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AS The Banne Era SPORTS Thursday fan 14 a Auroras Vanessa Crone and tiles Paul Poiher battk for an Olympic berth this weekend at the 2010 BMO Canadian Figure Skating Championships in London Secondyear senior tandem on cusp of world stage fnmpogtAl compete at an Olympics It would be awe some if we could get that spot but nobody is going to be given anything Its going to be hard for everybody and extremely intense and stressful The reality is the young couple now in their ninth year together and second full sea son on the senior circuit is one strong com petition away from skating on the worlds largest stage Its definitely at the back of our minds and would be a great stepping stone in our career if we can get it Ms Crone said If we dont well go back and try harder It would show we need improvement We know what each other is thinking and once we get on the ice were in our comfort zone To an extent its mostly mental but Paul and 1 are good at helping each other get in the right mindset We know what each other is thinking and once we get on the ice were in our comfort zone The tandem has placed third and fourth at Grand Prix events in Nagano and Moscow this season ultimately receiving an invitation to the final in Tokyo as a lastminute entry due to injury Despite finishing last in a six- field it was a positive experience It was an amazing experience Mr Poiri- To skate against the top six teams in the world was a huge boost of confidence It was a learning experience and we stood our ground Eventually we want to be Canadian champions although not necessarily this year But our approach is to be our best and chase for top spot rather than dont get caught The couples free dance is indicative of a step forward It has a more intense story tine Ms Crone said Its more lovebased and dra matic and a bit of a stretch for us to do Its probably my favourite program so Im glad we chose it Technically its our most difficult program I just hope we can make it look easy If so theyll be sized up for Olympic gear York bantam girts vie for regional curling title York Curling Clubs Christina Walters rink Is in the field for the Ontario Curling Associa tion bantam girls regional championship Saturday at Weston Golf Country Club The rink defeated Victoria Brig- den last month to capture the provincial Zone 7 championship and qualify for the regional final and a chance to advance to the provincial playdowns next month in Ganan- oque Other members of the rink are vice Kelsey Chisamore- Johnston of Newmarket second Leah Will Port Perry and lead Richmond Hill TRAVEL SHOW to escape the everyday Torontos ULTIMATE TRAVELlIllil 2DAYSONLY1 JANUARY 23 24 Metro Toronto Convention Centre South Building Hall D OVER 100 EXHIBITORS As our famous winter weather arrives escape the winter blues explore exotic vacation opportunities or homegrown escapes Trish Stratus Live Saturday January at 1 pm Shares her stones of travelling the globe with her original series Stratosphere Valeric Pringle Live Sunday January at 1 pm Presents Has Left the Building and Wants You to Come Along Scuba Diving tank on site with live demos Plus a Caribbean band further entertain you fori Admission for BMO MasterCard or BMOdebr See online tor full 1 BRIDAL SHW JANUARY 2224 2010 Direct Energy Centre Exhibiton Plac FREE ADMISSION REGISTER ONLINE JANUARY SHOW ONLY 4000 VST THE PRIZE PACKAGE boo- Bay Horn Outfitter application and Notional Gift registry on Carrara More of what you LOVE flyers coupons deals anytime online wwwbridesintorontocom ay is operated by Metroland Media Group Ltd and is supported by over 100 newspapers and websites across Ontario You could call us recruitment experts