Photo Submitted By: Susan Hengen

Group members practice what they learned during the Summer Slam Volleyball Skills Camp

Photo Submitted By: Susan Hengen

Athletes and instructors in the 12-14 year age group

Photo Submitted By: Susan Hengen

Athletes and instructors in the 15 and up age group

Submitted by Susan Hengen, Recreation Programmer

Kipling’s Summer Slam Volleyball Skills Camp was a huge success, with 50 athletes participating in three days of conditioning, focusing on developing passing, setting, hitting, blocking and serving skills, as well as transitioning and court play.  Mickey Adams and members of the Southeast Stingers led enthusiastic athletes from Kipling, Windthorst, Kennedy, Corning, Grenfell, Glenavon and Montmartre through six sessions each.  Kipling Parks and Recreation is proud to announce SaskTel, Dairy Producers and Windthorst Fine Foods as sponsors of the nutrition breaks and Southeast Connection Sport, Culture & Recreation District as an additional sponsor of the camp.

Kipling & District Swimming Pool wrapped up the 2008 season with a day-long Pool Party on August 26th - a great ending to a fabulous summer!  The day was filled with exciting activities for all ages, complete with hot dogs and prizes.

Kipling Minor Soccer is set to begin its fall season.  If you missed the registration night on August 28th, call Chris Toth at 736-2668.  Anyone wishing to assist with coaching duties will be greatly appreciated.

Did You Know. . .

* Only 9% of Canadian children and youth (aged 5 to 19) meet the recommended guidelines in Canada’s Physical Activity Guides for Children and Youth.

* More than half of Canadians are considered inactive.

* Physical inactivity threatens to reduce the decades-long progress that has been made in reducing the morbidity and mortality associated with many chronic conditions such as cardiovascular disease.

* Regular physical activity reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease, some types of cancer, osteoporosis, diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure, depression, stress and anxiety.

Anyone interested in Aerobics for Fall classes or Core Strength Training sessions, please call Susan at the Rec Office 736-8440.

Kipling will be hosting an Introduction to Competition Part A Theory Coaching Course on October 6-8 (evenings).  Cost to coaches is $75.00.  Anyone interested in attending, please register with Susan at the Rec Office 736-8440 or Bob King, Southeast Connection Sport, Culture & Recreation District  842-2188.

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