Hot Weather Information |
 Media Release - Early Heatwave ELEVATES Risk for Sport and exercise
It is timely to remind all involved in sport and physical activity to be aware of the risk of Heat Illness. Hot Weather Policies are designed to help reduce the risk of Heat Illness and may need to be implemented. When preparing for Hot Weather conditions the physically active community includes Athletes, Officials, Parents, Volunteers, Staff, Sports Trainers, Sponsors and Spectators. Encourage everyone to "DRINK UP" and remain hydrated.
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Bureau of Meteorolgy "Thermal Comfort Observations"
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| Conference Registration Form Available here |
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Mr Shayne Bannan |
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Australian Cycling Pathway |
Australian Institute of Sport /CA National Performance Director, Head Coach |
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Mr David Hayes |
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Life on the road - care of the elite athletes |
Physiotherapist / Soigneur |
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Dr Peter Barnes |
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Injuries-Keeping them on the Road |
TDU Chief Medical Officer |
Mr Stan Garland |
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Injury prevention in elite & recreational cyclists |
AIS - Track Cycling Physiotherapist |
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Ms Anna Meares |
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Riding with Injuries |
Australian Olympic Cyclist |
Ms Matti Clements |
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Sport & Mental Health |
AIS - Performance Psychology Consultant |
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Dr David Martin |
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Trends in Monitoring Training |
AIS - Senior Sports Physiologist |
Prof Louise Burke |
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Train Low - carbohydrates |
Head of Department, Sports Nutrition AIS |
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Amy Gillett Foundation |
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Road Safety |
Amy Gillett Foundation |
Dr Nick Brown |
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Biomechanical factors that influence performance & injuries |
AIS - Head of Biomechanics and Performance Analysis |
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Mr Patrick Jonker |
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Surviving the Tour |
Australian Olympic Cyclist |
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Dr Geoff Thompson |
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Medical Issues with Para cyclist |
Sports Physician with the Paralympics 2008 |
Mr Nick Wood |
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What type of bike to buy for the recreation rider |
Co-owner of Mega Spin Cycling Training
Director of Pedaltek Fitness |
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SASI Speaker |
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SASI |
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Speaker Biographies available here
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| Program Available here |
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Workshop 1: Bike Setup Workshop
7.15 am – 9.30am Monday 18th January 2010 (Bring your Bike)
To be held at Tennis SA, North Adelaide. Dr Nick Brown will discuss the "10 Key Points of Bike Set-up" this will be followed by an interactive session with top bike mechanics with the opportunity to have your bike checked. Everyone is encouraged to bring their bike and have the opportunity to have their setup discussed with the mechanics.
**** Please note numbers will be limited for this workshop****
Workshop 2: Practical Aspects of Training & other “on your bike” helpful hints
7.30am–9.30am Thursday 21st January 2010 (Bring your Bike)
To be held at the Goodwood Community Centre. Topics covered in this workshop will include Event special training, Technical aspects, Practical training session and other helpful hints from coaches and experts.
Tour Down Under 2010 program can be found here. |
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| 2009 National Pharmacies Sports Trainer Conference |
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What a fantastic conference!
Over 100 participants, 12 Presenters, 7 Trade displays, 3 Workshops. Approximately 45% of theattendees came from outside th metropolitan area, some doing a round trip of 1500km to attend.
Thank you everyone for making this conference so good. Photos will be up on facebook next week
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| Sustagen 2009 Sports Trainer for September Leah Gordan |
Leah Gordan is the Sustagen ports Trainer of the month for September. Leah completed her Level 1 Sports Trainers course in Adelaide in July 2009 and is a Sports Trainer with the Kaniva/Leeor United Football Club in Victoria's west. With her husband coaching the junior colts at the club, Leah along with another mother decided that a great
way to get involved
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Could you be the SUSTAGEN Sports Trainer of the Year - go to www.sustagensport.com.au to enter. Sustagen is a great supporter of Sports Medicine Australia and they are offering great prizes for both the individuals and clubs. Prizes are awarded to the Sports Trainer of the Month and the 2009 Sports Trainer of the Year winner will be announced in November. Entry is simple, Sports Trainers are required to submit a paragraph outlining ‘How have you used nutrition education to assist your club's participants to perform at their sporting peak?’ (Max 250 words). More information on the competition is available from www.sustagensport.com.au.
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| LEVEL 1 Sports Trainers Courses 2010 REGISTRATIONS NOW OPEN |
SMA-SA has gone to online registrations which will makes the registration process very easy. By following the link you will be taken to the information page for the course, by clicking on "Next" at the bottom of the page you will go straight to the registration page.
Payment options are:
- Credit Card - you will receive a Tax Invoice / Receipt by return email. If your club is paying for the course the receipt can be used to obtain a refund immediately.
- Other payment - you will receive a booking confirmation with direct deposit information, or Cheque payment options. Payments need to be received at SMA-SA with in 10 days or prior to course commencement if less than 10 days for position to be held.
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Have YOU joined Sport Medicine Australia SA branch facebook page?
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