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By NORMAN NELSON Beaver Sports Editor It marked a long road back for the White Oaks Secondary School student who broke his ankle in practice a little more than a year ago while attempting two triple jumps. ; cott Everett, one of two Oakville figure skaters P competmg at the national champlonshlps in Edmonton, was slated to wrap up the free skate portion of his program on Thursday night. "He landed poorly," explained Mike Everett, the skater‘s father, from the family‘s north Oakville home. He passed a key hurdle in December when he finished secâ€" ond at the eastern Canada diviâ€" sional championships, earning the right to compete at the national competition. It was no small feat. The division â€" one of four in Canada â€" includes central and eastern Ontario and a portion of Quebec and "is really tough getâ€" ting out of," explained Tracey McCagueâ€"McLrea, the Torontoâ€" based executive director of the Canadian â€" Figure _ Skating Association (Ontario council). For the first time, the elite athâ€" lete found himself facing a serious injury. But the break healed quickâ€" ly and cleanly, and the skater eagerly undertook the always arduous physiotherapy. SPORTS Two Oakville figure skaters _ WITH THE | KVILLE are competing in Edmonton The injury remains a doubleâ€" edged sword for the teenager. Because of the lost time, relates his father, "he doesn‘t have the jumps that others are attempting." On the other hand, he explained that a less demanding, but errorâ€"free, program can someâ€" "He (Scott) did really well to place well at the divisionals and go on to the Canadians. "He seemed to put his mind to it that he wanted to do well." On the other hand, he explained that a less demanding, but errorâ€"free, program can someâ€" times lead to paydirt over a more ambitious program that doesn‘t quite cut it. _ "So he does have a chance of doing okay." The Oakville skater, who . finâ€" The Oakville skater, who . finâ€" ished ninth in the technical portion of his program Wednesday night, has reached his high level of comâ€" petition with a lot of hard work. A typical day mixes high school in the morning (he‘s finishâ€" ing up two OAC credits. at WOSS), followed by a trip into the Toronto Cricket Skating and Curling Club where he trains all afternoon and well into the evening, sometimes not arriving back home until about 10 p.m. Also competing in Edmonton, in the national senior pairs compeâ€" tition, is 21â€"yearâ€"old Sean Rice who was born and still resides in Oakville. Rice and his partner Jodeyne Higgins are coming off an excelâ€" lent year in which they placed third _ at â€" the national compeâ€" tition and tenth at the world championships. The pair is hoping for another medal finish and a chance to repreâ€" sent Canada at the Winter Olympics in Lillihammer in February and the world championships in March in Scott Everett Summer sports sign up Forget about the mounds of snow outside, it‘s time for Oakville youth to think about summer sports. New players will get their shot to fill out the remaining spots in the league, which mcluded about 1,200 youncsters last year, on January 29 and February 12. _~~> 53 ; This Saturday (Jan. 15), the minor baseball and lacrosse leagues are holding registration for the upcoming season while the minor soccer league is holding a registration for its popular, indoor tuneâ€"up sessions. The registration for Oakville Little League Baseball is for returning players only, and will be held at White Oaks High School from 9 a.m. to 3 Retpming players, aged 6(as of Aug 1) to 18 years of age, are advised to register early to avoid waiting lists. Phone 842â€"5555, for more informaâ€" tion. Oakville Minor Lacrosse Association is holding a registration at Oakville Arena and Glen Abbey Arena from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Youth, aged 4 to 16 years of age, are eligible. The Oakville Soccer Club is gearing up for its annual 10â€"week indoor soccer clinic which begins the last week in January. Registration will take place at Queen Elizabeth Park High School from 9 a.m. to noon. The fee is $20 and youth between 6 and 13 years of age (born between Aug. 1, 1988 and July 31, 1982) are eligible. The program, which is held in school gyms throughout Oakville, annuâ€" ally attracts more than 400 participants. Enrollment is limited. Having a BALL Brenda Calleja and Trizanne Lemon of Loyola Secondary School both make a frantic effort for the ball in high school volleyball action Tuesday afternoon. Their junior team dropped both games to White Oaks Secondary School by margins of 15â€"8 and 15â€"12. (Photo by Peter McCusker) Registration for the upcoming soccer season is slated for February 5 and FRIDAY, JANUARY 14, 1994 Page 22 and senior) in four categories (men‘s, women‘s, pairs and dance). Sean Rice Japan. The pair train in Kitchener. The national competition in E d m o n t o n wraps up on Sunday. It includes three different levels (novice, junior mamfimdmficm@am@m aagmm With his experience and Fich With just nine games left to the regular season, the Blades are facing some critical test in their next two home games. Tonight they face off against the Brampton Capitals and on Tuesday, the Milton Merchants will be in town. The Capitals have a very aggressive clubâ€"whoâ€"like to play intimidating hockey. Last week the â€" Milton Merchants caught the Blades napping and beat them 8â€"6. In both of these upcoming games the Blades will have to play aggressive but disciplined hockey in order to continue their quest for 2nd place in the West. Tickets at the . door . The Home Stretch Coming off their huge upset win \Js Cav““‘s %CM A‘W #22 Kent Willlams #12 Jason Slaney #23 Gord Kalverda #7 Jud Richards #8 Richard Raymond over the 2nd place Burlington Cougars on Sunday, this Blades squad now knows that they are capable of going far in the playoffs. After falling behind 5â€"1 after two periods, the Blades mounted an awesome comeback to tie and, eventually win ~treâ€"game in overtime, 6â€"5. Oakville fans are expecting a couple of exciting games to watch both tonight and on Tuesday. The Blades know they will have to play strong, physical games while using their speed and puck movement to keep both Brampton and Milton off balance. The Home stretch begins for real, tonight! League Standings (as of Jan. 5/94) Orillia Tuesday‘s Results: Newmarket 10, Peterborough 5 Orillia 2, Ajax 2 Miton 7, Streetsville 5 Hamilton 7, Royal York 3 Note: One point awarded for overtime loss. SE D 8 83 3 3 °56 q â€" G ro G Po C FO Ext Hoj Ue. Sdar v megam? Jo 407 e/c/, ante