AMATEUR SPORT
To submit a score, game report or announcement, please email sports@thespec.com. REGISTRATIONS/ TRYOUTS
Pickleball Hamilton welcomes new players to the game of pickleball. Join us at any of these schools on any of these four nights: St. David Elementary School, Monday and Friday from 7 to 10 p.m.; St. Charles Mountain, Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m.; St. Joachim Elementary School, Thursday from 7 to 10 p.m. All equipment and instruction will be provided. You need to bring running shoes. If you can swim you can play water polo. Hamilton Aquatic Water Polo is accepting registrations for the upcoming session beginning in January. Children ages 7-13 can enjoy our Junior League Program. Free trials are available. Competitive programs are also available for athletes up to age 19. Visit our website for more information at www.hamiltonwaterpolo.ca or email register@hamiltonwaterpolo.ca with any questions. Mount Hamilton Avalanche soccer boys under 14 rep are still holding tryouts for the 2017 season. Any boy interested in trying out, contact Coach Adam Segato adamsegato@yahoo.com. SMCH/Seekers Winter Co-Ed volleyball is taking registrations for their 8 week instructional house league program for boys and girls ages 5 to 15. The program is divided into 3 levels based on age. Novice (ages 5 to 8), Junior (9 to 11), and Senior (12 to 15). Instruction ranges from beginner fundamentals to experienced club performance levels. Program takes place at St. John Paul School, 600 Acadia Dr., Hamilton. Starts Jan. 14, 2017. Email rbbluciani@quickclic.net or call 905-870-9568. Download application forms at seekersvolleyball.com
CAMPS/CLINICS/NOTES LACROSSE
Free try-before-you-buy sessions. Hamilton Lacrosse Association Jr. B Bengals are hosting two free one-hour sessions to new players. These sessions will give brand new players the skills necessary to start their box or field lacrosse season. Sessions are for boys and girls from tyke (2010) to bantam (2003) age groups. Hamilton’s Jr. B Bengals will be running the drills and skills. The sessions are: Thursday, Dec. 29 at 5:45 p.m. and Friday, Dec. 30 at 6 p.m. Wentworth Triple Rinks, 1249 Wilson St. E., Ancaster. A caged helmet is required. Reserve your spot today, email Bengal.hamlax@gmail.com (include participant name and birth year). www.hamiltonlacrosse.com
GIRLS FIELD LACROSSE
Girls’ field lacrosse winter skills clinic. HLA is growing the game of women’s field lacrosse in Hamilton. We are proud to provide teams in the U11, U13, U15 and U19 divisions of OWFL. Girls who play know that field lacrosse opens opportunities at the OUA, NCAA levels and more. If you are looking for a sport to advance your skills in hockey or basketball, give lacrosse a try. This clinic welcomes new players at all age divisions. Clinic runs Saturdays starting Jan. 7, 11 to 12 p.m. For new and returning players. Fee $60 for all sessions, or $15 each, held at Wentworth Triple Rinks. Reserve your spot or for more information on girls field lacrosse, email media@hamiltonlacrosse.com @HLAgirlsfield www.hamiltonlacrosse.com
VOLLEYBALL
Smash Volleyball 10-week winter youth volleyball development program. Participants learn volleyball skills within a practice and game setting. Westmount Recreation Centre, 35 Lynbrook Dr. Sundays from Jan. 15 to March 19, 9:30 to 11 a.m. for 9 to11 years and 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for 12 to 13 years. Register online at www.hamilton.ca/rec
St. Mary Volleyball Program
10-session introductory VolleyTotz runs Sundays from Jan. 8 to March 12. The program is for girls and boys in grades JK to 2. Sessions are 9 to 11 a.m., at St. Mary Secondary School, Hamilton. Registration includes a T-shirt and ball. All coaches are NCCP volleyball certified or NCCP Fundamental Movement Skills certified. Contact Jos Nederveen at mvpvolleyball.jn@gmail.com or check www.mountainvolleyball.ca under Developmental - MVP VolleyTotz.
HELP WANTED CURLING
Glendale Curling — a special curling membership available for either one or two people. Retirees, get out together and play in our house or give your partner a break two or three mornings a week by leaving them alone for some peace and quiet while you get some exercise. For more information, email mbraker@clublink.ca or call 905-561-0660 ext. 2234, or visit Glendale Curling at 401 Mount Albion Rd.
TOUCH FOOTBALL
Winter outdoor adult pickup game that has run in the Westdale area (from November to March) for over 40 years needs a few extra bodies. Strictly recreational — no refs, all skill levels welcome. Contact Rick Lane at 905-336-8784 or lanes@skylinc.net.
ON THE ICE
LAWFIELD MINOR HOCKEY Atom — Leafs 4, Bulldogs 1. Leafs goals: Jake Herman, Tommy Henderson, Adam Lahie, Logan Faulman. Leafs assists: Kamay Bailey, Quintin Diorio. Bulldogs goal: Josh Barlow. Canucks 5, Canadiens 4. Canucks goals: Tyler Ballantyne 4, Kali Bourgeois. Canucks assists: Adam Woods, Ethan Felker, Sam Shweihat. Canadiens goals: Jaden Smith, Kyle Murdoch, Julian Bozzo, Daniel Cassiano. Canadiens assists: Nolin Angelone. Senators 9, Oilers 7. Senators goals: Nolin Mather 5, Mackenzie Cassidy, Thomas Bozz, Ethan Calisto, Hailey Finlay. Senators assists: Jaden Campbell 2, Denis Matej, Nolin Mather, Carlyn Horton, Ethan Calisto. Oilers goals: Nathan Zandstra 4, Zach VanderElzen 2, Evan Furneaux (his first goal!). Oilers assists: Zach VanderElzen, Daryl Rodwell, Evan McKillop, Rodnie Huybens. Lawfield Atom Thunder 8, Mountain 2. Lawfield goals: Jake Herman, Tyler Ballantyne 2, Hunter Cadeau 2, Zachary VenderElzen 2, Tommy Henderson. Lawfield assists: Zachary Griffin 2, Ben Swick, Thomas Bozz, Herman, Ballantyne, Nathan Zandstra, Jacob Caruso, Hunter Cadeau. Lawfield Atom Thunder 4, Ancaster 0. S/O Owen LeBlanc. Lawfield goals: Hunter Cadeau, Nolin Mather, Tyler Ballantyne 2. Assists: Ballantyne, Kyle Murdoch, Jacob Caruso. Novice — Flames 2, Bulldogs 0. Flame goals: Tyler Vukelic, Jordon Rodereque. Flame assist: Justin Fortin. S/O Milo Beckman. Peewee — Bulldogs 2, Flames 1. Bulldogs goals: Lucas Blunsdon, Kalvin Bourgeois. Assist: Jayden Harrison. Flames goal: Cole Alkema. Flames assist: Seth Heikamp Lawfield Thunder 11, Brantford Saints 0. Lawfield goals: Ben Ballantyne 4, Kalvin Bourgeois 2, Quinton Davidson, Aidan McVey, Jason Spriggs, Jake Casey, Jayden Harrison. Lawfield assists: Jordan Sprentall 2, Davidson 3, Charlie Mattina, Ballantyne, McVey, Casey. S/O Asher Lavoie Bantam — Flames 9, Senators 0. S/O Jacob Krushelnicki. Lawfield goals: Shea Herman 3, Stuart Gallagher, Marc D’Amico, Kyle Rasich, Griffin Colibaba, Justin Mikhail, Ryan Gaylord. Flames assists: Melanie Fowler, Marc D’Amico, Zach Redgate, Griffin Colibaba, Alyssa Richards. Flames 5, Leafs 0. S/O Jacob Krushelnicki. Flames goals: Marc D’Amico, Shea Herman, Nathan Wright, Ryan Gaylord, Melanie Fowler. Flames assists: Melanie Fowler 2, Griffin Colibaba, Zach Redgate, Gabe Lafond, Justin Mikhail, David Earl, Alyssa Richards 2, Marc D’Amico, Shea Herman. Lawfield Bantam Thunder 2, Chedoke 0. S/O Jacob Krushelnicki. Lawfield goals: Lucas Bork, Ryan Gaylord. Assist: Connor McKnight.