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Home My WebLink AboutThe Huron Expositor, 1985-10-09, Page 7SPORTS Broomball comeback not easy Sometimet a person should take note of the things going on around them and see it as a.sibu that whatever they're doing is not meant to be. I mean sometimes it would be a whole lot easier. After about a five-year absence from the sport, I decided this year I would play broomball. And, in fact I was quite excited about the prospect, but things have not been going smoothly - to say the least. My first task of course was to root up some of the old equipment - a task I thought wouldn't be all that difficult since sporting equipment around the Mcllwraith home • never seems to get disposed of. I was wrong. . Mom started a new tradition. It seems with all the kids out of the house she found it the opportune time to, shall we say, "clean house," and the equipment vanished via a garage sale. No problem I thought, I'd just round up SWEAT SOCKS —by Heather Mcllwraith the gear another way, and if [ had to I might even buy some new stuff. That worked to some extent. Unfortunately though my well intentioned plans went astray - what's new? I'd forgotten one crucial component. Shoes are the key to broomball success or at least to some maintenance of stability on the ice --in other words they can be the most important piece of equipment a player owns. The only problem is at the time I'm writing this column I don't own any. Seems when my body decided to grow up tri feet didn't. For some strange reason they rebelled and decided to remain children size, something that has plagued me considerably in past years but hardly as much as it has these past two weeks or so. • Needless to say I haven't seen any broomball action to date and the season starts, tonight. Ido have a pair of,shoes on the way but just how soon they'll get here is anybody's guess. In the meantime though I suppose all I can do is "reminsce about the days of old," and hope that when my feet finally do touch ice I won't make a terrific fool of myself, or prove a disability to my team --that is if they'll still have me. Cold weather golfing requires .foresight Scotland, the home of golf, is not always a weather watcher's delight. I remember working at Gleneagles where it rained almost every day for a month. The golf courses were always busy! No wonder.... if you had paid a small fortune for a golf holiday in Britain and this was your one -day -in -a -lifetime -to -play - Gleneagles, well you'd play in any weather. After all people on vacation have been known to do all manner of things they would never do at home. However, I had some difficulty understanding the local scots and their love for golf. While on the train to Dundee I had ample opportunity to view golfers from the train windows since almost every little town or village in Scotland has at least one 9 hole course. The sun was shining (somewhat unusual) and the golfers were out in force. The temperature was 30 degrees B.C. (that's before centigrade for all you youngsters out there). It was darn cold with the wind coming off the North Sea. At that time in my life I had not yet been bitten by the golf bug and could not understand anyone who would bundle up and h^ -rel out in the cold to chase a ball around an icy field. They say the worst fanatics are converts. I may be a convert but I'm no fanatic. I am most definitely a warm weather golfer, however playing in colder weather is not all that bad if you do it right. W hen the temperature goes down I don't need the binoculars to watch for the half dressed sun worshippers. Everyone is bundling up to ward off the wind and cold. The trick is to dress warmly but still be able to move. tRemember when you mom used to bundle you up to send you outside on the rink.. .you were warm but if you ever fell down you needed 3 people to get you on your feet again ). One necessity for golfing in cold weather is the windbreaker. It is light, roomy, and best of all it locks out the biting wind that can carry away so much body heat. Nylon rainstyle pull -on pants are also ideal cover You're Invited to Our GRAND OPENING CLINTON ENGINE SERVICE on OCTOBER 18th & 19th Official Opening October 15 at 267 Victoria, Clinton (Adjacent to Clinton Auto Parts) 482-5322 DROP IN.. during our Grand Opening and discuss your engine needs! OPENING SPINALS ON THE GREENS by Carolanne Doig ups to keep the legs warm. [ring underwear is a staple in most Canadian wardrobes and this can be a real season stretcher for avid golfers. Most golfers prefer double layered under- wear with soft cotton against the skin and warm wool on the outer layer. Wool is the best material for socks, slacks, sweaters and hats. It has lots of give, is light in weight, and keeps you warm even when it is wet. Cashmere which highlights all of these above factors is the preferred wool with most golfers admitting that the extra cost is worth it. The less expensive choices of lambs wool and shetland wool are also popular. Keeping the upper body warm is very important. A turtleneck sweater under a V-neck or cardigan is standard with many golfers and the increasing popularity of sleeveless sweaters is due to the ability to give extra warmth to the torso without bulking up around the sleeves. Most Canadians are well aware of the merits of keeping the feet, hands and head warm. Most of our body heat is lost through the head, and with ears being sensitive to the Water Well DRILLING W. D. Hopper and Sons 4 MODERN ROTARY RIGS Neil Duni Jim 527-1737 527-0828 527-0775 cold and wind, it is wise to wear a toque or • stocking cap. Feet can be kept warm with extra socks and there are even fur lined golf spikes available for the real snowbirds. Waterproof shoes are an asset but wool slacks will help keep even damp feet warm. Your hands must be kept warm when golfing. They are your only contact with the shot. A golf glove on each hand helps. Also sheep skin mitts to wear between shots or a kangaroo type pouch to warm the hands, both ideal for golf. Pocket hand warmers, are another popular portable way to keep your fingertips in the game. Whoa now! What about the warmup? It's important at an§ time to warmup, but absolutely necessary in cold weather with simple calisthenics (jumping up and down, touching your toes, knee bends, for exam- ple). Add some torso twists and swings with a weighted club or a couple of clubs at once. Concentrate on making a full shoulder turn. Then hit balls beginning with short shots and ending up with the longer clubs. 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