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"Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" ol " Trailblazers travel to Ajax for region finals Port Perry's Novice C ringette team, the S.L.O Trailblazers, participated in the Ontario Ringette Central Region Finals this weekend in Ajax. Port faced four of their rival teams in the round robin portion. On Friday they squared off against Ennismore beating them 3-1. Saturday morning they played their fiercest rivals, Sunderland. The kids were on their game though, getting goalie Melanie Thomson a shot, and scoring three. In the afternoon the Trailblazers trounced the Ajax 2 team 8-1, with goals from Stefanie Thomson, Aislinn Stewart, Megan Moore, Bailey Todd, James Rickard, Kelsea Stewart and Chad DeCosta. Assists came from Laurie Taylor, Cody Thomson, and Kellie Quantrill. This truly was a team effort with every player getting a point. Port Perry played their last competi- tor, Ajax | on Sunday moming. The team had already sewn up top spot in the standings but continued to play to win. The final score was 8-3 for Port. The final championship game was against Sunderland. The only team to beat us all season. Both teams came out hard, both determined to win. Within the first 20 seconds, Port received two penalties. This gave Sunderland the opportunity to score first and they did. Port however kept their spirit alive and scored twice in the first period to take the lead. In the third period Chad DeCosta scored his 100th goal of the season, but Sunderland retaliated making it 3-2. With Port shorthanded in the last two minutes, Sunderland was relentless with scoring attempts. Goalie, Melanie Thomson once again shone stopping the ring till the bitter end. monds last weekend, takin League 'A' Division this year. sports fields around the town The boys of Stan Zully's Men's Slo-Pitch team were at the waterfront dia- g advantage of the spring weather to begin prac- tise for this year's season. The team will compete in the Scugog Mens 48. They were one of many groups who took to ship to get ready for the summer season. Panthers bow out to Attack in tournament The Port Perry Panthers Bantam girls volleyball team completed their season at an open invitational tournament in Scarborough recently. Although the girls lost to Durham Attack Black they held their own during both games and earned themselves some hard won points. After losing to the Peel Select team Friday night they rallied back on Saturday and beat the same team twice in two real nail biting games. They finished fifth out of 10 teams and should be proud of the great sportsmanship and team spirit they showed throughout the two day tourna- ment. This year's team consisted of Jamie-Lee Martin, Melissa Reinhart, Sarah Oppers, Katrina Duke, Mila Blackman, Jenn Lenis, Rebecca Williams, Rebecca Reurekas, Emily Fountain and Jessica Lee. The coaching staff of Leslie and Bill Martin as well as Bob Cardinal did a wonderful job working with the girls and teaching them the necessary skills to compete against some very tough competition. Scugog Bridge Club report Evening 8 Table Howell Avg. 72 First - John Coleman and Bill McHugh 77. Second - Gwenyth Thompson and Noreen Malcolm tied with Sophie Brendon and Georgia Brock 75. Third - Doris Phinney and Jim Ferguson tied with Chris Adair and Catharine Cameron RIK DAVIE/PORT PERRY STA 74. Afternoon 4-1/2 Table Howell Avg. 42 First - Bea Chapman and Hoppy Camwith 52. Second - Joan Cranfield and Al Stevens Third - Joyce Heard and Anne Orban 47. Fourth - Jean and Bob Coleman 45. Nd Ny 'Wanna be a track marshall? Si By J. Wally Nesbitt Motor racing is dangerous. Race drivers admit it, Race opponents decry it, Race fans demand it. It's common knowledge, even your race ticket states it: Motor Racing Is Dangerous. But there are groups of people working hard to make the sport less hazardous including some that you may have never noticed. These barely recognized heroes are the race marshalls. Standing trackside in their white coveralls, the mar- shalls are the race driver's early warning system. While certain members of the marshalling crew are working communications, in touch with other marshalling stations and race control, other workers are using flags to signal, warn and prepare approaching race drivers of concerns further up-track. At the same time, the safety marshalls are prepared to offer assistance to any driver or car that may require help. With basic training in firefighting and first aid, the safety marshalls are the first line of protec- tion when a racing incident occurs. At Mosport Raceway, the marshalling duties are car- ried out -by the Motorsports Marshalling Service (MMS). This service group is one of the largest and best pre- pared marshalling groups in the country and is called upon by "Canada's Home Of Motor Racing" to provide vital trackside safety and support services at both pro- fessional and amateur racing events. And just like the Marines, the MMS are always looking for a few (more) good men and women. gn up at Mosport So if you're over 18 and have $25 for fees and are interested in becoming a vital member of the racing community you can contact the MMS at the following addresses .... . On the web at www.motorsportmarshalling.on.ca Or by mail at M.M.S., 2377 Hwy. #2, Unit 120, Box 102, Bowmanville, ON. LIC SE2. Just a couple of notes to wrap up...... The Mosport Speedway season resumes in three short weeks. Open practice day is on May 5 with the 2001 sea- son kicking off one week later, May 12. For road race fans, Mosport International Raceway kicks off its 40th anniversary year on April 28 and 29 with the BARC Grand Prix of Ontario. See you soon, From Corner Five.....