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Home My WebLink AboutHuron Expositor, 2000-10-25, Page 1414 -THE HURON EXPOSITOR, October 25, 2000 Sports Rules of golf frustrating but they benefit players and game "What a stupid rule!" Many times over the years I have heard this expression. I'm sure I said it myself, when years ago, Craig Stadler was penalized two strokes for "building a stance" when he placed a towel under his knees while playing a stroke from under a tree. Perhaps Brian Gay uttered the same words when just a few months ago he waited too long for the ball overhanging the hole to drop in. He waited 14 seconds when the rule only permits 10 seconds. One stroke penalty! I. understand how frustrating the rules of golf can be for those involved in the sport at a competitive level. However,.I have a whole new appreciation for the rules of golf today. I have just spent three -and - a -half days at the lovely Markland Wood Country Club in Toronto. I was attending the advanced rules of golf workshop. I took along my clubs hoping that if the weather was good I might get a game. The weather did turn out to be lovely and we did get out on the course. Unfortunately. the only clubs that we had were those the instructor used to demonstrate such things as measuting two club lengths, determining the nearest point of relief, what is a stroke and what isn't, grounding the club - the list goes on. While the tee was an endless parade of happy Toronto golfers getting in some late season golf, the 21 By Carolonne Doig attendees (18 men and three women) discussed the intricacies of the rules of golf. From 8:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. we poured over the rulebook and the decisions book. We watched videos and television clips from golf tournaments where rules officials and professional golfers were involved in rather animated discussions about the status of their golf hall. We were given handouts and diagrams and case studies to do for homework that took each of us about another two hours each evening. The instructors were excellent. They have long been involved with the rules of golf and have served as officials at many international professional and amateur events. They have been involved in rulings with the big guys, and have had to give both had news and good news to the likes of Greg Norman, Mike Weir and Jack Nicklaus. They,know their stuff. There are 33 rules of golf. There is a Decisions Book, which is like a book of precedents, that is several hundred pages thick. The Decisions Book 'is full of situations that have occurred and have been ruled on. It is a great tool for helping the rules official determine what to do, but ultimately the official must make the call and his decision is final. Everyone participated in the workshop with enthusiasm and a keen belief in the value of interpreting the rules for the benefit of the player and the integrity of the game. On Sunday morning, there was an optional two -and -a - half hour exam, part closed book, part open book. No one opted out. It was a toughie. Some of the situations we were given and asked to determine the player's score were mind- boggling. Certification requires an 80 per cent grade and our marks will be mailed to us. I don't think you'll be seeing me in a blue blazer anytime soon. However, in addition to gaining more respect for the game of golf, those who play by the rules, and those who opted to take this tough workshop, I have a new- found respect and admiration for the rules officials who contribute to golf all around the world. They work tirelessly for golf and the evolution of the rules is directly attributable to them. You won't hear me say. "Well that's a dopey ruling," any more. Minor sports has anniversary bingo The Seaforth Optimist Club will be hosting a Much Music Video Dance on Oct. 28 at the Seaforth and District Community Centres. The pre -teen dance will he held from 6:30-8:30 p.m. and the teen dancewill be held from 9 to midnight. Halloween costumes are welcome but no face masks will be allowed. Tickets arc $5 for pre -teens and $8 for teens. For more information please call 527-1211. Huron Respite needs host families The Huron Respite Network is looking for host families to give caregivers a break by inviting children and adults to spend time in your home, or in-home providers to give caregivers a break by caring for children and adults in their own home. The Huron Respite Network provides both emergency and planned short-term respite for children, youth and adults in Huron County, through interagency co-operation. Make a difference! Support family life! Make new friends! For more information please contact the respite coordinator at 482-3115. Free Public Skating Free public skating is held at the Seaforth and District Community Centres every Sunday from 2:30-4 p.m. (except when tournaments are scheduled)." Thanks to the local businesses and community groups for sponsoring this skating time. This week's sponsor is Archies Service Centre. Minor Sports Bingo The Seaforth Minor Sports Council would like to invite everyone to its weekly bingo held every Monday from 7:15-10:15 p.m. at the Seaforth and District Community Centres. Come help celebrate the 10th anniversary on Nov. 6. All players will receive free coffee and a piece of anniversary cake and the jackpot will be $1,000. For more information, call the Seaforth Community Centres at 527-1272 or the recreation office at 527- 0882, RONA CASH SEAFORTH Please Note We will be CLOSED SAT., Oct. 28th at 2:00 I'M for inventory 744044 Church Services You are ,ra d to attend these area churches First Presbyterian Church Goderlch St. W. Seaforth Rev. Vandermey WORSHIP SUNDAY 11:15 AM Sunday School during Worship St. Thomas Anglican Church Jarvis St. Seaforth Rev. Robert Hiscox 482-7861 SUNDAY, OCT. 29th Service of Morning Prayer at 9:30 a.m. Catholic Church Saturday - 5:15 pm St. James Parish, Seatonh Saturday - 7:15 pm St. Josephs Parish, Clinton Sunday - 9:00 am St. Michael's Parish, Myth Sunday - 11:00 am St. James Perish, Seaforth Father Dino Salvador Bethel Bible Church An Associated Gospel Church 128 Main St. Seaforth Sunday Worship Hour 11 AM Wednesday 7 PM Adventure Club for Kids Youth Groups 9:45 Sunday School Pastor. Rev. Doug Conlveau 527-0982 Egmondville United Church Rev. Judith Springett Worship at 11 a.m. Sunday School • Grades 2 to 8 10 am. Nursery to Grade 1 11 a.m. NORTHSIDE - CAVAN UNITED CHURCHES Rev. Sheila Macgregor - Minister SUNDAY, OCT 29th Guest Speaker - Dave Williams 9:30 a.m. Cavan • 11 a.m. Northside ALL WELCOME, err , KNECHTEL Food Markets FALL SAVINGS 1ta LEAN GROUND BEEF 9 Ib. 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