AMATEUR SPORT
HAMILTON OLDTIMERS’ BASEBALL ORGANIZATION
Rob Whitenect and Robin Pozzo each smacked three hits to lead the league-leading A’s to a 17-8 victory over the Tigers in the 55-plus division of the Hamilton Oldtimers’ Baseball Organization. Whitenect had two doubles and scored four runs while Pozzo had a double and scored three runs.
Paul Smelser, Keith Howard, Clyde Goldsmith and Dan Creechan each had two hits for the A’s, with Smelser driving in three runs and scoring a pair, while Howard had two RBIs and scored two runs. Creechan and Smelser each belted a double. Jeff Lumby led the Tigers at the plate, hammering out four hits while Rod Noseworthy had three. Mark Novosel, John Fuciarelli, Steve Thorkildsen and Darrell Smith each had two hits for the Tigers, with Novosel belting a double and scoring two runs.
In the second game, Brian Avery led the Cardinals to a 15-8 win over the Dodgers with three hits, including a triple and a double. He also drove in two runs and scored a pair.
Bert Schenk, Paul Buono, Richard Kirkham, Chris Fraser, Stephen Biback and Ian Robertson each had two hits for the Cards, Robertson drove in a pair of runs, while Fraser, Schenk and Kirkham had two each. Rich Salvatore and Ted Pritchard each had two hits for the Dodgers, while Phil Beaudoin reached base safely during all four of his trips to the plate, with a hit and three walks. Salvatore and Bob McDermott each smacked a double and had two RBIs, while Beaudoin and Dan Kaluzny scored two runs apiece.
HAMILTON OLDE SPORTS SLO-PITCH ASSOCIATION
July 24: Apple Tree Gang 32, The Ale House 19; Scarrow’s Indians 27, West Hamilton Dentures 12; Sherwood Men’s Hairstyling 32, Carafe Wine Makers 12; Ace Family Restaurant and Sports Bar 19, Ringo’s Automotive 18; Tracie’s Place Restaurant and Karaoke 32, Tower Service Station 21; Breakaway Distributing 21, Nelson’s Dream Team 16; and Royal Canadian Legion Branch #163 23, BDB Tigers 19. Thursday July 26 saw Breakaway 20, Sherwood 10; Legion 28, Ringo’s 19; Aces 12, Dentures 7; Carafe 30, Tracie’s 20; Tower 22, BDB 12; Scarrow’s 24, Ale House 16; and Appletree 22, Nelson’s 7.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Coaching Assoc of Ontario is hosting National Coaching Certification Program Competition — Development modules — Coaching and Leading Effectively and Psychology of Performance Aug. 25-26 in Ancaster. A reimbursement of 70% of the registration fee is available to all participants. Visit their website or email Joe at jgbenedetti84@gmail.com for information
REGISTRATIONS/ TRYOUTS
CEHL adult hockey league team and individual registrations for the 2018/19 hockey season. League starts Sept. 23 at Mohawk 4Ice Centre and Gateway arenas. Sunday nights between 5 and 11 p.m. Juveniles (17-18) to 35+ are welcome. Visit leaguelineup.com/cehl or call 905-920-1860.
CANUSA track and field, represent team Hamilton for the upcoming CANUSA Games taking place Aug. 10 and 11 here in Hamilton. Track and field positions are still available for girls and boys age 16 and 17. For information contact kgonci4@gmail.com
Chedoke Minor Hockey League (CMHL) registration for new and returning players is open for the 2018/19 season. Fee is $450 for all age groups, Minor Novice through Midget. In addition to house league teams, Select teams are offered in every age group including minor teams when the numbers merit a team. Located at 91 Chedmac Dr. For more information and to register online, view our website at chedokeminor hockey.com. If you have any questions, email registration@chedokeminorhockey.com
Hamilton Minor Hockey Council (HMHC) Juvenile Hockey After a hiatus for a number of years, ‘Juvi Hockey’ is back! For players born from 1998 — 2000, can continue playing in a safe and enjoyable environment. Two games a week, October through March, late Sunday and Monday nights at Chedoke arena. More details can be found on our website at hamiltonminorhockey.com. Register online through the Chedoke Minor Hockey website. Cost is $525. If you have any questions, email, registration@chedokeminorhockey.com. Mount Hamilton Minor Hockey Association (M.H.M.H.A.) registrations for new, returning and IP players on Thursday, Aug. 9, 7 to 8 p.m. Interested registrants are to attend the convenor’s office at Mountain Arena (Dave Andreychuk Arena), 25 Hester St. Registration for all divisions including our new half ice 4on4 Minor Novice 2011. Don’t miss out on early bird registration fee of $325 for Minor Novice and $390 Major Novice. Also taking coaching applications for our House League. For more information view MountHamiltonHockey Facebook, website or contact registrar mhmhasecretary@gmail.com Junior Hockey Tryouts, Hamilton Huskies Jr Blues (Dundas Blues) are running tryouts Aug. 28 and 29 at Chedoke Arena. To tryout or for information, contact Blues GM Mike Spadafora at gm@hamiltonhuskies.ca or 905971-4727. Blues operate out of Market Street Arena in Dundas. Lawfield Minor Hockey registration for new and returning players is open for the 2018/19 season. Fee is $425 for novice, atom, peewee and bantam. $470 for midget. In addition to house league play, Lawfield offers six select teams including minor midget. Located at 150 Folkestone Ave. Register online at leaguelineup.com/lawfieldhockey or contact the registrar lmhareg@gmail.com 905-5775323
Burlington Oldtimers Ladies Hockey Club has openings for the upcoming season and is accepting registrations. This six team league plays twice a week with game times no later than 9:30 p.m., usually earlier. It is open to players 30 yrs. and older. Beginner and experienced players are welcome. Teams are balanced so join with a friend and guaranteed to be on the same team. To register go to www.carhahockey.ca and follow women’s hockey finder. Goalies are also needed. For more information call Dianne at 905-639-9238. Hamilton Minor Hockey Council (HMHC) Juvenile Hockey. After a hiatus for a number of years, ‘Juvi Hockey’ is back! For players born from 1998 — 2000, we are offering you a place to continue playing in a safe and enjoyable environment. Two games a week, October through March, late Sunday and Monday nights at Chedoke arena. Details can be found on the website at hamiltonminorhockey.com. Register online through the Chedoke Minor Hockey website. Cost is $525. If you have any questions, email, registration@chedokeminorhockey.com
Hamilton Oldtymers Hockey League est. 1975, is accepting applications for all positions for the 2018/2019 season. League play begins in late September, and games are on Sunday afternoon at Gateway Arena. Players of all levels who are 35+ can submit details or further questions by email to mparente66@hotmail.com or by contacting Mike at (905) 5365580.
Hamilton Minor Hockey Initiation Program, registration for children ages 4 to 6 to participate in the 2018/19 hockey season. Online registration available now, hamiltoninitiationprogram.ca
ANNOUNCEMENTS
• The 2018 CANUSA games are back in Hamilton Aug. 10 to 12.
CAMPS/CLINICS
HOCKEY
PHL Academy full-day summer camps: Geraldine Heaney (Hockey Hall of Famer) Rep Conditioning Camp, from Aug. 20 to 24. Limited space in all camps, call 905-6484606 or info@phlacademy.ca BASKETBALL
Maga Basketball summer camps. Registration is open. Three camps available.
Guard Post Camp, Aug. 13 to 17 at Bishop Tonnos; this camp is for boys and girls ages 7 to 15. A skill oriented camp 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. A week at this camp and you will be ready for the upcoming tryouts. An opportunity to compete against some of the top players in the area and gain valuable knowledge from the tremendous coaching staff that is present each year.
Metro Camp, Aug. 20 to 24 at Cardinal Newman; for girls and boys ages 7 to 15. A fundamental skills camp in designed for boys and girls aged 7-15. Outstanding staff of basketball teaching professionals, individual skills, team concepts, shooting competitions. Elite High Performance Camp, Aug. 20 to 22 at Bishop Tonnos; this is a high performance, elite camp geared toward driving athletes, both boys and girls. Mihai Raducanu of No Limit Performance is teaming up with Steve Maga of Maga Basketball to deliver a top calibre skills camp to prepare the athletes for their upcoming fall seasons.
For information and camp brochure and registration form for all camps, visit www.magabasketball.com or contact camp Director: Steve Maga steve@magabasketball.com 905518-6778