v -Local youngs,,ter taking the plunge Michael Rudd loves a sporting chal- lenge. So when the local Leam t0 Dive pro- gram was discontinued f ast year - due to a lack of a coach - the f i -year-old Miltonian wasn't about to let that leave him high and dry. -l like it a lot," said Michael, a former member of the Milton Marlins Swim Cl ub who's already attained his Level I1 in swim fessons. "h's one of those sports that 1 have to work a littie harder ai.- Hooking up wîîh Burintegon's Gatquatics about two rnonths ago. the pre- teen diver n0w takes the plunge twice a week -and bas already shcawn signiftcant improvement in four basic cdives. That was evident in Scarhorough January 29, when he took ihird in his age group aI the annual Snowhall Classic Diving Meet. A particularly couid front dive îuck and credihie efforts in the back flip, front flip and back dive combined for a promising sign of things to corne. 1I tbougbî 1 did okay. It can be tricky sîicking the ianding, especially when you've got just oneC shot ait each dive, but for my firsi time 1 îbink 1 did pretty weil." Coach Janice Austen agreed. "Michael did a great job for bis lirst meet. He was a little nervous, but Ihat's 10 ha expected." she explained. "Hopefully, tbere's more t0 corne." The oniy known coampetitive diver frorn Milton, Michael says be's eagerly antici- patîng bis nesî meet - wbicb cornes March 5 and 6 in Burlington -now that the bulterfiies frorn bis competitive debut are oui of the way. "Yeab, l'rn looking forward 10 it. li's pretty cool. betng able to do flips and stuff." The Canadian Champion, Friday, February 18, 2005-23 2 JSuperbowl Contest wirnners: W ai S Iiarliiiq of Mil1ton Tbey bave botb woni dinner for four at ' 3oRY' RVCM* S OLII M il VOUR ROOF IS ABOUT TO LEAK, DON'T WAtT! ietme Roof ai asi years prces & dntpyutlsrrg diinldsonsi The Worlas Lagest Permanent Rofn Mauctrr&IslaioCmpn s deaelape a new permanent sttake o owt u ied oua emnn h We are aaokng nec ao a lmie me r fhmsi orae c hwaeti amaznfg new pradac in atisanc eforuooigavetsrgcmagi LT BBe the terst in yoas neighbourhoaa ana receie a $1,500 Face ry Rebaten Ontares enty Litntime Writtec Non-proate Lahete ana Materai Warranty, Be the show home of pour ares NO MONEY DOWN. FINANCING O.A.C leu . - - a Important Notice to Employers Need sumnmer help? Hire a student! The Summer Career Placements initiative, a key element ef the Government cf Canada's Youth Empicyment Strategy, provides wage subsidies te help employers hire students for 6 te 16 weeks during the summer. Private, public and net-for-profit employers are invited te submit their application by: Friday, April 1, 2005 This initiative aims te provide students with work experience related te their field of study. Applications will be assessed based on the eligibility criteria, regional and local priorities, the quality of the work experience offered, as well as budget availability. To apply or te find eut more about this initiative, please contact the nearest Human Resource Centre cf Canada or cail 1 800 935-5555. Or visit www.youth.gc.ca and click on Employers. Canaïlà *A copy of a birth certficafe is equired for ail new reg irants. LACROSSE " THE FA sTES T_ GAME ON Two FEET" Season Starts Week of April 4th IEEOMN i'NI ICDLE DIVISION DATE TIME LOCATION Softie/Peanut Feb 25 6:00-7:30pm MDHS gym Tyke Feb 21 6:00-7:OOpm Wl Dick gym Novice Feb 21 7:00-8:00pm Wl Dick gym Peewee Feb 25 i 30-9:00pm MDHS gym Bantam Feb 23 6.00-7OOpm Chris Hadfield gym Midget Feb 23 7:00-8:OOpm 1Chris Hadfield gym Na cost for registered players For Registration Information Please cail 905-876-0463