i a a 4 t b i vv rf ” fielder, his skill to move with the 20 ~ Wednesday, May 13,:1987 — North Shore News | Sports. ar eryaea: price Serer Waiters ready for [Connelf bounces THE THIRD annua! Capilano Coca Cola Classic Waiter’s Race is scheduled ‘o take place May 20. A total of 50 teams of waiters from Vancouver and North Shore restaurants will sway across North Van- couver’s Capilano Suspension Bridge in competition to decide the fastest and highest waiter in the world. Each team member will run one length of the 450- foot-long, 230-foot-high Capilano Suspension Bridge, carrying a wobbling tray of Coca Cola Classic. The fastest combined score of speed, minimum spillage and least rule infractions will decide the race's winner, : Along with the fame and notoriety, contestants will compete for vacations to Victoria and Seattle aboard Helijet Airways and the Princess Marguerite with ac- Fitness no |problem| for. focal | player From page 15 “‘ourrently co-captain with the . Capilano College Blues. . “Ym proud to have been selected,’” he says. “‘It shows a fot ‘of responsibility to be chosen as the team ieader.”’ But being named most. valuable player of a recent tournament involving several of Western Canada’s best . teams might convince the coaches that Celebrini is worthy of a national team position. . Though his life may seem to revolve around soccer, Celebrini-is also dedicated to his school work. Currently an A-student, he has immersed himself in science courses, hoping to obtain a degree in physiotherapy. He is attending Capilano College on an athletic scholarship and has received ‘offers from Simon. Fraser University and the University" of British Columbia to. continue his education and his soccer. 5. Early this year, he was playing soccer up to six times.a week, and his dedication to the’sportand ‘to school forced him to quit his job. - “Putting that much concentra- tion into soccer has made studying difficult,’’ he says, “but it was all or nothing.” The national team emphasizes fitness, but that has posed no pro- blems for Celebrini. When he is not playing soccer he puts himself through a- strenuous jogging routine. _ . Originally a midfielder, — Celebrini changed position when» he arrived at Capilano. . Head coach Joe Iacobeilis mov- ed him to the backline, a decision Celebrini is happy with. ‘1 feel re- ally comfortable there,”’ he says. “Because he has been a mid- ball gives him an edge over his counterparts on defence,’’ says lacobellis. ‘“‘He is not afraid to move ‘forward with the ball either.” ; Celebrini claims to have no single special talent, only ‘‘playing soccer the way I know how to play.” . ‘ Celebrini has worked hard, both academically and in soccer, to get where he is, and with a decision from the national team imminent, his hopes are high. While most of us never realize our dreams, Celebrini is well on his way to making a reality of his. commodations at the Mayflower Park Hotel, and prizes from Vancouver Helicopters, Harbour Ferries, International Plaza Hotel, Lonsdale Quay Hotel, Grouse Mountain and Kodak. Other prizes will be awarded for the funniest cheerleaders, the best dressed competitor and more. The Capilano Coca Cola Classic Waiter’s Race will be held from 9 to 11 a.m., May 20 at the Capilano Suspension Bridge and Park, 3735 Capilano Road, North Vancouver. The competition is open to waiters and waitresses of North Shore hotels and restaurants. Everyore is welcome to attend as a cheerleader or spectator and admission to the park is free. tennis rankings NORTH VANCOUVER’S Grant Connell travelled to Europe in March and April for a four-week tour that took him to Belgium, nance and Austria and moved his doubles ranking up 38 positions to 0. 94, : ; This makes Connell the highest ranked Canadian on the doubles computer ahead of Glenn Michibata who is ranked No. 95. 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