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Blue Light Disco8th March

Senior First Aid22nd March

Pre-Season Netball Carnival23rd March

Trinity College Open Day7th April

Austswim Course13th & 14th April

Bronze Medallion15th - 19th April

STARplex Holiday Programs15th - 26th April

Herman’s Hermits26th April

La De Da Market3rd March & 1st November

Bindjareb Pinjarra22nd May

The Finatics31st May

Chaplain Dave ..................... .......2Dance like no one iswatching .............................. .......3Swimming & Early Develop.......4Diploma in Management staff...4Good News about Protein.........6What are your goals for 2013?.62012 Starlight Fundraising ......6There’s something for thewhole family at STARplex........7Staff Profi le ......................... .....7

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New York, New York!New York, New York!On Sunday 3rd November, 2013, On Sunday 3rd November, 2013, STARplex Fitness Centre Trainer & STARplex Fitness Centre Trainer & Group Fitness Instructor Samantha Group Fitness Instructor Samantha Craig and her client, Trinity College Craig and her client, Trinity College Director of Instrumental Music, Louise Director of Instrumental Music, Louise Skelton, will embark on an experience Skelton, will embark on an experience of a lifetime! Samantha and Louise are of a lifetime! Samantha and Louise are taking the ultimate “Heart Challenge” taking the ultimate “Heart Challenge” - they are using their healthy hearts - they are using their healthy hearts to help hearts and running in the to help hearts and running in the 2013 New York Marathon to raise 2013 New York Marathon to raise funds for the Heart Foundation. Both funds for the Heart Foundation. Both girls know how much dedication and girls know how much dedication and training is involved in preparing for a training is involved in preparing for a marathon and they both admit they marathon and they both admit they are looking forward to putting in the are looking forward to putting in the

hours of training in the months leading up to the New York Marathon in order to hours of training in the months leading up to the New York Marathon in order to successfully complete the 42.2km race. successfully complete the 42.2km race.

Louise discovered her passion for running as a means of losing 30kgs of excess Louise discovered her passion for running as a means of losing 30kgs of excess weight and running is now part of her everyday life. For Samantha, running is weight and running is now part of her everyday life. For Samantha, running is just something she loves to do. As Louise’s Personal Trainer, Samantha inspired just something she loves to do. As Louise’s Personal Trainer, Samantha inspired Louise to take up running as part of the PUSH Body Transformation Challenge Louise to take up running as part of the PUSH Body Transformation Challenge two years ago at the STARplex Fitness Centre. Over the last two years Samantha two years ago at the STARplex Fitness Centre. Over the last two years Samantha and Louise have completed several half marathons, many 10km races, two City and Louise have completed several half marathons, many 10km races, two City to Bay fun runs and many training runs together. They both signed up for their to Bay fun runs and many training runs together. They both signed up for their fi rst full marathon in 2011 and since then it has been their dream to run the fi rst full marathon in 2011 and since then it has been their dream to run the New York Marathon together. What makes the New York Marathon so unique New York Marathon together. What makes the New York Marathon so unique is the vast number of international runners, from elite Olympians to everyday is the vast number of international runners, from elite Olympians to everyday citizens who take part – usually as a fundraising project for a charity. The Heart citizens who take part – usually as a fundraising project for a charity. The Heart Foundation is a charity which is very meaningful for both Samantha and Louise.Foundation is a charity which is very meaningful for both Samantha and Louise.

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STARplex Celebrate a successful 10th Australian Day STARplex Celebrate a successful 10th Australian Day Basketball Tournament Basketball Tournament

On the Australia Day long weekend, STARplex held their 10th STARplex On the Australia Day long weekend, STARplex held their 10th STARplex Australia Day Basketball Tournament. Once again a nice blend of metropolitan Australia Day Basketball Tournament. Once again a nice blend of metropolitan and country teams with a total of 82 teams competed. This was the fi rst year and country teams with a total of 82 teams competed. This was the fi rst year teams from the Port Pirie Basketball Association and the Forestville Eagles teams from the Port Pirie Basketball Association and the Forestville Eagles Basketball Club have entered the tournament. The Riverland again had 15 Basketball Club have entered the tournament. The Riverland again had 15 teams entered together with teams from Murray Bridge, Barossa and our local teams entered together with teams from Murray Bridge, Barossa and our local club Central Districts. It was very pleasing to see so many competitive games club Central Districts. It was very pleasing to see so many competitive games throughout the weekend between the different regionsthroughout the weekend between the different regions

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of South Australia.of South Australia.

Pictured above: Louise Skelton and Samantha Craig

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EditorsEditorsCandice Butler & Dawn Mettyear Candice Butler & Dawn Mettyear

All enquiries regarding feedback or potential All enquiries regarding feedback or potential articles to The STARplex Journal to be sent to articles to The STARplex Journal to be sent to Dawn Mettyear at mettyeda@starplex.com.auDawn Mettyear at mettyeda@starplex.com.au

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Hello ReadersHello Readers

Chaplain Chaplain DaveDave

It is a pleasure to It is a pleasure to be writing for the be writing for the STARgazer. STARgazer.

My name is Dave; I’ve My name is Dave; I’ve been working at Trinity been working at Trinity College for over 10 College for over 10 years in Youth Ministry years in Youth Ministry and for the last couple and for the last couple of years as a Chaplain. of years as a Chaplain.

I’m an old scholar of the school (Class of ’96), and have I’m an old scholar of the school (Class of ’96), and have seen the growth of the community. STARplex has been seen the growth of the community. STARplex has been very important to me and my family in that time. I have very important to me and my family in that time. I have worked as a part-time fi tness instructor (BodyCombat), my worked as a part-time fi tness instructor (BodyCombat), my wife Beth is a longstanding member of the gym and has wife Beth is a longstanding member of the gym and has enjoyed many City-To-Bays and even a half-marathon. Our enjoyed many City-To-Bays and even a half-marathon. Our two daughters love the crèche (no really, they do!) and their two daughters love the crèche (no really, they do!) and their

swimming lessons at the pool.swimming lessons at the pool.

STARplex is a hub for the community committed to wellness STARplex is a hub for the community committed to wellness by engaging with the many facets of human life; physical, by engaging with the many facets of human life; physical, cultural, social and even caffeinated! I am very excited to cultural, social and even caffeinated! I am very excited to be newly appointed as the Chaplain to STARplex. I hope to be newly appointed as the Chaplain to STARplex. I hope to share some of my thoughts in this column over time. Not that share some of my thoughts in this column over time. Not that my thoughts are any more profound or important than anyone my thoughts are any more profound or important than anyone else’s, but so that I might encourage us all to remember that else’s, but so that I might encourage us all to remember that as whole human beings we must nurture the spiritual side of as whole human beings we must nurture the spiritual side of our nature as well.our nature as well.

If you see me around, say hello and I’d love to grab a coffee If you see me around, say hello and I’d love to grab a coffee and have a chat.and have a chat.

Romans 1:11-12Romans 1:11-12

For I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual For I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to strengthen you— that is, that we may be mutually gift to strengthen you— that is, that we may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith, both yours and mine.encouraged by each other’s faith, both yours and mine.

David MacGillivray/ChaplainDavid MacGillivray/Chaplain

I would like to take this opportunity to say a big thank you to I would like to take this opportunity to say a big thank you to Jeff Guess, our chief editor and founding inspiration for the Jeff Guess, our chief editor and founding inspiration for the STARgazer. With regret Jeff decided to call it a day and relinquish STARgazer. With regret Jeff decided to call it a day and relinquish his editing role at the end of last year. In his communication to his editing role at the end of last year. In his communication to me he praised his co-editors and indicated that he was leaving me he praised his co-editors and indicated that he was leaving the editing task in very capable and professional hands. We wish the editing task in very capable and professional hands. We wish Jeff all the very best as he moves his insights and clever turns Jeff all the very best as he moves his insights and clever turns of phrase to new ventures. of phrase to new ventures.

While farewelling Jeff I would also like to welcome our new columnist Dave MacGillivray While farewelling Jeff I would also like to welcome our new columnist Dave MacGillivray to the STARgazer readership. Many of you will know Dave as the Chaplain at Trinity to the STARgazer readership. Many of you will know Dave as the Chaplain at Trinity College, some may know him as a group fi tness instructor at STARplex whilst others may College, some may know him as a group fi tness instructor at STARplex whilst others may have seen him on stage as an actor with the State Theatre Company or more recently in have seen him on stage as an actor with the State Theatre Company or more recently in lead roles with local amateur theatre groups. However you might have experienced Dave lead roles with local amateur theatre groups. However you might have experienced Dave you will fi nd him a talkative, positive guy who has a real interest in a person’s wellbeing. I you will fi nd him a talkative, positive guy who has a real interest in a person’s wellbeing. I am delighted that he has accepted our invitation to express his thoughts and ideas on this am delighted that he has accepted our invitation to express his thoughts and ideas on this important topic in the STARgazer and look forward to reading his regular column.important topic in the STARgazer and look forward to reading his regular column.

Do you feel alive and fulfi lled, having achieved all that you set out to do by the end of any Do you feel alive and fulfi lled, having achieved all that you set out to do by the end of any given week? Perhaps a burst of spontaneous involvement in a STARplex program you given week? Perhaps a burst of spontaneous involvement in a STARplex program you have not tried before might help you achieve a healthy dose of wellbeing and meet some have not tried before might help you achieve a healthy dose of wellbeing and meet some new friends. I recommend you join a group personal training session and try the new Life new friends. I recommend you join a group personal training session and try the new Life Fitness equipment installed in the fi tness centre.Fitness equipment installed in the fi tness centre.

Yours in health Yours in health Dale MartinDale Martin

P.S. Please keep an eye out for the new staff uniforms as they are rolled out over the next few P.S. Please keep an eye out for the new staff uniforms as they are rolled out over the next few weeks. They are bright, fresh and coloured to theme with the STARplex logo. Let the staff weeks. They are bright, fresh and coloured to theme with the STARplex logo. Let the staff know what you think of the uniform and the quality of our service. They would love to hear know what you think of the uniform and the quality of our service. They would love to hear from you.from you.

The STARgazer editors value your The STARgazer editors value your feedback. Please tell us what you feedback. Please tell us what you think about the STARplex Journal think about the STARplex Journal

either by talking to one of us either by talking to one of us personally, writing to us c/- the above personally, writing to us c/- the above

address or emailaddress or email mettyeda@starplex.com.aumettyeda@starplex.com.au

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Louise’s father has had two heart attacks and although he survived (only because he was already in hospital when he had Louise’s father has had two heart attacks and although he survived (only because he was already in hospital when he had the second attack and they were able to act quickly), the heart attacks have led to a condition called “Cardiomyopathy”, for the second attack and they were able to act quickly), the heart attacks have led to a condition called “Cardiomyopathy”, for which he will need medication for the rest of his life. A very good friend of Samantha’s has a one year old son who has been which he will need medication for the rest of his life. A very good friend of Samantha’s has a one year old son who has been diagnosed with “Aortic Stenosis”, (a narrowing of the aortic valve), which is a life threatening condition. The girls aim to diagnosed with “Aortic Stenosis”, (a narrowing of the aortic valve), which is a life threatening condition. The girls aim to raise a minimum of $15,000 for the Heart Foundation between them and they both understand that they will need to put in raise a minimum of $15,000 for the Heart Foundation between them and they both understand that they will need to put in a signifi cant number of hours towards planning and carrying out fundraising events in the community to help them to reach a signifi cant number of hours towards planning and carrying out fundraising events in the community to help them to reach their target. Running for a charity such as the Heart Foundation will make the run even more meaningful for the girls as they their target. Running for a charity such as the Heart Foundation will make the run even more meaningful for the girls as they will both know that with each step they take, they are helping people like Louise’s Father and Samantha’s friend’s young son will both know that with each step they take, they are helping people like Louise’s Father and Samantha’s friend’s young son to live a more comfortable and fulfi lling life. They will also be running, knowing that they have been so generously supported to live a more comfortable and fulfi lling life. They will also be running, knowing that they have been so generously supported by so many members of the local community along the way, in particular the STARplex and Trinity College communities, by so many members of the local community along the way, in particular the STARplex and Trinity College communities, which in itself will give the girls extra inspiration and motivation when they are reaching the fi nal, diffi cult kilometres of the which in itself will give the girls extra inspiration and motivation when they are reaching the fi nal, diffi cult kilometres of the 42.2km race. 42.2km race.

Cardiovascular Disease is the biggest cause of death in Australia. The Heart Foundation aims to improve the heart health Cardiovascular Disease is the biggest cause of death in Australia. The Heart Foundation aims to improve the heart health of all Australians and to reduce disability and death from cardiovascular disease through research, education, awareness of all Australians and to reduce disability and death from cardiovascular disease through research, education, awareness and support programs. What makes this even more signifi cant for Samantha and Louise is that they realise that they are and support programs. What makes this even more signifi cant for Samantha and Louise is that they realise that they are only two people - both touched by heart disease in their own lives. This indicates exactly how common heart conditions are only two people - both touched by heart disease in their own lives. This indicates exactly how common heart conditions are and how they affect so many people today. and how they affect so many people today.

Samantha and Louise would like to encourage as many members of the community to help them to reach their goal by Samantha and Louise would like to encourage as many members of the community to help them to reach their goal by making a secure, tax deductible donation to their online fundraising page:making a secure, tax deductible donation to their online fundraising page:

http://2013newyorkmarathon.gofundraise.com.au/page/SkeltonCraighttp://2013newyorkmarathon.gofundraise.com.au/page/SkeltonCraig

Alternatively, community members are encouraged to come along and support the girls at some of the many fundraising Alternatively, community members are encouraged to come along and support the girls at some of the many fundraising events they have planned for this year. These include a raffl e with generously donated prizes from local businesses such events they have planned for this year. These include a raffl e with generously donated prizes from local businesses such as Makita Powertools, the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, Harvey World Travel, K Brereton Jewellers and Vadoulis Garden as Makita Powertools, the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, Harvey World Travel, K Brereton Jewellers and Vadoulis Garden Centre and a Quiz Night in the Hewitson STARplex Theatre. Centre and a Quiz Night in the Hewitson STARplex Theatre.

Dawn Mettyear/STARgazer Editor with assistance from Louise SkeltonDawn Mettyear/STARgazer Editor with assistance from Louise Skelton

Dance like no one is watchingDance like no one is watchingHow can you feel great, keep fi t, have fun, express your inner emotions How can you feel great, keep fi t, have fun, express your inner emotions and shine like a star all at once? The answer is Sh’Bam! One of STARplex and shine like a star all at once? The answer is Sh’Bam! One of STARplex Fitness Centres’ newest Les Mills class, Sh’Bam is a place where you can Fitness Centres’ newest Les Mills class, Sh’Bam is a place where you can literally dance like no one is watching, and release that closet ballerina or literally dance like no one is watching, and release that closet ballerina or hip-hop funk dancer!hip-hop funk dancer!

The re-release of Sh’Bam is something that cannot be missed! The The re-release of Sh’Bam is something that cannot be missed! The program that requires fun to be had will be relaunched with a Sh’Bam program that requires fun to be had will be relaunched with a Sh’Bam Dance Marathon the week of the 8th-14th of April 2013. A program that Dance Marathon the week of the 8th-14th of April 2013. A program that delivers great results, while having fun and learning to move your body is delivers great results, while having fun and learning to move your body is defi nitely worth giving a go. defi nitely worth giving a go.

Along with Sh’Bam Fitness Class, STARplex also gives children aged 3-13 Along with Sh’Bam Fitness Class, STARplex also gives children aged 3-13 the chance to dance like no one is watching, and learn awesome, funky the chance to dance like no one is watching, and learn awesome, funky dance moves with our Sh’Bam 4 Kids program every Tuesday and Thursday dance moves with our Sh’Bam 4 Kids program every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon 4:00-4:45pm. Sh’Bam 4 Kids has many benefi ts including afternoon 4:00-4:45pm. Sh’Bam 4 Kids has many benefi ts including keeping children active, learning dance techniques, understanding rhythm keeping children active, learning dance techniques, understanding rhythm and beat, all while having loads of fun. and beat, all while having loads of fun.

Sh’Bam is suited to children who have a passion to dance, through to Sh’Bam is suited to children who have a passion to dance, through to those who have not experienced any structured dance lessons before. those who have not experienced any structured dance lessons before.

Whether you want your children to learn dance technique, improve coordination, understand the beat in music or just have Whether you want your children to learn dance technique, improve coordination, understand the beat in music or just have social interaction with other children, Sh’Bam is the key. The main element to Sh’Bam 4 Kids is to have fun and smile, as social interaction with other children, Sh’Bam is the key. The main element to Sh’Bam 4 Kids is to have fun and smile, as this is the most important thing for children to experience on a day to day basis.this is the most important thing for children to experience on a day to day basis.

“I love going to Sh’Bam for Kids classes. It’s so much fun learning different dance moves. I love that I can go with my sister “I love going to Sh’Bam for Kids classes. It’s so much fun learning different dance moves. I love that I can go with my sister and we can both do the class together. We have lots of fun” says Samara.and we can both do the class together. We have lots of fun” says Samara.

Candice Butler/STARgazer EditorCandice Butler/STARgazer Editor

Pictured above: Samara and Meisha Bellchambers

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Congratulations 2012 Diploma in Congratulations 2012 Diploma in Management studentsManagement studentsIn 2012, seven Trinity College Administration staff and nine In 2012, seven Trinity College Administration staff and nine STARplex staff accepted the challenge to undertake the STARplex staff accepted the challenge to undertake the Diploma in Management through the Proteus Leadership Diploma in Management through the Proteus Leadership Centre. Centre.

After nine months of challenges, learning, experiences out After nine months of challenges, learning, experiences out of their comfort zones and good old fashioned hard work, of their comfort zones and good old fashioned hard work, the team succeeded in their mission and are now all proud the team succeeded in their mission and are now all proud holders of a Management Diploma.holders of a Management Diploma.

All candidates worked amazingly hard and certainly made All candidates worked amazingly hard and certainly made Trinity and STARplex proud, as the quality of work submitted Trinity and STARplex proud, as the quality of work submitted was of a very high standard. Congratulations to each and was of a very high standard. Congratulations to each and every one of them on their outstanding achievement.every one of them on their outstanding achievement.

Tash Phillips/Administration ManagerTash Phillips/Administration Manager

Swimming as a Tool to Develop Early Childhood Language and NumeracySwimming as a Tool to Develop Early Childhood Language and NumeracyTaken from Australian Swim School MagazineTaken from Australian Swim School Magazine Griffi th University “Adding Capital to Young Australians” (led by Professor Robyn Jorgensen). Griffi th University “Adding Capital to Young Australians” (led by Professor Robyn Jorgensen).

Over the past four years Griffi th University has conducted an early years swimming research project to determine the benefi ts of Over the past four years Griffi th University has conducted an early years swimming research project to determine the benefi ts of swimming lessons for 0 – 5 year old children. The interim report released in November 2012 showed some fascinating results.swimming lessons for 0 – 5 year old children. The interim report released in November 2012 showed some fascinating results.Not only does the report state the importance of swimming lessons for health and safety reasons, but it also highlights some of the Not only does the report state the importance of swimming lessons for health and safety reasons, but it also highlights some of the social, intellectual and emotional benefi ts attained by young children participating in lessons.social, intellectual and emotional benefi ts attained by young children participating in lessons.

The study reported considerable differences across groups of children who participated in swimming lessons and those that did The study reported considerable differences across groups of children who participated in swimming lessons and those that did not, even after factoring in differences of socio-economic status. As to be expected children who participated in swimming lessons not, even after factoring in differences of socio-economic status. As to be expected children who participated in swimming lessons performed on better measures of physical skills, such as hopping, walking or running. Most surprisingly however, were the results performed on better measures of physical skills, such as hopping, walking or running. Most surprisingly however, were the results on other measures relating to children’s intelligence. Children who participated in swimming lessons were more likely to score on other measures relating to children’s intelligence. Children who participated in swimming lessons were more likely to score signifi cantly better on measures relating to visual motor skills (such as drawing), gross motor stationary skills (eg. standing on one signifi cantly better on measures relating to visual motor skills (such as drawing), gross motor stationary skills (eg. standing on one foot), oral expression (being able to explain things) and also achieving higher results in general areas of literacy, numeracy and foot), oral expression (being able to explain things) and also achieving higher results in general areas of literacy, numeracy and mathematical reasoning.mathematical reasoning.

The report shows how swimming lessons could potentially be used as a tool for transitioning children to school through the early The report shows how swimming lessons could potentially be used as a tool for transitioning children to school through the early learning development of language, numeracy, reasoning and other key skills.learning development of language, numeracy, reasoning and other key skills.

“Many of these skills are needed in the formal education contexts so it would appear that swimming children may be better “Many of these skills are needed in the formal education contexts so it would appear that swimming children may be better prepared for their transition to school. This is a considerable advantage that is well beyond the swimming skills and water safety prepared for their transition to school. This is a considerable advantage that is well beyond the swimming skills and water safety skills advocated by swim industry.” (P3, Jorgensen, 2012).skills advocated by swim industry.” (P3, Jorgensen, 2012).

Kelly Lange/STARplex Swim Centre ManagerKelly Lange/STARplex Swim Centre Manager

Pictured above: Back row R-LBrett Hutchinson (Facilitator), Jodie Hayford, Cheryl Emmett, Julie Nicholson, Clarissa Russo, Marianne Fountain, Cathy Dale, Tracy Terrell, Silke Shaw, Anne Redding & Julie SchubertFront row R-LToni McCann, Samantha Craig, Roz Pearson, Ramiah Simpson, Candice Butler, Jana PridhamAbsent (Joseph Campbell).

Pictured above: Mel/STARplex Swim Centre Instructor with children having fun in the poolPictured above: Arlene/STARplex Swim Centre Instuctor with Tom

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2012 Starlight News!2012 Starlight News!After a very busy year of Starlight weeks, Mini Olympics, City-Bay, raffl es and a Pool Party Extravaganza, we are pleased to announce that STARplex and its amazing staff and community were able to raise a total of $10,102.75 for the Starlight Foundation.

Thank you to everyone who supported this wonderful cause and made this fundraising possible.

Natasha Phillips/Administration Manager

STARplex Celebrate a successful 10th Australian Day Basketball Tournament STARplex Celebrate a successful 10th Australian Day Basketball Tournament

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There were twenty grand fi nals played on grand fi nal Sunday with ten different clubs or Associations represented on the day. There were twenty grand fi nals played on grand fi nal Sunday with ten different clubs or Associations represented on the day.

This year was the fi rst year we included the under 10’s as part of the Australian Day Tournament and we had six teams This year was the fi rst year we included the under 10’s as part of the Australian Day Tournament and we had six teams competing. This was the fi rst under 10’s division in any South Australian tournament. competing. This was the fi rst under 10’s division in any South Australian tournament.

They didn’t disappoint, and coped amazingly with the heavy load of six games in four days. There was plenty of laughing They didn’t disappoint, and coped amazingly with the heavy load of six games in four days. There was plenty of laughing and cheering on the sideline as we all stood on our feet for most of the game in amazement at these tiny people running, and cheering on the sideline as we all stood on our feet for most of the game in amazement at these tiny people running, falling and zig zagging down the court whilst sometimes showing skills far beyond their years. Just like the older age groups falling and zig zagging down the court whilst sometimes showing skills far beyond their years. Just like the older age groups there were good defensive plays, fancy moves (behind the back passes) and even a three pointer. But the most spectacular there were good defensive plays, fancy moves (behind the back passes) and even a three pointer. But the most spectacular highlight of all was witnessing the players demonstrate their sheer love for the game. One example of this was seen in a highlight of all was witnessing the players demonstrate their sheer love for the game. One example of this was seen in a game where it ended with a score of 8-2 and the team that scored two points celebrated more after the game than the team game where it ended with a score of 8-2 and the team that scored two points celebrated more after the game than the team who scored eight points. I later found out that it was this teams fi rst ever two points and a visit to McDonalds on the way who scored eight points. I later found out that it was this teams fi rst ever two points and a visit to McDonalds on the way home had been promised as a result of the goal. Face painting and show bags for the under 10 division was also a defi nite home had been promised as a result of the goal. Face painting and show bags for the under 10 division was also a defi nite highlight for many of those future stars of the game. highlight for many of those future stars of the game.

Along with the teams came a large assemblage of staff, families and friends that provided a large infl ux of shoppers and Along with the teams came a large assemblage of staff, families and friends that provided a large infl ux of shoppers and sightseers to Gawler and good crowds to most games. All the men’s games were well attended with standing room only sightseers to Gawler and good crowds to most games. All the men’s games were well attended with standing room only on many occasions. Local residents returned several times during the day to witness the event and intense matchups, on many occasions. Local residents returned several times during the day to witness the event and intense matchups, particularly games involving the GTM team that contained several high fl ying Sudanese and a couple of very skilful African particularly games involving the GTM team that contained several high fl ying Sudanese and a couple of very skilful African American players. The Trinity College team comprising of old scholars and current students more than held their own American players. The Trinity College team comprising of old scholars and current students more than held their own against the best teams at the carnival fi nishing runners-up in the tournament. There was even a team representing the against the best teams at the carnival fi nishing runners-up in the tournament. There was even a team representing the Central District Lions Basketball Club that included STARplex staff member Joseph (the entertainer) Campbell. The word Central District Lions Basketball Club that included STARplex staff member Joseph (the entertainer) Campbell. The word around the stadium was the men’s games were a must see entertainment.around the stadium was the men’s games were a must see entertainment.

The Courts Staff worked particularly hard to ensure the high standards of previous tournaments were not only met but The Courts Staff worked particularly hard to ensure the high standards of previous tournaments were not only met but exceeded. exceeded.

Ricky Simpson/STARplex Stadium ManagerRicky Simpson/STARplex Stadium Manager

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The Good News The Good News about Protein about Protein

Protein is an essential nutrient Protein is an essential nutrient for the body and plays many for the body and plays many roles including forming roles including forming structures (muscles & cells) structures (muscles & cells) which facilitate metabolic which facilitate metabolic reactions, hormones and reactions, hormones and immunoproteins. Considering immunoproteins. Considering the importance of protein the importance of protein in the body it is clear that in the body it is clear that we should include suffi cient we should include suffi cient amounts in our diet. Foods amounts in our diet. Foods high in protein include red high in protein include red

meat, poultry, fi sh, eggs, dairy, legumes and lentils and meat, poultry, fi sh, eggs, dairy, legumes and lentils and are often staples in the average Australian’s diet. With are often staples in the average Australian’s diet. With inadequate protein intake our body will start to break down inadequate protein intake our body will start to break down its own from skeletal muscle which will in turn slow our its own from skeletal muscle which will in turn slow our metabolism.metabolism.

The protein recommendations for the normal healthy adult The protein recommendations for the normal healthy adult are 0.8 g per kilogram of body weight per day and this is are 0.8 g per kilogram of body weight per day and this is increased to 1.0-1.7 g per kilogram for those in strength increased to 1.0-1.7 g per kilogram for those in strength training. To achieve this most adults certainly do not require training. To achieve this most adults certainly do not require protein supplements however there is a reason why some protein supplements however there is a reason why some people should include more protein in their diet. Protein people should include more protein in their diet. Protein

helps keep us feeling full and satisfi ed with our meals and helps keep us feeling full and satisfi ed with our meals and snacks. From my experience people who exercise regularly snacks. From my experience people who exercise regularly will often have strong appetites and if their goals include will often have strong appetites and if their goals include weight loss controlling their total energy intake is important. weight loss controlling their total energy intake is important. Often having just carbohydrate snacks (biscuits, cakes, Often having just carbohydrate snacks (biscuits, cakes, bread, muesli bars) fail to fi ll us up and we are constantly bread, muesli bars) fail to fi ll us up and we are constantly looking for the next snacking option. Regular and frequent looking for the next snacking option. Regular and frequent sources of protein in our diet will help us feel satisfi ed for sources of protein in our diet will help us feel satisfi ed for longer and help control the total energy intake through less longer and help control the total energy intake through less snacking and smaller portion sizes.snacking and smaller portion sizes.

I am not suggesting that we should follow high protein low I am not suggesting that we should follow high protein low carbohydrate diets but instead ‘slightly higher protein and carbohydrate diets but instead ‘slightly higher protein and low GI carbohydrate diets’. Continue to include serves of low GI carbohydrate diets’. Continue to include serves of low GI carbohydrates such as fruit, basmati rice, sweet low GI carbohydrates such as fruit, basmati rice, sweet potato and oats to provide the body with its preferred energy potato and oats to provide the body with its preferred energy source and consider eating combined low GI carbohydrate source and consider eating combined low GI carbohydrate and protein foods regularly such as low fat dairy, legumes and protein foods regularly such as low fat dairy, legumes and lentils frequently.and lentils frequently.

I would recommend including a source of protein at each I would recommend including a source of protein at each meal, and if snacking is trending into constant grazing look meal, and if snacking is trending into constant grazing look for higher protein snack options. Protein supplements can for higher protein snack options. Protein supplements can often be reasonable choices, however it is important to note often be reasonable choices, however it is important to note that protein will still provide the body with an energy source that protein will still provide the body with an energy source and if not burnt off will lead to weight gain.and if not burnt off will lead to weight gain.

Heath Commane/Exercise Physiologist - DieticianHeath Commane/Exercise Physiologist - Dietician

What are your goals for 2013?What are your goals for 2013?It’s a new year and daily life routines are starting to fall into place, which It’s a new year and daily life routines are starting to fall into place, which means it is time to set new goals. Daily, weekly, monthly and yearly goals are means it is time to set new goals. Daily, weekly, monthly and yearly goals are the essence in achieving results, no matter what they are. 2012 ended on an the essence in achieving results, no matter what they are. 2012 ended on an immense high in the Fitness Centre due to the fantastic achievements that immense high in the Fitness Centre due to the fantastic achievements that were made during the PUSH Body Transformation 10 Week Challenge that were made during the PUSH Body Transformation 10 Week Challenge that ended on December 1st 2012. We are starting 2013 off in an unprecedented ended on December 1st 2012. We are starting 2013 off in an unprecedented and very exciting way, as STARplex Fitness Centre is hosting another PUSH and very exciting way, as STARplex Fitness Centre is hosting another PUSH Body Transformation 12 Week Challenge to kick start the New Year. Jye and Body Transformation 12 Week Challenge to kick start the New Year. Jye and Kristy, our two winners from last year’s PBT Challenge started out on their Kristy, our two winners from last year’s PBT Challenge started out on their journey where a lot of us are now. Jye, the overall South Australian Male PBT journey where a lot of us are now. Jye, the overall South Australian Male PBT Winner, said he had always ‘discussed and talked about getting his fi tness Winner, said he had always ‘discussed and talked about getting his fi tness and wellbeing back on track for years, but never actually had done anything and wellbeing back on track for years, but never actually had done anything about it until joining the challenge in September last year’. Kristy’s goal was to about it until joining the challenge in September last year’. Kristy’s goal was to ‘get back to the shape she was in before having children and thought the PBT ‘get back to the shape she was in before having children and thought the PBT Challenge would be the perfect starting point for her’ says Kristy.Challenge would be the perfect starting point for her’ says Kristy.

Both participants not only amazed themselves, but amazed others with Both participants not only amazed themselves, but amazed others with the outstanding results they both achieved in a short 10 weeks. After both the outstanding results they both achieved in a short 10 weeks. After both

participants had set their 10 week goal of losing 10kg, at the end of the challenge both Jye and Kristy completely outdid participants had set their 10 week goal of losing 10kg, at the end of the challenge both Jye and Kristy completely outdid themselves with Kristy losing an amazing 15kg and Jye an incredible 25kg. This just goes to show, when you put your mind themselves with Kristy losing an amazing 15kg and Jye an incredible 25kg. This just goes to show, when you put your mind and body to something, and with the mentoring and support from our wonderful Personal Trainers, anything is possible. and body to something, and with the mentoring and support from our wonderful Personal Trainers, anything is possible.

Take a look around the Fitness Centre and spot the members carrying their white PBT hand towel and booklet and offer your Take a look around the Fitness Centre and spot the members carrying their white PBT hand towel and booklet and offer your words of support as they enter their own personal journey through the 12 Week PUSH Body Transformation Challenge. I words of support as they enter their own personal journey through the 12 Week PUSH Body Transformation Challenge. I would like to congratulate those who stood up to the challenge, and I can’t wait to see your progress throughout the 12 weeks would like to congratulate those who stood up to the challenge, and I can’t wait to see your progress throughout the 12 weeks ahead. For those not competing in the challenge this time around, set your own personal goals, and I challenge you to try a ahead. For those not competing in the challenge this time around, set your own personal goals, and I challenge you to try a STARplex program you haven’t tried before. Good luck!STARplex program you haven’t tried before. Good luck!

Candice Butler/STARgazer EditorCandice Butler/STARgazer Editor

Pictured above: Kristy Sims

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There’s something for the whole family at There’s something for the whole family at STARplex STARplex

Nicky Buntine has been a member of the STARplex Fitness Centre for the last Nicky Buntine has been a member of the STARplex Fitness Centre for the last six months and has in her own words loved the whole STARplex experience. six months and has in her own words loved the whole STARplex experience. Originally from Darwin, Nicky relocated to South Australia for a year to have Originally from Darwin, Nicky relocated to South Australia for a year to have her second child and be close to family. her second child and be close to family.

After she was diagnosed with Post Natal Depression and on the advice of her After she was diagnosed with Post Natal Depression and on the advice of her Doctor, Nicky joined the fi tness centre when her son James was seven weeks Doctor, Nicky joined the fi tness centre when her son James was seven weeks old. As part of her recovery she was given counselling and a set of strategies old. As part of her recovery she was given counselling and a set of strategies to help her to keep moving. One of these strategies was to exercise regularly to help her to keep moving. One of these strategies was to exercise regularly to give her some stress relief and time out from her children.to give her some stress relief and time out from her children.

One thing that attracted Nicky to STARplex was the free crèche service. With One thing that attracted Nicky to STARplex was the free crèche service. With her husband working away three to four weeks at a time she admits that she her husband working away three to four weeks at a time she admits that she would not have been able to go to the gym without this service. Knowing that would not have been able to go to the gym without this service. Knowing that

her children were well cared for and happy to be left in the crèche, she commenced in the fi tness centre with a gym her children were well cared for and happy to be left in the crèche, she commenced in the fi tness centre with a gym program which included some cardio and weight training. She then had some personal training sessions with Kristy, program which included some cardio and weight training. She then had some personal training sessions with Kristy, STARplex Fitness Centre Personal Trainer, to strengthen her core and pelvic fl oor. “This was great, because I could STARplex Fitness Centre Personal Trainer, to strengthen her core and pelvic fl oor. “This was great, because I could then start doing some Group Fitness Classes”, says Nicky. “My absolute favourites are Body Combat and Sh’Bam. I then start doing some Group Fitness Classes”, says Nicky. “My absolute favourites are Body Combat and Sh’Bam. I wish I could have something like this when I return to Darwin”, says Nicky. wish I could have something like this when I return to Darwin”, says Nicky.

These days you can’t wipe the smile off Nicky’s face. Eating a healthy diet to keep her energy levels high and exercising These days you can’t wipe the smile off Nicky’s face. Eating a healthy diet to keep her energy levels high and exercising regularly has had a huge impact on her life. In the short six months that Nicky has been a member at STARplex she regularly has had a huge impact on her life. In the short six months that Nicky has been a member at STARplex she has lost an incredible 10 kilograms together with a massive 40cm loss.has lost an incredible 10 kilograms together with a massive 40cm loss.

“Whilst at STARplex I also started playing netball and took my daughter to Baby Boogie, which she loves and has “Whilst at STARplex I also started playing netball and took my daughter to Baby Boogie, which she loves and has nicknamed it Wiggle Wiggle”. All the staff at STARplex have been wonderful and the kids and I will miss coming, I will nicknamed it Wiggle Wiggle”. All the staff at STARplex have been wonderful and the kids and I will miss coming, I will also miss the wide variety of Les Mills Classes”, says Nicky. also miss the wide variety of Les Mills Classes”, says Nicky.

Nicky says that she will continue to go to the gym in Darwin, but will fi nd it diffi cult to fi nd a centre with the facilities that Nicky says that she will continue to go to the gym in Darwin, but will fi nd it diffi cult to fi nd a centre with the facilities that STARplex has to offer. We wish Nicky and her family well as they pursue their fi tness and wellness goals in Darwin.STARplex has to offer. We wish Nicky and her family well as they pursue their fi tness and wellness goals in Darwin.

Dawn Mettyear/STARgazer EditorDawn Mettyear/STARgazer Editor

“Finding my “Finding my land legs” land legs”

Deb Heynen is one of our wonderful staff members here at STARplex, who is married with two beautiful girls. Deb is the Assistant Manager in the STARplex Swim Centre. Deb’s fi rst encounter with STARplex was when she applied for a casual position as a swimming instructor

11 years ago, due to her passion for swimming. “What I love about my job is having the ability to teach children how to swim, which has so many benefi ts in life”, says Deb. Not only are swimming lessons great fun for children, but it also teaches them a very important skill that can be lifesaving.

Deb’s passion for swimming has continued and Deb’s love for the water is evident as she takes time out of each and every day to jump in the pool for her own benefi t. Every day Deb will swim one kilometre as this is the perfect way for her to keep her fi tness levels up along with having the opportunity to enjoy doing something she loves to do.

Swimming one kilometre every day is already a huge achievement, however, Deb feels like her next goal is to fi nd her ‘land legs’. “I feel really comfortable in the pool, and feel that swimming one kilometre isn’t a huge challenge for me anymore, however, stepping into the gym and jumping on a treadmill is something that is out of my comfort zone and I feel is quite daunting”, Deb says. Even though starting in the gym will be a challenge for Deb, it is one of her goals, as she feels the need for a bit of a push and would like to achieve some more fi tness and wellness goals out of the water.

We can’t wait to see you in the gym fi nding your ‘land legs Deb’!

CandiceButler/STARgazer Editor

Pictured above: Deb Heynen

Pictured above: Nicky Buntine with her children Annika and James

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FRIDAY 26TH APRIL

Herman’s HermitsHerman’s HermitsTime: 7.30pm for 8.00pm concertDinner & Show Tickets: $60 Adults, $57 Concession - ON SALE NOW!Show only Tickets: $39 Adults, $36 Concession - ON SALE NOW!From their beginning in Manchester, England, on April 1st 1964, the band has chalked up over 23 hit singles, 10 hit albums, 3 major movies and countless television shows and concert tours all over the world – up to date they have total record sales of over 75 million.The ‘Golden Oldies’ still make up a large part of their show – much to the enjoyment of their fans, who can’t resist singing along to Mrs Brown You’ve Got A Lovely Daughter, Silhouettes, Dandy, Henry VIII and others.From the Sixties, through the Seventies, Eighties, Nineties and into the 21st Century, Herman’s Hermits are still ‘Into Something Good’.

FRIDAY 3RD MAY & FRIDAY 1ST NOVEMBER

La De Da MarketLa De Da MarketTime: 3.30pm - 8.30pmCost: Gold Coin Donation to Starlight Children’s Foundation.Over 50 new and well known stalls, FREE parking, FREE face painting, jumping castle. Cash only please.100 FREE Goodie Bags - fi rst in, fi rst served.To register your interest in booking a stall please download the APPLICATION FORM (308KB PDF) or email: ladedamarket@starplex.com.au.

WEDNESDAY 22ND MAY

Bindjareb Pinjarra Bindjareb Pinjarra Come Out Festival ShowCome Out Festival ShowConcerts: 11.00am & 1.30pmTickets: $15 student, $12 equityBooking info: Bookings can be made from 1st February 2013 through BASS school bookingsAge group: 10yo+Some mild coarse language

FRIDAY 22ND MARCH

Senior First AidSenior First AidTime: 9am-5pm cost $155

SATURDAY 23RD MARCH

Pre-Season Netball CarnivalPre-Season Netball CarnivalAges: Juniors 11’s, 12’s, 13’s, 15’s, 17’s and underSeniors all gradesA great fun way to try-out your team in time for the new season

To fi nd out more visit our website or phone Judy on 08 8522 0657

SUNDAY 7TH APRIL

Trinity College Open DayTrinity College Open DayTime: 11.00am-2.00pmTrinity College hosts an Annual Open Day that includes exhibitions, performances, displays, catering by P&F groups, interactive lessons and is an ideal way to see the College in action at a relaxed pace.

All are welcome to attend. Bookings are essential please contact Enrolments:

Jenny Searle, Enrolment Offi cer, 08 8522 0605 or Ros Pearson, Enrolment Offi cer, 08 8523 8114

Email: enquiry@trinity.sa.edu.au

SATURDAY 13 - SUNDAY 14 APRIL

AUSTSWIM CourseAUSTSWIM CoursePlease direct enquires to Kelly Lange or Deb Heynen from the STARplex Swim Centre.

MONDAY 15TH TO FRIDAY 19TH APRIL

Bronze MedallionBronze MedallionTime: 9.30am – 12.00pmAges: 14 yrs +Cost: $125, includes manual & exam fee

Are you 14 years or over? Can you swim 400 metres? Looking to work for VAC Swim/Lifeguarding? Want to gain SACE points?

MONDAY 15TH APRIL TO FRIDAY 26TH APRIL

STARplex School Holiday STARplex School Holiday ProgramsProgramsCheck out the STARplex Holiday Program Booklet, out soon, for some great programs to keep the children occupied for the April school holidays. Programs include STARfun Holiday Program, Dance Programs, Basketball Clinics, Gymnastics and much more.

FRIDAY 8TH MARCH

Blue Light DiscoBlue Light DiscoTime: 7.00pm-10.00pm (lock-in)All Tickets: $6 (on sale from STARplex Reception the week leading up to Blue Light Disco, or at the door)

FRIDAY 31ST MAY

The FinnaticsThe FinnaticsTime: 7.30pm for 8.00pm concertDinner & Show Tickets: $46 Adults, $41 Concession - yet to be releasedShow only Tickets: $25 Adults, $20 Concession - yet to be releasedPresented by OOTS & STARplex.

FRIDAY 14TH JUNE

The Beggars SING - MatineeThe Beggars SING - MatineeTime: 10.30am for 11.00am concertAll Tickets: $15 - yet to be released

Presented by OOTS & STARplex.