AMATEUR SPORT

To submit a score, game report or announcement, please email sports@thespec.com. REGISTRATIONS/ TRYOUTS

Hamilton Minor Hockey Initiation Program, in person registrations for children ages 4 to 6 to participate in the 2017/18 hockey season are Saturday, Wednesday, Sept. 6 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Mohawk 4Ice Centre, 710 Mountain Brow Blvd.; and Saturday, Sept. 9 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Hockey Council office in Dave Andreychuk (Mountain) Arena, 25 Hester St. Online registration is also available. Register online at hamiltoninitiationprogram.ca any time. Mountain Volleyball Club (MVC) tryout schedule for the upcoming 2017-2018 Ontario Volleyball Association Indoor Volleyball Season for females aged 12 to 18. Athletes are required to print and complete the registration form and complete the online registration provided on the MVC website. Please bring the completed registration form with you to tryouts. Check out the tryout schedule: www.mountainvolleyballclub.com/tryouts. The Steel City Ultimate Youth Academy will be offering its fall session as of Monday, September 11. This six-week program will focus on skill-development, basic strategies/tactics, fitness and fun. Ultimate Disc is a dynamic, fast-paced, co-ed team game that promotes integrity, co-operation and the love of play. Come out and give it a try. Registration is online @ othersideathletics.com

CEHL, now accepting team and individual registrations for the upcoming 2017-2018 winter hockey season. League starts Sept. 24 at Mohawk 4Ice Centre. Sunday nights between 5 and 11 p.m. Visit leaguelineup.com/cehl or call 905-920-1860 for information. Smash Volleyball Youth Development Fall Program 2017. Co-Ed participants will: Learn basic volleyball skills Improve physical literacy skills such as striking, jumping and Agility (volleyball term, pass, set and spike) Participate in practice and game. For Youth participant, you will need to create an account first. Registration opens Wednesday, August 23, 7 a.m. Participants will be registering for: Sundays from Oct. 8 to Dec. 3, 9 week program. Sessions fill up fast so please register as early as possible to ensure a spot. To register: https://rec.hamilton.ca/… /Activities/ActivitiesAdvSearch.asp Youth Juniors age 8-10yrs old (introductory)Code # 185867 Sundays 9 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Youth Juniors age 9-11yrs old (intermediate)Code # 186756 Sundays 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Youth Seniors age 11-13yrs old Code # 185871 Sundays noon to 1:30 p.m. Gymnasium Westmount Recreation Centre. Registration online at www.hamilton.ca/rec. Westmount Recreation Centre, 35 Lynbrook Drive. For more information contact Debbie Wu Hamilton Ringette registration is now open. Our Learn to Skate program (ages 4+) is professionally led by qualified THT skating instructors and is $199 for the entire six month season. New this year we’re offering an adult recreational league Sunday nights at 9 p.m. at $295 or $60 for goalies. U10 fee is $429, U12 and up is $499. Register at hamiltonringette.ca or contact registrar@hamiltonringette.caor president@hamiltonringette.ca Blessed Sacrament Basketball

House League Boys and Girls

Program, limited spaces available in all age groups. See website for registration information for our 47th season. Saturday morning program on the east Mountain from October to February includes: Co-ed introductory program for boys and girls aged 4 to 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 website: www.blessedsacramentbasketball.ca Blessed Sacrament Basketball Boys and Girls Competitive Program, competitive teams for boys and girls aged 8 to 17. Depending upon level of interest and availability of coaches, club may have more than one team at each age group (i.e.AAA, AA, A). 905-389-7834 Email: info@blessedsacramentbasketball.ca website: www.blessedsacramentbasketball.ca

Ancaster Veterans Slo-Pitch is looking for men 45 and over for our Sunday league. We are planning to expand for the 2018 season. Register early and guarantee your spot for next year. Ray D’Andrade 905-648-0063 or Ron Lacroix 905-634-8763. Hamilton Olde Sports Slo-Pitch is looking for men 55 and over and women 45 and over for our Tuesday and Thursday morning league. Register early and guarantee a spot

for the 2018 season. Ron Lacroix 905-634-8763 or Mike Smith 905-664-4968 Mount Hamilton Minor Hockey

Association (M.H.M.H.A.) is taking registration for returning and new members Aug. 30. Interested registrants are to attend the convener’s office at Mountain Arena (Dave Andreychuk Arena), 25 Hester Street from 6 to 8 p.m. Registration for all divisions Novice 2009/2010 to Midget 2000/2002. Also offering Select Hockey from Novice to Bantam, Minor and Major Midget levels. Info: MHMHA website or contact registrar mhmhasecretary@gmail.com Hamilton Oldtimers’ Baseball Organization 55 and up Division which plays Wednesday mornings on the east Mountain, is now accepting player registrations for its 2018 season. Contact Bob Spence at 905-385-4038 or rspence@interlynx.net for more information. Waterdown Raiders Volleyball Club for youth girls, tryouts start soon. Please see our website, www.waterdownraiders.ca for more information about tryout dates and times

Dundas Blues Jr C Hockey Club is running tryouts starting Tuesday Aug. 29, 9 to 10:30 p.m., at Harry Howell (North Wentworth Twin Pad) Arena. For info or to register contact Blues GM Mike Hogg at 905-807-7989 or mike.hogg@cogeco.ca or: ohadundas.pointstreaksites.com/view/ohadundas Dundas Dynamo Basketball Club Tryout Schedule; players interested in trying out for a Rep Basketball Team in Dundas is welcome to attend our open/free sessions. Novice Girls (U10) and Atom Girls (U11) Sept. 7, 6 to 7:30 p.m. St A’s (Dundas) Atom Boys (U11) Aug. 30, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Hillfield (DeGroote) and Sept. 6, 6 to 7:30 p.m. St A’s (Dundas), Major Atom Girls (U12) Sept 7, 7:30 to 9 p.m. St A’s, Bantam Girls (U13) Aug. 29, 7:30 to 9 p.m. Hillfield (DeGroote) Sept. 6, 7:30 to 9 p.m. St A’s, Midget Girls (U15) Sept 12, 7:30 to 9 p.m. St A’s, Major Midget Girls (U16) Aug. 30, 7:30 to 9 p.m. Hillfield (DeGroote). For more information go to www.dynamobasketball.ca or email at dynamo.bball@gmail.com Dundas Dynamo House League Registration is open. Dynamo is running its 23rd Fall House League Program. This 10 week program will begin the week of Sept. 18 and concludes at the end of November. This program is open to any boy or girl in grades 2 to 8 who are interested in developing their skills in a fun and challenging environment. Please go to www.dynamobasketball.ca for more information and online registration. Hamilton Cardinals Rep Baseball tryouts for its 2018 Rookie to Midget Rep and Elite teams take place early in September. For dates, locations, registration and more information, visit www.hamiltoncardinals.ca or contact, cardinalrep@hotmail.com

Bowlers wanted for Tuesday morning 5 pin bowling league at Sherwood Lanes, 1095 Fennell Ave. at Upper Ottawa St. Info: 289-759-4353 Starts Tuesday, September 5 at 9 a.m.

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SPORTHAMILTON

SportHamilton feasibility study on development of a new indoor, multi-sport facility to serve the needs of local residents, clubs and other interested stakeholders. Your participation will provide valuable input towards the facility development and planning including concept design, facility features and required program space. Visit www.sporthamilton.com to complete an online survey or contact kgonci4@gmail.com for further information. 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

CAMPS/CLINICS SOFTBALL

Buchanan Park is hosting free softball skill development sessions for girls born in the years 2009 to 2005. Focus is on all softball skills — including sliding! — using challenging drills followed by a simulated fun game. The first sessions are Tuesday and Wednesday, Aug. 29 and 30, 6:30 p.m. Sessions continue to mid October. Simply RSVP at jgbenedetti84@gmail.com or call Joe at 905-575-7482.

HOCKEY

Hamilton Girls Hockey Association offers to all girls, thefirstshift. Any girl age 6 to 10 years old who wants to have fun, build friendships and be part of a team. No equipment? No experience? No problem! Get six on-ice sessions, complete head to toe equipment from Bauer. Visit www.hgha.ca or www.thefirstshift.ca

VOLLEYBALL

Smash Volleyball Club is offering a youth volleyball development program this fall. Sunday morning sessions. Registration online at www.hamilton.ca/rec. Westmount Recreation Centre, 35 Lynbrook Drive. For more information contact Debbie Wu debwu@bell.net Mountain Volleyball Club (MVC) and Mountain Athletic Club (MAC) offer Back to School Volleyball instructional sessions for non-club boys and girls in grades 4 to 9. Sessions run for three consecutive Saturdays: Sept. 16, 23 and 30 from noon to 2:30 p.m. at Westmount Recreation Centre, Hamilton. Instructional training time is designed for non-club players interested in trying out for a school volleyball team. Focus will be on passing, serving, spiking and defence. Limited spaces are available. Contact Ryan at rswackha@hwdsb.on.ca or check www.mountainvolleyballclub.com to register.