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The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, March 17, 1 <199 Section Two Page ? Off to OMHA Finals The Orono Pccwces have lo be considered the favourite in their All-Ontario final scries against Thcdford. In the semi-finals, Orono outscorcd their opponent 40-3 in a three game sweep. Games one and two of the finals arc in Orono on Saturday at 2:30 p.m„ and Sunday at 6:00 p.m. Sports 4* Provincial Finals Congratulations are extended to the Clarington Flames Pecwee girls' team that has qualified for the Provincial Games in Mississauga. The team needed an extra game in their series against Pickering, hut emerged with a 1-0 victory lo advance. See page 4 for details. Skating Club Makes Plea For Help The expression on Bruce Townlcy's face as lie sits across the table on a Saturday morning is a good indication of the serious problem facing the Newcastle Figure Skating Club. Executive members arc stepping stepping dovvn, and there aren't enough people to fill the vacancies. vacancies. As anyone associated with sports and recreational activities is well aware, without a strong executive, there is no way to offer a top-notch program for the kids. "We have drained the resources of the club," said Townlcy of the problem. "I don't want to sec the club fold, but we arc in danger of not operating next year." The club is in a crisis situation as the season nears an end. In going public with the problem, while parents arc still carting their kids off to skating lessons, Townlcy is hoping the plea for help will have a little more influence. But, as the expression on his face suggests, the plea may go unheard. As was suggested to him, it has been my experience that parents tend to procrastinate when it comes to decisions decisions about sitting on executive boards. Right now, parents parents arc looking ahead to spring and summer. They're scrambling to find out when registrations arc being held and. wondering what nights will have to be set aside for a trip to the soccer pitch, baseball diamond, or, in some cases, both at the same time. It depends on the age separation separation and how active their kids arc. There arc holidays to plan, summer camps to consider, consider, and all the outdoor home renovation projects that have been discussed through the winter. In a nutshell, there is already enough on their plate. Life isn't like snooker, where pool players arc constantly constantly planning three and four moves ahead during a game. For parents, there is enough to deal with now, without having to consider dedicating their spare time next fall and winter. But, because of the desperate situation the club is facing, facing, they arc hoping that parents will look beyond the immediate future, and help salvage a program that has been in operation since the early '70's. The past couple of seasons, the club has had registration registration numbers well over 200, but this season a downward turn has left the number closer to 140. As registrations have dwindled, so have the volunteer resources. To help with the recruiting drive, the club is even calling calling on past executive members or volunteers whose kids may have skated with the club at one time and are looking looking to give something back. Every executive position is open, and there arc also people needed for such things as testing and fund-raising. "Basically, any capacity people could help us with would be appreciated," said Townlcy. He can be reached at 987-9933. Clarington Girls Slo-Pitch Association Open Registration Sat. and Sun., March 27-28 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Fee: $95.00* ('includes $20.00 refundable fund-raising fee) * includes jersey, picture, tournament and awards night 116 King St. W., Unit 1B, Vanstone Mill, Bowmanville For further information, call 623-7840 „ JP |j ORONO AMATEUR ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION I ORONO SUMMER SPORTS I AND 199/2000 HOCKEY REGISTRATION | Tuesday, Mardi 9th and Monday, Mardi 22nd At the Orono Arena 7:0(1 - 9:00 p.m. If first time registering in Orono, please bring a copy of Birth Certificate and Health Card f Hockey chaînes may he past dated far September 1st) (Registrations after March 22nd are subject ta $25.00 lutte Fee) g SPONSORS: Contact Ray Hester 983-5584 or Art Reid 983-9495 jj COACIIKS: Sign up at registration! (Rep hockey coaches will he selected hy the end of March) | HASKHAM. Convenor: Art Rcitl 983-9495 n IJMinpy Fn& Alt (Ihr. Jist/OO) '■ball - Midget $40 to $90 4-18 n(;iRl,S'SOI'TRAI,l, Convenor: Neil Allin 05.1-5701 § IMimi Arc Aecdhr, iist/m g Novice ■ Banlam/Midget $M) 9-18 § SOCCER Convenor: (lord Lowery 053-5540 n IMsum ü 'fyke ■ Bantam jj HOCKEY, Convenor u IMsim a Mile - Juvenile Aue.lDcc, 51 stmt 5-16 Z'TC $55 to $60 Ray llester 053-5554 La âiN-iLiixJ isiam $ 150 • $2-101- 4-19 eiuytçtçiçu^'tLU'lïtÇUU'lLU'lïEtiilïISlïlLUIÏlSlLU'tïlSlLUUU'liilÇieiSlïElÇietÇieiçie'E n G u G G G G G a u G G G U U a G u Rock Solid on Defence Courtice's Pan Lgdoyœr Runs the Fjggr For the Toronto Rock Lacrosse Team by Brad Kelly Staff Writer Dan Ladouccr can remember the first lime he decided lacrosse was going to be the sport'for him. He was about eight years old, and ventured down to the rink to watch the Brooklin Rcdmen compete in the Mann Cup for the Canadian Championship of senior men's lacrosse. The building was full to capacity, and he remembers remembers thinking "this is great." Some 17 years later, every time he hits the floor at Maple Leaf Gardens, the same thoughts roll through his mind. This time, the fan support is directed toward the Toronto Rock lacrosse team that competes competes in the professional National Lacrosse League. "When I'm standing in the tunnel before the game, I get goose bumps," said the 25- ycar-old Ladoucer of playing in front of over 10,000 fans at each home game. "But once the whistle blows, you don't hear the crowd at all," he said of the ability to block out the noise. "The only trouble you have is trying trying to communicate on the floor with the other players. You can't because it's so loud." The Courtice resident spoke to the 9th Bowmanville Cubs recently, stressing to the young listeners the importance of goal- setting setting when it comes to athletics and education. Striving to become a professional athlete takes a lot of dedication, lie noted. Workouts with the Toronto Rock consist of one hour of running and another hour in the weight room. This is in addition to his full-time job as a Durham Regional Police officer. The 6'6," 250- poundcr, said the same type of dedication to athletics athletics should be applied to the classroom as well. "What happens if you don't make it as a pro athlete?," he asked. "Without an education, you have nothing to go back to. "For me, I have the best of both worlds," he said of playing professional professional lacrosse as well as using his education and training to become a policeman. However, he adds: "It has been a lot of hard work." Ladoucer spent last season on the Injured Reserve List with Hamilton, and didn't appear in a single game. When the franchise changed ownership and moved to Toronto this season, he was called and asked to try out. "I asked them right from the start if they had a spot for me or not because I didn't want to waste my time. They told me there was a spot, so I went to training camp." So far there hasn't been a conflict between playing professional lacrosse and his career as a policeman. In fact, at a recent home game, over 25 of his co-workers co-workers made the trek to Toronto to watch the defenceman. "I was a little nervous nervous about it at first," he said of the potential drawbacks to playing a professional sport while serving as a police officer. officer. "So far, my boss has been really great and supportive. Nobody has told me I have to choose, and as long I can do both, I will. I'm. not looking forward to the day when I have' to choose." The next home game for Toronto is on March 26. All games at Maple Leaf Gardens arc broadcast broadcast on CTV Sportsnet. Once the season is completed, completed, Ladouccr plans on playing with the Brooklin Rcdmen this summer. BROKEN WINDSHIELD? WE PAY UP TO $300.00 TOWARDS DEDUCTIBLE AutoGIair Jr. A Eagles to Host International Game Though their OHA Provincial Junior Hockey League season ended prematurely, some members of the Bowmanville Eagles still have one meaningful game remaining. On Tuesday, March 23, 11 members of the Bowmanville Eagles will combine combine with players from Ajax, Oshawa, and Cobourg to compete against an under-17 hockey team from Hvczda, Prague. Game time is 7:00 p.m, at the Recreation Complex. The OHA Future Stars team will feature Bowmanville's Stephen Hoar and Tyler Cook, who arc both expected expected to be selected in the first round of the OHL draft this spring. Other members members of the Eagles who will be in the lineup include Bryan Riddell, Dionne Penney, Shane Norton, Jay Cannings, Josh Bade, Ryan Jackman, Mike Morrison, Ryan Callaghan, and Adam Munro. The rest of the roster will be comprised comprised of Jarrett Winn, Paul Flachc, Peter Flachc, Brock Yates, Darren Doherty (Cobourg), Kyle Wailcs, Brad Horan, Justin Olden (Ajax), and Blaine Down (Oshawa). Sharing the coaching duties will be Jim Hcffcring (Bowmanville), Brian Drumm (Cobourg), and Jason Nobili (Ajax). Advance tickets can be obtained at the Eagles. Nest Pro Shoppe at the Rickard Complex, and all All Canadian Sport Exchange in Courtice. I I I | Div. of 3012276 Nova Scotia Limited I free mobile service r - ONE NUMBER DOES IT ALL- 1-800-658-3904 PETERBOROUGH • CAMPBELLFORD • LINDSAY • BOWMANVILLE • OSHAWA ♦ UXBRIDGE • ORILLIA • MINDEN ( Guaranteed U216 Robot Installation Expires March 31,1999 . Some restrictions apply. | LÇLIP & S WE^COUPON ^ CLJPJL SAVECOUPONJ Clarington Boys Slo-Pitch 1999 Registration at the BOWMANVILLE MALL Saturday, March 13 10 a.m to 2 p.m. Friday, March 26 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, March 27 10 a.m to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 3 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Clarington Boys Slo-Pitch Association offers organized baseball during the summer for boys 7 to 18 years old. In Slo-Pitch the pitcher must throw the ball in an arc which is between 6 and 12 feet off the ground. All players are in the batting lineup and all players take their turn in the field. Everyone has fun! 1999 Registration Fees = $70.00 The registration fee includes a team T-Shirt, Photos, Tournament and Picnic at the end of the season. I FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 623-3763 k I ■ -- -- -- SJ.P, lir Oshawa Generals Rolling into OHL Playoffs Clarington Martial Arts SPRING REGISTRATION Still in our original location at the Bowmanville KidFit Centre-83 Mearns Crt. (South off Baseline, East of Liberty) With only one game remaining in the regular season, the Oshawa Generals are riding a streak that could lake them deep into the playoffs. Oshawa picked up lltcir 37th victory of the season on Sunday night at the Civic Auditorium, handing the St. Mike's Majors a 4-3 setback. setback. Since the beginning of February, the Generals have lost only four games, Their record improved to 37-24-5, as they continue to baille Peterborough lor third place in the Eastern Conference and home ice advantage in the opening round of playoffs. On Sunday night, Brent Gauvrcau, Brian Passmore, Brad Ralph, and Vladimir Repncv scored for Oshawa who are 12-2-1 in their last 15 games. Tyrone Garner went the distance in net, allowing three goals on 34 shots. Oslmwti will dose out tlie regular season on Friday night when they travel to St, Mike's. PHONE 697" 1473 for information or to register