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; i i EROS AEE A og. mS. er Ne Sports Report | Randy Butineau Sports Editor call 526-2283 Orser captures fourth figure skating title by RANDY BUTINEAU Penetanguishene native, Brian Orser captured his fourth Canadian Men's Senior Figure Skating title at the Canadian National Championships in Regina, last weekend. Orser received marks of 5.7 and 5.8 for technical merit and 5.7 and 5.9 for artistic impression, despite falling on his triple Lutz and triple-flip jumps. "I took the triple-flip for granted," Orser said Tuesday. "It's something that can't be ex- plained,"' he added. Orser won the Novice title in 1977, the Junior championship in 1979 and has been crowned Canada's best Senior Men's Figure Skater four years in a row. Last year, Orser finished third in the World Championships, a ranking he currently holds in the world today. Orser is the first-to admit that his performance at the Nationals wasn't his best. "In previous years, I always gave muy best performances at the Nationals. This year, I'm trying to save my best performance for the Olympics and the World Championships,"' Orser commented. The Canadian Men's Champion is devoting his next 3!» weeks for training and going over his program. "Tl train here until the end of the month and then spend a week in West Germany and train with the rest of the Olympic team, before we go to Sarajevo," he said. "Finishing first at the Olympics is definitely not out of the question, however, if I skated my best and finished second or third, I would be pleased." Orser said that his goal is to skate his best, as Opposed to beating his rivals in the competition. "T would like to thank the community for their support and I will do my best at the Olympics," Orser said. Olympic hopeful's goal is sidelined Angela Schmidt clobbered Be by formances in World Cup competitions and performance in the Olympics. The ruling states that the athlete is reasonable RANDY BUTINEAU Our area was shocked late Monday by the news that the Canadian given -- onabl Olympic Association probability to finish in has released the top 16 places in three of the Olympic and_ Inter- world's most. national competitions. promising cross- Judith Hunter-Kil- country skiers, bourne, « executive one of whom is Angela director of the Canadian Schmidt. Ski Council said she has The COA ruling is the feeling that the COA based on past per- decision hasn't been by COA decision this week finalized. Winter Olympics," "T definitely feel that Rawes added. she (Angela) should be "The 1988 Winter given a chance to go to the Olympics," Kilbourne' said yesterday. "She has trained so hard the last few years that she should be on the Canadian team," Kilbourne added. Canadian __Cross-co- untry Ski Association Program Director Ian Rawes said, the COA's decision is final, however, he remains optimistic that the COA may reconsider its decision. "I made a_presen- tation to the Selection Review Committee on Saturday, in an attempt to persuade the COA that their "decision should be recon- sidered," Rawes said. ber AU pe ha has progressed sO much over the last few years, that it is crucial for her to be at this years Olympics are being held in Calgary, so we must have a good representation at this years Olympics. Angela just turned 24, while the other members of the teain are nearing the age of 30. "Angela might be around for the 1988 Olympics, while the other. members may not,'" Rawes com- mented. "Angela has been made aware of the decision and she has expressed her disap- pointment, however, she continues to train and is currently in Sweden for five weeks," Rawes said. The CCSA Program Director also said the process is a long and complicated One, however, he will con- tinue his effort, in order to aid the sport. Canadian champion! problems in his program, however, he regrouped and showed why he is one of the world' top figure skaters. Well done Brian. Brian Orser did it again, winning his fourth consecutive Canadian Senior Men's Figure Skating title in Regina, last weekend. Orser had a couple of . ESPSS b-ballers are consolation champs Bruce Vessair ranks as top snocross racer Bruce Vessair, 25, of Honey Harbour, Ont., is the leading independent snowmobile racer on the international circuit this year. Coming off a very successful 1982-83 season, Vessair is eyeing the winner's circle of even more competitions this year thanks to the hot new Ski- Doo Twin Track sled. In addition to the sprint oval track competition, Vessair is taking to the snocross and pro stock circuits onboard the Formula MX Pro Stocker racing snowmobile from Ski-Doo. This season Bruce will be the solo racer on the Vessair Racing Team. His previous teammate, brother Gary, joined star snowmobile competitor Brad Hulings on the Ski-Doo Snowmobile Racing Team to replace Jacques Villeneuve. Villeneuve has signed to drive Indy-type cars. Bruce finished in fourth place overall, right behind his brother, with a consistent record of high place finishes and reliable performance. This is the sixth snowmobile racing season for Bruce. He started his competitive career at local hometown races and graduated {0 more prestigious events at regional, national and in- ternational levels. : In the off season, Bruce is shop manager at a marina owned by brother Gary in their hometown of Honey Harbor Ont. Bruce is married. Midland Marauders Both MSS and ESPSS_ 34. With the victory, Senior Boys' Basketball lost their opening round ESPSS moved to the Tournament was held games in the tour- consolation champio- Saturday al MSS. nament. MSS lost to nship game against One local team did Huntsville 40-38 and Thornlea, where they manage to take home "EKSPSS were defeated took home the trophy. some silverware. by Stayner 44-21. The Pat Dion led all ESPSS Senior Boys' rivals meet each other ESPSS shooters on the Basketball Team won intheconsolationround. day netting 38 points. the consolation Dion was also named championship, defea- A large crowd the MVP in the con- ting Thornlea 62-53 to capture the consolation crown. On the championship side of the coin, Barrie North were the champs, up-ending Huntsville 58- 27 to win the title. assembled to watch the cross-town schools clash to see who would ad- vance to the consolation championship. ESPSS proved to be too strong on this day as they outscored MSS 45- solation final. Other Penetang high scOrers were Dave Bayfield with 26 points, Dennis Brunelle not- ched 20 points and Paul Balabuck had 16 points. Wednesday, January 18, 1984, Page 15