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Times-Advocate, 1996-01-31, Page 14Page 14 Times -Advocate, January 31, 1996 This Week in Sports... • Snowmobilers form partnership ., page • Free throw competition - page 17 North American kickboxing champ lays it on the line for karate class Shively is honest and up -front when talking about the sport of kickboxing warning students It's a "school of hard knocks" Chris Skalkos T -A staff LUCAN - The students of Dan Bell's Lucan Karate School had a special guest visit their club last week. Steve Shively, the North Amer- ican Welter Weight Kickboxing Champion was in Lucan signing autographs and talking about a form of martial art that has been grow- ing in popularity. Shively is in London training for a world title fight in Grand Rapids, Michigan on Feb. 18. His in- structor, Leo Loucks, lightweight kickboxing champion from 1986 to 1988, is also a friend of Bell and it wasn't long before Shively paid Bell's karate class a visit. But what was originally planned to be a kickboxing demonstration turned out to be a speaking engage- ment and autograph signing ses- sion after Shively arrived with two broken toes and a few sore ribs he sustained training with Loucks the same day. "Kickboxing is a school of hard knocks. Breaking your toes, knuck- les and ribs are common," he said. Shively was up -front and honest about the sport of kickboxing ex- plaining you can't be afraid to get hurt and the best way to learn it is to get in the ring and "take your lumps." ;,: t As the name suggests, kickboxing is a practical form of self-defense. which combines karate with the punching techniques of a boxer. It is very different from most other Brave souls. James Forbes, left, and Melissa Laprise, right, boxing champion Steve Shivley during an autograph session fighting disciplines because of its aggressive nature. Unlike karate students who pull their kicks and punches at the last second when sparring, kickboxers spar full contact. "You connect with your op- ponent in kickboxing, you're out there to hurt or get hurt. Five rounds in the ring is equal to five days of pain," he said. After taking 10 years of karate, Shively decided he wanted to try kickboxing because it was more physical. He said it suited his straight -forward nature and he liked the rough aspect of the sport which focused less on movement than karate does. "In karate if your hand is down the [instructor) tells you to keep it up, but in kickboxing if you drop your hand you get hit," he said. However, like karate, kickboxing is also a mental discipline." Fifty per cent of the battle is in your mind. If you're confident the chances of you winning are better." Seven-year-old bowls 214 game at Town and Country Lanes Ron Dann ZURICH - Seven-year-old Kevin Ducharrne, a Youth Bowling Coun- cil (YBC) bantam division bowler at Zurich Town and Country Lanes, rolled three strikes and five spares to score a 214 game and 110 pins over his 104 average in league bowling Saturday morning. It was his first ever 200 plus game and he could not hold back his excitement, as with a smile a mile wide, he told coaches Ron and Jean Dann "I bowled a 214 game...I can't believe it...I can't believe it." Another nine-year-old, first year YBC bowler Brandon Overholt, in- cluded five strikes in a 208 game to score 99 pins above his 109 aver- age Saturday. Bluewater Association celebrating 25 years The Bluewater Five -Pin Bowlers' Association, at its January meeting Sunday at Molesworth, began plan- ning a celebration to recognize the 25th anniversary of its founding in 1971. Three hundred special 25 year Bluewater pins will be created as arrangements are underway for a special May dinner meeting cele- bration. Booster championships The Bluewater Association's Booster Club Zone 'T', three game, pins over average rolloff will be completed by April 14 leading to the Black Tower Provincial Cham- pionships May 11 at Welland. Team tourney underway The Bluewater Association Brack Tower, five week, 15 game pins over average league round of the Provincial Team tournament is now in its third week at Bluewater D/C Associations including Clinton, Goderich, Molesworth, Listowel, Lucknow, St. Marys and Zurich. , deliver a side kick to North American Welter Weight Kick - at the Lucan Karate Club Tuesday. said Shively and like all other mar- tial arts kickboxing also teaches self-discipline. "It's an excellent form of self- defense but I tell the kids not to use it on the street unless they absolute- ly have to. Kickboxing is better kept in the ring," he said. Confident he will claim the world welter weight championship in two weeks he said he will return to teaching kickboxing in his home state of Michigan where the sport is gaining popularity. The next time he visits Bell's school he said he will do it as world champion but the title will never change his philosophy about the sport and he will always be hon- est with people who are con- sidering taking up kickboxing. "I know a lot of kids who have tried and' and didn't like it because it was so rough 'I always emphasize it's not foie' evetyboby'ani1 there's lot of pain involved," he said. Exeter wil ost Col and Mas t rovincial 'championship EXETER - Exeter has won a bid to host one of the most prestigious curling events in the province. The Exeter Curling Club will .,play host rink to the Ort C ing Associatio ters Provincial 1997. Scheduled to take 6, 27, 28 and 29 next year,, j.-'-' vent will bring 64 of the p nce's best curlers to Exeter`a ith the media coverage which, ure to follow. 'You're going to see sour st curling in Ontario rlgh eter," said hosting comm airperson, Jim De Block. The four-day event will at estimated 1,200 people to txet- w3 , Brand De Block said local busi- ness owners will benefit from in- flux of spectators who will need to hook accommodations, dine at lo- cal restaurants, gas -up their cars and perhaps do a tittle shopping while they're here.' Ontario Curling Club mem Don Boyes, put forth a bid f eter to host the games in i98 no one expected Exeter wo it. "Its an honor to ha tial playdowns in E kind of surprised to 131ock Have a sports tip? Call the'T!/nes-Advocate ° 23$;/137 1, -ii Youngsters learn squash basics Gary Buan EXETER - The South Huron Racquet and Fitness Club is up and running teaching arca youngsters the fundamentals of squash. Exeter resident Jamie Dougall, an avid squash player, has organized a weekly open house at the club. Every Saturday morning Dougall takes timo out of his schedule to teach squash to anyone who wants to come out and learn. Dougall decided to organize the event to try to get younger people in- volved in squash. He hopes younger people will become interested in squash at an early age so they can appreciate it in the future. To date he has nine children who come out on a regular basis. Currently, the club has 54 members with most of them usually competing at least twice a week. It offers a two-level facility with a furnished upstairs viewing lounge, a modern weight room complete with a five station universal free weights and a computer- izedd exercise bike. For five dollars non-members can access all the facilities on Saturdays with in- struction from Doughll. Dougall said that squash is an excellent activity to kccp people in shape during the winter months. "Squash is good for your cardiovascular, hand -eye coordination, agility, and concentration," he said Dougall enjoys teaching youngsters about squash. He usually sets up a different event every week so they learn about competition. He strives to teach them something new. "I go in there and try to give them something to remember each week," said Dougall. Hawks on a roll with nine goal winnin, Darren Kints closes the door on Mitchell stopping 47 shots Chris Skalkos T -A stag the first period as Seaforth up assists. confidence in all three of the HENSALL - They're at it again. matched Exeter shot for shot but Joe MacDonald contributed with . team's goaltenders and they have The Exeter Jr "D" Hawks are on the Hawks began to wear the an unassisted shorthanded goal been rotating them in regularly. another winning streak with nine Centenaires down in the second that was much needed to keep his Jason Glavin had a solid per - consecutive victories following a and third creating a series of two team in the game. formance blanking Hagersville on 3-1 win over the Seaforth Cente- on one scoring opportunities and However the Hawks owe the vic- Jan. 19, Nahrgang used his size to naires in Hensall on Sunday. outshooting their opponents 39-22. tory to one person. Goalie Darren repel 22 shots from Seaforth on The special home game was Dave Nahrgang came close to re- Kints saved his team from certain Sunday and Kints has been sensa- played in Hensall on Superbowl cording the team's first shutout defeat stopping 47 shots from a be- tional throughout the season with Sunday, because the Molting among the three goaltenders, how- wildered Mitchell team who the league's best average. Hawks were hosting an Old-timers ever, a Seaforth powerplay goal couldn't make a deal with the devil Consistent goaltending has been hockey tournament in Exeter on midway through the third ruined for a goal. the main ingredient for the Hawk's the weekend. his bid for a perfect game. "We were outplayed for the current 28-2-2 record and will like - Chris Kennedy re -discovered his Exeter fans wondered how the whole game. They were the better ly remain so as they finish their scoring touch pounding home two Hawks would perform going into team for sure," said Revington. regular season with only five more goals for Exeter in the second pe- Sunday's game after being man- Mitchell is currently battling games remaining in their schedule. riod after taking a picture perfect handled by the Mitchell Hawks Parkhill for the fourth playoff spot "In order to be successful we pass from teammate Sean Friday. in their division. They were desper- have to have the goaltending at any McCann. Mark Livermore also Exeter walked away with an un- ate for a win Friday. level and we are getting that right picked up an assist and the two deserving 3-2 victory over Mitch- "They played like they needed to now," said Revington. combined again to set up Ken- ell after being grossly outplayed for win more than we did but we still Exeter has only two more home nedy's second goal in the third. three full periods. came away with the two points; he games remaining. They host North Jeff Glavin scored what proved to Greg Dalrymple scored twice, said crediting Kints for a game- Middlesex on Feb. 9 and Lucan . be the winning goal in the second once in the first off a pass from saving performance. "He seems to Feb. 16 at the South Huron Rec- with Steve Farquhar and Brian Ryan Chamney. He popped the always play well against Mitchell reation Centre. Gardner notching assists. game winner in the third with Craig and he was the difference." The game remained scoreless for Corriveau and Jeff Glavin picking Revington said coaching staff has Jt • streak Sean McCann picked up two assists In Hensall on Sun- day feeding trigger -man Chris Kennedy with a couple of thread -the -needle passes.