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Show Going for gold Boot Camp at The Canyons James Southam becomes the third man in three races t o * " 1 a U.S. gold medal. Thirty Two brings retailers to Park City to demo next year's gear. Please see B-9 SPORTS EDITOR: AdiaWaldburger 649-9014 ext.l 13 Please see B-3 sports@parkrecord.com SAT/SUN/MON/TUES, JANUARY 8- I I , 2005 IN THE B SECTION Weather B-2 Scoreboard B-4 Recreation Report B-6 Business B-9 Leaders on the prep links Masters ski racing Deer Valley will be hosting the opening events of the 2005 Masters Jans Cup, this weekend. The two slalom races at Deer Crest are part of the Utah Winter Games. The Jans Cup races are the premiere events on the Intermountain Masters Tour, which Jans has sponsored for the past 14 years. The races are open to racers 21 years old and older and feature world-class courses on the Olympic venues. Register by calling Steve Linck at (801) 201-9384 or check www.deervalley.com. The 2005 Jans Cup Schedule is as follows: Jan. 8-9 Deer Valley SL/SL, Jan. 29-30 Park City GS/SL, Feb. 26-27 Snowbasin GS/SL, March 18-20 Park City SG/GS/SL. Winter league The Winter League at Heber Valley Gun Club begins Thursday, Jan. 6 from 6-10 p.m. The league runs eight consecutive Thursdays with make-up sessions available on other days. The league is open to the public and members and all skill levels are welcome. For more information, call Wendy Mair at (435)671-2365. Drop-In dodgeball Park City Recreation is offering youth and adult drop-in dodgeball at the Park City Racquet Club on Monday evenings. Those interested in participating may drop in from 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. for $5.50 per time. The youth division is for ages 1 3 - 1 7 years old. Call 615-5400 for more information. The Miners state championship golf team boasts leadership, talent and skill By APIA WALDBURGER Of the Record staff A lew months after the stunning win that followed a sudden-death playoff at [he stale championship, the Park City Miners golf team is already starling to set goals for next year. Before they take that next step, or swing, some members of the learn should be recognized as an example of the talent, skill and dedication that took the Miners from a good team to the best in the slate in one season. Danny Clark, Senior- team captain Head Coach Tim Jeffrey looks to Clark as the leader of [he team. "He's the learn captain, the inspirational leader. All the boys look up to him. At State, they really wauled to win il for Danny, because he wasn't in the playoff. One kid was even willing to give up his spot, which is a good example of how much they admired him throughout the season," said Jeffrey- Clark is also responsible for the humor on the team. "Danny's humor keeps the team loose and lakes the edge off a hi I." said Jeffrey- Clark's humor sets the Miners apart from their competitors. "We just always try to have fun. All of the other learns seemed like they weren't having fun. but when we saw each other on the course, we'd have fun. Keeping il light and having fun makes you play better.' said Clark. He attributes his success this year to being on the team all four years. "The experience was big and being named team captain this year boosted my confidence." said Clark. He also receives great support from his parents. SPORTS G ALENDAR High School Sports Boys' Basketball. North Summit vs. Lyman Jan. 8 Park City @ Union Jan. 11 South Summit @ Juab Jan.12 Park City vs. Uintah Jan. 14 South Summit vs. North Summit Jan. 14 Winter Sports 7 p.m. Cross Country Skiing Senior Nationals - Soldier Hollow Jan. 3-10 9 a.m. Snowboard 7 p.m. Slopestyle-PCMR Jan. 8-9 7 p.m. TBA 7 p.m. Recreation Sports 7 p.m. Park City Recreation Services (615-5401) Girls' Basketball North Summit vs. Lyman Jan. 8 Park City @ Union Jan.11 South Summit vs. Juab Jan.11 South Summit @ North Summit Jan. 13 Park City vs. Uintah Jan.14 Hockey Park City vs Murray Jan. 13 Swimming Park City @ Logan Invite Jan. 8 Park City @ Carbon Jan. 11 Park City @ South Summit Jan. 13 Wrestling Park City vs. Uintah Jan. 6 Park City @ Tooele Toumey Jan. 7 Park City @ Tooele Toumey Jan. 8 Park City @ Union Jan. 12 7 p.m. 5 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. Adult Drop-In Dodge Ball Monday Adult 6 v 6 Soccer Tuesday Men's Adult Basketball Thursday 7:30 p.m. 6 p.m. 6 p.m. Weather Hotline (cancellations) 615-5432 7 p.m. Basin Recreation Fieldhouse (649-1564) 5:45 p.m. 3 p.m. 3 p.m. 3 p.m. Adult Drop-in Soccer Mon. Wed. Adult Drop-in Lacrosse Mon. Batting/Golf Cages Drop-in Sun. Adult Rag Football Sun. 8 - 1 0 p.m. 7:30-10 p.m. 10 p.m. 9 a.m.- Noon 4 p.m. 6 p.m. 3 p.m. 8 a.m. 7 p.m. The National Sports Foundation is offering Learn to Fly Ski Jumping camps this winter. Camp dates are Jan. 14 & 15, Jan. 21 & 22, and Feb. 11 & 12. For more information, contact Nancy Hendrickson at 645-7660 ext. 104. SCOTT S\U& PARK RECORD (From I to r): Ryan Smith, Danny Clark and David Cunningham show that their golf team was No.1 in the 3A State Golf Tournament this year. The three men. along with Zach Fisher and Barrett DeWald (not pictured) led the team with their consistent play and commitment to the Miners squad. w h o traveled to every t o u r n a m e n t the M i n e r s c o m p e t e d in, and helped the team in any way they could. Clark h o p e s to a t t e n d the U n i v e r s i t y of California, S a n t a B a r b a r a in the fall and walk o n t o the golf learn t h e r e . "I have a c h a n c e at il, probably. Il d e p e n d s on how well I d o this s u m m e r . C l a r k plans to s p e n d the : P l e a s e s e e P a r k Citv B-8 Park City jumpers shine in New York Lindsey Van out-jumps the men in Lake Placid event By ADIA WALDBURGER Of the Record staff Tile women without an Olympic event continued to prove their worthiness last weekend at the 50th Annual New Year's Masters Ski Jump Event held in Lake Placid. N.Y. Athletes from the National Sports Foundation (NSF) that train here in Park City dominated the field. The event, which is a Norlh American series, will help prepare both the men's and women's teams as they head into international Continental Cup competition. "Its just good to compete against each other. It prepares you for a higher competition level." said Park City's own Lindsey Van. On December 30, Van stunned the competition with the longest jumps of the day, beating all of the women and all of the men. Van jumped distances of 125 and 122.5 meters tin the 120-meter jump, earning her 240.5 total points. "1 really like jumping the jumps at Lake Placid and I'm jumping well, so il worked out." said Van. Jessica Jerome was close behind wilh jumps of 114 and 111.5 meters, combined for 193.9 points and a second-place finish. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE NATIONAL SPORTS FOUNDATION Jessica Jerome, Lindsey Van, and Alissa Johnson swept the competition. Alissa Johnson took third with jumps of 110 and 107.5 meters. On Saturday, the three women swept the top throe places again wilh big jumps on the 90-meter Olympic jump. Van had jumps of 129 and 126 meters. Jerome finished with a pair of 117-meter jumps and Alissa Johnson turned in jumps of 108 and 106 meters. According to Van, the women's strong performance sets a good base for the remainder of the ski jumping season. "I think when one of us does well, the others follow. It's a contagious thing when one docs well. 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