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8 The Independent, Canadian Statesman Weekender, Bowmanville, Saturday, May 14,1994 Thousands to Play In Soccer Festivals Soccer Ranks as Canada's Second Most-Popular Recreational Sport v Exhibition of Martial Arts Hosted by Maple Leaf Karate Club Thousands of youngsters from five to ten years of age will participate participate this summer in Chevrolet Mini- Soccer Festivals, a national grassroots grassroots program sponsored by Chevrolet Chevrolet and organized by the Canadian Soccer Association (CSA). Teams of six or seven players, playing a scaled-down version of the game, using a smaller soccer ball and goal net on a reduced-size field, are expected to participate in more than 100 Chevrolet Mini- Soccer Festivals in all parts of Canada, Canada, involving well over 50,000 young people. Through Chevrolet, cash grants will be made to the CSA's local organizing organizing groups to help offset event expenses. Promotional materials will also be provided by the automaker automaker to aid in raising awareness of the events in the communities. Jennifer Dawkins, GM of Canada's Canada's Manager of Advertising and Promotion for Chevrolet, in making the announcement, said: "Through a commitment to grassroots development development of the world's most popular sport in this, the year of the World Cup of soccer, Chevrolet is extremely extremely pleased to help in providing new opportunities for so many Canadian youngsters." Noting that the Chevrolet Mini- Soccer Festivals permit boys and girls to play together as teammates, she said: "We look upon this as a format which will create an atmosphere atmosphere where the emphasis on skills development, fair play, team play and friendship is more important than who wins the game or scores the goals." The CSA organized a similar series series of mihi-soccer festivals in 1992, with 55,091 players involved in 105 communities across Canada, numbering numbering from 4,500 in Burnaby, British British Columbia, to 100 in Doyle, Newfoundland. Soccer is currently the second most popular spot among recreational recreational players in Canada, surpassed only by hockey. In 1993 there were over 430,000 registered participants, including players, coaches and officials. officials. Twenty-eight per cent of the total are women. These numbers do not take into consideration recreational leagues and school programs not affiliated with the CSA. i fiS fe. fMlr Think SPRING Think NEW TIRES! MHB 11 Wanting it III ire I 11 )ispO$ HU! ai lIH |l| SOLOTECH AND ULTRAX BY GENERAL TIRE STEEL BELTED RADIAL ALL SEASON TRACTION P185x60Rx14 $82. P215x65Rx15 $85. P205x55Rx16 $102. P235x60Rx15 $92. P215x60Rx16 $99. P235x60Rx14 $85. BALANCE & ROTATE BRIGADIER 560 XT BY GENERAL TIRE STEEL BELTED RADIAL ALL SEASON TRACTION P175x70Rx13 $56. P215x70Rx15 $75. P205x70Rx14 $68. P225x75Rx15 $71. P215x75Rx14 $66. P235x75Rx15 $77. A martial arts exhibition was hosted by the Maple Leaf Karate Club recently. Charles Kennish, the head instructor of the club, was very pleased with the huge turnout that, attended the afternoon session. Above, participants are shown the. proper form to use during one of the many demonstrations. Select Soccer Dundas St. >. "6 Hopkins H%WUa arA cc □ herâ^ o □ M Warren Rd. Ë □ Consumers Dr. USED TIRES $20.00 and up TIRES & SALES 317 Hopkins Street, Whitby m Q 666-2121 Mon Tliuis 8 5 30 Fn 8 5 Sat 11 2 Limited quantities in some sizes © A number of try-out camps have been scheduled for various age groups wishing to play select soccer this year. All of the following practices practices will take place at the Hydro Fields. On May 16 at 6:30 p.m., the un- der-9, 11, and 17 teams will hold try-outs. The rain date is May 18 at the same time. The under-8 and 13 teams will hold try-outs on May 17 at 6:30 p.m. Their rain date is May 19 at the same time. If you are unable to attend the initial initial try-out, please contact the coach of the respective age division: Rob Goddard (under-8) 432-7444; Luc Perron (under-9) 623-3640; Gerald Gerald Lamiot (under-11) 697-0509; Bob Bell (under-13) 433-8851; Steve Kuriaowicz (under-17) 436- 2205. THE NEW WHITBY ®TOYOTA RED TAG DAYS MUST END MAY 31st! laclon -lo-Dealer incenlixes van mean big saxings on special UH) TAG units - whether \on bnx or lease. ( all us or stop in for lull details WHY RAY M< Buy directly from the * 100% Kentucky Bluegrass * ONLY $ 1.00 PER ROLL * Small or Large Orders * Delivery Available "Growers of Top Quality Sod for over 32 Years" I vZ © Open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. 7 Days a Week 4100 Green Road, Hampton, Ontario LOB I JO 263-2213 • 725-9674 • Fax 263-4604 SOME RED TAG UNITS STILL AVAILABLE, HURRY! SEE US TODAY! THE NEW ll■l■ll WHITBY TOYOTA IT*™ 3- 1025 Dundas St W., Whitby || TOP DOLLAR FOR YOUR TRADE-IN! 668-4792 or 686-2228