www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Friday, April 22, 2016 | 26 Speed skater Duffy awarded $4,000 by Cascades program National speed skating member Patrick Duffy was one of 19 athletes awarded bursaries earlier this month to help support their athletic endeavours. The Cascades Bursary Program, in collaboration with the Quebec Foundation for Athletic Excellence (QFAE), announced an investment of $300,000 over the next three years (2017-19).The 19 athletes ages 16-25 will share a total of $67,500 in Academic Excellence, Academic and Athletic Support, Perseverance and Leadership bursaries. Duffy, 24, an Oakville native who gained much of his success with the Oakville Speed Skating Club, will receive $4,000 as he continues his international short track speed skating career. Currently majoring in history at Concordia University, Duffy nished fourth in the men's 1,500-metre Mario Plourde (right), Cascades CEO, presents speed skater Patrick Duffy of Oakville with a bursary worth $4,000. | Normand Huberdeau/Groupe NH Photographes Oakville hosting adult figure skating nationals this weekend The Sixteen Mile Sports Complex will be buzzing with more than 900 adult gure skaters competing this weekend. The occasion is the 2016 Skate Canada Adult Figure Skating Championships, with competitions starting today (Friday) and concluding Sunday. Competitors will vie for placings in four disciplines: free skate, interpretive, ice dance and synchronized skating. There are 42 synchro teams that made the trip to Oakville. "The record number of participants shows that adult skating is thriving in our country," said Dan Thompson, Skate Canada's CEO. "Oakville is ready to host our adult skaters as they enjoy a weekend of competition and fun embracing our Skate for Life values." Opening ceremonies and workshops geared toward adult skaters were held yesterday. Tickets are available at the door at the Sixteen Mile Sports Complex. All-event passes are $25 for adults and $15 for children aged 6-12. Daily passes are $10 for adults and $5 for children aged 6-12. Children under ve enter free of charge. For further details, visit https:// skatecanada.ca/event/2016adult/. nal at the ISU World Cup in Montreal and the 1,000m nal ISU World Cup in the Netherlands last year. His objective for the upcoming season is to again qualify for the ISU World Cup, and hopefully make a few podiums. After his skating career, Duffy hopes to pursue a career in the sciences. WEEKEND SHOWCASE OF HOMES Open hOuse sAT/sun 2-4pm Open hOuse sATuRDAY 2-4 OPEN HOUSE SAT & SUN 2-4PM Sales Representative ISABELLE ROURKE Veronica Koehler Broker 905.334.2531 Carol Commisso sales representative 2849 ROSEwOOd LAnE Great home lovingly maintained and upgraded, nothing to do but move in. 4 bedrooms, finished basement, separate Real dining room, california shutters through estate seRvices ltd out, deck with gazebo, beautiful landscaped BRokeRage* yard. Don't hesitate and come see for 905.257.3633 yourself this one won't last! $899,900. 1240 MarlBoroUGh coUrT UniT 310 Aboutowne Rare three bedroom condo ! ReAlty CoRp., $429,900 Almost 1800 sq. ft. two master bRokeRAge* Dir: 416-258-8536 off: 416-534-1124 www.LouCommisso.com suites each with their own full bathroom. 905-338-9000 Updated kit, floors and powder room. Floor to ceiling windows, close to all important diReCt line: 905-844-2455 amenities. All rooms with ravine views. HomeLife/Cimerman Real Estate Ltd., Brokerage. Stunning 5 bedroom executive custom built home in highly sought Upper Glen Abbey. Over 4700 hundred sq ft of living space, Loaded with upgrades, walk out to an inground Salt water pool, backing onto to green space. 2143 DEVONSHIRE CRES Swimsuit Required!! Find a place to call home John Schlett Sales Representative Sales Representative www.markkirton.com Mark kirton OPEN HOUSES SATURDAY & SUNDAY 2-4 PM www.1302woodgrove.com $1,388,888 www.1137windrush.com $1,198,888 www.246cherryhill.com $1,798,888 High quality newly constructed 2,900 square foot Bungaloft by McConnell Homes! Features include EscarpmEnt 3.5 bathrooms, 3 bedrooms including main floor rEalty Inc., master, spectacular great room in the delightful BrokEragE* community of Dundas! Asking $968,000 HST 905.575.5478 included. www.TeamSchlettKozak.com 50 Giffin Road, dundaS Independently owned And opeRAted a division of Metroland Media Group Ltd. Aboutowne ReAlty CoRp., bRokeRAge 905.842.7000 *Each office is independently owned and operated www.1901-205pilgrimsway.com $534,888 OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY 2-4 PM