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oe RE a NR oe \ SJ a ! | grreeesees PMIHA Report +... Kings announce by Dave Dupuis their enthusiasm and plans for a possible a = AS 5 As has already been mentioned elsewhere bottle drive, a 50 / 5 0 draw, and the selling of H in this paper, Penetang Minor Hockey PMHA pins, it should prove to be a very good 1S oO Si n | n S ; Association action gets underway next week. year. } Again, we would like to stipulate that these *KK*K Penetanguishene Robillard. comes centre Doug ' practices are not tryouts for the All-Stars or Again, a reminder: Sunday, Oct. 4 there Kings Junior C hockey Picked up from last Kirton, and from the r by Ken St. Amant Although our first gymnastics meet is on Dec. 5 it isn't too early to prepare our gymnasts for it. There is so much to do. For example we have to finish composing the routines, measure up for uniforms and the like. PREPARATION It is important that the gymnasts walk confidently into the gym and they don't end up standing around not knowing what to do first. As silly as this sounds, some time must be spent reviewing the various rules that are used to conduct a gym meet. Do they know, for example, that after their timed warm-up at.the beginning, they only have 30 seconds On each apparatus just before the actual competitions. Gymnastics corner Appearance is of the utmost importance. All measuring and fitting must be done well in advance. The leotards should look sharp and fit properly. The gymnasts should have a practice or two with them to ensure comfort and that they are not pulling or tugging at their leotards. Some time should be spent ex- perimenting with hair styles. It must not hang in their eyes. Wildly flying hair will take away from the performance. Remember a sharp appearance makes the gymnast look more confident. The warm-ups must be planned. It is very easy for a team to get psyched out if they end up standing around watching. The gymnast must know where to go and what to do as soon as they walk into the gym. For example, you may have your team start by doing stretching at the floor mat and move into performing various tucks. Each gymnast should walk through their routines. This is the opportunity to consider the position of the judge and the crowd. The coach must make sure that all the ap- paratus are covered in the same manner. ATTITUDE It takes time to develop a proper at- titude. Each gymnast must know and understand what is expected of them. They must have a realistic goal. It is a shame to see a gymnast walk off the floor and start crying. This doesn't help the moral of the teammates. The gymnasts must be taught proper etiquette. For example, the gymnasts must present themselves to the judges £H %aR, se before and after all routines. It is im- portant that the gymnasts (as well as coaches) not monopolize any pieces of equipment during the timed warm-up. These kind of habits wouldn't happen automatically. They must be reviewed, discussed and practised constantly before the meet even takes place. A well-organized, sharply-dressed team that knows and practices proper etiquette can make an excellent impression on everyone. This is not just in gymnastics but in all sports. GYMNASTICS CALENDAR Sunday, Oct. 2, Coaches Clinic in Toronto, 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, Hurons Dance, 8:30 p.m. -la.m. rep teams, but merely two-week hockey camps. We want all players out, regardless if they intend on playing All-Star or House League. will be a warm-up skate for registered players and any players interested in registering. Ten-year-olds and under will take to the ice from 3:30 to 4:45 p.m., and ages 11 club yesterday an- nounced the signings of 18 players, including ten year's Penetanguishene Major Midgets are forwards Phil Cinqmars Wasaga Beach Major Midgets ot last season goaltender Jeff Hogg. : returning from last and Brian Forget, and More signings are KKK and up will go from 5 p.m. to 6:15. year's ieam. defenceman Dave expected before the A dance for the PMHA will be held on In the arena lounge the same afternoon Returning are Giancito: club's home opener Hallowe'en night, Saturday, Oct. 31, at the (between 3:15 and 6:15 p.m.), we'll be holding defencemen Terry Acquisitions from Sunday. Rooster Trail Dance Hall. Music will be a get-acquainted Party, with the PMHA King, Frank Hall, Al graduates of the The Kings open their i provided by Ron Wiggins. executive, the Ladies' Auxiliary and coaches Melnyk and Peter Roi Elmvale Major Midgets season tonight in X This year we're pleased to announce that the Ladies' Auxiliary recently had a good turnout to form their executive under new president Verna Dusome. From the sound of all on hand. So, parents, after you've dropped little Johnny off, come up upstairs and havea > coffee and doughnut and just say hello. We're. looking forward to meeting you. and forwards Carl Cowan, Bob Weatherill, Bruce Graves, Jerry are centre Brian Nor- wood, defenceman Dan Whitton and goaltender Huntsville against the Huskies, and will meet the Midland Centennials 2K KK KK OK OK RK OK OK OK OK OK KK KK OE OK ORK 2K KG KK KK OK 2K 2K OK 2K 2 OK OK OK OK RK OK OK OK OK Robitaille, Chris Kevin Steele. From the Sunday. Game time is SK OK KOK EK OK OK OK OK RK KB EE OK KK KK EK OK OK OK RK OK OK OK OE OK KK OK OK OK OK KK KK KOK Anderson and Dave fjmvale bantams 7:30 p.m. ® D P - ® SEE 5 i\\ Savings are off our regular | selling prices. uras i : i Friday, October 2, 1981, Page 11