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The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, April 21,1993 7 By Brad Kelly Houseleague Football Offered by Hawkey es Recognizing the need for more emphasis on the development of the skill level of young players, the Oshawa Hawkeyes football organization will be offering a two month house league for bantam players this summer. summer. Lewis Morgalis, one of the people behind the idea, recognized the need for such a program after spending last summer as head coach of the bantam Hawkeyes. "In my view, we had an unsuccessful year last year," he began. "I wanted to spend more time addressing the fundamentals of the game. As well, I didn't find my best quarterback until there were only four weeks left in the season. I didn't even know it because I had him playing somewhere somewhere else." Football is a unique sport for coaches trying to assess talent. It's unlike unlike hockey, where essentially players are either forwards, defence, or goaltenders, • The number of players that are registering is also posing a problem for organizers. Although it is a pleasant one. Last year, for example, Morgalis had 50 players on his roster. With the Hawkeyes keeping a policy of trying to provide as many kids as possible with the chance to play the game, as few cuts as possible were made. "It's impossible to find some quality playing time for that many kids," said Morgalis. Which posed a couple of problems. For one, kids who may not have received as much playing time as they would have liked, would be inclined inclined to save their registration fees this year. Secondly, there is the problem of finding the best player for a particular particular position. If not for an injury to his regular quarterback late in the year, Morgalis might never have found his late season pivot. Which is why the proposed house league seems to be an idea that just can't miss. Morgalis is hoping to get 80-100 kids between the ages of 15-16 to register. He will divide them up into four teams of 20-25 players; If registration registration goes better than expected and the numbers warrant, there is room to expand to a six-team league. The regular season will consist of a six-game schedule, with all contests contests scheduled for Sundays at the Civic Fields in Oshawa. All teams will qualify for the playoffs, with two more games guaranteed in post-season play. The first practices will be held on May 1, when players will be put through a variety of drills during an assessment period. There will be two weeks of practice before players are divided into equally talented teams. Those who may shy away from registering in fear that the league may take away from weekend visits to the family cottage need not worry. The league will wrap up operations by June 20. And, if the cost-of purchasing new equipment is a factor, it needn't be. The Hawkeyes provide all the equipment. The only things players have to purchase are proper footwear and a girdle. "This gives us one way of getting the kids more experience, and looking looking at them playing at different positions," said Morgalis, who is entering his seventh year as a coach with the Hawkeye program. • The one guarantee they can make to interested players is that everyone will play, and most will get a chance to not only play at more than one position, but to also line up on both the offensive and defensive side of the ball. At the conclusion of the house league, Morgalis and the rest of his coaching staff will select 35 players to play representative football for the bantam Hawkeyes. That season begins on July 23. The atom age group is also conducting a similar program this year, with a slightly longer season running from May to August. With these type of programs, volunteers and coaches with any level of experience arc needed. People who wouldn't mind donating a couple of hours of their time to help run the game days, supervise teams, or keep stats would certainly be appreciated. If anyone in interested in volunteering, registering, or finding out more information about the program, contact Lewis Morgalis at 571-0989. ^ / Retro Can and All Canadians Meet in Round Robin Playoff Silver Medal Performance forB.S.P.S. Floor Hockey Team Kool Enterprises And Nicho s Clash These members of the Bowmanville Senior Public School floor hockey team were silver medalists at the first ever co-ed floor hockey tournament held at The Pines Senior Public School on Wednesday, April 14. They lost a close 2-1 decision to M.J. Hobbs in the finals. Team members include, front row, (1-r), Jessie Yen, Amy Warren, Chris Shorn, Connie Chon, Robyn Alldred. Back row, (1-r), Mel Putnam (coach), Tim McGrath, Katy Deighan, Brian Ball, Mark Frampton, Chris Steele. Newcastle Swimmers Set Club Records in Recent Competition ji by Kim Gadd Pctro Can met up with the All Canadian Canadian team last Sunday evening, as we arc slowly finishing off our round robin scries. Homer's Pctro Can were defeated 6-2, but they kept trying and played a great game. Both goals for Homer's were by Darren Kelly, with assists going to Kevin Brooks and Darryl Potter. All Canadian's goals were by Brad Copping (2), Jason Lcpinc (2), Steven King and Jeremy Czcchowski. The past weeks have been a busy time for the swimmers and coaches of NEW AC, with several meets and activities. activities. On March 4-7, the Ontario Age Group Championships were held in Brantford and NEW AC sent its larg- est-ever contingent to compete against the best swimmers in Ontario and many of the best in Canada. NEW AC swimmers represented our community very well, with a best- cvcr showing. Kelly Ogilvie, Diane Jenkins and Christian Frisina set club records in two events while Stephen Bouwmeester established three new records. These record swims translated into Christine finishing seventh overall in the 200m breastroke, and eighth overall overall in the 100m breastroke. Kelly earned seventh in the 100m breastroke and Stephen had a 14th place finish in the 100m butterfly. Sonia Stasyszyn established two personal best for herself and finished ninth in the 50m butterfly. Great NEWAC! . On April 3, NEWAC hosted our 5th Annual NEWAC 100 meet, with clubs from Belleville, Lindsay, Uxbridge, Uxbridge, Port Hope, Aldcrwood and, CFB Trenton attending. With over 170 swimmers entered, approximately 20 coaches, 25 officials and dozens of volunteers, a great deal of organizing was required. NEWAC proved to be up to the challenge and things flowed relatively smoothly. A hearty thank you to all involved. The NEWAC swimmers were also up to the challenge, as the 37 swimmers swimmers entered proved to all. Of those entered, 13 had personal best times in all events they swam. Elisha James with two, Catharine Hammond, David Ellis and Rachel Armstrong with three, Deepak Angl, Jayanth Angle, Marshall Bonner, Jade Key and Stacey Stacey Trotter with four, Mike Flynn and Peter Frisina with five, Jenny Ellis Lions Club Hosts Car Rally May 16th • The Bowmanville Lions Club is planning a Fun Car Rally for Sunday, May 16th, 1993. There will be over $1000.00 in Prizes. Emphasis will be on having Fun! It is being designed as a family outing. outing. In the interest of safety, time will not be a factor in winning prizes. The Lions expect to have up to 300 cars oarlicipating, so several routes are being planned to prevent a congestion congestion of cars in any area. Participants will be asked to record their observations observations and answer relative questions. The Rally will take place rain or shine. The cost of the trip will be $30.00 per car, which includes a Bar- B-Q at the Lions Centre between 4 p.m. and 6 p.nt. Extra passengers may participate in the Bar-B-Q for $5.00. Entertainment is being planned from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the Lions Centre, for those who return early FUN CAR RALLY with Bowmanville Lions Sunday, May 16, 1993 This Is noc a Spootl Rally. Tost your Observation Skills, Mnlto It a Family Outing. Over $1000.00 In Prizes Prizes for: I. Points Scored - 1st, 2nd, 3rd ?.. Best Decorated Car 3. Oldest Car Completing the Trip 4. Oldest Team - Driver and Navigator 5. Youngest Team - Driver and Navigator For tickets call 623-993 I or 623-6002 Tickets - $30,00 (Driver and Navlgaior)lncludes Bar-B-Q Extra Passengers - Bar-B-Q - $5,00 from their tour. First ($100.00), second ($75.00) and third ($50,00) prizes will be presented presented to the teams scoring the most points on observations recorded and skill testing questions answered. There will also be a prize for the "Oldest Car" to complete the trip and prizes for the "Oldest and Youngest Team" participating (Driver and Navigator). Navigator). To avoid congestion and waiting time, arrangements have been made to use various parking lois in the area as Departure Points. Cars will be leaving each location every two minutes. minutes. The ticket purchased will indicate indicate the location and time of departure departure for.each car. It is important that participants be on time or they will have to wait until all other cars scheduled for that route have departed. departed. The Bowmanville Lions Club supports supports many local, national and international international projects. These include the Bowmanville Memorial Hospital, Life Line, the local Blind and Hard of Hearing, Drug Awareness and Effective Effective Speaking programs in the High Schools. A major project for the Bowmanville Club, is the operation of the Bowmanville Lions Community Community Centre, serving the Bowmanville Community. They also support the International International Lions "Sight First Program," which is designed to help eliminate eye diseases throughout the World. Routes will he approximately 100 km * (50 out and 50 return) and It is expected that it will lake participants between two ami four hours to com- tlele their route. For this reason, the -ions are recommending that participants participants pack lunch to eat en route. Mendiera of the Lions Club hope that many participants will make it a family and friends outing. Above all, they hope that everyone will find the Itiii Challenging and FUN! and Kristy Hamilton with six deserve congratulations. Several other swimmers had several several best times and, as a result, NEWAC won the meet, finishing with 692 points. The coach gave the "Swim of the Meet" award to Kim Hamilton, who,, despite losing her goggles on the start and getting a lung full of water in the process, followed the coach's instructions instructions and persevered to finish her breaststroke event (her least favourite). favourite). Way to go, Kim! NEWAC would also like to wel come nine new members to our family. family. Matthew Frey, Jocelyn Gladding, Elizabeth Dowell, Brian and Paul Vandcrspruit, Julie Dejagar, Krista Motty, Dani-Marie Luciano and Stephanie Heisc. We know you will enjoy your new adventure. Nine swimmers also earned promotion promotion to a new level. They are: Thomas and Daniel Kollard, Kristopher Kristopher Horton, Matthew Schyff, Catharine Catharine Hammond, Rachel Armstrong, David Ellis, Christine Frisina and Kristy Hamilton. Congratulations and good swimming swimming in your new environment. In Exciting Playoff by Kim Gadd » Well, this parent is impressed. This year's 'A' Championship playoffs had to be the most exciting and close games I have ever seen. Kool Enterprise met up with Nichols Nichols Motors for the first game of the bantam playoffs on April 2. This fast- paced game ended in a 2-2 tie, proving proving just how equal these two teams are in hockey talent. Goals were scored by Ron Leger and Scott McAleese. Kris Krummenacher, Matt Oliver, Darren Mills and Brandon Penny assisting. assisting. James Taylor and Darren Al- ' lin scored for Nichols. The two teams battled, it out again on April 5 for game two of the series. Nichols Motors broke the tying streak between these two teams, winning 3- 2. Clayton Guest earned a natural hat- trick for Nichols, Kools' goals were scored by Kris Krummenacher from Ron Leger, and Jeremey Oliver, unassisted. unassisted. The final conflict had to be the most exciting, tiring game of the season season for both teams and their fans. It started when we discovered that the goal tender for Kool, Mark Murphy, Murphy, was ill and they had to substitute defenceman Jeff Thornhill for the position. position. Jeff amazed the fans with more goaltending abilities than anyone thought he'd have. He played an excellent excellent game and really came through for his team. ■ Ron Leger scored for Kool early in the first period, unassisted. Jack Laverty evened the score for Nichols to start the second period. Mike Arsenault assisted. Jack wasn't done yet, though. He scored another to put Nichols ahead by one. Clayton Guest assisted. Ron Leger proceeded to poke the puck through the opposition opposition goalie's legs to tie up the game. Peter Gadd and Darren Mills assisted. Third period found the two tired teams still pouring it on. With two minutes left in the game, Scott McAleese McAleese picked a perfect shot to score for Kool Enterprise. Ron Leger and Peter Gadd assisted. Nichols surprised everyone everyone when they tied the score with only two seconds left on the clock to win the 'A' Championship. Kool really gave Nichols a run. You couldn't have asked for three more exciting, enjoyable games played by both teams. Successful Season for IOOF Peewee Hawks H Stephen's S Sporting Seeds" HUNTING, FISHING SUPPLIES, LICENSES PRE-SEASON SALE Trout Season Opening April 24 The IOOF Hawks pccwcc select team have played 47 games this year, including five tournaments. Their record over that time stands at 22 wins, 17 losses and 8 tics. In tournament play, they were 'A' finalists finalists in Pickering, *B' Champs in Beaverton, 'B' finalists in Port Perry, 'A' finalists in Port Hope, and 'A' Champs at Syracuse, New York. On Saturday morning, prior to the start of their first game in a tournament tournament held in Bowmanville, four members of die team presented their sponsor, IOOF, with all of the trophies and plaques they have accumulated this year. Accepting on behalf of the IOOF was Dave Jury, Vice Grand of the IOOF Bowmanville Lodge. Players taking part in the presentation were, from left, Niki DcFrcitas, Kurt Kimcr, Josh Bonnctta, Darryl Wright. Geranium Homes Defeats Kinsmen The action started on Monday, April 5, when Geranium Homes skated skated to a 4-1 win over Kinsmen. Jonathan Jonathan Black led the scoring, canting himself a hat-trick. Assists went to Bobby Gorman, Mike Cyr, Mike Harper and Jonathan Kinghan. Mike Cyr gave Geranium a point on a nice goal assisted by Jonathan Black. Final score 4-1. On Wednesday, April 7, Geranium suited up to meet Carnation Flowers. Carnation came out playing strongly and led the game 3-0 into the second period. The Geranium hoys responded with a goal by Mike Cyr, assisted by Bobby Borman. Minutes later, winger Ryan Docltuk put the puck in assisted by Mike Harper to tiring the boys within one of a tie. Midway through the third, Geoffrey Neuman delivered a pass to Jonathan Black who was able to sink it in the net and end the game with a 3-3 tie. On Friday, April 9, Geranium played a terrific match against Pizza Pizza. Each hoy gave his all ami teamwork teamwork was the style of play. Winger Geoffrey Neuman put Geranium on the seoreboard during the first, assisted assisted by Jonathan Black and Bobby Gor-, man. The second period was scoreless as Pizza Pizza's goallcnder fielded the shots. Geranium's Mike Cyr and Jeff Ilrdlieka look control of the puck and worked together, allowing Mike to score on Jeff's pass, Late In the third, Johnathan Black gave the team their final mini, assisted by Jonathan Kinghan, This goal gave the boys a 3- 0 win, ' Mitchell 7' med. action spinning rod 96% Graphite Reg. $39.95 Sale $29.95 Mitchell 5'6" med. action spin cast rod Reg. $24.95 Sale $19.95 Johnson-MItchell Reels from $19.95 - $29.95 Shimano Rods + Reels from $29.95 Opening Day Rainbow Trout Contest Details In store. Min. $5.00 purchase entitles you to a FREE entry. Opon Mon. ■ Sat. 0 - 5; Fri. 9 * 9 80 King St. W., Bowmanville 697-2546 Walleye World Tickets available at Stephen's Sports - Bowmanville Om $00.000 in possible piiros.