AMATEUR SPORT

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ON THE ICE

LAWFIELD MINOR HOCKEY Peewee — Bulldogs 2, Oilers 1. Bulldogs goals: Josh Carter, Josh Aube. Oilers goal: Josh Barlow. RNHL Playoffs Cheeseman Division — 1st Ontario Credit 4, VBL Bus Lines 2. 1st Ontario: Steve Gairns, Mitch Trebilcolk, John Groppo, Kevin Rupert. VBL: Jeff Stone, Adrian Foligno. On Ice Goaltending 5, Caliber Target Systems 1. On Ice: Jeff Stone 2, Paul Kipp, Matt Hicks, Jamie Garlisi. Caliber: Ron VanKleef. St Creek Choppers 6, Mohawk Ford 3. St Creek: Tony Mattina 2, Blair Anderson 2, Mike Schatz, Jeff Miller. Mohawk: Rick Hart, Jason Lanneval, Steve Robertson.

Brown Division — Aligned Capital 2, Joslin’s Karate 0. Aligned: Ang Fidanza 2. S/O Dave Harrison. Smart Shutter Canada 2, John Bear

1. Smart: Jay Monas, Craig Jarvis. John Bear: Reno D’Agostino. 1st Ontario Credit 6, Hamilton Hardwood 4. 1st Ontario: Bob Borycki 2, Jeff Stevens, Gord Pollice, Trent Jarvis, Tim Garland. Hamilton: Dave Jamieson 3, Mike Lazeo Hart Division — Clairmont Electric 3, Hamilton Hardwood 0. Clairmont: Paul Popek, Russ McLeod, Mike Dallario. S/O Stan Johnston. 1st Ontario Credit 5, Eagle Press 3. 1st Ontario: Doug Harvey 2, Paul Valiquette, Bill Wallace, Anthony Picone. Eagle: Mike Griffen, Bob Leger, Bill Barrett. TCC Construction 5, Carson Chiropractic 1. TCC: Jim Tweedie, Cam Whiffing, Kevon Carson, Tony Bucca, Tyler Firth. Carson: Don Bundy Morasse Division — ALL Mechanical 3, Allstate Insurance 1. ALL: Dave Anderson, Frank Ide, Rick Gunter. Allstate: Kerry Trevaskis. United Trophy 7, 1st Ontario Credit

1. United: Rick Collins 3, Brian Hood 2, Ian Ross, Don Pente. 1st Ontario: Ed Creechan. Mohawk Quad Pad 3, Corbett’s Sports 1. Mohawk: Keith Campbell 2, John Parrett. Corbett’s: Doug Bennyworth

WEST HAMILTON MEN’S LEAGUE Budd’s BMW Hamilton 6, RT Systems 3. Budd’s BMW goals: John Tremain, Paul Cannon 2, Harrison Woodcox, Ken Pagan, Dave Washburn. RT Systems goals: Adam Ricciardi, Craig Templeton, Ryan Conners. Puck and Pitch 6, Central Fabricating 3. Puck and Pitch goals: Dale Slater 2, Luke Baldwin, Todd Barta, Holly Murphy, Jim Barta. Central Fabricating goals: Kyle Benassi 3. North American Hard Chrome 5, S&G Electric 3. NAHC goals: Scott Brown 2, Gerry Groen, Mike Garrett, Tim Groen. S&G Electric goals: Jason Shedden, Jason Law, Kyle James.

ON THE LANES

Scott Tarbat has rolled our seventh 800 triple of the season as games of 278, 257 and 277 produced an 812. A 216 fourth game gave him a 1,028 set. Earlier 800’s are Art Oliver 823, Josh Colwell 813, Steve Smith 809, Billy Craig 804, Chris King 802 and Ryan Dickenson 800. All-time 800 triples in Hamilton now total 115. After Barb Hollands reported that Tamiko Hikida spared the 2-7-9-10 split, Barb spared the 1-5-10 split, then a few frames later left it again, but missed it. Jim Margueratt knocked down the six and seven pins on his second shot, but the three pin was still standing. The first honour scores of the season have been recorded at Burlington Bowl and Splitsville Burlington. At the former, Rob May, a Dundas resident with a 211 average, started with a 247 before 12 strikes in a row for a 300, then 215 for a 762 triple. Then at the latter, Frederick Renaud with a 167 average, followed a first frame spare with 11 strikes for a Century award winning 290 single which was 123 pins over his average. Then 187 and 207 games enabled him to post a 684 triple, 183 pins over his average for three games.

In October Ryan Dickenson, trying for his fifth 300 game, came up short with a 296. One month later he fired his fifth 300. No stopping Ryan as two months later games of 288, 277 and 235 with three strikes in the tenth frame produced an even 800 triple, his second after an 827. Then a slim three weeks later perfect game number six was the second game of a 993 (224, 300, 242, 227) set.

Reliable Roy Katz is back with reporting that at Skyway Lanes six big triples by Ian Colby (223, 222, 209), Bill Carter 654 (223, 222, 209), Dave Clark 651 (236, 235), Mark Giordano 650 (245, 224), Scott DeWolfe 634 (245) and Dave Dickey started with a 253 to slip over 600 at 609. Mike Bomben blasted a 565 (204), Barry Reid tripped a 549 (211), Rick Squires 507 (176) and Zeiko Krasulja eased over 500 by one pin with a 181 high game.

Roy then reports at Burlington Bowl after Janet Katz finally rolled her first 200 game after 30 years, almost had her first 500 triple as 165, 162 and 172 for a personal best 499 triple, just one pin short. Val Ciach-Link, 193 average, drove her way to a 646 with games of 211, 222 and 213. C.J. Price used a 207 for a sparkling 553 and Debbie Daoust, 115 average, a 167 for a 403 triple.

Ed Margueratt has surpassed 650 for the fourth and fifth times this season as games of 248, 203 and 218 totalled 669 to raise his average to 199, then games of 239 and 246 paved the way for a 654 and a 200 average. Earlier high triples this season were 710, 707 and 663 along with a so-close 649. Top average for the VSL group is Mike Ellis at 203 after recent triples of 686, 650 and 610 along with sparing the 2-4-10 split. Pat Horton scored a 249 single and Derek Hannah blasted a 235. Lisa Howard maintained her 184 Monday Knight average with a 628 triple and 245 single.

Tough spare conversions are Ed Margueratt the 1-2-4-10 twice in the same game, and Barb Roy converting the 6-8 split along with the 3-5-10. A correction has Sean Bailey firing a 1,020 (247, 269, 226, 278) set, not 1,000 as previously reported. It was reported by Sean himself and was his first time over 1,000.

REGISTRATIONS/TRYOUTS

Scott Park baseball registration, Saturday, March 17, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Montgomery Park. T-Ball for 4- and 5-year-olds is $55. Softball for ages 6 to 18 is $65. Adult Fun League, which is ages 19 and over (and played Sunday evenings) is $75. Email scottpark@cogeco.ca or visit scottparkbaseball.ca Mahoney Minor Baseball registration Saturdays, March 17, 24 and April 7, 14, 21 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Mahoney canteen. Age ranges from 4 to 19 years old. Quinndale Youth Soccer in person registrations for this summer are: March 24, 31, April 14 and 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; and April 24 and 26 from 7 to 9 p.m. Registrations are at Huntington Park Recreation Centre, 87 Brentwood Dr. Quinndale Youth Soccer plays at Mount Lions Park on Queen Victoria Drive. Online registrations are always open www.quinndalesoccer.com. Steel City Ultimate Youth Academy’s spring program is open! Participants will be introduced to the basic rules, skills and strategies during this six-week developmental program. The program runs from May 22 to June 26. Register at othersideathletics.com

Hamilton Lacrosse Association, home of the Bengals registration open online for all box lacrosse and girls’ or boys’ field lacrosse. All new paperweight, tyke and U11 girls’ players receive a free stick with their registration. In person registration where you can connect with the executive, coaches and much more: March 25, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Mountain arena, 25 Hester St. You don’t have to come to the in-person registration, just follow the new two step online registration process. hamiltonlacrosse.com

HLA free one-hour try-beforeyou-buy session geared to new players and their families is Saturday, March 17, 11 a.m. to noon, at Wentworth Arenas. This session is for girls and boys ages 4 and up. To participate, register at https:// admin.sportzsoft.com/apps/regWeb.dll/Login?OrgId=3333 or visit hamiltonlacrosse.com and click on Free Try-Before-You-Buy.

Girls’ field lacrosse has spots open in U11 division. New players very welcome. Find out what you need to know to play this outdoor game. Email: hla.jmoore@gmail.com

East Hamilton Soccer Club registrations are open online at www.easthamiltonsoccer.com or at clubhouse every Saturday (excluding Easter Weekend) from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

West Hamilton Floorball, Hamilton’s only floorball league is accepting spring registrations online at westdalefloorball.com or inperson at George P Vanier School, 100 Macklin St. N., on March 27 or 29, 6 to 8 p.m. Season runs out of Coronation Arena April 3 to June 26 on Tuesdays and/or Thursdays for boys and girls ages 2 to 18. West Mountain Baseball registration for the 2018 season is at MacNab Recreation Centre, 145 Magnolia Dr., on March 24 and April 7, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Online registration is also available wmbacougars.com. For more information, contact registrar@wmbaccougars.com

HELPING OUT

HOCKEY

Goalie needed for shinny hockey at the Bill Friday Lawfield arena, 150 Folkstone Ave. Times are every Monday and Friday from 9 to 11 a.m. Call John at 905-388-0521 or email jyjy@bell.net

EVENTS/CAMPS/CLINICS

HOCKEY

It’s the 50th annual Goodwill games! The Montague Norseman from Prince Edward Island play the Mount Hamilton Peewee Blues. Game 1 and opening ceremonies are Monday, March 26, 6 p.m.; Game 2 is Tuesday, March 27, 5 p.m.; Game 3 and closing ceremonies are Thursday, March 28, 6 p.m. All games played at the Dave Andrechuk Mountain Arena, 25 Hester St.

FOOTBALL

Jason Riley Up Front Lineman Camp, non-contact offensive-line skills camp for ages 13 to 18. Instructors are current Tiger-Cat offensive linemen, Ti-Cat 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 expert instruction, camp T-shirt, nutritious snack, tour of the Tiger-Cat Dressing Room, and a keynote speaker. Camp takes place on May 5, Tim Hortons Field. Registration is 10:30 a.m. and on the field from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost is $50. Call Coach Riley at 905-5316029 for more details. RUGBY

Hamilton Hornets Rugby Football Club has indoor skills training for new and experienced male and female rugby players aged 16 and up. These drop in sessions run Saturdays until April, 3 to 4 p.m. at Wentworth Arenas for $5 per session. Contact Tom at tom.edwards.hhrfc@gmail.com.