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e-Newsletter Issue 8, 31st January 2005
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Hello and welcome to another issue of e-Marz.
Time stands still for no man and Homenetmen is no exception. We have a very busy year ahead of us at Marzagan starting with a Valentine's Disco (that is being jointly organised with the Scouts) in mid February, two international tournaments in Geneva and Athens respectively as well as various fund raiser events throughout the year. Details of these events will be published nearer the time.
The Sports Committee for this year is:
Ed Abrahamian (chair), Razmik Keheyian, Alex Katsouris, Serge Chirkinian and Narbeh Assadoorian. Our aim is to continue the good work that last year's committee started, and in order to be successful we need your help. This assistance can take many forms, for example helping to organise the various fund raisers that we have planned. It is simple to take a back seat and criticise, so if you think you have a better idea or can improve on anything that we do, SPEAK UP NOW!
I'm looking forward to a successful year for Homenetmen Marzagan and your individual contribution to it.
Ed Abrahamian - Chair
Marzagan Khorhoort 2004/05 Homenetmen - London |
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 Court Times
BRUNEL UNIVERSITY, OSTERLEY
Sundays
Court 1 (near side court)
12:00 - 14:00: Men's Basketball
14:00 - 16:00: Ladies Basketball
Court 2 (far court)
13:00 - 15:00: Senior Football
15:00 - 16:00: Junior Football
Tuesdays
Court 2 (far court)
20:00 - 22:00: Men's Basketball
Thursdays
Court 2 (far court)
20:00 - 22:00: Ladies Basketball
GOALS, ALPERTON
Tuesdays
Outdoor 5-a-side
20:00 - 21:00: Men's Football League Training
Saturdays
Acton High School Gym
17:00 - 18:00: Mixed Junior Basketball
Cancelled until further notice - Gym unavailable.
 Court Dates
There will be no training on the following dates:
 Sunday 27th March 2005
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Special
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Team Profile
Homenetmen London - Senior Football Squad Profile
| COACH |
Klauss Celadon |
| TRAINING |
Sundays: 13:00 - 15:00 |
| GOALKEEPERS |
Vladimir Oganezov
Ronnie Sarkisian |
| DEFENDERS |
Narbay 'Narbz' Assadoorian
Simon Aldous
Oshin Mehrabi (capt.)
Hagop 'Higs' Tchaparian
Greg Vartoukian
Armen 'Becks' Seridarian
Mher Malerian
Alex 'Gonzo' Katsouris
Arameh Mehrabi
Arbi Ghazarian
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| STRIKERS |
Janara 'Speedy Gonzalez' Banian
Arbi 'Del Boy' Valian
Serge Chirkinian
Christopher Azizian
Arbi 'The Hammer' Ohanian
Edwin 'Maestro' Telme
Shant Tahmazian
Sasha Farhadian
Vahe Ghorchian
Vache Ghorchian
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Over the past few years the team has taken part in the 5-a-side league at 'Goals' and has participated in tournaments in Pan-European Homenetmen games, the Homenetmen Olympics in Lebanon and most recently tournaments in Geneva, Amsterdam and London.
Homenetmen will be entering the bi-annual Inter-Armenian sports tournament in Geneva and is looking to enter the 5 aside league at goals in the coming months. The team continues to develop under the Stewardship of Coach Klauss and gain more experience in the big tournaments.
Source:- Alex Katsouris
Homenetmen Varchutioun would like to take this opportunity to thank Mr and Mrs Katsouris for their generous contributions to the football programme.
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Men's Basketball Team Update
The Middlesex Basketball League results table currently shows 3 wins and 5
losses for Homenetmen London this season. As an insider, I can tell you that
as far as most of the team is concerned, the results may as well read 0 wins
and 8 losses; If you have ever played in any competitive team sport, you
will know that after a while, a team has an instinctive and implicit need
for the validation of the effort and the time that is being put into the
practice sessions as well as for seeing positive results to partially
justify of all the backend processes and financing that goes into providing
the facilities and the infrastructure that support the team. Well the
results may fall short of justifying the latter but they do not reflect the
renewed and strong commitment of a team that was almost lost 2 years ago.
They do not reflect the sweat, the cuts, the bruises, the serious injuries
suffered on the courts all over West London on a weekly basis, the long
drives to opponents' courts in our usual style of 'the lost convoy', hours
of heated discussions and debates between players after and very often
during the game, the mounting frustration of our towering coach, and worst
of all the pain of driving home after another game that "we almost won".
The score remains tight during most of our games. As with most teams we
suffer from our demons and curses. We do not do well in certain quarters
(team secret) and excel in others. We have the spirit to fight back and turn
around a losing game but we won't do it every week. We have our bad days and
then we have our awful days. Good days are yet very few and far in between.
Fitness level is OK but we suffer from being Armenian: too many kebabs and
not enough personal exercise. Time and dedication, especially from a select
few individuals is changing attitudes and the team is hopefully about to
enter the performing stage of it's re-development. Second half of this
season looks to be more promising, at least according to our coach. At least for now,
I too remain hopeful that victory is near, I can almost feel it.
For this season's full games schedule, click here.
For the Men's First Division League Standings, click here.
Source:- Andre Dadayan
Youth Football Training Returns
Homenetmen youth football team training has returned to its usual day and time starting the New Year with a new professional Armenian coach!
The first training session will be held on Sunday 6th February 2005 from 3-4pm at the Brunel University Sports Centre. Youth football is open to ages 7 to 14 years.
To join the team or for any queries, please click here to e-mail the sports committee.
Note to all Marzigs
Please ensure any outstanding annual membership fees are paid during February 2005. Please approach the Sports Committee if you have any queries regarding this matter.
Geneva 2005
Homenetmen London will once again be participating in the bi-annual inter-Armenian sports tournament organised by "Union Armenienne de Suisse" in Geneva. The football and basketball teams are currently in preparation for the tournament which will take place during Easter weekend. The April issue of e-Marz will provide full coverage of the games!
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EAT TO COMPETE
Good nutrition can mean the difference between being physically fit and being physically fizzled. Eating right is imperative for championship athletes, but anyone can gain an edge by knowing the best foods to eat and when to eat them.
How do you get a balanced diet?
Eat fresh, whole fruits, which contain more fibre than juices. Drink 100% fruit juice rather than juice drinks.
Choose brightly coloured vegetables and fresh or frozen vegetables because they have more vitamins and are more nutritious.
Have a slice of whole wheat bread, a muffin, a bagel, or a cereal such as Cheerios® or corn flakes.
Eat fish, seafood, and poultry more often than beef and other red meats. Eat lean cuts of well-trimmed meat. Have poultry without the skin and non breaded and non fried whenever possible.
Eating more carbohydrates will give you more energy and endurance and you will be able to work out longer. Endurance athletes know that a high-carbohydrate diet helps performance by storing more fuel (glycogen) in the muscle. But a high-carbohydrate diet is relevant to all sports.
Without a doubt, carbohydrates help to sustain training and competition, promote rapid recovery, and prevent fatigue.
Sources of carbohydrates include breads, cereals, grains, and other starches such as potatoes, corn, milk, beans, peas, lentils, fruits and fruit juices, and vegetables.
KNOW WHAT TO EAT AND WHEN
Principles of Pre-game Eating
In general, you should eat at least 2 hours before working out. In advance of an upcoming game, because of the added anxiety, allow more time than you normally would before a routine workout - about 3 to 4 hours. Being nervous slows down digestion.
Eating foods high in fats and proteins will slow down the stomach-emptying process, so you should drop high-fat, high-protein foods from pre-event meals. Try high-carbohydrate, low-fat foods at least 2 hours before a workout or competition so that your stomach empties before you exercise.
Forget the candy bar before you exercise. You may think you are getting quick energy, but you are not. Eating candy causes a sharp increase in blood sugar levels. Your body responds by releasing insulin, which burns up your blood sugar reserves and depletes your overall energy rather than supplying you with an extra boost.
A Pre-Exercise Meal
A pre-exercise meal (or breakfast) for best performance contains lots of carbohydrates and little fat.
The meal should include bread, cereal, grains, fruit and fruit juices and low fat dairy products.
An example of a good meal is a bowl of cereal (which is low in fat), skimmed milk, and an orange; or a piece of toast with jam, low-fat cottage cheese, and fruit juice. Remember, it should be eaten from 2 to 4 hours before you exercise!
Eating after Exercise
For meals and snacks after exercise, eat high carbohydrate foods first, and then replenish fluids with water and fruit juices as well as salty and high-potassium foods such as pickles and relish.
High-potassium foods such as citrus fruits, bananas, melons, and skimmed milk are good for athletes because they are great sources of carbohydrates and proteins, contain no fat and provide lots of vitamins and minerals.
KNOW WHAT TO DRINK AND WHEN
Thirst is not a good guide for fluid replacement. The minute you're thirsty, you're already somewhat dehydrated.
During the two hours before you exercise, drink only plain, non carbonated water. The bubbles in carbonated water just fill you up, so plain water is better.
During exercise, cold water is always appropriate. If you have stomach cramps, it's probably from taking too much water at once.
After your workout, drink plain cold water.
When you rehydrate, limit caffeinated drinks such as coffee and cola. This can be hard to do because you're tired, and a quick shot of caffeine makes you feel better. But if you drink too much caffeine, you will urinate more and lose fluids. The same goes for alcohol, which goes through your body quickly. Limit yourself to two drinks or less of caffeine or alcohol a day because both promote water loss.
Just a small change in nutrition can make a significant difference in performance. Although you may not have the physical gifts of a professional, good nutrition can help you reach your athletic potential!
Source:- Extracts from "BragmanHealth.com" Sports Medicine
 DISCLAIMER: Homenetmen London does not accept liability for the accuracy of the top tips expressed above.
If you suffer from any health or medical conditions it is advisable to check with your doctor before following the advice in this article.
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New Appointments
Homenetmen London are pleased to announce the following new appointments for 2004/05:
Executive Committee:
Fred Hayrapetian: Chairman
Marina Avakian: Scouts
Vahe Azizian: Sports
Rita Barseghian: Functions
Armineh Gasparian: Accounts
and Treasury
Alec Khachatourian: Advisor
Ani Sahakian: Secretary
Sports Committee:
Edmond Abrahamian: Chair
Narbeh Assadoorian
Serge Chirkinian
Alex Katsouris
Razmik Keheyian
Scouts Committee:
Bedross Mardirossian: Chief
Scout
Hanry Anjo
Serjek Apelian
Hovek Boghosian
Vache Ghorchian
Huby Saroukhanoff
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A warm welcome to baby Miyabi, daughter of Sara and Greg Guerguerian born in November 2004, Paris. Congratulations and best wishes from all at Homenetmen London!
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"Marzig" is the official monthly sports magazine of Homenetmen world-wide. Articles are in Armenian and cover exciting news and updates from Homenetmen Sporting and Scouting activities.
For more information, or to subscribe to "Marzig" for just £15 per annum (12 issues), please click here to e-mail the Sports Committee.
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New Applicant?
For New Applicant information, please click here and request an application form.
Change of Address?
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The next issue of e-Marz is planned for April 2005.
Do you have an idea for a story, feature or profile for our next issue? If so, we want to hear from you!
Click here to e-mail any comments or suggestions to the Sports Committee.
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For a link to Homenetmen worldwide, visit the Homenetmen Central Committee website.
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Visit the website of the  Armenian Community & Church Council of Great Britain www.accc.org.uk for general information of interest to the Armenian Community in the U.K. This includes dedicated sections for the Armenian Church, the Embassy of the Republic of Armenia and CRAG as well as a Community Events Diary. It provides an interesting and informative read!
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