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www.oakvillebeaver.com · OAKVILLE BEAVER Friday, April 16, 2010 · 36 Falcioni qualifies for youth Pan Ams Holy Trinity wrestler Zack Falcioni will represent Canada at the upcoming Youth Pan American Games in Monterrey, Mexico. Falcioni, who won OFSAA gold last month, went 50 to win the 54-kilogram division at the national wrestling youth (17-and-under) team trials last weekend in Burnaby, B.C. Falcioni also earned bronze at the national juvenile (18-and-under) championships two days earlier in B.C., losing in the semifinals to the eventual champion. Abbey Park student Matt Sheen added a silver in the 51-kilogram weight class of the cadet (16-and-under) division. BEST IN ONTARIO: The Oakville Venom novice boys' AAA team won the provincial championships last weekend in London. Novices are Venom's first boys' AAA champs Sometimes it's not how you start, but how you finish. That was certainly the case this basketball season for the Oakville Venom novice boys' AAA team. The under-10 squad became the first boys' team in Venom club history to win a provincial AAA championship, winning all five of its games at last weekend's allOntario tournament in London. Oakville, the tournament's third seed, edged the top-ranked Scarborough Blues #1 squad 28-27 in the championship game. The Venom also downed secondranked Brampton Warriors #1, fourthseeded Vaughan Panthers, sixth-ranked Understanding the fundamentals and applying the fundamentals were really key factors in improving to that level." Oakville led Scarborough #1 by 14 points at halftime in the final and held off a second-half charge by the Blues, hitting some key free throws late in regulation. The final wasn't Oakville's only game at provincials that went down to the wire. The Venom defeated Scarborough #2 2726 and Brampton #1 29-27 earlier in the competition. "They didn't cave under the pressure," Baker said. "They kept their composure and played fantastic." Baker said winning a provincial AAA title puts the Venom on the provincial basketball map. The coach said he's already received several calls from families in neighbouring communities, interested in having their children play with the Venom next We've got the best football in Halton season. Oakville finished the season 28for boys ands girls. Register now! 4, winning six tournament champiFall Stampeders tryouts begin in May onships - including the prestigious Blessed Sacrament competition Register now for fall football and adding a silver in the other tournament it entered. IN-PERSON REGISTRATION DATES: Members of the team are Saturday, April 17th 11am - 1pm Vladimir Lukomski, Luke Seidel, Roko Juricic, Reniel Jamison, at the BMFA Clubhouse behind Nelson High School Dimitris Katsilieris, Julian Lepp, Perry Zorbas, Callum Baker, Scott Summer Stampeders (ages 13-19) Ramsay, Jalen Mason, Victor Spring Flag (ages 6-17) - Limited space Vargatu, Rohan Saxena and Michael ment ip Fall House League (ages 6-14) All equ uded Juricic. is incl ation* Ivan Lukomski and Marko Fall Stampeders (ages 9-14) s Juricic are assistant coaches, while regiepttrcleats in exc * Marcie Juricic is the manager. Check www.burlingtonminorfootball.ca for details Scarborough #2 and seventh-ranked Toronto Triple Threat at the provincial tournament. Winning Ontario gold completed a drastic turnaround in fortunes from the start of the season, when the Venom was whipped 40-9 by Brampton in its opening game. "We did the unbelievable," said Oakville coach Martin Baker. "To have the kids come back (from that) and develop... was quite a feat for us. "I think it was the commitment from the kids," he added. "They also had some great coaching, although I don't want to toot my own horn too much. BRONTE TENNIS CLUB REGISTRATION Saturday, April 10 &17 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. AT THE CLUBHOUSE 2310 Bridge Rd. (between 3rd Line & Bronte Rd.) Catch the Excitement! BURLINGTON FOOTBALL RATES Junior Junior Adult Adult Couple Couple Family Family ...$50.00 ...$50.00 ...$115.00 ...$100.00 ...$170.00 ...$150.00 ...$200.00 ...$175.00 We Encourage New Members Active membership, ladder, leagues, lessons, social events, excellent teaching pro. For more information, call the clubhouse at 905-847-8033 www.brontetennis.com -- Jon Kuiperij