AMATEUR SPORT

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HELP OUT CANUSA

The 60th CANUSA Games take place in Flint, Michigan on Friday, Aug. 11 to Sunday, Aug. 13. canusagames.com

COACHING

HAMILTON SMASH VOLLEYBALL CLUB The club is seeking assistant and potential head coaches for the 2017-2018 indoor season. Coaches are expected to attend practices twice a week, occasional weekend tournaments and be willing to develop their coaching skills through ongoing educational opportunities. A passion for working with youth, organizational abilities and leadership are a must. Previous experience playing volleyball and coaching youth sports is a definite plus. A criminal record check and Vulnerable Sector Screening will be required. If interested, contact: Tauri Caputo at tauricaputo@hotmail.com or 905-321-0245

REGISTRATIONS/TRYOUTS

Mount Hamilton Minor Hockey Association, is taking registrations for new and returning members. Interested registrants can attend the convenor’s office, 25 Hester St. Novice (2009/10) to Midget (2000/02). Also offering select hockey from novice to bantam, minor and major midget levels. For information view MHMHA website or registrar mhmhasecretary@gmail.com

CEHL, now accepting team and individual registrations for the upcoming 2017-2018 winter hockey season. League starts Sept. 24 at Mohawk 4Ice Centre. Sunday nights between 5 and 11 p.m. Visit leaguelineup.com/cehl or call 905-920-1860 for information.

Roselawn Lawn Bowling Club, in Gage Park off Lawrence Road. Only for old people? Day workers call 905-528-3191, ask for Marilyn. The club will arrange to be at the clubhouse by 7 p.m. any evening in July. They will teach you the game using club equipment and friendly encouragement. Get lots of exercise with walking and bowling. Light refreshments will follow upstairs in clubhouse. 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.

CAMPS/CLINICS

BASKETBALL 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 Guard Post Camp — August 14 to 18, at Bishop Tonnos. For boys and girls aged 7 to 15 focusing on both basic and advanced fundamentals covering skills that are vital to both guard and post play. Metro Camp — August 21 to 25, at Cardinal Newman. For boys and girls aged 7 to 15. Fundamental skills camp. Elite High Performance Camp — August 21 to 25, at Bishop Tonnos. Advanced skill camp for boys and girls in Gr. 8-12.

ON THE BEACH

HAMILTON SMASH VOLLEYBALL CLUB Congratulation to Brianne Whalen and Alyssa Lalli on their gold in 13U Premier at the Ontario Volleyball Association (OVA) Beach Tour this past weekend. The pair was undefeated throughout the tournament winning all in straight 2-0 sets. This is their fifth tournament gold and they are ranked No. 1 in Ontario. Both Brianne and Alyssa plays for Legacy Beach and Hamilton Smash Volleyball Club. Both coached by Adam Podstawka and Marcus Wu.

AROUND THE DIAMONDS

HAMILTON OLDTIMERS’ BASEBALL ORGANIZATION Dan Creechan banged out four hits to lead the Tigers to an 11-10 victory over the A’s in a Hamilton Oldtimers’ Baseball Organization 55-and-up division game. Wayne Pryde had two hits and three RBIs for the winners while Tom Manuel and Harvey Sahker each had a pair of hits. Brian Elwood, Greg Stoddard and Keith Howard each belted four hits for the A’s while Tom McGrattan had three hits, scored two runs and had two RBIs. Steve McClure had a pair of hits for the A’s.

ON THE FIELD

HAMILTON LACROSSE ASSOCIATION U19 — Hamilton 6, St. Catharines 2. Hamilton goals: Ellaraye Tobias, Olivia Morgan, Hannah Moore 2, Eden Ferris 2. Hamilton assists: Aurielle Tobias, Ellaraye Tobias 2 and Ferris. St. Catharines goals: Julia Ruscio and Mackenzie Shigwadja. Hamilton 6, St. Catharines 4. Hamilton goals: Posy O’Keefe 2, Hannah Moore 2, Cam McConnochie, Olivia Morgan. Hamilton assists: McConnockie, Eden Ferris and O’Keefe. St. Catharines goals: Julia Ruscio 2, Mia Friesen 2. St. Catharines assists: Friesen and Taylor Wiebe.

ON THE PADDOCK

HAMILTON HORNETS RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB Senior women were in Fergus playing Highland in the first match of a senior triple header Saturday. Hamilton scored first but the score at halftime was 19-14. Candace DeBoer and Carissa Brown scored tries. Cassidy Smith kicked both converts. Careena Brown scored Hamilton’s lone try in the second half. Cassidy Smith kicked the convert for a final score of 29-20. Senior men’s first team had a tough 20-9 loss Highland in Fergus. Will Redgate scored all Hamilton’s points on penalty kicks. Three kicks worth three points each. The senior men’s second team had a close match in Fergus. It was 17-10 at the half. David Muldoon scored his first try for Hamilton, Jamie Whan kicked the convert and a penalty kick. In the second half Jacob Metcalf and Scott Hendry each scored one try. Jamie Whan was perfect on his converts for the day. The second team won 24-17.

CHECKERED FLAG

WRKC — Top five results from all groups Race 9 — Cadet: #1. Carson McFarlane, #2. Cole Newton, #3. Kole Slote, #4. Liam Hofrichter, #5. Avery Bowers. Novice : #1. Quinton Murdoch, #2. Ethan DeMenna, #3. Isabella Rego, #4. Owen Colling, #5. Nolan Hofrichter. JR Lite: #1. Jordan Ramsbottom, #2. Nathan Alger, #3. Christian Alger, Zachary Allison, #4. Johnny Robillard, #5. Ethan Slote. JR Heavy: #1. Russell Woodley, #2. Josh Bisschop, #3. Mathew Glenn, #4. Piper Adams, #5. Tyler DiVenanzo. SR Medium: #1. Andrew Whelan, #2. Ryan Brutski, #3. Dominique, #4. Tyler Paquette, #5. Dave Miller. Masters: #1. Brian Wilkinson, #2. Andrew Tarr, #3. Scott Ellwood, #4. Dave Mordue, #5. Gerry Reis.