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i Sport By Brad Kelly Rob Snoek is off To Para-Olympics A huge weight that Rob Snoek has carried around with him for the past three years has finally been lifted off his shoulders. shoulders. îv Now he's hoping that the excess weight he has shed will help him reach the speed necessary to cop a gold medal at this year's Para-Olympics in Barcelona, Spain. ; A letter in the mail recently confirmed that Snoek will be a part of Canada's team at the Para-Olympics from September 3-14. "In a way I already knew I was going to go because I had talked to the coach and pretty much knew it was coming," said Snoek of the anti-climactic arrival of the invitation. ; "My times have been steadily improving and now that I know I'm going, I can focus on my events." He will be representing Canada in the 100m, 200m and the long jump in Barcelona. Currently, hé holds the provincial record in all three events and the national record in the 200m and long jump. The record he really wants is the national mark in the 100m. The current record is 12.70. He managed a 12.59 at one meet, but it was wind assisted and not counted towards the records. His closest time is 13.03. , Last month in England, at the British Amputee Games, he returned home with a pair of gold nfedals and one silver. In the process, he broke his own Canadian record in the long jump. > The results at that meet, and the Regional Games in Brock- ville only two days later, were very encouraging for the 23- year- old. "My training isn't designed to peak at this point in the season, season, so the results may be a good sign for what is to come later." later." Despite having his left leg amputated below the knee at the age of one, his athletic ability has not been hampered. He has played hockey since the age of 10, most of it with house league and all-star teams in Orono. He has also competed in soccer, ball hockey, volleyball and softball with able-bodied players. In addition to his exploits in track and field, he was the captain captain of Canada's disabled volleyball team that placed sixth at the World Championships in July of 1989. He returned to the team the following year, helping Canada to an eighth place showing at the Worlds in St. Etienne, France. That same year (1990), he was a recipient of the first-ever Canadian Statesman Male Athlete of the year award; . There are a couple of reasons that Snoek is looking forward to the upcoming Olympics. Aside from reaching his dream' of competing with the best in the world, he won't be alone in Barcelona. Barcelona. His wife, Pam, will be travelling with the team as a nurse. "For me, that is going to be a big boost," he said, noting that he seems to thrive on having family in attendance at meets. The other aspect of the games he is looking forward to is the opportunity to try out a new prosthesis that the Hugh MacMillan MacMillan Rehabilitation Centre has designed which is specifically for sprinting. j And what will become of this great athlete following the Olympics? Is retirement looming? "I don't think so," he said. "Three years ago, when I started, that was my original plan. But, the closer the Olympics get, I figure I'm only 23 and haven't reached my prime yet. 'The biggest problem is keeping afloat financially. You can't 1 make a living at what I'm doing." he adds. Thoughts 4 FEATURES LATE MODEL SPORTSMAN STREET STOCK THUNDER CARS /tfaBad Race/ /mosport fswremnom u RACING EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT GATES OPEN 5:30 PM ADMISSION ADULTS $11.00 CHILDREN UNDER 12-FREE All Team T-Shirts and Shorts on Sale up to 60 % off 'Minimum 25% off * BOWM ANVILLE * " SPORTS SHOP 121 King St. E., Bowmanville "OPEN EVENINGS" 623-0322 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, June 17,1992 7 Mosquito Orioles Ribbon Cutting Officially Opens Bail Diamonds at Recreation Complex Record First Win Of 1992 Season by Karen Evans After a veiy painful start to their season, the minor mosquito Orioles posted their first win of the season against Havelock, defeating them 20-6 last Thursday night at Memorial South. The minor mosquito team is a new addition to the TONE A Orioles this year. In the past, the mosquito divi- - sion has been comprised of 10-11- year-olds. This year, the Orioles have two teams in the mosquito division. There is a major team made of of 11- year-olds, and a minor team made up of nine and ten-year-olds. The majors and minors compete in the same loop. This means that our teams must play against one another. The boys'started off their season without without uniforms against Bellevilc and lost 8- 5. The following game on May 18 was against the major Orioles. The minor team suffered a double digit loss, which dampened' their spirits. The next several. games . were also against major teams, and the minor Orioles posted several losses. Several close game haunted the team, with losses of 8-5 to Belleville, 9- 6 to Port Hope and 8-4 to Ajax. On Thursday, June 11, Havelock came to town for their first of two games this season against the minors. The Orioles seemed to come alive, with nearly all of the boys getting on base. The game ended in a 20-6 victory victory for the Bowmanville Orioles. . This season has been a real learning learning experience for the boys. Most of them played house league last year with a safety ball and many modified rules. This year, it's a whole new ball game. They now use a hardball and the rules have changed, making it a much more challenging game. Many of the teams the boys arc meeting are not only one year older, but they have played with a hardball and these mles last year. The head coach for the team is Glen Bums, while Hank Evans, Ted Walton and Rolston Maclean serve as assistants. These gùys are giving it their all to keep the team going in a very tough season. Kendal Bantams Down Redman in 8-5 Win Last Week The Kendal bantams recorded their third win of the season at the expense of the Ajax Redmen, 8-5. Winning pitcher Mark Foster, combining combining composure and consistency with baseball smarts, spun a six-hitter. Foster got the Royals out of a bases loaded first inning jam by picking off , an Ajax runner at third base for the third out. A1 Lacey came in to relieve Foster with one out and the tying run at the plate. Lacey promptly struck out the first batter, then got the next hitter to pop up to first basemahjEric Zuvic to ;|l end the game. Offensively, the Royals were led by Drew Hanson and Chris Stark who both went two-for-four ' with two RBI's. Collecting singles for Kendal were Mike Zachanowich, Mark Foster and Eric Zuvic. Kendal Royal fans were treated to an exciting 12 inning game that was suspended because of darkness with Kendal and Peterborough tied at 10. The Royals took an 8-6 lead into the ninth inning, only to have Peterborough Peterborough score three runs on four hits. Behind by one in the bottom of the ninth, Drew Hanson walked and scored on Chris Recoskie's line shot to centre field. In the tenth inning, Peterborough pushed another run across to take the lead. The Royals dug deep again tying the score on a clutch single by Steve Green that scored Chris Starks from second to knot the score at 10. Innings 11 and 12 were scoreless and this game will be played to a conclusion conclusion the next time Peterborough and Kendal play. The Royals were led offensively by rookie Mike Fisher's three RBI's,. and Mark Foster's threc-for-six day at the play. There were great defensive plays by Drew Hanson, Mike Zachanowich, Zachanowich, and Eric Zuvic. Solid pitching pitching from Mark Foster, Bryan Smith and A1 Lacey enabled Kendal to record their best game of the year. The Town of Newcastle's mayor and council joined representatives of the Skate '88 Committee and ; two local baseball teams for the opening of the new ball diamonds at the Bowmanville Recreation Com-, plex. The diamonds were formally opened on Monday afternoon, June 8. Mayor Hamre pointed out that « the town's long-term dream is to make the recreation complex the central recreation facility for the entire entire municipality. Garnet Rickard, chairman of the Skate '88 fund-raising committee, paid tribute to all those who made donations and helped with the fund-raising for the arena complex. He noted that the committee originally raised $1.1 million for the new arena and then upped its contribution a further $400000 in order to include the baseball diamonds. The baseball complex includes lighting, fencing, seats and irrigation.. On Monday, Mr. Rickard handed Mayor Hamre a certificate symbolizing the $400,000 contribution from Skate '.88. Then the mayor cut the ribbon with help from local ball players. Narrow Victory Earns Knox Team Top Tournament Honors The 3-pitch team at Knox Christian School took top honours at a recent tournament neia at Memorial Park, as they narrowly defeated St. Stephen's 12-11 in the championship game. Team members include, front row, (1-r), Diana Hclmus, Julie Vanginhoven, Yvonne Sikma, Nicole Verkuyl, Angela Reitsma, Tracy Vanginhoven, Laura Remy, Jeannette Hahn. Back row, (1-r), Jeannette Ewald (coach), Tara Nguyen, Nguyen, Kelly Herschop, Jessica Hiemstra, Pam Bandstra, Shirley Wessels, Lisa Remy, Linda Remy, Layla- Remy. Waverley Students Win First Place for Second Time in Track Meet For the second year in a row, Waverley Public School captured first place overall with 301 points in the Bowmanville Junior Schools' Track and Field Meet that was held at Bowmanville High School on June 10. Three of the team members, Andrew Smale (atom), Erin Alldred (atom) and Stefanie Jansma (tyke) placed first overall in their respective age divisions. i . ' ' ' v Newcastle Photo Squirts Outscore Courtice by 3-2 The Newcastle Photographic Services Services team defeated the Courtice #1 team in an exciting game of squirt soccer last Wednesday evening. Goals for Newcastle Photographic Photographic were by Brendan O'Sullivan, Collin Collin Cureatz and Andrew Nieuwhof. Scoring for Courtice #1 were Omary Duhaney and-Robcrt Sumari. RatHopi Golf ^Country Club ' Tee off in this panoramic setting overlooking Lake Ontario. "Patten'6 Sfiecùzt NEWCASTLE HYDRO-ELECTRIC COMMISSION requires a ST0CKEEPER/HANDYPERS0N Newcastle Hydro-Electric Commission is seeking applicants for the position of Stockeeper/Handyperson. The position is responsible for stockroom operations, general equipment/building and yard maintenance as well as providing support for other departments as required. The successful applicant will have experience in inventory and record keeping, shipping and receiving, experience with forklift operation, general mechanical repairs and building maintenance, The candidate must possess a valid Class "G" drivers license. Utility experience, experience with computerized and/or manual Inventory systems, and knowledge of WHMIS and P.C.B. regulations would all be considered assets. Interested persons should forward their resumé, complete with education, related work experience and references, no later than June 24,1992 to: Mrs. Debbie Prescott Accounting and Human Resources Supervisor Newcastle Hydro-Electric Commission Box 130 I Bowmanville, Ontario L1C3K9 Only applicants selected for an interview will bo contacted. Çuœ 2 lût Any Father accompanied by a son or daughter may play 9 holes Valid Only on Father's Day CALL FOR TEE TIMES Visitors Welcome OOP nAQH 82 Victoria St. OOO-v'lo i Port Hope 401 to Highway 2, south of lights