WHETHER YOU'RE an old “Hot Dogger” looking to learn some new tricks, or a budding intermediate ready to move on to the next level, check out one of the recreational racing pro- grams offered at each of the three North Shore ski areas. By Mark Gascoigne Contributing Writer “Recreational race training is a great way for ex-racers and advanced skiers to rekindle some of those old feelings.” says Allan Kanerva, a Canadian Ski Instructor Association Level {if instructor and head couch of the Gate Crashers. Cypress Bowl's Thursday night race program. “J have a Jot of old ski buddies who have become bared with the sportand need some moti- vation to get back on their skis.” Local recreational racing pro- grams are not only. for long-in-the- tooth racers. The techniques. taught “are valuable for skiers of all levels. and offer an alternative to the tradi- tional ski lesson. “A tot of weekend Whistler- types come out each Tuesday night,” says Bob Putnam. Director of Mount Seyinour’s Ski School, “They’re looking for a little mid- week practice to give them that edge on the weekends.” : Whether you just need some -help keeping up with your kids, or you need some tips to help you win the company ski challenge, a recre- ills offer racing progra ational ski program is just the thing to get you out on your skis and enjoying the magnificent mountains in your own backyard. The following are the recreation- 66 The techniques taught are valuable for skiers of all levels... 99 al racing programs offered by the North Shore mountains: Cypress Bowt!'s Thursday Night Gate Crashers. Every Thursday night from 7 to 10 p.m., Jan. 27 through March 24, Cost: $25 (includes lift pass and coaching): 38 for season pass holders. Call 926- 5612 for details Grouse Mountain's Wednesday Race Traintiug. Every Wednesday night from 7:30 to 10 p.m... tonight through March 27. Cost: $16 plus lift-ticket price. Contact 980-9311 for more information. Mount Seymour's Tuesday Night Training (TNT), Tuesday night's from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Cost: $32 (includes lift ticket, coaching. and a refreshment); $18 for pass holders. Call 986-2261. ; The weather being what it has for the pust month, remember to check conditions by calling snow- lines at: Cypress 926-6007; Grouse 986-6262; and Seymour 879-3999, Howe Sound rink set for provincial finals ABBREVIATIONS: Arg = Argyle: Bal = Balmoral; Brac = Brackendate; CG = Carson Graham: Coll = Collingwood: ‘Hand = Handsworth; Hil! = Hillside: HS = Howe Sound; STA = St. Thomas: Aquinas; Sent = Sentinel: Sey =~ Seycove; Suth'= Sutherland; WV = West Vancouver; Wsr = Windsor. — BASKETBALL Senior Girls: Coll 42, Arg 36; Wsr 49, Sey 36; Sent/49, CG 23; Suth 60, WV. 40; Coll 48, CG 33; Sent 58, Hand 23; CG 51, HS 49 (ot); Sent 79, Sey 27; Suth 53, STA 29; Coll 52, Hand 32. Junior Girls: Arg 46, CG 23; Bal 39, Wsr 26; CG 30, Suth 17; Hand 52, Coll 19; Hane 30, Wsr 27; WV 42, Bal 31; Arg 32. Sent 29; Bal 48, Hand 30; Arg 53, Suth 8; Sent 38, WV 22; CG 39, Wsr 38; Arg 58, Wsr 32; Bal 48, Suth 21. Juvenile Girls: Sent 33, Hill 21; Arg 58, STA 13; Hand 80, Coll 32; Ars 54, Coll 20; Sent 33, Hill 21. Baatam Girls: Suth 49, Coll Grey “19; Suth 28, Bat 23; STA 37, Coll Grey 20; Hil! Red 38, Hand Gold 15; Wsr 35, Sent Siiver 27; CG White 31, Hill Blue 29; Sent Navy 48, Hand Gold 13: Wsr 37, Arg 31: CG White 24. Sey 21; STA 37, Hill Red 29. . Senior Boys: STA 77, WV 58; CG 102, Sent 53: Wsr 78, Arg 76, CG 92, Arg 57; Wsr 96, CG 65; Arg 84, Sent 64; CG 80, Hand 70: WV 53, ‘Sent 46, Intermediate Boys: Coll 57. Suth 46; WV 66, Sey 29; WV 63, Suth 40. Junior Boys: WV 55, Wsr 39; CG 48, Sent 25; Arg 55. Wsr 40; Suth 56, Bal 35; Coll 37, Hand 34; WV 57, STA 46; CG 42, Arg 35; Sent 48, Hand 33; CG 60. Suth 32; CG 74, Hand 35; STA 78, Coll 35; Wsr 47, Bal 38; STA 72, Suth 24; STA 69, Hand 28. Juvenile Boys: Suth 58, Arg 57; Bal 60, Wsr 26; Sent 34, STA 30; Hand 86, Col) Grey 20; Hill 50, Coll Gold 48; Arg 49, Coll Gold 29; STA 70, Coll Grey 7; Hand 43, Sent 36; Bal 52, Hill 32; Sent 45, Wsr 25; STA 39, Suth 38, Bantam Boys: Sent 39, Hand Blue 38; CG Red 65, Hand Gold 36; Hill Blue 61, Col! 6; Suth 39, STA 32; Sey 52, Wsr 42; Hill Red 82, CG White 12; STA 41, Coll 14; CG Red 5G, CG White 18; Hand Gold 47, Hand Blue 36; Hill Red 58, Hill Blue 31; Arg 25, Bal 24; Sey 33, Sent 29; Suth 51, Wsr 29; Rill Red 50, CG Red 43; CG White 29, Coll 22; Suth 42. Hill Blue 40; STA 31, Sey 22, CURLING See Howe Sound page 16 Norvan resumes season NORVAN SOCCER club resumed their season following the Christmas break with a goad win against Westhurn Canadian fast Sunday with a 2-0 result, both goals coming in injury time. . The first goal was'a nice effort by Dave Ball and the second a minute [ite on an individual effort by Clark Broliey. Andrew English, 2 newcomer to Norvan, played a strong game in his debut. Norvan’s next game is against Coquitlam Tayside at- Mundy Park, Coquitlam, on Sunday, Jan. 30. Kick-off time,is 2 p.m. cy os i pes ie ae Pamnenemace ; % ope ad | NEWS photo Terry Potors NORTH SHORE ski areas are offering recreational racing programs that are designed with the ex-racer and the recreational skier In mind. Many participants find the programs a welcome change from traditional ski lessons. Above, a skier gets some air at Blackcomb. a ) IN SKIING m/ SS PORTEPAL, 2) . ALL WINTER TIRES AT: CLEARANCE PRICES “TNVICTA GS” ws Starting From DECATHLON PISS /BORI3 SLI ‘Whitewall Size P205 /75R14 SLI P215 / 75R15 St2 P235'/ 75R15 S12 Starting Starting . From From Price $ 107.95 119.95 |. 120.95 | Size TU5/B5RNG OBL 8 FLY TOS/TSRIG BSL B PLY G75/R16.5 OBL 8 FY Price 63.95 67.95 Whitewall Size P65 / BORI3 SL! P185 / 80R13 SL! 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