AMATEUR SPORT
To submit a score, game report or announcement, please email sports@thespec.com.
HELP OUT
SPORTHAMILTON SportHamilton feasibility study on development of a new indoor, multi-sport facility to serve the needs of local residents, clubs and other interested stakeholders. Your participation will provide valuable input toward the facility development and planning including concept design, facility features and required program space. Visit www.sporthamilton.com to complete an online survey or contact kgonci4@gmail.com for further information. CANUSA The 60th CANUSA Games take place in Flint, Mich., on Friday, Aug. 11, to Sunday, Aug. 13. SPECIAL OLYMPICS Hamilton Special Olympics is looking for athletes and volunteers for 13 sports. Manager and coach for track and field programs needed. Anyone interested, please contact Cherrie Evans at hamilton.publicrelations@specialolympicsontario.ca
REGISTRATIONS/ TRYOUTS
Roselawn Lawn Bowling Club, in Gage Park off Lawrence Road. July is here and lawn bowling is on. Welcome bowlers new and old, as bowls on the greens are rolled. Call Marilyn 905-528-3191 for dates and times.
Hamilton Ringette registration is open. Learn to Skate program (ages 4+) professionally led by qualified THT skating instructors is $199 for the six-month season. New this year, adult recreational league Sunday nights at 9 p.m., $295 or $60 for goalies. U10 fee is $429, U12 and up is $499. Register at hamiltonringette.ca for more information contact registrar@hamiltonringette.ca or president@hamiltonringette.ca. Additionally, Hamilton Ringette is also selling $25 tickets to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats games again this season. Please visit our website for more information or contact publicity@hamiltonringette.ca
Over 40, touch football casual pickup game on Tuesday nights in Burlington. A few additional players required. If interested, contact Rick Lane 905-336-8784 or rlane.hba1974@ivey.ca Ancaster Veterans Slo-Pitch looking for players for men’s 45 and over Sunday league. Call Ray D’andrade, 905-648-0063, or Ron Lacroix, 905-634-8763. Lawfield Minor Hockey registration for new and returning players is open for the 2017-18 season. Fee is $410 for novice, atom, peewee and bantam, $450 for midget. In addition to house league play, Lawfield offers six select teams. Located at 150 Folkestone Ave. Register online at leaguelineup.com/lawfieldhockey or contact the registrar lmhareg@gmail.com 905-577-5323. Hamilton Oldtimers Baseball Organization 55+ division, plays Wednesday mornings on the east Hamilton Mountain, is still looking for players. For more information, contact Bob Spence at 905-385-4038, or rspence@interlynx.net Hamilton Olde Sports Slo-Pitch, looking for players, men 55 and over and women 45 and over, for Tuesday and Thursday morning league at Turner Park. Call Ron Lacroix 905-634-8763 or Mike Smith 905-664-4968. Stoney Creek Sabres Bantam BB
girls hockey team has a fantastic opportunity available for a rep goaltender born in 2003 or 2004 for the 2017-18 season. Financial and coaching resources will be available for on and off ice training throughout the season. Heavy focus on development the entire season and some on-ice session coming up for goaltender tryouts, if interested please contact Coach Wade at bantambbcoach2017@scgha.com Chedoke Minor Hockey League,
online registration is open for boys and girls ages 7 to 17 (novice to midget). Visit chedokeminorhockey.com and pick the 2017/18 registration tab. Select programs are also offered in all divisions. 905-575-5185 Burlington Oldtimers Ladies
Hockey Club, accepting registrations for 2017-18. League plays twice a week and is open to women 30 and older and all abilities. For players who like to have fun but still enjoy a good game. Times range from 8 to 9:30 p.m. Cost is $550. Register on www.carhahockey.ca or call Dianne at 905-639-9238 for information. 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. P.E.I. Oldtimers Hockey League is accepting registrations for 2017-18 season. Limited positions available. Registration forms posted on web page. 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
CAMPS/CLINICS
BASEBALL Toronto Blue Jays Honda Instructional Clinic, July 8, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Gilkson Park. Hosted by Gourley Park Youth Baseball. The clinic will be held where Gemini Drive and Glen Armes Street intersect. All registrants will receive a Blue Jays hat, T-shirt and baseball manual. All registrations and payments must go through the Blue Jays website under Baseball Academy. Register from now 24/7 up to July 7: toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/tor/ baseball_academy/hondainstructional-clinics/
BASKETBALL The 2017 FOX 40 Officials Camp in affiliation with the Hamilton Board of Approved Basketball Offiicals is Aug. 23 and 24 at Bishop Tonnos High School. Register at hamiltonboard.org GOLF
Junior golf camp. Chippewa Creek G&CC, Mt. Hope. Camp #1, July 10 to 13, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Camp #2, July 17 to 20, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost $240 per person ($220 p.p. with sibling). Contact Chippewa Creek Pro shop 905-679-4240. chippewacreekgolf.com 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 VOLLEYBALL 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 Secondary School. Registration forms are available at www.mountainvolleyballclub.com or contact Jos Nederveen at mvpvolleyball.jn@gmail.com BASKETBALL Ganon Baker Summer Basketball Camp, July 17 to 21 at Bishop Ryan High School 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For boys and girls 8 to 14 years of age. For information and application forms, please contact Dave at ad.ormerod@rogers.com or call the number 289-237-0937. Maga Basketball Summer Camps — For information and camp brochure and registration form: www.magabasketball.com. Camp director: Steve Maga steve@magabasketball.com 905-518-6778 Spalding Shooting Camp — July 17 to 21, at St. Thomas More. For boys and girls aged 7-15, teaching athletes how to properly shoot the basketball.
Guard Post Camp — Aug. 14 to 18, at Bishop Tonnos. For boys and girls aged 7-15 focusing on both basic and advanced fundamentals covering skills that are vital to both guard and post play.
Metro Camp — Aug. 21 to 25, at Cardinal Newman. For boys and girls aged 7-15. Fundamental skills camp. Elite High Performance Camp — Aug. 21 to 25, at Bishop Tonnos. Advanced skill camp for boys and girls in Grade 8-12. SKATING Pro Hockey Life Academy Power Skating and Skill Development
Program, July 4 to Aug. 15, Tuesdays. 8 sessions, 11 a.m. to noon. Cost $200. For more information, feel free to contact sergihockeyschool@gmail.com TENNIS Stoney Creek Tennis Club has full day tennis camps available in July and August. For information, phone 905-664-2026 or email stoneycreektennisclub@gmail.com.