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The Oakville Beaver. W ednesday A pril 24, 2002 - D 5 Marathon program kicks off Saturday Non-runners and couch potatoes can successfully run a marathon according to Canada Fit. which is comprised of Toronto Fit, Mississauga Fit. and Oakville Fit. The only skill needed is the desire to live healthier, feel great and have fun while doing so. These goals are attainable through Oakville Fit, a moti vational 26-week running/walking training program designed to get individuals in the best shape of their lives, quickly and safely with lots of fun and support. Registration begins this Saturday (April 27) at Glen Abbey United Church on 1469 Nottinghill Gate. Canada Fit boasts a 100 per cent success rate for mem bers crossing the finish line. The training program is modeled after U SA Fit. winner of the national Runner's World `Golden Shoe Award' for the Houston version of the program. With a few hours a week, training over a six-month peri od. virtually any person, regardless of age or current fitness level can train to finish a marathon. The program trains runners and walkers of all ability levels through tailored coaching, including beginners and non-runnersAvalkers, to finish a marathon or a half marathon. Participants meet on Saturday mornings for training runs and seminars on training techniques, running form, injury prevention and treatment, cross training, speed training, flexibility and other educational topics. "Canada Fit is a non-competitive training environ ment...Anyone who wants to have fun while getting in great shape should sign up. whether you classify yourself as a beginning runner, aerobicizer. in-line skater, cyclist, swim mer, or even a couch potato", said Rikki McCarthy. National Coordinator for Canada Fit. Participants receive a training schedule that is geared to their specific ability level and are guided by a coach who work with them continually throughout the program. Runners can easily train on their own during the week by following the training schedule and in group runs on the weekends with their fellow Oakville Fit members. Not only does the program help members achieve their personal fitness goals, it also raises money for charity. Last year, runners collected pledges and raised $90,000 for The Magic Castle, a daycare program for children whose parents are receiving cancer treatment at Princess Margaret Hospital. Funds raised this year w ill support the new Palliative Care Unit and the Psychosocial Program at Princess Margaret Hospital. Canada Fit. the parent organization, launched Toronto Fit and Oakville Fit five years ago and successfully added Mississauga Fit to its roster last year. Members from all three programs w ill target their training to complete a full or a half marathon. The fee for the 26-week training program includes all training schedules, coaching, seminars and group runs. Interested runners can call the hotline at 905-337-9883 or visit www.canada-fit.com for more information. Oakville residents can register for the 2002 season on line via a secure connection, or register during orientation on Saturday, April 27,9 a.m.. at Glen Abbey United Church - 1469 Nottinghill Gate. Green Gators end season with tourney triumph The tyke house league red division Green Gators ended their season in style, winning the Oshawa Friendship Tournament. Oakville opened up with a 6-3 win over Lake Vista Red Wings. Goal scor ers were Jimmy Shea. Andrew Blake. Lucas Boyce. Zack Mulvale. Gregory Labelle and Connor Vincent. Daniel DeLuca played a solid game in goal for the Gators. Game two on Saturday morning was a 1-0 nailbiter over the North Oshawa Sabres. Gregory Labelle earned the shutout, preserving the win with an amazing save on a breakaway in the dying moments of the game. The winning goal was scored by Zack Mulvale. In game three on Saturday after noon, the Gators put on a fantastic offensive display, winning 7-0 against the St. Marys Maple Leafs. The shutout went to Mark Singelis. Daniel DeLuca scored two goals, with singles by Connor Vincent. Zack Mulvale, Lucas Boyce, Francois Cote and Brian Gregatti. Junior A Coyotes host league try-out tourney After six years in the now disbanded Major Junior A Roller Hockey League, the Oakville Coyotes junior A roller hockey team have joined the Great Lakes Junior A Roller Hockey League. Fans can catch their first glimpse of the new team and league Saturday. April 27 as Oakville hosts the Great Lakes League try-out tournament. Oakville plays at 9 a.m. and 1. p.m. The Coyotes home opener w ill be Sunday, May 5 at 1 p.m. at Oakville Arena versus the Burlington Wave. Oakville is also home Friday, May 10. at 8 p.m. versus Brampton. Coyote try-outs continue tonight (Wednesday), 10 p.m., at Oakville Arena. L -J PURCHASE FINANCING FOR 36 MONTHS! NO PAYMENTS FOR 9 0 DAYS ON ALL MODELS' cash purchase from f t ft f t 2002 MAZDA PROTEGE 5 · 2.01 OOHC 16-volve engine · 1 6" olloy wheels · CD player · GFX Package and rear spoiler · cruise control · large fog lights · rear wiper · anti lock broke system (fl 8S) · dual oir bogs · remote keyless entry · power door locks 6 windows · w hite face gouges · $2,995 down or trade equivalent on lease. Lease payment includes fre ight and P.D.E. Podium appearance is possible (Continued from page D1) W, lease from p er m o n th /4 8 m o n th s don't put people in there, it looks sort of funny. So we've been able to fill the place the last few times we've done it." It's also good for both the officials and young gymnasts. "It's a real good site, especially with all the other ameni ties there. We have a room for the judges, we have a room for hospitality. A ll the locker rooms are free from hockey. It's a great, great location." It's a lot of work to host such a prestigious provincial championship. The benefits he said extend beyond the con venience to the club's competitors and to the prestige it brings to the club. The club, he said, encourages both its recreational and its up and coming competitive athletes to come out. "They get to watch some of the provincial level athletes do their stuff, you can kind of see their wide eyed expres sion and loose jaw expression and I think that's what really motivates them to move up and become a provincial ath lete." The club has seen a huge growth in the number of boys that are now involved in the gymnastics program, to the point where they're about 25 per cent of the club member ship. And in recognition of this. Hussey said the club hopes to soon bring the boys provincial championship to Oakville. 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