AMATEUR SPORT

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PICKLEBALL The Steel Town Showdown, Pickleball Hamilton’s 3rd annual pickleball tournament is at McMaster University on May 12/13. The tournament is open to all levels of players. Register now. Also, a reminder that we offer play four evenings a week. All registration information, pickleballhamilton.com

REGISTRATIONS/ TRYOUTS

Hamilton Minor Hockey Initiation

Program, registration starts now for children ages 4 to 6 to participate in the 2017/18 hockey season. Register online at hamiltoninitiationprogram.ca any time, or come to the in-person registration on Wednesday, April 26, 6 to 8 p.m., at Mohawk 4Ice Centre, 710 Mountain Brow Blvd.

CEHL adult men’s summer hockey is accepting team and individual registrations for the 2017 summer hockey season. Games played Sundays at Mohawk 4Ice. Starts April 23 between 5 and 11 p.m. Visit www.leaguelineup.com/cehl or call 905-920-1860

Ancaster Veterans Slo-Pitch is looking for players for their men’s 45 and over Sunday league. Please call Ray D’andrade 905-648-0063 or Ron Lacroix 905-634-8763 Steel City Ultimate Youth

Academy is offering a seven-week introduction to the game of Ultimate Disc, starting on May 8th and finishing at Tim Hortons Field on June 26th. Children in Grades 4-8 will learn the basic throwing, catching and movement concepts needed for ultimate. Come out and see what all the excitement is about! Register in the Junior Youth Academy or the Senior Youth Academy at www.othersideathletics.com

Hamilton Hornets rugby club has opened registration for the upcoming season. Outdoor practices have begun for senior men and women, juniors start practicing in May and games begin in late May. Youth 6-12 play touch rugby and there are competitive teams for junior men and women for youth aged under 14, under 16 and under 18. There is a position for every body type, no experience required. Visit hamiltonrugby.com

Mount Hamilton Minor Hockey Association, is taking registrations for new and returning members Thursday, April 20. Convenor’s office, 25 Hester St., 6 to 8 p.m. Novice to Midget. Also taking coaching applications for house league programs. For more information view MHMHA website or registrar mhmhasecretary@gmail.com East Hamilton Soccer Club, registration online easthamiltonsoccer.com or in person at club house, Sam Manson Park on Kentley Drive, April 22, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Kory 3-Pitch League is an adult COED league entering its 32nd year. Opening available for one team or groups of players to form a team. Play is on Sunday, no long weekends. Mid season Charity Tournament and an All Star Game. Call Mike 905-525-6894 or email at korythreepitch@hotmail.ca

P.E.I. Oldtimers Hockey League is accepting registrations for 2017/2018 season. Limited positions available. Registration forms posted on web page. Burlington Oldtimers Ladies

Hockey Club, accepting registrations for 2017/18. League open to women 30 and older and all abilities. For players who like to have fun but still enjoy a good game. Registrations can be found on www.carhahockey.ca or call Dianne at 905-639-9238 for more information.

Quinndale Youth Soccer, for over 40 years. Field located on upper level of Mount Lions Park. For boys and girls, (mixed co-ed teams) between the ages of 4 and 19. (21 for girls.) In Person registration are all Saturday’s in April from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Huntington Rec Centre, 87 Brentwood Dr. or visit www.quinndalesoccer.com

Ancaster Avalanche, Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League will be holding 2017 Goalie Evaluation and Prospect Camp from April 26 to April 30 at Morgan Firestone Arena and Chedoke Twin Pad Arena. Players born between 1998 and 2001 who are interested in participating in the camp can find full details and submit a registration form on the team’s website, www.ancasteravalanche.ca

Golden Horseshoe Touch Football Association, expanding. Teams are looking for players. Get back into playing full-field Canadian football, or if you’ve never played the game and want to start, contact us and get on a team. If you have a team to register, a couple of openings remain. The league features 7-on-7, full-field outdoor football, with games played in Burlington mostly on Sunday. Fully officiated by experienced referees. Runs early May to Thanksgiving. Contact David.Nelson@investorsgroup.com or brad@quimmiuq.com www.GHTFA.org Old Timers Soccer, applications being accepted to join this Burlington Sunday morning recreational league for Over 45 players — all skill levels welcomed. Check our website BOTSC.ca for more details.

CAMPS/CLINICS/NOTES HOCKEY

Ty’s Tournament, at Wave Double Rinks, Burlington is April 22. In support of the Canadian Mental Health Association. To donate or for more information, contact Greg Howard, 905-399-2944.

RUGBY

Hamilton Hornets Rugby Club is hosting a weeklong rugby day camp the week of July 17 for youth 6-17 years of age. hamiltonrugby.com

FOOTBALL

10th Annual Up Front Lineman Camp, noncontact offensive-line skills camp for ages 13 to 18 at Tim Hortons Field. Instructors are current Tiger-Cat offensive linemen, Ticat alumni, and OUA offensive line coaches. The day includes two sessions of on-field skills development for run blocking and pass blocking. Players will receive a camp T-shirt, tour of the Tiger-Cats dressing room, and a keynote speaker. Camp registration at 11:30 a.m. and on field from noon to 5 p.m. Cost: $40 plus tax. Call coach Riley 905-531-6029. Register online at https://www.universe.com/upfront

BASKETBALL

Transway 25th Annual Girls Basketball Camp, July 10 to 14 at St. Mary High School 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. For girls 5 years to 12 years of age. For information and application forms please go to our website transwaybasketball.com or call 905-389-7767. Redeemer Royals Basketball Camp, eight-week development camp at Redeemer University College. Co-ed. redeemerroyals.ca Thursday nights May 11 to June 29. Questions, contact camp director Jamie Girolametto at mensbasketball@redeemer.ca Mountain Volleyball Club (MVC) and the St. Mary Volleyball Program (MVP) Summer Camp instructional program for girls and boys in grades 1 to 8. Sessions July 17-21 and July 24-28 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., St. Mary Catholic Secondary School. Registration forms are available at www.mountainvolleyball.com or contact Jos Nederveen at mvpvolleyball.jn@gmail.com.

SKATING

Pro Hockey Life Academy Power Skating and Skill Development Program, July 4 to August 15, Tuesdays. 8 sessions from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Cost is $200. Contact sergihockeyschool@gmail.com

ANNOUNCEMENTS

The 18th Annual Celebration of Significant People Dinner on May 17th at Michelangelos Banquet Centre, 1555 Upper Ottawa St. This year’s honourees include; Dan Clark, Al Duncan, Russ Evans, Jim Simpson, Lesley Taylor, Bill Urie, Jim Weatherbee, and Russ Weil. We are also recognizing the 1960s Southmount track team coached by Ken Hall and a special recognition of Claire Crozier. Tickets are $40. Send your cheque, payable to Dick Bosher, to 45 Anderson Crt., Ancaster, L9G 4Z7. No tickets at the door. Call 905-304-3231.

ATHLETES OF THE WEEK

St. Mary — Lucas Cascella, indoor soccer Compiled by Jennifer Moore