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D 4 THE OAKVILLE BEAVER Wednesday, April 14, 1999 Baby, we were bom to run Oakville Sports Scene The YMCA of Oakville 10K Run will be held Saturday, May 8, starting from Sharkey's Dockside Cafe on Forsythe Street. Sponsors include the Invidiata Team (Re/Max Aboutowne Realty Corp), Complete Party Rent-Alls, Brooks, the Running Company and the Oakville Beaver. The 10K run gets under way at 9 a.m. and there is also a 3K family walk (9 a.m.) and IK challenge (10:20 a.m.). Phone 845-3417 for more info. □ □ □ □ The 1999 Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital (OTMH) Classic, presented by Oak-land Lincoln Mercury, will be held Sunday, May 30th, 9:30 a.m. Participants will have the choice of competition or fun. There is something for everyone at the 1999 OTMH Classic. Since the inaugural event in 1996, the OTMH Classic has become a wonderful community event in Oakville and also an important stop on the competi­ tive and recreational running circuit in southern Ontario. Last year, $24,000 was raised and this year the goal is $50,000. Everyone will enjoy the scenic route, refresh­ ments, massages, entertainment and the chance to win fabulous prizes. Participants collecting donations will be eligible for special prizes. Those who pre-register by Wednesday, May 19 will receive a free T-Shirt. Besides major sponsors Oak-land Lincoln Mercury and SmithKline Beecham, numerous other corporate sponsors are on board including the Oakville Beaver. For further info, phone 338-4642. □ □ □ □ Toronto Fit is a running training program designed to get you in the best shape of your life quickly and safely, with the maximum amount of fun and support. You're invited to be a part o f the 1999 season. For a one time $99 fee, participants receive: a weekly training schedule for the entire 25-week pro­ gram, weekly instructional seminars about running and fitness; ability-grouped coaching; marathon train­ ing, T-shirt; weekly runs; and information meetings. All ability levels are welcome from non-runners to veteran marathoners. The 1999 Toronto Fit season begins with sign-up sessions on Saturday, April 17 and Saturday, April 24, 8 a.m., at Glen Abbey Rec Centre, 1415 Third Line. Come dressed to ran. If you want to finish the Canadian International Marathon in Toronto, be a better all-around athlete or just get fit and look great, join Toronto Fit this season. For more info, phone 842-6490. □ □ □ □ The Running Company is hosting a couple of long-running marathon (half or full) training clin­ ics, one aimed at experienced runners and the other aimed at beginners. The one for beginners runs on Sundays from May 2 to Oct. 14, offering 24 weeks of training and moti­ vation to help you across the finish line. The one for experienced runners runs Mondays from June 7 to October 4, offering a customized train­ ing plan and seven power-packed seminars and five race-pace group runs. The seminars, which are run by Marathon Dynamics, culminate in the 1999 Canadian International Marathon in Toronto on Sunday, Oct. 17. Seminar participants also have an opportunity to join in Marathon Dynamics' Team in Training which uses the Canadian International Marathon as a fundraiser for leukemia research. For info phone the Running Company at 815- 1952. □ □ □ □ An all new six-week clinic aimed at the beginner runner kicks of this Saturday (April 17) at the Running Company. The program is geared for people of all ages who are new to the sport. Lectures by recognized authorities on nutrition, injury prevention, motivation and other subjects of interest and importance to recreational runners will form part o f the program. Short, leisurely runs fol­ lowing each class will allow instructors to teach prop­ er running form and technique. The cost is $40 which includes a student guide book. This clinic is ideal preparation for anyone want­ ing to participate in the Oak-land 5k Classic road race or walk to aid the OTMH emergency department. Each of the six sessions will be conducted from the Running Company, 118 Thomas Street in downtown Oakville. Call 815-1952 for more info. Oakville Little League umpire registration is on tap this Friday (April 16), 6:30-8:30 p.m., at White Oaks Second School. The umpire clinics will then be held over the next two weekends (April 17/18 & 24/25, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., each day). For more info, call Mel Swinton at 616-4044. □ □ □ □ The Burlington Minor Football Association is holding its 1999 tackle football registration this Saturday (April 17), 9 a.m.-3 p.m., at the equipment centre behind Nelson High School in Burlington. Leagues available for boys and girls between the ages of 6 and 16 (as of Aug. 31). For more info, phone 637-2055. □ □ □ □ Oakville based Halton Roller Hockey has open­ ings in all divisions, both youth and adults. Forms available at all arenas or Corbetts Sports or on the website (www.rollerhockey.net). Phone 825-8781. Season starts April 18. □ □ □ □ The Bronte Tennis Club is holding the second of two registrations this Saturday (April 17), 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at their clubhouse, located 2310 Bridge Road (behind Q.E. Park school). The club boasts seven newly resurfaced courts and a tennis pro. There are many programs to enjoy, including round robins, ladder play, competitive league play and lessons. For more info, call Lynn at 847-7838. □ □ □ □ Oakville's Minor Oaks Hockey Association is holding town rep tryouts between April 17-May 9 from minor novice to bantam, starting with triple-A, then double-A and then single-A. For further info, phone 338-9220. MOHA will hold its annual gener­ al meeting Thurs., May 27, 7:30 p.m. □ □ □ □ The Oakville Hornets will hold their 1999 annu­ al general meeting Monday, April 26, 7 p.m., at Town Hall, 1225 Trafalgar Road. Rep tryouts for all novice to intermediate age groups will be held April 24, 25 and May 1 ,2 . Applications for rep coaches are now being accepted. Call the Hornets Hotline at 847-1400. □ □ □ □ Nathan Cowan's campaign for gold annual fundraising event will be held Monday, April 19, 7- 9:30 p.m. at the Avalon (next door to Philthy M cNasty's). The purpose of the fundraising event is to help raise money for Nathan Cowan's 2000 Olympic Sailing Campaign. Proceeds from the cover charge ($10), pool tournament and silent auction will be for­ warded to Nathan Cowan's Canadian Sailing Team financial assistance account. The longtime Oakville resident is now living in Burlington and an RVSP would be appreciated at 632-9499. □ □ □ □ The seventh annual A1 Nicholls Memorial Track and Field Meet will be held at Oakville Trafalgar High School on April 24th. The meet, organized by host Athletiques International Track and Field Club, will offer a vari­ ety of track and field events as well as relays for U-8, U-10, U-12 and U-14. Anyone interested in gaining more info about the meet or coming out to a club practice should phone Bruce Burton at 827-8725. □ □ □ □ Want to rent some ice. There's ice time available from both the town (815-5989) and Ice Sports Oakville (845-6989). □ □ □ □ The 17th season of the Summer Halton Men's Non-Contact Hockey League beings play in mid- May. Most games are played at River Oaks Arena. Players participate in a 20-game season, with all games in prime time and no summer weekend games. The league is operated on a house league format, individual registrations only, with balancing of teams. Uniforms are provided. For info, call 849-9712. □ □ □ □ Registration continues for the first year o f the Youth Summer Hockey League. Games will be played at the Olympic-sized River Oaks Arena on Sixth Line in Oakville. A 14-game schedule will offer positions for all players aged 5-14 in tyke, novice, atom and peewee divisions. All games are in prime evening time, Mondays to Thursdays consistent by age group. The calibre o f play will be entirely appro­ priate for house league players. For info, call 510- 1447. A registration day will be held this Saturday (April 17), noon-2 p.m. at River Oaks Arena. □ □ □ □ Ice Sports Oakville Youth Summer Hockey League for paperweight to bantam, 13 games guar­ anteed, playing three 20-minute periods. Call 845- 6989. C o m m u n i t y INVOLVEM ENT IS W HERE W E'RE AT! In addition to provid ing community news, sports, entertainment and business 3 times a week, The Oakville Beaver newspaper takes pride in the fact that w e support the organizations that make Oakville the caring com m unity it is. Our m onetary and in-kind donations exceed $100,000 annually to non-profit and community groups. WE ARE PROUD TO GIVE BACK TO THESE CARING ORGANIZATIONS: • United Way of Oakville • Y.M.C.A. • Rotary Club • Salvation Army • Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital Charitable Foundation • Community Foundation of Oakville • Strategies for Life • Oakville Jazz Festival • The Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts • Oakville Blades • Oakville Waterfront Festival • Oakville Library • Child Find • Ian Anderson House • Festival of Classics • Maycourt Club • Kinsman Club • Lions Foundation • Oakville Big Sisters • Fareshare Foodbank • Halton Lung Association • Minor Oaks Hockey • Halton Roller Hockey • Canadian Cancer society • Chamber of Commerce • Volunteer Week • Welcome Wagon • VON Canada • Ontario Special Olympics • The Great Oakville Dream Home Lottery • Halton Women's Place • Halton Adolescent Services • Big Brothers • Sheridan College • Crime Stoppers • Catholic Education Week • Oakville Express Girls' Soccer • Jingle Bell Fund • Sick KidsTelethon • Muscular Dystrophy • M.A.D.D. • Oakville Beaver Literacy Fund • Terry Fox Run • Alzheimers Association • Oakville Arts Council • Oakville Choral Society • Ontario Heritage Foundation • Seniors Jubilee • Canadian Tulip Festival • International Year of Older Persons • Hospital for Sick Kids • CNIB Walk Towards Independence • Multiple Sclerosis-Super Cities Walk • Rose Cherry's Home • Animal Aid • St. John Ambulance • Breast Cancer Support Services • Miriam Group (Children with Aids) • Festival of Classics • Opera Hamilton • Numerous public, secondary and pri vate school events and more. Much more than a newspaper. To support your community, subscribe today. Call 845-9742 (ext. 274) for information □ □ □ □ The Golden Horseshoe Summer Hockey League has its minor hockey program running from May 1-July 1 and its adult league running from April 26- Sept. 2. Phone 257-5805 or 332- 0757 for more info. □ □ □ □ Adult Summer Hockey League at Ice Sports Oakville from Sunday to Thursday. Pick your night. All non contact, all skill levels, all stop time. Call 845- 6989, ext. 239. □ □ □ □ Wanted: lousy, crummy or older players looking for a fun, recreational adult hockey pro­ gram. Play 26 or 52 weeks a year. Goalies needed, as well. Call 1-800- 905-0270. □ □ □ □ The Oakville Blades provincial junior A hockey team is already preparing for next season. Open try­ outs will be held on May 1 & 2, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. "Anybody who feels they are capable of playing at this level are welcome to try out," said Blades general manager and coach George McDonald. Individual let­ ters were slated to have gone to all of the town's double- A and triple-A bantam and midget rep play­ ers, said McDonald. For info, he can be reached at 827-8319. □ □ □ □ George McBonald, coach o f the Oakville Blades provincial junior A hockey team, is hoping to help Oakville's rep players get in shape for their own rep tryouts. He's holding a series of skills and conditioning camps from April 13 to May 2 at Ice Sports Oakville, home of the Oakville Blades. Age groups include players bom 1990-88, 1984-81 and 1987- 85. Phone Kevin at 845-6989, ext. 234. □ □ □ □ The Oakville Soccer Club is holding rep open tryouts for the upcoming season over the April 10/11 and 17/18 weekends. Phone the soccer club at 849-4436. http://www.rollerhockey.net