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I IE I MIN Es RT EE a ER i SE Se Ta ail eu, Re iE 30 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, June 5, 1990 Robert Baird was the win- ner of the first ever Scugog Tri- athalon held Saturday in Port Perry. The Seagrave area native who is well known as a mara- thon canoe racer, zipped through the three-leg triatha- lon course in a time of one hour, two minutes and 22 seconds. And right on his heels the entire way was Mike Freeman of Port Perry who finished Just 20 seconds back . The triathalon consisted of a four km. canoe race; a 10 km cycle race and finished with a run of four km. Baird and Freeman were partners in the canoe leg of the event, and they put their skills with the paddle to great advan- tage as they jumped into a com- mandinglead that was just too much for the other competitors toovercome. Actually, they finished the canoe leg several minutes ahead of their nearest rivals. Rob Huggins, a former Port Perry resident now living in Cannington placed third over- all in a time of 1:04:58, followed by Richard McPaul of Hampton at 1:06:52. Joe Parkinson and Bryan Davies of Port Perry placed fifth and sixth with times of 1:07:47 and 1:08:11 respectively. Davies, whose forte is run- ning, made up a lot of time on the final leg of the event after "struggling" in the canoe. Warren Geer of Port Perry was the winner of the 20 and un- der age class with a time of 1:11:25 (8th overall) and Gina Brinkman, also from Port Perry, had the fastest time for the women at 1:13:30. And in the over 40 catego- ry, which attracted 14 competi- tors, Morley Davidson was first in a time of 1:12:47 (9th best overall) He's a former Port Perry resident now living in Oshawa. The triathalon attracted 57 entries, much to the delight of the organizers, and the format certainly made it exciting for the many spectators. The race started at the Port Perry waterfront for the 4K ca- noe paddle. Competitors then had to carry their canoes into a com- pound in Palmer Park and grab their cycles for the second leg. Team Triplex Square Boy Seagrave Bldgs. Forder Parks Ins. Galley Gator Deer Creek Anderson C/0 Merchants Old Timers Auto Glass Sportsland Kinsmen Oppers Aluminum Pizza Delight Scores _- Triplex 23 - Kinsmen 11 SCUGOG MEN'S SLO-PITCH LEAGUE Week 5 Squaré'Boy 17 - Oppers Alum. 7 Deer Creek 24 - Forder Parks 9 Anderson C/O 17 - Merchants 5 2 Old Timers 15 - Sportsland 9 Seagrave Bldgs. 15 - Auto Glass 12 Galley Gators 14 - Pizza Delight 11 GP WL T 5 5 0 0 5 4 1 0 5 4 1 0 5 3 1 1 4 3 1 0 4 3 1 0 5 3 2 0 5 2 3 0 5 2 3 0 4 1 2 1 5 1 3 1 +71 3 0 5 0 4 1 5 0 5 0 - Minor Hockey clarifies stance A story in last week's Port Perry Star about the annual meeting of Port Perry Minor Hockey made reference to a re- jection of a proposal that would have allowed teams to raise funds individually. That proposal stemmed from an attempt last winter by a team to raise money by hold- ing a dance with the funds to be used during a tournament in Buffalo. The full reason why Minor Hockey rejected the proposal last February is contained in a statement issued on February 14. It read as follows. "This is to advise that the Board of Directors of Port Perry Minor Hockey Corporation, at a special meeting held February 12, 1990, voted 12-3 to reject an' application by the Atom 1 team to under-take a fund-raising venture; namely the holding of a dance to raise money for a team party to be held during a trip to Buffalo for a tourna- ment. Opposition to the propo- sal centred around: *thoughts that any fund- raising under-taken should benefit the whole organization; individual team fund-raising could impact the organization's ability to raise funds and should only occur in exceptional cir- cumstances (e.g.,, for OMHA championship teams) * feelings that this applica- tion was not "exceptional" and if approved, could lead to many other similar applications." The cycling finished in Palmer Park and this was the start of the final portion of the course: the 4K run through the streets of Port Perry with the finish line at the corner of Wa- ter and Queen Streets. It was gruelling venue, judging by the look on the faces of the competitors as they crossed the finish line. Both Baird and' Freeman said later they knew they would have to get around the canoe course in a big hurry to have any chance. Baird said the run part of the course was the toughest for him, especially going up the hill on Queen Street. "My legs were cramped up after the cycling. Running that hill (Queen Street) was very though," he said. Baird and Freeman both said they worked in training for the canoe leg, but didn't do a lot of cycling or running to get ready for the event. In fact, Baird had to borrow a bicycle for the event. And this was the first tri- athalon for both of them. Gord Cole of Parry Sound putin a full day. He Canoed the Nonquon in the morning, then completed the triathalon in 1:13:29, after handling the ca- noe portion of the course on his own. The event got underway at 12:30 PM and Baird had al- ready completed the Nonquon course earlier that morning. The afternoon heat was a bit of a factor for the competi- tors. When Rob Huggins crossed | the finish line, he just kept run- ning straight into Lake in an effort to cool off. Organizers worked very hard to put this event together on Canoe the Nonquon Day. And they were more than pleased with the results. Certainly it will become an annual affair and they are ex- pecting the entry field to in- crease next year. Several of the competitors told the Star they enjoyed the time. (see story) format and the course, and most. agreed that the key to success is getting a quick jump over the canoe course. The following are the com- plete results of the First Scugog Triathalon held June 2 in Port Perry. UNDER 20 Warren Geer, 1:11:25; Chirs Hilborn, 1:16: 18; Tyler Gibson, 1:18:15; Matthew Sal- keld, 1:18:20; Erin O'Toole, _ 1:19:57; Dave Burgess, 1:20:36; Steve Sears, 1:21:24; Joe Karth- ein, 1:26:63; Dave Tait, 1:30:29; Ben Lewis, 1:31:09; Sandy Mark, 1:31:49; Mike Wasy- lenky, 1:32:38; Jennie Dionne, 1:44:10; Mike Fitzpa- trick,2:00:14; John Fitzpatrick, 2:06:20. 21-29 AGE : Robert Baird, 1:02:22; Mike Freeman, 1:02:44; Rob Huggins, 1:04:58; Richard McPaul; 1:06:52; Joe Parkin- son, 1:07:47; Bryan Davies, 1:08:11; Harry Vogels, 1:10:55; Gord Cole, 1:13:29; Gina Brink- ugog Quick start gave Baird edge in triathalon man, 1:13:30; Paul 'Walker, 1:14:07; Malcolm Suddons, 1:16:52; Allan Rowsell, 1:16:00; Paule Haugen, 1:19:09; Judy Willette, 1:19:20; Brian Ander- son, 1:19:68; Jim Geer, 1:19:59; Guy Markerison, 1:22:58; Bob Watson, 1:23:17; Brian Geer, 1:24:19; Vince Palermo, 1:24:33; Oliver Sinclair, 1:26:20; Brian Barr, 1:29:36; Donna Smith, 1:46:15; Tina Harvey, 1:56:16. OVER 40 Morley Davidson, 1:12:47; Richard Attwool, 1:16:16; Dave Nicholishen, 1:16:50; John Lew- is, 1:21:14; Don Kirby, 1:22:28; Dave Hosken, 1:23:09; Terry Emmett, 1:23:66; Rita Kokman, 1:36:46; Bert Stulen, 1:35:50; Barb Carengie, 1:36:46; John Scott, 1:36:47; Gary Dionne, 2:00:18; Dave Fitzpatrick, 2:29:50. Each of the competitors paid a $15 entry fee, and net proceeds from the triathalon will be turned over to the Scu- gog Shores Museum. Winners of the Scugog Triathalon held Saturday in Port Perry. At left, Morley Davidson (over 40 class) Warren Geer (under 20 class) Robert Baird (first overall) and Mike Free- man (second overall) and first with Baird for best combined TF ., AL 1 34 Jha Hida fe 2 pA £ £- e . Hy Lan k The starting line for the Canoe section of the triathalon. It was a four K race, starting in front of Palmer Park. Mike Freeman and Robert Baird (fourth canoe from bottom) won this course easily and went on to finish one-two overall, just 20 seconds apart.