Join the Steamers at your local Men’s Health Evening

The Bay of Plenty Steamers are joining up with local health professionals to deliver a series of Men’s Health Evenings around the Bay. You will hear advice on how to start and stick with an active life, eating for health, and the importance of being smokefree. Come along to hear from players about how these factors affect their health and performance. Plus you’ll hear first hand from the players on how the season is going and information on upcoming games. And of course there’s a chance to win spot prizes along the way!

Join us from 7.30pm-9.30pm at these venues:

22 July, Murupara Murupara Rugby Club
29 July, Kawerau Kawerau Rugby Club
5 August, Whakatane Paroa Rugby Club
12 August, Tauranga Tauranga Sports Rugby Club
26 August, Te Puke Raniguru Rugby Club
9 September, Katikati Katiakti Rugby Club
16 September, Tauranga Rangataua Rugby Club

Player of the Day

The 2009 season of junior and secondary school rugby Player of the Day awards has a new improved look. The winners will receive a voucher for a Subway 6-INCH sub as well as a ticket to a Steamers home game. Watch out for the tips on how to stay active and eat well to ensure you are on top form for training and games!

Healthy Eating Healthy Action

Healthy eating is…

eat breakfast at home for a healthy, low cost way to start the day – try wholemeal toast and banana or porridge with milk and honey
fill a bottle of water from the tap and add a piece of fruit such as lemon, orange or apple for a refreshing drink that’s both healthy and cheap
have a selection of healthy snacks to hand in the cupboard at home such as carrot, cucumber and celery sticks, popcorn, mini fruit muffins or low-fat yoghurt
eat a range of colourful fruits and vegetables – different colours provide different nutrients needed for health
choose fruit and veggies in season – they are cheaper and often better quality from roadside stalls and farmers markets

Healthy action is…

set a time each week to meet up with friends at the beach or the park for a game of cricket or touch rugby
explore new areas of your neighbourhood on foot or by bike such as walkways, estuaries or inland reserves
take opportunities to be active throughout the day, like taking the stairs instead of the lift or getting off the bus a stop earlier
choose activities that you can do as a family – brainstorm new ideas while eating dinner together
have fun! kids need 60 minutes of moderate activity every day so switch off the telly and go play together

The Steamers are Smokefree – you can be too

“Smoking can’t be more important than being there for your family.”
Michael Delany

“Girls - smoking is a huge turn off.”
Zak Hohneck

‘I think for me smoking is bad, I have mates that only smoke sometimes, then for the next few days they run out of breathe. So my message to you is don’t smoke, don’t be a follower.’
Ted Tauroa

“Smoking related illnesses are preventable, you have a choice to say no, you have a choice to extinguish that cigarette and lead a healthy and full life.”
Nick McCashin

“15 years - is missing your grandchildren’s childhood worth it?”
Jason Hona

“Smoking limits growth and strength, be the person you want to be. Give it up.”
Tui Moore

“I choose not to smoke because it kills, it robs you of a long lasting life. Trust me when I say it ain’t no joke.”
Clinton Toopi

“Smoking not only affects your own health, it can affect your families. Smoking kills, friends and family suffer too.”
Zar Lawrence

“Your body can’t perform at 100% in sport if you put ciggys into it.“
Calum Retallick

“Don’t be a smoker, be a Steamer.”
Joe Savage

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Don’t bury your head in the sand when it comes to your health!