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Wills, Trusts and Estate Planning Lawyers in Missoula
For many, thinking about the future means planning a career, perhaps starting a family and enjoying life while not taking the time to consider what will happen if you become ill or disabled, or if you were to suddenly pass away. At Jones & Cook Attorneys at Law, we provide individuals in Missoula, Butte, Helena, Great Falls, Bozeman, and across Montana with sophisticated estate planning, including the preparation of wills, trusts, and other essential services. Jones & Cook accepts cases statewide in both Montana and North Dakota. Contact us for a Free Consultation with an experienced attorney, call (406) 543-3800 today.
One common misconception of many individuals is that Estate Planning is only for the wealthy. It is, however, essential for everyone, regardless of financial status, in order to protect oneself and provide for loved ones. We will work closely with you in developing a comprehensive personalized plan to provide you with peace of mind.
At Jones & Cook, our Montana Estate Planning attorneys are dedicated to ensuring the well being of our clients, protecting the wealth they have acquired over a lifetime, and ensuring their wishes are carried out in the event of Death or Incapacity.
We represent Trusts, Estates and the affected parties through the Probate process. We also assist our clients in planning for Long-Term Care, both for you and your dependents, and we are well-versed in federal Medicare and Medicaid laws and regulations. We also routinely analyze the Estate, Gift and Income Tax consequences of Estate Plans to minimize tax costs and prepare estate income tax returns.
By not having a well thought-out Estate Plan, the courts will appoint someone to make decisions about your Healthcare and the distribution of your Assets in a way that may not agree with your wishes.
We offer all our clients compassion, knowledge and a superior level of personal service. If you need advice about Estate Planning in Missoula, Bozeman, Billings or throughout Montana and North Dakota, call Jones & Cook Attorneys at Law today at (406) 543-3800.
Our Attorneys Can Help You Prepare for the Future
Frequently Asked Questions
Many people assume that state law will appropriately distribute their property to family members. That is true to a certain extent, however, you give up a lot of rights if you fail to plan. For instance, an Estate Plan can help you ensure that your intentions for your assets are met, prevent disputes, reduce stress for your family at a difficult time and minimize or eliminate estate taxes.
Think about the arrangement you want for the distribution of your assets and for the care of your family, children and pets. Establish a relationship with the agents you appoint to handle your property and care for your family. Be sure to choose someone you know will carry out your decisions and perhaps make the right decisions for you when you cannot. Finally, you'll need to prepare all the legal documents that will express your preferences in health care treatment, life-prolonging care decisions, etc.
Yes, it can, to an extent. When you devise assets through a Last Will and Testament or leave no will and make no other arrangements for your assets, Montana's default probate process kicks in. But many people would like to avoid the full probate process, given that involving a probate court and potentially a court-appointed executor can be time consuming and expensive. Since probate proceedings happen in court, probate can also be invasive—publicly airing details of assets a family might not be comfortable sharing.
Some estate planning options include trusts; joint tenancy with right of survivorship; Payable-on-Death (POD) bank accounts; and Transfer-on-Death (TOD) securities and deeds. Exercising these options prevents named assets from going through probate and creates a mechanism for making sure an asset goes to whomever you intended. Even if your will must go through the probate process, however, for reasons such as having courts sort through family disputes, careful estate planning can make the process easier on all involved. Jones & Cook Attorneys at Law will counsel you on your estate planning options and make sure it's done right.
A will is a written document in which you direct what will happen to property you alone own after your death (called your estate). It names the persons whom you wish to benefit or protect (called beneficiaries), and designates someone (called an executor) to carry out your directions as to the distribution of your property.
You can legally prepare your own will, it can even be handwritten. This type of will is known as a "holographic will." In Montana, your handwritten will must be signed by you. Your signature must also be located on any material provisions, and no witnesses will need to be present for the signing of your will. Because the laws surrounding wills are somewhat complex, it is usually advisable that a lawyer is utilized to prepare your will. The fees associated with the preparation of the will very depending upon the complexity of your estate. More complex estates will be more costly to prepare.
For your will to be valid, you must be at least 18 years old and of sound mind. It has to be in writing, there must be an appointed executor, and it will need to be signed by you and two witnesses. Although it's not required for wills to be notarized, doing so can help them move through probate more smoothly.
If you don't have a will in place to provide instructions for the distribution of your property, your state's laws will determine how it will be dispersed among your family members. The state will also decide who should have guardianship over your minor children.
Your will can be modified at any time as long as you are deemed competent to make decisions. It's a good idea to review this document every few years to make certain everything is still as you desire. It should be updated whenever you acquire new assets or your circumstances significantly change; for example, if you get married or start a business.
When you make a will, you will appoint an executor to make sure everything is carried out to your wishes. Their responsibilities will include notifying the right parties, collecting your property, distributing your assets as instructed, receiving claims against your estate, paying the claims you owe, and selling your property if necessary.
Yes. A will may be revoked or changed at any time by the maker. Very specific legal requirements must be met in order for the revocation or changes to be effective. An amendment to the will normally is referred to as a codicil.
A codicil is a legal document that changes specific provisions of a last will and testament but leaves all the other provisions the same. You can modify, update, or even completely revoke your last will and testament at any time as long as you're mentally competent.
If you do not have a will, the court distributes your estate to your relatives in a certain order set out by law. This is called "Intestate Succession." The law will treat all of your property the same. There are no special provisions for heirlooms, jewelry, or any family businesses. If your legal heirs do not agree amongst themselves to a specific division of your property, then it may be necessary to sell property in order to achieve the distribution of value required by law.
If you do not leave a valid will, your property will pass to your spouse, children, or both, but the shares they take depend upon whether or not either you or your spouse have children of a previous marriage, whether you have surviving parents, and the overall size of your estate. If you are not survived by a spouse or child, your estate will pass to your next of kin, and if you have no next of kin then your estate will be passed on to the State of Montana. These "default" provisions may be overridden by a valid will.
If you do not leave a valid will, your children will receive their inheritance no later than the age of 21, which, in many cases, may be too young. If you do not name a guardian in your will and if there is no surviving parent, the court will appoint a guardian for your minor or disabled children.
Joint tenancy is a form of property ownership in which a husband and wife, or others, own property jointly with the rights of survivorship. This means that when one joint tenant dies, the property will pass automatically to the surviving joint tenants, subject to filing an inheritance tax return and paying any inheritance tax liability that may exist. Your will has no control over property which you own as a joint tenant with others. This may be useful in some situations, but may also cause unnecessary taxes. It is not advisable for all situations. Joint tenancy disposes only of that particular property. It makes no provision(s) for anything else. Payable on Death (POD) and Transfer on Death (TOD) accounts also are a means of transferring property to a surviving designated beneficiary. POD and TOD accounts operate very much like joint tenancy, but the beneficiary has no interest in the effected property while you are alive. As with joint tenancy, these forms of holding property may be useful in some situations, but also may unnecessarily create tax liabilities, and accordingly should be used only with professional guidance in appropriate circumstances.
No. Life insurance policies deal only with the proceeds payable to the beneficiaries under the policy and generally are not controlled by your will. Life insurance trusts are sometimes used to assure desired use of insurance proceeds and for estate tax savings.
A Last Will and Testament dictates the way that that your assets will be distributed and utilized following your death. A Living Will states your wishes regarding life support in the event that you are in a persistent vegetative state or irreversible coma and cannot communicate your wishes. They are very different documents. After death, the Living Will can grant consent to an autopsy, bequeath anatomical gifts, and direct the disposition of your remains (whether you wish to be buried, or cremated, or neither.) Most other posthumous decisions are addressed in a Last Will and Testament.
A trust is an arrangement under which one person, called a trustee, holds legal title to property for another person, called a beneficiary. You can be the trustee of your own living trust, keeping full control over all property held in trust.
The big advantage to making a living trust is that property left through the trust doesn't have to go through probate court. In a nutshell, probate is the court-supervised process of paying your debts and distributing your property to the people who inherit it.
Yes, a will is an essential back-up device for property that you don't transfer to yourself as trustee. For example, if you acquire property shortly before you die, you may not think to transfer ownership of it to your trust — which means that it won't pass under the terms of the trust document. But in your will, you can include a clause that names someone to get all of the property that you haven't left to a specific beneficiary. If you don't have a will, any property that isn't transferred by your living trust or other probate-avoidance device (such as joint tenancy) will go to your closest relatives in an order determined by state law. These laws may not distribute property in the way you would have chosen.
A basic living trust isn't much more complicated than a will, and you probably won't need to hire a lawyer. With a good self-help book or software program, you can create a valid Declaration of Trust (the document that creates a trust) yourself. If you run into questions that a self-help publication doesn't answer, you may need to consult a lawyer.
No. A will becomes a matter of public record when it is submitted to a probate court, as do all the other documents associated with probate — inventories of the deceased person's assets and debts, for example. The terms of a living trust, however, need not be made public.
Making a living trust work for you does require some crucial paperwork. For example, if you want to leave your house through the trust, you must sign a new deed, showing that you now own the house as trustee of your living trust. This paperwork can be tedious, but the hassles are fewer these days because living trusts have become so common.
No. A creditor who wins a lawsuit against you can go after the trust property just as if you still owned it in your own name. Generally, after your death, all property you owned — including assets held in a living trust — is subject to your lawful debts. For example, if your house is held in trust and passes to your children at your death, a creditor could demand that they pay the debt, up to the value of the house. Ownership of real estate is always a matter of public record, so creditors can always find out who inherited real estate. It can be more difficult for creditors to know who inherits other property, however (because a trust document, unlike a will, is not a matter of public record), and they may not bother tracking it down. On the other hand, probate can also offer a kind of protection from creditors. During probate, known creditors must be notified of the death and given a chance to file claims. If they miss the deadline to file, they're out of luck forever.
Property you transfer into a living trust before your death doesn't go through probate. The successor trustee — the person you appoint to handle the trust after your death — simply transfers ownership to the beneficiaries you named in the trust. In many cases, the whole process takes only a few weeks, and there are no lawyer or court fees to pay. When all of the property has been transferred to the beneficiaries, the living trust ceases to exist.
A revocable living trust does not normally need its own TIN (Tax Identification Number) while the grantor is still alive.
During the grantor's life, the trust is revocable and taxes are paid by the grantor as an individual, using the grantor's SSN (Social Security Number). In other words, when an institution requests an SSN or EIN (Employer Identification Number) for trust property, the grantor just uses his or her own SSN. When the grantor dies, the living trust becomes irrevocable and the successor trustee will get an EIN from the IRS to pay the trust's taxes.
For shared property in shared living trusts, the grantors can use either person's SSN. When choosing which SSN to use, keep in mind that income on trust property will be reported through the SSN you select. This won't matter to couples who file taxes jointly, but it could make a difference to couples who file taxes with separate returns. For individually owned property in a shared living trust, use the owner's SSN.
A family trust is a trust created to benefit persons who are related to one another by blood, affinity, or law. It can be established by a family member for the benefit of the members of the family group. Family trusts acts as an instrument to pass on the assets to future generations.
A living trust is a trust established during a person's lifetime in which a person's assets and property are placed within the trust, usually for the purpose of estate planning. The trust then owns and manages the property held by the trust through a trustee for the benefit of named beneficiary, usually the creator of the trust (settlor). The settlor, trustee and beneficiary may all be the same person. In this way, a person may set up a trust with his or her own assets and maintain complete control and management of the assets by acting as his or her own trustee. Upon the death of the person who created the trust, the property of the trust does not go through probate proceedings, but rather passes according to provisions of the trust as set up by the creator of the trust.
A living will allows you to document your wishes concerning medical treatments at the end of life. Before your living will can guide medical decision-making two physicians must certify:
- You are unable to make medical decisions.
- You are in the medical condition specified in the state's living will law (such as "terminal illness" or "permanent unconsciousness").
A revocable trust is an agreement made by an individual during his or her lifetime, naming a trustee and beneficiary. Trust assets must be moved to the trust with a change in title of ownership. The trustor has flexibility, though, and can amend or terminate the agreement at any time. A revocable trust does not protect trust assets from the trustor's creditors.
An irrevocable trust moves trust assets irrevocably into a trust, and the trustor cannot amend or terminate the agreement once made. Some irrevocable trusts are life insurance trusts and testamentary trusts. Irrevocable trust assets are protected from creditors in certain circumstances. Furthermore, a revocable trust can become an irrevocable trust when the trustor or joint trustor dies. At this point, the trust asset is protected from trustor creditors. Both revocable and irrevocable trusts have their uses, each depending on the goal you wish to achieve by establishing the trust.
Probate is required when someone passes away, and there is still property titled into the name of the deceased person. Essentially, when someone passes away, any property that is still titled in the deceased person's name becomes "stuck" that way. Probate is the process of getting the property "unstuck" (i.e., out of that deceased person's name) and delivering it to the rightful heirs or beneficiaries. If a decedent passes away without a will, Montana state law determines who will be the deceased person's heirs. If the decedent did have a last will and testament, the will will determine who the deceased person's beneficiaries are.
Our attorneys find that one of the single greatest factors that goes into someone's experience dealing with a probate court is the expectations held at the beginning of the probate case. Some clients have totally unrealistic expectations, which is understandable, because they have never been through it before. Other clients may have no expectations whatsoever; they simply have questions about how probate courts work. Generally, the more realistic your expectations, the less frustrating the process will be.


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Greenhouses require a lot of energy to keep up the high temperature level inside the glass shelter. To improve the cost-income-situation, LLC Alternative Energy decided to invest in a new state-of-the-art greenhouse and addressed Energocredit for a loan and advisory services on project implementation.
The Energocredit team performed the analysis of various aspects, primarily the potential for energy savings, financial-technical parameters and risks.
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The $2.3 million investment generates $404,000 of cost savings for LLC Alternative Energy each year. The cost savings arise from reducing energy consumption by 60 per cent. The investment will repay itself out of energy savings in six years, turning the future cash-flows into company income for the years to come.
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Learn About Overpronation
To understand "overpronation" it's important to first understand pronation. Pronation is a normal function of the foot. It is the inward motion of the ankle bone and outward motion of the rest of the foot bones, which occurs naturally when the foot hits the ground and weight is applied. Pronation is a good thing; it cushions the foot and the entire body during the walking cycle. It keeps the foot and ankles protected from hard impact and an uneven ground surface. Overpronation occurs when too much pronation is present. In other words, overpronation occurs when the inward motion of the ankle bone is excessive and goes past the healthy point necessary for its intended functions. This excessive motion is caused by a misalignment between the ankle bone and the hindfoot bones. It creates an imbalance of forces and weight distribution in the foot that propagates throughout the entire body. Over time, this functional imbalance causes repetitive damage to joints, ligaments and bone structures. Left untreated, overpronation can lead to foot ailments such as bunions, heel pain (plantar faciitis), hammertoes, etc. Furthermore, the excessive motion in the foot can travel up the body and cause knee, hip and lower back pain.
During our development, the muscles, ligaments, and other soft tissue structures that hold our bones together at the joints become looser than normal. When the bones are not held tightly in place, the joints are not aligned properly, and the foot gradually turns outward at the ankle, causing the inner ankle bone to appear more prominent. The foot moves in this direction because it is the path of least resistance. It is more difficult for the foot to move in the opposite direction (this is called supination). As we develop, the muscles and ligaments accommodate to this abnormal alignment. By the time growth is complete, the pronated foot is: abnormally flexible, flat, and its outer border appears raised so that as you step down you do not come down equally across the entire foot; instead, you come down mostly on the inner border of the foot. Normal aging will produce further laxity of our muscles that causes the pronation to become gradually worse.
Overpronation can lead to injuries and pain in the foot, ankle, knee, or hip. Overpronation puts extra stress on all the bones in the feet. The repeated stress on the knees, shins, thighs, and pelvis puts additional stress on the muscles, tendons, and ligaments of the lower leg. This can put the knee, hip, and back out of alignment, and it can become very painful.
Look at the wear on your shoes and especially running trainers; if you overpronate it's likely the inside of your shoe will be worn down (or seem crushed if they're soft shoes) from the extra strain.
Non Surgical Treatment
An overpronator is a person who overpronates, meaning that when walking or running their feet tend to roll inwards to an excessive degree. Overpronation involves excessive flattening of the arches of the feet, with the roll seeing the push off take place from the inside edge of the foot and the big toe. When this happens, the muscles and ligaments in the feet are placed under excessive strain, which can lead to pain and premature fatigue of the foot. Overpronation is most commonly experienced in people who have flat feet or fallen arches.
Duck stance: Stand with your heels together and feet turned out. Tighten the buttock muscles, slightly tilt your pelvis forwards and try to rotate your legs outwards. You should feel your arches rising while you do this exercise.
Calf stretch:Stand facing a wall and place hands on it for support. Lean forwards until stretch is felt in the calves. Hold for 30 seconds. Bend at knees and hold for a further 30 seconds. Repeat 5 times.
Golf ball:While drawing your toes upwards towards your shins, roll a golf ball under the foot between 30 and 60 seconds. If you find a painful point, keep rolling the ball on that spot for 10 seconds.
Big toe push: Stand with your ankles in a neutral position (without rolling the foot inwards). Push down with your big toe but do not let the ankle roll inwards or the arch collapse. Hold for 5 seconds. Repeat 10 times. Build up to longer times and fewer repetitions.
Ankle strengthener: Place a ball between your foot and a wall. Sitting down and keeping your toes pointed upwards, press the outside of the foot against the ball, as though pushing it into the wall. Hold for 5 seconds and repeat 10 times.
Arch strengthener: Stand on one foot on the floor. The movements needed to remain balanced will strengthen the arch. When you are able to balance for 30 seconds, start doing this exercise using a wobble board.
What Exactly Is Calcaneal Apophysitis?
Sever's disease is a painful irritation in the heel bone of the foot. It is the most common cause of heel pain in children and teens. Sever?s disease is also called calcaneal apophysitis.
This condition most commonly occurs due to repetitive or prolonged activities placing strain on the heel's growth plate, typically during a period of rapid growth. These activities (or sports) usually involve excessive walking, running, jumping or hopping. Severs disease may also be more likely to occur following a poorly rehabilitated sprained ankle, in patients with poor foot biomechanics or those who use inappropriate footwear. In young athletes, this condition is commonly seen in running and jumping sports, such as football, basketball, netball and athletics.
Children aged between 8 to 13 years of age can experience Sever?s disease with girls being normally younger and boys slightly older. Sever?s disease normally involves the back of the heel bone becoming painful towards the end of intense or prolonged activity and can remain painful after the activity for a few hours. Severe cases can result in limping and pain that can even remain the next morning after sport.
In Sever's disease, heel pain can be in one or both heels. It usually starts after a child begins a new sports season or a new sport. Your child may walk with a limp. The pain may increase when he or she runs or jumps. He or she may have a tendency to tiptoe. Your child's heel may hurt if you squeeze both sides toward the very back. This is called the squeeze test. Your doctor may also find that your child's heel tendons have become tight.
Non Surgical Treatment
The physiotherapist will thoroughly assess the affected areas and general mechanics to determine what factors may be contributing, also to rule out any other injuries or stress fractures, etc. Treatment focusing on the affected area will consist of modified rest, ice, massage, stretches and electrotherapy. A foam heel raise may also be given to help decrease pain. The physiotherapist may also treat other areas if biomechanical problems are noted. This may include massage, mobilization and exercises to stretch and strengthen certain areas. They may also refer the patient to see a podiatrist if they believe the foot posture is a factor.
Surgical Treatment
The surgeon may select one or more of the following options to treat calcaneal apophysitis. Reduce activity. The child needs to reduce or stop any activity that causes pain. Support the heel. Temporary shoe inserts or custom orthotic devices may provide support for the heel. Medications. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen, help reduce the pain and inflammation. Physical therapy. Stretching or physical therapy modalities are sometimes used to promote healing of the inflamed issue. Immobilization. In some severe cases of pediatric heel pain, a cast may be used to promote healing while keeping the foot and ankle totally immobile. Often heel pain in children returns after it has been treated because the heel bone is still growing. Recurrence of heel pain may be a sign of calcaneal apophysitis, or it may indicate a different problem. If your child has a repeat bout of heel pain, be sure to make an appointment with your foot and ankle surgeon.
Does Adult Aquired Flat Feet Always Require Surgery Teatment ?
Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction is one of several terms to describe a painful, progressive flatfoot deformity in adults. Other terms include posterior tibial tendon insufficiency and adult acquired flatfoot. The term adult acquired flatfoot is more appropriate because it allows a broader recognition of causative factors, not only limited to the posterior tibial tendon, an event where the posterior tibial tendon looses strength and function. The adult acquired flatfoot is a progressive, symptomatic (painful) deformity resulting from gradual stretch (attenuation) of the tibialis posterior tendon as well as the ligaments that support the arch of the foot.
As discussed above, many different problems can create a painful flatfoot. Damage to the posterior tibial tendon is the most common cause of AAFD. The posterior tibial tendon is one of the most important tendons of the leg. It starts at a muscle in the calf, travels down the inside of the lower leg and attaches to the bones on the inside of the foot. The main function of this tendon is to support the arch of your foot when you walk. If the tendon becomes inflamed or torn, the arch will slowly collapse. Women and people over 40 are more likely to develop problems with the posterior tibial tendon. Other risk factors include obesity, diabetes, and hypertension. Having flat feet since childhood increases the risk of developing a tear in the posterior tibial tendon. In addition, people who are involved in high impact sports, such as basketball, tennis, or soccer, may have tears of the tendon from repetitive use. Inflammatory arthritis, such as rheumatoid arthritis, can cause a painful flatfoot. This type of arthritis attacks not only the cartilage in the joints, but also the ligaments that support the foot. Inflammatory arthritis not only causes pain, but also causes the foot to change shape and become flat. The arthritis can affect the back of the foot or the middle of foot, both of which can result in a fallen arch. An injury to the tendons or ligaments in the foot can cause the joints to fall out of alignment. The ligaments support the bones and prevent them from moving. If the ligaments are torn, the foot will become flat and painful. This more commonly occurs in the middle of the foot (Lisfranc injury), but can also occur in the back of the foot. Injuries to tendons of the foot can occur either in one instance (traumatically) or with repeated use over time (overuse injury). Regardless of the cause, if tendon function is altered, the forces that are transmitted across joints in the foot are changed and this can lead to increased stress on joint cartilage and ligaments. In addition to tendon and ligament injuries, fractures and dislocations of the bones in the midfoot can also lead to a flatfoot deformity. People with diabetes or with nerve problems that limits normal feeling in the feet, can have collapse of the arch or of the entire foot. This type of arch collapse is typically more severe than that seen in patients with normal feeling in their feet. In addition to the ligaments not holding the bones in place, the bones themselves can sometimes fracture and disintegrate without the patient feeling any pain. This may result in a severely deformed foot that is very challenging to correct with surgery. Special shoes or braces are the best method for dealing with this problem.
Pain and swelling around the inside aspect of the ankle initially. Later, the arch of the foot may fall (foot becomes flat), this change leads to walking to become difficult and painful, as well as standing for long periods. As the flat foot becomes established, pain may progress to the outer part of the ankle. Eventually, arthritis may develop.
The adult acquired flatfoot, secondary to posterior tibial tendon dysfunction, is diagnosed in a number of ways with no single test proven to be totally reliable. The most accurate diagnosis is made by a skilled clinician utilizing observation and hands on evaluation of the foot and ankle. Observation of the foot in a walking examination is most reliable. The affected foot appears more pronated and deformed compared to the unaffected foot. Muscle testing will show a strength deficit. An easy test to perform in the office is the single foot raise. A patient is asked to step with full body weight on the symptomatic foot, keeping the unaffected foot off the ground. The patient is then instructed to "raise up on the tip toes" of the affected foot. If the posterior tibial tendon has been attenuated or ruptured, the patient will be unable to lift the heel off the floor and rise onto the toes. In less severe cases, the patient will be able to rise on the toes, but the heel will not be noted to invert as it normally does when we rise onto the toes. X-rays can be helpful but are not diagnostic of the adult acquired flatfoot. Both feet - the symptomatic and asymptomatic - will demonstrate a flatfoot deformity on x-ray. Careful observation may show a greater severity of deformity on the affected side.
Non surgical Treatment
Icing and anti-inflammatory medications can reduce inflammation and physical therapy can strengthen the tibial tendon. Orthotic inserts that go inside your shoes are a common way to treat and prevent flatfoot pain. Orthotics control the position of the foot and alleviate areas of pressure. In some cases immobilization in a cast or walking boot is necessary to relieve symptoms, and in severe cases surgery may be required to repair tendon damage.
Surgical Treatment
Stage two deformities are less responsive to conservative therapies that can be effective in mild deformities. Bone procedures are necessary at this stage in order to recreate the arch and stabilize the foot. These procedures include isolated fusion procedures, bone grafts, and/or the repositioning of bones through cuts called osteotomies. The realigned bones are generally held in place with screws, pins, plates, or staples while the bone heals. A tendon transfer may or may not be utilized depending on the condition of the posterior tibial tendon. Stage three deformities are better treated with surgical correction, in healthy patients. Patients that are unable to tolerate surgery or the prolonged healing period are better served with either arch supports known as orthotics or bracing such as the Richie Brace. Surgical correction at this stage usually requires fusion procedures such as a triple or double arthrodesis. This involves fusing the two or three major bones in the back of the foot together with screws or pins. The most common joints fused together are the subtalar joint, talonavicular joint, and the calcaneocuboid joint. By fusing the bones together the surgeon is able to correct structural deformity and alleviate arthritic pain. Tendon transfer procedures are usually not beneficial at this stage. Stage four deformities are treated similarly but with the addition of fusing the ankle joint.
Flat Feet In Adults
Adult acquired flatfoot deformity (AAFD) is a painful condition resulting from the collapse of the longitudinal (lengthwise) arch of the foot. As the name suggests, this condition is not present at birth or during childhood. It occurs after the skeleton is fully matured. In the past it was referred to a posterior tibial tendon dysfunction (or insufficiency). But the name was changed because the condition really describes a wide range of flatfoot deformities. AAFD is most often seen in women between the ages of 40 and 60. This guide will help you understand how the problem develops, how doctors diagnose the condition, what treatment options are available.
Damage to the posterior tendon from overuse is the most common cause for adult acquired flatfoot. Running, walking, hiking, and climbing stairs are activities that add stress to this tendon, and this overuse can lead to damage. Obesity, previous ankle surgery or trauma, diabetes (Charcot foot), and rheumatoid arthritis are other common risk factors.
The symptoms of PTTD may include pain, swelling, a flattening of the arch, and inward rolling of the ankle. As the condition progresses, the symptoms will change. For example, later, as the arch begins to flatten, there may still be pain on the inside of the foot and ankle. But at this point, the foot and toes begin to turn outward and the ankle rolls inward. As PTTD becomes more advanced, the arch flattens even more and the pain often shifts to the outside of the foot, below the ankle. The tendon has deteriorated considerably and arthritis often develops in the foot. In more severe cases, arthritis may also develop in the ankle. Symptoms, which may occur in some persons with flexible flatfoot, include. Pain in the heel, arch, ankle, or along the outside of the foot. ?Turned-in? ankle. Pain associated with a shin splint. General weakness / fatigue in the foot or leg.
There are four stages of adult-acquired flatfoot deformity (AAFD). The severity of the deformity determines your stage. For example, Stage I means there is a flatfoot position but without deformity. Pain and swelling from tendinitis is common in this stage. Stage II there is a change in the foot alignment. This means a deformity is starting to develop. The physician can still move the bones back into place manually (passively). Stage III adult-acquired flatfoot deformity (AAFD) tells us there is a fixed deformity. This means the ankle is stiff or rigid and doesn???t move beyond a neutral (midline) position. Stage IV is characterized by deformity in the foot and the ankle. The deformity may be flexible or fixed. The joints often show signs of degenerative joint disease (arthritis).
Non surgical Treatment
Initial treatment consists of supporting the medial longitudinal arch (running the length of the foot) to relieve strain on the medial soft tissues. The most effective way to relieve pain on the tendon is to use a boot or brace, and once tenderness and pain has resolved, an orthotic device. A boot, brace, or orthotic has not been shown to correct or even prevent the progression of deformity. Orthotics can alleviate symptoms and may slow the progression of deformity, particularly if mild. The deformity may progress despite orthotics.
Surgical Treatment
For patients with a more severe deformity, or significant symptoms that do not respond to conservative treatment, surgery may be necessary. There are several procedures available depending on the nature of your condition. Ligament and muscle lengthening, removal of inflamed tendon lining, transferring of a nearby tendon to re-establish an arch, and bone realignment and fusion are examples of surgical options to help with a painful flatfoot condition. Surgery can be avoided when symptoms are addressed early. If you are feeling ankle pain or notice any warmth, redness or swelling in your foot, contact us immediately. We can create a tailored treatment plan to resolve your symptoms and prevent future problems.
What Could You Do About Achilles Tendinitis Pains ?
Achilles tendinitis is a common condition that causes pain along the back of the leg near the heel. The Achilles tendon is the largest tendon in the body. It connects your calf muscles to your heel bone and is used when you walk, run, and jump. Although the Achilles tendon can withstand great stresses from running and jumping, it is also prone to tendonitis, a condition associated with overuse and degeneration. Tendons become inflamed for a variety of reasons, and the action of pulling the muscle becomes irritating. If the normal, smooth gliding motion of the tendon is impaired, the tendon will become inflamed and movement will become painful. This is called tendonitis, meaning inflammation of the tendon. Achilles tendonitis is typically not related to a specific injury. The problem results from repetitive stress to the tendon. This often happens when we push our bodies to do too much, too soon, but other factors can make it more likely to develop tendinitis, including: a sudden increase in the amount or intensity of exercise activity, tight calf muscles, or a bone spur that has developed where the tendon attaches to the heel bone.
There are hundreds of tendons scattered throughout our body, but it tends to be a small handful of specific tendons that cause problems. These tendons usually have an area of poor blood supply that leads to tissue damage and poor healing response. This area of a tendon that is prone to injury is called a "watershed zone," an area when the blood supply to the tendon is weakest. In these watershed zones, they body has a hard time delivering oxygen and nutrients necessary for tendon healing, that's why we see common tendon problems in the same parts of the body. Tendonitis is most often an overuse injury. Often people begin a new activity or exercise that causes the tendon to become irritated. Tendon problems are most common in the 40-60 year old age range. Tendons are not as elastic and forgiving as in younger individuals, yet bodies are still exerting with the same force. Occasionally, there is an anatomical cause for tendonitis. If the tendon does not have a smooth path to glide along, it will be more likely to become irritated and inflamed. In these unusual situations, surgical treatment may be necessary to realign the tendon.
People with Achilles tendinitis may experience pain during and after exercising. Running and jumping activities become painful and difficult. Symptoms include stiffness and pain in the back of the ankle when pushing off the ball of the foot. For patients with chronic tendinitis (longer than six weeks), x-rays may reveal calcification (hardening of the tissue) in the tendon. Chronic tendinitis can result in a breakdown of the tendon, or tendinosis, which weakens the tendon and may cause a rupture.
In diagnosing Achilles tendonitis or tendonosis, the surgeon will examine the patient?s foot and ankle and evaluate the range of motion and condition of the tendon. The extent of the condition can be further assessed with x-rays or other imaging modalities.
Nonsurgical Treatment
Treating Achilles tendinitis rarely requires much professional intervention. Ease the pain with OTC pain killers. Stretch and strengthen the Achilles tendon. Stop the condition from happening again. Doctors treating Achilles tendinitis will recommend the following options for accomplishing this. Pain Killers - Generally ibuprofen (Advil) or naproxen (Aleve) will ease the mild pain. Physical Therapy, Stretches and exercises devised to lengthen and strengthen the Achilles tendon will help reduce pain and prevent future recurrence. Orthopedic Supports, Heel-elevating insoles or other orthotic devices can reduce the strain on the Achilles tendon, helping ease the inflammation and pain.
Surgical Treatment
Surgical treatment for tendons that fail to respond to conservative treatment can involve several procedures, all of which are designed to irritate the tendon and initiate a chemically mediated healing response. These procedures range from more simple procedures such as percutaneous tenotomy61 to open procedures and removal of tendon pathology. Percutaneous tenotomy resulted in 75% of patients reporting good or excellent results after 18 months. Open surgery for Achilles tendinopathy has shown that the outcomes are better for those tendons without a focal lesion compared with those with a focal area of tendinopathy.62 At 7 months after surgery, 67% had returned to physical activity, 88% from the no-lesion group and 50% from the group with a focal lesion.
You can take measures to reduce your risk of developing Achilles Tendinitis. This includes, Increasing your activity level gradually, choosing your shoes carefully, daily stretching and doing exercises to strengthen your calf muscles. As well, applying a small amount ZAX?s Original Heelspur Cream onto your Achilles tendon before and after exercise.
What Is Plantar Fasciitis And Techniques To Get Rid Of It
The plantar fascia is a thick, ligamentous connective tissue that runs from the heel bone to the ball of the foot. This strong and tight tissue helps maintain the arch of the foot. It is also one of the major transmitters of weight across the foot as you walk or run. Thus, tremendous stress is placed on the plantar fascia, often leading to plantar fasciitis- a stabbing or burning pain in the heel or arch of the foot. Plantar fasciitis is particularly common in runners. People who are overweight, women who are pregnant and those who wear shoes with inadequate support are also at a higher risk. Prolonged plantar fasciitis frequently leads to heel spurs, a hook of bone that can form on the heel bone. The heel spur itself is not thought to be the primary cause of pain, rather inflammation and irritation of the plantar fascia is the primary problem.
The most frequent cause is an abnormal motion of the foot called excessive pronation. Normally, while walking or during long distance running, your foot will strike the ground on the heel, then roll forward toward your toes and inward to the arch. Your arch should only dip slightly during this motion. If it lowers too much, you have what is known as excessive pronation. For more details on pronation, please see the section on biomechanics and gait. Clinically not only those with low arches, but those with high arches can sometimes have plantar fasciitis. The mechanical structure of your feet and the manner in which the different segments of your feet are linked together and joined with your legs has a major impact on their function and on the development of mechanically caused problems. Merely having "flat feet" won't take the spring out of your step, but having badly functioning feet with poor bone alignment will adversely affect the muscles, ligaments, and tendons and can create a variety of aches and pains. Excess pronation can cause the arch of your foot to stretch excessively with each step. It can also cause too much motion in segments of the foot that should be stable as you are walking or running. This "hypermobility" may cause other bones to shift and cause other mechanically induced problems.
Plantar fasciitis generally occurs in one foot. Bilateral plantar fasciitis is unusual and tends to be the result of a systemic arthritic condition that is exceptionally rare among athletes. Males suffer from a somewhat greater incidence of plantar fasciitis than females, perhaps as a result of greater weight coupled with greater speed and ground impact, as well as less flexibility in the foot. Typically, the sufferer of plantar fasciitis experiences pain upon rising after sleep, particularly the first step out of bed. Such pain is tightly localized at the bony landmark on the anterior medial tubercle of the calcaneus. In some cases, pain may prevent the athlete from walking in a normal heel-toe gait, causing an irregular walk as means of compensation. Less common areas of pain include the forefoot, Achilles tendon, or subtalar joint. After a brief period of walking, the pain usually subsides, but returns again either with vigorous activity or prolonged standing or walking. On the field, an altered gait or abnormal stride pattern, along with pain during running or jumping activities are tell-tale signs of plantar fasciitis and should be given prompt attention. Further indications of the injury include poor dorsiflexion (lifting the forefoot off the ground) due to a shortened gastroc complex, (muscles of the calf). Crouching in a full squat position with the sole of the foot flat on the ground can be used as a test, as pain will preclude it for the athlete suffering from plantar fasciitis, causing an elevation of the heel due to tension in the gastroc complex.
Plantar fasciitis is usually diagnosed by a health care provider after consideration of a person's presenting history, risk factors, and clinical examination. Tenderness to palpation along the inner aspect of the heel bone on the sole of the foot may be elicited during the physical examination. The foot may have limited dorsiflexion due to tightness of the calf muscles or the Achilles tendon. Dorsiflexion of the foot may elicit the pain due to stretching of the plantar fascia with this motion. Diagnostic imaging studies are not usually needed to diagnose plantar fasciitis. However, in certain cases a physician may decide imaging studies (such as X-rays, diagnostic ultrasound or MRI) are warranted to rule out other serious causes of foot pain. Bilateral heel pain or heel pain in the context of a systemic illness may indicate a need for a more in-depth diagnostic investigation. Lateral view x-rays of the ankle are the recommended first-line imaging modality to assess for other causes of heel pain such as stress fractures or bone spur development. Plantar fascia aponeurosis thickening at the heel greater than 5 millimeters as demonstrated by ultrasound is consistent with a diagnosis of plantar fasciitis. An incidental finding associated with this condition is a heel spur, a small bony calcification on the calcaneus (heel bone), which can be found in up to 50% of those with plantar fasciitis. In such cases, it is the underlying plantar fasciitis that produces the heel pain, and not the spur itself. The condition is responsible for the creation of the spur though the clinical significance of heel spurs in plantar fasciitis remains unclear.
Non Surgical Treatment
In general, plantar fasciitis is a self-limiting condition. Unfortunately, the time until resolution is often six to 18 months, which can lead to frustration for patients and physicians. Rest was cited by 25 percent of patients with plantar fasciitis in one study as the treatment that worked best. Athletes, active adults and persons whose occupations require lots of walking may not be compliant if instructed to stop all activity. Many sports medicine physicians have found that outlining a plan of "relative rest" that substitutes alternative forms of activity for activities that aggravate the symptoms will increase the chance of compliance with the treatment plan. It is equally important to correct the problems that place individuals at risk for plantar fasciitis, such as increased amount of weight-bearing activity, increased intensity of activity, hard walking/running surfaces and worn shoes. Early recognition and treatment usually lead to a shorter course of treatment as well as increased probability of success with conservative treatment measures.
Surgical Treatment
Surgery is considered only after 12 months of aggressive nonsurgical treatment. Gastrocnemius recession. This is a surgical lengthening of the calf (gastrocnemius) muscles. Because tight calf muscles place increased stress on the plantar fascia, this procedure is useful for patients who still have difficulty flexing their feet, despite a year of calf stretches. In gastrocnemius recession, one of the two muscles that make up the calf is lengthened to increase the motion of the ankle. The procedure can be performed with a traditional, open incision or with a smaller incision and an endoscope, an instrument that contains a small camera. Your doctor will discuss the procedure that best meets your needs. Complication rates for gastrocnemius recession are low, but can include nerve damage. Plantar fascia release. If you have a normal range of ankle motion and continued heel pain, your doctor may recommend a partial release procedure. During surgery, the plantar fascia ligament is partially cut to relieve tension in the tissue. If you have a large bone spur, it will be removed, as well. Although the surgery can be performed endoscopically, it is more difficult than with an open incision. In addition, endoscopy has a higher risk of nerve damage.
More than with most sports injuries, a little bit of prevention can go a long way toward keeping you free from plantar fasciitis. Here are some tips to follow. Wear supportive shoes that fit you well. When your shoes start to show wear and can no longer give your feet the support they need, it's time to get a new pair. Runners should stop using their old shoes after about 500 miles of use. Have a trained professional at a specialty running store help you find the right pair for your foot type, and then keep your shoes tied and snug when you wear them. Stay in good shape. By keeping your weight in check, you'll reduce the amount of stress on your feet. Stretch your calves and feet before you exercise or play a sport. Ask an athletic trainer or sports medicine specialist to show you some dynamic stretching exercises. Start any new activity or exercise slowly and increase the duration and intensity of the activity gradually. Don't go out and try to run 10 miles the first time you go for a jog. Build up to that level of exercise gradually. Talk to your doctor about getting heel pads, custom shoe inserts, or orthotics to put in your shoes. Foot supports can help cushion your feet and distribute your weight more evenly. This is especially true for people with high arches or flat feet. Your doctor will be able to tell you if shoe inserts and supports might lower your chances of heel injury.
What Is Heel Discomfort
Your plantar fascia ligament helps the bones of your foot absorb gait-related shock. It also holds your toes firmly on the ground as your body passes over your foot. Plantar fasciosis can manifest in people who possess either flat feet or feet with high arches, and it most commonly causes pain or discomfort at the point where your plantar fascia attaches to your calcaneus, or heel bone. Plantar fasciosis, sometimes known as calcaneal spur syndrome or calcaneal enthesopathy, can involve stretching, tearing, and degeneration of your plantar fascia at its attachment site. In some cases, heel pain at this attachment site may be caused by other health problems, including certain types of arthritis. Your physician may run several tests to help determine the true cause of your plantar fascia pain and the most effective treatment methods to resolve your complaint.
The plantar fascia is designed to absorb the high stresses and strains we place on our feet. But, sometimes, too much pressure damages or tears the tissues. The body's natural response to injury is inflammation, which results in the heel pain and stiffness of plantar fasciitis.
Symptoms of plantar fasciitis can occur suddenly or gradually. When they occur suddenly, there is usually intense heel pain on taking the first morning steps, known as first-step pain. This heel pain will often subside as you begin to walk around, but it may return in the late afternoon or evening. When symptoms occur gradually, a more long-lasting form of heel pain will cause you to shorten your stride while running or walking. You also may shift your weight toward the front of the foot, away from the heel.
To arrive at a diagnosis, the foot and ankle surgeon will obtain your medical history and examine your foot. Throughout this process the surgeon rules out all the possible causes for your heel pain other than plantar fasciitis. In addition, diagnostic imaging studies such as x-rays or other imaging modalities may be used to distinguish the different types of heel pain. Sometimes heel spurs are found in patients with plantar fasciitis, but these are rarely a source of pain. When they are present, the condition may be diagnosed as plantar fasciitis/heel spur syndrome.
Non Surgical Treatment
More than 90% of patients with plantar fasciitis will improve within 10 months of starting simple treatment methods. Rest. Decreasing or even stopping the activities that make the pain worse is the first step in reducing the pain. You may need to stop athletic activities where your feet pound on hard surfaces (for example, running or step aerobics). Ice. Rolling your foot over a cold water bottle or ice for 20 minutes is effective. This can be done 3 to 4 times a day. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication. Drugs such as ibuprofen or naproxen reduce pain and inflammation. Using the medication for more than 1 month should be reviewed with your primary care doctor. Exercise. Plantar fasciitis is aggravated by tight muscles in your feet and calves. Stretching your calves and plantar fascia is the most effective way to relieve the pain that comes with this condition. Cortisone injections. Cortisone, a type of steroid, is a powerful anti-inflammatory medication. It can be injected into the plantar fascia to reduce inflammation and pain. Your doctor may limit your injections. Multiple steroid injections can cause the plantar fascia to rupture (tear), which can lead to a flat foot and chronic pain. Soft heel pads can provide extra support. Supportive shoes and orthotics. Shoes with thick soles and extra cushioning can reduce pain with standing and walking. As you step and your heel strikes the ground, a significant amount of tension is placed on the fascia, which causes microtrauma (tiny tears in the tissue). A cushioned shoe or insert reduces this tension and the microtrauma that occurs with every step. Soft silicone heel pads are inexpensive and work by elevating and cushioning your heel. Pre-made or custom orthotics (shoe inserts) are also helpful. Night splints. Most people sleep with their feet pointed down. This relaxes the plantar fascia and is one of the reasons for morning heel pain. A night splint stretches the plantar fascia while you sleep. Although it can be difficult to sleep with, a night splint is very effective and does not have to be used once the pain is gone. Physical therapy. Your doctor may suggest that you work with a physical therapist on an exercise program that focuses on stretching your calf muscles and plantar fascia. In addition to exercises like the ones mentioned above, a physical therapy program may involve specialized ice treatments, massage, and medication to decrease inflammation around the plantar fascia. Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT). During this procedure, high-energy shockwave impulses stimulate the healing process in damaged plantar fascia tissue. ESWT has not shown consistent results and, therefore, is not commonly performed. ESWT is noninvasive-it does not require a surgical incision. Because of the minimal risk involved, ESWT is sometimes tried before surgery is considered.
Surgical Treatment
In very rare cases plantar fascia surgery is suggested, as a last resort. In this case the surgeon makes an incision into the ligament, partially cutting the plantar fascia to release it. If a heel spur is present, the surgeon will remove it. Plantar Fasciitis surgery should always be considered the last resort when all the conventional treatment methods have failed to succeed. Endoscopic plantar fasciotomy (EPF) is a form of surgery whereby two incisions are made around the heel and the ligament is being detached from the heel bone allowing the new ligament to develop in the same place. In some cases the surgeon may decide to remove the heel spur itself, if present. Just like any type of surgery, Plantar Fascia surgery comes with certain risks and side effects. For example, the arch of the foot may drop and become weak. Wearing an arch support after surgery is therefore recommended. Heel spur surgeries may also do some damage to veins and arteries of your foot that allow blood supply in the area. This will increase the time of recovery.
Do not walk barefoot on hard ground, particularly while on holiday. Many cases of heel pain occur when a person protects their feet for 50 weeks of the year and then suddenly walks barefoot while on holiday. Their feet are not accustomed to the extra pressure, which causes heel pain. If you do a physical activity, such as running or another form of exercise that places additional strain on your feet, you should replace your sports shoes regularly. Most experts recommend that sports shoes should be replaced after you have done about 500 miles in them.


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The LGSHA rules regarding Goal Keepers (or player with goal keeping privileges) is aligned with Hockey WA (Junior League and Provisional & Metropolitan League Rules).
The FIH Rule that allows teams to play without a goalkeeper does not apply to any Hockey WA Competition.
Junior Grades (MP, UP, LHS & U18)
Each team must play with a goalkeeper with goalkeeping privileges wearing full protective equipment comprised of at least protective headgear (full goalkeeping helmet, not just a mask), leg guards and kickers and a different coloured shirt
Senior Grades (MA, WA, MB, WB)
Each team must play with either:
We've all been in this situation haven't we!! You are about to crack the dream goal of the century but the umpire calls PC for the little foot off the defender.....OR .... the ball did end up in the goal immediately after the whistle went.
The right decision?? = No Goal: The PC must be played. Yes... correct use of "advantage" would have resulted in the goal but as an umpire you have to admit your mistake and play the PC. Umpires need to manage this situation by being calm, apologetic and clearly communicate why the PC has to stand
What happens when the siren/time goes just before the umpire would have made a decision?? (Basically something happens and the umpire hasn't had a chance to get the whistle to the mouth to blow the whistle.)
FIH's guidance is that the umpire is permitted to make that decision immediately after the end of the half or match. Examples include;
As outlined earlier in the year, players are not allowed to play the ball above shoulder height (other than saving a shot directly at goal). The tournament rule that we have seen at recent international events such as World Cup and Commonwealth Games DOES NOT apply to Hockey WA general competitions.
If your intent is to play the ball (even if you miss) high above your shoulder, then it shall be seen as trying to break down the play and should result in a Yellow Card personal penalty.
Defenders or goalkeepers ARE permitted to use the stick to stop or deflect the ball at any height. This does not mean they can whack it away as a genuine hit above shoulder height to prevent a goal should result in a penalty stroke.
During the season I have noted quite a difference in the effort made umpires when it comes to position on the field. It varies from quite poor with decisions in the circle being made from out near the 25m line to much better when the umpire is on the back line with great vision of the real action.
I saw a good example recently with a defender making a lunging save to attempt to clear the ball that had got past the keeper and heading directly into the goal mouth. It initially looked like it had been successful, however the umpire was perfectly positioned near the back line to see the ball had actually crossed the line and a goal awarded.
There was a couple of grumbles from the defenders but not from the one involved whose body language suggested they knew the right decision had been made. There is no way this sort of decision could have been made correctly (with confidence and not guessing) from any other position.
Dangerous play from a raised stick or ball can be a tough one to call. At the end of the day it boils down to our 3 key goals for the Junior Panel.
Keep it Safe, Keep it Simple & Keep it Fun
I think we can all be a little stronger on the raised stick particularly in BUP. My observation of the grade is there is a large gap between the stronger and weaker players. The stronger boys are probably taking a bit of an advantage of the situation in their attacking circle and giving a real wind up and chucking the kitchen sink at the ball to smash it at the goal.
Pay careful attention to the following;
All free hits must be kept below knee height regardless of danger.
In MP, the ball must be kept below shin pad height (remember these guys have little legs so the height is pretty low!!). Use discretion if a gentle raised ball goes nowhere near any players.
Audible swearing regardless of who it's directed at (even themselves) is to be strongly discouraged. Audible swearing is deemed to be within earshot of any person on the field.
There have been some recent reported issues of on field swearing and bad language. In some instances, it has been directed at umpires. This has been taken very seriously by the committee and the presid...ent has been in contact with those involved.
A reminder to the LGSHA Players, Coaches & Officials Code of Conduct:
#14 – Refrain from using obscene, offensive or insulting language and/or making obscene gestures which may insult players, coaches, officials or spectators.
Recommended action for umpires is as follows;
We are all familiar with the added tension that builds up on the field in finals so please be conscious of this and continue to play the game fairly with respect to the game, yourself, and all players, umpires and spectators.
We've all been in this situation haven't we!! You are about to crack the dream goal of the century into but the umpire calls PC for the little foot off the defender.....OR .... the ball did end up in the goal immediately after the whistle went.
The right decision?? = No Goal: The Penalty Corner must be played. Yes... correct use of "advantage" would have resulted in the goal but as an umpire you have to admit your mistake and play the PC. Umpires need to manage this situation by being calm, apologetic and clearly communicate why the PC has to stand
Goals or Penalty Corners just before siren (or was it actually after??)
What happens when the siren/time goes just before the umpire would have made a decision?? (Basically something happens and the umpire hasn't had a chance to get the whistle to the mouth to blow before the siren sounds).
FIH's guidance for this is that the umpire is permitted to make that decision immediately after the end of the half or match. Examples that may happen include;
1. A penalty corner, penalty stroke or even a personal penalty (eg green/yellow card) can be awarded for an offence that occurs immediately before the siren goes
2. A goal can be awarded provided the BALL has crossed the line BEFORE the siren
3. A goal cannot be awarded if the ball has been struck by an attacker and is "intransit" but has not crossed the line when the siren goes.
The rule is played at International level and we have recently been asked by the AIS to introduce it into our top league as that is where the International players play and they train with the rule. We are still deliberating this move but if we did introduce it, it would be for the top grade only.
It is not a rule of hockey to be allowed to play the ball above the shoulder and is still not implemented here at any level.
Fiona StuartAssistant Manager Club and Game DevelopmentHockey WAPerth Hockey Stadium, Curtin University, Hayman Road, Bentley, WA 6102 AustraliaT: +618 9351 4350 F: +618 9458 5524 W: www.hockeywa.org.au
Recommended guideline to apply a penalty for a player who plays the ball above their shoulder in LGSHA is;
Always consider 1st"Is the ball dangerous" then 2nd"What was the intent of the player"
Consider the following examples and action;
(i) Player attempts to play ball legally but just gets it a bit wrong on judgement – Free hit only
(ii) Player deliberately plays the ball wide and high of should in general play – careless and forgetful but at least a green card
(iii) Player deliberately plays the ball illegally to make sure an opposition player cant get the ball (breaking down the play) – yellow card every day!
(iv) Instinctive reaction to a high ball near the shoulder/head and considered a defensive action – sounds like a dangerous ball and normal danger rule applies
Hope this is helpful
We have a number of senior and experienced umpires who will (again) be volunteering their time and energy to help officiate the finals. Some of the key points and reminders for the umpires are;
Finals Teams & Players – Don't forget to enjoy the game!
Virtually the same message can apply to the finals teams. Keep it simple and don't forget to enjoy the experience.
Players can help in the overall flow and enjoyment of the finals by managing their team to avoid things such as;
Captains are responsible for the conduct of their team on and off the field. They can be sent off for the actions of their team if the umpire deems it necessary. Hopefully we will have none of this happening.
LGSHA Finals will be decided by the following process if scores are level at the end of normal time;
Further details regarding extra time and penalty stroke competition are available on the LGSHA web page.
Semi & Preliminary Final
The team who finished higher on the ladder shall be deemed the winner.
Grand Final
The trophy is shared.
Time Keeping
Thetime clock shall not be stopped for any reason.
Extra time "Golden Goal". If no result - the team who finished higher on the ladder shall be deemed the winner.
Extra time "Golden Goal". If no result - the trophy is shared.
Semi & Preliminary Final & Grand Final
Extra time "Golden Goal". If no result, then penalty stokes
Thetime clock shall only be stopped for injuries as directed by the umpires
Thetime clock shall be stopped & started as directed by the umpires
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Tianbai 甜白 translated as Sweet White, is a rich white porcelain glaze created during the Ming Dynasty YongLe Period (AD1403 – 1424).
This gaiwan is handmade of fine white porcelain with tianbai glaze by our studio partner QingKe Xuan 清可轩 in Jingdezhen China. The porcelain is fine with good translucence and the jade-like quality that is typical of Tianbai Jingdezhen Porcelain.


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With this offer children travel on holiday for free. Summertime for kids and parents in Tyrol. The whole long summer holidays make children free of charge with lots of fun and games. For the parents we have the right 7 = 6 offer. Activity, enjoyment and wellness are on the program here. The places in the Kitzbühel Alps offer a great offer for children and families.
Especially in summer, the Kitzbüheler Alpen Summer Card is a good choice for your family holiday. With this ticket you can use the lifts of the Kitzbühel Alps as well as the mountain adventure worlds. Have you already booked your summer vacation with the family?
Children up to 12 years stay free of charge in the parents' room (extra bed) and are allowed to eat what they like to their heart's content. And also there are no extra costs. This is especially pleasing for the parents.
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Conveniently located on the Southeast corner of Park Row Dr and Park Ten Blvd. Opened 2018. I-CAR Gold Class recognized. ASE-certified technicians.
About Houston - Non-Drive West
Caliber Collision's Houston, TX, location is committed to having your vehicle back on the road as soon as possible. With services including auto glass repair, dent repair, and painting, we strive to restore you to the rhythm of your life®. All of our work is ensured by a written lifetime warranty and completed with exceptional customer care and repair expertise. Knowing we have customer satisfaction is what drives our Caliber Houston Park Row team, and we are certain you will be pleased with the results. During the collision repair process, we will inform you with continuous status updates on your vehicle so you are notified as we move quickly to restore it to pre-accident condition.
Conveniently located, Caliber Houston Park Row is ideal for those in Houston and surrounding areas including Copperfield and Katy. We are family and business fleet friendly, and our facility works with various insurance agencies and is a part of the GEICO ARX and Travelers Concierge programs. To make the process convenient, we have an onsite Enterprise location to assist our customers requiring rental cars.
At Caliber Houston Park Row, we believe in supporting our local community, and with our membership in the Chamber of Commerce, we are able to build and develop community relationships.
For our Caliber Houston Park Row team, we are here to provide the greater Houston area with outstanding auto body repair services both today and in the future, and thank you for entrusting us to restore your vehicle. Simply call our Customer Service Center at 1.888.CALIBER (225-4237) to make an appointment or to leave your vehicle with us today! Click here to schedule an appointment and here to receive a free online estimate.


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Bazaar Royale'S genre, "Ghetto Metal" was created by lead vocalist Bazaar Royale. I have a hard time understanding that term "ghetto metal". A "ghetto" is a modern day term for a poverty stricken, urban area. "Metal" is a genre of rock music that developed in the late 1960's that has a distorted amplified, loudness to it with long guitar or drum solos and vocals that hit chords that could only come from places below the belt.
"Hard Times Celebrate" is the first single on the new CD "The Ride". It's a likeable tune. I caught myself tapping to the beat with an occasional head bob. The track features Phil Collen from DEF LEPPARD on guitar. It may be the only thing that qualifies Bazaar Royale as "metal". The lyrics describe tough times with a "life goes on, let's drink and celebrate anyway" message. All in all, this is the best song on the CD.
I read someone else's review of Bazaar Royale and Bazaar's voice was compared to Steven Tyler meets Chris Cornell. I am not in agreeance with that comparison at all. These are two of the greatest singers in the industry and are legendary for their powerful voices. There is nothing powerful about the vocals in this band. This singing is average. I have heard better at "Karaoke" night at the local "watering hole".
"Rebel in Me" has repetitious lyrics but I did like how Bazaar sounds like he may have grabbed his crotch a couple times to hit some high notes. This gives his vocals some diversity. "I Know Pain", are we describing how we should feel after listening to this track? "Love the Danger" is non-descript, monotonous and has a feeble attempt to hit high notes. In fact, the vocals sound like a teenager going through puberty singing in the shower. The guitar is weak, and the drummer seems to love his crash cymbal a little too much. Is there a bass player in this band?
Overall, I'm not impressed. There is some slight talent, but I don't hear any "rock star" quality. I give it 2½ stars out of 5 because they featured Phil Collen in "Hard Times Celebrate", the vocals are decent and it got my foot tapping. "Ghetto Metal"? Really?


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Richmond Pest Control
Richmond provides breathtaking views of the James River, and history is around every bend. Unfortunately, pests are also prevalent. Since insects commonly carry diseases and cause costly structural damage, it is essential to learn how to prevent and eliminate the most common infestations.
Termites commonly live and hide in the walls of your home, so they are hard to detect. However, you may notice signs of droppings that look like wood-colored pellets, mud tubes, or shredded wings near entry points to your home. These pests often pose a terrible threat to southern states. As they invade homes, they can cause expensive structural damage. They fit into the smallest concrete gaps and devour all the wood they encounter. These insects work silently. By the time an infestation is detected, it is probably too late. Taking preventative measures will prevent problems before they begin.
Cockroaches can grow to over two inches long. They have six legs and two antennae. Some have wings as well. Since they spread disease, they can become health hazards to humans, especially when they infest food in your kitchen. They enter your home through drain pipes or other open cracks in walls or floors and search for food and a warm and moist environment. Since they reproduce rapidly, a large problem can develop in a short period of time. Besides spreading diseases, cockroach droppings or old skins often aggravate allergies and can cause asthma attacks.
Certain spiders like moist areas, especially in basements and crawl spaces. Others enjoy warm and dark locations, including air vents and attics. These pests commonly enter homes through cracks in windows and doors. Although most spiders are harmless, they can bite, which leads to red welts or allergic reactions. Richmond is home to more dangerous spiders as well. For example, the brown recluse spider can make a person extremely ill. This spider loves to hide behind furniture and among clothing that has been packed away. Bites begin red, turn black, and can spread to the rest of the body. If untreated, a person may experience flu-like symptoms. To prevent an infestation, it is best to seal entry points and remove hiding places in your basement or garage.
Contact Accel Pest & Termite Control
If you suspect an infestation in your home, you should consult with a professional pest control company. These experts understand the safest and most effective methods of removing the problems. At Accel Pest Control, skilled technicians are always available to deal with your issues in an appropriate and affordable manner. After the problem is gone, they will recommend ways to keep future issues from developing. For a free quote, call (804)445-2672.


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There is no place where Big Data does not exist! The curiosity about what is Big Data has been soaring in the past few years. Let me tell you some mind-boggling facts! Forbes reports that every minute, users watch 4.15 million YouTube videos, send 456,000 tweets on Twitter, post 46,740 photos on Instagram and there are 510,000 comments posted and 293,000 statuses updated on Facebook!
Just imagine the huge chunk of data that is produced with such activities. This constant creation of data using social media, business applications, telecom and various other domains is leading to the formation of Big Data.
In order to explain what is Big Data, I will be covering the following topics:
Before exploring what is Big Data, let me begin by giving some insight into why the term Big Data has gained so much importance.
When was the last time you guys remember using a floppy or a CD to store your data? Let me guess, had to go way back in the early 21st century right? The use of manual paper records, files, floppy and discs have now become obsolete. The reason for this is the exponential growth of data. People began storing their data in relational database systems but with the hunger for new inventions, technologies, applications with quick response time and with the introduction of the internet, even that is insufficient now. This generation of continuous and massive data can be referred to as Big Data. There are a few other factors that characterize Big Data which I will be explaining later in this blog.
Forbes reports that there are 2.5 quintillion bytes of data created each day at our current pace, but that pace is only accelerating. Internet of Things(IoT) is one such technology which plays a major role in this acceleration. 90% of all data today was generated in the last two years.
So before I explain what is Big Data, let me also tell you what it is not! The most common myth associated with Big Data is that it is just about the size or volume of data. But actually, it's not just about the "big" amounts of data being collected. Big Data refers to the large amounts of data which is pouring in from various data sources and has different formats. Even previously there was huge data which were being stored in databases, but because of the varied nature of this Data, the traditional relational database systems are incapable of handling this Data. Big Data is much more than a collection of datasets with different formats, it is an important asset which can be used to obtain enumerable benefits.
The three different formats of big data are:
These are the following characteristics associated with Big Data:
The above image depicts the five V's of Big Data but as and when the data keeps evolving so will the V's. I am listing five more V's which have developed gradually over time:
Now that I have told you what is Big Data and how it's being generated exponentially, let me present to you a very interesting example of how Starbucks, one of the leading coffeehouse chain is making use of this Big Data.
I came across this article by Forbes which reported how Starbucks made use of Big Data to analyse the preferences of their customers to enhance and personalize their experience. They analysed their member's coffee buying habits along with their preferred drinks to what time of day they are usually ordering. So, even when people visit a "new" Starbucks location, that store's point-of-sale system is able to identify the customer through their smartphone and give the barista their preferred order. In addition, based on ordering preferences, their app will suggest new products that the customers might be interested in trying. This my friends is what we call Big Data Analytics.
Basically, Big Data Analytics is largely used by companies to facilitate their growth and development. This majorly involves applying various data mining algorithms on the given set of data, which will then aid them in better decision making.
There are multiple tools for processing Big Data such as Hadoop, Pig, Hive, Cassandra, Spark, Kafka, etc. depending upon the requirement of the organisation.
These are some of the following domains where Big Data Applications has been revolutionized:
The above image depicts the growing market revenue of Big Data in billion U.S. dollars from the year 2011 to 2027. So that was all about What is Big Data and I hope this blog was helpful.
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Permitted Fruit: Freshly Picked Alternative Comedy - with CHEEKYKITA
Mmm! Another helping of deliciously different comedy, hand-picked with love for you and your mates. Wrap up your Sunday by discovering the most original acts in stand-up, experimental and alternative comedy. This month's sweet and zesty five-a-day:
Extraordinary collision of character comedy, tinfoil, absurdism and shambolic joy. Cheekykita has supported Robin Ince, Tony Law and Simon Munnery on tour and been compared to Spike Milligan and "Alice in Wonderland on Adderal … curious, shambolic and kind of magical" - The List.
★★★★★ "A work of genius" - Funny Women
★★★★★ " The silliest, maddest, funniest hour I have ever spent and it is fantastic" - Fringe Review
★★★★"Like the Mighty Boosh on crack" - Broadway Baby
"One of the strangest acts you're ever likely to see. But see her you must, because it's very difficult to describe exactly why she's a genius" - Manchester Wire
"A Mancunian Maverick, like no one else out there" - The Alarmist
Award-nominated comedian and creator of the cult fringe show Hell To Play. "Touched with madness... I don't think I can begin to do him justice; a producer and performer of some refreshingly different material" - Chortle
"Warm, insane and very funny" - Stephen Appleby, The Guardian
★★★★★ - One4Review
★★★★ - The Stage
Scathing, playful, laid-back and assured, Mary brings her perplexed take on life to the stage. She flits from angry to surreal when she can be bothered.
Your guide to the cosmic void of outer space and broken dreams.
BBC New Comedy Award Finalist
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★★★★ "Joy and bewilderment in equal measure" - The Skinny
★★★★ "Siân Docksey has got her weird in order." - Funny Women
★★★★ "I ain't never seen anything quite like that!" - Mumble Comedy
Featured in The Telegraph's Funniest One-liners of The Fringe 2017.
*PLUS* from 6-7pm The Apple Tree London invite you to:
• Permitted Fruit Cocktails for £5.00
• Tarot Card Readings for £5.00 with our in-house Mystic Maryam.
• All Vegan, 3-course Sunday Roasts! Check out this delicious menu: https://theappletreelondon.com/menus/#sunday-roast
SEATED Tickets: £11.00
STANDING Tickets £8.00
The Apple Tree is an LGBTQ+ friendly venue that warmly welcomes everyone. Permitted Fruit is fully wheelchair-accessible, and we have a limited number of discounted seats available those with mobility issues on low or no-income. For more information please contact us on firstname.lastname@example.com. Gender-neutral toilets are on-site.
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Here at Larry Delcambre AC & Heating Inc, we provide maintenance agreements for all HVAC, coolers and freezers. Every six months, we'll perform a thorough inspection to make sure the unit is in pristine condition.
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Radisson Blu opens office in Ho Chi Minh City
Leading global hotel brand Radisson Blu has set up a new commercial base in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam.
Radisson Blu Resort Phu Quoc's general manager Peter Feran joined representatives from Vietnam's tourism industry to launch the new office on the 14th floor of mplaza Saigon at 39 Le Duan Street, District 1, in the lead-up to the resort's grand opening in July.
Overlooking the northern stretch of Vietnam's most compelling beach, Bai Dai, the opening of Radisson Blu Resort Phu Quoc heralds a new era for the Radisson Hotel Group. The group plans to launch Radisson Blu Resort Cam Ranh Bay early next year and is pursuing development opportunities in other Vietnamese destinations.
On Phu Quoc, Radisson Blu will unveil 514 rooms, suites and villas, a restaurant, two bars, a VIP lounge, large swimming pool and kid's club on 14 July.
The team at the commercial office will drive sales and marketing efforts for the 514-room resort situated on the picturesque northwest coast of the island.
"The opening of Radisson Blu Resort Phu Quoc's office in Ho Chi Minh City is a milestone that cements our presence in Vietnam before the July debut of this stunning property that is a first for this country and signals exciting times ahead," said Feran.
Ranging in size from 45 sqm to 635 sqm, the resort's rooms, suites and villas offer unencumbered views of the sea, gardens dotted with coconut palms and an immense tropical lagoon pool. The resort's 10 Beachfront Pool Villas have two, three or six bedrooms, huge living areas, kitchens, dining areas and private pools.
The resort's restaurants and bars include an all-day dining establishment Avenue, a vibrant marketplace setting featuring a spectacular show kitchen and array of themed buffets, as well as a sophisticated lobby bar called Annex, the pool bar Azure and the ALUMI VIP Lounge.
Radisson Blu Resort Phu Quoc is located just 27km from Phu Quoc International Airport. Guests will have direct access to an adjacent complex's collection of facilities including a spa, gym, convention centre, water park, shopping centre, restaurants and theatre. An amusement park, 18-hole golf course and safari conservation park are also on the resort's doorstep.
For more information visit https://www.radissonblu.com/en/resort-phuquoc.


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2019-20 Registration Packets and Information
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- First published on 06 July 2018 Posted in District News
On behalf of the entire school district we want to welcome you back to another school year!
Families will receive their registration packet for the 2019-2020 school year shortly. As most of you are aware, as a district, we have moved to an "on-line" registration process. We have sent notifications earlier, that parents will need to have a Powerschool Parent Portal created to register your child for school in the fall. This is a reminder, that if you have not created that account, we ask that you do so now.
The information below can also be found under the DISTRICT tab NEW TO CHILTON or the various FORMS & MORE (CES, CMS, CHS, District) menu options.
District Information
- Welcome Back & Fee Collection Letter: English, Español (all updated 2019-07-09)
- 2019-2020 School Calendar
- 2019-2020 Fee Schedule
- e-Funds: Information, Parent Registration, Mobile Site Instructions (updated 2019-07-09, Parent Registration 2017-07-11)
Parent-Student Handbooks
- Elementary School Handbook: English (updated 2019-06-27)
- Middle School Parent-Student Handbook (updated 2019-06-27)
High School Parent-Student Handbook: English (updated 2019-07-15)
Supply Lists
- Elementary School Supply List: English, Español (both updated 2019-06-24)
- Middle School Supply List (updated 2019-06-06)
- High School Supply List (updated 2019-07-09)
Health Forms
- Prescription Medication Consent Form
- Non-Prescription/OTC Consent Form
- Prescription Inhaler Medication Consent Form
- Asthma Letter to Parents
Asthma Action Plan
- Seizure Letter to Parents
Seizure Action Plan
- Allergy Letter to Parents
Severe Allergy Action Plan
- Dietary Restriction Letter to Parents
Dietary Requests Form (from WI DPI)
- Physician Order for G-Tube
- Student Immunization Law
Student Immunization Record
Free and Reduced Lunch Applications (all updated 2019-07-11)
Technology / Internet Appropriate Use and Online Safety Policies (AUP)
- AUP Signatures are now done online using InfoSnap
- AUP Information: English, Español (updated 2018-02-28)
High School Specific
- CHS Parking Registration (updated 2019-07-09)
- CHS Daily Schedule (updated 2019-07-11)
- CHS Yearbook Ordering Information (updated 2019-07-09)
CHS Athletics
- CHS Requirements for Participation in Athletics & School Activities
English (updated 2019-07-09)
Athletics - General
- Chilton Booster Club Athletic Assistance Application
- Chilton Booster Club Family Registration Form – Please complete for athletes in grades 7-12
- WIAA Eligibility Rules and Forms (from their website)
- Scheduled events can be found on the Chilton RSchool Calendar