Halton Hills Newspapers

Georgetown Herald (Georgetown, ON), May 21, 1988, p. 7

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Sports Outlook Saturday May imPage Colgate Womens Games Ready for summer summer recreation tall gathered al Cedarvale Park recently to firm up plant or a fun- slate actlvltlci lor local youngsters Pictured arc In lell to right Peter Ward and aquatic managers On the step are Sarah J arm Bin summer acllvltln visor Debbie supervisor of special needs leadership develop ment and teen camp At the top are Carol sports and tennis supervisor and Jennifer McLean Tot Lot and Movie super visor Herald photo Everyone who has ever par lid pa ted In a sport has imagined at one lime or another thai they will become best In the world at that particular event Be it the hockey player who thinks they will be next Wayne Gretiky the sprinter who thinks that their efforts will pass those of Den Johnson or the common dream of those who par tlcipate In Olympic sports thai they will succeed by participating in the fabled Olympic Games the dreams In many cases what motivate the to continue on In sport The Olympic Dream Yours To Discover Is the theme for the nth annual Colgate Womens Games to be conducted on June 11 and at the Metropolitan Toronto Track and Field Centre at York University Sponsored by Colgate- Pa Imolive Canada the Womens Games arc a true grassroots program In that they attempt to attract not only the seasoned track and field competitor but youngs ten who are making their first tentative steps in sport Open to any female 10 years or older as of December 31 1968 the two day event is subdivided Into four age categories in order to minimize the disparity in skill levels between the participants The 12 and 13 year olds and Ihe It and year olds will be competing on Saturday June 11 and the 10 and year olds and those years of age and older will be competing on Sunday June Attracting approximately en tries annually Colgate Womens Games offer athlete and spec tator an opportunity to witness Ihe largest female track and Held meet in Canada More than 16000 female athletes have come from every province In Canada as well as the United States Australia Great Britain Bermuda and Sweden to name Just a few other countries Despite their undeniable national and International appeal the Games were originally devised to establish a friendly atmosphere for young women to meet make new friends and have fun while improving ability with the additional goal of trying to broaden Canadas grassroots track and field program There is no entry fee for the en- rants nor Is there an admission Tee for the spectators as Colgate- Palmolive continues to underwrite all costs associated with the event Each female who competes at the Colgate Womens Games will receive a free Tshirt and for those who place in Ihe top three of their particular event ColgatePalmolive awards unique Aid of Education in varying amounts depending on the athletes age category and overall placing Colgates philosophy in offering these cash awards which will total more than this year is to pro vide financial assistance en courage young women athletes to continue to expand heir knowledge in the activity of their choice During the first ten years of the Colgate Womens Games Colgate- Palmolive have spent more than In sponsoring the Games Approximately has been distributed lo the athletes themselves through the of Education In addition to the educational grants the lop three athletes in each event also receive a Colgate Womens Games medal and finalists In all events receive special mer chandise awards With a variety of Individual events on the track and In the field and two special relay events an Elementary School 4 100 metre relay and a Secondary School x metre relay the Colgate Womens Games are full excitement for everyone At the 1964 Los Angeles Olympics S3 per cent of Canadas female track and field team had participated In the Colgate Womens Gomes on least one occasion The Olympic Dream really is available for discovery at the 11th annual Colgate Women Games June Hand 12 about the Colgate Womens Games are available at all local schools and track clubs Info LET THESE PROFESSIONALS HELP MP Chinguacousy Country Club Conveniently located only to minutes north of Brampton and nestled in the beautiful country setting of Calcdon litis The Country Club is situated on a branch of the Credit liver near the village of on No 12of Highway No Originally operated as a private course Chinguacousy GOLFERS HAVEN What better way to end your game than in the relaxing atmosphere of The Terra htta Inn OPEN TUESDAY TO SUNDAY Lunch 3 Tea 3 p 5 p m Patio Bar 3 p 5 00 p m 6 p 9 00 p Sunday Bullet Brunch 30 Licenced Major Credit Cards Accepted Reservations King St Terra Cotta ChingTJiicousv Country now fully public Green fees are weekdays and on weekends with twilight fees after Monday to day and on Saturday Sunday and holidays There are also power carts or rent at CO clubs and pull carts cost Special passes that give golfers games for Ihe price of arc also on sale days a week at the main reception desk For those who require lessons they are available at hour lesson Tee off limes can be booked by calling ihe at 4574647 Tee times can be reserved 4a hours in or one week in advance with a credit card Reservations can be cancelled up to hours before tee off time without penalty A dress code is in effect with no jeans track or sweat pants allowed and only shorts in above Ihe knee and shirts collars are permitted Club Pro Gar Vasey who has with Chinguacousy since its inception years ago soys it very tricky There are a lot of trees and water so you have lo be very accurate to play here Vasey says the hardest hole Is the 17lh because at yards it Is a long par four What makes it even more difficult he said Is its uphill all the way and the green is hidden To add the enjoyment of the game pro vides each golfer with Pocket Pro Magaiine This booklet describes the yard course in detail and includes tips from Vasey on playing all IB holes One of the nicest things about the Club is Its clubhouse facilities which Include a licensed lounge and restaurant 3 banquet halls a ballroom that can hold up to people ten courts swimming pool satellite television lockers sauna and shower facilities Weve done extensive renovations to refurbish the clubhouse over the past years stated Dan Chnstante ihe Clubs General Manager We re trying create a pro fessional golf course and dining operation and want everyone hereto good time he added Among some of new features this year has started Sunday Brunch from Ham to m at a cost of 95 with children and under for half price and Sunday dinner from m with a full a la carte menu available There is also a golf package costing from per person that Includes green fees scoring dinner and a wedding package pnced from per person is also available and includes fruit punch and alcoholic punch upon arrival choice of eight dinner selections one bolttc each of red and white wine per table three hours of open bar service a three tiered wedding cake and pre- wrapped pieces for all the guests room tecs and decorations sales taxes and service charges information on these items can be obtained from Saioy the Clubs Marketing Representative by call the new hour phone line at 1416 NORTH HALTON GOLF COUNTRY CLUB Ave it Trafalgar Georgetown PRIVATE CLUB WITH Golf Curling Tennis Social Memberships Phone Numbers 8775236 or 4571 695 COUNTRY CLUB RR 3 MILTON ONTARIO Outdoor Olympic Size Swimming LOUNGE OPEN ALL YEAR ROUND Banquali available lor Wadding Part I so and Social Functions Complete With New Sound 8786701

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