Mountain News: Sports

T-Ball players needed

Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

There is still time to register for Gourley Park 2008 T-Ball, ages 5-7.

Outdoor Rugby Training

Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

Hamilton Hornets Rugby Football Club has started Outdoor Rugby Training for men and women at Hamilton Hornets Club House, Mohawk Sports Complex on Upper Kenilworth between Limeridge and Mohawk Roads. Practice is 6:30-8:30 p.m. No experience required. Not too late to start. For information please contact Tom Edwards @ tablescraps@cogeco.ca or 905-575-3133. Visit website www.hamiltonrugby.com.

Five new members inducted to Mountaineer Hall fo Fame

Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

Mohawk College is set to add five new members to its Mountaineer Hall of Fame.

Four on four hockey league set to hit the ice

Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

Another season of four-on-four pro hockey league action gets underway at the Mohawk 4 Pad Arena May 22.

Junior football wraps up regular season

Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

The final week of Hamilton public high school junior football action features five games this afternoon (May16).

Bengals on road this weekend

Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

After two consecutive victories, the Hamilton Junior B Bengals lacrosse team is looking to keep its winning streak going on the road over long weekend.

T-Birds looking to make it two wins in a row tonight

Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

The first place Toronto Maple Leafs are slated to roll into Bernie Arbour Stadium tonight (May 16) for a 7:30 contest with the Hamilton Thunderbirds. A win by the homeside would give the T-Birds their second win of the season.

One family, three Basketball Ontario Cup finalists

Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

The Ciannavei family children have been playing basketball for a very long time but this rep season was the most successful. Marina, 17, Shauna, 15, and Michael, 12, play school and rep basketball. The youngest, Daniel, 10, plays school ball and is trying football this year along with soccer.

Blessed Sacrament Jackets Juvenile girls win bronze

Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

The Blessed Sacrament Jackets Juvenile Girls took the bronze medal at the Ontario Basketball Association Championship in Kitchener.

Hamilton Thunderbirds 2008 Baseball Camp

Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

The Hamilton Thunderbirds Intercounty Baseball Club will be holding a Baseball Camp for players aged 8-18 years.

Ladies rec ball league

Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

Southmount Ladies Recreational Softball League. Cost is $55 per player. Ladies must be 20 years and up. This is a fun league playing on Wednesday nights from May until the end of August at Huntington Park. For information call: Karen 905-575-1485 or scotkaren@gmail.com, Nancy 905-389-3078 or Emily 905-578-2429.

T-Ball players needed

Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

There is still time to register for Gourley Park 2008 T-Ball, ages 5-7.

Volleyball Camp

Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

The Burlington Blaze Volleyball Club will again be holding their annual Summer Camps for girls interested in indoor volleyball. Both camps will run 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at St. Timothy's Elementary School in Burlington. The Beginners Camp will run July 14-18, with an Advanced Camp August 11-15. Programs are under the direction of Andy Nicholson, assistant coach of the University of Guelph Gryphons and Senior Blaze coaches. Info and registration forms are available at www.burlingtonblaze.ca.

Summer camp for girls

Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

The Mary Volleyball Program (MVP) in association with the Mountain Athletic Club (MAC) Volleyball is offering a summer volleyball camp for girls' ages 11 to 14 years from July 28 - August 1. It is a full-day program from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at St. Mary Secondary School, Hamilton. The camp cost is $185 and includes a T-shirt and ball. Spaces are limited and on a first come, first served basis. A maximum of 60 athletes will be accepted. The MVP Camp Coaches are associated with the MAC and the McMaster Volleyball Programs and are supported by a GM Making Dreams Possible Community Club Coaching Grant. For further information contact Jos Nederveen at 905-528-0214 ext. 465.

Hamilton Thunderbirds 2008 Baseball Camp

Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

The Hamilton Thunderbirds Intercounty Baseball Club will be holding a camp for players aged 8-18 years.

Hamilton Thunderbirds 2008 Baseball Camp

Fri, 09 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

The Hamilton Thunderbirds Intercounty Baseball Club will be holding a Baseball Camp for players aged 8-18 years.

Mother's Day Massacre

Fri, 09 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

The Hammer City Roller Girls (HCRG) will launch a new season this Saturday, May 10 with Mother's Day Massacre 2. This rematch between the Hamilton Harlots and the Steel Town Tank Girls will be played at Dave Andreychuk (Mountain) Arena with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. The HCRG is putting it's best foot forward with the return of the Mother's Day Massacre as last season's game between these two teams played out in the final seconds to an exciting one point win in favour of the Harlots.

Blaze summer volleyball camps

Fri, 09 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

The Burlington Blaze Volleyball Club will again be holding their Annual Summer Camps for girls interested in indoor volleyball. Both camps will run 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at St. Timothy's Elementary School in Burlington. The Beginners Camp will run July 14-18, with an Advanced Camp August 11-15. Programs are under the direction of Andy Nicholson, Assistant Coach with the University of Guelph Gryphons and Senior Blaze Coaches. Information and registration forms are available at www.burlingtonblaze.ca.

Ladies rec ball league

Fri, 09 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

Catherine Willis breaks record again

Fri, 09 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

For the second time this season, Catherine Willis has broken the high triple record for Hamilton women with a brilliant 795 at Burlington Bowl. An eight strike performance in game one gave her a 237. Then magic, as she fired her second ever perfect game in game two. Willis started game three with a double to run her string to 14 in a row. After a spare, six more strikes followed for an overall run of 20 strikes in 21 attempts and a 258 game and the record setting 795 triple. A stubborn seven pin in the last frame cost her the coveted 800 triple.

Thunderbirds look for first win in Brantford

Fri, 09 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

After allowing 28 runs in the first two games of the season, both one-sided losses, defence and timely hitting will be on the minds of Hamilton Thunderbirds players when they take the field in Brantford tomorrow afternoon (May 10).

Ryan O'Connor now a Barrie Colt

Fri, 09 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

When Ryan O'Connor was seven years old his parents bought him a new hockey stick and helmet.

T-Ball players needed

Fri, 09 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

There is still time to register for Gourley Park 2008 T-Ball, ages 5-7.

Honours for Brebeuf football coach

Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

Helping turn a moribund football program into a perennial contender has earned the head coach of the St. Jean de Brebeuf senior football team the McMaster High School Football Achievement Award.

Bengals looking for 2nd win of the season

Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

The Hamilton Junior B Bengals Lacrosse Club its first road trip of the season with a visit to Niagara yesterday (May 1). Hamilton headed into the game with one win and one loss.

MAC 14U finish top 8

Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

The Mountain Athletic Club( MAC) Volleyball MVP 14U Girls finished in the top 8 in the Provincial Volleyball Championships in Division 2 Tier 1 held recently in Kitchener. MAC 14U went undefeated in pool play matches defeating Pegasus (25-17, 25-6), Peterborough Thunder (25-18, 25-13) and Acts Elites (25-20, 25-15) earning them a first place finish in their pool. The following day, MAC went 1-2 defeating Vista (25-19, 17-25, 15-10) and losing to DRVC Orange (19-25, 25-23, 12-15) and Wildcats (21-25, 20-25). On single elimination Sunday, MAC 14U defeated Twin Bridges (25-18, 25-23) before losing a hard fought battle to Interclub (21-25, 25-20, 11-15). Rachel Hodgson of Kilbride received the OVA Award of Excellence

Black belts and heart-felts

Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

It will be a chance to share old times and fond memories.

Ladies rec ball league

Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

Braves start season with a bang

Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

The SJB Braves varsity boys baseball team opened their season with a huge 15-3 victory over the Cardinal Newman Cardinals April 23.

Summer volleyball camp

Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

The Mary Volleyball Program (MVP) in association with the Mountain Athletic Club (MAC) Volleyball is offering a summer volleyball camp for girls' ages 11 to 14 years from July 28th - August 1st 2008. It is a full day program from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at St. Mary Secondary School, Hamilton. The camp cost is $185.00 and includes a T-shirt and ball. Spaces are limited and on a first come, first served basis. A maximum of 60 athletes will be accepted. The MVP Camp Coaches are associated with the MAC and the McMaster Volleyball Programs and are supported by a GM Making Dreams Possible Community Club Coaching Grant. For further information contact Jos Nederveen at 905-528-0214 ext. 465.

Play Ball!

Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

Thunderbirds open season this weekend looking to bring Hamilton its first IC title in three decades

T-Ball Registration

Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

Registration will be held this weekend for Gourley Park 2008 T-Ball, ages 5-7.

Local sports volunteers honoured

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST

they're the hard working folks who run dozens of sports organizations in hamilton, often will little or no fanfare.

Bengals open junior B lacrosse season tonight

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST

Since the Hamilton Bengals returned to the Ontario junior B lacrosse loop in 2006 the club has made it to the playoffs each year, but has failed to win a post-season game. They hope to change that this year.

Players welcome to join Olde Sports Slo-Pitch

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST

The Hamilton Olde Sports Slo-Pitch Association begins its 21st season May 13 at Turner Park with the first of three exhibition games before opening day, May 22.

SISO needs soccer coaches

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST

SISO has opportunities for you to get involved as a Volunteer Soccer Coaches for Newcomer Youth Soccer League. The league runs late June to early September, and the average commitment is one game and one practice per week, Monday and Wednesday evenings, central Hamilton location. To learn more about how to get involved contact Susan at 905-667-7496, scheeseman@sisohamilton.org.

Outdoor Rugby Training

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST

Hamilton Hornets Rugby Football Club has started Outdoor Rugby Training for men and women at Hamilton Hornets Club House, Mohawk Sports Complex on Upper Kenilworth. Practice is 6:30-8:30 p.m. No experience required. For information please contact Tom Edwards at 905-575-3133. Visit website www.hamiltonrugby.com

Grunau and Clark set doubles record

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST

The second Hamilton tenpin record of the season was set at Skyway Lanes as Scott Grunau and Wayne Clark Jr. fired a two-man, four-game score of 1931.

Ladies rec ball league

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST

Atom Ice Cats capture provincial title

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST

The Hamilton Atom Ice Cats downed the London Nationals 1-0 earlier this month to win the Alliance Provincial MD hockey championship. The game was played in Hamilton.

A pair of firsts for Cardwell, Lewis

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST

A pair of firsts in 10-pin action as Mark Cardwell fired his first perfect game at Skyway Lanes and Lionel Lewis Jr. rolled his first 298 game at Prime Time Bowling.

Mountain gymnast brings home provincial medals

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST

Hamilton Mountain's Ryan Romanoski was fifth in Ontario at a recent gymnastics competition.

T-ball interest will decide fate of Gourley club

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST

Gourley Park is attempting to run a T-ball league this year, but unless enough families show support, it may be the last chance.

Junior football set to go

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST

Another sure sign of spring is the kick off to the Hamilton public school junior football season next week.

Cull named athlete of the year

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST

After one of the most dominant seasons in the history of the Ontario Colleges Athletic Association, Mohawk volleyball sensation Jasmin Cull has been selected the OCAA male athlete of the year for 2007-2008.

Women's hockey tournament expected to draw 700 players

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST

Action slated to begin at Mohawk 4 Pad Arena next Friday

Henderson bantams record nine-period win sparks thrills en route to city championship 3-0 win over Scott Park

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST

MHMHA Henderson's Athletic Bantam Bruins surely played a city record championship game vs the Leafs. With the game tied 2-2 after three periods of 10 minutes stop time each, overtime would decide the Mountain Arena Bantam Champ. Normally game would come to an end within the first couple of periods of overtime, but not on March 22.

Soccer legend joins hallowed hall

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST

Although he's one of the first, John McGrane hopes he's not the last Hamiltonian inducted to the Canadian Soccer Hall of Fame.

Cull and Waxman named Mohawk's outstanding athletes of the year

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST

Volleyball stars came away the big winners from the Mohawk College's 41st Annual Athletics Awards Banquet at the Michelangelo Banquet Centre April 5. Leah Waxman and Jasmin Cull were both named the outstanding athletes for the 2007-08 season.

Golf tourney almost full

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST

The Mission Services, Hamilton Community News Annual Charity Golf Tournament is going full swing, as the count down to our May 1 tee off is fast approaching.