SPORTS UBC Athletics Cross Border Shopping Brian McLennon, OP Sports Editor BADMINTO! v MIXED DOUBLES DOUBLES tAMPIONS SADMINTON MIXTE ‘MEN'S SINGLES CHAMPION BADMINTON SIMPLE FEMININ National Champions Douglas strikes gold Brian McLennon, OP Sports Editor After a successful run through the provincial champi- onships, the Douglas Badminton team continued its win- ning ways by capturing another three National Championships at the CCAA National Badminton Championships hosted by Mount Royal College in Calgary, Alberta this past weekend. In the Mixed Doubles competition, Douglas’ Charmagne Yeung and Alvin Lau defeated an Alberta team Hilland/Cachapelle to claim the National Championship. After losing the first game in the gold medal match by a score of 15-17, Yeung/Lau bounced back with a vengeance and captured the second game 15~7 and finalized the match with a 15—10 win in the deciding game. . The Women’s Doubles tournament featured Aki Ito and Alice Lee of Douglas College. After finishing second overall in the round robin with a 3—1 record, the tandem was able to turn it around for the gold medal match by defeating the number one seeded Bhambhani/Chan from Team Alberta by a score of 6—15, 15—13, 15-12. Both Lee and Ito joined teammates Yeung and Lau who were all named to the BCCAA All-Star Team. In the Women’s Singles tournament, the highly favoured Lyndsay Thomson didn’t disappoint as she cap- tured the Women’s Singles title by a score of 11-6, 11-6 over the second-seeded Albertan, Reshma Bhambhani. Thomson, who was named BCCAA Women’s Player of the Year, CCAA Women’s Player of the Year, and CCAA All-Canadian cruised through the tournament recording a perfect 6—0 record en route to capping off an undefeated season. “What a sensational weekend for Al Mawani and the Badminton team,” said Athletic Director, Lou Rene Legge. “I’m sure they are all pleased with their perform- ance. Crushing the Clan Royals blank SFU Dave Pearcey, OP Contributor ist Division Men: Douglas United 50 — SFU 0 This game was played at Trout Lake, a field that is very narrow and has a contour resembling the seven hills of Rome. Not to mention trees standing a mere 7 metres from one of the goal lines. The first half was reasonably well-contested, but United played some good defense to thwart the attack of the Clan. Flyhalf Ewan Frew scored the first United try, followed by a long run by Brock Trimble after a blocked kick. A single conversion from Tim Phillips had United up 12-0 at half. SFU worked hard at the start of the second 40 minutes, but to no avail. Finally the United counterattack began to find gaping holes in their opponents line. Two more tries from Trimble were followed by an 80-metre effort by the backs resulting in a Phillips score. Greg Doucette scored on a solo effort. Then came another series of passes that led to another 80-metre score for Steve Pulford. Winger Brian McCatyn ended the scor- ing. Phillips added four second-half conversions. United will take on Rowing Club next Saturday at Queens Park with a line-up somewhat depleted because of a club wedding. 2nd Division Men: United 34 — SFU 0 Club president Ian Robertson led the way with three tries, while others came from Harley Aluondo, Rory Fralick, and Kenji Myazaki. 1st Division Women: United 20 — UVIC 26 Injuries are becoming a factor for the team that started the season undefeated in six games. Tries came from Mel Klein, April Jones, Michelle Monchamp, and Courtney Persson. 2nd Division Women: United 22 — Comox 0 The 2nd Division team remains undefeated with a win on the Island. Kelly Peterson scored twice along with sin- gles from Tia Staller and Megan Griffiths. Griffiths added a single two-pointer. FEOWACLS mclennonb@douglas.be.ca Water is Wise Staying hydrated in all seasons Emily Shepard, The Argosy (Mount Allison University) SACKVILLE, N.B. (CUP)—Most of us are not hydrated enough. From the average adult to high-performance ath- letes, water plays a crucial role in strengthening and renew- ing the body. Knowing when and how to consume water and other fluids is important if we want to stay fit and healthy. On average, medium-active Canadians lose around 2.5 litres of water per day through perspiration, defecation, and respiration. This water needs to be replaced. Even mild dehydration strains the cardiovascular system, reduces ath- letic performance, and weakens the body. While the old motto of drinking eight glasses a day (approximately two litres) is a good recommendation and reminder, it is not scientifically based. Different bodies require varying amounts of water to maintain hydration. Athletes need to pay particular attention to fluid intake. Drinking water before, during, and after exercise is impor- tant to maximize performance, avoid injury, and improve fitness. Approximately two hours before exercising, it is recom- mended to drink 500 ml of water. During exercise, athletes should consume water every 15 minutes. This will ensure that the body has enough water to maintain proper levels of sweat and therefore control body temperature. Regardless of exercise level, it is important to consume water throughout the day. Thirst level is not always a good indication of hydration level, and carrying a water bottle is a good way to ensure that hydration is not being neglected. The body also loses water overnight, so having a glass of water before and after sleeping is also recommended. Avoiding diuretics (substances which stimulate urina- tion) like alcohol and caffeine will also improve hydration. If you do have a coffee or a beer, following it with a glass or two of water will ensure that no fluid is lost. For those who exercise intensely for more than one hour, water may not be enough to avoid dehydration. In fact, consuming only water during intense exercise can lead to “water intoxication.” Sports drinks and gels—containing electrolytes and sodium—promote fluid absorption and retention, renew energy lost during exercise, and can fuel tired muscles and delaying fatigue. To maintain hydration, you should drink 500 ml of fluid for each gel pack consumed. However, these drinks and gels should only be used in instances of intense and prolonged exercise, as otherwise they are merely expensive and high-sugar substitutes for water. In warmer weather, cool water is best for staying hydrated, as it is absorbed more quickly than warmer liq- uids. While the potential for dehydration may be more obvious in the sweaty summer months, we are constantly perspiring and excreting water. Common dehydration symptoms include thirst, loss of appetite, fatigue, irritability, muscle cramps, and decreased Continued: P.22