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PAGE 36 - WATERLOO CHRONICLE. WEDNESDAY. MARCH 19, Karim Mohamed still has a bit of a wait ahead of him, but now that he has a won a gold medal in Karim Mohamed, 13, would like to compete in the Olympics as a wrestler some day and then turn profession- al. Richard can". photo Softball tryout for girls More gold from LA. Los Angeles he'd like to compete in the Olympics. The Waterloo bantam girls softball rep team is looking for players born in 1970 or after to participate in softball at an all-star level. The team plays in the Grand Valley Ladies League against teams from Kitchener. Cam- bridge, Guelph, Stratford and Brantford in about 20 regular season games plus playoffs. The aheduii, ruins from mid- May until the end of July and Karim; ti, and his younger (Tamer, last year's winner at the Ontario amateur wrestling championships in the 26-kilo class, didn't make the trip be- cause there was no weight cate- gory for him.) Karim, who went to the tour- nament along with his uncle Mustafa, might have had more matches on the way to his championship since 24 wrestlers from around the world were entered in his 90-ltt. weight class. But some dropped out due to injuries or illness. brother, Tamar, have taken turns flexing their wrestling muscles and back in January it was Karim's turn as he won all 16 of his matches to win the World Wrestling Championship, a tour- nament open to club wrestlers, in "He (the Soviet) said 'you beat everyone else and now it's my turn to beat you,'" said Karim. "I wasn't scared, I just ignored him." As it turned out his final match was against a Soviet wrestler who knew some English. Karim went into the event brimming with confidence and got a taste of international com- petition, facing competitors from Europe, Africa and Japan as well as the Soviet Union, as well as finding time for some sightsee- mg. "I just went for the tun of it," said Karim. But obviously he also heeded the advice of his doctor, Manwell Bedessee. "He encouraged me," said Karim. "He said work hard and don't let anyone beat you." playoffs take place in August. Home games are Wednesday nights at 8:30 at Hillside Park. The team will also compete in a regional tournament Aug. 15-17 and will likely enter one weekend tournament in May June and July. Tryouts begin Saturday at 11 a.m. For additional information contact Ron VanDerZwaag at 885-4445. o 11 Racquetball Courts q Free Beginners Clinics . Racquet Rentals o Saunas o Whmpools The Cost Just E53 MEI, . p" Day NO INITIATlt UP TO mn (Hand so New Members) Yearly Mombonhlp q Fitness Classes e Club Rental Services q Services for both Men 5 Women q Lockers e Towel Service 53%??? l ,,' f J of I ", t U. _ Lt' _1 ‘p _‘E TWO BURSARIES FOR ONE YEAR OF FULL TIME GRADUATE STUDY awarded annually on the basis of academic standing and financial need approximate value: $2,000.00 each applicant must be a Canadian citizen between 20 and 35 years of age preference - First to a student whose family resides in the Regional Municipality of Waterloo - Second to a student planning graduate study at the University of Waterloo or Wilfrid Laurier University The IODE Gladys Raiter Bursary Municipal Chapter of Kitchener-Waterloo IODE DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION - APRIL 30 GRADUATE BURSARY Application forms available by writing: Municipal Education Secretary, lODE. 1 16 John Street West, Waterloo, Ontario N2L 1C3 886-5870 CORNER ONTAROO AND DUKE BTS., KITCFENER AND WATERLOO TOWN f39U_AKE, SINGLE 31 65.00 COUPLE '22S.00 ("um 5 WI“) FAMILY $280.00 (Hub-nu. Wife & 2 cunt») 140 Columbia St. Waterloo That's The Actual Cost JOIN NOW AND PAY NO INITIATION FEE bi ati than Incredible facilities 'x-v’ciiuhnuxoo Professional DRY CLEANING “IS OUR BUSINESS" e Equipped Exercise Area q Licensed Lounge 0 Giant T.V. Screen . Darts . Backgammon e D.J. Super Sound