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10 The Canadian Statesman, Bowman ville, January 3,1990 rnamm MgwMppijj | sport-talk 623-330} FLASHBACK--25 YEARS AGO--Top ten bowlers in the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company bowling league include R. Perfect 247, A. Lobb 243, F. Wright [243, K Piper 240, W. Holroyd 239, R. Hately 238, M. ■ Grant 237, H. Bromell 229, J. Geddes 217, F. Smith : 216. FLASHBACK -10 YEARS AGO-The Swedish Midget Midget hockey team that has been playing teams in the area, settled for a tie game against the local midgets at Darlington Sports Centre. In Oshawa at the Civic, la Maple Leaf hockey practice saw Darryl Sittler, Dave "Tiger" Williams, John Anderson and other Leaf -players in action. Bobby Orr made a guest appearance. appearance. The event raised $14,000 for Participation House. Organizers Busy During Four Day Tournament Young Goaltender Heads for Hockey School ;SPORT-TALK TRIVIA--Something new for the [readers of sport-talk. After our yearly dose of college •bowl games on the weekend, our question this week "concerns last year's rankings. Name last years nation- •al champion, the bowl they competed in, who they beat, and the final score of the game. Find the answer at the bottom of the column. NEWCASTLE AQUATIC CLUB-The Esso Swim • Canada program begins its winter season on Friday, "January 12. The program emphasizes efficient swimming swimming through stroke improvement, proper, turns and fast starts for competitive swimming. The program is open for children aged 6-12, with practices being held at the Newcastle Fitness Centre every Friday from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. For more information, contact Bob Mack at 623-9365. OSHAWA GEMINI GYMNASTICS-The Gemini Gymnastics Club will begin their winter and spring sessions at the Bowmanville High School on January 9. Boys and girls aged 3-5 years will be in the Kinder- gym group, while girls aged 6-12 can sign up for the recreational group. Anyone interested in registering can call 576-9517. > TORONTO INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW--The biggest boat show anywhere, will take place at the . Coliseum and Automotive Buildings at Exhibition Place in Toronto, from Saturday, January 13 to Sunday Sunday January 21. The Boat Show will have over 460 exhibitors, exhibitors, displaying the largest selection of power and sailboats, for more than 130,000 visitors from across . North America. Some of the feature 1 attractions include include the boats of James Bond, Antique and Classic Boats, and an opportunity to ride a boardsailing simulator. simulator. A special senior skippers day will run on Monday, Monday, January 15. Senior citizens will be'admitted at a ■: reduced cost and enjoy the show without the incon- venience of large crowds. NATIONAL SKI WEEK--National Ski Week is 1 scheduled to take place from January 20-28. The week ■ is designed for ski clubs and retailers to plan and organize organize special events and promotions to inspire people ■ to try the sport of skiing. Some of the past .events in- eluded clinics, moonlight ski tours, scavenger ski £ hunts, and cross-country bingo. I SNO-PITCH TOURNEY-The Bowmanville Audio Ï Vision Oldtimers are looking for teams to enter their Ï Park and Recreational Sno-Pitch Tournament, on Jan- 1 nary 27. A' total of 12 teams will be accepted, and Ï games will be played at Memorial Park. For further > information call Phil Solomon at 623-6147, or Tom i Wilson at 623-2982. \ AFTERTHOUGHTS -The first annual Schickedanz Christmas Classic Hockey Tournament came to and end over the weekend. The tournament played host to 56 teams, ranging in levels from novice to bantam. The tournament was a first-class operation from start to finish, with numerous people volunteering countless countless hours to make the tournament a major success. Sport-talk applauds the efforts of the tournament committee, and the volunteers for a job well done. TRIVIA ANSWER--In his third season as head coach, Lou Holtz guided Notre Dame to its eighth national national championship, with a 34-21 victory over West Virginia in the Fiesta Bowl. Paul Jackman (left), and Paul Robinson take a brief time out in front of some of the trophies during the Schickedanz Christmas Classic Hockey Tournament, held over the Christmas holidays. Both men shared the title of Tournament Chairman Triple F The Bowmanville Toro Peewees won the 'A' Division Division final for #1 teams, with a narrow 3-1 victory over Port 'Perry. Front row, (1-r), Wayne Kean (asst, coach). Steve Oke, Byron Harnun, Paul Jackman (coach), Ron Haynes (mgr.). Middle row, (1-r), Jason Don Vander Meer 36 pts., Frances Mulder 35 pts., Hammy Vander Gaast 28 pts., Ron Bonsma 27 1/2 pts., Brian Buma 27 pts., Case De Plan 22 1/2 pts.,Pete Glasbcrgcn 22 1/2 pts., Ncl Van Abocmn 22 1/2 pts., Dirk Van Abbema 21 pts., Rick Vander Kooi 21 pts., Peter Plonk 14 pts., Anne Vander Gaast 11 pts., High Single Ladies, Shir ley Van Belle 234; High Single Single Men, Wiebe Vander Gaast 277 High Triple Ladies, Shirley Shirley Van Belle 590; High Triple Men, Bill Van Dyk 633; High Average Ladies, Hammy Vander Gaast 182, Ncl Van Abbema 182, Frances Mulder 182; High Average Men, Jean Nadeau 192, Dirk Van Abbema 192 ■v Hoffman, Steve Oke (trainer), Peter Schoep, Bruce Harnum, Jeff Murphy, Gary Adams, Ryan Robinson. Back row, (1-r), David Watt, Jason .Jackman, Alan' McCullough, Doug Parkin, Robbie Harness, Chris Heffernan. Absent, Warren Bate. Heritage House Drop Game to Oshawa 328 RITSON RD. N., OSHAWA 725-4744 |j 4 • (. if busy call 725-2831 WHOLESALE & RETAIL DURHAM REGION'S WOOD SPECIALISTS IN Hardwood & softwood lumber dry kilns & dressing facilities including custom made trim; hardwood & marine plywoods ns well ns n complete stock of building materials, ROSSLAND ADELAIDE HWYTOT Accepting the Atom 'A' Division trophy for #1 teams from Dan Doyle, is captain Grog McMurtcr. Bowmanville Bowmanville defeated Stouffvillc in the final by a score of 3-1. THE WORLD'S BESTSELLING TRUCK BED PROTECTOR Fibreglass Truck Caps ALSO BOWBOIN RUNNING BOARDS, WESTIN LITE BARS, MASTER GUARD STEP BUMPERS AND FORM-FIT HOOD PROTECTORS DURHAM BUMPER SERVICE 434-8007 ÙASELINEP0AD 1 KM, EAti f OF Cuuri iioc HOAD Heritage House Atom Toros Toros visited the Oshawa Children's Children's Arena to play the Oshawa AAA Minor Atom team on December 20,1989. Toros opened the scoring late in the first period on nn unassisted goal by Greg McMurtcr, however the home side evened the score before the end of the period. Oshawa scored 2 unanswered unanswered goals in the second to lend 3-1 after two periods. Toros pulled to within one early in the third on a goal by Greg McMurtcr assisted assisted by Sommer West and Chris Steele, however playing playing shorthnnded due to sickness sickness our team was obviously tiring and the final score ended up 5-3 in favour of Oshawa. Toros third goal by Greg McMurtcr (hat trick) assisted by Stove Brinkman and Sommer West. On Saturday, December 23, 1989, Toros played Port Hope at the Darlington Sports Centre. As homo team Toros took a 4-0 lead on goals by Travis Lnughlin assisted by Greg McMurtcr and Robbie Jeffers, Paul Ln- vnllco (2), assists to Stove Brinkman (2) Matt Brake JA TIRE SALES INC. and Robbie Jeffers, with the final to Greg McMurtcr assisted assisted by Kevin Picked. Port Hope finally got going going in the third coming back with 3 goals, but were unable unable to get the equalizer. Final Final score Toros 4, Port Hope Peter Jelen of the Saltfleet Novices, won a draw for one free week at the Rick St. Croix Goaltending School in Trenton. Peter will be attending the school during one of the last two weeks of August. Presenting Peter with his award were Paul Edmondson Edmondson (left), and Chuck Cyr. Many Volunteers Make Xmas Classic a Success by Brad Kelly If a job opening was advertised advertised in the paper requiring requiring you to work 75 hours in one week, work from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., and be responsible for approximately approximately 780 kids, would you apply for the position? Paul Robinson and Paul Jackman did. Mr. Robinson and Mr. Jackman were the Tournament Tournament Chairmen for the Shickedanz Christmas Classic Classic Hockey Tournament, that was held over the Christmas holidays in Bowmanville. Bowmanville. Paul Robinson needs no introduction to local hockey fans. For nine years, Paul was the coach of; the Junior 'C' Bowmanville Eagles, leading them to eight league championships, and two All- Ontario titles. Last season, Paul was the coach of the Toro Major Peewees. "I got a lot more satisfaction satisfaction coaching the Eagles. I considered myself a game coach, who loved the competition competition and close games." Paul Jackman also has a long list of coaching experience. experience. Paul spent five years coaching Novice House League, two years with the Major Atoms, and is currently currently in his first year with the Major Peewees. The end of hockey season doesn't stop Paul and his love for coaching. coaching. For the past six seasons he has coached a local soccer team. Unlike his partner, Paul isn't interested in pursuing coaching into the junior level. level. "I wouldn't want the headache of Junior Hockey. I like to conch hockey as a hobby not a job, and it (coaching) becomes a job when you get to the Junior level." In describing the work behind the Christmas Clas sic Tournament, the co- chairmen note that planning for the event began back in May. Committees were formed, and meetings were held monthly for the 18 committee committee members beginning in September. It was projected projected that it would cost $25,000 to run the tournament. In addition to the committee committee meetings, Mr. Jack- man estimated that he met separately with Mr. Robinson Robinson 25 times. Paul Jackman's responsibilities responsibilities included getting the 56 teams, sending applications applications and making up the schedule and tournament boards. Approximately 140 applications were sent out in order to attract teams. \ "I spent a lot of time on the phone," explained Paul. "In a two to three month period, period, I made about 230 long distance calls." You have to wonder why anyone would want the aggravation. aggravation. "Somebody has to do it for the kids, he shrugged. "I like to see the kids participating participating in tournaments. For myself, it's satisfying to hear comments afterwards about how much fun the kids had, and how well-run it was." For Paul Robinson, overseeing overseeing the operation, the presentation of trophies, registration, and looking after after the referees, gatekeepers, gatekeepers, and teams kept him busy during the tournament. tournament. Managing people in his full time job helped Paul to cope with the problems that arose during the tournament. tournament. "The main thing is not to get worried about the small problems," explained Paul. "My strength is that I don't panic when a problem comes up. Some people would, and if that happens, they're going going to have a tough time operating operating a tournament this size." Delegating responsibilities responsibilities to the volunteers was a difficult task at times. "We've got over 100 volunteers volunteers working at both arenas," arenas," explained Mr. Robinson. Robinson. "A lot of them are parents of former Toros who have come back to help. At times, I don't have enough jobs for them to do." Paul Robinson, whose son is coached by Paul Jackman, is looking forward to next rear as President of the' As for Paul Jackman, he has two boys playing now, and two more waiting in the wings. FRED'S AUTO BODY Specializing in Unibody, Front Wheel Drive Superior Collision Repair • Clear Coat Available Expert Relinishing • Insurance Claims Come In -- Free Estimate Courtesy Car Available 163 Base Line Rd. Bowmanville 623-6353 l Jnckmnn presented dnmio Austin of tiro I - uem'iv,.•• lied Wings will) the Himtnm 'A' trophy for 111 loams. 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