OSIC is the regional sports information centre that's headquartered at The University of the South Pacific and funded by the Oceania National Olympic Committees.
Oceania Highlights
April 2019
Bula Vinaka,
I have gathered some resources from the Internet on nutrition for a tournament. Just some ideas to assist athletes and coaches develop a strategy for being fit before and during the Pacific Games. If you need anything in-depth, please let me know.
If you have any questions, please contact me at +679-323-1958 or osic@onoc.org.fj. Thank you.
Sincerely, Martin V Burrows Jr.
Coordinator Oceania Sport Information Centre
A winning nutrition strategy for the Pacific Paddle Games 2015 has given us one of the most competitive SUP seasons to date, with several major races – including those at the Payette River Games, Carolina Cup and the Columbia Gorge Challenge – decided by razor thin margins. The difference between a podium finish and a near loss can be the result of many variables, but nutrition and hydration should not be among them.
Athlete nutrition: the best foods to eat before a game and when to eat them. You’ve worked hard in the gym, you’ve been eating right, and you’ve been killing it in practice all week—now it’s time to get into the game.But just because you’ve been fueling up correctly and training at your best doesn’t mean you can just eat whatever you want on game day. No matter what sport you’re playing, your body needs to have the proper nutrient and energy to power you through any competition—especially the big ones.
Eating before competition You've practiced hard and psyched yourself up for the big event, preparing for a super performance. You're ready... except there's just one thing lacking - proper nutrition that will keep you going throughout the competition.
Eating for peak athletic performance. Every athlete strives for an edge over the competition. Daily training and recovery require a comprehensive eating plan that matches these physical demands. The keys to peak nutrition performance aimed to complement your training and competition are reviewed below.
\Feeding recovery for endurance athletes Whether running, cycling or swimming, when engaged in sporting activities for more than 2-3 hours at a time it’s important to replenish your body’s fuel store to rebuild muscle and ensure a necessary supply of energy for the future.
Leg cramps and the nutrition connection UW Health registered dietitian Sarah Van Riet explains the possible connection between nutrition and leg cramps.Many folks have experienced a “charley horse” – that searing calf pain which can wake a person at 2am. But leg cramps can strike at any time and to anyone. While the pain is usually temporary – lasting a few seconds up to 15 minutes – it would be nice to prevent them in the first place.
Sporting performance and food Good nutrition can enhance sporting performance.
A well-planned, nutritious diet should meet most of an athlete’s vitamin and mineral needs, and provide enough protein to promote muscle growth and repair.
Foods rich in unrefined carbohydrates, like wholegrain breads and cereals, should form the basis of the diet.
Water is a great choice of fluid for athletes to help performance and prevent dehydration.
Volleyball Nutrition: what to eat and when to eat it to be your best at game time Volleyball, unlike endurance sports, is stop and go. This is a good thing in terms of nutrition because there are ample opportunities to eat and drink during a match to keep yourself going. Regardless of how great you are at the skills of volleyball, your energy level and your ability to stay strong all match long will be the keys to a great performance.
