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NUTRITION SEMINAR

DOMESTIC NEWS

Ulster Rugby is hosting seminars on Performance Nutrition strategies for the competitive rugby player at two separate locations next month.

As the physical demands of the modern game increase, it is vital that players appropriately and adequately fuel their bodies to meet these demands. Good nutritional practices will optimise training gains and match day performance; enhance recovery between training and matches; reduce the risk of injury, illness and overtraining fatigue; and aid weight management. Held in conjunction with the Dairy Council for Northern Ireland, the seminars will look at: » Weight management/energy requirements » Pre/during/post-match strategies » Away match strategies » Supplements – myths/facts/alternatives » Alcohol and late nights

RUGBY PERFORMANCE NUTRITION SEMINARS IN OCTOBER 2015 KINGSPAN STADIUM WEDNESDAY 14TH OCTOBER 7 - 9PM To book visit www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rugby- performance-nutrition-tickets-18715038183 OMAGH RFC WEDNESDAY 21ST OCTOBER 7 - 9PM To book visit www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rugby- performance-nutrition-tickets-18716557728 Stephanie Ingram (Sport and Exercise Nutritionalist) will be the keynote speaker and has a wealth of experience working with rugby teams from club to representative level.

SPECIAL OLYMPICS

We’re delighted to welcome the Ulster-based members of Team Ireland to Kingspan Stadium this evening.

The 88-strong Team Ireland returned from the Special Olympics World Summer Games in Los Angeles (LA2015) with a remarkable 82 medals.

Twelve local Ulster athletes competed and clinched a total of 19 medals and 9 Placement Ribbons between them at the Games. Well done to all!

Gymnast Kirsty Devlin, aged 21 (SALTO Gymnastics Club), who won two gold and two silver medals at LA2015, received a rapturous welcome on her return to Belfast.

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