Boxing program fs a full body workout From page @4 weren or child to be berier able ro protect themselves in our sometimes violent soci- ety, For more information call 904-9653, If you like the idea of try- ing out training in the “noble arc” but work downtown, then you might want to check our a place called Main Event Fitness. The gym is owned and operated by Sid Williams and the connection to the North Shore is thar he is the younger (mach younger, I’m told) brother of hockey legend and West Vancouver resident Dave “Tiger” Williams. Sid, in fact, played hockey ata competitive ievel but switched to boxing while still a youngster. He competed as an adult, representing our country along the way before deciding to set up his own gym right in the heart of Vancouver. Like the previous- ly mentioned facility, Mr. Williams works with people from all walks of life. He believes that a well- ‘coached boxing program is 3 complete body workour thar will develop one’s cardiovas- cular system and build mus- cular endurance. All the while one earns proper and practical seif-detense tech- niques. His client fist includes doctors, lawyers and busi- nesspeople, though he also works with active amateur and professional fighters. Add to that list several profession- a! puck handlers as well as future NHI. hockey players who use his trainin methods to get ready for their gru- elling season, It’s casy to understand why his coaching is in such demand. To reach Main Event, phone 889- 8666. Whether you decide on one of the above locations or another martial arts i um, it may be worth ing this alternative method of physical self-development. It certainly isn’t for everyone but if you do click, you'll find yourself involved in a sport that has given us some of the fittest athletes on the planet. Ler’s ger rrready to rumm-bble!. Shane Collins is a physical trainer, athletic coach aud marathon swimmer. He is also a professional speaker on the subject of sport and health. / NORTH VAN GIRLS SOFTBALL REP TRYOUTS September 11th and 12th Squirts PeeWee Bantam Midget (1988 & 1989) (1986 & 1987) (1984 & 1985) (1981, 1982, 1983) 2:30pm 8:30am 10:30am 12:30pm All tryouts to be held at LOUTET PARK (17th St. E. and Rufus Ave.) For information cail: Paul McKey 983-2276. a ae Er Joni Soccer fever is heating up!!! Your Vancouver 86ers kick off their 1999 Play Off Run. Expe zience Play Off Fever, 86ers style! ek oN} é foot af | north shore news © WEST Vancouver's David Rutledge fin- ished Sunday’s rain-cur- tailed Formula Atlantic race in 21st. Rains slowed the race which ended under a full- course caution after 31 laps, instead of the scheduled 38. The 21-year-old, racing for Forsythe, Keg Restaurants and SPORTS Rutledge homecoming disapp SmarVire, started in ninth position. Rutledge and Rocky Moran Jr. made contact in lap 23 on tura six, but both con- tinued as the rain increased. Four laps Jater, rookie William Langhorne took the lead for good. Kenny Wilden and Andrew Bordin were see- ond and third. Series leader Anthony Lazzaro was sixth. Rutledge completed 24 Wednesday, September 8, 19S9 - North Shere ! ews - #5 laps when the race way called. His fastest lap was 1:32.81 and top speed 69.082 m.p.h. Rutledge aiso had a bumpy vo fn practice sessions, On Sunday morning he slid into the runoff at turn one and hit the tre barriers, causing dam- age to the front wing of his sar. Saturday morning's prac- tice ended early after he put his car into the tire barriers on Snowbound Youth Reach Peak 7th Annual Fundraising Event Sun. Sept. 19, 1999 9:11 am - 12:11 pm Ambleside Park West Vancouver, B.C. Together, we “relay” can make a difference. GOLD SPONSORS gucad Fa £2 eankot Montreal ints Former North Vancouverite Brian Westerlund, racing, for Global Intertainment, retired from the race after nine laps because of contact. He finished 22nd after starting in the 18th spot. The race will be aired Sepe. 14 at 8 p.m. on CTV SportsNet. turn 12, — Bob Mackin For the fast four years, Team Snowbound has taken their participation very seriously. While they did feel good about raising money for Lions Gate Hospital's Emergency Services, they also had their eyes on a prize -a family pass co Grouse Mountain for each member of the team. “Our six members really worked together as a team,” said Nick. “We held bottle drives, washed cars, and sold cookies. This past year, we even got corporate sponsorships char helped us reach our goal!” But inspice of entering the world of high finance at such early ages (7 w 15 yrs), when asked what popular community event was, their faverite part of the they replied: “Bouncy castle. And the people who dressed up as pigs!” For infermation on climbing into a youth team of your own. call the RELAY HOTLINE at 984-3782. tees | LIONS GATE HOSPITAL De aT Prcenaiprnousi(Corers @ paar