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Winter Sports
Albany, NY
Business
Look Inside: Lake Placid Olympic Center Debuts $104M Renovation Ahead Of
Fisu
Winter Games
Winter sports in New York just got a whole lot cooler now that the Lake Placid Olympic Center has wrapped up a massive $104 million renovation project. Upgrades to the Essex County facility, which include new retail shops, dining areas, and a fully-updated Lake Placid Olympic Museum, were officially unveiled to the public on Thursday, Dec. 8. The project was completed with just weeks to spare before the facility hosts the Lake Placid FISU World University Games in January 2023. More than 1,500 athletes from more than 50 countries and 600 universities are expected at the games, where they …
Greenwich, CT
Sports
Covid-
19: First Practice Date Set For CT High School Sports
Play ball! The Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference (CIAC) laid out its plan to kickstart winter sports as the state continues combating the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the CIAC, the first practice date for winter sports has been scheduled for no earlier than Tuesday, Jan. 19 - after the MLK Day holiday - with games set to start on or after Monday, Feb. 8. In total, 12 regular-season games will be permitted in girls and boys basketball, boys ice hockey, girls gymnastics, and boys swimming. A postseason in all sports will be permitted between Monday, March 22, and Sun…
Fairfield, CT
Sports
Covid-
19:
Ciac
Postpones Start Of Winter HS Season
Interscholastic sports in Connecticut are on hold for at least the next two months as the state continues to see a spike in COVID-19 infections. The Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference Board of Control announced on Tuesday, Nov. 17 that all winter sports have been postponed until at least Jan. 19, 2021, due to the pandemic. Sports including wrestling, competitive cheerleading, and dance are all considered high-risk while sports like basketball, swimming, volleyball, and ice hockey are considered moderate risk. Related story - COVID-19: CIAC Now Decides Fall Sports Conditioning…
Massapequa, NY
Sports
Covid-
19: NY High School Winter Sports On Hold Amid Rise In Cases, Officials Say
Winter high school sports are on hold in New York as the state continues to see a spike in COVID-19 cases. No official determination has been made, but some of New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s top aides have expressed doubt about whether winter sports will be able to begin later this month, as had been the plan when cases had bottomed out earlier this year. “As we’re seeing the inclines in different parts of the state, we’re not inclined to go ahead with opening the winter sports at this time,” Robert Mujica, the state’s budget director said this week. “We’re continuing to look at those numbers…
Massapequa, NY
Sports
Covid-
19: NY Delays Start Of HS Winter Sports Season
After fall sports in New York were forced to be delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the New York State Public High School Athletic Association has now announced that winter sports will also start later. The New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) COVID-19 Task Force met on Monday, Aug. 31, and determined that the start of winter sports will be moved from Monday, Nov. 16 to Monday, Nov. 30 to give schools and sections more time to complete the fall season. In addition, the officers voted to approve revising the number of required practices for fall sport student-a…
Armonk, NY
Sports
Covid-
19: High School Sports Delayed, Fall Championships Canceled By
Nysphsaa
Interscholastic sports are officially on hold due to the challenges presented by the COVID-19 crisis. The New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) voted to delay the official start of the fall 2020 sports season and cancel the 2020 Regional and State Championships. Earlier story - COVID-19: Interscholastic Athletics On Hold Until State Gives Go Ahead Instead, NYSPHSAA said it will prepare to implement a condensed season schedule in January 2021 if sports remain prohibited due to the COVID-19 outbreak. The condensed season, if put into place, would include: …
Armonk, NY
Lifestyle
How To Avoid Hand And Wrist Injuries This Winter
Winter sports, slippery sidewalks and snow blowers pose risks to many parts of the body, but hands and wrists in particular take a beating when temperatures plummet and snow accumulates, according to David Wei, MD, hand, wrist and elbow expert at Orthopaedic and Neurosurgery Specialists. “The most common upper-extremity injury in the winter months occurs when people extend their arms in front of them to break a fall when they slip on the ice or while engaging in a winter sport,” said Dr. Wei, who noted that several injuries can result from this reflexive action. If the fall occurs while ski…
Darien, CT
Lifestyle
How To Avoid Hand And Wrist Injuries This Winter
Winter sports, slippery sidewalks and snow blowers pose risks to many parts of the body, but hands and wrists in particular take a beating when temperatures plummet and snow accumulates, according to David Wei, MD, hand, wrist and elbow expert at Orthopaedic and Neurosurgery Specialists. “The most common upper-extremity injury in the winter months occurs when people extend their arms in front of them to break a fall when they slip on the ice or while engaging in a winter sport,” said Dr. Wei, who noted that several injuries can result from this reflexive action. If the fall occurs while ski…
Darien, CT
Lifestyle
Don't Let The Snow Slow Your Running Routine This Winter
GREENWICH, Conn. -- Like it or not, winter is here. However, just because the weather outside is frightful doesn't mean it's time to put your running regimen on hold. Alicia Hirscht, director of physical therapy at the Stamford office of Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists, shared her tips on staying healthy and safe while hitting the road in the cold: Layer Up "The trick to staying warm while you’re out in the cold is to layer, but not too much," said Hirscht. "Even though it’s cold outside, your body will generate enough heat to perspire, so it’s important to wear …
New City, NY
Lifestyle
Skiers Beware: Avoid A Mountain Of Pain This Winter When Hitting The Slopes
NYACK, N.Y. -- Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced winter sports enthusiast, injuries can pile up during the colder months. However, with proper preparation and the correct equipment, seasonal athletes can spend more time on the mountain and less nursing injuries with a few easy precautions. The best way to protect against winter sports injuries is to be in good athletic condition, explained Dr. Barry Kraushaar, an orthopedic sports medicine surgeon at Nyack Hospital. He urges winter sports enthusiasts to keep in shape all year, so they’re ready when winter arrives. “Cross training a…
