AMATEUR SPORT
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REGISTRATIONS
Mount Hamilton Minor Hockey
Association (MHMHA), is taking registrations for new and returning members on Saturday, Oct. 21 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Interested registrants to attend the convenor’s office at Mountain Arena, 25 Hester St. One atom goalie spot available. Novice 2009/2010 to midget 2000/2002. Select teams from novice to bantam, minor and major midget levels. Information can be had at the MHMHA website or contact registrar mhmhasecretary@gmail.com.
CEHL accepting team and individual registrations for 2017-2018 winter hockey season. League starts Oct. 22 at Mohawk 4Ice Centre. Sunday nights between 5 and 11 p.m. until April. Visit leaguelineup.com/cehl or call 905-920-1860.
CEHL Hockey Night in Canada bus trip to see Canadiens and Maple Leafs. Departs Nov. 17 returns Nov. 19, $450 per person. Includes bus, tickets, hotel. Register via email cehlhockey@hotmail.com. 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.
Lawfield Minor Hockey has opening for a bantam goalie. Registration is $410. Lawfield is located at 150 Folkstone Ave. If you are interested, register online leaguelineup.com/lawfieldhockey or contact the registrar lmhareg@gmail.com 905-577-5323. 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. Hamilton Oldtimers’ Baseball
Organization 55-plus 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.
HELP OUT
SPORT HAMILTON The Sport Hamilton Breakfast of Champions is Dec. 4 from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., at Carmen’s Banquet Centre. This event, held in partnership with the City of Hamilton, recognizes the accomplishments of teams and athletes who have won a 2017 provincial championship in a provincially affiliated sport, qualified for a Canadian national championship or qualified to compete internationally for Canada. If your team or athlete meets this criteria, you are invited to attend. Coaches are asked to register before the Nov. 17 deadline. Go to sporthamilton.com and set up an account first and then complete the registration information. Additional guests can register after the athletes/team have been confirmed. HOCKEY Goalie needed for Senior Shinny at the Bill Friday Lawfield arena, 150 Folkstone Ave. Times are every Monday and Friday morning from 9 to 11 a.m. For more information, call John at 905-388-0521 or email jyjy@bell.net. 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
LACROSSE Hamilton Lacrosse Association annual general meeting is Nov. 1 from 7:30 to 10 p.m. at Tim Hortons Field, Media Room, 64 Melrose Ave. N. Lots of parking available. All members are asked to attend. Don’t miss your opportunity to hear about the HLA’s year in review and how you can become more involved. Volunteers are crucial to the success of the association. FOOTBALL Old-timers Touch Football, Sunday morning pickup game in the Westdale area. Age range is 35-65 and talent range even wider. If you want some casual (no refs) outdoor exercise over the winter, contact Rick Lane at rlane.hba1974@ivey.ca or 905-336-8784. 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-plus Call John at 905-388-0521 or email jyjy@bell.net. 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
Willow Valley Golf Course — a flood of aces on Oct. 10. On hole 17, Vivian Stacey user her hybrid 4 for the 98 yard distance for a hole-in-one. Hole 8 at a distance of 71 yards, Sylvia Frost used her pitching wedge while Doug Turner used his lob wedge for his ace.
ON THE ICE
LAWFIELD MINOR HOCKEY Peewee — Oilers 5, Flames 0. Oilers goals: Bryson Murray 3, Josh Barlow, Nick Redekop. Oilers Assists: John La Rocca, Liam Filice, MacKenzie Cassidy, Matthew Rollo, Ethan Hutton. S/O Asher Lavoie.