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36 Stouffville Sun-Tribune | Thursday, October 13, 2016 | SPORTS Leblanc's debut for Canada's lawn bowling team a success Michael Hayakawa mhayakawa@yrmg.com Stouffville Lawn Bowling Club member Nicole Leblanc was part of a Team Canada lawn bowling contingent that defeated a rival entry from the United States to capture the recent North American Challenge in Vancouver. The 17-year-old Leblanc bowled in the triples for Canada and helped it reach the gold-medal final before suffering a heartbreaking 16-15 loss. She also played in the fours and helped her team finish third. Reflecting on her debut in this event, Leblanc said it was an amazing experience and one she won't soon forget. "There were 20 of us on the team and everyone supported everyone and it was an amazing feeling," she said. "Overall, my teams' record was 4-2. I personally did not get a trophy, but as a team, we won six of the "There were 20 of us on the team and everyone supported everyone and it was an amazing feeling." ­ Nicole Leblanc lawnbowler seven trophies, including the team overall trophy and the main overall trophy for Canada." Upon returning to the Stouffville Lawn Bowling Club, Leblanc received $1,500 raised by the club's membership to help offset her personal expenses she was required to pay for the privilege of representing Canada. Submitted photo Making her debut in representing Canada at the recent North American Challenge in Vancouver, Nicole Leblanc, 17, delivers her ball toward the jack in a match against the United States. PROGRESSIVE MONTESSORI ACADEMY C S 13 Y FALL SPECIAL 5 weeks $ of classes MARTIAL ARTS TEACHES: Con dence, Self Control, Self Discipline, Respect & how to "Stick-To-It"! "In a nutshell, I'd have to say that our children always arrived home wanting to eagerly return the next day! eir curious minds always wanted to learn more!" Luisa Angheloni 6411 Main St., Stouffville (at the corner of Park & Main) 416-220-8070 | www.thepma.ca 88 SELF CONFIDENCE! CALL NOW! 905-591- 4STK (4785) Plus FREE uniform! 30 Innovator Dr., Unit 10 · info@s-t-k.ca · www.s-t-k.ca 48" SAMSUNG SMART TV WEBSITE LAUNCH! ALL NEW BIGGER, BETTER, SAVE 90% SAVE UP TO 50% off Powerview Motorized Blinds* · Designer Roller Shades · Nantucket · Everwood Collection · Applause · Designer Screen Shades *Expires Sat. Oct. 29/2016 $ SAVE $120 FIRST 15 CUSTOMERS ONLINE! 578 Motorization Special! 50% off on These 5 Products When You Order Powerview Motors! #94093 www.sunshade.ca 1.800.883.1699 FIRST 10 CUSTOMERS IN-STORE! FREE SHOP-AT-HOME SERVICE! Markham/Unionville 905.475.2323 4450 Highway 7