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   Race reports can be one of the biggest tools for young “” and veteran “” endurance athletes  TriSTEPS : Liz Elliott    Congratulations on completing your first race. So what now? Start with a race report.     Write down everything that happened from the start of the race to... Read more
   Swimmers rely heavily on their shoulders, and should take care of them accordingly.  Swimming Health : Hunter Greene, M.D.    Often swimming thousands of yards in the pool each day, swimmers put a great deal of stress on their shoulders. As a result, shoulder injuries are very common... Read more

Growing Pains

Health & Fitness February 13, 2012 0

   Young athletes often look forward to their growth spurt, but it’s also a time to be cautious.  Health Watch : Dr. Nirav K. Pandya    With summer right around the corner, many young athletes wonder, “Is this the summer that I am going to grow six inches?”    ... Read more
Official NCJLA games and non-conference competition for U11, U13, U15, JV, and Varsity.  4 lighted all-weather turf fields guarantee play. Full service food and beverage with covered seating and view of all 4 fields.  Elevated field seating, concrete walkways, sibling play structure, and free parking. Sponsor booths by Sling It... Read more
  If you’re reading Bleacher Blast, chances are you follow Rugby NorCal. And if you do, you’ll be just as excited to learn that USA Rugby and TLA Worldwide announced the greatest stars in professional rugby will again return to Chicago, IL for “The Rugby Weekend” on Friday, November... Read more
   Livermore, CA, USA “” Baseball fans will be heading to Livermore soon for the Little League Intermediate World Series, July 29 – August 4, at Max Baer Park. Also celebrating the event will be Grand Slam Safety, a new company dedicated to developing innovative products to keep players... Read more

Flying High

Uncategorized February 13, 2012 0

  More than 20 minutes had passed since the final siren sounded on Foothill High’s  28-14 win at Freedom in Oakley.  Foothill running back Isaiah Floyd is one of the last few players to work his way across the field so toward the bus that will take him and... Read more
Join Deputy Sheriff’s Activity League Boxing Academy for Exhibition Thursday, Feb. 25th in Hayward. Enjoy Boxing Live Dance Performances Music, Food and snacks. 22100 Princeton St, Hayward. Doors open 6:00 pm, All ages FREE Info:www.acdsal.org Read more
WALNUT CREEK, Calif. ““ 7/11/2014-    The Walnut Creek Aquanuts had a very productive June, bringing home several Silver and Bronze medals and top 10 placements from the eSynchro Age Group National competition in Federal Way Washington held June 26, July 5th. The meet was the finale of over... Read more

No Guts! No Glory!

Blog February 13, 2012 0

Wrestlers know that a little blood, a lot of sweat and few tears are what all good tournaments are made of and the No Guts! No Glory! Wrestling Tournament is no exception.  Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, the 2015 installment promises to be the best one yet.  Hosted... Read more
   Whole body fitness training improves a golfer’s swing and score, while greatly reducing risk of injury Golf Fitness : Dr. Charles F. Preston    Like the PGA pros they want to emulate, young golfers are paying more attention to their fitness level to improve their game. Much like... Read more
   In the last of a three-part series, our resident trainer explains how speed training starts with getting stiff and can end with making the play. Training Time | Tim Rudd for IYCA    This column is the last installment to a three-part Leaning Tower Series. As explained in... Read more