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The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvillc, February 18, 1997 Section Two Pace 3 Leave Dancing in The Night Clubs, Not the Olympics Having watched some of the ice dance competition this past weekend, I wonder why the sport is in the Olympics. And it has nothing to do with the judging. . There has been a big stink made over the biased judging that is plaguing the sport of ice dancing, which left the Canadian team of Victor Kraatz and Shac-Lynn Bourne out of the medals. Some have suggested the sport should be banned from future Olympics. At the past summer games in Atlanta, the Olympic committee committee added ballroom dancing, which in my books isn't a sport, and doesn't belong at that level. I don't see the difference between ballroom ballroom dancing and ice dancing other than the obvious ones of frozen water and skates. Not being an expert on figure skating -- though even I know the difference between a salchow, lutz, and axle (not bad, eh?) -- what's the attraction of ice dancing in this country? And why the relative obscurity obscurity of ballroom dancing as a mainstream sport in Canada? Ice dancing can also be put into the same category category as synchronized swimming, another sport that Canada seems to do exceptionally well at. One of the best lines ever heard about the sport of "ballet in the water" came from a reporter who said synchronized swimming is only a story if "four go down and only three come up." Oh sure, there will be some who defend cither sport, saying things like "you put a pair of skates on and see if you could do it," or "try holding your breath under the water for as long as they can." Granted, both would be hard to do. But, so is going cavity-free at the dentist, putting socks on with a bad back, or barbecuing the perfect steak. Last time I checked, none of the above were in the Olympics, or even being considered. Though accomplishing each one is certainly deserving of a medal. You know, if putting socks on with a bad back were added as a medal sport to the Olympics, I'd tune in to watch. Having suffered through a bad back the past week, the new sport would certainly add some entertainment and humour to the Winter Olympics. NOT FOR ME -- There are a lot of sports to choose from, so why would anyone want to be the bottom person on the two-man ? Just picturing the competitors lying on their backs, one on top of the other, makes me laugh, and I don't know why. But a quick office survey of the guys around here brings the same reaction. Try and Return This One Matt Brady (#15) of the Ganaraska Wolves goes up for a spike during early round action in the Ken Davies Memorial Juvenile boys' volleyball tournament that was held on Saturday at Bowmanvillc High School The Wolves finished the 16-team tournament in 12th spot. The champions were Tri-City (Guelph), who swept Toronto West in the championship final. The tournament is named after Ken Davies, a former Clarke High School student and provincial volleyball player who was tragically killed in a car accident in the fall of 1989. Halenda's Wins Consolation Title Halcnda's Atom House league team came away with the consolation title the weekend of January 25, at the 40th anniversary liftlock tournament in Peterborough. The team opened the tournament with a 5-0 victory. victory. The second game was the only loss the team would suffer in the tournament, losing to a Peterborough team 3-2. Game three saw the team come out flying and skated to a 8-0 win. The fourth game had the Halcnda team open with a quick 4-0 lead, and hold on to win 6-4. In the final game, Halcnda's didn't beat the Peterborough St. Annes goaltcnder until the second period, but then scored six more unanswered goals on the way to a 7-3 win. In the final game, Halcnda's picked up two of the three stars in the game. Angelo Lyall earned first star, and Sally Bcllerosc had third star, while Brandon McDaniel received a trophy for scoring a hat trick. Scoring for Halenda's in the tournament • were Brandon McDaniel with 12(g) and 3(a), Angelo Lyall and Alex Andringa both with 5(g) and 3(a), Jamie Richardson had 2(g) along with 5(a), Andrew Carvajal 2(g), 4(a), Jeremy Thompson 1(g), 3(a), Chris Kerr 1(g), 3(a), Jetty Thompson 3(a), Sally Bcllcrose and Derek Johnston both with 2(a), and Jeff Pollard, David Sharpe and Ben Kroonenberg with 1(a) each. Both David Sharpe and Gordon Tapp shared two shutouts. Mackie Automotive Systems Beat Richmond Hill in 'A'" Finals So far this hockey season, season, the Mackie Automqtive Systems Major Novice AA Toros have reached the championship championship game of every tournament tournament that they have entered. That feat was accomplished again during the weekend of January 30 - February 1, as the Mackie Toros competed in the 39th annual Preston International Hockey Tournament. And for the second time this year, the Mackie Toros came away as the tournament champions champions when they defeated the Richmond Hill Stars 5-0 in the tournament final. Playing in front of many cheering Toro supporters, supporters, the young Bulls were ready and pumped for championship action as the Clarington squad opened the scoring just 15 seconds into the game when Kyle Goodchild banged home Stephen Bathe's rebound. Later on the same shift, the Bathe- Goodchild combination worked to perfection again when Goodchild set up Bathe for the Toros' second second goal. Moments later, Jason Sulyma moved the puck up to David Ross, who swooped in on goal from the right wing and put the puck upstairs to put the Toros ahead 3-0. Mitch McMichael scored a goal from the slot when He was set up by Stephen Bathe and Adam Derks. Brandon Doble roynded out the scoring when he scored a goal off a goalmouth pass from Brian Allore. Jason Sulyma earned his second assist of the game on that play. As a result, goal- tenders Chad Deighton and Mike Harris were able to preserve the shutout when each played their respective half game. The Mackie Toros earned their berth into the championship final by being the only team to complete the round robin portion of the schedule undefeated. In their first game of the tournament, the Toros defeated Stratford 4-2. Andrew Albertini led the Toros' attack with a goal and two assists. Mitch McMichael added a goal and an assist. Geoff Powell and Stephen Bathe scored the other Toro goals, while Corey Prince contributed three assists. Adam Derks and Hailey Van Seggelcn earned assists in this game, as well. The Mackie Toros defeated their York- Simcoe rivals, the Markham Waxers, in the second game by a score of 6-3. The line of David Ross, Brian Allore and Brandon Doble paced the Toros' offense as Ross scored two goals and an assist, Allore scored a goal and an assist, and Doble chipped in with three assists. Kyle Goodchild, Stephen Bathe and Tim Lew scored the other Toro markers. Adam Derks and Andrew Albertini each earned two assists while Jason Sulyma and Mitch McMichael drew an assist each. An interesting footnote footnote to this game was the fact that this was the Toros' fourth penalty-free game of the season. The Mackie Automotive Toros completed completed the round robin schedule with a convincing convincing 7-1 win over the London Knights. Andrew Albertini with two goals, and Kyle Goodchild with a goal and two assists led a balanced Toros' scoring attack in which each of the three lines contributed. David Ross and Brian Allore each had a one goal, one assist game. Stephen Bathe and Geoff Powell also tallied for Clarington. Mitch McMichael (with two), David Connelly, Brandon Doble, Adam Derks and Corey Prince notched assists. Defensemen Nicolas Bonin, Corey Prince, Jason Sulyma, Tim Lew, Adam Derks and David Connelly took care of business in the defensive zone to make things easier for goalies Mike Harris and Chad Deighton, who again shared the duties equally well. Head coach Paul Allore, assistants Luc Albertini and Don Prince are hoping that the Mackie Toros' tenacious forcchecking, opportune offense, and a league best' goals against average will help propel them through the upcoming O.M.H.A. playoffs. Clarington Orioles Baseball Club will be holding Pre-season Workouts for the 1998 Season New Players Welcome! 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