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PAGE 22, WH1TBY FREE PRESS, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29, 1989 Van -Pâ tter wins 2 tities at Canadians Heather Van Patter of Whitby won the Canadian under-16 girls' singles badminton title in Kit- chener over the p ast weekend. Van Patter aiso teamed witb Kyle Hunter of Kitchener to win the under- 16 mixed doubles title. "She was pretty excited " said mother Sandy about Hea'ther's wins. "That was ber goal, to win the sUles." vnPatter defeated Mora Ong of British Columbia, 11-8 and 11-5 after dropping the first game 12-10. The Gr. il student from Henry Street High Scbool is a member of the toronto Granite Club where she practises badminton By Adam Sikora Whidtby softball players can look forward to an upgrading of existing diamonds ini town this summer, as well as the possible construction of more ball fields. "Mie Town bas recognized the need for more diamonds as wel as soccer fields," says recreation directer Larry Morrow. More diaxnonds are needed, as there is a waiting list of teanis. The recreation department says the number on the list is as yet unconfirmed. Letters were sent in December to each of the 26 leagues tbat used Town facilities. Leagues were told that the allocation and distribution of diamond playing time this season will be simlar three times- a week. She also p ractises at another location in Toronto twice a week. Her coach is Jim Sydie of Richmond Hill. Sydie's son, Iain, won singles doubles and mixed doubles in tle under-19 division of the Canadian championships. Van Patter will next compete in the Ontario A cbampionsbips, for players of ail ages, on April 7, 8 and 9 at Durbami College. "Ail of the better Juniors in Ontario will corne," says Sandy Van Patter, organizer of the event. At the Ontario level, Heather competes in the under-19 divi- sion, to remain at a competitive level. to levels used last year, particu- larly during -the busiest time of the week, Monday to Thursday. Morrow also stated that the Town will also continue te use and maintain school properties this yearà He said that $42,000 bas been set aside in this year's budget te upgrade diamonds at Meadowcrest public school in Brooklin, and Col. J.E. Farewell, R.A. Hutchison, and West Lynde public schools. With two new diamonds con- structed last year at the new Bellwood public sehool in Whitby and at St. Leo's elementary school in Brooklin, Morrow expects the sanie at new loca- tions this year, once details are determined. Vikings complete tour Oshawa Vikings rugby teams recently returned from a seven- day tour of Florida to celebrate the club's 3tb anniversary. Vikings had two teams on tour, tbe senior teani and over-35 teani, playin~ in Tamnpa, Clear- water -and-Or ando. The seniors opened witb a 43-4 tbrasbingq of Tmpa on March 12, as Vince Squarcitto scored three tries and Mike Clayton four. Clayton also kicked he penalties and three converts. The over-35 teamn edged Tam pa 12-11 in a well-played match that bad spectators on their feet witb excitement. Brian Brittain scored a try with only moments remauning te, secure the victery. Glenn elliott rounded out the scoring with two penalty kicks. Vikings seniors next- met Clearwater Pelicans, Florida state cbampions, and lost 27-15 in a hard-fougbt battle tbat was marked by several skirrnishes. Clayton kicked a penalty and a convert while Squarcitte scored a try for Vikings. After six days of sun and acti ity Vikings were no match for Or ando, losing 36-3 te tbe Florida state runners-up.~ Clay- ton kicked a penalty forViknis' only points. Meanwbile, tbe over-35s defea- ted Orlando 12-10 on a Brittain try and two penalties and a convert by Uine Seebrin. Then a combined teani of Vik- ings' and Orlando over-35s bast te tbe Edinburgb Golden Oldies of -Scotland. TEREWIB PRECISION skat- ing teams, at the masters, senior and novice levels, are busily preparing their routines for the Canadian championship in Edmonton, Alta., to begin April 6. Whitby Ice Elusions masters (aged 21 and. over) team,4 fourth ini a reoent competition in Six Whiiby Auto Wrockers Broùln IA Em àgnurm Pmremdial Dryy Omners Unimty schobasshps Century 21 BinaMarinerFis). & Chips KiggTherBurger Nations, will be competing in their second national competition after a fourth-place finish in the Canadians lest year;, Whitby Ice Fyre is defend- ing senior (ail ages) Canadian cham- po;and also competing is the Whty Ice Angels novice team Fre. Proe photo Peewees reach final. Brooklin/Whitby minor bockey bas one teamn remaining in tbe S uest for a 1988-89 Ontario campionsbip. The minor peewees (aged 10) start tbeir Ontario final series tenigbt ( Wednesday) against Stratford at Iroquois park, gaine tOen turday, Whitby, spon- sored by Eastway Obrysler, defeated Milton 6-2 at Iroquois Park te win the best-of-five series in four games. Andre Marois and Adami Parks each scored two goals while Sean Gibb and Paul Dillon bad sin- gles. Whitby coaching staff expect Stratford eb eystrong. Stratford defeated Waterloo to reacb tbe Ontario final, and Waterloo had previously Wbitby in silver stick play. The second gaine in tbe series will be on FridaX in Stratford. A coin tess will determine where and when tbe third gamne will be played. Whitby major atomns (aged 11) were eliminated from furtber playoff action on March 19, los- ing 6-2 te, Milton. Whitby was bebind 2-0 in the best-of-five series before winning 6-5 in Milten on March 18. But Milton, described by Whitby coacb Jim Boyd as an excellent tearn, prevailed in tbe fourtb gamne in Whitby. Whitby also loat Steven Blais, a strong two-way player, with a broken collarbone received in tbe second gamne. tbe team's second- leading scorer ( behind Brian Lodgae). Blais's absence contribu- Squirts take Bracebridge tournament A Whitby squirt teani won the annuel Bracebridge hockey tour- naxnent on Marcb 18. The Anderson Chev-OIds squirt ! team won ahI three gaines, including a 10-4 romp in the final over Port Carling. Most valuable player honora went te Whitby's Judd Steven- son, who scored- 10 goals and added five assists; Sean Walsh, three goals and three assiste; and Jason Peyman, eight goals and five assista. Bian Wonters had four goals Kyle Wales, Ryan park anâ Robert McBride three each, Robert Lalonde two and Mathew Rae and Julian Owen one apiece as Whiitby outscored their opposi- tion 33-7. Coaches are Steve Henry ané Rob White. ted to Whitby'splayofloss. "After wînning tbe Ontario title last year (as minor atMonis), the players were not as intense as the werè las t year," said Boyd ofAis team's Play for much- Whitby indoor soccer AI March 25 Pat &Marioe% 2 Jason King Paul Lsambert Royal Lepage 3 Net) Gladstone 2 Brud Kauffeldt WhlL Pm Presa O Chockatls Variety 1 Adam PMr Donut Prest 3 Michael Mageo 2 Duane Blameyer Gent.. Chlce Mathew Brsdy Preclous Plates.. 1 J"sShietffer Whitby Lions 3 G. Epaminsdos 2 Derek Grieve Man. Jug City O Big onuis 2 Leigh WD=Iem2 MOSQUITlO DIVISON of *the season. Bui hé said bis players regained tbat intensity once tbe Ontario playdowns The A teaxn is sponsored by Pringle Creek Pharmacy. GmnzeWhyte J.effOrmnonde Lewis CheWauk Rtymn aman Marco Celebre Jeffritchard Arma"doSubrlzl Rtyan St)rming Andrew Devis KevinKyM Jamie Ni"be Michael-John Pracad Le. 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