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WH1TBY FREE 'PRESS, OLYMPIC SPECIAL, FEBRUARY 10s,1988, PAGE 09 <D ig~a'y~ irie~ r <Z lym iMc An. off-the-wall winter activity Snowboarding, an "off-the-wall" winter activity that combines elements of surfing with skiing, is new toCanada but has the potential to become, big, says a Pickering retailer of the speciai 'boards. "It's becoming incredibly popular," says Troy Cook, manag er of Surf. Paradise in Pickeinig, which has sold about 100 snowboards this winter. And Cook says that initial popularity may only be the tip of the iceberg for the latest sport on the snowy siopes. The sport has been alive in the U.S. for about nine years now and locally, says Cook, has begun to at- tract many young skateboarders because of the similarity of the skils involved. "It's bulit like a big fat, downhill ski," says Cook of a snowboard.- "'You can reaHly get control of it on- ce you get used to it. And it's amazng what theseTkids can do." Many snowboarders In the Toron- to area now go to Kisslng Bridge in Glenwood, N.Y." or to nearby "toboggan" 'his to test their' abilities. That's because Ontario ski reorts can't yet accommodate snowboards, says Cook. But that is likely to change. Dagniar Ski Resort, north of Pickering, has plans to build a snowboard siope, that includes troughs in which boarders speed up and down the sides, as well as freestyle areas.ý But for Iiow, says'Cook, Ontario ski resorts "are turning away thousands of dollars worth of business." Cook also notes what distinguishes a "true snowboard" -a board that has a full métal edge and a petex base which permits control. True snowboards must be used on resorts which accom- modate snowboarders. Boards range in size from 150 to 200 cmn. -shorter than water sur- fboards -and ran ge ini price from $169 for beginners to $600 for racing or trick specialists. Surf Paradise DENISE KELLY, who hopes to make Canada's 1988 Olympie cycling team, demonstrated to students at R.A. Sennett has four locations, two in Toronto, one in Burlington and the Pickering store. Cook says his store, which he believes is the only one east of Toronto to seli snowboardsi* aise selis- surfboards, sailboards, skateboards and boogie boards (conÏcave, thin, balsam wood boar- ds used for shallow water surfing). "I've been in this business for nine years," says Cook, as he predicts big business for snowboarding in Canada. There is also a magazine f or sn 'owboard enthusiasts, the San Fracisco-based International Snowboard Magazine. It includes action photos and profiles of some of the professional U.S. snowboar- ders, a directory of locations where snowboarding is permitted (Mt. St. Louis/Moonstone is the only On- tario listing in the February edition), and reviews of boards by the pros. of boards by the pros. the proper way to ride a bike. The show was part of the school's torch celebrations. Free Press photo Free Press carrier contest winners Winners in The Free Press 'What do the Olympics mean to you?' con- test for newspaper carriers are as follows: First prize, Andre Marois, 11, who won a Wheelies ' pass pack; second, Shawn Macaulay, 7, who won five movie rentais from, Ban- dito Video; third, Chris Macaulay, 9, who received a gift certificate from GNU Books. FIRST - ANDRE MAROIS The Olympics is a special event which occurs every four years. I think the olympics is an excellent idea to show what talent the world can produce. I would like to go to the olympics because I'd meet new people and learn new things about them and their country. The olymf- pics should be a peaceful gathering between nations and to me it proves that at any given time or place the people of the world can get along. THIRD - CHRIS MACAULAY, 9 The Olympics te me mean "Feelings" for the song is sung with emotion. The olympics also mean challenge, for the sports are played for medals such as Gold. Olympics mean having a chance to meet other people in bard to get to countries. So everybody cheer. "Go Canada Go". You c an bea wînner wîth our range of ne w and used cars! GaMo.Officiai Olyniplo Spo-nsor to, the CalgaryWi'nter Ganles. SECOND - SHAWNMACAULAY, 7- The Olympics are important to me because they represent the countries of the world alI together. in one place. Canada is my country M and I'm happy to be here for this special time. f STUDENTS AT PALMERSTON public sehool braved a, cold windy day to-show their version' of the Olymple sym- bol. Free Press photo We Will Do Anything fil To Be Your Favorite Restaurant The Garden Gate Restaurant at Cullen Gardens (300 Taunton Rd. W. Whitby) is open for lunch & dinner 7 days a wee. 11:00 arn - 10:00 pm For Reservations. oeil: 668-606(Whitby) 294-7965 (Toronto) r- - -M