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by Ken St. Amant The last few articles dealt mainly with the 20 or so gymnasts of the competitive section of the Hurons. In this article, I would like to focus on the 30-35 gymnasts who make up the pre-competitive section of our club. Although they do not put in as many hours as the competitive gymnasts they work just as hard. For most of these girls, the pre- competitive section is a stepping stone to more advanced gymnastics. It is at this level that the gymnast develops good working habits and proper technique for future PENETANG -- MIDLAND progress. This section is not restricted to the future stars. Many girls do not want to compete seriously in gymnastics. This section is also for them. It gives these gymnasts a chance to enjoy the sport in a non-threatening manner. Not only is it a good way to improve their fitness level, but also, many parents see the pre-competitive section of the club as an excellent means of developing their child's self-confidence, posture and skill, just to mention a few. The pre-competitives are divided into three se GYM CLUB Gymnastics Corner age categories. These are the Argos, under 12; Tyros, under 14, and Juniors over 14 years of age. The majority of our gymnasts are in the Argo division. Under the present organization of the club, we have a ratio of 6-7 gymnasts per instructor. We are extremely pleased with this arrangement. Space does not permit me to go over each member of the pre-competitive club but it would be safe to say that every school and community in a radius of 15 miles is represented in our club. It is a pleasure to see so many people getting involved. P*.. members of the tyro group relax after running through a few warm-up exercises. Pardon the pun Reason Many of the young lassies, left, are pre- competitors who will eventually go on to compete to be happy as members of the Hurons while at right several Session II Developmental Section This session starts Thursday, Jan. 15, 1981. This program operates for ten consecutive weeks. Each night is two hours in length, between 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Registration will be held during the week of Jan. 5to 9 at Corpus Christi School, Penetang. Times are as follows: Monday, Jan. 5 - 5:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7 - 5:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9 - 5:30-8:30 p.m. Those registered in the first session will be given preference. Registration will be restricted to 45 gymnasts. Avoid disap- pointment, register early! Cost: $3 for re-registration; $4 for new registrations. Gymnastics Calendar Monday, Jan. 5, 1981 - ist competitive practice. Tuesday, Jan. 6, 1981 - Ist pre-competitive practice. Thursday, Jan. 15, 1981 - Developmental Section Starts. by gymnastics in North Simcoe is growing these days by leaps and bounds. Another record cold day ns Thanks to a high pressure flow of cold air over North Simcoe, Tuesday turned out to be yet another day for record cold. Temperatures ranged from 12 below to 20 below zero throughout most of the north end of the country. Under clear blue skies. most people braved the cold to get out into the sun even if it was for a short walk at noon. PGH Births Born to Mr. and Mrs. Donald Crowe, R.R. 3, Barrie on Dec. 27th a baby boy weighed in at five pounds, 15 ounces. Mr. and Mrs. Randy Longlad have a new baby girl. She was born to the William Street, Midland, couple on Dec. 23 and weighed in a six pounds, nine ounces. Huronia calendar Dec 31 -- The German Canadian Club is having its annual New Year's Dance Wed., Dec. 31 in the Wyebridge Community Centre. A full course warm meal is included. Live German band. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., dance starts at 8 p.m. Tickets available at Rolfoto Studio and Gunther's Watch Repair. Jan.3 3 t t Bryson McQuirter Ltd., Realtor, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jack Young as Sales Representative. - Jack is a veteran of World War || and has spent the largest of his working career as a Settlement Supervisor for Eastern Ontario through Man- power and Immigration. Jack assisted approx. 3,500 immigrants from 1946 to 1975 in settling on their own farms or starting up their own small businesses. During his career with the Federal Government, Jack studied real estate appraisal with the Appraisal Institute of Canada, and entered the real estate profession with a large brokerage firm in Sault Ste. Marie. The whole staff of McQuirter Real Estate welcome Jack and look forward to working with him in providing our clients the best real estate service possible in our area. You are invited to share in Jack's vast wealth of experience by calling him at our office 526-9391 or at his The clock strikes 12! yp Time to ring in the new -- year and thank you for residence at 534-7036. BRYSON McQuirter LIMITED REALTOR 357 King St., Midland 526-939 1 Boy HUNTER MOTORS wo. crevacier PHONE 526-3781 824 KING STREET MIDLAND. onr. L4R 413 -- The First Penetanguishene Cubs are holding a bottle drive on Sat., Jan. 3 starting at 9 a.m. your patronage. Jan.7 -- Penetanguishene Figure Skating Club is having its first club competition, called Skate if Penetang, at the Penetanguishene Arena on 4} Wed.. Jan. 7 between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. -- =~ > OLDSMOBILE CHEV TRUCKS | wish to thank allof our loyalemployees and customers who made doing business in Midland over the years a pleasure. Roger Hunter Motors Limited has been sold effective Dec eta? T.R. Hunter, President, Not retired, just tired. 0A Goocllers. 303 King Street MIDLAND, L4R 4K6 526-6481 Page 16, Friday, January 2, 1981