September @Sports Scene Women’s volleyball hosts Royal Classic September 20 and 21, the women’s volleyball team hosted the Ninth Annual Royal Classic Sr. Girls Volleyball Tournament, with eighteen teams from around BC competing. After a spirited playoff, it was Elphinstone of Gibsons and George Pringle of Winfield who met in the final. Elphinstone captured the title after making short work of George Pringle, 15-5; 15-8. The tournament MVP was Jennifer Passmore of Elphinstone. Shutouts set tone for weekend soccer matches The women’s soccer team took to the field for a pair of matches on September 21 and 22, and came out with mixed results. The first game saw the College shut out by Malaspina 2-0. The following day made up for the loss as the team posted a 3-0 victory over the BCIT Cougars. Paola Artuso led the way with two goals, while Lynsey Burkinshaw scored the other Royal’s goal. Erin Hohlbein recorded her first shutout of the season as the Royals improved their record to 2 and 1. The same weekend, the men’s soccer team improved their BCCAA record to 2 and | with a pair of victories. The College first defeated the Malaspina Mariners 2-1, with Jody Gill and Reynan Johnson scoring. The next game saw Dave Piket record his first shutout of the season as the team triumphed over the BCIT Cougars, I—-0. Ken Laity scored the only goal in a closely played game. Golf team closes in on second place Douglas College finds itself in a battle for second place after two events in this season’s BCCAA four-event golf schedule. On September 21 and 22, the College gained 11 strokes on the second place University College of the Cariboo at a tournament in Kelowna. The team is one stroke out of second place, but only one stroke from fourth, with Malaspina hot on its heels. Camosun College has a healthy 37-stroke lead on the nearest competitor. | Check it out... ...with Librarian Mary Matthews and the whole David Lam gang as the new campus throws open its doors October 18 and 19. Displays and special activities are shaping up well for the two-day Open House, but there’s still time to get involved—contact Walter Melnyk in the CMO for details. David Lam Campus Open House: It’s going to be an exciting two days Blend major opening ceremonies, music, dueling computers, contests, plus lots of special displays and you’ ve got the David Lam Open House on October 18 and 19, from 9 am to 5 pm. More than 30 College disciplines and departments will take part in the event, expected to attract thousands of visitors to the new Coquitlam campus. Among the displays, the brain trust at the Psychology Lab (Colleen Brown and Gerry Gramozis) will offer “guided tours of the human brain” while Computing Science Convener John Girard stages a programming contest for all students in the discipline. Elsewhere, instructors from Therapeutic Recreation will allow visitors to complete a leisure assessment test. Student Development is well- represented with displays including information on the Learning Centre, Peer Support and other services. Programs from all campuses have been encouraged to participate. The non-Coquitlam list so far includes General Nursing, Psychiatric Nursing, Music, Theatre and many others. The focus Friday October 18 will be the official Opening Ceremonies, starting at 2 pm. All employees and students are invited to the event in the main atrium. The ceremonies will feature an special address by Dr. David Lam, with a reception to follow. The Open House has already proved a success with community partners in Coquitlam. School District 43 is circulating campus and event information to thousands of secondary school students. As well, the Coquitlam Aquatic Centre (located one block south of the campus) is offering a companion Open House on October 18 and 19. If you’re not currently staffing a display but want to get involved in the Open House, you can still participate as a volunteer (tour guiding, visitor information, etc.). To volunteer, please forward your name, local and available times to Walter Melnyk at the CMO as soon as possible. ]