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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1981-02-18, Page 7Wheelchair basketball comes to area by Maine Towmbend Two of the top wheelchair basketball teams in Ontario - Kitchener -Waterloo Spinners and London Forest City Flyers - will vie for their conference championship in F.E. Madill Secondary School gym, Winghann on Sunday, February 22, at 2 p.m. Co -captain of the Flyers, Keith Cart- wright, is a former resident of the Blyth- Londesboro area. He attended public school in Blyth and high school in Clinton. His wife, Linda,_of Belgrave was a high, school student in Wingham. Cartwright, 33', broke his back in a farming accident in 1967. The nextyear, he and Linda moved to London, where he is now an underwriter for London Life Insurance Company. The Cartwrights have two daughters - Donna 13, and Patricia 9. Cartwright became involved in sport in • 1976 when a weightlifter from London and a-basketball-player-fromn T--oronto--founded- _- -- - the London and. District Wheelchair Sports Association of which Cartwright is now treasurer. - The basketball team was formed in 1977. They posted one win and six losses in their . first season, but canoe on strong Ln the se- cond with nine wins and one. loss. In Janury 1981, they were tied with Kitchener for top spot in the Ontario Conference of the National Wheelchair Basketball Association. The other teams in the con- ference are Scarborough, Niagara and Ot- tawa. Although many strong wheelchair basketball teams. exist in Ontario and across Canada, the five Ontario teams are the only Canadian representatives in.. Abe 150 -team NWBA. Cartwright feels at least three of ;Lite Canadian teams rank close to the top 50 American teams in the NWBA. This is the first season for the Ontario Conference in the National ' Wheelchair Basketball—Asseeiation. ' Previously, the five teams belonged to the Southern On- tario Wheelchair League (SOWBL). Cart- wright explains the difference between the two organizations. SOWBL allows able-bodied players to participate. This helps' smaller centres, that don'thave enough disabled athletes _. interekted in playing basketball, to form a team. NWBA permits only individuals who are permanently disabled and cannot play stand-up basketball, to compete. Wheelchair basketball has three classifications, which are defined accor- ding to the level of disability. Class 1 con- sists primarily of paraplegics to whom the wheelchair is part of regular life. Class 2 is made up of moderately disabled athletes. Class 3 is usually comprised of people who have had polio or amputations. Most athletes in Class 2 and Class 3 use the chair only for sport. A point system ensures that members of each class have equal opportunity to play. Class 1 equals one point; Class 2 is two points; and Class 3, three points. Combin- ed points of the five players on the floor at one time cannot exceed twelve. A starting example>a lay MAW. of three Class 3s, one Class'2 and one Class 1 for a point total of 12, Tearns can play with a point-total-belowtwelvee Rules of wheelchair basketball differ on- ly slightly from conventional ball. A referee is required to work three wheelchair games before he is considered qualified to officiate. A player is allowed to have the ball in the "key," the rectangular area beneath the basket for five seconds. In stand-up ball, a player is allowed three seconds. An athlete can push his wheelchair twice before drib- bling. He must remain seated in the chair at all times. If not, a physical advantage foul is called. Devices to prevent tipping, such as a roll bar at the front of the chair under the foot pedals or "tipping wheels" at the back, are part of a basketball wheelchair. If the devices touch the floor _while the player has the ball, a violation is called because the chair is considered part of the body. A player must have his wheelchair under control at all times. A basketball wheelchair approx- imately $500, and a repair kit is essential since the chair takes a beating in every game. The sport chair is lightermin weight th a regular chair, and the back wheels are slanted in to increase maneuverabili- ty. The basketball season. runs from September to April. Twelve regular season games are sandwiched between tour- naments in which teams often play - as many as three to five games in 48 hours. The K -W Spinners scheduled 50 games for the 80-81 season. Last September, the Forest City Flyers won a tournament in Rochester, New York. One of the best tournaments in On- tario is Kitchener's Oktaberfest. Last year, Kitchener placed second and London fourth out of eight teams. The tournament was won for the second consecutive year by the Col necticut Spokebenders - a team ranked close to the top ten in the NWBA. The game in Wingham is being spon- sored by the Awareness League of Physically Handicapped Adults. in Huron County ( Alpha Huron) as part of their ac- tivities in the International Year of Disabl- ed Persons. Tickets, $2 for adults and $1 for children under 12, will be available at the door. The contest will be the final game of the. regtilar seasonlorthe Kitchener -Waterloo Spinners and the Forest City Flyers. They will be going all out, vying not only for the Ontario Conference Championship but also for a better position as they head into the first round of NWBA playoffs. The game could below scoring. better wheelchair basketball teams keep scores low, stressing defence rather than offence. London plays man -on -man, while Kit- chener prefers zone defence. The Flyers and Spinners are well - matched. Both have players who have competed at Regional, Provincial, Na- tional and Olympic levels. Each year On- tario sends a provincial team to the na- tional championships. InNovember-1980; preliminary selections were made for the 1981 Canadian Games to be held in New Brunswick at the end of April. Of the 12 players and three alternates chosen, five starters were from Kitchener and four from London. According to Cartwright, Dean Mellway costs of the K -W Spinners is a world class athlete - one of the few Ontario players on the Na- tional Wheelchair Basketball' team, which has_c2mpeted in tournaments around the' world. The Canadian team stacks up well against international competition. When wheelchair basketball comes . to Wingham on Sunday, calibre of play will behigh and competition will be keen. GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18,18431—PAGE 7 Kingsbridge news Ralph.Austin wed in Caigary By Delores Van Osch Congratulations to Ralph Austin and Cathy Bodnar - chuck who were -married in Calgary. Alberta on Valen- tine's Day, February 14. Attending the wedding from here were Ralph's father, John Austin and brother, Joe and his aunt and uncle. Teresa and Joe Courtney. They will .Abe flying home this week and an open recep- tion is to be held in Ralph .and Cathy's honour at the Lucicnow-eounity Centre this Saturday evening. Mrs. Leinhardt of St. Clements has been spending the past week visiting with her daughter, Ann and Terry Dalton and family.. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Farrish Sr. are enjoying a winter vacation in Florida. Joe Van Osch was among the many Co-op members who enjoyed a three day bus trip last week to New York. touring some farms there. Brian Van Osch and Peter VanDyke are attending a two„ Ridgetown course at Ri_ getown Agricultural - College •on tile draining. Both' are employed by Scott Tile Draining Com- pany” Ripley. Clarice Dalton. her daugh- ters, Bridget, Jackie. and Maureen Chilton and her husband. Ed and children. an Bernie. Ed and Jim Van Osch spent the weekend with 'Bruce and Ann Pritchard•"of Milton and enjoyed a week- end of skating and skiing: Joe and'Thelma Van Osch and family visited at Ayton on Sunday with her parents, :Mr. and 'Mrs: John Moyer. Jack and Rita Tigert have received word that their son. 1Glen. who has been in Cal- gary. Alberta since January. has obtained employment. Sheila Nelson and -son, Daniel off Calgary, Alberta, have been visiting with her parents. Jim and Yvonne Sinnett and family. Jim and Yvonne Sinnett," Jimmy. Bonnie. Linda and Sheila Nelson and sore; David enjoyed a week's vacation at Greenbay, Wisconsin and returned home last Friday. Bill and Ann Van Osch recently -attendees -a -Mass -and--._ - dinner in honour of Ann's aunt' and uncle, Mr. and. . Mrs. Tony Peters-Gogel's fiftieth wedding anniversary' in Goderich: Also attending from this area were Brother O Carl Voll and Jack Van sch, Lucknow. Home with' their parents and family for . the weekend were Tom Sinnett who is attending George Brown Col- lege. Toronto, and Ed Sinn- ett, who is attending Georg- ian' Bay College. Owen Sound. • Dan Wilson is on vacation from sailing and is holiday- ing with his wife. Eileen and children. THE SEPARATE SHOPPEiri laiditeoER, CLiiriT®ii fig s. • (NEXT TO CAlAPITie L'S MEWS AGt) Kingsbridge Kurricullum Grades seven and eight completed their mid year exams this week. The annual Garvey Public S'peaking' Competition for grades four to eight will take place at • the school this Thursaa-y afternoon. The winner. of " the latch hook wall hanging made by grades seven and eight was Betty Lou Dalton. Proceeds go totthe Students' Council: Area couples return from Puerto Rico Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Fisher of RR4 Goderich, Mc. and Mrs. Grant Stirling and Mr. and Mrs. Chester Sturdy of Goderich Township and Mr. and Mrs. Glen Webb of Dashwood have all returned home from a vacation in San Juan, Puerto Rico. They retilrned home in time for last week's stormy weather. Mr. and Mrs. Fisher report the holiday offered a plea- sant change with weather in the eighties. Even though they ' had some rainy weather, it was perfect for a holiday. Sincere sympathy is ex- tended to the family of the • late George Robinson of Carlow. Mr. and Mrs. Robin- son came—to the Goderich area in 1968 and have made many friends here. Sincere sympathy to Iarry Jeffrey and family of RR5 Goderich whose father Ellis (Bob) Jeffrey of Goderich passed away on Sunday, February 15. Congratulations to Lynn Turner of Auburn and Wayne Allin of Colborne -_ Township- _'whose wedding was Saturday, February 14 in Auburn. 1VIr: and Mus.. Earl Shier = wood. were in Corunna on Saturday for the weekend to visit their. daughter Mrs. Gordon Dawson and family. On Saturday they attended *t. If you re NEW IN TOWN and don't know which way to turn, call the (itirrmme* hostess of 524-9676 You'll be glad you did tj,L) ksammaimanmornommailt oiborne corner Gertrude Kaitting, correspondent 524-2076 the piano recital which was held at St. Mary's School where their granddaughter Davina Dawson played two piano numbers. Last year, Davina played at the Festival in Sarnia and is planning to take part in the Festival again this April. • Card Party Colborne Township Recreation Committee spon- sors euchre and card parties in Colborne Township Hall the 'second and fourth Thursdays during the winter months at 8'p.m. Last week they had a fairly good atten- dance again and many said they had a pleasant and en- joyable evening. Winners at cards were: ladies, Mrs. Les ( Phyllis ) Pitblado and Mrs. Bob (Enid) Jewell; gentlemen, Raymond Haggitt and Cecil Pollock. Next card party will be Thursday,. Februarv26 at 8 p.m. CREWEL EMBROIDERY The ' crewel embroidery class sponsored by Tiger Dunlop WI, with leaders Mrs. Mollie Sutton and Mrs. Gertie Snyder met in Col- borne Township Hall Mon- day, February 16 for their last .time and made plans for Achievement Day.. The members have been busy and had a splendid showing of pictures, cushions, wall hangings and various other articles at this meeting. A few of the class members have been in- terested in the crewel craft before and displayed really beautiful articles: Members brushed up on the various stitches and talk- ed about Achievement Day plans and display for same. It is hoped that most of the members will be able to at- tend and bring their crafts because this is a perfect time to viewthe displays of other classes and get new ideas. UNDER".. NEW MANAGEMENT We are pleased to announce GODERICH FROSTED FOODS Is under the new management of JACK WENZEL Jack and butcher. Sandy Brown, will do their utmost to maintain the high quality of standards that you have come to expect from Goderich Frosted Foods. NEW OWNER'S SPECIAL... COUNTRY STYLE SAUSAGE ONLY si 59 Seo us for reasonable prices on (Cut. Wrapped and Frozen) CUSTOM KILLING & BUTCHERING °Now taking orders for HOPPER FED TENDER LEAN BEEF Fresh Quality Meats and Frozen Foods GODERICH FROSTED FOODS GODERICH 65 HAMILTON ST. PHONE 524-9672 JUST OF THE PARKING LOt REHIND-!KICKERS OPEN DAILY NEW HOURS: Mon. thru Sat. 0 0171-6 pm/Fri. to 94,m FOR AFTER HOURS SERVICE PHONE: JACK...529-9813 or SANDY -529-1542 • While membbrs enjoyed a social half hour all joined in presenting the leaders with small gifts as expressions of appreciation for their effort and time and help learning this craft. . W.I. Tiger Dunlop Women's In - Tile loans available Agriculture and Food Minister Lorne C. Henderson has announced that another $4 million will be made available to municipalities for tile drainage debentures in the 1980-81 fiscal year. Henderson said that half of the sum represents an addi- tion to the current budget, bringing the total tile drain debenture budget for 1980-81 to $27,000,000. Id'addition, addition, another $2 million has been returned by some of the province's municipalities and will be reallocated to others. The entire $4 million will be distributed on a pro rated basis. 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