Summer Athletics, Basketball, Cycling, Equestrian Sports, Golf, Gymnastics , Softball, Table Tennis, Tennis Fall Aquatics, Bowling, Long Distance Running, Powerlifting, Roller Skating, Soccer, Team Handball, Volleyball Winter Alpine Skiing, Cross-Country Skiing, Figure Skating, Floor Hockey, Speed Skating Lifetime Sports Badminton, Bocce Remember, all athletes MUST have current medical information. Being so nervous that your muscles tighten up before the event is also normal. However, this tightening of your muscles will not allow you to perform well. Therefore, to have a better performance you need to find a way to release this tension. Relaxation is the act of reducing, releasing, or loosening of something that is tight.
Cold weather presents more challenges for the athlete.
Read more about Frostbite , Hypothermia , and Cold Weather Clothing to make sure you are ready for Mother Nature this winter. Check back frequently, since we will be updating these articles often. When preparing for any sport, it is important to maintain a proper diet. For more nutritional tips, visit The American Dietetic Association. These articles may not be reproduced or re-published without the expressed written consent of Capital Area M Special Olympics.