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The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, November 3,1993 7 By Brad Kel [Bantam Football Team Planned for Next Year It's still just over seven weeks away from Christmas, but Gord Carey jtas the excitement within him equal to that of youngsters on the eve of Santa's arrival as he discusses his plans to begin a bantam football team in the municipality next fall. If not for having grown to know him over the past couple of years, I would think his idea was nothing more than a fantasy as he shuffles through his notes from across the table at a local doughnut shop. ■ But, since he settled in Newcastle a few years ago, bringing a football program to this area has been a vision that he has always wanted to see through to the end. Should all go well at a presentation this month to a local local group interested in providing some financial backing, the team will be up and running in time for the start of the season next August. All that will be needed then is some players. "If I don't get the horses, then I don't have a race," said Carey. His commitment to football is ideal for a game that requires its athletes athletes to instill their energy in a positive direction. His passion for the game of football is only surpassed by that he has for his wife, Naomi, and son, Mike, whom he speaks of both frequently and proudly. ■ An involvement in the game for the past 28 years fills his impressive resume. There was his introduction to the game, not as a coach, but as a walerboy for a team in Vancouver. He then moved to Pickering and began a program that, to this day, is still a strong one. After moving to Newcastle, the Oshawa Hawkeyes enlisted enlisted his services. Over his 13 years with the Hawkeyes, he coached teams to back-to-back Ontario championships with the 1986 bantams and '87 midgets. But to Carey, the accolades that come with winning and producing Ontario championships are secondary to his first concern, the kids. "Football provides an avenue for kids to keep out of trouble and off the streets," he said of the many benefits of playing. "But, it's more than just playing sports. I want the kids to become community-involved. "If I can make the young people aware of the community around them, then maybe they would have more empathy for it." That philosophy is right out of the textbook of the Oshawa Hawkeye system, on which Carey hopes to base the groundwork for his team. In. a venture of this nature, he is going to need the support of the corporate corporate people, the service clubs, and anyone else who has an interest in developing young people between the ages of 15-17. In return, says Carey, players would become involved in community events, lending their help and support to those who have shown the same in return. "I'm not looking for something for nothing," he said. His plan calls for a clinic to be held in the area next spring to introduce introduce kids to the game. There are also some ideas on fund-raising that he would like to implement, including a sports celebrity dinner. The bantam team would play in the Central Ontario Minor Football League along with Oshawa, Pickering, Markham, Scarborough, North York, Brampton and Burlington. The season would run from August until until November. Though many of the details arc yet to be worked out, and some things arc a long way from becoming finalized, Carey is hoping to play home games at the Bowmanville High School field on Sunday afternoons. If required, required, the team could play games as well as reserve some practice time at Civic Stadium in Oshawa. Three certified coaches will conduct the on-field operations, along with a qualified athletic therapist who will tend to the needs of the players. "I wouldn't put a boy on the field and jeopardize his health," said Carey of the medical attention available. There are a number of challenges that lie ahead. In addition to raising over $15,000 to field a team, there are volunteers to recruit, a playing field to secure, and -- most importantly -- players to fill.a team. But, they are all challenges that Carey has met in the past, and each time he has been able to overcome the obstacles. Anyone interested in helping Gord over the hurdles can contact him at . 987-4423. Courtice Boys Look for Revenge in Soccer Final by Brad Kelly The senior boys' soccer team at Courlicc Secondary School is hoping hoping to have more luck the second lime around than it did the first. Facing Dunbarton, of Pickering, in the LOSSA finals last Thursday afternoon at Civic Fields in Oshawa, Courlice surrendered a goal in each half to lose the game by a 2-0 score. But, as they say, revenge may be sweet. Because the teams advanced to the LOSSA finals, both will move on to the DYSSA soccer championships championships at Pine Ridge in Pickering. It is there that Courtice head coach Dave Miura is hoping his team exacts some revenge. "We're motivated more now than we were before," said Miura. It was the second time this season season that Courtice came up short against the powerhouse team from the LOSSA Western Division. At a tournament earlier this year, Dunbarton Dunbarton prevailed by a close 2-1 score. But that loss was one of the few blemishes on the Courtice team's record this year. After opening the LOSSA Eastern Eastern Division schedule on a losing note to Bowmanville, Courtice stormed through the rest of the league, recording.six wins and a tie in their final seven games. That trend continued as they marched into the playoffs, defeating Ajax 2-1 in the quarter-finals, on goals by Evan Goodwin and Dorn Silvcstri. They then posted an identical identical 2-1 victory over McLaughlin in the semi-finals on a pair of goals by Cornelius Gustave. But in the finals against Dunbarton, Dunbarton, it was an unfortunate time for the offence to go silent. "The guys are disappointed, but we didn't want to come in to today's game and give everything we had and then be stale at DYSSA," said Miura. For the most part, Courtice controlled controlled much of the play in the opening opening half and had the better scoring opportunities. They weren't rewarded. rewarded. In fact, they faced a 1-0 deficit. And after Dunbarton strengthened strengthened their lead in the second half to 2-0, they put a defensive blanket over the Courtice offence. "Dunbarton plays an aggressive style. We'll just have to make the adjustments to beat them," said Miura of the possible rematch. With a spot at DYSSA now secure, secure, Courtice is hoping to begin another another winning streak -- one that would advance them to the Ontario championships. "Our main goal was to qualify for DYSSA. To win the LOSSA title title would have been nice, but I'd rather lose now than at DYSSA," said Miura. Eagles Rookies Receive Traditional Initiation S' I ' f'x > - ' '.tip/'.- , - ' / • y » A - ' /-» , ~ - ' V< ' . i' 1 ".- < , 5,« : ./..Y."/...' . 'ï-TtFf, ' ■ 1 . > •. The senior boys' soccer team at Courtice Secondary School fell one victory short in their quest for a LOSSA championship. Facing Dunbarton of Pickering last Thursday at Civic Fields in Oshawa, Courlice dropped a close 2-0 game. On-thb bright side,-both teams qualified to compete in the DYSSA championships. Reader Responds to Hockey Letter Goaltender Drew Campbell puts the finishing touches on a haircut for Bowmanville Eagles rookie netminder Chris McCarthy following the team's recent initiation of first-year players. Many of the young players will be wearing baseball caps for quite some time in order to hide their lack of hair. Bowmanville gets back into action this Sunday Sunday night when they host Uxbridge for a 7:30 p.m. game at the Recreation Recreation Complex. Dear Mr. Kelly Upon reading the response to my letter, I felt compelled to clarify a few THE ANNUAL NOVEMBER EVENT Skate Sharpening 1/2 Price $-| 50 Giant Skate Exchange Always a Great Selection! BA Y SPORTS „ me Cycle & Hockey Specialists £ Q 839 5610 z" OIUINGHAM Mon.-Ffl. 10 to 8 Salufday 9 !o 6 SundaylO to 4 571 5610 CST.wl 401 I Mon.*Fri. 10 to 6 I Saturday 9la 6 5unday12 to5 « 4711960. II ill n>7f] USKÜZJ sj ■5s! hwy7 ! Mon.*Frl. 9 to6 1 ^ Solurdoy 9 lo 5 ' ^ Sunday10lo4 • uninformed comments. I agree that being an "armchair critic is easy," and that's why my husband and I both "stepped forward and joined those volunteers. ' ' 1 served on the BRHL Executive from 1990-93 in the capacity of Secretary Secretary and Tournament Chairman. My husband has been the Executive's Equipment Chairman since 1991. So you sec, I DO know about the relationship relationship between the BMHA and BRHL. If my children were involved with the BMHA, I would be involved as well, and I would be at the annual meeting. Was there a meeting to discuss second second teams? If so, how would a nonexecutive nonexecutive member be informed of it? I agree that both executives have excellent, hard-working volunteers, who all share the concerns of ice time and high costs. Unfortunately, the letter-writer chose to criticize me personally, instead instead of responding to my concerns and in turn he made the "inaccurate charges." Sincerely Jill Linfoot BENEFIT HOCKEY SAME * jL- * + SlTECH'm ■*- i -k N.H.L. ALL STABS • HENRI RICHARD • RICK GREEN • MURRY WILSON • MICHELLE PLASSE • MARK NAPIER • FRANK MAHOVLICH • ROBIN BURNS • JEAN PRONOVOST • IVAN IRWIN <4. 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