TEAMS WINTER 2013

Team: BLACK 

Don Chambers

Tom Collins 

Randy King 

Don Quarrie 

Doug Robinson 

Bob Thurston 

John Brandow 

Jim Davey 

Lloyd Gorling 

Gilles LeBlanc 

Hugh Little 

Al Masters 

Larry Williamson 

Bob Prole 

Team: BLUE

Dave Allison

Bill Boyd

Bill Green

Sam Lagana 

Bob Walsh 

Brian Beckett 

Bill Fox 

Pete Gardiner 

Mike GIllespie 

Jon Jackson

Mike Nisbett 

Barry Papaleo 

Dave Rook-Green 

Robert Beattie

Team: GOLD

Frank Malloy

Vernie O'Brien

David Penney

Doug Seabrook 

Fred Shackleton 

Fred Czestiakow 

Wavel Ford 

Ed Harding 

Tom Livings 

Larry John MacKay 

Tim Nobes 

Terry Philpot 

Chic Roberton 

Dave Pollock

Team: MAROON 

Bob Browne

Gerry Gray

Phil McKeating

Wayne Withers 

Len Clancey 

Bill Gordon 

Wayne Hedges 

John Lewis 

Bob Lightbody 

Gene More 

Phil Smith 

Bryan Whitfield 

Alex Wood 

Ross Fox

Team: ORANGE

Jacques Bourque

Terry Fitzgerald 

Ross Jamieson 

Wayne Lucas 

Ron Sabourin 

Keith Woodcock 

Charlie Adams 

Marcel Brisson 

Al Hatton 

John Lake 

Bill Scoffield 

Grant Valentine 

Kryn Vandermey 

Jim Wilson 

Jon Ostrander

Team: White

Don Covert 

Brian Hook

Larry Huskisson 

Gord Plumley 

Norm Scott 

Bob Young 

Paul Daucet 

Flurry Driscoll 

Claude Milard 

Joe Milburn 

Emil Nychka 

Alex Ramsay 

Allan Sacrey 

Jim Coghlan

Elderskatesmen Schedule WINTER 2013

ALL GAMES ON KINSMEN PGHA PAD

Tues., FEB. 19

8:15 - BLUE/ORANGE---9:50 - WHITE/BLACK---11:20 - MAROON/GOLD

Thurs., FEB. 21

8:15 - BLUE/MAROON---9:50 - GOLD/BLACK---11:20 - WHITE/ORANGE

Tues., FEB. 26

8:15 - BLUE/GOLD---9:50 - MAROON/WHITE---11:20 - ORANGE/BLACK

Thurs., FEB. 28

8:15 - BLACK/MAROON---9:50 - WHITE/BLUE---11:20 - GOLD/ORANGE

Tues.,  MAR. 5

8:15 - ORANGE/MAROON---9:50 - GOLD/WHITE---11:20 - BLUE/BLACK

Thurs.,  MAR. 7

8:15 - GOLD/MAROON---9:50 - BLUE/ORANGE---11:20 - BLACK/WHITE

Tues.,  MAR. 12

8:15 - WHITE/ORANGE---9:50 - BLUE/MAROON---11:20 - BLACK/GOLD

Thurs.,  MAR. 14

8:15 - BLACK/ORANGE---9:50 - BLUE/GOLD ---11:20 - WHITE/MAROON

Tues.,  MAR. 19

8:15 - ORANGE/GOLD--9:50 - BLACK/MAROON---11:20 - WHITE/BLUE

Thurs.,  MAR. 21

8:15 - BLACK/BLUE---9:50 - ORANGE/MAROON---11:20 - GOLD/WHITE

Tues.,  MAR. 26 

8:15 - WHITE/BLACK---9:50 - GOLD/MAROON---11:20 - ORANGE/BLUE

Thurs.,  MAR. 28

8:00 - GOLD/BLACK---9:15 - ORANGE/WHITE---10:30 - BLUE/MAROON

Enjoy the Summer!!   Hockey starts again on Thursday, September 26, 2013

ELDERSKATESMEN EXECUTIVE WINTER - 2013

Phil McKeating 

phillip.mckeating@sympatico.ca

ATHLETE INFORMATION SHEET: CONCUSSIONS

It is so important that we take concussions seriously and that athletes are pulled from play once a head injury occurs. Athletes at all levels and in every single sport suffer concussions, helmet or not. A number of players careers were ended due to concussions: Eric Lindros (NHL), Paul Kariya (NHL), Cory Koskie (MLB), Matt Dunnigan (CFL), Steve Young (NFL), Elton Flatley (Rugby), Muhammed Ali (Boxing) and Chuck Liddell (UFC). Other athletes have had to take significant time off before they were well enough to get back into their sports such as Lindsay Vonn (Skier), Paul Scholes (Soccer), Aaron Hill (MLB) and probably one of the most famous in recent times, Sidney Crosby (NHL). Our brain is the most important thing we possess. You don’t allow a player back into a game with a broken leg, so they shouldn’t be back in with a brain injury and risk, not only their athletic careers, but their entire futures.

Dan O’Toole, Sports Broadcaster, TSN

CONCUSSION IS A BRAIN INJURY THAT:
• Is caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or body.
• Changes the way your brain normally works.
• Occurs during practices or games in any sport or recreational activity.
• Happens even if you haven’t been knocked out.
• Can be serious even if you’ve just been “dinged” or “had your bell rung.” All concussions should be taken seriously. A concussion can affect your ability to do work and other activities (such working on a computer, driving, or exercising). Most people with a concussion get better, but it is important to give your brain time to heal.

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF A CONCUSSION:
You can’t see a concussion, but you might notice one or more of the symptoms listed below or that you “don’t feel right” soon after, a few days after, or even weeks after the injury.
• Headache or “pressure” in the head • Nausea or vomiting • Balance problems or dizziness • Double or blurry vision • Bothered by light or noise • Difficulty paying attention
• Feeling sluggish, hazy, foggy, or groggy • Memory problems • Confusion

WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I THINK I HAVE A CONCUSSION?
• If you feel any signs, symptoms, or behaviors consistent with a concussion, you need to tell a teamate or loved one immediately. You must be removed immediately from a game and should not return to activity until evaluated and cleared by a health care provider.
• Where possible, you should be evaluated immediately by a health care provider.
• Seek medical care within 48 hours and contact your family doctor or nurse practitioner immediately to book an appointment. A family doctor or nurse practitioner can tell if you have a concussion and when it is OK to return to play.
• Give yourself time to get better. If you have a concussion, your brain needs time to heal. While your brain is still healing, you are much more likely to have another concussion. Repeat concussions can increase the time it takes for you to recover and may cause more damage to your brain. It is important to rest and not return to play until you get the OK from your health care professional that you are symptom-free.

RETURN TO PLAY:
Primary care providers can provide you with return to play protocol, and create a pathway of care action plan to best meet your individual needs.

IF YOU THINK YOU HAVE SYMPTOMS OF A CONCUSSION TELL YOUR TEAM MATE OR LOVED ONES IMMEDIATELY.

IMMEDIATE POST-CONCUSSION INSTRUCTIONS

THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS SHOULD BE OBSERVED FOR THE FIRST 24 HOURS:

➡ 1. Contact your healthcare provider or Telehealth Ontario at 1-866-797-0000.

➡ 2. Diet - Drink only clear liquids for the first 8-12 hours and eat reduced amounts of foods 

        thereafter for the remainder of the first 24 hours.

➡ 3. Pain Medication – Do not take any pain medication except Tylenol. Dosing instructions on the  bottle should be followed.

➡ 4. Activity – Activity should be limited within the first 48 hours, this would involve no television,  

        loud music, physical activities or work when applicable.

➡ 5. Observation – several times during the first 24 hours:

5.1 Check the athlete to be sure that he is easily aroused; that is, responds to being spoken to and when awakened  

                reacts normally.

5.2 Check for and be aware of any significant changes. (See #6 below)

➡ 6. Significant Changes – conditions may change within the next 24 hours. Contact your  

         healthcare provider or go to the nearest Emergency Room if any of the following occur:

• Persistent vomiting 

• Difficulty with arousal (see 5.2 above)                        

                        • Clear or bloody drainage from the ear or nose              

                        • Continuing or worsening headache                                                                          

                        • Seizures                                                                                         

                        • Slurred speech 

• Can’t recognize people or places – increasing confusion                                                                 

                        • Weakness or numbness in the arms or legs                                                                                                  

                        • Unusual behavior change – increasing irritability                                                                                  

                        •Loss of consciousness

           

➡ 7. Improvement – The best indication that an athlete who has suffered a significant head injury is progressing satisfactorily is that he is alert and behaving normally.

IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS

PRHC: 705-743-2121 Local EMS: 911 

                                           Telehealth Ontario: 1-866-797-0000

CONCUSSION TOOL - SUSPECT A CONCUSSION?

A concussion should be suspected in the presence of any one or more of the following:                        
1. Signs and Symptoms: 
• Headache or “pressure” in the head 
• Nausea or vomiting 
• Balance problems or dizziness            
• Double or blurry vision 
• Bothered by light or noise 
• Feeling sluggish, hazy, foggy, or groggy       
• Difficulty paying attention 
• Memory problems 
• Confusion

2. Memory Function Test:                                                                                                                                  
Failure to answer all questions correctly may suggest a concussion:                                                          
• “What arena are we at today?”                                                                                                                
• “Are we playing an early game or a later game?”                                                                                        
• “Which team scored last in this game?”                                                                                                            
• “What team did you play last game?”                                                                                                        
• “Did your team win your last game?”                                                                                                      

ACTION PLAN: If you suspect a player has had a concussion you should take the following steps:        

1. Remove the player from play. Arrange for someone to be with the player at all times.                            

2. Encourage that the player be assessed urgently if any of the following are or become present:              
• Fractured skull or penetrating trauma 
• Seizure-like activity  
• Deterioration in consciousness                                                              
• Prolonged loss of consciousness for more than 1 minute  
• Vomiting                                                  
• Unequal pupils or dilated non-reactive pupils  
• Slurring of speech • Paralysis of limb(s)                     
• Inadequate post-injury supervision                                                                                                    

3. Inform the player’s contact person (See Registration Form in Team Binder) about the possible concussion and arrange to give them the Immediate Post-Concussion Instructions Sheet. Do not allow the player to drive or leave without adult accompaniment.                                                                              

4. Encourage the athlete’s contact person to talk to the family doctor or nurse practitioner immediately for assessment.                                                                                                                                                

5. Support a player’s return to play at a later date only when he has received clearance by a healthcare provider (i.e. physician and/or nurse practitioner)                                                                                

Important Phone Numbers:                                                                                                              PRHC Emergency: 705-743-2121                                                                                                        Local EMS: 911                                                                                                                                Telehealth Ontario: 1-866-797-0000

SAFE HOCKEY PLAYING


The best way to stay in the game a long time is to play it safe! Here are 7 keys to help you get the most out of your game.

1. Be the Best Skater You Can Be! – Strong skating skills:
• Help keep your balance when you make contact with someone.
• Help develop a strong body, particularly your core, so you handle contact.
• Improve your confidence & decision making when moving around the ice.
2. Head Up – Head on a Swivel! - Keep your head up. This will let you:
• See everyone and everything around you, so you can take action to avoid accidental contact
• See where teammates are and help them keep their heads on a swivel
• See where your opponents are so you can avoid making poor decisions
3. Respect
• Respect for your opponent’s physical well- being
• Understand and respect the rules of the game
• Know how to play hockey safely
4. Know the Danger Zones! - This means you:
• Are aware that there are dangerous areas where contact may occur.
• Know to keep your head up and on a swivel when near or in those zones
• Approach these zones in a safe way
5. Angle, Angle, Angle! - Approach the boards on an angle. This helps you:
• Safely take the puck away from an opponent & stay with the play
• Keep your head up & on a swivel and your field of view is much larger
• Keep skating before; during and after you’ve retrieved the puck
6. Be Ready for Contact! - Always be prepared for physical contact. This will:
• Let you play at ease with loose muscles
• Keep your head up and on a swivel in anticipation of possible contact
• Help you communicate with teammates so everyone is ready for contact
7. Arms Up! - Get your arms up when going into the boards. This lets you:
• Absorb the impact of hitting the boards
• Avoid going head first into the boards
• Keep your head up and on a swivel

RULES & EQUIPMENT REMINDERS

The PETERBOROUGH SENIORS HOCKEY CLUB is based on sportsmanship, fair play, fun, safety and community. Each player must promote these ideals. Players are expected to take responsibility for their actions and show respect for everyone. Offenses are often accidental but retaliation is inexcusable. A sincere apology after fouling someone is important.

BASIC RULES

At each stoppage, always allow ample time & space to restart play.

• After a Goal: Defenders - puck. Attackers - behind centre red line
• The Stick is to be used only to play puck, NOT to impede a player’s progress.
• No Slapshots: Raising stick off the ice before shooting is a slapshot.
• Avoid Body Contact: Players must do their best to avoid contact at all times.
• Blue Line Offsides: Defenders - puck. Attackers - outside blue line.
• Puck on Goal Mesh: Defenders - puck. Attackers - top of circle
• Puck Off Arena Netting: Defenders - puck. Attackers - top of circle
• Puck Out of Play: Puck - Non-offending team or Defenders if both involved
• Icing: Ease up! Defenders - puck. Attackers outside blue line.
• Obvious penalty infraction: Non-offending team - puck.
• Goalie Possession: Defenders - puck. Attackers - top of red circle
• Puck hits Goalie’s head : Defenders - puck. Attackers - top of circle

EQUIPMENT REMINDERS

A CSA APPROVED HELMET WITH A FACE PROTECTOR IS A MUST.

•INSURANCE CLAIMS FOR A FACIAL INJURY: (a) skaters - face protection must be CSA approved & at minimum a half-face shield as well as either an internal or external mouth guard. (b) goalkeepers - face mask must be CSA approved. A cats eye mask is not CSA Approved. It is recommended that goalkeepers wear throat protection.

Alterations to approved facial protectors or helmets destroy certification.

LEAVES of ABSENCE

A player can take a leave of absence for a year and have a guaranteed spot the following year provided they inform the Executive of the desire to return from the year off by the end of May before returning. Failing notification, the player will be placed on the waiting list.

Players on leave for a medical condition or if their spouse has a medical condition are exempt from this rule. Those players are on leave indefinitely and maintain their position on the players list.

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