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8 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, April 14,1993 Members of Gymnastics Club Ready for Provincial Championship After losing to Ajax for the OMHA finals, the Halminen Toros competed in the York-Simcoe playoffs. ■ Goals against Ajax were by Steve Bonneau (3), Brad Ormiston (2), Jason Jason Jeffreys (2), Mike Sullivan (2), Kevin Marchant (2), Jamie Shetler (1) . Assists were by Mike Francis (3), Greg Knox (2), Jamie Shetler (2), Brad Ormiston, Steve Hamilton, Mike Sullivan, Mike Parks and Mark Lynch all with one. First, they defeated Markham in a six-game series, then they returned to' face Ajax again. Goals against Markham were by Jason Jeffreys (3), Allen Lacey (3), Kevin Marchant (2), Steve Bonneau (2) , Greg Knox, Brad Ormiston, Mike Francis and Greg McMurter all with one. Assists were by "Jason Jeffreys (4), Jamie Shetler (2), Allen Lacey (2), Mike Parks (2), Steve Hamilton, Mike Sullivan, Shawn Broome, Steve Bonneau, Greg Knox, Matt Staley and Greg McMurter all with one. This time, they proved to be the better team and again played six games to win this series. Goals against Ajax were by Allen Lacey (5), Brad Ormiston (4), Jason Jeffreys (3), Mike Sullivan (2), Matt cial championships. Representing this area will be, back row, from left, Lee Ann Simon, Kristi McCaf- RnnnLn^^rshP^lvnvp p fery, Krystle Best and Sherri Thiele (doing the splits). Lee Ann is going to Brampton on April 25, while shawn Broome and Greg McMurter hard work and team play, they came out winners. Goals against Pickering- were by Jason Jeffreys (5), Jamie Shetler (5), Allen Lacey (2), Greg Knox (2), Mike .Sullivan (2), and Brad Ormiston, Steve Bonneau and Matt Staley all with one. Assists were by Jason Jeffreys Jeffreys (5), Allen Lacey (4), Brad Ormiston Ormiston (3), Jamie Shetler (3), Greg Knox (2), Steve Hamilton (2), Mike Sullivan (2), Matt Staley, Steve Bonneau, Bonneau, Mike Francis and Shawn Broome all with one. Many thanks to Matt Staley and Greg McMurter for coming out on many occasions to help our ailing team. And thanks to the other minor bantam players who strengthened our bench in the final game. The boys also.want to thank coach Frank Sawyer for his great instructional instructional practices and assistant coach Terry Lynch and trainer Rick Gray for their support during the season. We also thank all the parents who never gave up on us. We got our money's money's worth of hockey, playing from September right into April. The Gemini Gymnastics Club will be sending a strong contingent of local girls to upcoming provin- Kristi, Krystle and Sherri are off to Sault Ste. Marie on May 8-9. by Brad Kelly They are, without question, the most agile youngsters to partake in recreational sports. For some parents, enrolling children children in gymnastics at an early age is a way to work off their youthful energy. energy. The recreational programs which include tumbling across mats in local high school and clubs serve a meaningful purpose. Others, who are able to perfect the grace and beauty associated with the sport, propel themselves into the competitive side. Four young. area girls have reached that plateau and are anxiously anxiously waiting to perform against" the best gymnasts that the province has to offer. .Lee Ann Simon, Kristi McCaf- fery, Krystle Best and Sherri Thiele, all members of the highly successful program at the Gemini Club in Oshawa, will be looking to excel at the upcoming Provincial Championships. Championships. the Olympic Games in Seoul, South Korea, in 1988. The Elite Ontario Competition, which Simon is entered in, is by far the most prestigious gymnastics meet held in Ontario. It is the one that every gymnast stives to someday someday compete in. With that in mind, the 14-year- old is cautious to predict a ' gold medal finish, despite this being her fourth visit to a provincial meet. "This year, it will be different because I'm not competing against the same girls I'm used to. All of the girls at Elite Ontario have more experience," experience," said the grade nine student student at Courtice Secondary School. In three previous provincial meets, Simon has medalled twice. In the first year she was a gold medallist, medallist, and followed that up with a bronze medal performance. Last year she ran into some problems problems during her routines and finished finished just out of the top ten. In Brampton, she is hoping to Simon will be in Brampton for make amends for her performance the Elite Ontario Provincial Cham- of a year ago. pionships on April 25, while the others others will compete May 8-9 in Sault Ste. Marie in their Provincial Championship. Championship. All four are hoping to follow in the footsteps of past Gemini members, members, including Lori Strong, Larissa Lowing and Christina MacDonald, all of whom represented Canada at 'Hopefully, if I stick all my routines, routines, I can come in the top three," she predicted. Simon qualified for the Elite Ontario Ontario meet after finishing first overall overall in the Senior Division of the Metro Metro East qualifier, held April 3-4 in Oshawa. McCaffery, who has been com- DURHAM HER! When: Cost: Soccer Try-Outs Under 9 - Tier One Soccer (For youth born ofler August 1/S4) April 23/93 5:00 PM Courtice Secondary School (Main Gym) April 30/93 5:00 PM Courtice Secondary School (Main Gym) May 1/93 10:00 AM Soccer City .Whitby (tcnlativc) 12.00 for each Motion at the Counice Secondary School and 15.00 per player for the Soccer City tettion on May 1/93, Registration for 1993 season will be $55.00. League Play: We are planning to compete In 3 or 4 Tournaments this year and will be playing a regular schedule against the following teams: North Toronto Oshawa (2). West Rouge Whitby Ajax Markham Pickering This Is a DYSL representative leans and the players will not be allowed to play oil a regular "House League" learn. Flayers must register with their regular soccer registrations, funds will be transferred • once a player has been selected. For further information please contact; Head Coach Gary Nemliz 436-7237 Manager Dave Larsh 623-8814 Assistant Coaches James Baker Tony Shah 268-8321 087-3007 peting for Gemini the past nine years, will be making her fourth trip in a row to the Provincial Championships. Championships. In previous attempts, she has a fifth, second and sixth place showing showing 'to her credit. This year she is hopeful of a finish in the top six. ' The grade eight student at Bowmanville Bowmanville Senior Public School qualified qualified on the basis of a silver medal in the Junior category of the Metro East competition. "I was happy I came second," she said. "I was surprised because I hurt my wrist just before the meet." Despite tendonitis in her wrist, she scored 30.60 overall, just missing missing out on the gold medal to a gymnast gymnast from the Winstonette Club, who scored 30.80 overall. Best, who is in grade five at S.T. Worden Public School, is making her first tip to the provincials. It has been well worth the wait after five years of competing for Gemini. During her qualifier in the Novice Novice category, she placed fifth overall with a score of 30.00. her best result came on the vault, where she scored an 8.80. . At the provincials, she has set k° ttorn °f tie pack and, with a lot of lofty goals, for. herself, hoping to fin- ish inthc top, two, Thiele, thé youngest member of tie group at nine years of age, will also be competing at the provincial level for the first time. The grade four student at Kirby Public School will^be competing in the Pre-Novice category. She already has four years of gymnastic experience. In the Metro East qualifier, she won the bronze medal with an overall score of 28.45. Her strongest events were the bars and beam, where she finished first and third out of eight competitors. competitors. ! ADD YARDS TO YOUR DRIVE*!! I ■ I I I i I i all with one. ' Assists were by Jamie Shetler (9), Jason Jeffreys (5), Allen Lacey (5), Greg McMurter (4), Matt Staley (3), Mike Sullivan (3), Mike Francis (2), Brad Ormiston (2), Mike Parks and Shawn Broome both with i one. Next was the team from Newmarket. Newmarket. This series the Toros took in three straight. Goals against Newmarket were by Allen Lacey (4), Steve Hamilton (2), Kevin Marchant (2), Matt Staley, Brad Ormiston and Jason Jeffreys all with one. Assists were by Jason Jeffreys Jeffreys (4), Matt Staley (3), Allen Lacey (2), Jamie Shetler (2), Steve Bonneau, Greg McMurter, Mike Parks, Mike francis, Kevin Marchant, Greg Knox and Brad Ormiston all with one. The final match-up was against the first place team from Pickering. The Toros won the first two ' games in high-scoring matches of 8-6 and 6-5. Pickering came back in the third game to defeat us 5-1. The fourth game was back in Bowmanville Bowmanville and our boys came out flying. flying. A hat-trick from Jason Jeffreys and the game winner from Jamie Shetler Shetler gave the Toros the championship. There was no trophy, banner or even ribbon for these boys, but there is a lot of pride. They came from the Pet of the Week Has anyone here seen Tweetybird? This full-grown Sylvester lookalike is among the many affectionate pets awaiting adoption adoption at the Town of Newcastle animal shelter. Call them or visit them today for further information on adopting a pet. Animal Shelter 623-7651 Sponsored by: FLEXIBLE HEAD GOLF TEE This new, unbreakable Tee reduces the force or resistance... allowing longer drives. Stays in B round for recovery. se Just one over and over! Made of PVC, | In assorted colors. J GUARANTEED. 12 PIECE SET $3.95 1 D. BOYD-623-4858 ' 67 Barley Mills Crescent . •^Bowmanville, Ontario L1C4E9/ tEfr* Cattaîr tan ^ ta te armant "3 on 3" Basketball Tournament Be one of the many teams to enter the 2nd Annual Canadian Statesman 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament at Bowmanville High School on Friday, May 7 (6:30 to 10:00 p.m.) and Saturday, May 8. (9 to 5:00 p.m,] • Free Registration Package • Trophies and Medallions • Guaranteed Three Games • Refreshments all Weekend • NBA Stylo 3-Point Competition* • All teams to be comprised of four players • Games to 21 points, or 25 minute maximum • Registration fee is $40 per team (cash or cheque payable to The Canadian Statesman) • Registrations accepted on a first come, first served basis • For more information, contact Brad Kelly at 623-3303 Registration Form Team Name; Captain: Address: Ago Division (chock one) Boys 10-12 13-15 16-10 Girls 10-12 13-15 16-10 Phono Number;, Player 2. 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