Wednesday September 191 Page 15 tot Gold champions Members of the Barker Cambria Painting Expos Brendan Coates Mark Johnson Chad Con team proved to be the best this year winning the Squirt Gold championship August at the Fairgrounds From left to right back row are coaches Laura Jones Ken Conrad Mark Coates and Vandyke Middle row left to right are Richie Novice Lacrosse Rams reached the finals of the B division championship but fell to the host team Whit by II 62 on August Rams won its first two games defeating Spartan 85 and 104 on August 23 but suffered an 11 7 loss to in the first game on Saturday The next day Acton came back against taking that match to advance to the final Against Spartan Acton started out quickly lead by Richard Raju who got a hat trick and two assists notched the first two goals of the gcne followed by Jason Christopher to take a 30 lead through the first period Scott Monaghan and Raju blasted one each in the second period helping keep a 5 1 lead Spartan came back with four markers in the final frame but Acton refused to let up getting singles from Kyle Artem Shawn Weatherall and Jeff Newman for an win Later on Friday Acton again blanked the opposition in the first period this time taking a 4t lead on goals from 2 and and both shone in this match with each of them netting three goals Raju lead off second period with his second of the night also closing off the frame with his third Thomas got the goal for Acton i follow ed by Newman Paul Withers and found the net the final period to take the game Rams suffered its first loss of the tournament on August against hiving trailed from the opening period scored turns compared to Acton two in the first both markers scored by Ra J scored to open the second period followed by third marker hut Miss countered with four of its own Acton managed to get three in the third period from Christopher and but took the match 7 Acton rallied for a win on August against Mimico allow ing its opponents a 1 lead in the first period before shutting the door to take it 82 Artem got the single for Rams in the first before notched a pair in the se cond followed by a single from In the third Weatherall con his scoring streak with three more two of them assisted by Chris Lee who had four assists that game found the net at the end of the match get ting his fourth hat trick in as many games Late blooming exerciser Age is no barrier when it comes to getting fit and it is very satisfy ing to see seniors improve their fitness levels feel and look healthier We should be encouraging seniors to increase their cardiovascular fitness learn to maintain a healthy diet and improve general strength Senior clients often have joint problems and these should always be taken into consideration when beginning an exercise program Per sons with joint problems are not invalids and can exercise even though they have a chronic problem Check with your physician so that heshe can give your restricted movement guidelines Once the safety parameters are established then you can begin your program There are professionals who can set up and personally design programs you will obtain better results by consulting persons who design these individual exercise programs To have noticeable improvement in your fitness level you will need to exercise at least three times per week and walk on alternate days A good workout should include a circulatory walking or cycl for minutes This is followed by minutes of static An efficient static stretch should be held for 20 seconds Some light work and cycling circuits are a great way to get in shape for minutes If this sounds impossible it isn t It is never too late to start getting in shape Who knows maybe you will be more fit at 70 years old than you were at years of age Getting fit can and should be fun Working out with others can be In the B division champion Artem found the net the second stimulating and motivating ship game Rams had its hands period while scored in the Remember it is never too late to get started and you are never too full against Whitby battling to a third but that was it for the old to improve something about yourself 31 deficit after two periods visitorsas Whitby won6 2 rad Jesse Luke pakkala and Michael Adair Front row eft to right are Graham Jones Chris Andrew Ford Kyle Storey Casey Woodman chael and Ken Vandyke Photo submitted Acton novice lacrosse Rams reach championship final WIN PRICE BACK ON YOUR PURCHASE TO On Now faj1MWWJT UP TO Civics Accords Preludes HONDA MUST SELL BRAND NEW THE NEXT 1M CARS at atawn Hand will automatically tha One 111 cars baa rt sals Hand will draw tha lucky la win back HALF THE PURCHASE PRICE up ta