Sports Massage Update
Sojourn Update
by Megan Cunningham & Dolly Boder
On July 22, 2006, 300 people gathered at Hickory Run State Park to take part in a 200 mile journey known as the Pennsylvania Greenway Sojourn.
The participants ranged in age from 4 to 86 and would be travelling from White Haven south to Philadelphia. On July 23rd & 24th the sojourn was making
its way through Jim Thorpe. It was during this stop that we went to Mauch Chunk Lake where the group would be camping and offered chair and table
massages to the travellers. On the 25th we followed the group on to their next site, the Berks County Heritage Center near Reading. The following day the
sojourners continued on their way towards Philladelphia where the journey would end on July 28th.
Tired, hot, and sunkissed described a lot of the sojourners that we met. Despite this their spirits were high and positive creating a contagious environment of
optimism and strength. Doing chair/table massages for these individuals was a great experience. The gratitude they showed and the stories shared was
inspiring and heart warming.
 
WHAT’S HAPPENING IN SPORTS IN PA THIS SEASON
by Andrea Collier
Get ready eastern Pa it’s coming your way! What is? Why it’s the Fifth Annual Rails to Trails GREENWAY SOJOURN coming to a town or trails near
you this July! Cyclists from allover will descend upon the Poconos July 22nd to begin their 6-day; 200mile trek through the most beautiful state in the union
for a most memorable time as they put their bodies through he ordeals of life on the trail. Yes, and we need to be there to help them recuperate each evening
so that they can go on with the next day’s challenge.
Last year AMTA-a created the largest sports team ever in PA to provide our sports massage services to the thousands of seniors who participated in the National
Senior Olympics and the Greenway Sojourn in the west. Most of these were from the western part of PA with a few hardy and wonderful colleagues from the east.
This year we call to service the talented and willing therapists of the east to provide the caring and professional service that has been provided for the last two years.
To qualify as a member of the Sports Team, a therapist must be current with first aid and CPR, have at least 8 hours in sports massage training/experience, and be
willing to follow guidelines set forth by the AMTA. A dress code is one such guideline and for events such as this it is expected. Black, navy or khaki slacks or shorts
that are no shorter than 4 inches above the knee; a collared polo-type shirt of solid color, comfortable supportive shoes such as athletic shoes (no open toed shoes
permitted) with socks or hosiery. Hats with visors are recommended for events outside. All apparel should not have any obscene or vulgar pictures or lettering.
Professionalism is the key.
For this event, Greenway Sojourn, please contact Andrea Collier, the events director, to become part of the team. The Unit leaders and Eastern District Rep will organize
each day’s crew of minimum 4-5 therapists for each campsite.
The trek begins in the Poconos at Hickory Run on July 22 and winds down to White Haven,
23-Maunk Chunk Lake Park; 24- Rafting time in Lehigh Valley and biking ends in Jim Thorpe
25- Tamaqua, Reading to Berks County Heritage Center in Valley Forge
26- Reading to Pottstown; 27- Perkiomen Trail at Green Lake; 28- Valley Forges to Morris Arboretum in Chestnut Hill, Philly. These are the listings I was last given
and could be changed.
Come and have fun and meet these awesome “bikers” especially with this practically in your backyard so you won’t have to go trekking.
Updates for 2005 Senior Olympics
Updates for Annual Rails to Trails Greenway Sojourn - July 15, 2005
For other questions please contact:
Bill Vogel
4018 Cole Avenue
Allison Park, PA 15101
412-487-9890
billtouchngo@msn.com
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