AMATEUR SPORT

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AROUND THE DIAMONDS

HAMILTON OLDTIMERS’ BASEBALL ORGANIZATION Playoffs: Tracie’s Place and BDB Tigers played to a 20-20 tie. Ringo’s Automotive won 23-13 over Jays. West Hamilton Dentures nipped Scarrow’s Indians 28-27. Aces Family Restaurant bowed to Royal Canadian Legion Branch 163 24-17. Keller Williams Edge Realty clinched first place in the John Snell pod and an automatic berth in the championship final as they defeated Sherwood Men’s Hairstyling 20-14. Dalbar Leisure Sportswear lost to Apple Tree Gang 25-24. Aces beat Dalbar 23-15 in Thursday games while Carafe beat Legion 27-16. Keller lost to Apple Tree 16-15. Ringo’s rumbled over Scarrow’s 38-17 and BDB beat Investors 24-15. Jays kept their playoff hopes alive beating Tracie’s 24-20.

ON THE LANES

Steve Cowie had 14 strikes in a row, spread over two games, the last seven in game one for a 240 and the first seven in game two for a 227. Another five strikes to start game three, and a 247 for a 714 triple and 24 overall strikes. On the same team, John Cooper blasted a 684 (234, 201, 249).

HELP WANTED HOCKEY

Senior shinny starts Monday, Oct. 3, at Lawfield arena, 150 Folkstone Ave. Times are every Monday and Friday from 9 to 11 a.m. Cost $4.75 per. Players over 55 only. Call John at 905-388-0521 or email jyjy@bell.net Non-contact men’s hockey league looking for players. Not-for-profit 35+ men’s league with zero tolerance for rough play. Games Wednesday nights at the Hamilton 4 Pad Arena, September start. Reasonable ice times. The league caters to average players, no stars please. Email: Contact.the.qwnhl@gmail.com Men’s recreational fall and winter hockey, games are on Wednesdays. 9:45 p.m., at Mohawk Quad Pad. Only $325 for 27 games. Must register before Sept. 28. Contact Peter at 289-456-4949 or wedfunhockey@gmail.com Hamilton’s Prestige Hockey

Leagues, looking for one 30+ team or individuals for Tuesday night division, and one 40+ team or individuals for Wednesday night division for Winter Men’s League 2016/17 season, at FirstOntario Centre. Contact Dan Caco 905-512-2970, email cacohcky@rogers.com, hamiltonsprestigehockeyleagues.com

VOLLEYBALL

Aldershot Community Recreation

Association (ACRA) is looking for new players for its mixed adult recreation volleyball league. Runs Wednesday nights from Sept. 28 to April at Aldershot high school. Call 905-637-2409.

REGISTRATIONS/ TRYOUTS

East Hamilton Soccer Club, tryouts for U15 rep team competing in the MJ League. Players 2002/03 are invited. Bring cleats, shin pads and a ball. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 17 and 18, and Saturday, Sept. 24, from 1 to 2:30 p.m., at Sam Manson Park. Contact coach Mike Ben at mike.ben@sympatico.ca

CEHL adult men’s hockey is accepting team and individual

registrations for 2016-17 seasons. League starts late Sept. 25 at Mohawk 4 Ice Centre. Sunday nights between 5 and 11 p.m. Visit leaguelineup.com/cehl or call 905-920-1860. Waterdown Raiders Volleyball

Club, tryout schedule: Sept. 14 at Brant Hills Community Centre, 14U from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.: Sept. 15 at Guardian Angels Elementary School, 18U from 6 to 7:30 p.m.; 17U from 7:30 to 9 p.m.: Sept. 16 at Brant Hills Community Centre, 16U from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.: Sept. 19 at St. Thomas Elementary School, 14U and 15U from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.: and Sept. 19 at Waterdown High School, 16U from 6 to 7:30 p.m., 17U from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.; 18U from 7:30 to 9 p.m. $30 tryout fee per athlete. www.waterdownraiders.ca for information and updates.

Hamilton Hawks girls’ house league accepting player registrations for the 2016-2017 season. The Hamilton Girls Hockey Association divisions range from pre-novice, 5 years old, to intermediate, 21 years old. House league divisions play various centres in surrounding Hamilton area, such as Stoney Creek, Ancaster, Flamborough, and is a great way for female athletes to learn about team

play and most importantly fun. All leagues in Ontario are governed by the Ontario Women’s Hockey Association. Register or find more information on website hgha.ca/index.php Mount Hamilton Minor Hockey Association (M.H.M.H.A.) registrations for new and returning participants on Thursday, Sept. 15. Please attend convenor’s office at Mountain Arena (Dave Andreychuk Arena), 25 Hester St., from 6 to 8 p.m. Registration for all divisions Novice 2008/2009 to Midget 1999/2001. Atom Goalie positions available. For more information and additional registrations times view MHMHA website or contact registrar mhmhasecretary@gmail.com Hamilton Victoria Curling Club

Competitive League registration and draft night is Wednesday, Sept. 14, at 7 p.m. League plays once a week either Tuesday or Wednesday evenings at 6:45 or 9 p.m. (on a rotational basis). Teams looking to join a league or curlers looking for a team are welcome to come out. 568 King St. E. (entrance off Grant Avenue) 905-528-6331. Contact is Mike Oda moda@cogeco.ca Blessed Sacrament Yellow Jackets

Basketball, registration now open for Saturday morning program on East Mountain from October to February includes co-ed introductory program for boys and girls aged 4 and 5. Separate leagues for boys and girls starting at age 6. High school boys and girls division. Play with a friend policy. 905-389-7834 Email: info@ blessedsacramentbasketball.ca; blessedsacramentbasketball.ca SMCH Co-Instructional Volleyball

Program, 12-week instructional house league for girls and boys ages 5 to 15 starts Sept. 17. Located at St. John Paul School, 600 Acadia Dr. On-site registration Sept. 10, 9 a.m. to noon. Email, seekersregistration@rogers.com for applications form. 905-870-9568 Hamilton Smash Volleyball Club, introduction to volleyball program Sundays, 9:30 to 11 a.m. for 9- to 11-year-olds, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for 12- to 13-year-olds. Runs Sept. 25 to Nov. 27, at Westmount Recreation Centre, 35 Lynbook Dr. Hamilton Women’s Hockey League winter season starts October. Registrations for senior recreational women’s hockey are now being accepted. Games are Sundays at Wentworth Arenas, Ancaster. Beginner skills and five levels of recreational hockey are offered. The league also offers a Masters division 40+ Friday night. Goalies are needed for all levels. Affordable way to play hockey in a social, structured league. All our referees are female and certified. www.hwhl.ca or hwhlhockey@gmail.com Dundas Dynamo House League, 10-week program begins the week of Sept. 26 and concludes end of November. The program is open boys and girls Grades 2 to 8. Develop their skills in a fun and challenging environment. www.dynamobasketball.ca for information and online registration.

Dundas Dynamo, rep tryouts. Players interested in trying out for Dundas based rep basketball are welcome to attend open/free sessions. All tryouts listed at Hillfield Strathallan College (DeGroote Gym — old high school facility). Novice Girls (U10) start the week of Sept. 25. Novice Boys (U10) start the week of Sept. 19. www.dynamobasketball.ca or email at dynamo.bball@gmail.com Hamilton Aquatic Water Polo is accepting registrations for season beginning in September. Children ages 7 to 13 can enjoy the Junior League Program. If you can swim you can play water polo, free trials are available. Competitive programs are also available for athletes up to age 19. Visit hamiltonwaterpolo.ca or email register@hamiltonwaterpolo.ca