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12 Tuesday April 30 2019 Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi Miya set to tee off in Texas LOUIS SHARP has booked a seat at the Rok Cup international finals in Italy after winning his class at the KartSport NZ national sprint championship meeting over Easter weekend. The 11-year-old St Joseph’s School pupil won the Vortex Mini ROK final in Hamilton, beating runner-up Tom Bewley, of Havelock North, and Invercargill’s Alex Crosbie who finished third. The win gained him the SPORT illustrious prize of a spot at the international event in Italy. In qualifying, Louis was eighth fastest with a best lap time of 43.8sec. In heat one, he made his way from eighth to the front before dropping to fourth on the final lap. In race two, he started in ninth on the grid and once again made his way through the field to lead on the final lap but finished second. In the third and final heat, Louis started eighth and took the lead by lap four of the 10-lap race. He then held his • By Gordon Findlater RUSSLEY GOLFER Hiroki Miya will take the next step on his quest to become a professional when he begins a scholarship at the University of North Texas. Miya, 18, will head to the United States in August to attend the division one college at Denton, which is a one hour drive north-west of Dallas. The former Burnside High School student said North Texas coach Brad Stracke, the world-class facilities, and the fact his friend Cameron Harlock, of Auckland, has also been recruited to play golf at the college contributed to his decision. Miya recently romped to victory by five shots at the South Island under-19 championship at Harewood – which included a seven under par 65 in the second round. The win, along with holding a 36-hole lead at the New Zealand Stroke Play Championship in February before dropping to fourth, BIG BREAK: Hiroki Miya will move to the United States in August after gaining a golf scholarship at the University of North Texas. nerve to take the chequered flag. The heat results meant Louis started the pre-final in second. He led for much of the 15-lap race before finishing second. In the 18-lap final, Louis started second. However, it took him less than two laps to pass Bewley to take the lead which he didn’t relinquish, booking his spot in Italy. It was the third year in a row a Christchurch driver has won the Vortex Mini ROK class after Jacob Douglas won in 2017 and 2018. KartSport Canterbury also announced it will host next year’s NZ national sprint championship at Carrs Rd. signalled a return to form for Miya. “I had a really good early 2018 and then I kind of had a rough patch, and then improved later in the year, but then I injured my wrist in December, so I was out for a couple of months, which was really frustrating,” he said. “That’s when a lot of tournaments were being played – it sucked.” Miya said there was something in his swing which caused his left wrist to hurt, and he has been working hard in recent months to resolve the issue. “It’s about not getting so steep and taking massive diverts because it was putting strain on the wrist.” Another motivation for Miya was seeing 16-year-old Rangiora golfer Kazuma Kobori’s run of incredible form. Kobori made headlines when he won the NZ PGA Championship last month. “It’s pretty cool what Kazuma has been doing and everybody is looking up to him,” said Miya. I’m just trying to not lose to him . . . I used to always beat him and now he’s playing really well, so it makes me work hard.” Miya is putting in the hours at Russley before heading to the US. After spending much of his day on the course, he is also working part time on the club’s bar during functions in the evening. St Margaret’s, CBHS rowers off to Japan for world champs TWO STUDENTS from Christchurch Boys’ High and St Margaret’s College are set to compete at the junior world rowing championships in Japan. Scott Shackleton and Charlotte Darry will travel to Tokyo with Avonside Girls’ High’s Sally Wylaars to represent New Zealand from August 7-11. The 14-strong squad was named at the end of the North v South Island under-18 regatta at Lake Karapiro. Shackleton will race in the men’s double scull with Kobe Miller of Blenheim. He had a stellar Maadi Cup regatta last month, winning the under-17 single sculls, under-17 double sculls, under-17 coxed eight and under-18 coxed eight, which helped CBHS to its first ever Maadi Cup. Darry and Wylaars were both named in the women’s coxless four. Darry was part of the St Margaret’s eight which won the Jubilee Cup and the under-17 coxed four which also took out the gold. Meanwhile, Wylaars took out silver at Maadi as part of Avonside Girls’ High’s under-18 double sculls. Sharp young St Joseph’s driver to race in Italy Louis Sharp NOR’WEST NEWS BIG WIN: Louis Sharp leading the field at the KartSport NZ national sprint championship meeting. Learn Computer Skills 0800 834 834 vision.ac.nz 50 Hazeldean Road, Addington Are you looking to get back into the work force, but don’t have up-to-date computer skills? This FEES FREE* 20 week course will give you the skills to work in a modern office, covering advanced use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher and other computer based business applications. Hours of study are flexible and tutors are available for one-on-one support. For more info txt 'OFFICE' to 027 557 8839 *Conditions apply
WESTERN NOR’WEST NEWS Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi Tuesday [Edition April 30 datE] 2019 13 27 Wellbeing & Beauty New centre provides personalised weight management solutions In November 2018, Dr Jonie Girouard and her husband Dr Michael Girouard, opened The Girouard Centre in Silverstream, Kaiapoi, dedicated to weight management and wellness. The couple came to New Zealand three years ago from the United States, where Dr Michael was one of the country’s most experienced, leading bariatricians and Dr Jonie practised as an obesity specialist. Already managing six other centres internationally via the internet, they wanted to open a dedicated weight management centre in the Christchurch region, where they would treat people with weight management issues on a completely individual basis. Dr Jonie has a particular interest in lipoedema, a condition that affects around 11 per cent of the female population, but is often confused with fibromyalgia and/or obesity due to the lack of awareness of this condition. As she explains, lipoedema is a painful, progressive condition that causes swelling in the hips, buttock and legs, and as it is not related to excess calorie intake it can’t be treated with the usual dieting and exercise regime. “It is a complicated disease that often develops in families, and if left untreated it will progress, often leading to excess body weight and obesity due to the lack of exercise through decreased mobility,” she says. Patients with lipoedema seeking help at the Girouard Centre are initially assessed to determine family history and lifestyle and are provided with basic knowledge of lipoedema to help them understand the condition. An individual tailored programme covering meal planning and appropriate exercise is provided, and the patient is often referred to Burwood Hospital for compression and lymphatic manual drainage therapy. “The services we offer are unique in New Zealand,” Dr Jonie says. The Girouard Centre offers nonsurgical treatment for all types of weight management problems, with every person receiving an individualised treatment plan according to their needs, so they can achieve their goals. Personal goals may include reaching their ideal weight, reducing their cholesterol levels or preventing diabetes. Avoiding the yo-yo weight gain and loss that some people wrestle with is equally important in weight maintenance and optimal health, Dr Jonie says. The centre is open for consultation on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and appointments can be made by calling (03) 327 2273, or through The Girouard Centre website or Facebook page. It Dr Michael and Dr Jonie is located at Unit 6, 42 Silverstream Girouard, who have opened Boulevard, Silverstream, Kaiapoi. their new centre in Silverstream Do you Struggle with Headache and Migraine? Talk to us about how we can help with: • Migraine • Tension Headache • Hormonal Headache • Vertigo • Post-Concussion Syndrome • Cluster Headache • Abdominal Migraine Take control with The Headache Clinic 0508 HEADACHE (0508 432 322) | www.headacheclinic.co.nz AUCKLAND • CHRISTCHURCH • INVERCARGILL Weight Management and Wellness Centre We provide comprehensive, medically supervised, non-surgical weight management and wellness treatment programs for adults. We are dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of our patients through individualized weight management treatment programs. Get in touch with us today! Shop 6, 42 Silverstream Blvd, Kaiapoi (Just 15 minutes from Christchurch Airport with convenient parking) Phone 03 327 2273 www.girouardcentre.co.nz now open Eat Guilt Free • Curb your sugar cravings • Boost your energy • Be healthy without dieting • Feel satisfied for longer • Cook delicious recipes that suit all ages • Let go of the guilt and eat the food you love Book your consultation at: www.theguiltfreenutritionist.com Helping you look & feel your best We offer the following treatments in a tranquil friendly environment • Waxing • eyebrow & eyelash tinting • Manicures & Pedicures • Facials - Using O Cosmedics • Makeup - Lessons & Applications gift vouchers available Free giFt with booking when you menton this ad Marilyn Open tuesday - Saturday refer to Facebook page @BeautiqueonHighsted Ph. 260-1624 email. beautiqueonhighsted@outlook.com Cnr Sawyers Arms road & Highsted rds, Bishopdale
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