Youth Week 2014 is fast approaching! Starting on April 20, 2014, the 16th Annual Youth Week Calgary (a program of Youth Central) will kick off! So gather around, and get your early stampede fever on, because Youth Week is going to be a blast! In this edition, I will be covering “early bird” Youth Week…
When you think of the word “athlete,” I would assume many of you would picture hard working, determined individuals. These individuals dedicate their entire life in order to become a “grandmaster” in the sport of their desire. These athletes train every day, hoping to one day make their dreams a reality. This week, I came…
Curling was the only sport I ended up watching during the Olympics, as it conveniently came on live around 10 p.m. MST. Surprisingly, in contrast to my initial impressions of the sport, I ended up more interested than I expected. Now that the Canadian Brier has just finished, I thought this the perfect time to…
As we approach the end of the first week of March, it may seem like the month is just beginning. Unfortunately (or fortunately), the month of March has decided to be a 31 day month. Calgarians, fresh off the unique and special 28-day February, have already begun planning for March. Need a hand? Regretfully, I…
Last week, I purchased one of the most popular athletics bracelets in stock, the Nike FuelBand SE. Today, I thought I’d tell you guys a little bit about this phenomenal product, and how it will lead to a healthier, and more active lifestyle. So what is the Nike FuelBand? It’s basically an athletic bracelet that…
With the 2014 Winter Olympic Games now a distant memory, the world has moved on. It has moved on from the funny faces of Ashley Wagner, the hilarious #sochiproblems, and everything else in between. But before we move on and forget, let us recap all of Canada’s medal wins. Day 1: Feb 8, 2014 Mark…
The Olympics are over now. Canada’s team of athletes won an impressive total of 25. And, all for a very real price tag. I’m of two minds when it comes to programs such as Own the Podium. (You can see a nice breakdown of their portion of the funding on their website.) The reality is that Own…
With the Sochi Olympics winding down, I’d thought that showing these few interesting Olympics videos would remind you of the Olympic spirit shown in the games this year and in the past, and maybe make you crack a smile or two. Seems like Star Wars AT-AT walkers are invading the Olympics. 😉 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=il2ex8trQjg A little…
As most of us know, the 2014 Olympic winter games have arrived. Although it may seem like everything will run smoothly, there has been extensive speculation on the safety of the athletes. Some even say that terrorists are plotting to ruin these Olympics. The question is, are the Olympics really a symbol of peace? Is…
Patriotism is an interesting thing and I’m not sure even a whole Social-30 course on nationalism enlightened me. It doesn’t hold much of a role in my daily life, but every two years, over the course of a few weeks, it becomes everyone’s focus: after all, all the fun and pride and joy of the…
As the athletes of the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games are pitted in fierce competition with each other and against the ticking clock, two European women raced each other to a perfect tie in women’s downhill skiing. On Feb. 12, 2014, at the Rosa Khutor Alpine Center, Tina Maze of Slovenia and Dominique Gisin of Switzerland…
As many people already know, the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics will be beginning this Friday, Feb. 7. The wait for this Olympics has been rather tense, with controversies surrounding Russian homosexual intolerance and dangerous shootings, particularly some advances in completely boycotting the games this year. Despite some issues, the games will proudly continue on. After…
As the Olympics approach, everyone is super excited about the rigour and the Olympic podium. However, have you ever wondered why we play sports? Why are we willing to invest so much money, time and effort into a few people fighting for a ball, a puck, etc.? Watch this interesting video, that does an amazing…
When I was younger, I distinctly remember myself being the embodiment of the popular idiom “There is no ‘I’ in team.” I never really wanted to work with anyone else, never mind be part of a team. But little did I know that being on a sports team can be very rewarding and can help…
As winter Olympics approach us, we seem to approach something I like to call extreme athleticism. For those of who are unaware of Olympics, excuse me as I lift up the stone under which you have been living- Olympics began in Athens in 19 1896, and this year, the Winter Olympics are being held in…