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The spanking new building underwent the tra- ditional ribbon-cutting ceremony with mayor Ann Mulvale and about 60 club members. The 2,000 sq. ft. facility includes a full kitchen, washrooms. office and one main room that acts as a lounge. Out front. there is a deck that oversees the eight courts. r'"'""')":?"'""""'"' Overcoming a few burps and hitches along kc way, the Bronte Community Tennis Club gan a new era Sunday with the official open- ing of its new clubhouse. Total cost was about $l60,000 - $135,000 of that was through a Town of Oakville loan; the othet 25,000 through increased member- Ehip this season. New home is sweet for tennis club But the fact it even exists is what e the clubhouse unique. The club was forced to move om its East Dr. location to its pre- ent site on Bridge Rd., behind 'ueen Elizabeth Park School, about '"""'ellt. Lu Sperm trivia. .an No. 5239 SInrts picks...Box No. 5240 Sheridan Collage....To some 03mm: Blgtitts.,...,To some ammo Little League...To some LUCA mW------ " TIRE STORE: OAKVILLE 2470 Royal Windsor Drive Tel: (416) 338-0450 SATURDAY JULY24, 11am-1pm DAVE ANDREYCHUK HOSTED " HOD BLACK. CW SPORTS ANCHOR CELEBRITY TOUR' Story by Tom Michibata BF (Erlitlmflrml1 Support Big Sisters or become a Big Sister. EiigSisters Photo by Riziero Venom DARRYL SITTLER il TDGRAPI we: AND ' Simmons Thete's still time to take advantage of special ticket prices for tomor- row night's (Thursday) Canadian Football League game between Hamilton Tiger Cats and Toronto Argos at SkyDome. But the deadline for tiekets--all in the prime Level 100 arcs-ts today. To we tickets. call Oakville Town Hall (845-6601) before 5 p.m. and then pick them up at Gate Seven at SkyDome prior to the game. . Some 500 $5 tickets have already been sold as pan of Oakville Night-more than either the town or the Argos had anticipated. said club spokesman Mike Mandel). Pt q Oakville has its night out Dy .1 t. WWIIHUII-Zm mum-0“ five years ago. Without a clubhouse. the club operated out of a small trailer for a few years before the con- struction of a permanent structure began in May of last year. is? (is,- ALL PROCEEDS TO " W Ci BFWII 3trttl 50m 5146.” DEW 587,00 jtr,ii each Y Jon Kilmartin (tar left) aM Dan Pittman are among the thousands who have joined the in-line skating craze ' n SPOR TS 2175 Dundas St. W., Mississauga O‘U'O‘q‘ I (Just west of Erin Mills Pkwy) Mon. - Closed. Tues-Wed. 10-6 Thurs-Fri. 10-8 Sat. 10-5 ORGANIZATILNAL PRODUCTS AT FACTORY DIRECT PRICES. ®konsfrucw‘a® L.., ':frj::1Ci,tysj, M 5.\$.§:<§\\:-,i:':~ Kg.» :‘oleri’ I...» cT::)iifC: Rollerblade is the top selling skate. followed by Bauer (Canstar Sports) and Ultra Wheels. Cabral says in terms of summer sales. in-line skates rank right Vi. L 7r"""Pr l I ,", i,'". As Simple As A.B.c.D.E. "It's still on the rise," Callam said. “Manufacturers cannot keep up with demand." Callam thinks in-line skating is more than just a fad because of the number of off-shoot activities, like roller- _ hockey and racing, plus it being an excellent means of cross-training for hi gh-level athletes in other sports. "I think it's here to stay," adds Oakville Parks and Recreation supervisor Michael Brennan. "There is good possibility we'll expand the programs (next year). I can cer- tainly see the potential for it." Sales of in-line skates and protective equipment at National Sports Center in Oakville are up about 20 per cent over last summer. according to department supervisor Peter Cabral. "'1. HE OAKVILLE BEAVER I SIGNS For the younger set, aged 6 to lil, it's all the I rage, like skateboarding and BMX riding were not long ago. But with the older crowd, it's a pursuit that combines physical benefits, fun and fresh air. "Forty-five per cent of the people buying the stuff are from 18 to 35, and for them, unlike the kids, they are not as influenced by outside stimulae," says Dave Callam, a certified instructor who recently taught two in-line skating courses in conjunction with the Town of Oakville's Parks and Recreation Dept. "It's more they want to try something new and get into a sport that feels good." For the uninformed, in-line skating, or Rollerblading, as its better known by the popular brand name, is much the same as ice-skating except the surface is asphalt and the blade is made up of four polyurethane wheels (three on children's model and five for racers). The wheels are attached to a metal blade that is connected to a molded or stitched boot. Fad or sport, in-line skating is big. The Town added the instructional courses at the last minute and the response was still very encouraging. Going Tuesday nights at the Glen Abbey Recreation Centre and Thursday evenings at Oakville Arena, 35 youngsters aged 6 to 12 paid $30 each for four-week ses- Will) only the shell and deck erected. the test of the work was done by members. notably Dean Lam. November. electing to finish the construction itself. according to clubhouse supervisor Colin Hall . Remarkably. the completion of the project still came in just under the 'l60,000 budget, . "We literally finished it ourselves," Hall said. "0.anvther) did all our plumbing. finishing off the electricity. kitchen counters. lit- “jf I erally everything. There were a few With the warm days ol summer upon us, one doesn't have to look far to see this dazzling array of neons, a colorful blur whizzing by at speeds of 50 kilometres (30 mph) per hour. the "lt's a beautiful clubhouse." he said. "it will be a permanent institu- tion far into the future." ' of us that assisted him but be was the main reason it got finished." Hall says the increased member- ship is directly attributable to the new clubhouse. About 50 more fam- ilies joined bring the total to about 350. ht " 820-3241 yrt hft pursuit nt 1mps that com in-lim “In! Head coach Gary Baker says numbers have doubled in each of the first two camps and he's expecting around 80 this time around. Developmental coach Scott Faithful is over. seeing the camp. Cost is $140 per swimmer. Participants must have Red Cross Maroon level. For more information call 842-0903. . And yesterday (Tuesday), that became reality when she and the rest of the provincial under- 17 girls soccer team left to compete in the Rocky Mountain Cup in Saskatoon, a national tournament featuring all-star teams from other provinces. Love, a goalkeeper with the Oakville Dragons under- 17 rep team, trained with the squad throughout the winter at lvor Wynne Stadium and survived several try-out camps and cuts. Entering its third year, the camp is a means of identifying potential new members for the competitive swim club. It holds one-hour sessions week day mornings. 66040 For nearly a year, Shauna Love has been working toward her goal of a trip to Saskatoon, Sask. Oakville Aquatic Club's Novice Swim Camp runs Aug. 3-28 at Queen Elizabeth Park pool. Swim camp set to go A tun, Informative wotksttopuo about what 7522 has', A complete schedule will be available in the July let edition of the Oakville Beaver. Call 815-2000 to hear a recorded message. - . Children's "Aazz Hazz'f Workshop f - Saturday at Lakeside Park This event is made possible through a partnership between the Town of Oakville, Downtown Oakviile B.l.A. ttnd the Oakvllle Beaver, "In-line skating is about 80 per cent the same as ice-skating," explained Callam. 23. "You use the same muscle groups - the same bio-mechanical movements. The 20 per cent (difference) is in stop- ping and inability to slide on an edge." Callam says in-line skating works almost all the muscle groups, especially from the stomach to the lower extremities, and is an excellent cross-training regimen. So just what kind of financial outlay can you expect at the recre- ational level? Skate prices can range from $100-300, depending on the grade of bearing and quality of wheels. up there with baseball and summer footwear. People both young and old are gobbling it up. He figures promotion is a big factor in the current boom. "The advertising, especially with (roller) hockey is good," he said. Cabral also thinks in-line skating is here to stay. "ln-line skating is establishing itself right now," he said. "Eventually it's going to be where kids are looking forward to hav- ing their leagues. It isn't up there yet, but it's getting there." Everything about in-line skating is much the same as ice skating except stopping. Here, one must apply pressure on the rubber stop- per on the back of the blade, as opposed to bringing feet together and turning them outward. "If you want to become a better figure skater, speed skater or a better hockey player, in-line skating is the best way and, in some cases, can improve your skating," said Callam, who discovered in. line skating fwe years ago as a training supplement to competitive downhill skiing. "I read a report out of the US. that in-line skating is 10-15 per cent better in strength and aerobic training than running and cycling. All it takes is 30-40 minutes three times a week - especial- ly when you incorporate hills." Another reason for its popularity is adaptability to all conditions "In-line skates will go through any terrain," said Callam. "Because the wheels are narrow and in a line, sidewalks and little stones are no problem to go over. You can go anywhere there is pavement." But in-line skating also lends itself to trendiness. Colorful neons (pink and lime are favorites) are often worn in Lycra pants, shorts, and shirts. Bandanas and a pair of Oakley sunglasses are traditional finishing touches. "Really, shorts and a comfortable T-shirt are all you need," said Callam. The boots come means of fastening. shduld get whateve ual tastes. Callam stresses safety in the courses he teaches and therefore strongly urges that protective gear - helmets, wrist and elbow guards and knee pads-be worn. A simple hockey helmet, rather than a cycling helmet, is recom- mended, especially for children, because it provides fuller protec- tion, he added. Various restaurants will jazz it up wittirm, bands andspeciat menu features a BVew . Art 'N Jazz Plaza * - Saturday at Centennial Plaza Ws a melange ot mixed media as all and art cater to your ears and eyes . Taste Tour Downtown Style . - Friday and Saturday Oakville Jazz Festival rt mad media featuring dweiand. blues, latin and traditional jazz at the Towne 6 Lakeshore Road East beginning Friday night. Other highlights include: A Sponsor OfNote July 23 & 24, 1993 Downtown Oakville is a proud sponsor of the Oakvjlle Jazz FestiYal Petro-Canada , Callam says neither one is superior; a buyer r feels more comfortable for his or her individ- with either a buckle or ratchet system as a WEDNESDAY, JULY 21, 1993 PAGE 15