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Campers thrilled to play with Stalteri Campaign a success despite Burns Continued from page 24 25 · Thursday, June 24, 2010 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.oakvillebeaver.com "We'll see what this year brings." "Qualifying is a grind," he says later, "and we haven't had much luck to be honest. We've had games (against World Cup teams) that we probably should have never lost. Unfortunately, when it mattered most, we weren't able to win." Whether or not Stalteri plays in the World Cup, his presence at the camp is very much appreciated. Campers bring him to soccer balls and T-shirts to sign. "He was good," said Max, 12, who lamented missing the scoring opportunities Stalteri set up for him. "It was a lot fun. It's an honour to play with a player like him." There is more excitement in store for the kids at the camp over the next week. Canadian 5,000-metre champion Reid Coolsaet will talk MICHELLE SIU / OAKVILLE BEAVER to them about running and Vancouver Canucks defenceman Kevin Bieksa will stop by CAPTAIN CANADA: Paul Stalteri says it the camp as well. is every player's dream to play in the World Cup. being overlooked for Hall of Fame Weeks is certain that Burns will eventually be elected to the Hall of Fame, but said the point of the campaign was to have the former Pat Burns may not be headed to the Toronto Maple Leaf coach elected while he Hockey Hall of Fame -- yet -- but for the could enjoy the honour with his family. As an Oakville men who launched a campaign for example, he pointed to the recent awarding of his induction, it is impossible to ignore the a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame to good that came out of their crusade for the actor Dennis Hopper, who died two months former NHL coach. after receiving the honour. Burns was not among the five people "Here's a guy dying of prostate cancer who named by the Hall's 18-member has contributed and dedicated his selection committee Tuesday, a "It's like having a life to the betterment of his craft, decision Warren Weeks a party to honour and the Hollywood industry did described as sad, disappointing someone and the right thing," Weeks said. "The and gut wrenching. Weeks, John 71,000 people selection committee had a small Perenack and Mark Fieldhouse window to do something special show up." launched a Facebook page and they missed that opportunity." (www.patburns.ca) in March Weeks said Burns being overWarren Weeks, supporting the induction of looked shouldn't overshadow the on the campaign to Burns, a three-time coach of the accomplishments of those who lobby for Pat Burns' year and Stanley Cup champion were elected, but said the Let's induction into the who is battling cancer. It garGet Pat Burns into the Hockey Hockey Hall of Fame nered media attention across Hall of Fame - NOW! campaign North America and within two won't end with the selection committee's weeks had more than 50,000 members and announcement. has continued to grow since. "We took it as far as we could and we were "We shouldn't lose sight of what we hoping they would make the right choice," accomplished," Weeks said Wednesday. Weeks said. "Pat Burns is a tough guy and "What we have here is a great celebration of a God willing, he'll be here next year." life. It's like having a party to honour someAnd so will the Oakville trio, supporting one and 71,000 people show up." Burns' induction. By Herb Garbutt OAKVILLE BEAVER STAFF Adidas Milan Junior soccer camp set for July The third annual Adidas Milan Junior Camp will be held July 5-9 and July 12-16 at Shell Park. The camp is affiliated with one of Italy's best Serie A clubs, AC Milan. Coaches from the Italian club will be instructors at the camp, teaching their brand of play and challenging players to think differently about the game. Whole day and half day camps are available. Goalkeeper training and team training are also available. Registration includes two Adidas jerseys, two pairs of Adidas socks, two pairs of Adidas shorts, an Adidas kit bag and an Adidas Milan Junior Camp soccer ball. For more information, or to register, visit www.southwestsocceracademy.com.