B7 - Wednesday, Sept. 9, 1981 - North Shore News

Ringette school planned

For fourth year |

The fourth annual ringette conditioning school at the Karen Magnussen arena in North Vancouver will begin this Saturday, September 12.

The school is highly recommended as an ex- cellent way for both old and new players to get in con- dition for the coming season.

It is intended to improve the skating ability of beginners, the confidence and proficiency of the ex-

Why running gets you high

BOSTON (UPI) - A new study indicates regular, strenuous exercise - like jogging - may make people feel good not only because it Strengthens muscles but because it increases production of a morphine- like substance in the body, it was reported Wednesday.

The study reported in the New England Journal of Medicine focused on en- dorphins - chemicals found in one form in the brain and in another in the blood.

Endorphins found in the brain can numb pain and produce a feeling of well- being. But the function of blood endorphins and their

relationship with brain endorphins ts unclear. They are a_ group of

compounds in animals and humans that have an effect similar to morphine. They were discovered after research disclosed the how morphine works in the body

The researchers found that blood endorphins tn- creased when women who hadn't exercised strenuously before the study ran, rode bicveles and did calisthenics Ina training program

Previous studies tested athletes in one time exercise sessions

It has been theorized endorphins in the brain may cause “yoggers high” the euphorna of long-distance runners and their depression and withdrawal symptoms when deprived of cxercise

The doctors at Massachusetts General Hospital pul seven women age 18K to JO through an exercise program, analyzing their blood after and between periods

exercise exercise

The women were normal moevery way. including their menstrual penods and had nol cacroised strenvously for atleast six months before the study

The researchers found the women expenenced a surge of endorphins and the chemiual that gives rise to them known as lpotropins im othear after they exercised Lhe doctors said (ramming only increased the cflect

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even the all-star skater stronger. The girls will also be

taught power skating and how to pass with more strength.

The school will provide an opportunity for those girls who have never played ringette to come and try the sport before actually signing up for the season.

Registration for the school

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ALL ENTRANTS MUST BE 12 VEARS OF AGE OF UNDER

will take place Thursday, September 10, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Karen Magnussen arena. Cost for the school is $15.

All girls ages seven to 17 are welcome to attend and if enough interest is shown, a Bunny league for five and six-year-olds will be formed.

For further information call Luanne Griffin (Registrar) at 988-0648.

. ALL: LEVEES of ringette players will benefit from the ringette school at the Karen Magnussen arena.

First pnze winner will receive a complete fall wardrobe of selected items from Sears If the winner is present and ac compamed by hs or her parents, during the final draw. Capilano Mall will award the parents a week end for two at the Hotel Vancouver (Includes hotel accommodation only)

Two second prize winners will receive a boy's or gts bicycle

All entries to be deposited at the Capilano Mall Ad ministration office betore Sept 12 The judges decision will be final Grand prize draw takes place Saturday, Sept 12 at 3 00 pm

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