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PAGE 14, WEDNESDAY JAN UARY 11, 1984, WH ITBY' FREE PRESS Local'skaters qualify ftor Canadian Championships Two local figure skaters Wil be com- peting in the 1984 Canadian Champion- sbips in Regina, Saskat- chewan, this week. A send-off reception in bonor of Christina Lilly, 13, of Whitby, and Scott O'Neill, 16, of Brooklin, was held in Whitney Hall, Iroquois Park Arena, on Jan. To qualify as com- petitors in the Canadian Championships, both skaters had to place in the top four standings in two previous meets held last year. Christina, witb ber partner Mazin Thomas, from the Preston Figure Skating Club, won a silver medal in the Novice Pair Level in the Western Sectionals held in Preston.j In the Divisional Competition, held in Winnipeg on Dec. 13 to 18, they won a bronze medal in. the Novice Pair Level. Scott won a gold medal at botb the Sec- tionals and Divisionals in the Novice Level. Christina, who enjoys in terpretative dancing, borseback riding, and art,-is a Grade 8 student at West Lynde Public School. She joined the Whitby Figure Skating Club when she was 7½/- years-old. She bas skated precision for four years and is qualified for Amateur Coacbing. in 1981, she skated in competitions in Cobourg and Uxbridge and won two gold medals. In 1982, she competed in Uxbridge again and won a silver medal. She has sinice competed in Oshawa and Scar- borough placing in the top five. Christina skated with tbe Whitby Precision Teams, Ice Pics and Ice Angels, and witb ber fellow skaters managed to win 8 otber medals and. the silver medal at tbe Canadians beld in London, Ontario. She attends spring, summer, fail and winter schools and is presently double clubing between Whitby and the Preston Figure Skating Clubs. Mazin Thomas bas been her partner since the try-outs in June, 1983. Scott won his first gold medlal in 1979 while competing in the Juvenile Level. As a Pre-novice, be ,won another gold medal at the 1980 Sectionals in both Dance and Freeskate. Mfter ad- vancing to Novice, he won a silver medal at the 1981 Sectionals. Scott, who spent last summer working witb a veterinarian, is a Grade 12 Honour Student at Anderson Collegiate. Although he plays the piano and enjoys hor- seback riding, bis main interest is French. This year he bas been teaching French to students in Grade 2 at E.A. Fairman Sebool as part of a French Co-op Program. Scott joined the Wbit- by Figure Skating Club in 1975 at the age of eigbt. In May of 1983, be passed bis Gold Freeskate Test whicb is tbe bighest Test awar- ded by tbe CFSA. Cbristina and Scott are tbe first Whitby Figure Skating Club mnembers to compete in tbe Canadian Cham- pionships. Councilor Brunelle, wboi ted the Marcel represen- Town 's Recreation Department at the Friday night reception, spoke briefly to tbe assembly of friends, relatives, and club members. Tben he turned to the two skaters and said, "If you win the Cbampion- ships we will love you, if you don't win we will still love you 1" Aauatics 1 Tuosday 1Wednssday Thuredoy Frlday Mô AKA ,- - .r - 5:15, 6:00, 5.15. 6:00, YeIIow 5.15 p.m I5150 I 15 p.m. 5:'15.15:00 6:4 5 P.m,- J____ _ 70opm Orange Red Maroon Blue Green Grey White RLSS (Bronze) Leaders 6:00. 6:45, 7-30 o m 7 00. 7ý45 n.m 4:30 p m, Z 6:00.6&45 7.00, 4:30 p. 6:00. 6:45 P.M. 6:00 pm 6.45 p. m. I U0. 7:45 o m. 700 p.m. 7:45 p.m, I t 1- 4.- 7:30 p rn 4 4 4. 7:30 p m 7:00 p.m. 7:30 p.. Saturdaey Semî Prî :vate Lessons Oflerea Saturday 9:00 arn.- 12:00 Noon $ 4. f j- 7 30Oom, + 4 I 1... SwiM Club 5:00- 5:00- 5.00- 5:00-5=-0.12 00- 6:30 p.m. 6 oo P'm 6M30pm 6:3Op>m. 7 00p m 1 .30 p.m Aduit Stroke Improvement 8 30p m. 830 pm- Mom &Me 2ý30 pm 9ý45 pm. YeIIow 2:30Opm 945am Aduts-Stroke Improvement 2.30 p m 9 45 a.m Aquabics lWater Exercises> Monday - 2 30 p m & Thursdiay 9 CO a fn <Twce Weekly) $30 00 I HOCKEY SCHOOL J aniuary 9, 1984 This course emphasizes skating skills and the abiiity to handie the puck in order to prepare the chiidren for more advanced hockey play. children should be able to skate and must supply the foilowing equipment: skates, helmet and face guard, stick and gioves. Location: Iroquois Arena. Frlday: 4:00 p.m.-5:O0 p.m. Commencing January 13 to March 23,1984 Ages: 7-14 yoars FEE: $40.00 for 10 weeks PRE-SCHOOLER LEARN TO SKATE Professionai Instructors will teach you and your presohoolers the fundamentals of skating. Both parents and chiidren wlII be foliowing the CFSA National Skating tests. IROQUOIS PARK ARENA 'Wednesday, 9:00-10:00 a.m. commencing January 1 1-March 21, 1984 LUTHER VIPOND MEMORIAL ARENA . Frlday, 2:00-3:00 p.m. commenclng January 13-March 23,1984 FEE: 840.00 for 10 weeks HOCKEY LEARN TO SKATE AND LEARN TO PLAY Ages 4-6 years. A basic fun learning experience for the youngsters interested in iearnîng the fun- damnentais 0f skating and hockey. Equlpment necessary: heimet with face guard, gioves, stick and skates. Lessons:.twlce weekly. LUTHER VIPOND MEMORIAL ARENA Tuesday and Thursday, 4:00-5:00 p.m. Commencing January 24-March 10, 1984 FEE: $40.00 for 14 lassons SLIM & SWIM A 12 week instructional exercise and fitness program foilowed by a swim and sauna. Once a week for 12 weeks; one hour 0f exercise In Whitney Hall foliowed by a 1/2 hour swim and sauna at the pool. Monday OR Wednssday - 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Those fîmes are avaliabie on both nights. January 9th to April 2nd, 1984 FEE: $30.00 for 12 weeks. WOM ENS' NOON HOUR FITNESS Spring into shape wlth a brisk 1/ hour workout at lunch time. Swimming is also available. Twice weekly. Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:15-12:45 p.m. Iroquois Park Complex-Whitney Hall January 10-March 22, 1984 FEE: 830.00 per porson for 10 weeks. As represenrative for tne mîayor, Councillor Marcel Brunelle joins figure' skaters (from left) Scott O'Neill, Christina Lilly, and Mazin Tbomas. The skaters are displaying the jewellery presented to them on bebaîf of Mayor Bob Attersley and the Town of Whitby Parks and Recreation Department. QUALUTY PICTU1RiÈ FRAMES * REASONABLE PRICES * OVER 500 STYLES "*CUSTOM FRAMING Now you' can get your paintings, needlepoint, photos, documents, and pri nts f ramed at prices you can af ford.' FOR PROMPT, FRIENDLY SERVICE CALL NOW 6 68-4521 Free P'ress Staff Photo 'Time :to Quit' Fifty percent of youngsters age 12 and' up bave tried smoking. Perhaps" your écbild is one? Don't uninten- tionally encourage your child to a life of smoking.' Decide to quit witb the belp of the Provincial "ITinie To Quit" 1smoking cessation program -this January. 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