Field hockey season underway soon The Halton Field Hockey Club will begin its 2010 season tomorrow (Saturday) with a clinic for juniors. Players ages 8-17 will be instructed in basic skills and participate in fun drills and competitions. The two-hour event will take place at the Pine Glen Indoor Soccer Facility on Third Line, beginning at 9 a.m. NCCP-trained club coaches will be joined by university players, some of whom began playing field hockey with the Halton club. Girls under the age of 14 who would like to try the sport before registering for a season are welcome to come out and participate. They are advised to email their intention to info@haltonfieldhockey.com in advance to ensure space is available. Halton Field Hockey Club's youth program for elementary school girls has been very successful at introducing this Olympic sport. Now entering its eighth season, the Halton club expects to field more than 60 players this season. Space is still available. The regular season will begin May 1 and runs for 10 weeks, alternating locations between Burlington and Oakville Saturday mornings from 10 a.m. to noon. The program does not run on long weekends and finishes before the end of July. In addition to Saturday's recreational sessions, players also have the opportunity to try out for Halton's under-14 Heroes competitive team. The Heroes recently won bronze for indoor hockey at the Ontario Winter Games in Muskoka. High-performance teams in the under16 and under-18 teams are also offered. The development of high-caliber teams has been hampered in the past by the lack of suitable playing fields, but all play this year will be conducted on the new artificial turf fields in the region. Visit www.haltonfieldhockey.com for more information. 55 · Friday, April 23, 2010 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Venom major atom boys won Division 3 silver at the recent OBA championships. All-Ontario D3 silver for atom Venom The Oakville Venom major atom boys were silver medalists at the recent Ontario Basketball Association Division 3 championships in Ottawa . Oakville won its first three games before falling 54-36 to Brampton in the championship game. "Our team is undersized and overmatched in just about every game we play, but the boys are all heart," said Venom coach Bryan Rajacic. "As a result, we have a strong team. I am very proud of the effort and courage the boys showed." Oakville defeated Milton 44-36, Scarborough 55-50 and East Toronto 43-31 to earn a berth in the final. Members of the team are Kyle Stewart, Samory Fonderson, Jamaal Stewart, Mason Webb, Tyrique Moe, Jordan Malo, Romello Smith, J.B. Cabrera, Stefan Rajacic, Joshua Armstrong, Elijah Lostracco and Graham Burski. Maurice Armstrong and Jeff Hainbuch are assistant coaches. Every World Cup Player Has to Start Somewhere. Here's the perfect place to start! Sign up your child now to experience a summer of playing soccer and making friends. Every age division is available for families: Children 4 years old (birth year 2006) and up Adults Mom and Dad can play too! We have limited spots le so don't delay! (Parents know when they're onto a good thing) Register in person at the Oakville Soccer Club. Proof of birth is required. 1520 Pine Glen Road (Dundas and Third Line) 9:30 a.m. 10:00 p.m., Monday Sunday. For more informa on, please visit our website at www.oakvillesoccer.ca