This section of the NW Ringette website is dedicated 100% to athletes at each level. Here you will find nutrition and training information that is focused on you as an athlete in helping maintain your competitive edge! This information will change from time to time and our goal is to make this page all about you, the athlete!

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Fuelling the Younger Athlete

Whether it's ringette, soccer, baseball or track and field, fueling an athlete appropriately needs to begin at an early age. The big difference between the older athlete and the youngster is that the older athlete can usually consume larger amounts of food that translates into longer periods of satisfied energy. The young athlete is unlikely to be able to eat enough food to sustain them for a long period of time, so smart snacking is even more important in their ability to sustain activity.

Download (PDF format) some tips for Fuelling the Young Athlete

Colleen Parsons-Olsson, MSc., BSc., BPE, PFLC
CPO Nutrition, Fitness and Lifestyle Coaching
U of C