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Zz 283 Scugog Citizen ~ Tuesday , February 23, 1993 Mite rep team getting ready for Spring training Once again this year, Port Perry/8cugog Township will field a team in the York Dufham Fastball League against teams from towns such as Stouffville, Pickering and Richmond Hill. Our local talent pool has represented our area quite well over the years and in fact the Taylor-Ford Mites All-Star team won our divisional All-Ontario Championship in 1981 The 1992 "rep" team also advanced to the provincial championship tournament after a fine season Choosing players for the mites all-star team is usually a very tough task due to the high-level of interest and numbers of aspiring ballplayers but the process itself is usually instructive and rewarding for these young athletes because teaching from experienced coaches occurs in all sessions. Parents of all-star players will realize that there is a need for commitment to practices, games and tournaments. The reward for the more skilled and competitive players, however, is a wealth of high- level ball exposure and devel- opment of "team" concepts and good sportsmanship. Last season our mite players participated in 36 games which is considerably more ball expo sure than available through house-league programs As there has been a restructuring in the OASA age groupings there is a possibility of both "A" and "B® rep teams in the mites division, for the Port Perry Minor Softball Association in the 1993 season As usual both male and female athletes who are registered with the Port Perry Minor Softball Association, are eligible to try out for any of the All-Star teams Likewise, players from any of the Scugog communities are encouraged to try out for the teams Once again this year there will be indoor fastball conditioning and skill-teaching sessions starting in March for players who intend to formally attend the on-field Mites All- Star tryouts to be held in April Previous high-level ball experience is not necessary for tryouts as "all-around" good athletes who are "coachable" often do well in the "teaching first" atmosphere of our Mites development program. Athletes who are interested in perhaps representing Scugog on the Mites Fastball All-Star team and who were born in 1982, 1983, 1984 are invited to indicate their interest by calling 985-9860 PINGrKIge Sports Was Ihe NOS Bnd SpORBOY or 8 Mixed bonemenl ee the Pert Perry oiub on day. Doug Dempsey of Pineridge (left) congratulates skip Paul Holbrough, Chery! Cuan Sd Sirve Carin Absent from photo Mary Van Schalk. The runner up was the Ken Goll rink from Scarborough Drivers tie for top speed of 99 mph in radar runs Willy Houthuys of Port Perry and Greg Potter of Little Britain had the fastest times in the "Speed Runs" held Sunday afternoon on Lake Scugog under less than ideal racing conditions Houthuys took his 750 Polaris Storm to a top speed of 99 MPH (radar recorded) over the ice track just off from the Port Perry waterfront. And driving a 92 Yamaha V Max 760, Potter had an identical top speed of 99 MPH There were two drivers tied for second with speeds of 97 MPH Wayne Simpeon of West Hill was on board a Polaris Indy Storm and Chris Coutoutlakis of Port Perry drove his Polaris Indy 660 to the same speed There were 30 entries in the competitions held by the Central Ontario Snowmobile Drag Racers Association The flurries and the ice cold temperatures kept spectators away, but close to 200 braved the cold to watch the drivers put their skills and machines The Community Spirit ~~ Minimizing risk of injury Are you making the safety of your players your top priority ? Due to the speed of hockey, it is impossible 10 eliminate all injuries, but you can reduce the chances of injury, become trained in First Aid, and have an Emergency Acton Pla in place With planning, preparation and you can the risk of serious injury Eon, your players to have a medical examination before the season starts. Complete a medical history file on each player and bring them 10 games and practices. a physical 9 program for your players and special programe for players recovering from injuries. Ehsue that injured players are properly rehabilitated before returning to , and learn how to recognize minor ipjuries that can be complicated ¥y continued Carefully teach your players tephnical skills ark rules of the game, along with the proper techniques for taking a body check, falling and making contact with the boards. Work with other coaches in your league 10 ensure strict application of the rules by referees. Your players must respect the opposition and never @fempt 10 injure an opposing player. Before games and practices, make certain the ice is free of debris, ruts, bare spots and protrusions from the boards or glass, and that full lighting Is always used. Make sure that ail players wear full protective, C.S.A. appr for games and px For more on improving your 9 skills, contact the Canadian A Hockey Associath 1600 james Naismith Dr., Gloucester, Ontario, K1B 5N4, 613-748-5613; 3M Canada Inc. or the Coaching Association of Canada IRIE SPORTS PERRY SPONSO! PINE RIDGE in Port Perry | B | BACARDI Amber Rum plans to support the Scugog Fire Department Water Rescue Equipment Fund. A cash donation will be made for every bottle* of BACARDI Amber Rum purchased between February 3, 1993 and March 29, 1993. This is our way of saying, BACARDI Amber Rum is proud to be a part of your community. BACARDI AMBER RUM THE SMOOTH ONE *50¢/375 mL, $1.00/750 mL, $1.25/1.14 L and $1.50/1.75 L for purchases through the Port Perry liquor store. ACARD AND THE BAT DEVICE ARE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF SACARD! & COMPANY LIMITED to the test against the radar speed gun Stock AAA J Principato Ajax, Indy Storm, 83 mph David Heffering, Port Perry Indy Storm, 92 mph, Anthony Locilento, Markham, Mach IX, 89 mph Stock AA Jeff McConery, Port Perry, 650 Polaris, 81 mph, Greg Hearn Scarborough, Arctic Wildcat 700, 80 mph. Peter Vershuuren, Seagrave, Polaris RXL, 87 mph Stock A: Shawn Hoskin Blackstock, Polaris XLT, 88 mph, Mark Lott, Port Perry Polaris XLT, 83 mph, Dean Williamson, Rexdale, Polaris XLT, 82 mph. Stock C: Kevin Lochhead, Burlington, Yamaha Phazer, 76 mph, Shawn Hoskin, Blackstock, Polaris 400, 72 mph. Improved Stock Open: Greg Potter, Little Britain, V Max 760, 99 mph; Wayne Simpson, West Hill, Indy Storm, 97 mph, Jim Blackley, Markham, V Max 750, 96 mph. Imp. Stock AA: 8 Richards, Little Britain, $60 Polaris Indy, 94 mph; Ross, Whitby, 650 Polans Indy, 81 mph. Imp. Stock A: Ron Klett, Port Perry, Indy 600, 86 mph. Pro Stock Open, Jim Blackley, Markham, V Max 760, 96 mph. Heavy Mod: Chris Coutoulakis, Port Perry, Indy 650, 97 mph. Heavy Mod 800: Willy Houthuys, Port Perry 760 Polaris Storm, 99 mph; Greg Potter, Little Britain, V Max 760, 99 mph; Jim Blackley, Markham, V Max 760, 96 mph. Potter and Houthuys won $25 each for highest speed of the day and Houthuys won a coin toss for a Chev racing jacket and hat donated by Opoko Design Co. Organizer Thom Doran of COSDRA said the event raised about $130 total with COSDRA keeping half and the remainder donated to new playground equipment for Cornish School in Port Perry. Mr. Doran expressed his sincere thanks for all the efforts by the sponsors.