44 - Wednesday, March 2, 1994 - pomp team of the year From page 13 Yeam of the Year honors went to the Kelowna Spartans. who wresded the Centennial Cup away from Che country’s traditional powerhouses. If you're wondering why the Lynn Valley Little League team ‘that represented Canada in last summer's Litthe League World Series. wasn’t named. only teams that play together all year qualify for nomination. Lynn Valley was a levgue all-star team. Simon Fraser) University wrestler Justin Abdou was named University Athlete of the Year. and 67-year-old Bob Brooks. a perennial badminton chanipion, tagk the Master Athlete award. Another badminton champion. Jennifer Wong. made a nice bookend with Brooks, walking away with the Junior Athlete of the Year title. Disabled Athlete of the Year honors went to speed skater ‘Fanya Parris, and SFU wrestling coach Mike Jones followed in some successful footsteps when he was named Coach of the Year. Last year’s winner was Tom Renney, the man who assembled and caached Canada’s silver medal 1994 Olympic hockey squad, Other winners included soccer referee Bob Sawtell (Official of the Year): and B.C. Soccer’s Fred Jopson (Daryl Thompson award). The awards’ presentation will be telecast on CBC-TV on Saturday, March 5, at 9 p.m. We can do beHter than thai! At least Gillian Ridge’s grade 7 class at Seymour Heights thinks so. They agreed with last week's View from the Cheap Seats column that the proposed name for Vancouver's NBA team, the Mounties, just doesn’t cut it The students tock it upon themselves to come up with a better name and submitted three: The Vancouver Quakes, the Vancouver Summit, and the Vancouver Stealth. Think you can do better? ; Send your suggestions to Name That Team, fax: 985-3227, or drop off at the North Shore News office at 1139 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver and we'll send all your responses to the team management, =°—- oo LO . NEWS photo Cindy Goodman CARSON GRAHAM wresticr Angela Lacy (above) fed a one-two North Shore punch (pin?) at the 1994 B.C. Wrestling Championships in Victoria fast weekend.:Lacy, named out- . Standing girl wrestier of the meet, won the 56 kg title. Baimorai’s Audrey Yap placed second. : High school grapplers win provincial honcrs Look for them Wednesday in Sports, NORTH SHORE high school wrestlers from Carson Graham and Balmoral took to the mat last week- end at the B.C. Championships in Victoria, and came out of the meet with a number of solid perfor- mances..— : The boys’ squad from Carson Graham finished fifth overall, with 43 points. Highlights for the Eagles included: Kyle Stewart (2nd, 38 kg); Justin Kapil (2nd, 60 kg); and Jeff Lim (4th. 70 kg). The girls’ team from Carson also fared very well, including MVP sta- HE BEST tus for wresiting sensation Angela Lacy, the 56 kg champion. Ellen Ashdown was the 60 kg champ. The Eagles” girls squad was fifth overall, Balmoral girls’ coach lan MacDonald was named Outstanding Coach, pacing his team toa third place provincial showing. Nikkotai Folger lead the team with a gold medal performance in the 48 kg class. Fellow Baron Audrey Yap was second in the 56 kg class. as was Shannon Sampler in the 60 kg division. TEST CENTRE VR 27 SLUGS, VR 27 ST/CS & MORE 1550 Marine Dr. J 34-4374 WHISTLER’S GONE UNDER(I3 FEET OF SNOW!) Snowfall records continue to be broken as well over 400 centimetres of new snow has blanketed The Mountain since February 8th and has blessed us with some of the best conditions aiywhere. So whether you're carving in the soft packed of the groomed runs or diving into the deep powder in one our five spectacular alpine bowis, you're poing to find fantastic skiing, For the laest ski conditions call our Snowphone in Vancouver: 687-076 1, or Whistler: 932-4191. The World Comes To. Whistler. Get ready for the world’s best as they return to the Whistler Mounrain Ski Classic, The world’s top skiers will be fresh froni the Olympics and eager to prove themselves at the Warsteiner World Downhills and Super G. The women compete at two dowhills on March 5&6, while the men take the stage on Marel 12&13 fora downhill ang a Super G. There'll be great action from March 2nd right through to the 13th so don't miss one of skiing’s premiere events, Be A Happy Camper, Whistler's got a full slate of multi-day programs that'll be sure to make youa happy camper. Like the Cantel Dave Murray Masters Ski Camps - for intermediate to expert skiers who want to improve their confidence and control on some of the tougher runs, Stephanie Sloan's Women’ Only Programs - where you'll gain nore control and learn to ski gates, steeps and powder, Adule Adventure Ski Camps - which provide a chance to challenge yourself and The Mountain with Whistler's top coaches. Oxygen Adult Snowboard Camps - two days that will introduce the newcomer to the sport and take the experienced rider to new heights on the famous Whistler terrain. S29 Lift Ticket ~ [ts In The Cards Uf you've gota Blackcomb Express Card, Blackcomb Season Pass, or Whistler Mountain Ski Card, you can ski for the extraordinary price of just $29, Just show us your card at the ticket window. This great offer is valid daily through March 4th at both base areas. EVENTS *Whistler Mountain Ski Cla Warsteiner World Downhills and Super G- March 2-13 *Stephanie Sloan's Women Only Program - March l4-l6 : «Adult Adventure Ski Camp - April 2-3 *Cantel Dave Murray Masters Ski Camp - Apnl 4-6 : A WHISTLER UON Sr ALTON M el