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American Heart Month
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This month the American Heart Association's theme is "Go Red For Women." Cardiovascular disease is the number one killer of women - claiming the lives of nearly 500,000 each year. www.americanheart.org
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2009 Softball Info: 
Summer Team Fees:
Mens DH: $865 + $65 = $930
Womens DH: $765 + $65 = $830
Coed SH: $535 + $35 = $570
Summer Information:
Season Start: Week of May 10
Register Deadline: Friday April 24
Fall Team Fees:
Mens DH: $585 + $65 = $650
Womens SH: $365 + $35 = $380
Coed SH: $365 + $35 = $380
Fall Information:
Season Start: Week of July 26
Register Deadline: Friday July 17
2009 Summer Tournament:
Entry Fee: $65
Dates: Coed July 11
Mens July 18
Post-Season BBQ:
July 11 noon to 2 pm @
Timber Linn Park
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100 Years Ago 1909 (Feb 27) Baseball's sacrifice fly rule is adopted. It is repealed in 1931 and reinstated in 1954. |
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"To me, good health is more than just exercise and diet. It's really a point of view and a mental attitiude you have about yourself" - Angela Lansbury |
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Dear Readers,
Keeping families together...Our sports programs have been part of the Albany community for over 40 years. We love bringing families together where the smiles never end. Come see for yourself what all the excitement is about, it's a whole new ball game for you and your family to accomplish the unexpected. For more information go to www.cityofalbany.net/sports |
Ditch the Workout and Join the Party! Do ya, Zumba? 
Zumba is a fusion of Latin and International music that creates a dynamic, exciting, and effective workout. It's exercise in disguise because it is so much fun you won't even know you're working out. Come to one of the free party trial workouts on Thursday, February 12 or Saturday, February 19 at COOL! Swanson Park Action Center, 705 Railroad SE to see what the excitement is about. Classes will be starting February 19, 2009. Call Theresa at 917-7767 for more information.
Don' Be a Couch Potato...
Are you out of shape from sitting around watching football or other T.V. programs? Is it time to get moving so you'll be ready for spring sports or to just be able to play with your children? 3,2,1 On Your Way to a Healthier You may be the class for you. This class is for people who have been physically inactive and are ready to change to a more active lifestyle. It is a fun class tailored to your workout abilities with an option of taking a half-hour or hour long class. Classes will be starting February 18, 2009 at COOL! Swanson Park Action Center, 705 Railroad SE. For more information call 917-7777.
For More Information: www.cityofalbany.net/parks/programs/fitness.php |
TV linked to child obesity and hypertension (high blood pressure) 
Researchers have found that television viewing is linked to childhood obesity and hypertension. Researchers have determined that television viewing time was directly linked to the severity of obesity, and that both of these factors were predictors of hypertension. Children who watched two to four of television per day had a 2.5 times higher liklihood of hypertension than those watching television for zero to two hours per day. For children who watched television four or more hours per day the chances for hypertension were 3.3 times greater than those watching zero to two hours. Click Here for more information |
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This is your opportunity to make a difference. Click the above link to vote on potential changes to our sports programs. |
Getting kids active, keeping it fun! 
· Don't use the word exercise. Instead, use words such as fun and play.
· Keep a stock of items that your child can get active with: beanbags, jump ropes, kickballs, hula hoops.
· Suggest a party or get-together for your child and his or her friends during which they can play active games like "Red Light, Green Light" and "Simon Says."
· Sculpt your approach around your child's natural interests. If your child loves to read, suggest riding a bike to the library to get books. If your child loves surfing the Internet, ask him or her to research a topic-gardening, for instance; then plant one together. If your child's passion is video games, buy one that incorporates body movement, such as "Dance Dance Revolution."
· Plan a nature walk or a day out skating, swimming, or any other active endeavor your child enjoys.
· If your child is a TV-watcher, take advantage of the commercials. Suggest doing a little cardio movement (just don't call it cardio!) before the show resumes: walking up and down some stairs, seeing who can do more toe touches or jumping jacks, or marching in place and counting the steps.
· If your child is a pet-lover, ask him or her to take the dog for a walk or race with the dog in an enclosed area.
· If you need something from the store, ask your child to walk there with you. Play "I-Spy" or other such games along the way.
Sidebar:
-The number of overweight school-age children in the United States has increased more than 60 percent since 1988.
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There's No Such Thing As An Off Season!
The Next Season Is Now!
Bruce Edwards
City of Albany Parks and Recreation
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