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Blyth businesswoman in Cu THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 2002. PAGE 11.
- By Janice Becker
Citizen staff
When many people think of tug-
of-war participants, burly, brawny
men probably come to mind.
However, for a group of 11 young
women from all over Huron County,
stature is hardly an indication of
success.
Kelly Clark, a Blyth business
owner, could be described as petite,
but, as a member of the women's
Bluewater Tug of War team, her
fitness, technique and the team's
strategy are key to winning.
Only a puller since November.
along with Cheryl Thompson of
Auburn. Clark and her teammates
from across Huron County. are
not only gearing up for a season of
North American competitions, but
are planning for a trip to South
Africa in September to represent this
country in the World Championship
Games.
While the Dashwood-based team
qualified for the Worlds two years
ago, Clark says just four of the
current 11 member (only eight pull
at one time) were part of that
contingent.
The Bluewater Tug of War women
will battle in the 520 kg. class, the
lightest category. However, their
experience in provincial contests
where there are no weight
classifications, should stand them in
good stead. Here, they often pull
against 600 kg. Squads.
In Barrie and Embro pulls this
year, the team finished second both
times.
"Our coach, Jim Connolly of
London, says we are The lightest
team he has coached and we have
also pulled the most weight," says
Clark.
-To enable the team to attend the
Worlds, Clark says considerable
fundraising is being undertaken. The
very unusual task of roofing houses
is one of the tasks they do to raise
funds. Also on July 25, a tribute to
the Blues Brothers concert at Clinton
Slots will benefit the squad.
When asked what enticed her to
participate in a less-than
conventional sport, Clark says it was
the teamwork that is required. "No
individual stands out. Everyone has
to work together or it loosens the
whole team. It is also a great
workout."
Clark points out that it is strength
in the legs and stomach which is
most used, not the arms. With the
right strategy, "we can just hold the
other team until they tire out," she
smiles.
All together
The Bluewater ladies tug-of-war team had a little practice on Saturday when they appeared at
Clinton's Pluckin' Fest to take on challengers. The womens and mens teams will both be travelling to South Africa this September to compete in the world championships. Kelly Clark, a Blyth business owner, second from left, is amongst the pullers who will be travelling south.
(Vicky Bremner photo)
While most of the members on the
Bluewater squad are between 18 and
32, Clark says there is no age
restriction, just fitness,
_ Though the women pullers have
only been a formal group since 1997,
there is a history dating back to the
1950s for the men of the Dashwood
area.
The Bluewater Tug of War men's
team is also going to South Africa to
compete in the 720 kg. division.
Anyone interested in finding out
more about the Bluewater Tug of
War teams can check out the website
at www.tug-of-war.net. Individual
members may be contacted for
information about joining the squad
or donating to their interna-
tional competition fundraising
efforts.
Hullett PeeWees
trounce Brussels
An impressive effort by the Hullett
PeeWee baseball squad July 2
resulted in a decisive win against
Brussels.
Brussels got on the board first with
one run in the top of the first inning,
but were quickly overtaken by a
Hullett seven-run effort in the
bottom of the frame.
While shutting out the visitors,
Hullett racked up six in the second
and five in the third before Brussels
notched their second.
Hullett topped off their scoring
with seven in the fourth for the 25-2
victory, Homeruns were slugged by
Eric Caldwell, John Nurse, lballas
Good and Terry Radford.
Darcey Cook had nine strikeouts
through the first three innings with
Anthony Wilts picking up three
more in the fourth.
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Rough and tumble contest
It may have looked more like WWF than soccer, but this was actually just a friendly Mite
soccer game played last Wednesday night in Blyth. (Vicky Bremner photo)
Thunder wins
Solid defence in the second half
and a great game by Blyth Thunder
Losing
week in
Brussels
The final week of June was a
losing week for Brussels soccer
teams.
Newton 1 carne to town to take on
the U-9 squad and took a 2-1 win
home.
The U-17 did not fare any better;
losing 4-I to Drayton.
The U- 15 game was cancelled due
to graduation ceremonies.
Mosquitoes' goalie Regel Good
helped lift the squad to a 3-1 victory
over the Clinton Crunchers July 4.
Down by one goal early in the
match,. Blyth turned on the pressure
in the second half, tallying three
goals with Adam Young earning the
hattrick.
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