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Soccer player to train in United Kingdom Oakville resident Matthew Wilson will play soccer at United Kingdom's Oakland College next year as he pursues his dream of a professional soccer career. The 17-year-old played last summer for the Oakville Soccer Club and currently attends the Blyth Academy advanced sports training school in Burlington. This past winter, Wilson trained with Hamilton's FC Shalke professional development program, and he'll play for Schalke this summer in the Hamilton & District Soccer Association's men's league. Wilson is one of three players from Schalke who will start the 2014-15 campaign in Europe. Dundas resident Keani Fairbanks, also 17, will join Wilson at Oaklands. Nineteenyear-old Martin Kowalski of Hamilton Mountain has been offered a position as a striker with a Polish Second Division team. All three boys had multiple trials in Europe this spring before making their decision. "Here in Canada, we tend to think that European players are far superior to our boys, but that is not true," said Schalke coach Leo Charalampis. "Given the opportunity to play on the same team as Europeans, they quickly realize they can compete with players of their own age. After that, it's just a matter of finding the right fit in terms of coaching philosophy and playing style." 41 | Thursday, June 5, 2014 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com (5 and 6 year olds, 2008/2009 birth years for 2014/15 season) MINOR OAKS HOCKEY ASSOCIATION INITIATION PROGRAM STARTING THIS FALL OFFERING 2 SEASONS Fall October 19-December 21/14, Evaluation Skate October 19, Gala Day December 21 Winter January 4-March 8/15, Evaluation Skate January 4, Gala Day March 8 Mountain-biking presentation Monday in Oakville Mountain-biking enthusiasts will have the opportunity to learn about one of the sport's most gruelling rides Monday at Cyclepath Oakville. Oakville resident Greg Andre-Barrett will provide a slide-show presentation about his participation in last year's Tour Divide race through the Rocky Mountains. Andre-Barrett lost 20 pounds during his 28-day, four-hour ride from Banff, Alta., to the United States/Mexico border. He finished 64th out of the 143 cyclists who started the race, only 82 of whom finished. The Tour Divide course was 4,600 kilometres long and included 61 kilometres of climbing. Monday's presentation will begin at 7 p.m. Cyclepath Oakville is located at 500 Speers Rd. OAKVILLE SOCCER CLUB PLAYERS ON ICE TWICE/WEEK Monday-Thursday: Skill development Sunday: Games/practice sessions Week Two Photo Contest Winner: Photographer: Lisa Ban Age Division: G-U5 Sponsored by: and A Proud Sponsor of Oakville Soccer Club $199 /season $375/both seasons PRICE OPTION TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT PACKAGES Protective package includes shoulder, elbow, neck, shin pads, pants. $49. Full package includes Protective package, skates, stick and helmet. $99. Equipment will be fully fitted for each player. MOHA is a member association of the Ontario Minor Hockey Association and Hockey Canada. All coaches are OMHA certified. BURLINGTON'S COMPLETE GOLF FACILITY OPEN TO THE PUBLIC PRO SHOP SALE UP TO 70% OFF SUMMER GOLF CAMP FOR KIDS "REGISTRATION OPEN" MULTI-ROUND GOLF & CART PACKAGES AVAILABLE MEMBERSHIPS FROM $299+ TAX GOLF AND RIDE EVERYDAY 2pm-4pm $ 65 + TAX Book your tee time Visit us online hiddenlake.clublink.ca Join our mailing list for special offers and updates. follow us on Let us help · RANGE PLAN · LESSONS · CLINICS · CAMPS 905-336-3660 · Have FUN! Play Hockey! Learn the FUNdamentals! · Professionally trained instructor overseeing the program · NHL themed teams · Questions? Please call the MOHA (905) 338-9220 1137 #1 Side Road Burlington 905-336-3660 | hiddenlake.clublink.ca Registration online at www.moha.ca