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BY MICHAEL HAYAKAWA mhamkawanrmg mm Greg Bartel grew up playing and loving hockey. But when the Stouflvifle resi- dent was instructed by his doctor last [all to quit playing the game after incurring his third major con- cussion. he promptly hung up his skates. But when the Stouflvillc resi- '1! was definitely a tough deci- dent was instructed by his doctor stun to quit hockey since I played last [all to quit playing the game 7 it; most of my life.” Barker said. “But after incurring his third major conâ€" hockey isn't end ol'the world. l mission. he promptly hung up his had somethirig to [all back on. I‘m skates. now fintsim on track." While the ominous news was Working under the direction disheartening for the l7-year-old of coach lack l-larkness. a former Barker. it did not spell the end of ‘Canadian discus champion. and his athletic exploit; , being symptom free. Barker has Rather. he's attempting to carve expenenced some nmdest sum his niche in another sport involv- In early August. he qualified ing far physical mntact. to compete at the National Youth “A! the aim-1e time it's one he's been faifly adept at -- thmwing the disc‘lxs and shot pm. He apprenticed in both disci- plines during his first [have years at Stouffville Districx T "V “WW” “ """“”""”""“_‘“’"fi"‘f’ a. " “NE NW mmwmmm-‘g 6 “3|an 5!. nukta1+luufgtqubaptiziglfigulukhlafllfifig «£915.34: figbi‘efi‘g utility??? iltiixsgfiiflwgaulifi’uwls.Â¥ call: 1-800-743-3353 fax: 1-905- Budmu “when. Hours: Monday - hid-y. 8:30 am - 5:30 pm wwwqorkrogionxom Third serious injury has Barker pursuing throwing scholarship *MMTM Mmsz Lad-um mzmm cmwumm. 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' 2 Undergoing a different training routine [D where he's now plan"- ing an emphasis on strength work as compared with cardiovascmar drills during his hockey days. Bark- er has also been forced to make an adjustment in his new sport. The biggest one has been the use of heavier implements. At the recent National Youth meet. Barkct threw a discus weigh- ing 1.6 kilograms versus one that was just one kg. in high school ewnts With the shot put he also threw a heavier ball. “To go with heavier implements is definiteiy a challenge." he said. “Your throwing techniques“ now become difl'enent. You have to move {or local schuol aged childcare centres. Pfl‘ Split shifts, Mnn- Fri Please email mm: to: mtkndm‘smmm Your Maurie Yuk Refi- Among Friends Daycgrc Is scckmg RECE's wanna 3' .‘L- In uvmmh‘nhm .x-vsrnwuudum @Work R" u WiZTribune yum body in diflurvnl ways." linmring ()radv 12 this. mum-m ic yt-ar. Barker has sumo unfinisht‘d business to do before graduaung. “My goal is u) definitely mum} at ()I‘BAA." he said. No Would like nuthmg more than to have a grand send MT 10 his high school cart-er by winnng the gold in shut put and discua. Mlh some good msulls. Bark- er hupes In parlay that inwards his post su‘ondary schuul days m flaming an athletic wholarship m a university south of the border. 'lhc biggesl aim is u) gm bark m the DIN“ chalnpinnships. xmm» thing he failed to do last year. At the same time. Bark-r intend.» to continue workouts with his York University Club in [m‘paration tor the indoor seawn and to go to tho innior Nationals next summer. Above all mnugh. lurker lust wants to continuc to go! hem-r and remain free of any mumssums. “My goal is to continue m pn 1g fess." he said. Machine Shop Help requued P1us r‘mnus 44 hours per week 514/ N. Visn www.tooldov.com\omploy.html F0: more mtormahon email resume to Wellanzm MufitooOdovxom :UN‘ WOQKODOLIS news