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Clinton News-Record, 1985-5-29, Page 18Page 16—CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, MAY 29,1985 Sports From the stands By Anna Marejko Share the road • " Motor vehiclists beware - its bicycle - check the brakes regularly. They are one season. of the most important elements when riding C Children, youth and adults, their tires a bike, so if they don't work, don't ride.- need your hands tosteer,and in some pumped, their brakes in working condition you 1 the brakes, eore carry all and their chain well oiled in anticipation of cases apply summer rides. But they must remember books, bags and the sort in a carrier or in a that they're not the only ones on the road. knapsack on your back. Cars, which are bigger and -move at a much - traffic signs are put up for all vehicles. A out there toobicycle is considered a vehicle and is re- quired to follow the rules of the road. - 'never ride out between parked cars because moving vehicles won't be able to see you until you're in their lane. Another thing to remember about parked bars is pro- viding enough space so they can open their door. quicker s peed a When I was a kid, 10 speeds were the thing •to have. Now its BMX bikes. You know the type that are built to withstand any punish- ment a tough youngster can dish out. I believe they are now being made for adults as well. This bike allows the rider to travel over the roughest terrain, thanks to its sturdy build and special features. But to ride them safely, it is , strongly recommended that helmets, knee and elbow pads and gloves be worn. For those who are really into the sport and travel from place to place to compete, specialized equipment includes padded pants. Glancing through a catalogue the other day I came across all of this equipment and wondered if some day cyclists wouldn't be wearing all of this equipment while riding their BMX bike down the street, just in case they don't land on their wheels when they jump off the curb at the corner, or maybe just for style. I even imagined telling younger people ' "when I was a kid" all we did was hop on our, bikes and take off. Then again, maybe all of the safety equip- ment should be worn on the streets. There are more and more cars on the streets these days, as well as more cyclists as young and old think of the fitness benefits. - • The Kitchener news recently reported that three cyclists were killed in the city - during 1984. But at this early stage of the bicycle season, there have already been two people killed. The • reasons are probably complex, but taking a few precautions while on the road could prevent an accident. Here area few tips: • - use an elastic or bicycle pant clip to pre- vent your ,pant leg ,from getting caught in the chain • from across the province. Local riders will CLINTON- A new arid exciting sport that also be in-- action. You won't want to miss is sweeping North America will make its debut at the Clinton Spring Fair on Satur- your chance to see the Middegaal brothers day, June 1. This will be the first event.of its of Clinton f I band J ul Parke fromacfoarquhar town kind at the Spring Fair. Varna iii action. CRC Productions, of Clinton, will' be pro- The track will be constructed on the ducing the ATV Supereross show and con- structing the track cornplete. with jumps. horsdifferent k in front of s the featured and. fromg hairpins and big berms that will test the best • of .rider skills and prtrvidc exciting race ac- the Stock ol burning Mp lito the high $ revving g tion for the fans. alcfor grabs inpurse money and prizes it Will A great night of entertainment can corbe ning in be a night of eed and action. Don't miss it petted as rider pre-entP^��re corriin;, p - avoid ruts, gutters, drains and con- struction sites. Not only are these hard on your bicycle frame, they can throw you off the bike. - when riding at night, remember to use lights and fluorescent tape on your bike. Try to wear light colored clothing as well. Since motorists share the road with cyclists, they should remember to drive more cautiously during bicycle season. Motorists should remember that cyclists need some room, not an entire lane, but a lit- tle room. Forcing them off the road could be dangerous because their tires may slide in the gravel, causing the cyclists to fall. Forc- ing them too close to a curb could result in the same accident. The one thing that bothers me about motorists was their eagerness to honk their horn at cyclists. Having been honked at a few times during my cycling days I know that it results in little but scaring the cyclists out of five years growth. When a car's in the way of a cyclist, they don't honk, they simply wait for the car to move or go around it. ,One way of preventing an unforeseen acci- dent when parking a car, is to look to see if a cyclist is headed in your direction before opening the door. Cycling is fun, a cheap means of transportation and good exercise as long as everyone remembers to share the road. ATVs to race at Spring Fair Goderich windsurfing, Regatta t 2, -197, Regatta stc,phc'r' 13cach, 51. C Ilii 47 Church St. Goderich (519) 524-9603 TORY Mc©ONALD Pointers and Setters are a special breed of dog, and those involved in the Canadian Open Shooting Dog Championship held last week at the Hullett Wildlife Area will agree. Men and women were out to test the skills of their dogs against the best'in Canada and the United States. (Anne Narejko photo) Sportsmen gather at Hullett Wildlife Area By Anne Narejko CLINTON - If you like dogs and horses then you'd love taking part in, or following the Canadian Open Shooting Dog Champion- ships. On May 16, sportsmen from Canada and the United States gathered at the Hullett Wildlife Area for five days of rigorous track- ing, testing the endurance and skills. of both man and animal. However, it's not all work. Many lasting friendships are established during the five day event. The seventh annual Canadian Open drew a record entry with 46 entries in the shooting category and 36 in the derby (two-year-old dogs and under) category. "You really have to enjoy the sport," commented Field Marshall Jackie Bedard of Cambridge. "You go out in all kinds of weather - rain, snow or cold. One time we came back covered in ice." The shooting dog championships do not re- quire the use of any firearms. The dog's task is to locate the birds ( which have been previously set free in the fields) and point. They are not allowed to chase the birds. "In the spring we use quail and in the fall pheasant. In the mornings we go out, throw the birds down and hope that they stay close by," explained Ms. Bedard. The owner, or handler, follows the Jogs on horseback.:The horse is not to be used as an aid, but only as a mode 'of transportation. The most common type of horse used is a Tennessee Walker "because"they are the most comfortable for long distance riding," said participant Dick Moore. How do you win the $1,750 first place prize or the $1,000 runner-up prize? It sounds simple, but hours of training goes into a winning dog. In order to enter, a dog must be registered in the Field Dog Stud Book and have placed in a recognized open shooting dog, open all age or open derby event. The dog may be handled on foot or horseback, but mounts are to be used only for transportation. The judges (Floyd Hankins, of Tennessee, and Dewey Mullins, of Kentucky) set the pace. The exemplary shooting dog is one that displays an intense desire to find' game, a keen nose to detect game and the ability to quickly locate game by body scent. The dog should also display staunchness, intensity, positiveness, and style on its point as well as honor all commands. A dog that fulfills all of the requirements in a bold and natural manner will be con- sidered a champion over a dog that per- forms mechanically. The championship draws both profes- sionals and amateurs. Mr. Moore, who only - "dabbles" in •the sport, explained the ex- penses can run high. Most participants have more than one horse to avoid overtiring their animals, as well as several dogs, usually Pointers and Setters. A trailer is required to transport the. horses and a large automobile to pull the trailer. Most participants use a pick-up truck with special compartments to carry the dogs, or put the animals in cages and carry them in larger cars such as station wagons. But the satisfaction the participants receive from the sport outweighs the costs. During lunch they discuss the chase, the best dog, the best trainer, the best horse. Very seldom does the conversation drift to another topic, proving they really do love their sport. Each handler uses two dogs, and these two were eager to get into the action at the Cana- dian Open Shooting Dog Championship.' Although it is called a Canadian Championship, the majority of conipetitors were from the United States. ( Anne Narejko photo) Tennis anyone? Good News! The Clinton Recreation Committee will be offering both Adult and Youth tennis lessons. The instructional program• will be opsin to individuals ages 8 and over. Participants will he required to provide their own tennis racquet and three tennis balls. Should you be interested in enrolling in this program then contact' the Clinton Recreation (Office at 482-3398. More details will be announced m next weeks column. lit Kids l it Kids' The Clinton Recreation Committee will be offering a "Fit Kids" program for Children ages 8-12 years. This IFFIFIFT Appliances ?loo �y THE INCREDIBLE MAY 1, 1985. 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More information will be announced in next week's column or you can contact the Clinton Recreation Office at 482- :3398. The program will be limited to 20 participants per session 10 weeks ). Make plans to have your children be part• of Fit Kids:: Turn to page 17 7‘.404 Dc&'tc2 CHRYSLER GOES ONE BETTER! Financing 99% '85 MODELS ON SELECTED 1985 PLYMOUTH HORIZON 5 DOOR Hatchback sedan finished in Ice Blue & complimented with deluxe cloth & vinyl bucket seat interior, dual remote mirrors. AM radio with electronic tuning. digital clock. rear defroster, tinted glass, rally road wheels. plus all other manufacturers standard equipment. STK 85292 Manufacturers Suggested List Price Clinton loses 4-1 to London i The German -Canadian soccer team from London, loaded with talent and experience, bombed the Clinton Men's tears, 4-1 on May 25. The Clinton players were out muscled, hustled and out scored by a team of veteran soccer players. The . 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