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Show 800S .£-S istfin&ooG^/w \ ; ^ ^ *rT T-8 t Sat/Sun/Mon/Tues, December 6-9, 2008 The Park Record B-6 said, 'I loved it.'" Besides the enjoyment thjs kids are getting out of learnin the game, the organizers of th Ice Miners have made sure the league is cost effective in thesa tough economic times. It waT $350 to sign up for a year bu now, halfway through the seasprj Feldman said that he will cut a deal with anyone who wants to^ join. The rink also has plenty og youth equipment, for ;pare.T$& scared to spend a fortune only t] have their kids quit the following year. Sponsors like Humpt Dumpsters, DC Transport^ Dolly;S Bookstore arid Gear) Construction have 'also coriij aboard to defray coasts. ; "We?re: frying, to make it • affordable as possible," Feldmai • Continued from B-1 REC REPORT CITY MOUNTAIN RESORT PayDay and First Time lifts are open, serving two runs. The base.depth is 20 inches. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For up-to-date information and ticket prices, please visit www.parkcitvmountain.com or call (800) 222-PARK. . . t (..• THE CANYONS RESORT Local youth learn sport of hockey The Canyons opened Friday, Dec. 5.The High Meadow and Saddleback Express lifts are open, serving three runs. Hours are 9 a,m. co 4 p.m. Please visit V 5 www.thecanyons.comformore Information. DEERVALLEY DeerValley opens Saturday, Dec. 6. For more information, call (435) 649-1000 or visit www.deervalley.com. GORGOZAPARK Gorgoza Park (operated by'PCMR) has changed its opening date to Dec. I3..A. limited number of tubing lanes will be available, and the miniature snowmobile track and Fort Frosty kids' play area will not open until there is adequate snow. For more Information, please call (435) 658-2648 or vjsit www.gorgozapark.com. UTAHOLYMPJC The Park Is open from 9 a.nvto 6 p.m. daily. Expert guided tours are offered dally at the top of the hour from 10 a m to 4 (xm.Watch athletes cra(n or check out our upcoming Olympic winter sports competitions - event season begins Oct. 20 and runs through . Feb. 22. Free admission to the Park Includes a self-guided tour of competition sites, Alf Engen Ski Museum and the 2002 Olympic Winter Games Museum. For more information and a schedule of events, please call (435) 658-4200 or visit www.otvparks.com. ; v i £ > ' • , • • • ' • • • V - ; ; - * • " • - - ' ' ' * ' ^ & J * $ > ? ? ? ; > I & ^ : ' • • " . • ' ' ' r1- • •:".'.••:;•• WHITE PINETQURING 4 White Pine Touring operates 3k, 5k and r l Ok groomed loopsforclassic and skate skiers.The tracks will open, as soon as there is enough snow. For more information, visit www.whlteplnetouring.com or calk(435) 649-8710. ,,v> r • • . , • . . ' • - • • • : : • • '•'• ^ v > . ^ ; v f i ^ ^ ' - " - - • • • • " • ' SOLDIER HOLLOW ; v • ' • ' • • • • • > The crossL-country ski trails and tubing hill will open-as. soon as conditions^permit. The Park City Ice Arena offers public skating, drop-tn' tfme' sfotsfor'different age groups', speed skating drop-in, Learn-to-Curl classes, Adult Skills & Drills classes and . Stick & Puck sessions.The monthly schedule ^available online at www.parkcityice.org. UTAH SKI RESORTS ^ Alta, Brian Head, Brighton, Snowbird and Solitude are open. For more information and a full snow report, visit www.skiutah.com.Wolf Creek and Showbasin are slated to open this weekend. , V . , :• • • > . - '.,-••• WASATCH-CACHE NATIONAL FOREST : The Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National has closed gates on some forest roads as a - protective measure against the impacts of wet weather travel. Motorized-wheeled vehicles, including ATVs, motorcycles and trucks.traveling on anyOportion of a; closed road are violating afforest closure order and subject to citation's and finest Backcountry skiers, hikenj; and other .non-motorized' users will be gllqwed to travel on > closed roads throughout the winter season. For more information ion road closures, Winter Travel Plans, and: travel maps contact die Heber-Kanias"Ranger District at J t ^^R, " TjJP^k' was a lot of interest in keeping the program going even after some glitches in the previous year's program. He immediately got certified so he could contribute. "It's been a part of my life and I want my son to.play," he said. His son, Marc Jr., is among 98 kids who signed up to play this year. This is much bigger than last year's program and seems to be a sign that hockey is fast becoming an important part of the Park City sports landscape. "It's been well received from a community perspective," Colaizzi said. Half of the children in the league are new players and the rest have played at Park City in the past or in the Salt Lake (eague. Because the kids are young and many are new to the sport, practices focus mainly on drills and fundamentals. A fair amount of kids have taken the rink's Learn to Skate Class to get comfortable on ice, but there are a few still learning. "We on going around curves, playing scrimmages, practicing our edges and crossovers," said seven-year-old Mite Luke Moeller. "Right now, it's skate, skate, skate, skate> skate," Feldman said. "It's better to be the best skater than the best player." The response from the kids has been nothing but positive. "This is my favorite sport," said Alec Smith, 8. "I like it because it's really fun and a lot of kids learn. Its also good exercise. ; said. DAVID RYDER/P«4flK RECORD Mite coaches Marc Colaizzi, left, and James Soderborg start practice on Monday night. Mini Mites coach James Soderborg said that the nijw league has saved him a lot of gas and hassle. Soderborg grew up-in Salt Lake City playing hockey and signed his boys up to play there a few years ago. Before the Ice Miners, that meant many trips up ; and down the canyon. Even last year, he had his boys in both the Park City and Salt Lake leagues. But this year, his focus is firmly planted at home. "When the program started, I wanted to help," he said. "It's nice to have a program where you don't have to commute." Twice weekly, Soderborg heads to the rink to work with the small athletes. He said that the kindergartners seem to learn best through games like "Red Light, Green Light" and tag played on the ice. "At that age, they learn skating without knowing they are skating," he said, smiling. Soderborg has two girls who are more into figure skating than hockey, but he's hoping that they soon switch. One young girl who doesn't need any encouragement is Luke Moeller's sister, Madeline. She says she loves the speed and roughness of the sport and has encouraged a number of her school friends from Parley's Park Elementary School to join her. "I just think its fun." she said. "You get a lot of exercise and you don't even realize it. It's pretty tough and hard." Their dad, Mark, has also got in on the act. A former freestyle skier, he had never tried hockey until his kids started playing. Since then, he has joined adult programs offered at the rink. . "It's the most fun I've had in my life," Mark said. Hockey mom Beth Sears hasn't started playing yet, but said that she loves watching her son. Carter, learn. Her husband, Mike, grew up playing the sport and insisted their kids learn it as soon as they could. "The rink is beautiful...and the coaches are so patient with the kids," she said. "It's the first sport we've tried that my son - Need a SHORT-TERM Loan? Have GREAT Collateral? 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Monday - Friday 7:30 am to 6:00 pm'Saturday 8:00 am^:0p,pm>, ,-,• * * + * I Buy 2 Entrees limit 2 coupons per table Dine in only / $5.00 Cork Age www.quickdrawfinancial.com PARK i Receive $20 off your check Phone: (435) - 655-3608 email: info@quickdrawfinancial.com * • ' - Also; -.furid-raisers^Hke Thl Christmas for Kids eventJ at thj Basin ''Recreation,7vFieTd Houet this Saturday^' ah;cr;"- Luj Robitaille's celebrity game making a difference. Later in th$ season, the Ice Miners will do fj fund-raiser with the Utalj Grizzlies minor-league hockej team. They arc also, trying to make** sure thai all kids, no matter what level, feel welcome. Feldman" said that his own son, Daniel, isn't nearly as good at hockey a he is at other sports, but he ju loves participating in th program. He said he understands that some of the more advanced kids will still go down to Salt Lake to play on the more established teams, but he envisions that the Ice Miners will soon get to that point. Playing in the league is a commitment- just as with most sports. There are two practices a week, plus games most Fridays or Saturdays. But Feldman is convinced that the kids are ? having so much fun, they barely.^ notice. j For more information the team, www.pcicemtne.rs.org. Christmas for the KidS(i Fundraiser will take place this>j Saturday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the,j Basin Recreation Field House. ^PURPLE SAG » - D -'•.'. . -.-,- \ - * "AMERICAN WESTERN CUISINE" ! "j^^M^Jm>-,.A • • 2700 Rasmussen Rd. next to Summit Storage - 1 mile East of Jeremy Ranch Exit on the Rasmussen Frontage Road For a Service Appointment please call (435) 940-9999 Park City Chrysler Jeep & Dodge Service Department r I I I 0 3 :*, J BUB m^mmmnamms^kmmmmmmmmam $19-95 I I Chrysler, Dodge & Jeep Vehicles Only. L .ir 1 10% discount 11 I Cannot be used in conjunction with any other coupons rk«,.l r\_J & c Jeep 1 Vehicles V/-L:J_. (-i_i.. 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