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'V The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville. July 15, 1998 Section Two Page 3 Scholarship Swimmer Off to National Finals If Jenny Ellis is having a dream, then please respect her wishes if she places a 'Do Not Disturb' sign around her neck so as not to wake up. It has been that kind of summer for the talented swimmer. In addition to being ranked as one of the best sprint swimmers in Ontario, she has also been granted a full scholarship to begin the fall at the University of Cincinnati. The Clarington Swim Club member had the race of her life at the Senior Provincial Championships that were held in St. Catharines recently, placing second in the. 50m freestyle. The silver medal finish has gained her a berth at the National Championships that will be held in Etobicoke in August. That meet will also serve as a trial for the Commonwealth Games, where a team will be selected to represent Canada. Though the 50m freestyle is her best event, the 19-year-old said that once the gun sounds for the start of the final race, anything can happen. "It's an all-out sprint, so anyone can win. Everybody is always so close at the end." Heading into the final, Ellis was ranked second of the eight swimmers based on her time in the heat race earlier earlier that day. The silver medal finish was her best-ever at the Senior Provincials. Her previous best finish in past years was a sixth in the 100m freestyle. The Bowmanville resident also competed competed in four other events at the provincials, provincials, reaching the finals in the 100m freestyle for a top-eight finish. She also swam the 100m butterfly, 100m back- stroke, and 200m freestyle. Noted as a sprinter as opposed to a long distance swimmer, Ellis says much of her success comes from the mental preparation that is necessary before climbing onto the starting block. "You have to be totally prepared for a race, because once you dive in, you have to know what you are going to do. In a short race, you don't have time to think. If you mess up on a turn, you can be out of the race. It's very technical." Though her mind is occupied with the upcoming Nationals, there is still a part of her that is looking forward forward to September when she packs her bags - and swim goggles and bathing suit -- and departs for the state of Ohio, where she will compete for the University of Cincinnati swim team for the next four years. The team is highly ranked in the nation, with one of their swimmers swimmers placing fourth for the U.S. at the 1996 Olympic Games. After visiting the campuses of Wyoming, Louisville, UNBC (Baltimore), and St. Francis (Pennsylvania), it was Cincinnati, with a student body of approximately 35,000, that was her destination of choice. Hoping to get 50% of her tuition covered, covered, Ellis was pleasantly surprised when the coach of the swim team called with some good news. "He said that he talked it over with the other team members, and that the school would cover everything. They're giving me a full-ride," she said. When she enrolls at the Division I university in mid-September, chemistry will be her major. But, before she leaves, there are the Nationals to contend with. And, although she hopes to do well, there is a sense that she is just happy to be competing competing against some of the best swimmers swimmers in the country. "I'm just happy to go," she said. "I'll try my hardest, but I don't know what to expect." After competing at the Canadian Championships in August\ Jenny Ellis will be off to the University of Cincinnati' Game, Set, And Match For Junior Players by Brad Kelly Stall Wfiler Providing an introduction introduction to the basics of the game has enabled the Bowmanville Tennis Club to build a solid foundation of young players through its annual Junior Tennis Day Camp. The camp, which just completed its third successful successful year last week, provides a springboard for junior players to move up the ranks and remain members of the club later on in life. "We provide an introduction introduction to the game," said Kern Majid, who has taught at the camp all three years. In total, he has 12 years of experience in passing on his knowledge . to beginner players. "The camp is an opportunity for the kids to meet some new friends, and hopefully they will join the club and stay with it until they.are seniors." One of the assistant instructors, Bob Marjerrison added, "If we don't have any juniors in the club, then one day we won't have any seniors cither." The camp was divided into two groups, with 8-10 year olds on the court for three hours in the morning, morning, followed by the 11-13 year olds who comprised the afternoon segment. Serving, volleying, groundstrokes, and how to keep score were the main Continued on page 4 V* . 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In the back row arc instructors Bob Marjerrison and Kern Majid.