Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 25 Page 26 Page 27 Page 28 Page 29 Page 30 Page 31 Page 32 Page 33 Page 34 Page 35 Page 36 Page 37 Page 38 Page 39 Page 40 Page 41 Page 42 Page 43 Page 44 Page 45 Page 46 Page 47 Page 48 Page 49 Page 50 Page 51 Page 524 FOCUS - SEPTEMBER 2016 “The judges base scoring on a lot of factors: your skills [the manoeuvers done during the routine], how tight your body stays throughout, as well as the height and difficulty of the routine.” And just like many top skaters, Clayton has a “signa- ture move” he often incorporates to awe the judges. “It’s called a ‘half-out,’” he says. “It’s a double front flip with a half-twist, ending up on my feet.” Following his win at the Easterns, Clayton set his sights on the Canadian National Team. The leap, he re- calls, turned out to be surprisingly manageable thanks in part to a key intangible factor. “To get on the National Team, you have to be able to execute a particular sequence of moves to a standard. Again, it came down to fear factor: I didn’t have any fear, so I mastered it quickly. If you’re scared, you likely won’t make it.” Since he joined the National Team two years ago, Clayton has competed at the Canada Winter Games, a pair of national competitions, and two Canada Cups. His next destination will be even more exotic. “Because I came second in double-mini at the latest nationals, I’ll be part of the Canadian team going to New Zealand this October for the Indo-Pacific Games.” Clayton’s training regimen is intense. “Core training is critical,” he explains. “But also shoulders, and a variety of small muscle groups.” Bulk, in the weightlifting sense, is not a gymnast’s goal, Clayton explains. “In the gym, we use only our body weight for exer- cises. The object is to develop flexibility, because that’s the most basic physical skill you need to be successful. Clayton seen here showing off some of his past trampoline medals. He is looking forward to his next competition, the Indo-Pacific Games, this October. Good luck Clayton. Bouncing (continued from page 3) Photo by MARYANN FLEMING Port Perry Residents Love Canadian Tire Canadian Tire is a household name and is a place where you can buy almost everything you need. While they offer everything from camping supplies and sports equipment to house wares and decor items, the retailer is best known for their automotive department. Canadian Tire has won this year’s Readers’ Choice Award for Best Tire Retailer. “We would like to thank the readers for voting for us and thank all of our customers for trusting us with the automotive needs,” says owner/operator Terry Leitch. Fall is just around the corner and it’s the perfect time to start shopping for tires. Canadian winters can be very harsh and you want to make sure that your vehicle is ready for the road. Visit Canadian Tire to see the selection of winter tires that are avail- able for your vehicle. If they don’t have the tires you need in stock they can order them in for you. Talk to their friendly and knowledgeable staff to find out what type of tires would be best for your vehicle and budget. Canadian Tire offers a huge selection of winter, all-season and performance tires for almost all makes and models. Once you’ve made your choice, you can rely on Canadian Tire’s technicians to put your new tires on your vehicle. You can also count on them for tire rotations, balanc- ing and alignments. Quality Tires. Quality Service. Automotive Service Experts left to right: Robert Landry, Jen Andrew- Fischer, Dwight Hadden, Gerry Mitchell, Mike Leitch, Mike Sankey, Dale Forsyth, Mitch Barker. Absent: Chris Shinas, Louise Stubbert. We’re proud to be voted BeST TiRe ReTaiLeR. Thank You Scugog! 905-985-7341•Canadiantire.ca 14325 Simcoe Street, Port Perry Monday to Friday 8am – 9pm Saturday 8am – 6pm • Sunday 9am – 5pm