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Yoga - Continued from page 18 Continued from page 11 Hoogwef working tirelessly behind on children and families alike.
of growth, harvest, and rest, our bodies the scenes to keep the momentum
too evolve over time, requiring different Hockey remains the heart of strong. Together, their leadership The Spartans are always looking
forms of care and movement. In youth, the program, but the Spartans for new volunteers, sponsors, and
we may crave dynamic flows and continue to grow. Last season, 35 has helped build not just a team, but community partners to keep this
physical challenge; as we age, we often young athletes proudly wore the a growing community for athletes dream alive. Opportunities include:
seek grounding, restoration, and deeper Spartans jersey, even traveling to and families.
breath. Yoga supports these transitions Pembroke to face off against the One parent captured the spirit of • On-ice coaching and support
by meeting us where we are—offering Valley Warriors — an unforgettable the program beautifully: • Locker room assistance
strength when we feel vibrant, stillness milestone for players and families • Helping at special events
when we need to slow down, and alike. “This winter our son decided • Sponsorships and donations
compassion as we navigate the ever- to try hockey, and we were very No hockey experience is needed
changing landscape of our lives. I’m This year, the Spartans have fortunate to find the Seaway Valley — just a passion for helping others
hoping, by now, at this point in our expanded to include soccer and will Spartans — an inclusive learn-to- and making a difference in the life
journey through the Many Colours of also be launching a Spartans Bowling
Yoga, you’re beginning to see that the League at Nativity Bowling, running play program designed for children of a Spartan.
heart of this little column is not about with unique needs such as autism, Whether your child is eager to
exercise, forcing our bodies to do this from October through December. ADHD, and sensory difficulties. play, you’re looking to volunteer,
thing or that, or to proscribe the yoga These new opportunities reflect I am thankful for this program. It or you’d like to support through
journey for you. Rather, it is to show us the organization’s commitment to gave our son the chance to play a sponsorship or donation, the
how yoga IS life. It is a path forward not meeting children where they are sport he has always enjoyed, in
simply on the mat, but off the mat – into and giving them multiple ways to a space where he was welcomed Seaway Valley Spartans welcome
our homes, our work, our community, enjoy sports. without question, and taught him you. Together, this team is proving
our forests and rivers, our world – and the game at his own pace.” that sports can be truly inclusive —
that the limbs of yoga, which we’ll begin The program was founded by Dana building confidence, friendships,
to explore, are intended to be ways of Power, with board members Kayla Stories like this highlight the and unforgettable memories, one
living in every moment and every season Buiting and Haley Heusser- profound impact the Spartans have game at a time.
of our lives.

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