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1 ISSUE 09 - March 2015 Ripples Leisure Centre Newsletter this issue XXXXXX P.1 XXXXXXX P.2 XXXXXX P.3 XXXXXXX P.4 CUSTOM SOLUTIONS About Us Ripples Leisure Centre has been open for more than 20 years now and is still providing quality customer services, with knowledgeable, qualified, caring and friendly staff. Ripples continue to offer the opportunity to participate in a wide range of Aquatic and Fitness activities. We have all year round Learn to Swim for all ages, Squad Training and Swim Club, Group Fitness Classes, Crèche, Café, Aqua Aerobics, Personal Training, Birthday Parties, Boot Camps for adults and children and school holiday programs including the Octo Ring and the Tarzan swing, plus much more. Facilities, Services and Programs include: Spa and Sauna, Café, Crèche, Dietitian, Squad Program, Pool Shop, Aquarobics, Heated Pools, Group Fitness, Learn to Swim, Birthday Parties, Full Gym Facilities, Personal Training, Fitness Assessments, Seniors Programmes, & Holiday Programmes. Happy Easter! Happy Easter to all our customers! Have a lovely and safe Easter with all your family and friends! For all centre trading hours during this Easter period please visit the Ripples website or pick up a flyer from reception.

Our unique Swim School model means that participants can book in at any time rather than waiting for the start of term program.

2 Message from the Acting General Manager Dear Ripples Patrons, Summer has come to an end and it was certainly a warm one. Ripples Leisure Centre experienced a number of warm days as well as unseasonal cooler weather. It s still not too late to enrol into Ripples Swim School. Our unique Swim School model means that participants can book in at any time rather than waiting for the start of term program. We are also going to be making it easier to book and pay online via our website which will be available in March, come over and chat to our new swim school customer service area to find out more. We are also excited to announce that there is now Free Wi-Fi available throughout Ripples St Marys for you to use whenever you re here. Just find Ripples Public and login and away you go. You can visit our webpage, login to your account and change your details all while you work out or waiting for your child s lessons to finish. Ripples Listens is a new program we have just launched which allows us to communicate with our members and guests on a regular basis to find out what you would like to see, what we can improve on, and any programs or services that need a little bit of love. How to get involved, you can come along to one of our Ripples Listens sessions, or send us an rippleslistens@ripplesnsw.com.au We hope your loving the new health and fitness cardio equipment and have created your own login. Did you know that you can synchronize the My Fitness Pal app on your phone to the cardio equipment, so you can keep track on how many calories you have burnt off. If you need any help creating a login or accessing the features, call over one of our friendly staff who can show you through the system. I hope to see you and all at Ripples very soon. Regards, Chris Brown Acting General Manager Fit 4 Kidz Holiday Program 13th 17th April am 11.30am Theme Days: Monday: Team Challenge Tuesday: Little Athletics Wednesday: Sports Gala Thursday: Kommando Style Friday: Mini Olympics Cost: FREE for Family Memberships $45 Non members $40 Members for the 5 day program or $12 per day Age Group: 7-12 year olds Must be a competent swimmer, limited spots available. Bookings taken at reception. Seniors Week FREE Zumba Gold Class We are celebrating Seniors Week! Join us for a FREE Zumba Gold Class on Monday 16th March 2015, commencing at 1.30pm followed by afternoon tea and a FREE Dietitian presentation. Reserve your spot with reception. Zumba Gold is a special class designed for the active mature adult population or the true beginner (deconditioned) participant. A Zumba Gold class is very conscious of people s possible physical limitations.

watch it Greatest Achievement: Completed a Masters of Clinical Exercise Physiologist Worst Habit: Biting my finger nails What you most like about Ripples: I love my clients, getting to know them all

3 Get to know your Exercise Physiologist Profile Name: Katie Crowther-Wilkinson Nick Name: Kate Career Path so far: Accredited Exercise Physiologist Where do you see yourself in 10 years time: Married, 2 children and a Senior Exercise Physiologist Favourite Food: Chocolate Favourite Colour: Yellow Favourite Movie and Why: Pitch Perfect it s a fun movie and makes me laugh no matter how many times I watch it Greatest Achievement: Completed a Masters of Clinical Exercise Physiologist Worst Habit: Biting my finger nails What you most like about Ripples: I love my clients, getting to know them all individually and working one on one with them to meet there goals. Nothing is more rewarding then seeing my clients grow and building a relationship with them through their journey! I also love all my work mates who make work a happy place to come each day! Get to know your Group Fitness Instructor Profile Name: Michelle Cullen Career path so far: I have trained in the gym since the 90's, inspired by my dad who is still bodybuilding at 68 years old! After having my 3 beautiful boys, I decided to complete my Certificate III & IV at Tafe, which lead me to my dream job here at Ripples! Where do you see yourself in 10 years time: In 10 years time I see myself promoting health and fitness within our local and greater community. Penrith and it's surrounds have a great spirit and we should nurture it by keeping healthy mentally and physically through fun community programs and events. I'd love to be part of that. Favourite Food: How could I name just one! I love everything - Chocolate, falafel and hummus and lasagne are a few! Favourite Colour: Indigo Favourite Movie and why: Amelie - It's quirky, funny & heart-warming. The soundtrack is brilliant and I love France! Greatest Achievement: 3 drug free childbirths, followed by finishing Tafe last year (whilst supporting my husband through a serious accident) Worst Habit: I have been known to lick a knife if there's Peanut butter on it! (Don't tell ANYONE!) Most Embarrassing Moment: I started a new job, and spent the whole day walking around with my fly open at the back of my skirt. My boss told me in the afternoon and said "One of the guys pointed it out"... cringe... What you most like about Ripples: I knew I wanted part of it the moment I walked in. It's a fit family, who support, nurture and encourage each other to be the best version of themselves. I love the people, the spirit and the staff. What's not to like? Six Dream Dinner Guests and why: Arnold Schwarzenegger - to be inspired, The Dalai Lama - to gain wisdom, A teenage me - to reassure, David Attenborough - to learn, An Alien - to put things into perspective, my late brother - to tell him it's ok

4 Why you should continue swimming lessons in winter! SWIM, SAFE, SURVIVE! At times swimming lessons can be seen as a seasonal activity, especially as the weather outside grows cooler and other activities compete for your child s time and your family s income. There are compelling reasons, however, to continue with swimming lessons year round and to make swimming a top priority for your child and your family s budget. Following are some important reasons for you to consider. Many parents start swimming lessons out of a concern for their child s water safety. Although swimming lessons are never a substitute for parental supervision, they play a crucial part in building layers of protection for young children. The skills and behaviours that are taught in lessons need constant reinforcement throughout the year. The risks posed by drowning don t go away in the cooler parts of the year, so neither should the lessons they are one of the most proactive things a parent can do for their child. In addition to safety issues, continuing lessons is important to build and reinforce existing skills. This is particularly true with children under 5 years whose long-term skill retention and muscle memory are just beginning to develop. A break in lessons that stretches over many months will often result in a loss of skills. Even when parents can t see substantial progress every week, the child is at least maintaining the current ability level, and that is progress in itself. Don t let all the time and money spent on lessons go to waste, keep up their skills. Ripples Leisure Centre St Marys pools are maintained at constant temperatures throughout the year, so even when it is cooler outside, it can still be a comfortable, year-round, summer experience in the water. With a little extra attention, such as keeping children warm and drying them off well when they leave the pool, swimming will stay comfortable and beneficial all year. Keep these ideas in mind as you continue with your lessons. Swimming is one of the best activities for children and it s a shame if it only happens in the summer. Whenever possible, enjoy your swimming all year round! Swim Australia 2005 & Dave DuBois, Independent Learn to Swim Consultant and Swim Australia s Swim TOUR Leader Swim School Change Ripples Swim School is working hard to raise the standard of Learn to Swim instruction to ensure positive and timely outcomes for our students. We have introduced some new changes in addition to the no backfloats policy to our program these include the following: Making our infants and preschool program more skills base rather than solely age we have done this by: Reviewing criteria and level outcomes Increasing the age requirements for Turtles level to 3 year - 5 years rather than starting from 2 years. As children this age benefit better from a parent and children environment. 2 year old participants to now participate in a Starfish level (parent & child class) Introduction of a third pre-school level called Eels a progression from the penguins level. This level is a modified goldfish class applicable for children under 5 years

No Back floats at Ripples! You may have noticed that since the start of Block 1 2015 Ripples Swim School is back float free.

As such floatation devices create a fake environment.

5 No Back floats at Ripples! You may have noticed that since the start of Block Ripples Swim School is back float free. Back floats along with other floaties products such as arm bands, bodysuits, rings around the chest or waist, lifejackets etc.artificially keep your child afloat in the water. As such floatation devices create a fake environment. With the floatation aid the child is held up by the device (obviously, because that is its purpose) so their brain does not receive the information about how to hold themselves up in the water (swim by themselves). Floaties prevent the brain from receiving real information about the water environment. The child s brain only receives information about breathing, balance, coordination, tactility, etc., based upon the influence of a floatation device. Learning any physical skill is simply the process of your brain receiving sensory input from the environment. Your brain then processes that sensory input and sends signals to different parts of your body to adjust, coordinate, move, and compensate in order to achieve the desired action or movement. Eventually, with enough sensory input and practice, your brain will have mastered how to maneuver in the desired way in that specific environment. Since the child is being held up by the aid, all the child needs to do in order to move about in the water ( swim ) is kick or wiggle their legs in any random motion. The arms are not even necessary with the floatation aid (and they are very necessary in actual swimming), and the leg movements they learn to use are random, sporadic, and will be completely ineffective in actual swimming. They learn the wrong motions and build non-functional habits. When you use floatation devices, you are actually wiring your child s brain with the wrong information. It is actually disadvantageous because your child has built wrong habits, and it is much harder to break a bad habit than it is to just start from scratch and learn something new. Ripples is not opposed to the use of all floatation devices that serve a purpose to build on skills such as kickboards to develop a strong effective kick and noodles that keep a swimmers hips on top of the water and balance their centre body of gravity assisting students whilst they are building the strength to master the skill independently as both these devices support the moment/skill rather than hinder it. Floatation aids are also serve their purpose in the recreational swimming environment but it is important to note that no floatation device ever substitutes direct adult supervision and is the reason Ripples Leisure Centre endorses Royal Life Savings Keep Watch Campaign. Article taken from DoMan.Mom website.

Do your New Year s Resolutions include losing weight or improving your eating habits & nutrition? Be Strong, Be Happy, Be Healthy!

With over 5 years of full time study in the field of Health, Nutrition and Dietetics under her belt, Jamie-lee is the answer you have been searching for!

If you suffer from Depression, Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, High Cholesterol, etc., be sure to take advantage of this benefit.

6 Do your New Year s Resolutions include losing weight or improving your eating habits & nutrition? Be Strong, Be Happy, Be Healthy! Gold Awards 2014 Our very own Accredited Practising Dietitian Jamie-lee Farrugia is here at Ripples Hydrotherapy to assist, motivate and guide you to achieve your weight loss goals. With over 5 years of full time study in the field of Health, Nutrition and Dietetics under her belt, Jamie-lee is the answer you have been searching for! Did you know that you may be eligible to receive 5 sessions with an Allied Health Professional: Dietitian, with the complete cost covered under Medicare? If you suffer from Depression, Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, High Cholesterol, etc., be sure to take advantage of this benefit. The next time you visit your local GP, simply ask them to complete an Enhanced Primary Care Plan form, with a number from 1-5 in the Dietitian Box provided. How easy is that!? Dietitian consultations include body composition analysis, diet history, weekly diet meal plan and continuing professional nutrition advice. Furthermore, consultations can be accessed through your Private Health Care Fund Rebate or alternatively by Private Consultation. To fulfil your New Year s Resolutions for 2015 and get you feeling healthier, happier and more determined to get moving and eat well! Book an appointment today with our Ripples Dietitian and make a positive and long term lifestyle change! Tips/Facts of the month: 1. Have you ever heard the saying An apple a day keeps the doctor away and wondered why? Apples are a highly nutritious and cleansing fruit high in Vitamins A, C and B1. Apples are also rich in pectin, which can help reduce high cholesterol levels and remove toxic metals from our bodies. Do you have an Apple a day? 2. Chia Seeds are one of nature s Super Foods! They are high in essential fatty acids, protein, soluble fibre, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals, thus the perfect addition to your bottle of water or breakfast smoothie. Our Dietitian is located at the Ripples Hydrotherapy Centre, feel free to send Jamie-Lee an dietitian@ripplesnsw.com.au or to make a booking please phone (02) Ripples has successfully maintained its GOLD status in The Australian Health and Fitness Industry Quality Awards These awards are based on an excellence framework which is used to guide and assess organisations in their adoption of systems that produce high quality outcomes. In 2014, Ripples was again assessed against four criteria. Programs, services and customer care People (workforce) Risk, safety & environment Business management and leadership In order for Ripples to maintain its GOLD status we had to highlight achievements in the previous 12 months as well as take a detailed look at all key aspects of our business. All applicants involved in the Australian Health & Fitness Industry Quality Award have demonstrated a strong commitment to Quality Improvement. Thank you to our continued customer support.

Ripples Hydrotherapy Centre What is Hydrotherapy A form of treatment conducted in a heated pool to help regain or enhance physical well being.

Properly used, Hydrotherapy can expedite the rehabilitation and cure of muscle and joint injuries as well as assisting in post operative pain relief.

easier than on land, therefore movement are easier and the range of movements can be increased. The warmth of the water increases circulation and aids in relaxing tense muscles.

7 Ripples Hydrotherapy Centre What is Hydrotherapy A form of treatment conducted in a heated pool to help regain or enhance physical well being. Hydrotherapy exercises are a series of gentle movements, not swimming or aqua aerobics performed in a pool maintained at 32 degrees to 34 degrees Celsius. Properly used, Hydrotherapy can expedite the rehabilitation and cure of muscle and joint injuries as well as assisting in post operative pain relief. The benefits are many and can help: Strengthen muscles Relieve pain Promote relaxation Improve general fitness Improve balance and co-ordination Develop water confidence Movement in the water is easier than on land, therefore movement are easier and the range of movements can be increased. The warmth of the water increases circulation and aids in relaxing tense muscles. Its can effectively relieve conditions such as chronic arthritis. Hydrotherapy Facilities: The complex includes treatment rooms, rehabilitation room, multipurpose room and recovery area. The pool has a rail around its edges to enable exercise and the use of equipment. Separate male and female change rooms are included as well as disabled shower and change room. Four banks of spa jets at various heights are located in the deep end of the pool. These allow various activities and exercises to be undertaken as well as the potential to be used for massage application. Entry to the pool is via stairs, or a pool hoist. Hoist Access Ripples staff are available to operate the hoist alongside the pool. If you do require assistance to exit and/or enter the hoist when in the water, or to transfer from a wheelchair to the hoist, you will need to have a Carer with you for your session. Buddy Personal Training Buddy Personal Training is great for people wanting to train with a friend. Friends with similar fitness goals can greatly benefit for Buddy Personal Training. Working out together will enhance motivation, assurance and social interaction. All sessions are 60 minutes and with a Certified Personal Trainer. Costs are listed below: Members: $85 single session $320 for 4 sessions Non Members $100 single session $380 for 4 sessions Our Personal Trainers will develop a personalised Fitness routine to suit your needs & goals. Our commitment, focus & results driven approach will provide you with the Safe friendly & Professional environment you ve been looking for. All Sessions are offered by our Certified Personal Trainers who are all Registered with Fitness Australia.

CITY2SURF Saturday 9th August 2015 Join the Ripples Team! How to Register: www.city2surf.com.

8 CITY2SURF Saturday 9th August 2015 Join the Ripples Team! How to Register: SAVE THE DATE Members Night Out Lets go bowling - Saturday 25th July 2015 Seniors Week Free Zumba Gold Class - Monday 16th March 2015 Fit 4 Kidz Holiday Program Monday 13th - Friday 17th April 2015 Learn to Swim Penrith Term concludes on Thursday 2/4/15 Students are encouraged to enrol in the Ripples St Marys program for the winter months. Penrith participants can enrol from Swap Day on 29/3/15 pending availabilities. If you have additional questions regarding the booking process please contact Tammy our LTS Team Leader via lts@ripplesnsw.com.au or phone reception on (02) Learn to Swim St Marys Rebooking for Block 2 Existing clients same class/day/time 8/3/15 to 28/3/15 Swap Day 29/3/15 New Client Bookings 30/3/15 to 14/4/15 Block 1 concludes 12/4/15 Due to Public Holidays, swimming lessons will not operate on the following dates and you have not been charged for these days. Good Friday - 3/4/15, Easter Saturday 4/4/15, Easter Sunday 5/4/15, Easter Monday 6/4/15, ANZAC Day (Saturday) 25/4/15 We are pleased to announce that our Customer Portal Ripples Online is now active. Ripples online is a new service with the capabilities to allow Ripples Learn to Swim members to login to: update your address and account details as well as pay your outstanding balances for Learn to Swim. It will mean you will no longer be required to line up at reception to re-book your child/ren for the next block of swimming lessons instead you can complete this process in the comfort of your own home or on your mobile. Are you part of a Team? YES Team Name: Ripples Leisure Centre Password: Fitness247 Select BLUE GROUP For more information on City2Surf please visit or keep an eye out on Facebook for further updates! Ripples Leisure Centre St Marys Charles Hackett Drive St Marys NSW 2760 (02) Penrith 119 Station St Penrith NSW 2750 (02) Hydrotherapy Creek Rd St Marys NSW 2760 (02) ripples@ripplesnsw.com.au

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