— YMCA ts budget friendly The Langara facility can help those looking for an affordable way to get fit and have fun this spring By AGUSTINA COCCARO ith classes winding down and Wee: season right around the corner, there is no better time than spring to join a local gym and get in shape for summer. The Langara Family YMCA offers a wide variety of programs and activities at an affordable price. For $46 a month plus tax, plus a $50 one-time join fee, students have full ac- cess to more than 50 group classes, a pool, sauna and steam room, squash/ racquetball courts, a complimentary fitness orientation, free lockers and free parking. Members also have access to all oth- er YMCA facilities in Vancouver. Annie Lin, who works at the Langara Family YMCA, said this spring they will be featuring boot camps for people who want to jump start their fitness. They will be available in May at no ex- tra cost. The YMCA also offers a financial aid program for those who may not be able to afford their programs, because as arts and science student, Emma Taeb points out, “$50 a month is still pretty expensive for some. I think it’s very convenient, considering it’s so close to school, but it could be even more af- fordable for students,” she said. “We offer financial assistance through the YMCA Access Program for anyone who faces financial barriers to participating at the YMCA. The YMCA believes that no one should miss out on pursuing a healthier and happier life,” said Kelly Walker, Communication Manager of the YMCA. Some of the most popular classes of- fered at the YMCA are Zumba fitness classes, yoga, Pilates, and Aquafit. The YMCA also offers a more inter- esting variety of programs such as the Punjabi-speaking swim class they of- fered last winter. The Langara Family YMCA offers memberships and programs for youth, families and older adults. EDITOR DEVON MACKENZIE THE VOICE, THURSDAY, MARCH 29, 2012 8 Local wrestlers battle it out Elite Canadian Championship Wrestling’s latest event excites fans ne Me, SENERESEES | SEEHS Aa “Y 4644. ant: es ah ee er aad el mere ay av ¢. 0m me i ME od er By CLAYTON PATERSON lite Canadian Championship Wrestling, a professional wres- tling promotion based in Vancou- ver, returned to Bridgeview Hall in Surrey on Friday, March 23 to put on a show dubbed “Chamber of Extreme”. ECCW began as Extreme Canadian Championship Wrestling in 1996, only holding events on Vancouver Island under the previous ownership. Scotty Mac, the current owner of ECCW, assumed control in January 2010. He changed the name to Elite Ca- nadian Championship Wrestling two years later and introduced a new cham- pionship belt to the promotion. Later, he expanded the organization into new areas such as Vancouver and Surrey. “There is nothing right now in the world that makes me happier than ECCW,” said Mac in an interview with reviewfix.com. “I am loving every min- ute of it.” True to the nature of independent wrestling shows, the crowd at Brid- geview Hall was fairly small with about 100 people in attendance, but the pas- sion of the wrestlers and fans alike gave the feeling of a much larger event. The card saw six matches take place, two of them contested under “hard- core” rules where wrestlers are free to brawl anywhere in the arena with any weapons they find including steel chairs, street signs, and wooden tables. One of the hardcore matches saw Cremator von Slasher and Hellion face off against Ray Brooks and Jordie Tay- lor. The action spilled out of the ring to every part of the venue, with some of the wrestlers even going outside to battle in the cold. “T almost crapped my pants when {von Slasher] came bursting through the door,” said ECCW fan Doug Knight. “That was the last thing I expected to happen when I went out for a smoke.” Mac was victorious against “Das- tardly” Danni Deeds, but the match had an interesting stipulation: due to a loss last month, Mac was forced to com- pete in Deeds’ tie-dyed attire, along with a bright red bow tie. “It’s all about putting asses in the seats,” said Mac. “I do it because I love it, and when it comes down to it, I would do it for free.” The Chamber of Extreme match saw two teams of four compete inside a steel cage that enclosed the ring. The extreme part of the match’s name re- ferred to the barbed wire that was wrapped around the top of the cage. “These guys are insane,” said fan Adam Gagnon. “I could never do what they do.” Competitors Azeem “the Dream” and E] Phantasmo were victorious in the main event, pinning “the Natural” after slamming him through a table. CLAYTON PATERSON photos Clockwise from top left: Aaron Bolo prepares to body slam Sid Sylum; Alex Plexis, “Ravenous” Randy Myers, Artemis Spencer and Tony Baroni; Sid Sylum and El Phantasmo prepare to members can drop by the centre fora | double suplex Aaron Bolo; Scotty Mac prepares an aerial assault on his opponent “Dastardly” complimentary facility and fitness ori- | Danni Deeds. Azeem “the Dream” and El Phantasmo were victorious in the main event of the entation. Chamber of Extreme match held Friday, March 23 at Surrey’s Bridgeview Hall. For more information or to view class schedules, visit vanymca.org. Those interested in becoming new Falcon's Gurjote Jhaj named to CCAAS All-Canadian Team in Truro HISTORY of the CCAA After being named Player of the Week and Year by off throughout the season,” Jhaj said. “lve been working really hard with the team and off the team.” ro, Nova Scotia last week. “T had to dress up, wear a tie and all that, go up to the podium, my name the court; practicing, finding summer camps and with his SATs, which will be important in deciding where he goes PACWEST, Jhaj has now Only ten individuals from across the = was_ called, _ pic- next year. b d he CCAA’ country join him on the men’s All-Ca- tures were taken. It “Tm hoping to go down to the states BE interprovincial een named to the Ss nadian basketball team. was cool,” Jhaj for college for basketball, or I might aevshion was All-Canadian Team There are five conferences across said. just make the jump to CIS (Canadian wlined inthe the country, of which PACWEST is one. And although he Interuniversity Sport),” Jhaj said. west in 1971 in the By STACY THOMAS Two individuals are voted on to the says he “pretty McCallum hopes Jhaj’s time at Lan- form of the 4-West team from each conference. The in- much” knew the gara will point him in the right direc- Championships angara has a rising star in its ductees are voted on by coaches in the award was coming, tion. Liss players’ own conferences. he doesn’t take all tt “He’s a talented player,” McCallum MM in 1972, Quebec and Gurjote Jhaj, 22, shooting guard “It’s a big accomplishment,” said the credit. JAKE McCALLUM said. “It'll depend on what he does in Ontario initiated for the Langara Falcons men’s basket- head coach Jake McCallum. “He was “My point guard Falcons men’s ithe classroom because he’s done well similar interprovin- ball team, has not only been named — very highly thought of by the other — Brody (Greig), he’s basketball coach on the court. I know he wants to play at cial competitions both Player of the Week and Player of coaches in the league.” a really good point a higher level. Hopefully we can help Mm By 1974, the the Year by the Pacific Western Athlet- ic Association (PACWEST), but he has also just been inducted into the Cana- dian Collegiate Athletic Association’s All-Canadian Team. “Tt just shows my hard work has paid The last Falcon to win the CCAA’s All-Canadian Team honour was bas- ketball player Clint Wickham for the 2008/2009 season. This year’s awards were announced at the national tournament held in Tru- guard and he 66 makes my job a lot a easier,” he said. [Shaj is] a talented He also credits his family for help- ing him on and off player. him move on.” Jhaj says he isn’t picky about where he goes next. “Tt doesn’t really matter. Wherever I get a chance,” Jhaj said. “I’m more than happy just to play on the team.” Canadian Colleges Athletic Association was founded Source: Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association