch them
train at the Oval.”
The athletes themselves are motivated by the results
they see.
“I’ve noticed big steps and big strides since training at
the Oval with a group of guys on the National Team,”
says Hirschfield, who moved from Vancouver Island to
train with his teammates at the Oval.
“It has absolutely everything we need as a team,” says
Sinclair. “The gym itself is amazing and the trainers
here are great.”
And the hope is – Sinclair, Hirschfield and the rest of
the 36 Oval trained and London bound Olympians and
Paralympians – are great too this summer in London.
Fit For You: Oval Programs To Help You Achieve Your Goal
Whether your goal is to get toned this Summer or develop your sport skills this Fall,
at any time of the year the Richmond Olympic Oval has programs to help everyone
– from fitness beginners to elite athlete – get ahead on the road to their personal
goals.
Pick your path at richmondoval.ca/guide
BALANCE YOUR BODY THIS SUMMERThere’s no better way to focus on your entire body than with the Oval’s Pilates
Reformer class. This full-body workout balances the body through breathing, proper
alignment, core stabilization and muscular endurance training. Small groups of up to
5 receive personalized attention. Private one-on-one instruction is also available.
Classes begin July 31. Visit richmondoval.ca/register or call 778.296.1400 for more details.
SWING FOR SUCCESS THIS FALLAt the Richmond Olympic Oval, anything is possible. The proof comes this fall when
the Oval’s Centre of Excellence launches its newest program: Baseball.
With ceilings arching more than 60 feet overhead, a large wide open space and 2
batting cages (scheduled for completion in 2012) the Oval's Baseball Centre will set
the standard for baseball development and training, supporting local, provincial and
national athletes looking to make their mark.
Programs vary from ACTIVATE Rally Cap Baseball, focusing on the fundamentals of
the game, GENERATE and ACCELERATE Baseball focusing on the next stage of skill
development, to DOMINATE High Performance Baseball .
Swing harder, throw faster, register today!richmondoval.ca/baseball.
Getting on the Olympic PathwayWhether your child is at the beginning of their sport pathway and in need of an introduction to movement fundamentals, or is looking to take the next step towards athletic excellence, Oval Sport Camps build a passion for sports while teaching the physical fundamentals critical for future success.
Teaching Physical Literacy
Develop athletic confidence through learning the basics: agility, balance, coordina-
tion and speed.
A Well-Rounded Experience
Improve social skills, develop teamwork, enhance problem solving and decision mak-
ing skills.
Research Based
Everything we do has a reason, using the most effective research-based methods to
progress your child’s development.
Get your future Olympian on the path to their personal podium at Richmond Olympic Oval Summer Sport Camps. More than 30 sports to choose from for kids age 4 and up.
Camps include Get Skills, Get Outdoors, Skating, Hockey, Soccer, Power Performance,
Dance and more.
DON’T MISS OUT!
richmondoval.ca/register
778.296.1400
Wednesday, July 25, 2011 Richmond Review · Page B1Page B4 · Richmond Review Wednesday, July 25, 2012
OVAL TRAINED | LONDON BOUNDIn preparation for the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Summer Games, the Richmond Olympic Oval and its staff have trained 36 athletes headed to London, including members from:
Canadian Olympic
Women’s Soccer Team
Competing
July 25 vs. JapanJuly 28 vs. South AfricaJuly 31 vs. Sweden
Canadian Paralympic
Wheelchair Rugby Team
Competing
Beginning September 5
Canadian Paralympic Men’s
Goalball Team
Competing
August 30 vs BelgiumAugust 31 vs IranSeptember 1 vs Republic of KoreaSeptember 2 vs AlgeriaSeptember 3 vs China
Canadian Paralympic Men’s
Wheelchair Basketball Team
Competing
August 30 vs JapanAugust 31 vs Great BritainSeptember 1 vs PolandSeptember 2 vs GermanySeptember 3 vs Colombia
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