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THE OAKVILLE BEAVER 43Friday, October 1, 1999 NO PST NO GST on Display W A L D O N % O L S & B IL L IA R D S 6 6 5 Plains U E Burlington 6 3 2 -5 9 4 5 Sports Editor: NORM NELSON 845-3824 (Extension 255) Fax:337-5567 ervices For a free consultation call 849-1750 Photos by Barrie Erskine CR O SS TO W N CLASH : Oakville Trafalgar won this senior football showdown Tuesday 35-15 over St. Thomas Aquinas. In the left photo, Pedro Cabral (#39), Conrad Noronha (#33) and an unidentified teammate gang up for the tackle. In the top right photo, a touchdown is celebrated by an O.T. player. In the bottom right photo, an O.T. player attempts the tackle. S p e e d s k a t e r s a t O ly m p ic The O akville Speed Skating Club begins its fifth season next Wednesday (Oct. 6) on the Olympic size ice at River Oaks Community Centre. The club meets twice weekly from October to April and it invites all who are interested in learning a new ice sport. The sport is open to all ages and levels of skaters. Each member is encouraged to do their best and progress at their own pace. Family is the key word as it is highly usual to find a father-son, husband-wife or brother-sister combination on the ice. Skated in a hockey arena on a 111 meter oval track, speed skating is a combination of technique, strength and endurance. Although a group of skaters with varying abilities are on the ice together, each skater trains individually towards their own goals. s iz e ic e p a d This could mean a higher placing in the next skating meet, skating to beat their per­ sonal best time or improving their skating technique. The program, run in conjunction with the town of Oakville Parks and Recreation Department, provides a safe environment for recreational and competitive skaters. The volunteers and coaching staff pro- (See 'Speed skaters' page 44) File Photo by Peter J. Thompson K eep on R ockin' C u r l in g A t C u r l in g a t B u r l i n g t o n G o l f & C o u n t r y C lu b O P E N H O U S E W E E K OCTOBER 4-9 MON-FRI. • SPM TO 9PM SAT • 12NOON - 4PM EVERYONE INVITED. "NEW"ADULT CURLING MEMBERS WILL RECEIVE A $50.00 GIFT CERTIFICATE FOR CURLING EQUIPMENT AT THE PRO SHOP W E O FFE R : # All Skill Levels § Free Instruction Reasonable Fees Fully Stocked Pro Shop K e e p c V f C u r l i n g j Welcome Families, Couples, Retirees ) Rental Group 422 Northshore Blvd. E., Burlington Call for more info: Wayne Gratton at 639-7281 Club Office: 634-7726 or Fax:681-9221 Email: iswint@aol.com mailto:iswint@aol.com Sports Keep on Rockin' OCTOBER 4-9 MON-FRI. • SPM TO 9PM SAT • 12NOON - 4PM WE OFFER: # All Skill Levels § Free Instruction Reasonable Fees Fully Stocked Pro Shop j Welcome Families, Couples, Retirees ) Rental Group