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( 4 - Qrono Weekly Times, Wednesday. May 17. 2000 "^ww^**»*^»** BFGoodrich* Tires Trans-Am Series at Mosport on weekend The BFGoodrich* Tires Trans-Am Series makes its only appearance north of the border this weekend, May 19- 21, at Mosport International Raceway north of Bowmanville, Hosting the Trans-Am Series as part of their Victoria Day holiday celebration, celebration, the legendary Mosport track will be a battleground battleground for serious racers. Mosport is a racer's track. It has long been recognized as one of the most challenging venues on the Trans-Am series schedule. Measuring nearly 2.5 miles long, featuring featuring 10 turns (including the famous, off-camber, down-hill turn two), Mosport separates the men from the boys. "Mosport is like one of those roller coaster rides where you strap in, hold your breath and hold on," says defending Mosport champion Brian Simo. "Last year it was a light to the finish and 1 was definitely holding on for the win. I expect nothing less from this year's race." BFGoodrich* Tires Cup points have become a precious commodity in the past few faces, with several drivers losing losing points to on-track penalties. penalties. The driver that can keep his nose clean on the race track and keep his points will be in good shape for the season season ending driver's championship championship award, the BFGoodrich* Tires Cup. Heading into Mosport the top five are: 1. Chris Neville, Ford Mustang - 77 points; 2. Brian Simo (2 wins), Qvale Mangusta -.75 points; 3. Paul Gentilozzi, Jaguar XKR - 66 points; 4. Lou Gigl.iotti, Chevrolet Corvette - 62 points; 5. Tomy Drissi, Ford Mustang - 51 points. Mosport is a tough track to master and few BFGoodrich* Tires Trans-Am Series drivers have done it. In fact, only two active drivers have won here in a Trans-Am car: Brian Simo (1999) and Paul Gentilozzi (1996). And only three more have won at Mosport in a World challenge car: Lou Gigliotti (1991, 1995), Chris Neville (1992) and Leighton Reese (1991). In addition, there are two Canadian drivers that look to be factors in the weekend's activities: MaryBeth Harrison and Monica Kolvyn. MaryBeth Harrison, one of the few Canadian drivers entered in the Mosport weekend, weekend, is making her Trans-Am debut. She is also the first female competitor in the series since Deborah Gregg (1994). Harrison won the 199S Canadian Formula Drivers Association Championship before becoming becoming a member of the PPG Pace Car team for the 1998 and 1999 seasons. Ontario Jr. A Lacrosse coverage coverage Friday niahts on Roaers Catch the fastest game on two feet! Rogers Television brings you LIVE Ontario Jr. A Lacrosse action every Friday night at 8 p.m. The Ontario Jr. a Lacrosse circuit is comprised of 11, teams from across tfie province. Over the next 8 weeks Rogers Television will bring viewers exciting play- by-play action as they televise the Jr. A Lacrosse Gam e of the Week only on Rogers Cable channel 10. ■ "We are very excited to have our Jr. A games featured on Rogers Television;" says Chuck Miller, President pf the Ontario Lacrosse Association. "Lacrosse is an exceptionally challenging game that requires skill, speed, endurance and athletic dexterity. dexterity. The level of play required. at the Jr. level is top-notch, and we look forward to bringing bringing that action to viewers." Founded in 1886, the mission mission of the Ontario Lacrosse Association (OLA) is to foster and perpetuate the sport of lacrosse in Ontario. "We are proud to extend our support to the OLA with exciting, live Jr. A coverage," says Jeremy Clark, Station Manager for Rogers Television Durham. "Rogers is committed to providing the very best in local sports coverage. coverage. We are excited to bring our viewers this level ath leti- cism and quite possibly some of the best lacrosse in the country." Stay tuned to Rogers Cable channel 10 every Friday night at 8 p.m . for the Jr. A Lacrosse game of the week. 2000 Broadcast Schedule: Friday, May 19 St. Catharines Athletics Vs. Mississauga Tomahawks Friday, May 26 Whitby Warriors vs. Brampton Excelsiors. Friday, June 2 Whitby Warriors vs. Mississauga Tomahawks Friday, June 9 Brampton Excels iors vs. Mississauga Tomahawks Friday, June 16 Six Nations Arrows vs. Kitchener- Waterloo Braves Friday, June 23 Peterborough Lakers vs. Whitby Warriors Friday, June 30 Kitchener- Waterloo Braves vs. Brampton Excelsiors Friday, July 7 Brampton Excelsiors vs. Toronto Beaches Sports Editor Rosey Bateman Game Results for Sunday, May 14th Mudhens over Slime 14-5 Blazers over Pitbulls 21-7 Generals over Titans 25-9 J.P. Sports Bar over Black Jacks 23-13 League Standings TEAM GP W L T RF RA +/- PTS J.P. Sports Bar 2 2 0 0 43 16 27 4 Blazers" 2 2 0 0 38 18 20 4 Generals 2 1 1 "••o'" 37 22 15 2 Black Jacks 2 1 1 0 26 - 35 -9 2 Mudhens 2 1 1 0 25 22 3 2 Slime 2 1 1 0 13 20 -7 ■ 2 Pitbulls 2 O' 2 0 13 .29 -16 0 Titans 2 0 2 0 12 ; 45 -33 0 Schedule for Sunday» May 22 2:30, pm' Blazers' vs - Black Jacks 4:00 pm Generals vs Slime 5:30 pm Mudhens vs Titans 7:00 pm J.P. Sports Bar vs Pitbulls Spo Watch for 6 OAAA Night' at Mosport International Speedway Saturday, June 10th r I I I I I j Pedicures/Manicures Waxing Nail Extensions Ear Candling Eyelash Tinting Air Brushing Electronic Muscle Stimulate (EMS) Brigitte Brown #** Gift 1 I I ESTHETIC STUDIO Certificates ■. Available ■ I I 171 Mill Street, Orono, ON LOB 1 MO • (905) 983-8169 15% DISCOUNT with coupon Acrylic/Gel Nail Set with air Brush - $23- The newly .formed Clarington Tiger Cats football club gets underway this weekend weekend holding its first practice May 21st Players are asked to call Gail Johnson at 623-1749. Organizer and forty-year minor football veteran, Gord Carey of Newcastle, indicated that there are still a few openings openings for athletes in the 8-10 and 10-12 age groups including including both boys and girls. Mr. Carey stated the league was also still looking for a few more sponsors and asked that, interested parties call him at 987-4423. The Oshawa Hawkeyes, are also seeking a few midget- aged male athletes (17-19) and if interested you are ask'ed to call Ian Bunting at 433-4648. After 40 years invoh ement with minor football at all age levels, Carey has developed a code of ethics for coaches, parents parents and players which are just common sense rules and can be used basically in any sport. The following is Gord Carey's 'Code of Ethics for Coaches': • A ll 30 players play in every game. - • No one likes to be severely criticized or yelled at. • • Youths are not adults. They cannot absorb more than the fundamental. skills. Do not demand too much of young people. • • Teach sportsmanship and fair play. • Establish the behaviour we expect from players on the field at practice and games. • Being "on the wrong end of the score" does not make us losers. • Don i waste the player's time. They are at practice to follow an organized coaching coaching plan, not to be lectured. • Lots of positive reinforcement'is reinforcement'is important. Do you like to be yelled at? Neither do our players. , • There isn t a #1 on the team. Treat every player as an ■important part of the organization. organization. There 'll be no "star syndrome'? • Keep practices interesting. • Use all players to demonstrate demonstrate skills. • Be positive and try to find ' something to compliment each player about. Send players home feeling good about themselves. • Get to know the parents. • Coaches should be certified. • Treat players the same way you 'd like to he treated! Gord s codé of ethics for parents and players will follow in upcoming issues.