AMATEUR SPORT
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AROUND THE DIAMONDS
HAMILTON OLDE SPORTS SLOPITCH ASSOCIATION Aug. 9: Breakaway Distributing 25, Ringo’s Automotive 24; Tracie’s Place Restaurant and Karaoke 24, Scarrow’s Indians 20; West Hamilton Denture’s 18, Nelson’s Dream Team 11; The Ale House 19, Sherwood Men’s Hairstyling 18; Ace Family Restaurant and Sports Bar 33, Carafe Wine Makers 31; Royal Canadian Legion Branch 163 28, Tower Service Station 16; and Apple Tree Gang 22, BDB Tigers 20. Aug. 7 games were cancelled due to rain.
ON THE BOWLING GREEN
Burlington Lawn Bowling Club Novice Ladies, Theresa Kennedy, Barbara Day-Wills, Valerie King won Bronze at the Provincial Novice Ladies Triples in Sarnia over the weekend. Final game, Burlington 15, Heritage Green Kitchener 7.
ON THE PADDOCK
HAMILTON HORNETS RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB
The Hornets move on in the Niagara Rugby Union Playoffs with a 46-17 win over the visiting Windsor Rogues Saturday at Mohawk Sports Park.
Aaron Laplante opened the scoring with a try and Ali Reza, Ben Gale, Brandon Chick Raheem Kinnarath, also scored. Team captain, Will Redgate scored a short-handed try, picked off a Windsor pass for a second try, and was handed the hall by a team mate just before final time for a third or Zulu. The senior men travel to Sarnia Aug. 18 for their next playoff game.
REGISTRATIONS/TRYOUTS
SMCH-SEEKERS co-ed instructional house league volleyball fall program is now available. The three division, 12 week program, is open to boys and girls from ages 4 to 16. Coaching Instructions are modified to meet player skill levels, from beginner to high school competitive quality. The program will run Saturdays starting Sept. 15, at St. John Paul II School, 600 Acadia Dr. Call or text 905-870-9568 or email
rbbluciani@quickclic.net. In person registration will take place at the gym on Saturday, Sept. 8, 9 to 11:30 a.m. Registrations will also be accepted at the gym before sessions start if there is space. seekersregistration@rogers.com Mount Hamilton Minor Hockey
Association (M.H.M.H.A.) registrations for new, returning and IP players on Thursday, Aug. 16, 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 Mount Hamilton Hockey Facebook, website or contact registrar mhmhasecretary@gmail.com 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.
P.E.I. Oldtimers Hockey League is accepting registrations for the upcoming season. Players must be 40+. The league plays at the Wentworth Arena on Friday nights, 7, 8, 9 and 10 p.m. Season starts mid September and runs till mid April. Anyone interested can download the registration form from our web page or contact Wayne at 289684-0032.
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@chedokeminor hockey.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 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
NCCA Sports is a not for profit group operating out of the Brant Hills Community Centre in Burlington offering affordable Youth and Adult programs. Fall and Winter program registrations are being accepted. Programs start Sept. 9. Adult programs available are: Recreational Volleyball - Sunday, 7 to 8:30 p.m., $165; Semi Competitive Volleyball - Monday, 8 to 10 p.m., $190; Competitive Volleyball Thursday, 7 to 9 p.m., $190; Badminton - Tuesday, 8 to 10 p.m., $170 (drop-in offered); Men's Basketball 25+ - Thursday, 9 to 10:30 p.m., $190; Tai Chi 55+ - Tuesday and Thursday, 11 to 12 p.m., $2 (drop in). Youth programs for Fall (Sept.Dec.) and Winter (Jan.-Apr.) include: Volleyball Fundamentals 10-14 - Monday, 6 to 7 p.m.; Badminton Fundamentals 10-14 - Monday, 7 to 8 p.m.; Floor Hockey Fundamentals 10-14 - Wednesday, 6 to 7 p.m.; Basketball Fundamentals 9-11 - Thursday, 6 to 7 p.m.; Basketball Fundamentals 11-14 - Thursday, 7 to 8 p.m.; Sport Fundamentals 6-8 - Thursday, 6 to 7 p.m. All youth programs are $75 each session. Visit nccasports.ca
WANTED
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
COACHES
The Coaching Association of Ontario is hosting a National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) Competition - Development modules - Coaching and Leading Effectively and Psychology of Performance on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 25 and 26 in Ancaster. A reimbursement of 70 per cent of the registration fee is available to all participants. Email Joe at jgbenedetti84@gmail.com for more information.
CAMPS/CLINICS
VOLLEYBALL
Waterdown Raiders Volleyball Club for youth girls is hosting two two-hour Boot Camps for multiple age groupings on Aug. 25 and Sept. 5 at Brant Hills Community Centre, 2233 Brant St., Burlington. Cost is $15 per athlete. Visit waterdownraiders.ca for more information and to reserve your spot.