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I II 5 IN IN HHI ST HE EE Nr Ss: First annual Ch i event. See story for more details. Number of upcoming events for soccer buffs Spring has arrived, and with it comes flowers, sunshine - and soccer. All during the long winter months, the executive of the Scugog Youth Soccer Club has been meeting regularly to set up the structure for another en- joyable season on the soccer fields, and before the end of this month, all of their hard work will have paid off when the 1990 season begins. Final preparations are almost complete, with a number of events happening in the near future which should be noted by all soccer buffs. On Saturday, May 12, at 9:00AM. a free Referee's Clinic will take place at the soccer fields. This will be of interest to any soccer enthusiasts who might be on the lookout for a part-time job during the summer months. House League Soccer takes place on an almost nightly basis, and referees are always needed for these games, and are paid for their time. So come to Saturday morn- ing's clinic, and see if refereeing is something you might enjoy. Attention, House League Coaches, and all those who would be interested in helping out with a team this summer. Next week, two coaches clinics will be held to prepare the coaches for the up- coming season. Those working with the Mini and Squirt teams (for boys and girls born in 1982 or later) will have their clinic on Monday May 14th at 7:30 p.m. at Port Perry High School, while coaches for atoms, will get together this Thursday May 10, same time and location. If anyone needs more information about the clinics, please call Alex Cranmer at 985-7208. This year, Manvers Township will be sending teams to take part in the Scugog House League. This will be beneficial to the children from Manvers, as thev will now have more teams to play against, and will provide our local youngsters with some friendly competition on a regular basis. Including the Manvers teams, Scugog House League this year will field 12 mini teams ( ages 6 and under), 12 squirt teams (1982-83), 4 atoms (1980-81), 2 mosquito (1978-79) who will com- pete in a Manvers - Stouffville - Uxbridge circuit. 2 pee wee teams (1976-77 - one boys team and one girls team) in a similar league, Motorcycle Sh i a Dan Stone(back) displays two of his motorcycles that he will have at the Motorcycle Show and Swap Meet this Saturday. The two bikes are a 19 Douglas. Pictured with Mr. Stone Is R 52 Harley Davidson, and a 1937 ay Dallas, promoter of this week-end's Motorcycle and for the first time ever, Scugog will have 1 bantam team for the "older teen players. This is a strong indication of the success that soccer is enjoying in this area, as many of the players on this team have been active in house league for years. This is an open invitation to all residents of Scugog to come out and get acquainted with the Scugog Soccer Fields. These facilities are located on Simcoe Street, just north of S.A. Cawker oonons al, The first annual Motorcycle Show and Swap Meet to be held this Saturday promises to be more than just street and dirt bikes. The meet is a Canadian Mo- torcycle Association event, and will be held at the Scugog Are- na this Saturday from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. There will be vendors and dealers at the show selling new and used bikes, and parts for al- most any motorcycle, or All Ter- rainVehicle(ATV). There will be demonstrations by the Oshawa Competition Motorcycle Club, and the Ama- teur Trials Association, at the back of the arena. The demon- strations will include Moto- cross, Indero, Trials and Hares- crambles. There is also space available for anyone interested in selling their motorcycle. The cost is $35 per space, and the ma- - chines must be at the arena by 8 a.m. Saturday. Another event to be held is the Ride and Shine. Everyone is School, and will be seeing a lot of action even before house league soccer begins for this season. On May 9-10, a high school girls soc- cer tournament will be taking place here. And the weekend of May 30 and June 1, the best high school Rugby players in the pro- vince will be gathering at our soc- cer fields for the Ontario High School Rugby Association tourna- ment. This event will be televis- ed on various stations around the province, but there is no admis- Swap Meet on Saturday AY Y 5 invited to enter this competi- tion, open to any kind of motor- cycle. The bikes will be judged in seven different categories for a total of 18 trophies. Riders are also invited to bring their own bike, and learn rider awareness and safety techniques. According to Ray Dallas, RD Promotions, the event has at- tracted one dozen clubs to date, including Caddy Club, Harley groups, and International Christian Riders. There will be local dealers also present such as Asselstine Country, and Willy and Son. Mr. Dallas would like to see this event become an annual event. He stated there will be something for everyone. Parents are also encouraged to bring the children, there will be rides on battery operated bikes, and ATV's for the chil- dren toenjoy. Admission to the event is $5, children under 12 accompanied by an adult are free. sion charge to the public, and the Soccer Club is very proud to be aloud to host these important events on behalf of the people of Port Perry. That's all for now, but stay tun- ed next week for a report on the final executive meeting of SYSC before the season opens, and in- formation regarding Opening Day for House League, Select Teams and more. Kawartha Downs drew huge crowd on Saturday A mammoth crowd of 1,856 turn- ed out on Saturday night to open the 1990 campaign at Kawartha Downs. The nine race card pro- duced a mutual handle of $124,254 and the 325th two minute mile since the track came into being in 1972. Race three was the evening's feature attraction when Prefer- red Trotters chased a purse of $1,800. The dust settled an Gotta Place was home in front in 2: 03.2 to return a whopping $52.00 to his supporters. The seven year old Armbro Place gelding picked up his first win of the year for owners Wilson and Lynda Reid of Bowmanville. Driver Gord Brown said after the race "it's the best he's ever raced for me. He's a steady, game trotter and I followed the best horse in the race. He really trotted the backstretch well and finished strongly." Gotta Place was fifth as the field moved past the half in 1:02.4, but stormed home to win by a quarter of a length. Meadow Lyle finished second for John Thomson while Fleet Mac and Ed Peconi Jr. finished third just a length back. In the co-feature, Shylohs Raven, a six year old daughter of Raven Hanover equalled her lifetime best - 1:59.4. She won the Fillies and Mares Preferred for trainer-driver Guy LaRush and ~owner Charles Ibey Jr. of Gib- bons, Alberta. This was the milestone trip - number 325. Fleetwood Image finished second for Bruce Shea with Moes Kwik and Allan Nicholls grabbing third. Nicholls began 1990 as he finish- ed 1989 with three trips to the Win- ners' Circle. He catch drove the winners in both divisions of the $2,500 claimer. Wil Lor Reba won in 2:02.2, and J K Sam was first across the wire in 2:02.3. His other win was behind Nugget Horner in the $5,000 claimer with a 2:02.3 clocking. He's trained in Nicholls' barn by Julie Campbell. Jason JR Robert stunned the crowd in the last race with a brilliant 1:57.3 personal best. The five year old Kawartha Skipper gelding went to the front just past the quarter pole and scampered a last half in :58.3 with a final panel in :28.3 for trainer-driver Wayne Dowson who shares ownership with Glenn Van Camp and Ian Griffin. Elsewhere on the card, a pair of sevens captured the Daily Double and both broke their maiden status in the process. Love One trotted a 2:05.4 trip for Doug McCaw in the first while Bouquet Tario and Ted Wilson captured the second in 2:03.3. Cain Mutiny won his second lifetime trip for Gord Brown in a personal best 2:01.1. Action continues on Thursday evening when Doug Brown, Canada's Driver of the Year in 1989, drives for Easter Seals. Tennis leagues to start next week Calling all lady tennis players! Next Wednesday at 10 a.m. come on down to the courts and help kick off another season of the Ladies' League. Fun, exercise and camaraderie are enjoyed by all and fresh homemade muffins and coffee will be served. All tennis club members are in- vited to partake in the Fun Tour- nament - another kick-off for the season - on May 20th. There is no entry fee, we just ask that you wear your wildest fluorescent clothes. Jay Neill is in charge of our lessons this year and is in need of some used tennis balls. If you have any of these rolling around and would like to donate them, kindly give Jay a call, 728-7653. This Thursday at 8 p.m is the deadline for signing up for Mon- day night league, as it com- mences on Monday. Mav 14th. This Saturday is Maintenance Day at the courts - a day for put- ting up the windscreens and gathering up the garbage on and around the courts. If you are able, bring a step ladder and/or rake and everyone can pitch in. | See you on the courts!