!# B SPC Ü A Baker Construction Soccer Team Competes at International Robbie The Clarington Independent, Bowmanville, Saturday, July 9,1994 11 Girls' Hockey Association Prepares for New Season The time was right to make the It is interesting to note that even big move and volunteers collaborai- at the competitive level, though ed together on June 21, 1994, to there is body contact, the no check- form the Claçington Girls' Hockey ing rule applies. Association. In 1994, the Ontario Women s Originally the brainchild of a few Hockey Association grew by a select parents, the organization has whopping 36% in team registra- taken its first tentative steps, and has lions. Not surprisingly, it was sight- now completed the groundwork to ed as the fastest growing sport in become an entity in its own right Canada. Because of previous commit- At the upcoming 1998 Olympics The Darlington CSL under-10 team, sponsored by Baker Construction, Construction, participated in the biggest soccer soccer tournament of the year over the July long weekend. Darlington joined 19 other teams in the under-10 age division, all there to experience the Robbie International International Tournament. The tournament ran from July 1- 3, with Darlington playing its first game against West Rouge. Darlington Darlington handled the improved West Rouge team 4-0. The next opponent, Oakville, was much more determined. Oakville played a very aggressive style with forwards constantly throwing themselves themselves into the rush with little regard for personal safety. Darlington scored first and held the lead until seven minutes into the second half when Oakville scored. Darlington rallied back to again obtain obtain a lead, and behind strong goaltending, goaltending, Darlington defeated Oakville Oakville 2-1. Game three was against a team from Chingacousy. Game three was supposed to be an easy one since Chingacousy had lost their first two games and had no chance of advancing advancing out of the group. But evidently, nobody told Chingacousy. In a back-and-forth battle that featured Chingacousy scoring, then Darlington answering, Darlington escaped with a 4-3 victory. Hie fourth game was a big one for both teams. Darlington and Woodbridge had each gone undefeated undefeated and needed a win to advance to the semi-finals since only one team advanced from each of the four groups. Darlington scored first and held the lead until there was only five minutes left when Woodbridge tied would go to Woodbridge based on goal differential in the first three games. 2-2 draw, with both teams feeling they could have won. Rexdale came to town on July 5 ments, Garry Thompson stepped aside as president, and the position was filled by an energetic and knowledgeable Nan Spencer. The m Japan, women's hockey will make its debut as an Olympic medal sport This is an exciting time for our core executive is now in place, and young female athletes in the Town plans are underway to prepare the of Clarington, and all the volunteers Darlington a very well fought match. Wood- 4.0. Darlington made many scoring bridge went on to become tourna- opportunities and dominated the ment champion, defeating Brampton pi a y. in the semis, and Mississauga in the Darlington's next home game is final. scheduled for July 26, 7:00 p.m. at "The boys had a great tourna- Solina. Come on out and cheer the ment. They played very well against boys on. some very talented clubs. I think we surprised some people with how good our team really is," said coach Jim Baker after the tournament. Special thanks go out to Bradley Bakker and Shane Cercelli for filling filling in for us this weekend. You both did a great job and were a pleasure to have on the team. Thanks also to the organizers of the Robbie tournament, tournament, who did a great job putting together together a world renowned tournament tournament again this year. Darlington will be back to the Robbie. The team is still undefeated in league play. The five wins and two ties places them about third in the standings behind strong teams from Whitby and North Scarborough. Darlington took on Oshawa on June 24 at Solina and found a very aggressive and determined opponent. opponent. Darlington had the wind in the first half and it was a definite advantage, advantage, allowing Darlington to gain a two goal lead. In the second half, Oshawa scored twice to tie the game, but Darlington wouldn't give up, scoring scoring twice more before the game ended ended in a 4-2 win. East York was the next opponent and roared into Solina on June 28. Both teams were evenly matched tion. derful opportunity and try their hand The C.G.H.A. will have member- (and their stickhandling), at this tru- ship in the Ontario Women's Hock- ty great Canadian sport, ey Association, and will offer both a house league and a competitive team program. Competitive team players are chosen through a try-out system. Anyone interested in getting information information about the C.G.H.A. is invited invited to call Nan Spencer at 623- 6757, or Pat Forsey at 623-2865. SCOREBOARD the game at one all. Darlington with one team scoring then the other needed a win because a tie breaker answering. This contest ended in a Six MS Bike Tours Planned The Multiple Sclerosis Society is adventures for both recreational and once again host to a fantastic array experienced cyclists. Participants of cycling adventures throughout raise a minimum of funds for the Ontario, including Toronto, Water- MS Society by securing pledges be- loo, Grand Bend, Niagara, Ottawa, i° re ^ey nde. and the Kleinberg area. A registration fee covers food Following the enormous success afi d accommodation costs tor the of the first Toronto Noranda Forest tours. The MS Society provides rest MS Bike Tour in 1989, the MS So- stops every 10-15 kilometres, an ciety has expanded this cycling abundance of healthy food, and sup- event to 16 locations across Canada, port vehicles to assist weary cyclists six of them in Ontario. along the route. The Noranda Forest MS Bike At the end of the day, cyclists are Tours are one and two day cycling welcomed by helpful/cheery volunteers, volunteers, massages and a great barbecue. barbecue. For those on the two day tours, cyclists can relax and enjoy a celebration celebration dinner, comedy clubs, and the use of facilities at some of Ontario's Ontario's beautiful university campuses. The Noranda Forest MS Bike The Central Ontario Region of Tours take participants through pic- Pony Club will hold the last of its turesque country back roads, loop- three CNE Dressage qualifiers on ing back to starting points. Sunday, July 10 at Foxhall Farm Multiple Sclerosis is a disease of near Mount Albert the central nervous system which It will be hosted by the Toronto has no known cause or cure. MS of- and North York Pony Club. Riders ten strikes young adults between the from the Victoria Pony Club, with ages of 20 and 40, and women are members from this area, are expect- affected almost twice as often as ed to compete. men. The disease can produce Selection for the Central Ontario speech, vision and mobility prob- teams at the Eastern Canada Dress- lems in varying degrees from mild age Championships will be based on to severe, scores achieved at this meet and at Money raised during the Noranda the other two qualifiers. The first Forest MS Bike Tours will support will be hosted by the Huronia Pony medical research programs and ser- club on May 29, and the second vices for people who have MS and hosted by the Pine Ridge Pony Club their families, on July 3. For further information, contact Riders must compete in at least Kym Brown, Multiple Sclerosis So- two of the three shows to qualify. ciety of Canada, (416) 922-6065. CNE Qualifier Attracts Riders To Competition Clarington Girls' Slo Pitch Greenaway Petro Can 2 3 1 5 (as of June 29) Shoppers Drug Mart 1 4 0 2 Team W L T Pts. Courtice #2 0 5 0 0 Novice Division Checkers 0 8 0 0 Rene's Gifts & Books 5 1 0 10 Mosquito Division Skelding Fuelers 4 2 0 8 Armstrong's IGA 6 1 1 13 The Cutting Post 4 2 0 8 Reedtronics 5 1 0 10 Vinnie's Mad Cats 3 2 0 6 Hertage Farms 4 4 1 9 Newcastle Lions 2 4 0 4 M&M Meats 4 2 0 8 Hanc's Fries 0 7 0 0 Tyrone 4 2 0 8 Peewee Division Bleacher Creature 4 2 0 8 Newcastle Recycling 9 0 0 18 Sugars Bakery 4 4 0 8 Lange's Photo 8 1 0 16 Horner's Petro Serv. 3 2 0 6 Jim Hancock Free. 55 5 4 0 10 Permanent Pools 3 3 0 6 Bob's Towing 5 5 0 10 Lawman 2 4 0 4 James Publishing 4 6 0 8 Steeves Auto 1 5 0 2 Snips Sluggers 3 2 1 7 C.O.A.W. 1 7 0 2 Deighton Assoc. Ltd. 3 4 1 7 Discount Auto Parts 0 6 0 0 Steeve's Auto Supply 2 6 1 5 Peewee Division Destinctive Dining 2 6 0 4 Courtice 8 1 0 16 C.C. Ice Wear 0 7 1 1 Optimist 7 2 0 14 Midget Division Beaver Lumber 6 2 0 12 Dy-Tech Inc. 7 3 0 14 Raxx's 5 1 1 11 Brookside Bombers 6 2 1 13 Kenny's Catering 5 2 1 11 The Building Place 6 2 0 12 Newcastle HH 4 4 1 9 Martin Gerrits&Sons 6 3 0 12 Tyrone #2 3 4 1 •7 McCutcheon Ser. Cen 5 2 0 10 Myriad 3 4 0 6 Hobb, Gillies, Bergin 5 3 0 10 Sliders 3 4 0 6 Stutt's Pharm. Orono 4 5 1 9 Tyrone #1 3 4 0 6 Mike's Place 4 6 0 8 VanderGaast Roofing 2 4 1 5 Optimists New. Vill. 0 8 0 0 Rivett's Hardware 2 4 1 5 Carter's Bakery 0 9 0 0 Unique Awards 2 5 0 4 Russell Division Pisani Construction 2 5 0 4 Hooper's Trophy Cen. 5 0 2 12 Memorial Park 0 7 0 0 Bank of Montreal 4 1 1 9 Bantam Division Jo-Elen Sportswear 4 2 1 9 Bowmanville Glass 6 1 0 12 Cook's Esso 3 4 0 6 National Home Video 3 1 3 9 Pollitt,Walters,Dizen. 2 5 0 4 Maguire Water Sup. 4 2 0 8 Liza Homes 0 6 0 0 Greenaway Petro Can 4 3 0 8 C&C Motors 4 4 0 8 Newcastle Ladies' Slo Pitch SonBon Homes 3 3 1 7 (as of June 30) Shoppers Drug Mart 2 6 1 5 Team Pts. Champs 2 4 0 4 Bottom Line 17 Dempsters 1 5 1 3 Active Bodies 14 Midget/Juvenile Pontypool Auto Sales 14 Victoria Ford 8 0 0 16 King St. Bar & Grill 14 Heslins Legal Beagles 4 2 0 8 Old Mill Country Craft 13 Courtice 3 2 1 7 Cactus Clothing 12 Donut Gallery 3 3 0 6 Alley Kats 8 Port Hope 2 5 1 5 Class Act 8 Cobourg Sharks 2 2 0 4 River Valley 8 Garden Hill 1 4 1 3 Redskins 4 Hooper's Trophies 1 3 0 2 Survivors 2 Gofor Sports 0 3 1 1 T.J.'s 1 Clarington Masters Slo Pitch Munie, of Clarington Baseball Assoc. (as of June 26) (week ending July 1) Team W L T Pts. Team W L T Pts. Remax Cornerstone 5 0 0 10 Tyke Division Raiders 4 2 0 8 Hunt's Photo 8 1 1 17 King St. Bar & Grill 3 1 1 7 Tyrone 8 0 0 16 Moore's Electric 3 2 0 6 Courtice Cougars 5 3 0 10 Burgess Plumbing 3 2 0 6 Newcastle HH 4 3 0 8 Bow. Sand & Gravel 2 2 1 5 Burger King 4 3 0 8 Newcastle 2 2 0 4 Allinbrook Feeds 4 3 0 8 Weekend Drifters 2 4 0 4 Henry Buildall 4 4 0 8 Brewjays 1 3 0 2 Courtice #1 3 3 1 7 Hooper's Trophy 1 4 0 2 Reg. Office Supplies 2 5 1 5 Rams 0 4 0 0