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ILLINOIS JUDO NEWSLETTER – IPPON!!!
February 29, 2008
President:
Tim Schultheis
VP:
Chuck Clark
Secretary:
Mary Gail Ford
Treasurer:
Frank Oliveri
Editor:
Kei Narimatsu
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Contents:
EDITORIAL
Local News
USA JUDO NEWS
Team USA Finishes First Leg of
European Tour in Warsaw and Prague This Weekend
European Tour Schedule Change
Ocean State International: March 1-2
Hamburg
Super World Cup Day 3 Results
2008 British and Swiss Open Entry Information
Hamburg
Super World Cup Day 1 Results
Reser Fights Up a Weight Division, Goes 2-2
at Hamburg Super World Cup
Something to Think About
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Upcoming Events
USA Judo Life Members
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EDITORIAL
Interesting notes and
articles from Patrick Burris, Director USA JUDO COACH CERTIFICATION AND
EDUCATION. Enclosed are the
articles on dehydration which every coach should read. I know, when we
were growing up, no one cared about this. But the fact remains,
it is an important factor is keeping your players safe. The entire note
from Coach Burris is in the attachments if you care to look at this.
Also, those who are on the coaches roster have already
received this. For the others, maybe you should become a coach. KN
CONTINUING EDUCATION –
Article Contributor;
Jeffrey R. Stout, PhD, FNSCA, FACSM,
FISSN
Director Metabolic and Human Body
Composition Laboratories
Department of Health and Exercise
Science
University of Oklahoma
The Importance of Hydration for
Young Athletes
Jeffrey R. Stout, PhD
As a parent of an athletic child, the last thing you want to see is your kid
sprawled out on the mat, writhing in pain from injury. While mats, technique,
and good coaching cannot guarantee injury prevention, they certainly make a
substantial difference. Or, at least, they “cushion the blow.” And the kids, as
you know, always bounce back.
But what about protection against other stressors?
What are the pads for the internal organs and delicate molecular functions that
are the lifeblood of all the body’s functions? Specifically, what will guard
against heat stress? I assure you, injuries are scary, but there is nothing
more frightening than “total system failure.”
Heat-related injuries have unfortunately found their way to the headlines in
recent years as a handful of heat-related deaths have rocked the athletic
world. Heat stroke is the second-leading cause of death in high school
athletes. Even in professional sports, among the most well-trained doctors and
training staffs, athletes routinely fall ill to heat exhaustion. In kids, the
risks are even greater. Surprised? It’s understandable, especially considering
that children do suffer fewer muscular and ligament injuries than adults. But
that’s only because their bodies are just so much more, well, springy.
Heat tolerance, on the other hand, is a totally separate issue. Children
tolerate temperature extremes less efficiently than adults and have a lower
sweating rate. They also have a larger surface area relative to their size than
adults, making it even more difficult to rid excess heat from the body. When
they exercise, the heat transfer from the muscles to skin is poor and, bam, just
like that, their little bodies are overheating.
All of these factors put children at risk for dehydration. But even before that
occurs, a decline in performance is likely. Just a two percent reduction in
body weight from fluid loss can lead to a significant decline in muscular
strength and endurance. That’s a mere two pounds for a 100 lb. athlete! Beyond that, expect dizziness, headaches, and extreme fatigue.
Beyond that and, trust me, you don’t want to know.
Preventing Dehydration
An extremely important detail to remember is that thirst is not a good
indicator of a child’s need for fluids. If they’re thirsty during athletic
competition or training, they’ve already entered the first stage of
dehydration. From there, as stated above, the situation can become quite dire.
So, special emphasis should be placed on ensuring adequate fluid intake before,
during, and after physical activity. We already know that children, like
adults, do not drink enough fluids during activity. But a child’s core
temperature will rise faster than an adult’s, and kids don’t often recognize
the symptoms of heat strain. Given their competitive nature, some kids may
inadvertently push themselves into a heat-related illness.
Preventing dehydration is simple. Providing children with a personalized bottle
and encouraging them to drink at regular intervals is a good start. A common
suggestion is to have a child drink until he or she is not thirsty, and then
drink an additional half-glass of liquid. More specifically, children should
plan on drinking eight ounces of water, fruit juice, or sport drink an hour or
two before physical activity. Then, about 10-20 minutes before the activity, an
additional four to eight ounces should be ingested. You can double those totals
for adolescents.
During exercise, children should drink three to four ounces of water, diluted
juice, or sports drink every fifteen minutes. For adolescents, that amount
increases to four to eight ounces every fifteen minutes. Finally, after
exercise, both children and adolescents should ingest two cups of water for
every pound of weight loss. Also, a copious intake of carbohydrate-containing
liquids is recommended to promote recovery.
The Invasion of the Sports Drink
I know what you’re thinking next. Besides water, what types of fluids should be
ingested, and are they any better than water? Well, water certainly works well,
but to promote the willingness to drink, beverages should be tasty and
stimulate thirst. Sports drinks are a great example, and for some reason, kids
seem to prefer grape-flavored drinks. Furthermore, other studies have
demonstrated that sports drinks do keep children better hydrated than drinking
plain or flavored water. Apparently the additional carbohydrates
in sports drinks reduces dehydration to a greater extent than water.
Specifically, sports drinks should be between six and eight percent
carbohydrate. This amount is readily absorbed into the bloodstream. Go less than
five percent and there’s not enough energy to improve performance. Any more,
like some drinks that are 10-12 percent carbohydrate,
and you risk stomach upset and impaired performance. The six to eight percent
rule amounts to about 15-18 grams of carbohydrate for every cup of sports
drink. As far as the type of carbohydrate, glucose, glucose polymers (maltodextrin), and sucrose all fare equally well. Just stay
away from fructose, unless you want your kid on the toilet for most of the
game. Also, avoid undiluted juice or carbonated sodas. These contain too much
carbohydrate and may cause stomach upset and impaired performance.
Caffeine should also be avoided since it actually promotes fluid loss through
the urine. In children, it can also be associated with agitation, nausea, and
headaches. Obviously, none of these will help their performance. Even after
activity, caffeine is not recommended because it may inhibit the rehydration
process.
Small amounts of sodium, on the other hand, can be advantageous for fluid
absorption. This is usually contained in sports drinks. Salt tablets, however,
should be avoided entirely. They can cause nausea and irritation of the stomach
lining. Also, they actually contribute to dehydration by causing water to be
pulled away from body tissues that need it. This explains the muscle cramps
that often occur with the use of salt tablets.
The Final Step
Avoiding dehydration in children
goes beyond ingesting enough fluids. Children also adjust poorly to hot
environments and therefore need to increase their level of intensity slowly
(over a period of 5-10 days). This makes the duty of coaches and parents all
the more important. But much of it is simple common sense. Schedule frequent
rest and water breaks. Weigh athletes before and after practice to estimate
their water loss. Be aware of those kids that are obese, poorly conditioned, or
have health problems. They are at an increased risk for heat disorders. So are
those athletes that are trying to lose weight, such as wresters, gymnasts, and
dancers. They often engage in dangerous dehydration techniques that should
never be encouraged.
Luckily, heat stress is readily preventable if the preceding guidelines are
followed. It’s unfortunate, and sometimes deadly, when they are not. A child’s
health should always be a primary focus when engaging in athletic activities.
As obvious and practical as wearing a helmet is when playing football, so too
should be proper hydration. And in today’s age of knowledge regarding the
subject, there is no longer any room for excuses. But, by following simple
rules, maybe the focus can shift back to what really counts - fun.
LOCAL NEWS
USA JUDO NEWS
Complete coverage of
these articles are available at the USA Judo website
at http://www.usjudo.org/.
Click on the What’s New page to see all the recent
news items. The items listed below may or may not be linked
already. To get further information on any of these stories, it is better
to go to the USA Judo website.
Team USA Finishes First Leg of European Tour in Warsaw and
Prague This Weekend
(Colorado Springs, Colo.) – Five
U.S. athletes will finish out the first leg of the 2008 European Tour at the
Prague and Warsaw World Cups this weekend.
Competition for the men will be held
in Prague, Czech Republic while the women compete in Warsaw, Poland.
For nearly all of these athletes, a
top-four finish would mean the securing of a #1 ranking at both the USA Judo
Senior National Championships, April 11-12 in Virginia Beach, and the U.S.
Olympic Team Trials for Judo, June 13-14 in Las Vegas…more>
European Tour Schedule
Change
Male senior elite athletes are
advised that the Oslo World Cup and the Tallinn World Cup have changed
dates. The Oslo World Cup will now be held Sept. 20-21 and the Tallinn
World Cup will now be held May 17-18.
Athletes with questions or concerns
should contact Noel Van Duyne at Noel.VanDuyne@usajudo.us.
Ocean State
International: March 1-2
The Ocean State International will
be held this weekend in West Warwick, R.I. For athletes who have not
already pre-registered, walk-up entries will be available. This year’s
tournament will be a junior point event with two points awarded for a gold medal,
one for a silver and 0.5 for a bronze.
Additional information can be found
at http://www.mayoquanchijudo.net/OCEAN_STATE_INTERNATIONAL_20082.doc
Hamburg Super World Cup Day 3
Results
(Colorado Springs, Colo.) – Three
U.S. athletes competed on the final day of the Hamburg Super World Cup on
Sunday in Germany, but none produced a win during the A+ Level competition.
Nina Cutro-Kelly
(San Antonio, Texas / Universal Judo),
the 2007 Senior Nationals silver medalist in the 78kg division, fought two-time
World silver medalist Sae Nakazawa (JPN) … more>
2008 British and Swiss Open Entry Information
The next two European B-Level
tournaments will be the Swiss Open, April 19-20, and the British Open, May
2-3.
The deadline for entry into both
events is March 24. Athletes are reminded that all athletes requesting
to compete in a B-Level event outside of North America must be ranked on
the USA Judo Senior Elite National Roster or have approval from the USA Judo
High Performance Committee.
Click here for the
entry packet for the Swiss Open.
Click here for the
entry packet for the British Open.
For more information, contact Noel
Van Duyne at Noel.VanDuyne@usajudo.us.
Hamburg Super World Cup Day 1
Results
(Colorado Springs, Colo.) – Anna
Palmer (Colorado Springs, Colo. / USA Judo National Training Site at the
Olympic Training Center) was the only U.S. competitor on the first day of
the Hamburg Super World Cup where she competed in the 52kg division in Germany.
Palmer had a first-round bye and a
second round match against five-time World Cup medalist Antonia Cuomo (ITA)…
more>
(Colorado Springs, Colo.) – As
athletes prepare for the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials, June 13-14 in Las
Vegas, many of the top players in the division can be found fighting at E-Level
point tournaments around the nation. This weekend’s Pedro’s Judo
Challenge, held in Wakefield, Mass. was no exception with at least 10 former
National Champions in attendance.
Competing domestically for the first
time in the 78kg division, Kayla Harrison (Wakefield, Mass. / USA Judo
National Team FORCE / NYAC) came one step closer to qualifying for the
Trials with her gold medal win… more>
Reser Fights Up a Weight Division,
Goes 2-2 at Hamburg Super World Cup
(Colorado Springs, Colo.) – Ryan Reser (Colorado Springs, Colo. / USA Judo National Training
Site at the Olympic Training Center) may have given up 15 pounds to his
competitors when he chose to fight up to 81kg at the Hamburg Super World Cup in
Germany on Sunday, but he still produced one of the best records for an
American man on this year’s European Tour, going 2-2… more>
Something to Think
About –
McElway_basketball.wmv – see attachment
It is not about the
basketball. It is about the spirit, not only of the athlete, but of the
fans. Hope you enjoy even if you have seen it before.
UPCOMING EVENTS - 2008
Please note the following events on the horizon for
Illinois and the Midwest. Communication and download information can be
gotten directly through this email by attachments or by going to
www.judofdl.com (Brett Wood Taylor Welcome Mat
Judo). OR www.judocalendar.com (Jim Carmer). Either site is a wealth of information on
Judo events. Both have more events listed than I have, so visit their
sites often. Thanks.
2008 dates
Feb 29-Mar 1 Midwestern
Championships Waukegan IL
Contact Irwin
Cohen at 847.680.9234 or Rwin72@aol.com.
Mar 1-2
Ocean State International Championships
West Warwick RI
Contact: Serge Bouyssou, Tournament Director
judocoach@cox.net
2008
OCEAN_STATE_INTERNATIONAL
Mar
1
Mississippi State and Open Championships
Clinton MS See Flyer
Contact Bob
Harvey Mississippijudo@aol.com 601-924-3421 Dojo
Mar 6 -
8 Senior Training Camp
– Chicago, IL
Contact Doug Tono 773 784-7766 or e-mail to dtjudo@tohkon.com
Mar
8
March Illinois Judo Open Work-out
Gurnee, IL
Contact: Tim Schultheis
(847)244-7847
Email: tschulth@warpnet.net
www.illinoisjudo.org
Mar
9
New York Open New
York, NY
Contact: Dr Mel Appelbaum MiddieMD@aol.com
Senior Level B event
Mar 16
2008 Illinois
State Open Championships Yorkville,
IL
Contact:
Chuck Clark (630)553-5741
Email: clarkmail4@comcast.net
Mar 27 – 29 Senior
Training Camp – Chicago, IL
Contact Doug Tono 773 784-7766 or e-mail to dtjudo@tohkon.com
Mar
29-30 The US Scholatic
Championships Menomonee WI – Chippewa Valley
Contact
Jim Peterson jpeterson230@wi.rr.com
Apr 5 – 6 21st
Liberty Bell Judo Classic Philadelphia
PA
Contact Lou Moyermann
Home (215) 698-1289 Email LMoyerman@aol.com
National Referee Test Site
Apr
26 Welcome Mat Open Fond du Lac WI
Contact Brett Wood-Taylor welcomemat@charter.net
Information available www.judofdl.com
Jul 18 – 20 2008
Junior US Open Judo Championships – Ft
Lauderdale NEW!!
Contact Gerry Navarro gerrynavarro@aol.com
The complete entry
package can be obtained at: http://judonationals.net/
Nov 6 -
8 4th All Women’s Championship
Kalamazoo, MI
Contact: Deborah Fergus email: defrgs6@cs.com www.southsidedojo.com
Nov
8
Gurnee Veterans' Day Judo Tournament Lindenhurst, IL
Contact: Tim Schultheis
(847)244-7847
Email: tschulth@warpnet.net
www.gurneejudoclub.com
LIFE MEMBERSHIPS INFORMATION – USA
JUDO
For more information on Life
Membership in USA Judo, please contact USA Judo and click on “LIFE
MEMBERSHIP”
Nat’l Order Name
030
1 Henry
Okamura(deceased)
041
2 Kei Narimatsu
065
3 James
Colgan
122
4
Richard Fukuyama(deceased)
125
5
Joanne Barthold(deceased)
139
6
George Stanich
148
7 Mary
Gail Ford
161
8 Kevin
Narimatsu (CA)
162
9 Scott
Narimatsu (CA)
164
10 Byung Chul Cho
167
11 Yung Kim
177
12 Kyu Yoon
181
13 John Bek
189
14 Quentin Thompson
201
15 Michiyuki Sasa
216
16 George Weers
271
17 Susan McConnell
289
18 William Jaconetti
291
19 Jean S Narimatsu
292
20 Susan Narimatsu
324
21 Timothy Tremaine
342
22 Stephen Bergren
349
23 Timothy Canty
355
24 Tim Schultheis
358
25 Bradford Lee
(NV)
363
26 Frank Oliveri
364
27 Michael Ogata
(FL)
370
28 Jeanette J Narimatsu
371
29 Julie K Narimatsu
374
30 Joe Kajita (CA)
378
31 Eiko Shepherd
381
32 Bill
Dunning(deceased)
382
33 Yasko Odagiri
383
34 Wren Odagiri
385
35 Cary Yamanaka
(MN)
387 36
Don Bordeau
There are currently only 36 Life
Members in Illinois. You can start a membership for $75 minimum start
payment and $25 per payment thereafter until completed. You can pay by
cash, check or credit card. For more information, please contact www.usjudo.org and select “LIFE
MEMBERSHIP” Let’s do our share in Illinois. Thanks.