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3 * + Schedule out next week Soccer players get ready Port Perry and- area soccer players are limbering up these days, in preparation for an active summer of competition as part of the Uxbridge and District Minor Soccer League. Two teams have been formed from the Port Perry area, one ranging ~ from ages 8 to 10, the other from 10 to 12. Attempts to get enough boys to fill a Port Perry team in an older age category failed, but organizers hope that with the good, fast action planned for this year, perhaps enough interest can be generated so that next season, even more boys will turn out. "The schedule of games will" be available later this week, according to league officials, with the first game to be played next week. Uniforms for both Port Perry teams have arrived. The organization is still looking for people to help out with the younger boys. Last week, practice began for the Port Perry teams and co to coaches, Port Perry' will not field a push- over team. "They're looking not bad at all," said Jack Bigglestone. Mr. Bigglestone and John Martens, after put- ting the youngsters through their paces said there will be at least one more practice game. session before the first In soccer, that's a no-no. The problem of where to play home games and hold practices was solved last week. Mr. Martens said games and practices will be held at Prince Albert Public School and that approval has been received from the Dur- ham Board of Education. Meanwhile, the boys are preparing for the first big game. According to Mr. Biggle- stone, a soccer team wouldn't have to start "from the ground up" as might be expected He said that while 71s not as popular as other sports such as hockey, most ildren know as least the ground rules through some soccer exposure .in school. He also said that soccer is growing by leaps and bounds in Canada, providing as much physical exertion, en- durance, and skills as Canada's national sport. A good way for young hockey players to stay in shape for the summer, think soccer league supporters. 0 Second Section p= Onlookers Rich honours. - \ \ ! 2 ; > AGEN 5 >< ! [ He - ard Rowe and Wayne Clarda sign up . Jack Bigglestone aoes the Expect record crowd for Kin Springfest Goalkeeper Stanley Glass, 10, takes a break--on the goal post. Port Perry Kinsmen are expecting another healthy increase in attendance at their annual Springfest, scheduled this year for May 30 and 31. This year is the third annual Springfest, and or- ganizers hope for about 1,500 attendance. Last year it was just over 1,200, while the first year it was much lower than that. - "It grows evgry year," said event-:chalrman Bob Findlay. Springfestinvolves a dance at the arena on Friday and Saturday night, including a dance contest, music by an imported band, and in the beer garden tradition. Total proceeds will go toward the construction of the new arena, the first of a three-year committment the club has made to the arena. The club raised over $2,000 from Springfest last year. The money went toward parks and cystic fibrosis. Mr. Findlay said all of the club's 30 members will be involved in the event, and so will many of the wives, the Port Perry Kinettes. Three months of prepar- ations went into the event, according to Mr. Findlay. Last year, the club had to turn some people away at the door, "It was packed at times last year," said Mr. Findlay. To help alleviate the problem this' year, washrooms in the dressing room areas have been put into operation for the event. There is a special need for additional attendance this year as well. Inflation. "You really notice it when you have these things once a year," said Mr. Findlay. He said costg of holding the event have increased at -an unbelievable rate. Enter- tainment, food, soft drinks even the rental of the chairs and tables, have increased, some, close to 100 per cent. That means more particip- ation will be needed just to meet last year's financial goals. Overall, things look good for this year. Hot weather has hurried the tourists and cottagers, many of whom usually take part in the Springfest activities. a oh BETAS Aa SR ES TPS FATA,