AMATEUR SPORT
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ON THE ICE
LAWFIELD MINOR HOCKEY Peewee — Oilers 4, Jets 0. Oilers goals: Bryson Murray 3, John La Rocca. Oilers assists: Zachary Griffin, Josh Barlow, Jordan Chalmers. Shutout, Asher Lavoie. Bantam — Lawfield Flames, winners of the Jerry Smith Memorial Tournament. Cavin Trowbridge, Matteo Palazzo, Lucas Bork, Jonathan Derouchie, Justin Brennecke, Armen Duckworth, Isaac Ham, Cooper Jackson, Alexander Kastelic, Jake Quinn, Troy Rodereque, Alexander Tadeson, Benjamin Ballantyne, Patrick Wasilewski, Jordan Bonas. P.E.I. OLDTIMERS HOCKEY LEAGUE Empire Aluminum 2, Ralph’s Signs 2. Empire: Tom Mobley, Tim Greenway. Ralph’s: Boom Boom Kennedy 2. Buzzy Bee Flooring 3, P.R.S.I. 2. Buzzy: Terry Raposo, Don Carpenter, Tap Tap Donovan. P.R.S.I.: Larry VanHerzele, Don Higenell. Pipeline Repair Services 5, We ’R’ Tops 3. Pipeline: Jeff Stephens 2, Rick Creechan, Sam Carruba, Mel The Mouth Priest. We: Guido Mossuto 2, Brian Monroe. Brian’s Auto Centre 6, C.A.T. Lawn Care 3. Brian’s: Tap Tap Donovan 3, Kal Reid, Allistar Kermack, Jason Charlong. C.A.T.: Tony Falcao, Art Berlingeri, Jeff Stephens. RNHL Cheeseman Division — On Ice Goaltending 5, St. Creek Choppers 1. On Ice: Shawn Lewandowski 2, Paul Kipp, Matt Hicks. St Creek: Ken Baird. Caliber Target Systems 6, 1st Ontario Credit 2. Caliber: John Dryden 2, Dan Brideau, Ron VanKleef, Dave Cummings, Dino Laposta. 1st Ontario: John Groppo 2. VBL Bus Lines 6, Mohawk Ford 3. VBL: Jim Capra 2, Jeff Stone 2, Don Cameron, Mike Spong. Mohawk: Brian Huff 2, Rick Hart Brown Division — 1st Ontario Credit 6, John Bear 3. 1st Ontario: Jeff Stevens 3, Trent Jarvis, Paul Leonard, Daryl Vivian. John Bear: Rob Windsor, Peter Paci, Reno D’Agostino. Aligned Capital 5, Smart Shutter Canada 2. Aligned: Ken Coleman 2, Dave Gauthier 2, Dave Tait. Smart: Chris Welson, Jay Monas. Hamilton Hardwood 4, Joslin’s Karate 1. Hamilton: Joe Czaplinski 2, Dave Jamieson, Brian Harbison. Joslin’s: Ed Anderson. Hart Division — Eagle Press 4, Carson Chiropractic 1. Eagle: Mark Easden, John Susi, Pat Kelly, Bob Leger. Carson: Dave Derbyshire. Clairmont Electric 3, 1st Ontario Credit 1. Clairmont: Paul Popek, Don Mahar, Russ McLeod. 1st Ontario: Brian Pitts. Hamilton Hardwood 4, TCC Construction 4. Hamilton: John Bonifigia, Mike Gogoshvili, Roger St Pierre, Kelvin Lee. TCC: Cam Wiffing 3, Rheal Raymond Morasse Division — 1st Ontario Credit 6, Mohawk Quad Pad 3. 1st Ontario: Peter VanDendool 3, Tony Salerno 2, Doug Bennyworth. Mohawk: Dave Moore, Keith Campbell, Ernie Rodgers. Allstate Insurance 5, United Trophy 3. Allstate: Frank Casale 4, John Lambie. United: Doug Legge 2, Brian Hood. ALL Mechanical 4, Corbett’s Sports 0. ALL: Frank Ide, Bill MacKenzie, Steve Hish, Russ Cobb. Shutout, Serge Joncas WEST HAMILTON MEN’S LEAGUE Budd’s BMW Hamilton 7, RT Systems 1. Budd’s: John Tremain, Ken Pagen, Dave Washburn, Harrison Woodcox, Kyle Hutchinson 2, Anthony Angelis. RT Systems: Ryan Conners. Puck N’ Pitch 5, Central Fabricating 4. Puck N’ Pitch: Dale Slater 2, Eric Sass, Jim Barta, Mike Hetherington. Central Fabricating: Brian Geerts 2, Matt Eleftheriou, Mark Lockwood. North American Hard Chrome 7, S&G Electric 5. NAHC: Ryan Lindo, Gerry Groen, Scott Brown, Tim Groen, Dakota Marsden 2, Brandon Ray. S&G Electric: David Wilson 3, Jay Shedden, Dave Galoni. Hamilton Lacrosse Association offers new players and their families a free one-hour try-before-you-buy session on Saturday, Feb. 10, 11 a.m. to noon, at Wentworth Arenas. This session is for boys and girls ages 4 and up. Learn what a crosse is, how to throw a ball, how to pick up a ball, when checking is allowed, what equipment you need, and what programs Hamilton Lacrosse has to offer you. To participate, email hla.jmoore@gmail.com. Include the player’s name, birth date and parent telephone number. Participants require a caged helmet. HLA’s 2018 season starts in April, online registrations will open this week. hamiltonlacrosse.com Boys and Girls Club of Hamilton, registration is underway for swim programs that start in January. Programs offered are: Lifesaving Society Swim Lessons, Aquafit, Lane Swims, Minis Synchro, Synchro, BGCH Swim Team, Watersport, Girls’ Aquafun, and Splashtivities. For more information, contact Emily Wark, Aquatics Supervisor, 905-549-2814 ext. 225, or emily.wark@kboysandgirlsclub.com Smash Volleyball Youth
Development, co-ed winter program for children ages 8 to 13, Sundays, Jan. 14 to March 11 at Westmount Recreation Centre. Basic skills, striking, jumping and agility. Practice and game situations. Register through City of Hamilton Parks and Recreation. For more information, contact Debbie Wu, debwu@bell.net Ancaster Verterans Slo-Pitch looking for men 45 and over for Sunday league. 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, looking for men 55 and over and women 45 and over for Tuesday and Thursday morning league. Register now. Call Ron Lacroix 905-634-8763 or Mike Smith 904-664-4968
NCCA Sports, not-for-profit group operating out of Brant Hills Community Centre, Burlington. Offers affordable youth and adult programs. Youth program registrations are open now. These programs run January to April, starting Jan. 8. Fee $75. Volleyball Fundamentals, age 10-14 is Mondays, 6 to 7 p.m.; Badminton Fundamentals, age 10-14 is Mondays, 7 to 8 p.m.; Floor Hockey Fundamentals, age 10-14 is Wednesdays, 6 to 7 p.m.; Basketball Fundamentals, age 9-11 is Thursdays,
6 to 7 p.m.; Basketball Fundamentals, age 11-14, is Thursdays, 7 to 8 p.m.; and Sport Fundamentals, age 6-8 is Thursdays, 6 to 7 p.m. Limited spaces available at pro-rated rates for our fall/winter Volleyball Adult programs on Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday. nccasports.ca SMCH/SEEKERS Instructional
House League, winter volleyball program. The program is for girls and boys ages 4 to 16 interested in playing volleyball. Program runs 8 weeks on Saturdays. It is divided into four divisions: novice (ages 4-8), atom (ages 9-10), bantam (ages 11-12) and oldsters (ages 13-16). Starts Jan. 13, St. John Paul II Elementary School, 600 Acadia Dr. Instruction ranges from beginner level to high school levels. For application forms or information, email rbbluciani@quickclic.net or call/text 905-870-9568. St. Mary Volleyball Program (MVP) and Mountain Volleyball Club
(MVC) is offering a 10-week house league program for girls and boys in Grades 3 to 8. Two-hour sessions combine skill development and playing. Sessions run 9 to 11 a.m., Jan. 7 to March 11, at St. Mary Secondary School, Hamilton. Also, MVP is excited about offering its innovative VolleyTotz program to girls and boys in kindergarten to Grade 3. This nine-session program runs 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Jan. 14 to March 11, also at St. Mary Secondary School. Registration forms are available at www.mountainvolleyballclub.com under tab “House League and Development” or contact Jos Nederveen at mvpvolleyball.jn@gmail.com Hamilton Minor Hockey Initiation
Program, registration for children ages 4 to 6 to participate in the 2017-18 hockey season. Online registration available at any time, hamiltoninitiationprogram.ca
REGISTRATIONS/TRYOUTS HELPING OUT
JR BULLDOGS The Hamilton Jr Bulldogs 04 Minor Bantam AAA held a fundraiser to raise money for the oncology department and clinic at McMaster Children’s Hospital. The event raised over $5,000. The team raised the funds by selling yellow laces to other teams that participated in their organization hockey tournament during the first weekend in December. They also sold Hockey Fights Cancer hats and T-shirts. This event was not only to raise money but also to raise awareness about childhood cancer. 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 CURLING
Catch the Olympic Spirit with Glanford Curling Club, 3091 Homestead Dr., Mt. Hope. Discover what curling is all about. Try Adult “Curling 101,” Saturday, Feb. 3, from 10 a.m. to noon. The fee is $20 to try curling basics. Adult Learn 2 Curl program is also coming back by popular demand. This five-week course starts Friday, Feb. 9, 7 or 9 p.m. (alternating). Only $100. Registration forms can be found on www.glanfordcurling.com or email: manager@glanfordcurling.com to reserve your space.
LACROSSE
Hamilton Girls’ Field Lacrosse Winter Skills Clinic for new and returning players. Girls ages 7 and up are welcome to give Canada’s National Summer Sport a try. Registration is $60 for all eight sessions or $12 per session drop in rate. Winter clinic is Jan. 13 to March 10, 11 a.m. to noon. (No clinic Family Day weekend). Women’s field lacrosse is played outdoors from April to July. New this season will be a house league for young girls age 4 to 9 years, from May to July. The winter clinic introduces lacrosse fundamentals to players and parents. Participants require a mouth guard. Sticks can be borrowed at the session for those who do not have one. Contact hla.jmoore@gmail.com
RUGBY
Hamilton Hornets Rugby Football Club has indoor skills training for new and experienced male and female rugby players aged 16 and up. These drop-in sessions run Saturdays until April, 3 to 4 p.m. at Wentworth Arenas for $5 per session. Contact Tom at tom.edwards.hhrfc@gmail.com.