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PAGE 8THE CANADIAN STATESMAN, FEBRUARY 28,2001 &LEISURE CANADIAN STATESMAN FEB. 28. 2001 mnvr . ^^■723-8517 Kirsten MacDonald knows what's expected on the ice and in school Figure skater has what it takes BY BRAD KELLY Spoi ls Editor Kirsten MacDonald has her priorities priorities in order both on the ice and away from the rink. On the ice, the talented young athlete is poised and determined to win a medal at the provincial figure skating championships March 16-18 in Fort Erie. Off the ice she knows that if her grades slip at all in school, the only ice she'll see will be the cubes that keep her drinks cool. And that would be a difficult thing to adjust to since figure skating skating isn't the only winter activity that draws her to the arena. She is also a valuable member of the major novice Toros A team. "School is my most important thing. It comes before sports and that's why I'm allowed to play hockey and figure skate because my marks are so good," says the 10- year-old. The Grade 4 student at S.T. Worden Worden Public School in Courtice qualified qualified for the provincials after skating skating a first-place performance in the Pre-Juvenile Ladies' division at the Eastern Ontario Sectional Interclub Competition (EOSIC) in Ottawa recently. recently. The gold medal,performance at EOSjLÇ is.n'.L lief joqlyj'pptable achievement this season.,Thie Bowmanville Bowmanville Figure Skating Club member member also placed first at the Autumn Skate in Ottawa and the Oshawa Invitational, Invitational, second in Uxbridge and third at sectionals for eastern Ontario. Ontario. "She is very determined in the way of her training because she never gives up," says her coach, Tracy Tutton. "For most kids that age we have to motivate them, but she is very motivated and self-driven." Even with all the experience Kirsten has gained at various competitions, competitions, she still admits to getting a little nervous before taking to the ice to perform. But, she adds, she knows if she will skate well or not, even before she attempts her first jump. "If my practice is bad, I usually do bad. But if my practice is good, I do good," she reasons. Tutton has coached Kirsten since the age of three, and over the years, Golf tournament accepting entries Entries are currently being accepted for the third annual ReMax Team Golf Championship Championship in support of the Children's Children's Miracle Network. The deadline for entries is March 1 for the event, which runs July 11-12 at the Royal Ashburn Golf Club. Prizes include $25,000 in cash, five new cars and a motorcycle. motorcycle. The format for the two-man teams is best-ball on the first day and scramble on the second. second. Registration is $295 per person. For more information, call Paul Rayment or Brian O'Donoghue at 905-831- 3300. % Teo s0° Bowmanville United Soccer Club Outdoor Soccer Final Registration For 2001 Location: Bowmanville High School Cafeteria Registration open for Minor Tykes born in 1996 to Juniors born in 1982 ., Dates and Times: Saturday, Mar. 3rd 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Please bring proof of birth 3 r date and Health Card. Registration Fee: $85.00 per player. Cheque or money order payable to Again this year we are B.U.S.C. (Bowmanville United Soccer Club) pleased to offer girls born In 1992 or before the ■ .... choice of playing in a mixed Family Discount: $75.00 per player if there are 3 or more children league or for Durham all Girls. Registration for the phone Contact: B.U.S.C. line 697-7969 Leave a message if you have any questions. All Girls is the same as above. "SORRY NO REQUESTS* the two have developed a strong bond. "I feel like I understand what she is going through each day. She is pretty easy to read," says Tutton. With so little time left to prepare for provincials, Kirsten is hoping to do Kirsten MacDonald MacDonald will be representing the B.pwmq.nvilje Figure Skating Club at the provincial championships in March. She is also a member of the major novice Toro team. Top photo by RON PIETRONIRO/ Statesman "really well" and would like to make an appearance on the medal podium. "My goal is to get first or second," place she says confidently. "Technically she has what it takes," adds her coach. BROKEN WINDSHIELD? GET SMART!!! WE PAY YOUR DEDUCTIBLE PLUS ... 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