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18 - PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, January 25, 2000 "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" Van & Truck World. Jor . sass your wack caps and lids the lop line 1670 Shrioe 8, (\'} 579-6868 www.vanandtruckworid.com "Canada's Premier Accessory Centres" R1® I § il n 1051 Brock Rd., S. 426-5509 er -- rm tr me se a st. ere ~~ ee se ae Scugog Soccer Ass'n set to kick LB After a year of renovations and changes, play will resume at the Old Simcoe Rd. soccer pitches in 2000 By Jeff Mitchell Port Perry Star After what they admit was a trying 1999 season, officials with Scugog's soccer league are looking forward to some 900 players returning to the field. Extensive work on the club's pitches on Old Simcoe Rd. was completed last summer, and league officials are eager to launch the 2000 season back at home, says president Mike Lorish. The levelling and reconfiguring of pitches meant they were out of commission last summer - and that meant teams were playing on alter- nate fields all over the town- ship. Mr. Lorish is looking forward to June 24, opening day of the new season. That weekend the soccer club will celebrate its homecoming with a ceremony to reopen the fields, and a tournament. Some $60,000 was invested in the fields, with the township paying the majority of the bill and the club contributing a large portion as well. "We spent quite a bit of money, and the township helped subsidize that," said Mr. Lorish. Players and parents will rec- ognize the inconvenience of last season was worth it when they see the new pitches, says league vice-president Dave Michel. "We have larger fields, and more space in between them," he said. "Most of it (the work) was just rearranging, and a more efficient use of space." Players can now take to three mini-fields, four mid- size, and five full-size pitches for tournament and regular league play. The league has expanded incredibly over the years, as the popularity of soccer has grown. Right now the number of players is at around 900, ranging in age from four to 65. And the league will welcome new and returning players when a registration session is held Saturday, Feb. 5 at the Chamber of Commerce build- ing in Port Perry, from 10 to 4. Cost of registration is $75 per player for the 10 and under age group, and $90 for players aged 11 and up. Some highlights and goals set by the league executive for the 2000 season include: Q@ Three tournaments, 'including opening day June 24 and a return of the popular Cup Day event Aug. 26 and 27, when the season winds down. Officials also hope to hold a tournament in July. Q A sponsor recognition cer- emony at the end of the sea- son. Mr. Lorish said it will be a way of saying thanks to the folks who support the league so generously. Cup Day will also be an opportunity to rec- ognize players and coaches, as well as the many volunteers who work behind the scenes to keep the league running week by week. "It takes an incredible num- ber of people to keep 900 kids and 140 coaches going for 13 as READY TO P weeks," said Mr. Lorish. Qa A possible expansion of the league's competitive teams, who would play squads from outside the Scugog league. That will be a topic of discussion when the league holds a day-long planning ses- sion at the Pentecostal church in Port Perry Feb. 19. Those interested in discussing the idea can contribute when com- LAY: Scugog Soccer Association vice-president Dave Michel, at left with plans, and president Mike Lorish are getting prepared for the 2000 season. Teams will be back at their fields petitive teams are discussed from 2 to 3:30 p.m. a lt's also hoped that the league can appoint a convener forevery age group, to enhance communications among par- ents, players and the club. The club always welcomes new people with fresh ideas and energy, said Mr. Lorish. He said new recruits have stepped forward in recent on Old Simcoe Rd. in Port Perry after a year of renovations, and league officials have ambitious plans for the summer, when they expect 900 players to sign up. once again. years, making it much easier for volunteers to concentrate on specific positions and tasks, and accomplish them. "A couple of years ago we basically had 10 people doing the work of 20," he said. If you'd like more informa- tion on Scugog's soccer pro- gram, or can help out in any way, give Mr. Lorish a call at 985-2837. SCcuGOG SOCCER ASSOCIATION Annual Registration Day Saturday February 5th 10 am. - 4 pm. at the Chamber of Commerce 269 Queen St. Port Perry (across from IGA) Braeden May leads Port Perry Printing to a 5-4 victory Remax met up with Port Perry Printing in Novice House League action on Jan. 22 and these two evenly matched teams battled back and forth with end-to-end chances. If not for the excellent goaltending at each end the final score could have been much higher. Jordon Reville opened the scoring for PPP on an unassisted goal. Within the next minute John Jensen from Remax responded with his own unassisted goal to tie it Jackson Water Conditioning Ltd. "FOR ALL YOUR WATER TREATMENT NEEDS" - 1-800-721-4921 Sales » Service + Rentals * Salt Delivery SERVICE (1 PORT PERRY ILS ELERD SUNDAY HOME GAME: FEBRUARY 6 Mojacks vs. Uxbridge The action begins at 7:00pm Scugog Arena, Port Perry CHECK OUT THE TALENT...ROOT FOR THE HOME TEAM...BE THERE FOR THE WIN! up. 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