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24 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, March 8, 1988 Scugog Soccer Club celebratin If soccer registration is not too far away then summer must be just around the corner. As Ron Cosway, President of the Scugog Youth Soccer Club, and his board of directors busy themselves with budgets, coaches, referees, uniforms and sponsorships, it is hard to believe that this season will mark the soccer club's 10th anniversary The Scugog Youth Soccer Club was formed in 1979 following a previous association with the Ux- bridge Soccer Club. Since that time, it has operated under its own constitution within the Durham Region Soccer Associa- tion. It has been able to elect an Executive of approximately 12 members each year with the President and Vice-President holding this position for one year. The general financial situation of the Club revolves around an an- nual budget of about $18,000 of which 90 percent is spent in Scugog. Incoming monies are ob- tained from registration fees and sponsorship from local businesses and services clubs. Throughout the year, the main expenses are for uniforms, referee fees, field maintenance, equipment, trophies, photos, league fees, and, especially in recent years, insurance. Membership in the Club has varied from 225-400. Ages range from the Mini division with 5 and 6 year olds to an over 18 ladies team. Each player has a practice night and a game night every week. Cup Day is held at the end of the season usually the second weekend in September. All but the youngest teams are encouraged to enter tournaments and the Club hosts its own tournament for the Atom and Mosquito divisions. All team members are provided with full uniforms every year, which can be kept by the player at the end of the season. The Scugog Soccer Fields is one of the best facilities for this sport in the Durham Region. The Club has developed land north of Port Perry for a number of soccer pit- ches on Simcoe St. adjacent to Cawker's Creek. This land is own- ed by the Durham Region and, given to the Club through an ar- rangement with the council of the Township of Scugog. The land was bulldozed, scraped and levell- ed by local contractors at no cost to the Club. Some people remember these early years when picking stones, spreading grass seed, and erecting goal posts occupied many a weekend. Since 1979, the number of soccer pitches has been increased and throughout the years, volunteers helped enhance the fields so that they are now proud of their splen- did facility. The Soccer Club has enjoyed an amicable association with the Scugog Township Council since our formation. In the past, the Ex- ecutive, on the behalf of the Club, has made a very conscious effort to be as self-sufficient as possible. In this respect, the Club has only requested the Township for assistance in instances where it has been economically prohibitive for the Club to proceed alone (e.g. cutting the several acres of grass). Moral support and advice has always been readily available upon request. A common practice, and a rela- tionship which has been expand- ed over the years, is the sharing of the fields with the Elementary Schools in the Township and Port Perry High School, both for regular soccer games and tour- naments. In addition, at different times, Scugog has hosted soccer tournaments for all of Durham Region, church groups, and scout troops. The fields have even been used for a field hockey tourna- ment. The area is also used by a model airplane and for rocket launching clubs. In the winter, a snowmobile trail crosses part of the fields. As mentioned previously, the Club hosts a tournament to which teams travel from all over On- tario to attend. For several years, it was possible to schedule this 2-day tournament at the same time that the Scugog Chamber of Commerce held what was known at that time as "Western Weekend." This provided addi- tional activities for those atten- ding the tournament. Many families travelled with teams and several teams usually stayed the weekend in Port Perry. This scheduling was regarded as a benefit for both the Soccer Club and the Chamber of Commerce. Unfortunately, these events are Emmersons win bronze medals Four teams represented Port Perry in this years, Broomball Regionals with one team coming back with a medal. Emmersons won a Bronze medal in the Intermediate Tier 11 division by defeating Oshawa Weedman 2 to 0, Brampton Blues 1 to 0 and then losing 5 to 0 to the eventual winners Shelborne. Their last game was a heart breaker, losing to the Warriors 2 to 1 in a game they should have won. Charlie Dennis scored all four goals in the regionals for Emmer- sons and Jeff Hutchinson played great in net. Goreskis could not repeat Tier I champs losing to Casey's 4 to 0 and Blackstock 4 to 1. Bruce Woodrow Goreski's lone goal. Blackstock played well in this years regionals in five games. Their first game they lost to Stayner Stars 2 to 1 with Wayne Megvigan scoring for Blackstock. In Game two Blackstock defeated Brampton 2 to 1. Wayne McGuiggan and Ron Wagg doing scored the damage. Game three saw arch rivals Goreskis and Blackstock square off with Blackstock getting some revenge for losing in the playoffs by defeating Goreskis 4 to 1. Wayne McGuiggan with 2, Eric Kristensen and Ron Redman scored for Blackstock. Game four saw Blackstock squeak by a very tough Red Pine team by a score of 3 to 1. Brian Mikkelson, Ron Wagg and Ron Redman scored for Blackstock, Blackstock then played the Stayner Stars again losing 3 to 1 with red hot Wayne McGuiggan scoring for Blackstock. Utica, our only Elite team started things off right by defeating the Barrie Blazers 6 to 5in double overtime. Greg Lepine with 2, Bill Down, Murray Down, Ken Lynde and Jack Monsma with the winner scored for Utica. Things turned for the worst for Utica as they lost their next two games. Brookdale Rangers defeated them 2 to 0 and the Bar- rie Blazers got their revenge by defeating Utica 3 to 0 to eliminate them from further action. no longer held on the same weekend. In recognition of the Club's 10th anniversary, registration fees are being reduced dramatically. $25 will get each child suited up in a uniform ready for a summer of fun, with coaches and referees do- ing the best to keep up with them. 7 Photos, trophies, cup-day goodies are included in this cost. In addi- tion the popular family rate of $65 has been reinstated which will mean families with more than 2 kids get a tremendous break. Much of this of course, is due to our generous sponsors and the club's fundraising activities. i x Zz 7 - Spring is just around the corner and that means the start soccer. The Scugog Youth Soccer Club is cel year and members of the executive have been up-coming season. From left: Alf Huggins, refe g birthday back on a job well done. If you want your kids involved in soccer this summer, registra- tion is from March 25, 6-9 and March 26, 9-5, 1988, at the Municipal Offices on Perry Street. Parents are welcome to get involved themselves. In 10 years time they can then look EE. of another season of ebrating its 10th anniversary this hard at work getting ready for the ree in chief; Rob Newcombe, sec- retary; Ron Cosway, president; Val Cranmer, treasurer; Brian Mark, director; Colin Dodd, vice president and head coach; Henry Mulihall, photo taken are Jim Van Schagen, vice president an director. (see story for some of the events planned fo son) sponsorship. Absent when d Richard Hobbs, publicity r the 10th anniversary sea- Legionaires bounce back in playoff with Kingston On Saturday the Port Perry Pee Wee Legionaires played their first quarter final game against Kingston Township. The boys did not play their best game of hockey and combined with having no luck around the net, made for our first loss in a long time. Jason McBride scored Port's only goal on a pass from Duane Empringham. Kingston Township was able to score twice, making the final score on the game of 2 - 1. Rick Hutchinson played bet- ween the pipes for the Legionaires, and had a great game, coming up with many fine saves. On Sunday the team travelled to Kingston and showed them the caliber of hockey that our boys are able to put out. The score on the game was 8-2 for the Legionaires. Steve Laird scored our first goal from just inside the blueline, after picking up a great pass from Jason Cochrane. In the second period the team scored 5 of our goals. The first one came from Dave Pashley on a great passing play by Jason Cochrane and Steve Laird. Less than a minute later Duane Empr- ingham scored for Port with a backhand between the goalie's legs. Brad Moase assisted on the goal. Steve Laird had a great game, scoring after picking up his own rebound. Jason Cochrane and Jeff Parry picked up the assists on the goal. Jason Cochrane scored on an unassisted effort with an end to end rush, and deeked the goalie. Kingston scored their first goal of the game, but Steve Laird was on the move again to pick up his hat trick for the game on a good pass from linemate Jeff Parry. Simon Traynor made the initial pass to Jeff. In the third period Jason Cochrane scored again for the Legionaires on the open side of the net after picking up a pass from behind the net from Jeff Parry. Chris Macleod made a great rushing play to get an assist on this goal as well. Kingston was able to score their final goal, but with only 42 seconds left in the game Chris MacLeod made a pass to Darrell Vanderslagt, who dumped the puck in and Nathan Brown then scored our final goal on a deflec- tion off a Kingston player. Shawn Larocque played in net for Port and the Kingston players put him to the challenge of 37 times, with only 2 of these going in. What a great display in goaltending Shawn! The boys again showed us what a fine hockey team they are, and will have our next return match with Kingston Township next Saturday afternoon at 4:30 in Port Perry. Good Luck! 1l IF THERE'S A DELAY FOR WHATEVER REASON, YOU'LL HEAR ABOUT IT ON CKLY 910 Covering Central Ontario A Public Service of the Port Perry Star, CKLY Radio, Scugog, Simcoe, Stockway, Lee Wilfred Vine and Freeman Bus Lines.