SCOTT WOOLLEY has come home for a rest, but if the 22-year-old skier had his way, he would still be com- peting in the 1985 World. Cup circuit in Europe. | By JOANNE MACDONALD | Woolley, a North Van- couver resident in his second year on the development team of the Canadian na- tional ski team, was forced to give up on the rest of his season when he missed a turn during his second train- ing run at Wengen, Switzerland and hit a snow | fence. Woolley says he knew halfway through his fall that he had broken his left leg. .Woolley is-no stranger to ski-related accidents. Last year, he fell during the first race at Schladming and tore the ligaments in his left knee and leg. It took seven mon-: ths of rchabilitation to make it back onto the. team, and coaches reportedly said Woolley was performing well this season. : . Two years ago, ‘he broke his left elbow and three years ago, Woolley had an opera- tion on his left knee. ° But he is philosophic about his experiences. : ‘It’s just the nature of the sport, and I’m a little more unlucky than most,” says Woolley. ‘I’ve always had a knee problem, but the doc- tors don’t really know what causes all this trouble.’* The ‘setback. means _ another delay in his move up from the development team to the regular national team. Ski spill puts dream on hold A move up the ladder de- pends on a skier’s points and ranking in the ski world, with each competitor being required to place among the top 150 skiers in order to earn a place on the national team. . Woolley is optimistic, however. He says he plans to return to the racing world, although with his latest inju- ry, he says he could be in a © cast for up. to six weeks. The injury was a spiral break and forced Woolley to remain in traction in Switzerland two weeks before returning to Canada. According to the skier, injuries to downhill specialists are not uncom- mon, with three already oc- curring on the Canadian team this season. West Yancouver. resident Wade Christie, also a ‘member. of the development team, is counted among those injured on the World Cup circuit this year. Woolley says his long term plans includes coaching and perhaps a return to school to study business management in the construction field. He’s not predicting how much longer his 15 year ski- ing career will last, leaving that decision on hold until his leg heals. “This was the. hardest break to handle. mentally. - When. 1 fell, my leg was ‘totally detached from the rest of my body,”’ says Woolley. ‘It was tough to take, because it’s much easier to train after a broken leg rather than after a knee injury.”” The faa Bank of Montreal now offers a unique loun service to North Shore residents. Call one of our loan professionals today. 665-2770 - 4 oe NEWS photo Stuart Davis SKIING IS over for this season for Scott Woolley, who took a tumble while racing with the Canadian. national skiing Fi Trip around the South Pacific for only $1375 frem Vancouver. We have direct service from Vancouver. So you won't have to worry about wrestling your luggage through U.S. customs. Nobody offers better fares. Or better service. We have a host. of tours and packages to choose from. Plus you can really score big in CPAir's “Travel Bonus Program? Starting in Nezember well give you same carrier service from Vancouver to New Zealand. Call your Travel Agent or CPAir at 682-1411 or outside Vancouver, 112-800- 663-3502 toll free. For travel April thru August. Min/mas . stay, pre-booking, change and cancel- lation penalties and other conditions - apply. Subject to change. Canadian ransportation Tax extra, For travel during the shoulder season - September thru Navember-to Sydney, Australia, with stopover privileges in Honolulu and Nandi, the above fare applies if tickets purchased before March 31,1985, Subject to government approval. Call us Ist. (52-\fae Official Airline of EXPO 86, Vancouver » Bi DRIB400 G/FAR/RUL/6 + Reg'd TM of Canadian Pacific Limited.