Brock improving concussion protocols

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  • Brock University is enhancing its concussion protocols to better assist students in returning to the classroom after sustaining mild traumatic brain injuries.
  • Brock Sports Medicine (BSM) has received the green light to add a game-changing concussion intervention thanks to the University’s new Academic Initiatives Fund (AIF).
  • BSM will work with the Faculty of Applied Health Sciences (FAHS) and Student Health Services (SHS) to implement a refined approach to managing concussions among students.
  • BSM’s initiative will create a multi-staged concussion clearance protocol, in collaboration with FAHS and SHS, supported by a guided aerobic exercise program to gradually return patients to pre-concussion functionality.

River Lions head into Friday’s semifinal game under quarantine

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  • The Niagara River Lions have been unable to practice for their Canadian Elite Basketball League semifinal game on Friday in Edmonton after a player on the team tested positive for COVID-19 two days after the River Lions last regular season game.
  • The team expects to have all players back by Friday morning, just hours before the team’s 7 p.m. EST tipoff.
  • The game can be watched on CBC TV as well as CBC GEM, CBCSports.ca and the CEBL’s own streaming service.

Cole Warken leads Jackfish to win over Toronto

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  • On Saturday, the Welland Jackfish were defeated by the Barrie Baycats 6-5 in front of a season high 1,234 fans at the Welland Stadium.
  • On Sunday, Cole Warken went 3-for-3 with a home run and five RBI’s in the Jackfish’s 9-8 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs at Dominico Field at Christie Pits. 
  • The Jackfish are back home on Thursday when they take on the Hamilton Cardinals at 7:30 p.m.

Lacrosse showcase planned for Meridian Centre cancelled

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Jackfish win three in a row

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  • The Welland Jackfish won their third game in three nights, defeating the first place London Majors 12-5 Thursday night at the Welland Stadium.
  • Brendon Dadson and Cole Warken each hit a homerun for the Jackfish.
  • The win pushes the Jackfish to the .500 mark with a 9-9 record.
  • The Jackfish next play on Saturday at 6:05 p.m. when they host the Barrie Baycats at Welland Stadium.

Three Niagara River Lions players to play in NBA Summer League

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Jackfish begin busy stretch with a pair of wins

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  • Matt Hilderbrandt hit his league-leading fifth home run, and Chris Boatto allowed one earned run and struck out eight in a complete-game effort to carry the Welland Jackfish to an 8-2 victory in Barrie Tuesday night. 
  • On Wednesday, the Jackfish continued their winning ways by defeating the Hamilton Cardinals 7-2 at the Welland Stadium.
  • The Jackfish have a busy week, playing 5 games over 6 days.
  • Their next game is another home game on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. against the London Majors.

City to preserve Rodman Hall outdoor sculpture collection

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  • With Brock University finalizing the sale of Rodman Hall, Rodman Hall Arts Centre (RHAC) has requested the City take on removing six outdoor sculptures that are part of the Rodman Hall collection to ensure they continue to remain on public display.
  • Under a lease agreement with RHAC, the City will take the sculptures for 20 years and cover the cost of removal, storage and the eventual relocation to a site in the downtown core.
  • RHAC will pay for the maintenance of the pieces, insurance and related programming.
  • $133,905 will be taken from the Civic Project Fund to cover the City’s cost.

Jackfish player called up to American Association

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Welland Jackfish lose pair of games over weekend

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  • The Welland Jackfish lost a pair of games over the weekend, falling 13-12 Friday night to Hamilton followed by a 14-11 loss to Kitchener Saturday afternoon.
  • The Jackfish have a busy week ahead as they travel to Barrie for a game on Tuesday and then return home for games against Hamilton on Wednesday and London on Thursday. Both games start at 7:30 p.m.
  • The team will then get a day off before playing a home game against Barrie on Saturday at 6:05 p.m. followed by a road game in Toronto on Sunday.