Amateur sport

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AROUND THE DIAMONDS

HAMILTON OLDTIMERS’ BASEBALL ORGANIZATION The Dodgers held off a furious rally by the A’s to post a 17-16 victory. Rob Whitenect, with a double and triple, and Ron Bocock and Doug Jackson, with two hits and three RBIs apiece, led the Dodgers at the plate. Mike Fazari, Brian Avery and Brian Fraser each had two hits and two RBIs for the Dodgers. Ted Pritchard, Allan Agnew and Mike Parisi banged out three hits apiece in a losing effort for the A’s, with Pritchard driving in three runs and Agnew and Parisi each driving in a pair. Tom McGrattan had a three-run double for the A’s. Meanwhile, Steven McClure and Keith Howard chipped in with two hits apiece. HAMILTON OLDE SPORTS SLO-PITCH ASSOCIATION July 25 — Apple Tree Gang 16, The Ale House 14. Scarrow’s Indians 26, West Hamilton Dentures 24. Sherwood Men’s Hairstyling 28, Carafe Wine Makers 19. Ringo’s Automotive 32, Ace Family Restaurant 25. Tower Service Station 24, Tracie’s Restaurant 21. Breakaway Distributing 24, Dream Team 23. Royal Canadian Legion Branch 163 33, BDB Tigers 32.

July 27 — Sherwood Men’s Hairstyling 24, Breakaway Distributing 23. Royal Canadian Legion Branch 163 33, Ringo’s Automotive 28. Ace Family Restaurant 27, West Hamilton Dentures 26. Tracie’s Restaurant 31, Carafe Wine Makers 26. Tower Service Station 17, BDB Tigers 16. Scarrow’s Indians 31, The Ale House 21. Apple Tree Gang 25, Dream Team 20.

ON THE FIELD

ONTARIO WOMEN’S FIELD LACROSSE U11 — Hamilton 10, Mimico 1. Hamilton goals: Addison Holdsworth, Ryan Barrick 3, Chloe Nichols 2, Jillian Boyer 3, and Avery Bruce. Hamilton 9, Oakville 1. Hamilton goals: Jillian Boyer 2, Avery Bruce 3, Alyssa Hargot 2, Anna Talbot, and Allyah MacLellan. Oakville goal: Alice Robertson. Hamilton 8, Oshawa 2. Hamilton goals: Jillian Boyer 4, Ryan Barrick 2, Nicole Staley, and Olivia Starr.

U19 — Hamilton 9, Owen Sound 2. Hamilton goals: Cam McConnochie, Hannah Moore 2, Melanie Schleehahn, Olivia Morgan 3, Ellaraye Tobias, and Eden Ferris. Hamilton assists: McConnochie and Aurielle Tobias. Hamilton 8, Halton Hills 5. Hamilton goals: Olivia Morgan 2, Cam McConnochie, Ellaraye Tobias 2, Hannah Moore 2, Eden Ferris. Hamilton assists: Melanie Schleehahn and Ellaraye Tobias. Halton Hills goals: Grace Dobis, Sarah Lauryssen 2, Lauren Jackson and Alyssa Mckendrick.

ON THE GRIDIRON

HAMILTON FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION Bantam Tiger-Cats defeated the London Jr Mustangs in post-season play on July 29, at Ron Joyce Stadium, 20-13 to capture the Ontario Provincial Football League Western Division Conference Final.

ON THE PADDOCK

HAMILTON HORNETS RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB Hamilton senior men held off the Niagara Wasps for 25 minutes before the scoring deluge. The score was 28-0 at halftime but The Hornets didn’t give up. Jeff Dowhan touched down the lone try and Will Redgate kicked the convert. The final score was 73-7.

HELP OUT

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, who can be reached at hamilton.publicrelations@specialolympicsontario.ca. COACHING HAMILTON SMASH VOLLEYBALL CLUB The club is seeking assistant and potential head coaches for the 20172018 indoor season. Coaches are expected to attend practices twice a week, occasional weekend tournaments and be willing to develop their coaching skills through ongoing educational opportunities. A passion for working with youth, organizational abilities and leadership are a must. Previous experience playing volleyball and coaching youth sports is a definite plus. A criminal record check and Vulnerable Sector Screening will be required. If interested, please contact Tauri Caputo at tauricaputo@hotmail.com, or by calling 905-321-0245.

REGISTER/TRYOUTS

Hamilton Girls Hockey Association HAWKS, initiation program registration is open for girls 4 and up looking to take part in the 2017/18 hockey season. Register online at www.hgha.ca.

Stoney Creek Sabres Bantam BB girls’ hockey team has an opportunity available for a Rep goaltender born in 2003 or 2004 for the 2017/ 18 season. Financial and coaching resources will be available for on and off ice training throughout the season. On ice session coming up for goaltender tryouts, if interested please contact Coach Wade at bantambbcoach2017@scgha.com or, visit the SCGHA website.

Mount Hamilton Minor Hockey Association, is taking registrations for new and returning members. Interested registrants can attend the convenor’s office, 25 Hester St. Novice (2009/10) to Midget (2000/02). Also offering select hockey from novice to bantam, minor and major midget levels. For information, view the MHMHA website or please feel free to contact the registrar at mhmhasecretary@gmail.com.

Chedoke Minor Hockey League, in person registrations with information and help are provided Aug. 19 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the arena in the Chedoke Room. Cost is $415. Online registration is open for boys and girls ages 7 to 17 (novice to midget). Visit chedokeminorhockey.com and pick the 2017/18 registration tab. Select programs are also offered in all divisions. Call 905-575-5185.

CEHL, now accepting team and individual registrations for the upcoming 2017-2018 winter hockey season. League starts Sept. 24 at Mohawk 4 Ice Centre. Sunday nights between 5 and 11 p.m. Visit leaguelineup.com/cehl or call 905920-1860 for information.

Hamilton Ringette registration is open. Learn to Skate program (ages 4+) is professionally led by qualified THT skating instructors is $199 for the six month season. New this year, adult recreational league Sunday nights at 9 p.m., cost of $295 or $60 for goalies. U10 fee is $429, U12 and up is $499. Register at hamiltonringette.ca for more information contact registrar@hamiltonringette.ca or president@hamiltonringette.ca Additionally Hamilton Ringette is also selling $25 tickets to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats games again this season. Visit our website for information or contact publicity@hamiltonringette.ca.

Hamilton Minor Hockey Initiation Program, registration starts now for children ages 4 to 6 to participate in the 2017/18 hockey season. Register online at hamiltoninitiationprogram.ca any time.