Using their new, golf-focused Instagram account and plenty of creativity, three Canton Central School freshmen have found a way to keep practicing their short game and having fun with the game they love. From left, Nate Romano, John O'Neill and Sam Sieminski pose for a picture after O'Neill aced the Par 3 15th hole at [...]
Walk or Run!
'I have two doctors, my left leg and my right' - George Trevelyan IF you choose not to read any further, please consider watching this YouTube video and PLEASE do not think that you cannot run!! This gentleman's story is another example of evidence that WE ALL CAN! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7v9S02Y4cs The above is a quote which has inspired me [...]
March Melancholy
I can't believe that it has been almost two weeks now without sports. There are no students playing badminton in physical education class, there are no teams getting ready for their practices, no one is on the gymnasium or the fitness center and even the television is letting me down with no March Madness Basketball [...]
Saluting High School Seniors as Spring Sports and Activities Remain on Hold
Dr. Karissa L. Niehoff, NFHS Executive Director A visitor to the local high school in late March would normally find boys and girls engaged in track and field, baseball, softball and lacrosse practices. Inside the building, some students would be involved with speech or debate activities. Unfortunately, this is not a normal year – far [...]
Banford Physical Education Launches New Website
The Banford Elementary School Physical Education team of Coach Mike Wentworth and Coach Jeff Meyers have expanded their online footprint to include a new website, full of photos and videos of Banford students staying active. The website stems from the Banford Physical Education staff's efforts to keep kids active during the closure of Canton Central [...]
At-Home Workouts for High School Students
Editor's Note: These workouts and this messaging were created in the interest of Canton's Track & Field Athletes, but can be used by any high school athlete who is trying to stay in shape Canton Track & Field Spring 2020 Schedule Short Sprinters/ Long Sprinters/ Hurdlers/ Jumpers/ Throwers Dates by Training WeekSundayMondayTuesdayWORKOUTWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturdayWeekly MileageMarch 22-March 28Rest [...]
You Can’t Out Train a Bad Diet!
I found this title quote in an article by NFL All-Pro Lineman LeCharles Bentley and it is hanging on the door of the fitness center at C.C.S. There are many fit individuals out there who are addicted to the increased dopamine and serotonin levels in their brains caused by intense exercise. They are able to [...]
Isolation Nation!
The practice of face to face social isolation is quickly becoming the norm and along with it so is an abundance of free time for many of our students, athletes and families. I consider this to be a positive in terms of the increased amount of ones’ day for fitness, recovery, hydration and fuel preparation. [...]
No Sports, No Problem!
I am sitting here at home pondering a question which I'm sure many of you are thinking.....when will sports again take place? The simple answer is, no one really knows and frankly speaking, with Covid-19 just beginning to accelerate its grip on New York State, sports may not take place for quite some time. A [...]
NYSPHSAA Section X Athletics Update
Due to the current situation, CDC is recommending the following application of our mass gathering guidance nationwide: Large events and mass gatherings can contribute to the spread of COVID-19 in the United States via travelers who attend these events and introduce the virus to new communities. Examples of large events and mass gatherings include conferences, [...]
