AMATEUR SPORT
To submit a score, game report or announcement, please email sports@thespec.com.
REGISTRATIONS/TRYOUTS CEHL, accepting team and individual registrations for 2017-2018 winter hockey season. League starts Oct. 15 at Mohawk 4Ice Centre. Sunday nights between 5 and 11 p.m. Visit leaguelineup.com/cehl or call 905-920-1860. Ancaster Veterans Slo-Pitch looking for men 45 and over for Sunday league which is looking to expand for the 2018 season. Register early and guarantee your spot for next year. Ray D’Andrade 905-648-0063 or Ron Lacroix 905-634-8763 Hamilton Minor Hockey Initiation Program, registration for children ages 4 to 6 to participate in the 2017/18 hockey season. Online registration available at any time, hamiltoninitiationprogram.ca
Smash Volleyball, youth development registration. Program runs Sundays, Oct. 8 to Dec. 3 at Westmount Recreation Centre. There are a couple of spots left. Registration online at www.hamilton.ca/rec. Westmount Recreation Centre, 35 Lynbrook Drive. For more information contact Debbie Wu debwu@bell.net
Glanford Curling Club, Mt Hope, registration is underway for the 2017-2018 season which starts in October. Special trial unlimited membership for new members is only $99 for half a year. Also available are two learn to curl programs: Curling 101 on Oct. 11 for $20, or 6 week program for $120 starting in November. For registration forms, go to www.glanfordcurling.com or email manager@glanfordcurling.com Hamilton Olde Sports Slo-Pitch, looking for men 55 and over and women 45 and over for our Tuesday and Thursday morning league. Register now for the 2018 season. Call Ron Lacroix 905-634-8763 or Mike Smith 904-664-4968 Mountain Volleyball Club and Mountain Athletic Club Mountain House League for beginner players ages 9 to 13 on Saturdays, Oct. 14 to Dec. 2, 1 to 3 p.m., at the Dofasco Recreation Centre. Contact Ryan at rswackha@hwdsb.on.ca or check mountainvolleyballclub.com to register. Hamilton Women’s Hockey, looking for elite women players over 19 to fill competitive division and also those ladies new to hockey to enhance their skills in recreational divisions. Season starts Oct. 16, all games played on Sundays out of Wentworth arenas in Ancaster. Masters division 35 and over now available on Friday evenings. Visit hwhl.ca or, email hwhlhockey@gmail.com Hamilton Oldtimers’ Baseball Organization 55+ in which players of different talent levels can all have fun, plays Wednesday mornings on East Mountain. Looking to expand in 2018. Players range in age from 55 to the mid-70s. Contact Bob Spence at 905-385-4038 or rspence@interlynx.net. Hamilton Girls Hockey Association HAWKS house league registration open for girls looking to take part in the 2017-2018 hockey season. All age groups novice to midget, plus initiation program for girls age 4 and up. Register online at hgha.ca 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 more information.
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.
SPECIAL OLYMPICS
Hamilton Special Olympics is looking for athletes and volunteers for 13 sports. Special Olympics is an organization for individuals with intellectual disabilities to promote opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy, and develop skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympic athletes and the community. Manager and coach for track and field programs needed. Anyone interested please contact Cherrie Evans at hamilton.publicrelations @specialolympicsontario.ca
CAMPS, CLINICS AND ACTIVITIES HOCKEY
Play senior shinny at Bill Friday Lawfield Arena, 150 Folkestone Ave. Times are Monday and Friday mornings from 9 to 11 a.m. $5.05 per day, or, purchase a 10-session clip card for $37.80. Ages 55+ Call John at 905-388-0521 or email jyjy@bell.net thefirstshift. Any girl age 6 to 10 years old who wants to have fun, build friendships and be part of a team. No Equipment? No Experience? No Problem! Get six on ice sessions, complete head to toe equipment from Bauer. hgha.ca or thefirstshift.ca
SOFTBALL
Free Softball Skills Development sessions continue at Buchanan Park on the west mountain every Wednesday until Oct. 25, starting at 6 p.m. Early arrivals at 5:30 p.m. will receive one on one attention. All sessions end with a fun simulated game. Girls born in the years 2009 to 2005 are welcome. Info at jgbenedetti84@gmail.com or Joe at 905 575-7482
ON THE FAIRWAY
Hole-in-one: Bob Pendlebury with 5 wood at Chedoke Beddoe, 6th hole 180 par-3
ON THE ICE
RNHL Cheeseman Division — Mohawk Ford 6, St. Creek Choppers 5. Mohawk goals: Rich Prahson 3, Dino Laposta, John Leuser, Brian Huff. St. Creek goals: Tony Mattina, John Kelly, Dan Swan, Jeff Miller, Jerry Grandits. 1st Ontario Credit 4, VBL Bus Lines 2. 1st Ontario goals: Antany Folino 2, Mitch Trebilcock, Steve Gairns. VBL goals: Dan VanKleef 2. On Ice Goaltending 1, Caliber Target Systems 1. On Ice goal: Josh Friday. Caliber goal: Dan Brideau. On Ice Goaltending 7, 1st Ontario Credit 4. On Ice goals: Josh Friday 2, Dave Beam 2, John Stroud, Jamie Garlisi, Paul Tkach. 1st Ontario goals: Mitch Trebilcock 2, Steve Gairns, Jay Bachand. Caliber Target Systems 6, Mohawk Ford 3. Caliber goals: Dave Cummings 2, Trevor Kubiak, Ron VanKleef, Mark Masotti, Kevin Rupert. Mohawk goals: Darren Weninge 2, John Miles. St. Creek Choppers 7, VBL Bus Lines 2. St. Creek goals: Ken Baird 2, Don Cameron 2, Jeff Miller, Tony Mattina, Dave Morningstar. VBL goals: Nick Southall, Dan VanKleef. Brown Division — 1st Ontario Credit 5, Hamilton Hardwood 4. 1st Ontario goals: Darryl Vivian 2, Jeff Stevens 2, Trent Jarvis. Hamilton goals: John Tennant, Vern McNeil, Dave Jamieson, Rob Ilot. Aligned Capital 5, Joslin’s Karate 2. Aligned goals: Tim Garland 3, Marlin Good, Ken Coleman. Joslin’s goals: Ed Anderson, Ray Yardley. John Bear 7, Smart Shutter Canada 3. John Bear goals: Rob Windsor 3, Reno D’Agostino 2, Sandy Richardson, George Rodwell. Smart goals: Jay Monas, Rob Myke, Ted Stocton. Aligned Capital 5, John Bear 3. Aligned goals: Dave Tait, Ken Coleman, Bill Petch, Dave Davies, Marlin Good. John Bear goals: Sandy Richardson 2, Reno D’Agostino. Smart Shutter Canada 4, Hamilton Hardwood 4. Smart goals: Brian Salvatore 2, Guido Massuto, Bob Wheat. Hamilton goals: Tony Pollice, Brian Harbison, Dave Jamieson, Joe Czaplinski. 1st Ontario Credit 1, Joslin’s Karate 1. 1st Ontario goal: Trent Jarvis. Joslin’s goal: Neil Chabot. Hart Division — Clairmont Electric 3, Hamilton Hardwood 1. Clairmont goals: Don Mahar 2, Paul Popek. Hamilton goal: Joe PIcone. Carson Chiropractic 2, TCC Construction 2. Carson goals: Mike Condron, Don Bundy. TCC goals: Tyler Firth, John Susi. Eagle Press 3, 1st Ontario Credit 1. Eagle goals: Brent Sim, Mike Barrett, Paul Mariutti. 1st Ontario goals: Bob Kivinen. Clairmont Electric 3, Eagle Press 1. Clairmont goals: Mike Dalario, Wayne Harris, Rob Clairmont. Eagle goal: Brent Sim. TCC Construction 1, 1st Ontario Credit 0. TCC goal: Tyler Firth. SO: Gary Gogeun. Hamilton Hardwood 1, Carson Chiropractic 0. Hamilton goal: Joe Picone. SO: Jeff Scotland Morasse Division — Mohawk Quad Pad 3, Corbett’s Sports 2. Mohawk goals: Keith Campbell 2, John Ballyk. Corbett’s goals: Ken Barlow, Art Murray. Allstate Insurance 4, ALL Mechanical 1. Allstate goals: Kerry Trevaskis, Bill Gekkie, Greig Hancock, Barry Devins. ALL goal: Dave TerryBerry. 1st Ontario Credit 2, United Trophy 2. 1st Ontario goals: Tim Spencer, Don Cook. United goals: Bill Geekie, Bob Whittaker. 1st Ontario Credit 4, Allstate Insurance 0. 1st Ontario goals: Vern Kraynick, Tim Spencer, Len Reddick, Tony Salerno. SO: Val Gascoyne. Corbett’s Sports 5, United Trophy 4. Corbett’s goals: Bart Dunham 2, Ed Creechan 2, Ken Barlow. United goals: John Elms 2, Dave Anderson, Clarence Baker. Mohawk Quad Pad 5, ALL Mechanical 2. Mohawk goals: Joe Potts, Frank Casale, Dave Moore, John Parrett, John Ballyk. ALL goals: Dave TerryBerry, Steve Hish.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Hamilton Hawks Midget AA’s are honoured to play host to the Qiqihar Randy Ice Hockey Team on Oct. 15, 12 p.m., at Inch Park Arena. The Qiqihar Randy Ice Hockey Team which was founded in 2002, has become the most powerful women’s club team in China, and has 9 former national team members on its roster. Free Admission and there will be a 50/50, raffle and prizes. Spend an afternoon at the rink and watch some fast paced girls hockey! For more information please visit www.hgha.ca.
ATHLETES OF THE WEEK
Cathedral high school — Caleb Barrios-Barrera, Cross Country and Olivia Fiorucci, Girls Basketball St. Mary high school — Kiera Brennan, Field Hockey and Adam Bezan, Golf