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The moming belongs to the birds, the animals of dawn, and the occasional early fisherman who hums a tune to the sweet sounds of caressing waves on the Slocan Lake But this was not the case on the morning of July. 16. The morning scene was one of hype and liveliness to the eight young stu- dents participating in, the first Slocan Shaolin workshop instructed by San Franicis- co-based Scott Phillips, Waking up early on a Saturday morning was just one of the challenging activities in this weekend long camp that ran from July 15 to 16, Students also had to learn how to keep Correct balance, move with precision, protect all vital organs and body parts, apply self- defence properly, and concentrate in connect- ing all moves with the mind. Phillips, being an enthusiastic teacher, was able to capture the attention of all the partici- pants from age eight to 17 and direct them into the world of Shaolin. To those of you who may not already be familiar with the rapidly growing practice of martial arts, Shaolin is basically the Chinese basis of Kung Fu. Originating in Northern China, the art as well as the Sport has made its way to North America in the recent century, and like every other sport it can be demand- ing. The Chinese| martial art system takes a lifetime of practice with most students reach- ing the peak of their ability and power in their sixties, Phillips, 27, has been a student of Shaolin for sixteen years and knows the path to excel- lence has just begun. “Every time you leam a small bit of knowl- edge, you wire it into every thing you prac- tice,” said Phillips. “Yet each style has it's own distinct way of using different princi- les.” ples. - _,,Currently Phillips is Practicing five forms Of Chinese martial arts. However, his main focus in teaching is Shaolin, which he has been instructing for the past three years. Phillips entered the field of instructing with the sense of a great offering to anyone who wanted to learn. “I felt I had something to offer and like everyone else in this society, I wanted to make money at something I really liked doing.” said Phillips. Phillips was also very clear in specifying the age group he likes to teach. He explains that it is a very good form of martial art for young people to learn before they turn twenty. “Shaolin, makes the young alive; it loosens the body, lengthens the muscles, and opens the joints.” He continues in saying that Shaolin gives the important ‘foundation’ to the structure of many different martial arts, and that it opens Opportunity as well as potential because of all the good side effects they bring to one who _ Scott Phillips travelled from San Francisco to give a few Slocan young peo- ple a lesson in the martial art of Shaolin. practices them. “The Chinese martial arts are treasures that all ages and ability can practice; they improve the quality of life, incense of living, and open the mind as well as the body.” It is exactly this that keeps Phillips striv- ing, prolonged life and excellence. But Phillips measures his exceli@nce in a different way, Instead of racking up the medals and winning trophies to collect dust in his attic, he measures and rewards himself upon experiences, not competitions. “I find the sparing (official competitions) too elaborate in its rule, and this can lead to bad habits when it comes to a real life situa- tion,” continued Phillips. He leaves this ‘competitive scene’ to rough it out in the real world where he had had some pretty mean looking challengers. After all, living in San Francisco and travelling the world can put you in touch with some unique People who are always on the look out to test the ‘macho’ abilities for some goal - whether SUN SPORTS PHOTO / Tamara Teryt it be the money in your pocket, or just the sat- isfaction of wiping the smile off your face to ~ turn it in to an image of pain. However, good students of martial arts “\ always evaluate the situation before the fight. That is one of Phillips’ main points when he talks about using his skills in everyday life. “When someone needs protection. I know that I can be successful, and it is a case of purely defending myself.” But his advice goes as far as suggesting that everyone evaluates differently, and that you live your life to your own standards. “There is no mortal strategy that will solve your problems.” So with words of wisdom, he leaves the young students to their own lives, and goes back to San Francisco in hopes that he has opened the eyes of another eight young peple. “It’s about expanding oncs Cultural uni- verse, and I hope that these students will find some assistance in Practicing what they learned.” LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, START OUR ENGINES' Test drive the hottest lineup of new cars at your Chrysler dealer, and WIN two seats to the Vancouver Indy* Get behind the wheel of the pace cars of the industry, includin; Dodge Stratus and Chrysler Cirrus, Motor Tret ig Chrysler Sebring, Neon, Dodge Avenger, nd's 1995 “Car of the Year” MOLSON INDY Rig Me PB Don't miss the Neon Celebrity Race featuring the Check newspapers for date and time award-winning Dodge and Plymouth Neons. 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They joined paddle in paddle for the holy paddlemony, known as the 1995 National Kayaking Canadian Championships. n For the os caaee Participating and all who were there to through the sunny waters of Slocan River. But sunny dai Ei A passion for paddling: Dany Beausejour (above) reflects his devotion to the sport of kayaking ys were not for all, as witnessed by the Support and watch, there were times of pride, and times of bandaged paddler below who will go on to fight another day. tears. For better or for worse, they all knew it would be an experience well worth the price. “I knew when I crossed that finish line I was happy, and I let the results take care of themselves,” said Margaret Langford, 1995 Canadian Women’s National Champion. Langford, 27, originates from Lion's Bay, B.C. and is not new to the kayaking world. She has been Tepresenting Canada for six years now as part of the nati team, and particip in the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain, where she placed 15th. Langford was looking to race well in the Nationals but her sights are set a little further downstream. od “I wanted to win the Nationals, and then make it at the Worlds where I-can strive to be chosen forthe °96 Olympics team,” said Langford. To get to this levél, Langford has had to remain committed from day one. But making that kind of commitment isn’t hard when you have a deep love. And Langford is practically married Story by Tamara Terry Photos by Tamara Terry & Jeff Gabert to her sport. just beginning. They do it for the passion of the spor Right - Plenty of specta- tors lined the banks of the Facchina race site last Saturday during the slalom finals. The action was often fast and furious around the gates as the competitors below found “I love racing because I love the speed, to win,” said Cote. And winning was exactly what Cote event. Onlookers watched every rac Love is a big issue among athletes, whether they are at an advanced level or Mt. Jean Francois Cote, 17, is racing for the Quebec team. He is famil- iar with this passion of sport, and definitely knows what he likes best. and most importantly I like did. He finished first in the down- hill race and picked up a third in the slalom event But it wasn't just the racers who showed Passion for the sport during the ¢ with excitement and enthusiasm as they saw the awesomeness of the sport. In seeing the professionals in action, they sat on the edge of their rocks, while others sat in fantasy with dreams that perhaps one day they would be the ones being watched. At age 12, Yasha Nichvalodoff shares these dreams. “It was totally awesome, lots of the kayakers had good technique, and there were a lot of cool different kayaks,” sai id Nichvalodoff. In fact, Nichvalodoff has just bought a boat, and with a few novice courses under his belt, he has entered the rapidly expanding world of Kayaking. It is enthusiasm like Nichvoldo! ff's that director John Duncan is hoping to get out of this event. Duncan has been busy over the last year organizing the event. The final analysis saw his team perform up to expectations. “Racers, coaches, and the people involved all were happy with how well the €vent went and loved the community involvement,” said Duncan. This involvement includes the help and generosity of local businesses as well as it Cummmineal Ho groups like the Sh R food facilities. Duncan, along with these which pi mping and i and the ity, is Pleased with the promotion of kayaking in the area. “These championships really give a profile to the whole sport and this area. People see that it’s not as dangerous as it looks, and they are turned on to the the best natural highs. Duncan. “It's never-ending excitement.” kayaking are “clean and pure”, which point become used to a not-so-pure type of water. “Where I am used to paddling, the water is dark like night,” crystal clear.” But it's not only the water he loves. Canadian Whitewater Championship Results Sport,” says Duncan, an 18-year kayaking veteran. Duncan’s main goal is to turn teenagers on to the sport, which gives one of “It's another option, and the sport is something you can do all your life,” said Besides excitement, there is something even more special to be recognized about paddling, particularly in the Kootenays. The key words in the sport of to the water, the scenery, the activity and the soul. Many local residents overlook the wonderment of the Slocan’s water, but it was one of the first things foreign paddlers noticed. David Boies, 16, has been kayaking for a year in Quebec, where he has said Boies. “Her€ it is clean, and “The whole area is so beautiful. The locals are lucky to live in this place.” Now, the Slocan River breathes a sigh of silence. For now, she is alone, lying in wait for the next paddler to carress and play among her waters of the wilderness, waters of the kayakers. K1 Division Mixed Men First - Dixon and Feniak Second - Cote and Donnelley Third - David and Manning K1 Cadet Division First - John Hastings Second - Mikkel Duncan Third - Jayce Ross First - David Ford “Second - Keith Klapstein Third - Peter Nor Women First - Margaret Langford Second - Saskia Van Mourik Third - Cheryl Boyle K1 Masters K1 Junior Division First - Bob Burton Men Second - Richard Cram First - Michael Holroyd Third - Ken Leonty Second - Hamish Norton K1 Rodeo Third - Warren Hastings Men Women First (tie) - Vince Osbone, First- Sarah Donnelly Andrew Mylly, Doug Hartley and Second - Jacqueline McAllister Tim Stumple Third -Becky Ritson-Bennett Second - Andrew Holmes C1 Division Third - Francois Letourneau First - Larry Norman Women Second - Roy Sharplin First -Marian Nelling Third - Vince Osborne Second - Jodie Dixon C2 Division Third - Roseanne Mieroo Men First - Gauthier and Letourneau Second -Norman and Cartwright Third - Ford and Sharplin { Jim Gillman of Slocan winces after a tough turn out of the gate. Gillman has been an avid kayaker in tne area for many years and owns his own kayaking business, the Smiling Otter, in Nelson.