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32_V1_OAK_SEPT22.qxd after high school. "It's going to be interesting," the Grade 12 student said. "I guess I'm like a rookie again but I'm excited about it. I want to play university so I'm going to have to see the speed of the game (in Division 1)." The last team to make the jump from Division 2 to Division 1 was last season's T.A. Blakelock Tigers. They struggled early on, failing to score a touchdown in their first four games and finishing with a 1-5 record, but did manage a playoff victory over the 3-3 Robert Bateman Wild. Under Orlando, the junior Devils also made strides last year in their first season in Division 1. They lost their first game 74-0 to Nelson. The two teams met again in the final but it was- n't a blowout as OT fell 17-4. "I expect it to be difficult but I don't expect failure," the OT coach said. Orlando said his players have shown commitment to the team and has been pleased with the amount of enthusiasm about the season. The Red Devils will have a good core returning on defence, led by Campbell and linebackers Mike Fitzgerald, Tom Labenski and Nick Kazakoff, defensive end Ross Ramage and defensive back Mike Owen. On offence, they will have veterans in key positions, including quarterback Kyle Sawden, tight end Grant Schneider, fullback Matt Chin-Yae and receiver Zach McRae. "We're not a big team but we're a fast team," Campbell said. "We've got a lot of heart." Orlando added, "We've got a lot of good athletes. I don't think we'll embarrass ourselves." After a year in Division 2, the Holy Trinity Titans will also be returning to Division 1. That will make a 10-team league, split into two five-team divi- sions, with the top four in each divi- sion making the playoffs. The Division 1 season kicks off today with five games. At 3:30 p.m., Robert Bateman Wild visits M.M. Robinson Rams, Nelson Lords travel to Milton to face the Bishop Reding Royals, Blakelock hosts Holy Trinity and OT visits the Loyola Hawks. For a preview of the other four Volpe Division teams, visit The Oakville Beaver's website at www.oakvillebeaver.com. www.oakvillebeaver.com32 - The Oakville Beaver, Friday September 22, 2006 CURLING Affordable Recreation NOW! Special Monday - Friday Weekday Rate (9:00 am - 5:30 pm) Free curling during OPEN HOUSE Sunday, September 24th • 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm Oakville Curling Club 224 Allan S (Parking For membership and further in please call 905-844-698 our web site: www.oakvillecurlingclub.com Our e-mail address: oakvillecurlingclub@on.aibn.com Edith Juurinen Production Coordinator 905-333-5343 ext. 7614 email: edith.juurinen@cogeco.com Cogeco is proud to be a sponsor of the ATHENA Awards Program. As a sponsor, we have the pleasure of being able to meet and introduce the nominees for the ATHENA Award to the community through television. Each nominee has a unique story to tell, and their passion is the thread that unites them all. They contribute greatly to the community and each has impacted the lives of women through their mentoring and support. We feel honored to have this opportunity to illustrate "Recognizing the limitless possibilities of life." SPONSOR PROFILE Celebrating the potential of all women as valued members and leaders of the community, and recognizing those who support them, ATHENA Oakville enters it's ninth year. Without sponsorship, this would not be possible. ATHENA Oakville recognizes that a huge part of ATHENA'S success is due to the generosity of sponsors. This ad is an ongoing series paying tribute to our sponsors and in their own words they tell us why they feel involvement with ATHENA is important. 10th Annual ATHENA Gala Wednesday Oct 26 Call 905-467-7919 or info@athenaoakville.ca OAKVILLE ATHENA PARTNERS IN SUCCESS Non-Contact Recreational Hockey • Sunday Morning - Prime Time • Classics (aged 50+) • Team or Individual Entry • Limited Availability • Other Divisions Available for Players Under 50 Information and/or Registration by phone 905-849-9712 or www.hmhl.bizland.com IS THE GAME PLAYING YOU? • Free • • Professional • • Confi dential 905-847-6547 We can help… ADAPT Problem Gambling Services Store Closing Sale Oct. 31/06 Everything MUST Go! (905) 849-0866 - Phone 362 KERR ST., OAKVILLE Kerrtiques Blakelock showed improvement last season ■ Continued from page 31 Want to play Rep Soccer? BU-12 SOCCER PLAYERS WANTED (Born in '95) Warm-up, technical sessions, small-sided games OPEN SESSION & TRYOUT: WHERE:King's Christian Collegiate (outdoor fi eld), southwest corner of Burnhamthorpe Rd. West and Neyagawa Blvd., (just south of the 407) in Oakville. WHEN: Saturday, Sept 30th, 2006 TIME: 10:00 a.m. till noon (Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. at the fi eld) NO REGISTRATION OR TRYOUT FEES. Coaches: B. McKenna / M. Bonanno