8 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvillc, Wednesday, September 29,1993 Darlington Optimists Win League Playoff Tournament The Darlington Optimists Tier I under-9 soccer team proved to be worthy league champs by winning a very competitive league playoff tournament. Darlington won their first three games to qualify for the championship championship game. Darlington defeated Pickering 2-0 in the first game. Dar- , - lington won 2-1 over Oshawa in the second game, and defeated Whitby 2-1 to advance to the final. In the championship game, Darlington Darlington defeated a well-coached and very determined Whitby team 1-0, .in a thrilling, nerve-racking championship championship game. This is the first year for the un der-9 team in the Tier 1 league. Darlington Darlington proved to be die team to beat all year long. Darlington won the only two tournaments they entered (Whitby and Darlington), and went on to win the league, and die year end Tier 1 Tournament, to become champions. Darlington truly did have a great Team members of die Bowmanvillc Optimists under-9 soccer team celebrate after winning die Tier I league tournament recently. Darlington won three games on their way to the finals, where they posted a 1-0 shutout over a tough team from Whitby. This was the first year the team has competed in the Tier I League. year, winning 38 games and only losing two games. The coaching staff, consisting of Gary Ncmisz, James Baker, Tony Shah and manager Dave Larsh, would like to thank our sponsor for their support of our team and hope to be associated with the Bowmanvillc Bowmanvillc Optimists next season. We would also like to thank the parents for all their co-operation and dedication to this team. Without them, this great team would not have been possible. I know that sometimes we wait until the last to thank our players, but to the coaching staff, parents and supporters they are definitely number one. It took all of our players to get were we did. We hope each player enjoyed playing this year. We hope the team had fun. We know they gave 100% effort, played positions well and played smart. That was our recipe for a winning team. Have a great school year. Team members are Jeff Larsh, Tyler Brown, Matthew Caruana, Curds Robinson, Andy Chamber- lain, Scan Lcfort, Eric Shah, Colin Baker, Andrew King, Tanner Mill- son, Paul Reid, Brandon Beers, Garret Garret Nemisz, Kyle Scarle, Matt Beech, Mike Berioni and Amen Sommerville. Fun Day Held at Bowmanville S.P.S. 328 RITSON RD. N., OSHAWA 725-4744 if busy call 725-2831 WHOLESALE & RETAIL DURHAM REGION'S WOOD SPECIALISTS IN Hardwood and softwood lumber dry kilns and dressing facilities including custom made trim; hardwood and marine plywoods as well as a complete stock of building materials. Toronto Maple Leafs vs Montreal Canadiens ($1!J At The Montreal Forum October 30, 31 fiùUti 4C4140H- fin Your Goliger's Weekend Getaway Includes • Deluxe motorcoach transportation • 1 night accommodation - Best Western, Montreal • Full buffet breakfast Sunday Morning • Saturday night game at the Forum • Contest Prizes • All taxes'and gratuities included • Service of a Goliger's Rep. per person | double occupancy GO $169 623-1511 Goügev'8 Travel In the Bowmanville Mall The Oshawa Curling Club 226 BOND STREET EAST OSHAWA, ONT. L1G 1B5 TELEPHONE (416) 728-6281 LEARN TO CURL Instruction for New Curlers Beginning Second Week of October FEE: $12.00 per person Call the Oshawa Curling Club at 728-6281 for details and registration. AVAILABLE FOR: Men, Women, Business Women, Mixed, Senior Men, Senior Women, Shift Workers, Intermediate and Junior Also enjoy a great lunch in our dining room (upstairs) Mon. - Fri. 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For MacDonald- Cadieux's team, tires were not a factor. factor. On the last lap, in the last turn, car 66, driven by Mark Schill, overtook overtook Hessinger for fifth position. This placed the Slim-Fast/Bugle Boy Camaro fifth and that was where they would start Sunday's second 250 km race. Unfortunately, Sunday was not a Ontario Rodeo Draw by Brad Kelly The Ontario Rodeo Association 1993 Finals will be contested this weekend at the Down Farm, located on Down Road, near Darlington Provincial Park. The three-day competition will begin on Friday evening at 7:00 p.m., with additional performances on Saturday and Sunday beginning at 2:00 p.m. Each show will be approximately three hours in length, featuring all seven rodeo events. "There will be something for everyone," said one of the organizers organizers of the event, Cathy Collacutt. The top competitors from the Ontario Ontario circuit will be participating in this weekend's competition. Cowboys Cowboys and cowgirls from Ontario, Quebec, Michigan and New York will be balding for some prize money, money, and a coveted championship buckle. All of the regular events that have become synonymous with rodeos rodeos around the world will be contested contested this weekend. The Bareback Bronc Riding, Bull Doggin', Jr. Steer Riding, Team Roping, Ladies' Breakaway, Ladies' Barrel Racing, Saddle Bronc Riding, Calf Roping, and die always exciting Bull Riding competition will thrill spectators. "We've got the most famous bull coming this weekend," said Collacutt, in reference to Sledgehammer, Sledgehammer, the most feared bull on the circuit. The Courticc facility is equipped to accommodate 2,500 spectators for each of the three shows this weekend. Nine acres of free parking has been designated. The Ontario Rodeo Association has been bringing top-notch rodeo competitions to communities since it was established in 1957. Since that time, its mandate has been to promote the sport of rodeo in Ontario, Ontario, and establish rules and regulations regulations for contestants and livestock. One of dicir biggest competitions is a three-day event that is held annually annually in Norwood. Collacutt, who coui|)cted on die circuit at one time in die ladies' barrel barrel racing event, and is planning a comeback next year, said that many of this weekend's competitors have full-time jobs. During the week, the cowboys and cowgirls trade tiieir rodeo rodeo attire in to perforin their jobs as dentists and lawyers and a variety of oilier professions. "There is a whole range of [iconic [iconic who ride every week," she said. "For some, they arc able to get rid of their frustrations on the weekend," weekend," This weekend's rodeo will feature feature a carnival-like atmosphere. In addition to all of the regular attractions, attractions, the sponsors of the event, the Kinsmen Clubs of Bowmanvillc, bright sunny day. Instead, the clouds were dark and filled with rain, and the wind made it even colder. The race commenced at 1:30 p.m. The rain was off and on all morning. Crew chief Charles Ca- dieux decided to start the race on full-depth rain tires. As the green flag dropped, all was okay. But, as soon as the field got past turn two, it was as if their pants were on fire. "The rain was coming down hard, visibility wa£ zero, and cars were going into comers three wide. All I could see was a stream of brake lights, sometimes six or eight wide," commented MacDonald- Cadieux. Wh'en the checkered flag fell, the MacDonald-Cadieux team was in sixth place. With one more race to go at Mos- port on October 9-10, the team hopes for another good race and finish. finish. They still have a shot at finish-, ing top five in championship points. Finals Should Crowd and the Great Pine Ridge, have done their best to ensure that there is something for the whole family to enjoy. A truck show is planned, as well as a western mall, with over 40 vendors vendors selling western and rodeo related related items. There will also be a dance on Friday Friday evening featuring area country band Chaser. On Saturday, Wayward, Wayward, one of Canada's best bands, will be on hand. Tickets for the rodeo can be purchased purchased in advance at Cathy's Gold in Bowmanville. Individual tickets or a family pass are also available on the day of each show. Jenny Whatley tries to negotiate her way under a table during the obstacle course event that was part of a Fun Day held at Bowmanville Bowmanville Senior Public School on Friday. Numerous other events were held for the students, including, a tug of war, sponge toss, and a radar gun to measure how fast a baseball could be thrown. Newcastle Girls' Slo Pitch (Final Standings) Novice Division W L T Pts. 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