The 2009-2010 Medicine Hat Tigers "Be Smart - Be Healthy" Program presented by ENCANA in conjunction with Alberta Health Services and The Alberta Sport Development Centre - Southeast (ASDC - Southeast), made several visits to area schools including:

• Irvine School, AB
• Seven Persons, AB
• Ralston, AB
• Rolling Hills, AB
• Redcliff,AB
• Bow Island, AB
• Notre Dame Academy - Medicine Hat, AB
• Cape School - Medicine Hat, AB

• The importance of setting goals for yourself (short- and long-term)
• Achieving your goals
• Maintaining a healthy lifestyle (includes no tobacco, drugs or alcohol)
• Maintaining proper nutrition and keeping your body fit by exercising
• The importance of balancing school work with extra-curricular activities (work before play)
• Maintaining a positive attitude and good work ethic.

BE SMART - BE HEALTHY PROGRAM:

Albert Health Services, the Medicine Hat Tigers Hockey Club and the Alberta Sport Development Centre - SouthEast are all key players in the community based Stay Healthy / Stay Smart Program.

The "BE SMART - BE HEALTHY" presentation includes both an interactive presentation and a game of floor hockey or physical activity.

Staff and students have an opportunity to ask questions and receive Tigers autographs.

If you would like the BE SMART - BE HEALTHY Program to come visit your school, please give us a call at 403-526-2666.

The Alberta Sport Development Centre - Southeast (ASDC - Southeast) - a member of the Alberta Sport Development Network.

The mission of the ASDC - Southeast is to:

• EDUCATE athletes, coaches and parents through the provision of programs and services;
• ACT as a catalyst to link elite athletes to the necessary resources required to reach the next competition level;
• PROVIDE leadership to the community through local and provincial networks.

For More information contact:

Zakk Morrison - Coordinator - Alberta Sport Development Centre Medicine Hat College

Phone: 529 - 3839 or Click Here