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Robin Cowan of Waterloo and Sherri Baier of Mitch- ell, Ontario have been prac- tising a five minute skating routine since October. On December 4 the couple boarded a plane and flew to Moscow to perform this routine in the Moscow Skate Competition. They found that their hard work paid off when they placed fourth out of seven pairs in the senior sectional di- vision. in It is th have pleasantly their results minutes' long "We didn't have much practice time." At most competitions we are allow- ed to practice for two hours a day. We were only allow- ed one hour in Russia," Robin said. The young couple usual- ly compete in junior sec- tionals at Canadian com- petitions. If they had plac- ed in one of the top three positions in Moscow's sen- ior international competi- tion they would not have been able to compete in junior sect, international future. "Junior and senior in- ternational competitions are based on the skater's age," said Robin. "Junior and senior competitions in Canada are based on the number of tests passed. ' ' Between practising and competing. Robin and Sherri managed to find time to take a bus tour around Moscow. the senior ion. 'We've mn Russia be! the longest "Their whole way of life We've never competed lussia before and this 1e longest program we 2 done," said Robin. r programs in Canada only tttree-and-one-half I hard work they placed seven pairs sectional di- al competi- d not have compete in Robin Cowen of Waterloo holds the medallion he and his partner. Sherri Baier. received when they participated in the Moscow Skate Competition in the Soviet Union. All the participants received this token medallion. (in Russia) is completely different." said Robin. "The common people are basically friendly but the bureaucracy is something else." RECOMMENDS THE ULTRA THIN SEIKO QUARTZ. The highest standard of elegance and accuracy available for both men and women. FRANK'S r HAIVR’D JEWELLER 8 King St. S. Waterloo - 886-48" FRANK'S No. CmtMt-tMs. SEIKO No. "0tt9M-t2rs. Waterioo Chronicle, 1hdrttratMvcitttettttr £1970 - Page " 7 We wish you harmony and glad tidings at this iolly mean. Sincere thanks for the privilege of serving you.