I previously discussed and hopefully dispelled some of the rumors about climbing, along with briefly touching on the topics of equipment, belay devices, and the different types of climbing. In this blog, I will delve more into the literal part of climbing, so you can see what suits your needs the best. Please be sure the read…
As new doors open in one’s life some doors musts be closed in their past. Almost nine months ago it came to my attention that I needed to leave the sport that had been my life for 10 years. Figure skating was a demanding sport that took around 25 hours a week of training on…
Jasmine K. Imagine a cold winter breeze rushing past you as you glide down a steep hill you know is bound to have loads of obstacles and adrenaline waiting for you. This is the sensation drawn from two thrilling winter sports: skiing and snowboarding. Although many may not enjoy the stress on one’s ankles and…
Today’s post is not a post involving Calgary, but our northern neighbours in Edmonton. I felt the need to write a little bit of commentary on people’s reactions to the Edmonton Oiler’s 7-1 loss to Chicago Blackhawks this weekend. If you’ve been following this 2014-2015 NHL hockey season this year, you’ll know that the Oiler’s…
Admittedly, this odyssey you’re about to embark on may be longer than most of YAA’s blog posts, but I believe it’s worth your time, if only because it features not me, but Harrison Hart, a ConocoPhillips Youth of Distinction Awards (YODA) finalist for sportsmanship. Harrison, who is a Grade 11 student at Strathcona-Tweedsmuir, having just…
Youth Week is coming up fast, for the week of April 20 – 27, 2014. The weather will be decently warm for this time with a high of around 10°C each day, which makes for a great opportunity to get out and play an exciting game of paintball or airsoft. Just round up a couple friends…
Most people nowadays train in cool Martial Arts. Karate, Judo, Taekwondo! Yeah! Go self defense! But there’s a secret art that many people don’t know about! And that is Parkour. When Parkour is mentioned, we often think about the people who do backflips off buildings and roll all over the place. The cool montages on…
Since summer is already here, I would like to show off the cool day as well as week-long camps that are available to youth this summer. There are many organizations in Calgary that offer camps that are definitely worth going. Not only do they allow you to stay active throughout the summer break, but some…
The NHL Lockout 2012-2013, possible the most ridiculous and unnecessary lockout of them all. Why? Because unlike other lockouts which was how players could be recognized more for their level of skill (i.e. higher paychecks), or owners trying to figure out new ways to do business, this one’s an ongoing conflict between the members of…
This July, rather than suffering at summer school or napping on a beach (wait – that did happen, too), I was part of a magical community called Shad Valley. (Sound familiar?) I’ve been hesitant to blog about my month at Shad – how do you fit all those miraculous experiences and incredible friendships into just…
The 2012 summer Olympics is only 54 days and 59 minutes away (as I’m typing this)! But you don’t have to wait that long to take part in the action. In fact, you may get to meet and greet potential medalists for the low price of two 4-hour shifts as a volunteer! What? You haven’t heard? Our…
The day you’ve been training for all season – all your life! – finally arriving The smell of the outdoors Lacing up your ratty, trusty runners Pulling on your team singlet Good old warm up: karaoke and A/C kicks When the officials call your name Peeling out and putting on your number sticker The anticipation…
In Canada, we like to think of ourselves as the “True Great North,” unaffected by the cold. We joke about living in igloos, skiing to school and having pet polar bears.
So what’s all this complaining I always hear about it being cold out?
With the summer behind us and volleyball/basketball seasons starting soon, there’s one sport that is left mostly alone: cross-country running. It is an awesome sport that has many advantages. For one, it is a great way to get back into shape after a lazy summer, while at the same time improving your cardiovascular endurance for…