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24 - The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday April 2, 2008 www.oakvillebeaver.com Rugby registration The Oakville Crusaders Rugby Club is preparing for another season of exciting action. The club will hold registrations on Saturday, April 5 at its clubhouse located on 9th Line, between Dundas Road and Upper Middle Road, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The club offers programs for all age groups. Its "minis" program provides children 5-10 years of age an opportunity to play a co-ed, non-contact game, built around having fun and learning the basics of the sport. As players progress through the system, they are introduced to contact and the focus becomes increased playing time and developing individual skills. The Crusaders have also added many new age-specific programs for both men and women. This is designed to even the difference in size between age groups. The season will culminate July 19 with the celebration of the club's 40th anniversary. It will include a full day of rugby for all ages and a gala dinner. All past and present members are encouraged to attend the celebration. CENTRAL CHAMPS: The Oakville novice A Rangers show off the red caps, medals and trophies they earned by winning the Ontario Minor Hockey Association Central championship, clinching the title with a 5-2 win in Orillia Friday. Rangers down Orillia in OMHA novice final By Adam Johnston Quality Baseball in Our Community for over 44 Years House League, Select and Rep Programs for all Boys & Girls Ages 5 to 23 From May to September SPECIAL TO THE BEAVER 2008 Player Registration Saturday April 5th from 10 AM to 1 PM At the OMBA Clubhouse 1236 Speers Road, Unit #4 Divisions are filling up fast. Be careful not to "Strike Out" and miss an opportunity to play Exciting Baseball. With your registration we provide Player Development Clinics Coaches taught by qualified instructors Baseball Ontario Certified Umpires Complete uniforms, Individual & Team Photos Our Fees T-Ball (Ages 5 & 6).........................$145 Coach Pitch (Age 7).........................$145 Rookie Ball to Junior (Ages 8 to 23).....$205 For further registration details and information visit our website at www.oakvilleminorbaseball.com, email us at omba@oakvilleminorbaseball.com or call us at 905 847 5545 The Oakville Minor Baseball Association is affiliated with The Oakville novice A Rangers could have been worried when the Orillia Terriers evened up their OMHA Central championship series at three points a piece. However, coach Dwayne Clarke knew his team was resilient. "Playing against a mirror image of themselves didn't faze them a bit," said Clarke. The Rangers bounced back and won the next two games of the series, finishing off the Terriers 5-2 Friday at the Orillia Community Centre to capture the Ed Brown Memorial Trophy. Oakville got goals from Joey Berkopec and Mike Matson to jump out to a 2-0 lead in the first period. However, F NEWS When you subscribe to The Oa $10.00 Pre-paid Tim Card from Ti And.... your name will be entered Orillia fought back to even the score before the period ended. The Rangers pulled ahead 3-2 in the second frame on a goal by Jacob Saunders, then gave themselves some breathing room when Brett Goold snapped a shot into the top corner on a penalty shot. Cole Purboo added an insurance marker into an empty net late in regulation to complete their magical season. Ryan Menne, Harrison Clarke and Goold each added assists. Clarke stressed fun and friendship over winning and individual stats, a strategy that inspired his team to a regular season mark of 22-4-2. "We kept them insulated from stats," said Clarke, who witnessed his team outscore its opponents by a ratio of 129-47 in its 28 league games. "They were just there to play hockey. That's something for the coaches to worry about." The Rangers managed to skate through the first round of the playoffs unscathed, despite stiff competition. "The top five teams in our division, you could've tossed a coin to decide a winner," said Clarke. The Rangers disposed of all six of their opponents in the round robin for a 6-0 record. The group of eight-year-olds went on to sweep the Guelph Jr. Storm in the Tri-County quarterfinals. The Rangers then pulled out a hard-fought series win over the Hespeler Shamrocks in five games. In the finals, Oakville took the first game 3-1. The second game ended in a 11 draw, and Orillia tied the series in the third game. Oakville won a close Game 4, by a score of 4-3, before the series-clinching win in Game 5. Clarke says they will bring their season full circle later this month. "We're going to end it the same way we started," he said. "With a game of laser tag." Other members of the team are Colton Incze, Kyle Salmon, Tyler Sampson, Kyle Petta Ionescu, Kyle Barrett, Jacob Gower, Curtis Fernandes, James Gabura, Liam Donnelly and Nathaniel Gerchikov. Desmond Fernandes, Scott Goold and Steve Sampson also coach the team. Judy Gower and Nigela Purboo are the managers. GET IT WHILE IT To subscribe simply fill in the f and send it, along with your p to The Oakville Beaver Circulat by April 30th, 2008. 467 Speers Rd. Oakville, ON L6K 3S4 Fax: 905-337-5557 Ph: 905-845-9742 lblaik@oakvillebeav Name: ___________________ Address: _________________ Phone: ___________________ Minor Oaks Hockey Association is in search of Chq attached V Cardholder name: ________ Card #: ___________________ Signature: _______________ *Tim Hortons offer expires A for trip will be held on Thur TERMS AND CONDITIONS - In order to register your vacat 5 DAY CANCUN GETAWAY - The Cancun Getaway entitle to 2 children. The package does not include cost of taxes, f by credit card at the time of the booking. Completed regis Travel dates available between April 1st and December 15th. Flight is not included. 5 DAY CARNIVAL CRUISE - This offer is valid for passage of 2 adults on a 5 day cruise. Airline tickets, airport transfers, port charges, taxes and miscellaneous expenses are not included. This certificate includes all meals and most shipboard activities. This promotional package is designed for travel between September and February (excluding holidays). Flight is not included. 2 NIGHT VEGAS GETAWAY - This vacation is valid for 2 nights hotel accommodations (double occupancy) and 2 airline ticket from an approved point of origin to Las Vegas NV. This vacation is valid for 2 adults. There is an additional cost per day for additional guests. The vacation does not include the cost of food, beverages, taxes, gratuities, ground transportation, or incidental expenses. This vacation is valid for Sunday, Monday or Tuesday departures only. Taxes are $98 US per person for a total of $196 US to depart from a major US International Airport. Taxes are $117 US per person for a total of $234 US to depart from a pre-approved Canadian International Airport. All taxes to be paid by credit card at time of booking. Passenger (s) must be 21 years of age or older with a valid drivers license and a major credit card. All travellers need proof of citizenship and photo I.D. (passport, birth certificate). This package is non transferable, and cannot be sold or redeemed for case, nor shall any rebates, refunds or credits be issued for any unused time, days or space. This package is not valid for employees or relatives of the participating merchant. This offer is void where prohibited by law. OAKVILLE MIDGET A COACH INTERESTED PARTIES SHOULD SEND APPLICATION To Minor Oaks Hockey Association 1026 Speers Rd, Unit 8/9 Oakville Ontario L6L2X4 Attention: Keith Murray Application form on the MOHA web site www.moha.on.ca Deadline for applications is April 11, 2008