AMATEUR SPORT

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ON THE ICE

LAWFIELD MINOR HOCKEY Peewee — Senators 7, Bulldogs 5. Senators goals: Nolin Mather 3, Jacob McConnell, Jake Herman 2. Senators assists: Herman, Caleb Plant. Bulldogs goals: Josh Aube 2, Justin Lake, Julien Alfano, Ethan Antos. Bulldogs assists: Spencer Jean-Bokma, Carly Horton. Oilers 4, Flames 1. Oilers goals: John La Rocca 2, Josh Barlow, Bryson Murray. Oilers assists: Murray, Jordan Chalmers. Flames goal: Hunter Cadeau. Flames assist: Shayne Cole. P.E.I. OLDTIMER’S HOCKEY LEAGUE P.R.S.I. 4, Empire Aluminum 3. P.R.S.I. goals: Wayne MacDonald, Larry VanHerzele, Mike Gallant, Don Higenell. Empire goals: Tony Berlingeri, Ray Paquette, Bill Lucas. Pipeline Repair Services 6, C.A.T. Lawn Care 1. Pipeline goals: Jeff Stephens 4, Larry VanHerzele, Chad Stephens. C.A.T. goals: Brian Campbell. Ralph’s Signs 8, Buzzy Bee Flooring 3. Ralph’s goals: Boom Boom Kennedy 4, Chris Watson 2, Tap Tap Donovan 2. Buzzy goals: Mike Olechno, John Peach, Bill Charlong. We ‘R’ Tops 3, Brian’s Auto Centre 2. We goals: Mike Lubrick 2, Guido Mossuto. Brian’s goals: Jason Charlong, Warren Jackson. RNHL Cheeseman Division — Mohawk Ford 4, Caliber Target Systems 3. Mohawk: Brian Huff, Kevin Doyle, Mike Haslam, Rick Hart. Caliber: John Dryden 2, Don Brideau. On Ice Goaltending 5, 1st Ontario Credit 3. On Ice: Josh Friday 3, Shawn Lewandowski, Brad Nelson. 1st Ontario: Jay Bachand, Kevin Doyle, Mike Bristow. VBL Bus Lines 3, St Creek Choppers 2. VBL: Gord Wedlock, Mike McBurney, Mark Lord. St Creek: Jerry Grandits, Mike Schatz. Brown Division — Joslin’s Karate 5, 1st Ontario Credit 2. Joslin’s: Don Ferrell 3, Dan Volpato, Paul Morosin. 1st Ontario: Don Higenell, Jeff Stevens. Aligned Capital 2, John Bear 2. Aligned: Phil LaLonde, Dave Gauthier. John Bear: Paul Macaffery, Bob Ballantyne. Smart Shutter Canada 1, Hamilton Hardwood 1. Smart: Bob Wheat: Hamilton: John Tennant. Hart Division — Hamilton Hardwood 2, Carson Chiropractic 1. Hamilton: Roger Clarke, Dave Dore. Carson: Ian Murdoch. Clairmont Electric 5, Eagle Press 3. Clairmont: Peter VanKester 2, George VanArragon, Don Mahar, Russ McLeod. Eagle: John Susi, Brent Sim, Bill Barrett. TCC Construction 4, 1st Ontario Credit 2. TCC: Tyler Firth 2, Jim Tweedie, Bill Scotland. 1st Ontario: Brian Pitts, Manny Machado Morasse Division — Mohawk Quad Pad 2, ALL Mechanical 2. Mohawk: Cal Billyard, Jim McGurk. ALL: Dave Terryberry, Bill MacKenzie. 1st Ontario Credit 5, Allstate Insurance 3. 1st Ontario: Eric Jazbec 2, Tony Salerno 2, Tim Spencer. Allstate: Jim Bird, Kerry Trevaskis, Gord Derli. United Trophy 2, Corbett’s Sports 2. United: Rick Collins, Doug Legge. Corbett’s: Dan Vannatter, Ron Bertrand WEST HAMILTON MEN’S LEAGUE RT Systems 6, Central Fabricating 5. RT Systems goals: Adam Ricciardi, Eric Neilans, Mike MacNeil, Marc Ayotte 2, Adam Jess. Central goals: Chad Filoon, Brian Banks 2, Brian Gerts, Adam Nickason. Budd’s BMW Hamilton 11, S&G Electric 7. Budd’s BMW goals: Kyle Hutchinson 3, Paul Cannon 2, Dave Washburn 3, Ken Pagan 2, John Tremain. S&G Electric goals: David Wilson 4, Jason Law 2, Brent Abraham. North American Hard Chrome 5, Puck N’ Pitch 4. NAHC goals: Marty Bloemberg, Mike Garrett, Ryan Lindo 2, Gerry Groen. Puck N’ Pitch goals: Todd Barta 3, Jim Barta

ON THE LANES

Nick Murphy and Brian Ward have their first perfect 300 games. Murphy started with the 300, than added 237, 249 & 193 for a 979 set. Ward saved the best for last as after 206 & 187, he recorded his 300 for a 693 triple. Brian has three 299 games and his brother Mark has a pair of 300’s along with a pair of 299’s. With a pair of 300 games this season, Mick Anderer has a career total of seven. Four days after turning 20, Billy Craig, 211 average, achieved two firsts with a 299 game and 804 (237,268,299) triple, at Skyway Lanes. Ryan Dickenson needed three strikes in the tenth frame of his third game for an even 800 triple. After two strikes, a late falling seven pin gave him the third strike and a 235 game and the 800 triple to go along with an earlier 827. HAMILTON SMASH As of yesterday, Hamilton Smash Volleyball has now won 21 OVA medals as a club this season, equalling their result from the entire season last year. Even better is the progress that teams have made in playing at higher and higher levels. Three teams ranked in the top 10 in the province at their respective age groups. 12U — Gold — Ranked 4th in province; 13U Teal — Silver in Premier — Ranked 2nd in province; 14U Teal — 5th in Premier — Ranked 8th in province; 14U Purple — Gold and promotion to Championship; 16U Teal — Bronze in Championship; 16U Purple — Silver in Select; 16U White — Gold in Championship and promotion to Select; 17U Purple — Gold and promotion to Championship

REGISTRATIONS/TRYOUTS Gourley Park summer baseball

registration and information for youth ages 4 to 17 years, is ongoing at the Gourley Park Winterfest in the Park event, Sunday, Feb. 4, 12 to 2 p.m. Visit gourleypark.com Hamilton Lacrosse Association registrations are open online for all box lacrosse, girls’ field lacrosse and boys’ field lacrosse. New paperweight, tyke and U11 girls’ players receive a stick with registrations. In person registrations are available where you can connect with the executive, coaches and more on: Feb. 24 at Morgan Firestone, 385 Jerseyville Rd.; and March 25, Mountain arena, 25 Hester St. All in person are from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. New this year is all registrations are online, you can register fully now. All box registrations and new field player registrations will require proof of birth date to be uploaded, even for returning box players. hamiltonlacrosse.com

HLA is offering a free one-hour try-before-you-buy session geared to new players and their families on Saturday, Feb. 10, 11 a.m. to noon, at Wentworth Arenas. This session is for boys and girls ages 4 and up. To participate, visit hamiltonlacrosse.com and click on Free Try-Before-You-Buy.

Girls’ field lacrosse Winter Skills Clinic runs Saturdays, 11 a.m. to noon, at Wentworth Arenas (no session Feb. 10, see try-before above). $60 for all sessions or $12 drop in rate. New players can register at https://admin.sportzsoft.com /apps/regWeb.dll/ Login?OrgId=3333 returning players email hla.jmoore@gmail.com

SMCH/SEEKERS, registration for the Winter Co-Ed Instructional House League Volleyball Program is now available. Application forms can be requested by email at rbbluciani@quickclic.net. The 4 division league, is open to boys and girls from ages 4 to 16. BEGINNER program is for JK-Gr 3; BANTAM, Gr 4-5; JUNIOR is for Gr 6-7; and the OLDSTER grouping will be for those in Grades 8 to 10. The program is structured to meet needs of participants from novice skills to competitive/ lite levels. The program runs Saturdays and is hosted at St. John Paul II Catholic School, 600 Acadia Dr. For details, call or text 905 870 9568.

CEHL, accepting team and individual registrations for 2017-2018 winter hockey season. League at Mohawk 4Ice Centre. Sunday nights between 5 and 11 p.m. until April. Visit leaguelineup.com/cehl or call 905-920-1860.

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

IN THE GYM EVENTS/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 12 p.m. The fee is $20 to try the basics in curling. Adult Learn 2 Curl Program also coming back by popular demand. This five-week course starts Feb. 9, 7 or 9 p.m. $100. Registration forms are at www.glanfordcurling.com or email: manager@glanfordcurling.com to reserve your space.

WINTERFEST

The 36th annual Gourley Park Winterfest in the Park is Sunday, Feb. 4 from noon to 2 p.m. Horse-drawn wagon rides, log sawing, nail driving, games, activities, crafts and events. Meet Chimo, Hamilton’s Winterfest mascot; Stripes, the Ticats mascot; and Bruiser, the Bulldogs mascot. Summer baseball registrations ongoing. Food and refreshments available. gourleypark.com

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 continues to March 10, 11 a.m. to noon. (No clinic Feb. 10). 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 veteran male and female players over age 16. 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.

HOCKEY

the first shift. 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. hgha.ca or thefirstshift.ca

BASKETBALL

March Madness Basketball Skills Camp for boys and girls ages 6 to 14 years. Hamilton’s longest running March Break basketball camp in its 25th year. Camp runs March 13 to 15, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., St. Jean de Brebeuf CSS. Registration fee $120 includes instruction in offensive and defensive fundamentals by NCCP certified instructors, team games, individual skills competitions, player evaluation, use of arcangel shooting aid, and reversible jersey. Sibling discount. Early drop-off available. 905-389-5980 basketballmadnesscamp@gmail.com or visit camp website www.basketballmadness.ca to register.