SPORTS Sports Dept. Jeff Gabert 365-5579 The Castle; w Sun WEDNESDAY, August 24, 1994 124A Outdoor volleyball hits the Kootenays An ace on the beach is definitely better than a bird in the hand Sev Castalano of Trail was In rae eoerd ‘face! These two compettitors in the open class catch some air during some heated outdoor volleyball action in Balfour last Saturday. up of Peter Ng, David Horth, Pat Kelly, Jana Malinek and Tony Malinek won the division despite some spirited play by a short staffed Sun-bumer Second place went to the Midnight Stalk- ers made up of Allan Moreau, Sharman Thomas, Shawn Slingerland, Rob Iselle and Janine Iselle. It must be men- tioned that the Sunshine Radio Aquanauts and Otters end formances at the Provincial Ch held Another successful swimming season for the Castlegar Aqua- Above- The Provincial Aquanauts. Back from left: Neil Jones, Rance Hall, Mike Angrignon, Adam Rodgers, Trevor Haviland, Selena Fodor, Rachel Friedrich and Alex Hartman. Front: Andy Angrignon, Bridget Gustafson, Alisha Pion, Alana Pion, Steve Hall and Steve ay gl Right- The Provincial Otters- Back from left: Mario Fehrenberg, Alyssa Watson and Kath- ine Yetman. Front: Justin Sutherland, Scooter Corkle, Chris Rolston and Dennis Rolston. sun starr pHotos eft Gabort Get A Speeding Ticket That Pays You. Enjov the specd and excitement of lis NEESON Ford Nelson Hotel O16 Vernon Stree team failed to use the talents of the formidable Lisa Spike and they probably should have been disqualified for not using the proper sunscreen. The winners of the open class were Soup which was a team of Don McMurray, Greg Proctor, Stacey Martin and Laurie Somerville. Theo Latkin, Jamie Latkin, Nicole Henelly and Lilly SUN STAFF PHOTO (Jeff Gabert Anderson placed second with their team, the Chisellers. Third went to the Showboats made up of Mike Perra, Chris Sylvester, Leah Plotnikoff, Mark Reilly and Michael Latkin. The management of Docker's Pub expects the event to become an annual event that can only continue to grow and get better in future years. with a flare in Kamloops two separate breaststroke events. The Mens 200m medley relay team of Alex Hartman, Neil Jones, Adam Rodgers, and Mario Fehrenberg won a bronze while the Womens 200m medley team of Rachel Friedrich, Selena Fodor, Shelby Miller and Wendy Pilla also walked away with a bronze. Aquanaut assistant coach Alex Hartman was amazed by the num- ber of strong swims and best times, ecially by Adam Rodgers. se racing 45 “Adam broke two long-standing club records,” said Hartman. “He set the whole tone for the meet. In 200 IM, he made best time by five seconds and over three seconds in 100m breaststroke.” The River Otters saw strong swims from Scooter Corkle, Kathlene Yetman, Seamus hue and Justin Sutherland. The entire Kootenay region did exceptionally well with over medals. year’s spectacle. Sidelines bape as Forte goes International Grand Forks Rattlers have given fans an entertaining Mei feten ae cn waa hesntone ite end of this month, The Grand Forks International Baseball Tourna- ment is being held August 31-September 5 in Grand Forks and features teams from New York, Chinese- Japan, Florida and Louisiana. The 25 game slate includes a total of 12 semi-pro teams which will be divided into three divisions for round robin play. offers $12,500 to the winner and $6,000 to the runner-up. So come out to Grand Forks and see some exciting baseball action. For tick- et information, just call 442-2238. Batttin’ the Cuties ‘The Slocan Valley Royals are preparing to take on the infamous Cuties are a touring softball club that never fails to entertain the fans or the other team. For more information call Dar- win Anderson at 365-6283. Flaggin’ Football The Trail Flag Football League has been in existence for almost a decade now and has been dishing out pain and good times since its inception. The league is looking for a few good men and teams to fill out the ranks and round out the field for another season. The Trail League extends far outside the city limits of Trail to Castlegar and Fruitvale, so if you're looking for some bone-crush- ing flag football action, get some friends together and make a team. Each team fields cight persons per side, so a team will need 12-15 players. Jf your friends aren't man enough or you have none since you last played football, you can get in contact with league Officials who will put you in contact with a team in your area. The season is just around the corner so act now. For more info, call Ian at 359-7225. We'll be looking for you over the middle, this fall. Big Red Is Tremblin’ So you have a mountain bike and you think you're fearless. Think again rubberhead! The 1994 Canadian Mountain Bike Champi- onships and Ninth Annual Rubberhead Festival is quickly approaching and it just loves guys like you. The Festival held in Rossland, the Mountain Bike Capital of Canada, will take place August 23-26, with the main cross-country and downhill races on August 27 and 28. There will also be exciting events such as the dual hill climb, the dual slalom and the grueling Techno-Grind observed time trial where skill and speed are both tested. 500-800 fearless riders are expected to compete for cash and prizes at this will battle narrow, winding single tracks, descehts in the trosy-Coumtty events and ‘a death-defying 435 Vértical metres of dirt roads ‘anid hugged trails in the downhill event where speeds can reach 70km/hr. For recre- ational riders, the Rubberhead Festival includes such events as the Tour de Caldera (Tour of the Volcano) where riders will circum- navigate Rossland using many of the old mining roads and rail- grades that the local Riders can test their skills on the historic Dewdney Trail, Canada's original highway to the West Coast. For more information, call 362-9510 or contact the Rossland Chamber of Commerce at 362-5666. Runnin’ and Raisin’ for Terry and Cancer Research The 1994 Terry Fox Run is once again quickly approaching and it is never too early to sign up. The people of Castlegar are well known for their big hearts and many people participate in the run annually. This run could be one of the best in the event's 14 year history with your help. Last year the run raised over $8 million across Canada. The run starts on Sept. 18 but it is an experience thet will lant yous bidet plas the Ttsclanca f tho’ people you help with your donation. For more information on running or making a donation, call Nicole or Tracy at 365-5266. Grindin’ Up Soles in Rossiand Walkers, joggers and runners of all ages, lace up your shoes! Get up and get ready for the Annual Golden City Grind and Hilly Two Miler. Mark your calendar and start training for this fun mountain on Sunday, 11th at 9:30 am. sharp, Rossland Arena located on 3rd Avenue. Runners can choose cither a chal- lenging 10 kilometre run or a two miler and walkers can sign up for the two miler. Wheelchairs and strollers are welcome. The Golden City Grind and Hilly Two Miler are part of Rossland’s Golden City Days celebrations, so bring the entire family for the weekend and enjoy the festivities! In order to enter or for further. call Rossl ion at 362-7396 or Kate Wright at 362-7351. Spikin’ and Diggin’ in Summer fifth annual Kootenay Volleyball camp is quickly approaching pylon The four day camp starts on Monday, August 29 at Selkirk College and will feature individualized instruction, an to try out new skills in league and world championship play, and have a load of fun. Although athletes may neeerin August 29th, to faci camp ferred. Interested athletes are asked to contact Joe Moreira a 359-7941. If you have a sport to report, let Jeff know at 365-5579. 1x2? It's newspaper talk for a one- column by two-inch ad. too sma! *o be effective? You're reading this one! Cal Cat, Neale o Tracy Wednesday, August 24, 1994 The Castlegar Sun Biking the Pathway Trail niet ofthe conch and hop on “ine we Rais to ‘Trails Society | invites you to @ happy trails advenqure on the Boundary Path- 1896, it took ‘off along with the UI , it suffered a severe a decline in the late 1950s and methods. In 1991 the Canadian Pacific Railway removed the railway dog tunnel, the scenic Paulson and |, as well as Farron which is the site of Peter Lordly’s [Doukhobor Leader) assassination. In all there are 10 bridges and seven tunnels. The rail- road bed is clear of trees and steel Helen Shaw slopitch a big success JEFF GABERT Sun Sports The First Annual Helen Shaw the summer slopitch wind-up rind em nama ook pen woe name of the tournament at the beginning of ihe 1994 slopitch season to remember the late Helen Shaw who was a huge contributer to the sport of slopitch in the Castlegar area. Shaw was always out checring on her favorite team, the Kokanee Cruisers, and we pepo of the best scorekeepers in the business. The $1,000 first prize in the went to Lordco Steelers of Trail who easily claimed vic- tory im the final over the Kaslo Screeners, Nelson Savoy came in third. By far the most entertaining match came courtesy of two Castlegar teams in the consola- tion final. sara pci Pressure Wash and Campbell's Cuties bat- tled furiously with the Cuties finally coming out on top, 6-3. “It was extremely tight and had any big hits,” said Aaron Jones, one of the organizers of the tournament. Jones was pleased with this first edition of the Helen Shaw Memorial and is looking forward to next year. “Everyone was happy,” said Jones. “Freedom ‘95 helped out with our beer garden and con- cession. We had great weather and great competition with five local teams and five out of town ODYSSEY HAIR DESIGN NATALIE TOMLIN AUG 24 & 25° SD Furniture ¢ Baby Items Collectibles __Handmade Crafts _ From left; Poul-Henricksen, Katya Malotf and Tamara Terry are three outdoor enth who trekked the although its scenic views of the Arrow Lakes and the Bulldog ‘Tunnel is not to be missed.” “Someday, with training, I'd like to do the run in a added Henriksen. bac? a lunch) for the oot he wall rocky at times and can result in flat tires, so make sure you have a bike repair kit. Spare tire tubes also help. Bring lots of water, at least two full water bottles is a good idea since there is not a rugged 75 kilometre Pathway Trail which runs from West Robson to Midway. with the exception of a washout near the Lower Arrow Lake area. Local runner Poul Henriksen ran the Pathway trail's gruelling 75 kilometers from West Robson to Christina Lake last month. He ran the trail in two days, July 30- 31, and was joined by Katya Mal- Photo by Tamara Terry off and Tamara Terry, who biked the trail. Henriksen has been run- ning recreationally for ten years and enjoys the rugged nature of the trail. “It's a very good endurance run,” said Henriksen. “Running the trails around Castlegar is a lot supply near the trail. Also, be sure to bring a flashlight for the tunnels. For more information, the Rails to Trails Society puts out a travel guide on the Boundary Pathway which can be at Selkirk College or at the Pub- lic Library. With adventure on your mind, you're on your way. Trails! it may seem a little early for face-offs but a select group of hockey players donned the skates for the Hockey West Hockey School that glided through Castlegar last week. Instruction was given by qualified instructors like Ernie Gare, Steve Junker, Claude Pie ve Rob Niedermeyer, Travis Green, Darcy Martini and Dane Jackson. 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