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Taal sets sights on Germany

trevor.kenney — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 21:04:28 +0000

��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge Pronghorns women's basketball guard Lauren Taal is taking her game to the pro ranks after signing a contract to play with KuSG Leimen in Germany this fall.

The club is based in the town of Leimen, which is in the southwestern part of Germany and plays in the DBBL second division. Leimen is also the hometown of former World number one tennis player Boris Becker.

"I am very excited to have the opportunity to continue my playing career overseas," says Taal. "It is something that I have worked towards for a long time and I am looking forward to getting over there and helping my team to be successful in any way I can."

Taal finished her career among the school leaders in many statistical categories. She leaves the program as second on the all-time scoring list with 1029 points, second in assists with 312 and the school record holder in steals with 192. She is also the school record holder for points in a single game with 34, which she set January 17, 2010 in Brandon versus the Bobcats.

This past season, the LCI grad led the conference in steals with 66 and the 'Horns in scoring and assists, averaging 12.4 points and 4.6 assists per game. She also set a Canada West single game record in steals with 13 versus the Manitoba Bisons on January 28^th.

"My time as a Pronghorn has been instrumental in my development as a person, athlete, and student of the game," says Taal, who graduated from the program this past spring. "I am very grateful to my coaches, teammates, and family as well as other members of the community who have supported me throughout my five years here."

Taal will head to Germany in August to begin her pro career.

Summer sport camps bring an infusion of youth to campus

trevor.kenney — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 20:34:29 +0000

A youth movement is once again coming to the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge campus – one Frank Huss welcomes with open arms.

Huss, the youth and intramurals supervisor for Sport and Recreation Services, oversees an influx of up to 800 children through the annual summer sport camp program. Offering everything from fencing, rock climbing and basketball to specialized leadership camps, the program not only keeps ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge sports facilities humming through the summer months, it often introduces the southern Alberta community to the U of L.

"It's a good avenue for us, as the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge, to really connect with the community," says Huss. "We cater mainly to young, elementary-aged students and it's never too early to expose them to everything we have here on campus. You never know what that could turn into down the road."

The most popular camps annually include rock climbing and multi activity, and while they will remain as staples, along with the sport camps that are linked to the U of L's athletic programs (hockey, basketball and soccer), Huss and his staff evaluate their offerings each year and make subtle changes. Three new camps being offered this summer include fencing, seven's rugby and tennis. As well, judo is back in the fold as Ben Kwan, a disciple of the late Dr. Yosh Senda, looks to follow in the great sensei's footsteps.

"We try to add new things every year. We're limited to space with what we can do so we often experiment within our multi activity camps to see how things go," says Huss. "We did that with both rugby and tennis, running them as a component of the multi activity before making each a full-fledged camp."

Adding rugby is a natural, with the U of L boasting the three-time national championship women's program as a coaching resource, while the addition of tennis includes a partnership with the Lethbridge Tennis Club. What surprises Huss is the popularity of fencing, which has seen a second camp added to satisfy demand.

Some of the more traditional camps have lagged a little in registration numbers, specifically hockey, as there tends to be increased competition throughout the region for young players. Huss stresses the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ hockey camps have their own niche, designed more for the six to 10-year-old less experienced players. As well, the U of L utilizes its women's hockey program to offer a unique camp opportunity for nine to 12-year old girls.

With the opening of the new Community Sports Stadium, the prospect of adding more summer camps is a distinct possibility.

"With the addition of the new field, it opens things up to where we can consider doing a football camp, as well as track and field components," says Huss.

For information on Sport and Recreation Services summer camps, call 403-329-2706 or visit www.uleth.ca/sportrec

Portion size, activity keys to weight loss

trevor.kenney — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 21:15:11 +0000

Weight loss is complex, but two key factors for successful weight loss strategies are correct portion size and physical activity.

Food portions have increased considerably over the past 30 years. Couple a portion size increase with a decrease in activity levels and it's no wonder Canadians are struggling to achieve a healthy weight.

Examples of proper-sized food portions can be found on Canada's Food Guide for Healthy Eating. For instance, one serving of cooked pasta is just 125 ml – a lot smaller than most people think. Try measuring your food portions for a day and comparing this to the serving sizes on the food guide and you'll get a clear picture of your personal nutrition plan and how many servings per day you're eating from each food group. If you're within the recommended number of servings per day then you're on track for a healthy weight. Unbalanced food groups usually lead to health or weight management problems.

Ways to 'eyeball' food portions

• 5 ml of oil is about the size of a stamp or a quarter

• One serving of fruit is about the size of a tennis ball (larger fruits usually equal two servings)

• 125 ml of pasta, fruit or vegetables is about the same size as a hockey puck

• 30 ml of peanut butter is about the size of a golf ball

To track your food intake and physical activity, visit the Dietitians of Canada website eat tracker at www.dietitians.ca/eatracker for an interactive tool that provides personal feedback.

For individual nutrition appointments, call the Health Centre (SU020) at 403-329-2484. All sessions are $20 for U of L students and employees.

Diane Britton is the registered dietitian for the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge

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