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Cornwall Optimist Minor Softball League
Featured Player – Colin Boisvenue, Bantam Division
By Monique Sauvé Roy
olin is what you would call
Ca ‘people’ person, as he is
happiest when surrounded by
people. Colin was four years old
when he started to play softball at
St. Theresa’s park, which makes
him a 13-year veteran. He loves to
play and has never swayed from
softball, as it seemed natural for
him as a sport without being overly
competitive. It’s not that Colin isn’t
passionate about softball – it’s just
that he likes the social part more
than the competitive part. For
Colin, it’s all about being with his
friends, making friends, and, again,
just being with people.
When he started out, he enjoyed
Lefebvre Committed To Multisport
By Jan Murray
t can usually be assumed these
Idays that most people are familiar
with the term multisport. Even if
you are not one hundred per cent
sure what exactly it entails, most
people can come up with a pretty
good idea, and they are usually
right.
For 40-year old Cornwall area
native Rob Lefebvre, it is a way of
life. Lefebvre has been practicing
a variety of sports for at least the
last ten years. For some time
playing the position of hind around as there’s always a joke or
catcher. Today, he is asked to play a funny story to share. His older
many positions such as pitcher and brother, Corey, has coached Colin
centrefield, which he truly enjoys. for eight years now and has backed
Colin has also volunteered with the him 150% while teaching him
Cornwall Optimist Minor Softball everything he has learned playing
for nine years himself. Corey
League helping out our littlest
continues to assist in the Bantam
players in the Minis Division even
Division on Colin’s team again this
though he had already completed
season, doing an awesome job.
his 40 hours of community service
in Grade 9. He also helps out during Colin never misses a game and
the registration sessions when looks forward to playing softball
required. No matter what, Colin is all summer long. His biggest pet
peeve is that he doesn’t like it when
always ready to lend a hand when it
players dispute. For someone with
comes to the league.
his positive disposition, that’s no
Anyone who knows Colin would surprise. Keep smiling Colin!
say that his smile is contagious,
which depicts his friendly You can visit our website at
personality. He is pleasant to be www.cornwalloptimistsoftball.ca
for all details about our league.
he participated in the Cornwall to their upcoming Monday night
triathlon, but has since given up the duathlon as well as some upcoming
swimming aspect and now focuses events this year. It’s easy to hear
on running and cycling. the enthusiasm in his voice when
engaged in conversation about
Lefebvre has been active his
what’s soon to come.
whole life, keeping in shape by
running and playing hockey. It “The Mad Trapper Snowshoe
wasn’t until former teammate John Series has four races that I like
White made mention of different to do, the Sutton Half Marathon
types of running events in the area Trail Run in June, the Great Raisin
Lefebvre encourages athletes
that he even considered the idea of River Footrace in Williamstown
multisport. in August, the Cornwall Triathlon to take it nice and easy in the
(Duathlon) in August, the Orford beginning. “Don’t jump into things
He was hooked by his first race. too quickly until you’re ready for
He met Brian Campbell, and they Half Marathon Trail Run in October it.” He encourages people to look
& they’ll be some more. I also do
discussed more events and then into the Cornwall Multisport Club
some Cyclocross racing in the fall.”
when the Cornwall Multisport and to talk to other individuals
He says he’d like to do more, but he
Club opened, more and more who have been doing multisport
must save some time for his job.
runners surfaced and hence created for some time. Most importantly,
more races and fundraisers in the This summer, in fact, Lefebvre “listen to your body.”
Cornwall area. has been having trouble finding
Everyone will have their own
time to compete. “I haven’t been
His first marathon was in Ottawa personal motivation. For Lefebvre,
racing all that much this summer...
in 2002 where he qualified for the his own personal discipline keeps
Boston marathon. “I didn’t even Training hard though. him motivated. This might just be
know that I did,” says Lefebvre, He did manage to run in the Mont the sport for you. If you’d like to
who went on to race in Boston in Sutton X-Trail 22 km. on June 1. He give it a try, or even just see what
2003. finished in 16th spot, with a time of it is all about, why not check out
2:41:36, good enough for seventh
To be committed to fitness the upcoming Poker Run taking
in his age group.
requires self-discipline. To be place on Wednesday, June 12th at
successful, Lefebvre explains takes “I’m Looking forward to the 6:00 p.m. The race begins behind
sports experience, proper training Cornwall Triathlon Aug. 25th where L’Heritage High School and heads
and racing to achieve your results I’ll be participating in the duathlon, east along the bike path. For more
or results within your plan. 2.5 KM Run, 20 KM Bike & 5 KM information visit the Cornwall
Run,” says Lefebvre. Multisport Club or email them at
He is excited about the Cornwall
info@cornwallmultisportclub.com
Multisport Club, and looks forward For someone just starting out,
for more details.