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Don Lawrence * Sports editor * Desroches Bros. and Dusome Garage battle for lead There was only one significant change in Penetanguishene Industrial Bowling League Standings after last week's play and that saw Gignac Muffler make a jump from 8th position the week before to a tie for 6th spot currently. The move up the points ladder came as a result of the Gignac team chalking up three consecutive wins in Nov. 4 action. They now have 30 points along with Oak Ridge Boys'. Although there have been no changes in the league's top spots, there is a ferocious battle going on, particularly among the top three teams. Action In the previous week's action, Dusome Garage had won all of their games to move within one point of league leading Desroches Brothers. It marked the first time this season that Desroches Brothers were threatened with losing top spot. Following last Tuesday's bowling, the teams remain just one point apart, both having won all three of their games for the night. Still in the picture as well is Lakeview Dairy, who lost a point on the leaders, winning only two of three . games, but they're still within six points. High triples last week went to Ron Desroches with an 811 score and a 339 single. Don Robitaille bowled a 723 triple and had a high single tally of 256 while Larry Dion tripled with 708 and his high single was 258 Here are league standings after last week's bowling: Team of the week 3 Pe fe. 4 ¥s ie he Sn tM ts. he: > aD: en These five "'swingers" are the members of ESPSS Golf team, practicing their follow through outside the school. The team finished their season recently and will soon Sauve, Desroches and Atkinson will graduate this year forcing a rebuilding of the team next season. have to practise their putting indoors as winter closes in. From left to right are: Dave Atkinson, Shaun Sauve, Tom Rankin, Dave Desroches and Ken Martin. Rams capture first place in Flag Football The Elmvale and District Flag Football League is heading into the semi-finals following the conclusion of the regular season of play last Sunday. The teams have been meeting at Elmvale league leading Rams defeated their op- ponents, the last place Bulls. by a score of 28- 20. The two middle teams took to the field for the second game, and the Bears downed the Colts by a 21-8 score 10 points on five wins and four losses. The Bears pick up second place because the team had a better record against the Colts. The Bulls trailed in the final standings following a year that Bears and the Bulls will face each other on the gridiron. Nov. 22 at 1 p.m. The Championship round will go Saturday, Spiker continues top scoring form Terry Spiker continues to lead Midland w.L.Pts, District High School to capture second place _ included only three wins Athletics Intermediate A hockey club in team Desroches Bros. B07 48 oe sean x bee in the standings. and six losses. scoring with 17 goals and nine assists. Dusome Garage 20 7 47 Seite Pat a pa All groups played a Ree : Spiker is second in league standings while Lakeview Dairy ais Ce Ga ree cis airs nd total of nine games in Semi-final action Ross Prentice, who is in second place for Midland IGA 16 11 36 cars lave 'been in- the regular schedule The semi-finals in the team scoring, sits in sixth place in league Pilon Const. ie ig gs. Pee ee plays and the Rams came out' Flag Football League = standings. Oak Ridge Boys' 13 14 30 ae Brees s_mat- on top with a total of 12 are scheduled to get Prentice has 18 points. Gignac Muffler 19,2741 300) < te ee eae points on six wins and underway this Sunday Here are the top five scorers on Midland Sarjeant Boys' 13 iaog i Coseenis re f € three losses. at EDHS field again. Athletics: a pie Fibreglass Sales 18 1g a bee eine each ethan Bears captured The first game will go Terry Spiker > 17 9 26 Commodore Hotel 10 17 22 and the Bears and the second place in the at 12 noon and will see RoasiBrentica i foes Huronia Collision 8 19 19 Colts in action together. Jeague over the Colts, the first place Rams Wayne King 5°64 Legion 68 5 22 11 In the first game of even though both face the third place Ken Knapton aoe 4D the afternoon, the finished the season with Colts. At 1 p.m. the Bill Beauchamp ja CS RN EEE by Ken St. Amant With the first provincial qualifying gymnastic meet just around the corner, Dec. 12 and 13, many of our gymnasts are starting to panic. This first meet is very important for a couple of reasons. First, it sets the tone for this season and, second, it gives the coaches an indication of their chances at qualifying for the provin- cial championships. Structure Proper placement of gymnasts is very important for individual success. Many factors come into play. For example: age, ability, years of experience and the number of hours of practice per week. The Ontario Gymnastic Federation (O.G.F.) publishes rules and guidelines to assist the coach in placing his gymnasts in the correct category. Below is a brief outline of the Women's Competitive structure in Ontario. National Stream Presently there is a two stream system in existence. Girls working on national testing PENETANG -- MIDLAND GYM CLUB and training for the Canadian tryouts are grouped into the National Stream. These gymnasts are considered the top in Canada. Because of this club's short existence, it is obvious that none on our gymnasts are in the National Stream. Therefore, at this point in time, no further discussion on this stream is warranted. Provincial Stream There are three age groups and within each are at least two or more ability levels in the Provincial Stream. This is the stream in which our club is interested. The youngest level is the Argo. Gymnasts in this group must be under 12 years of age . as of Jan. 1 of the competitive season. It is recommended that the minimum age for competition be eight years old. Within the Argo division, there are three levels based on ability. For example, first year gymnasts enter in Argo C and they are allowed no more than 12 hours per week or practice time. Argo B is reserved for those of higher Gymnastics Corner ability and/ or second year gymnasts. They are allowed 14 hours per week of training. Argo A athletes are the best of this age group. They are allowed 16 hours per week of practice and can move to the National Stream if the gymnast has a successful season. The next age grouping is the Tyros. These ~ gymnasts must be under 14 years of age as of January 1 of the competitive season. Again, there is an ability grouping. These are Tyro A and B. The top gymnasts of this age group would be placed in Tyro A. Those gymnasts who are entering competition for the first time or those who need more ex- posure to competition would be placed in Tyro B. f The Junior level is an open age one. As is the Tyro division, there are two ability levels, A and B. A level is considered to be more advanced while the B category is for those who want to compete with those of their own ability level. Don't underestimate the skill level of these B gymnasts -- they are good! Although this is an open age category, these gymnasts tend to the older ones who want to continue to compete at an advanced level. It competitors not competing in the National Stream. broad base for competition. The objective of this structure is to keep as many girls in- volved in' gymnastics as possible. We are finding that gymnasts who compete in 0.G.F. at any age group, or ability level have to be' extremely well trained. Com- petition is very tough indeed and as a result, I am not sure if this structure allows fulfillment of its objectives. The last'competitive level is the senior. is reserved for all former Junior and Senior Conclusion The purpose of this system is to provide a Gymnastic Calendar -- Tuesday, Nov. 18 -- General meeting of Hurons at Corpus Christi School. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 12 and 13 -- 0.G.F. Com- petition in Toronto. T Friday, November 14,.1980, Rage, 19, {