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IN THESE days of specialized athletes competing in specialized sports, there is a fascination and healthy respect for the all-around talents of the triathlon and

‘biathlon athlete.

Honing one’s skills and level of expertise in more than one sport is the ultimate challenge that appeals to the 20 members of the fairly new Triathlon/ Biathlon Club operating out of RecCentre Karen Magnussen.

Led by accomplished triathlete Jill Mullen, members work on swimming, biking and long distance running.

Aged 18 to 60, most of the members started out as runners.

“But they’ve become inter- ested in strengthening different parts of their bodies, rather than just a few specialized ones,"’ explains Mullen.

As a result, triathletes are less likely to become injured, she has observed.

The club is flexible, placing participants in different training groups based on their current level and goals.

Members are encouraged to design their own personal train- ing schedules by choosing from a number of options for swim- ming, biking and running workouts, some of them through regular recreation cen- tre programs.

They run, for instance, with a 50-member running club, also led by Mullen.

| A triathlete is busy almost every day, with a weekly sched- ule that might include four runs, three swims and two cy- cles. ° .

With numerous triathlon competitions. scheduled

throughout B.C., Mullen, a .- fitness instructor, saw a need *

for forming the club last year. “It’s nice-to train with other

RECREATION NEWS

Triathlete club offers challenge

out how much you should run, cycle or swim — and when to put it together,”’ says Mullen.

Mullen’s club formed back in September and felt ready to start putting the activities together in one session this January. They held a mini- triathlon, Feb. 25, at Ron An- drews Pool.

The triathlon at U.B.C. was the first major goal members decided to work towards and all 20 members competed March 11 in the 15-mile cycle, five-mile run and one-kilometre (indoor) swim.

It was good preparation for the spring event in Whistler, in- volving a lake swim, 40 km cy- cle and six-mile run.

Mullen expects more people to be joining up in the warmer months — when ocean and lake swimming isa little more at-

-. tractive.

She is also looking to see more women involved in the future, as they become less concemed about the endurance level required of the sport.

At present the ratio is only four women to 16 men.

Membership costs $10/ month, although anyone wishing to attend the Masterswim and Swimfit

“workouts could do so through their North Vancouver Recre- ation’ Commission ‘fitness disc or by paying drop-in fees.

For more information con-

. tact Jill Mullen at 986-5012 or

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SPRING IS springing, and many youngsters are anticipating another enjoyable season with the Lynn Valley Little League.

There’s a place for all ages, Starting with the five and six year old T-Ball division, and ending with the Big League division for 16 to 18 year olds.

Formal registration has already taken place, but it is still possible to sign up by calling Fred Sekora, 985-2841 or Kathy Spence, 985- 6801.

The season gets off to a great start with an opening ceremony, April 22, 14:30 a.m. at Kilmer Park.

Many kids get their first taste of the sport with t-ball, a game designed for kindergarteners and first graders to teach the fun- damentals of the game.

There’s no pitching; the players bat the ball off of a tee. Parent participation is required.

Seven and eight year olds go into the Pee Wee division where modified baseball rules are played

yy. Coaches pitch to their teams and

parent participation is essential. The minor division encompasses

League is

9, 10, 12 and 12 year olds, while the Major League takes in 10, 1! and some 12 year olds, depending on the skills of the individual players. :

The minor division teaches more team skills and individual devel- opment and. introduces rule changes to ensure player involve- ment.

A try-out session will determine which kids can go into the major league, which goes by official litcde league rules and features post- season tournaments.

Thirteen year olds can go into the Junior division, which goes under official major league baseball rules, while 14 and 15 year olds enter the Senior division, re- quiring advanced baseball skills.

“Serious basebali’* is played in the Big League division, for 16, 17 and 18 year olds. | .

The Lynn Valley Little League goes by the age of the child on July 31. Games are played until late June, followed by post-season tournaments through July.

The goal of the league is to allow players to enjoy playing while developing their individual and team skills. :

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Except for gloves, all equipment and uniforms are provided by the league.

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