Page 8A Alcohol consumption should be strictly monitored The Castiegar Sun Police prepare for crackdown $$$ Progress in blunting this crime wave, drinking Wednesday, December 2, 1992 Se ay 3 Ss Sports Dept. John Van Putten 365-5579 [daa December 2, 1992 9A For a 160-pound person, a SUBMITTED With every 0.02 per cent increase — the equivalent of about a drink an hour for an average adult — in blood alcohol con- centration (BAC) level, a driver's risk of being killed in a single-vehicle crash , almost doubles, according to a U.S. study. The study, car- ried out by researchers at the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, ' combined fatal acci- dent report informa- tion with data from a national roadside breath-testing sur- vey to study the relationship between driver BAC levels and fatality risk. Researchers per cent than for non-drinking drivers, while drivers above 0.15 per cent were more than 380 times as likely to be killed in a single-vehicle crash. Another study carried out by Alcohol-Related Accidents By Day Of The Week EDNESDAY THURSDAY desde] [es BAC level that high is the equivalent of consuming seven drinks in an hour. Such drivers constitute only about one per cent of all drivers on the road, FRIDAY erages, so when someone a drinking driver puts everyone at risk. Gift Guide Add a splash of holiday flash with accessories extraordinary Men who lean more toward the con- servative can add a small but stylish touch to their party attire by substitut- ing a pair of bold, oversized cufflinks for the standard monogrammed set Consider donning a pair of elegant Western boots for a discreet fashion look. The renowned Justin Boot Company for example, offers classic black lizard boots that clearly out- shine a traditional pair of dress shoes. Men who prefer to walk on the wilder side might add a splash of flash to their attire by accessorizing a classic tuxedo with vibrantly-colored and intricately-patterned silk scarves, neck wear and vests. Women should take a second look at their existing wardrobe and spruce up last year’s outfits with this year’s extras. Whether for formal occasions or casual get-togethers, attention to the details from top to bottom will help Create fun, original holiday wear. Hosiery is this season’s hot fashion interest. Legs with style will be walk- ing into gatherings wearing a multi tude of colors and patterns. Since many festive dress styles will shim- mer and shine from rhinestones and sequins, complimentary legwear fashions can add the extra touch to top off any party attire For women who fancy an elegant Pant suit, inventive accessories will put them in the spotlight. Pins, scarves, footwear and hats are making the biggest news on this year’s fashion pages. For example, a handsome choice for footwear is Justin's choco- late or black suede boots. When matched with an elegantly tailored din ner jacket, these classic boots are the ‘i perfect complement to a beautiful pair of black velvet or silk pants. Whether you are struggling over your gift list or your wish list, remem. ee gies Bs e mont Herringbone Set ceeuiar pice 7 Feature price *39° Bosse's Jewellery (1979) Ltd. 1104 - 3rd St. downtown Castleg OPEN MONDAYS. Christmas hopping ber that accessories make a versatile addition to any wardrobe. So don't agonize, accessorize! invites you to an December 7 - 12 2:30 - 5 pm crystals « rocks « jewellery 810 Lynnwood Cresc. Castlegar, BC. The game is broomball, and it’s similar to hockey. It's a much cleaner sport, excuse the pun. Castlegar’s broomball players play at the Community Complex T his sport is cleaning up at the Community Complex ) arena cach Wednesday from 8:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. and Sunday evening from 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m.. They use the ice time to learn new skills and practice others. After the drills are done, a ‘friendly’ game _ amongst themselves develops strategy and team cooperation. “We are always trying to incorporate some drills, before we play a game. That way everyone will imp’ ” B Dave Ward said. About 30-35 regular players come out, but not everyone is able to come out each week. “Everyone's schedule does not always mean they can play. We are always looking for more players. Age is not a big concer, players from 15 and up are welcome to come out and give it a try.” For people who only want to play once in a while, the schedule should be accommodating. The cost is $3 to play for one hour on Wednesday and $4 for an hour and a half on Sunday. “You don’t have to be a steady player, you are more than wel- come to come out when you can,” Ward said. For those who want to try it out, there are spare shoes, brooms and pads available. You should bring a pair of gloves, just to keep your hands warm. “We try to keep things as cheap as we can for the players. If you want to give it a try come on out, someone will have some equip- ment to lend you.” If you decide you like the game there is equipment for sale through the club, at reduced rates. A fair bit of strategy is involved to get the ball through the opposing players and into scoring position. Once the players are set up to take a shot the net is appropriately larger to correspond with the larger ball. The broomball nets are slightly larger than their hockey counterparts. Although there are not enough players to start a local league, Castlegar broomball enthusiasts play against the Cranbrook team to see if their practice time is paying off. They will be entering a team in the Provincials to be held in * Kamloops March 19-21 Broomball can get rough. And even though it is a full contact sport, broomball players wear less protective equipment than hock- ey players. “It is full contact but we play a more gentleman style of play. We all have to play again together next week, so we play as friends.” A special shoe is worn instead of skates. Head protection is not mandatory, but most people do wear some sort of protection. Any- one who-has tried running on ice would know, it’s not easy to stay up on your feet all the time The high top broom ball running shoe has a limited amount of Protection, but unfortunately not much grip when on the ice. It seems the players spend quite a bit of time not standing on their feet The ball is about cight inches around and the broom is made of hard plastic. This sport cleans up the ice It is a quiet game in comparison to hockey, and missing is the sound of the blades carving across the ice. But when someone does wind up to take a shot, the sound of a hard plastic broom hitting the Plastic: ball does get everyone's attention. In hockey, the two bluelines serve to control off-sides, but in broomball, the centre ice red line is used, leaving a lot of room for the players to move the ball around. Broomball does take a lot of energy. Players run, slide, slip, Crash, pass, hit,.swing, miss and fall, get up and try it all again. All in the name of sport, competition and a good time For more information you can gall Dave Ward at 365-6936. 4 CASTLE IMP®)RT C! Above: Sometimes the hardest thing to acomplish when playing broomball is stay- ing on your feet. Middle left: Success, coming in on a breakaway, with a big windup a player blasts one past the goalie. Top right: From the goalies perspective he would like to see them put brakes on the shoes, A fellow teammate clears the ball while the keeper is occupied. Middle right: Most players wear knee and shin Pads for their personal safety. Bottom right: The special broomball shoe offers limited protection, but not much grip on the ice. Sports photo story by John Van Putten