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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 2015-03-26, Page 8PAGE 8. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2015. Wingham Golf And Curling Club 40292 Jamestown Rd., Wingham ~ 519-357-2179 MEMBERSHIP FEES RATE ADULT..................................$575 COUPLE ............................$1000 FAMILY ..............................$1150 SENIOR................................$500 WEEKDAY or WEEKEND ..$480 YOUNG ADULT (19-39) ......$400 YOUNG ADULT COUPLE ..$700 JUNIOR (18 & under)..........$200 CART MEMBERSHIP..........$500 GREEN FEES RATE * 9 Holes (Spring/Fall)..........$13.27 9 Holes (Peak)....................$17.70 * 18 Holes (Spring/Fall)........$22.12 18 Holes (Peak)..................$28.31 Twilight Rate (After 3 pm)..$16.81 Ticket Trax (10 Rounds)........$150 * Spring = Open - May 15, 2015 * Fall = September 8, 2015 - Close RANGE FEES RATE Driving Range (Bucket) ....$6.19 Driving Range Membership................$88.50 RENTALS RATE Cart Rental 9 Hole Power Cart............$17.70 18 Hole Power Cart..........$26.55 9 Hole Pull Cart..................$2.65 18 Hole Pull Cart................$4.42 Club Rental ........................$8.85 PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE 13% HST BIG BUCK CONTESTS & GUN SHOW SEAFORTH ARENA BEARS, BULLS, BUCKS, TOMS AND GUNS MARCH 28, 2015 • 9 AM-3PM BRING IN YOUR SKULLS, RACKS, BEARDS AND HAVE THEM OFFICIALLY SCORED BY FROW MEASURERS ONTARIO MONSTER WHITETALE MAGAZINE CANADA IN THE ROUGH BEASLEY BROTHERS OUTDOORS INC. AIR RIFLE RANGE • LOTS OF VENDORS DOOR PRIZES ALL WELCOME — WHEELCHAIR ACCESS ADULTS - $10.00 • UNDER 12 FREE FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO BOOK A TABLE CALL LARRY DOLMAGE 519-527-0881 DAY • 519-522-0038 NIGHT email: mouse@tcc.on.ca Sports Australians play a more technical game: Sebastian The heat down under Brussels baseball star Ty Sebastian took his show off the road (and on to a plane) for the past six months. Last year Sebastian departed for a six-month trip to Australia to be able to play baseball year-round. Sebastian said that the game is far more technical in Australia and the trip taught him a lot. (Photo submitted) Brussels’ Ty Sebastian returned from Australia earlier this month where the teen spent six months playing some high-calibre baseball. Sebastian left in September and played for three different teams, the Thoroughbreds out of Sydney, the Canberra Storm and the Australian Capitol Territory 89ers, the team that eventually won the national championship. Sebastian, who took the trip to Australia to continue honing his baseball skills over the winter, said he played with the best Australian players there are and it was definitely a change in the calibre of baseball he was used to playing in Brussels. Playing against those higher calibre baseball players was a chance for Sebastian to test his abilities and stay out of the winter cold, but it also showed him some areas of his game on which he needs to focus. Sebastian, who has played, and won, at the national level here at home, says being in Australia was a real eye-opening experience. “It showed me what I needed to do to compete at those higher levels,” he said. “It opened my eyes to what I need to learn, and what I need to focus on every day to improve.” Sebastian spent his time playing the infield during his time in Australia, playing shortstop and second base as well as pitching. “It was good getting to play different positions and [have] different experiences,” he said. “It was good, as I got to hit all the time as well.” Sebastian, who has earned top honours for his ability, including Most Valuable Player nods, said that he was aware of how stiff the competition would be, but there was no way to prepare for it. “In Canberra’s league, where my team finished third, there are the number one and number two ranked pitchers in the world in our category on the other teams,” he said. “It was a new experience.” The new experience wasn’t limited to competition either as Sebastian said that Australians play a very different style of baseball. “They play very defensively, very technically, and it’s different,” he said. The biggest change he could point at was how batters act and react when they are at the plate. “They do it very differently,” he said. “They will use bunts, slap bunts and choking up. It’s a very technical game.” The defensive style was also a very new experience for Sebastian. “You really have to think ahead,” he said. “Teams pull up the second baseman tight and the fielders in if they know someone bunts. It’s a more mobile game there.” Despite the different atmosphere, Sebastian said he felt he did well. “I didn’t know my numbers, but I was getting on base and pitching well,” he said. Sebastian said he is looking forward to bringing what he learned back to his local baseball experiences including playing with the Huron County Fastball League’s Brussels Tigers. He also hopes to be playing in tournaments every weekend in an effort to become a better baseball players. “As of right now I’m set to be playing with a team from Pennsylvania,” he said. “I’ll play for the Northeast Drillers for tournaments and I hope to be playing in one every weekend.” Despite how great an experience it was, Sebastian said he wouldn’t be returning next year as it would erase the progress he has made as a hockey referee. “I’m probably not returning because I would lose my refereeing accreditation for hockey,” he said. “I’m up to a level three referee, and it’s a lot of work. I’ll be looking at other years.” While Sebastian’s primary focus was a way to play baseball year- round, he said he and his teammates were able to enjoy some fun in the foreign country. “The weather was great,” he said. “I love being in 30ºC weather most of the time. “We went to the beaches, and they were really good,” he said. “In the end it was a lot of travelling, there were a lot of things to do and it was a lot of fun.” Thank You The Brussels Curling Club wishes to acknowledge the many sponsors and the area business people of Brussels and area who graciously provided sponsorship and a multitude of prizes for the Brussels Curling Bonspiel held March 21, 2015. Our deep appreciation for all the generous and beautiful prizes provided for the event. Our thanks to D&J Construction, Brussels Agromart Ltd., Brussels, Morris & Grey Recreation, Cowboy Loft, Huron Feeding Systems, Stoltz Sales and Service, TenPas Décor, McDonald Home Hardware Building Centre, Dave Smith Packaging, Sholdice/Orr Insurance, McCall Livestock, George’s to Jo-Ann, Brussels Legion, CIBC Brussels, Dauphin Feed and Supply, McGavin Farm Equipment, Millstone Crop Services, Murray Lowe Barbershop, Brussels Foodland, The Citizen, Brussels Livestock, Turning Heads and Making Waves, Bernard Enterprises, Green’s Meat Market and Abattoir, Bauer Farms, Steve and Marni Knight, Cinnamon Jim’s, JR’s Gas Bar and Family Restaurant, Farm Safety - Merv Bauer, Aloette - Donna Bauer, Maitland Manor Nursery, Rathwell Gravel, Dona Knight, Spring Breezes Greenhouses, Hensall District Co- operative, Freedom Syrup - Gerry Wheeler, Jam Jar Pub and Eatery, Rick and Jo-Ann McDonald, Brussels Pharmacy, Brussels Bulk and Bargains, Brian Warwick, Ryan Enterprises Truck Repair Inc., Blake’s Orchard, Brett and Laura Fischer Pioneer Seeds, Solace on Turnberry, Burke’s Tent Rentals, Blyth Inn, Sparling’s Propane, Kraemer Concrete, KW Power Logic, Scrimgeour’s Food Market, Ernie and Annette Lewington, Brussels Transport, Heidi’s Esthetics, Steiss Eggs, Huron Tractor, Brussels Variety, Mait-side Orchard. Thank you to all the GREAT Sponsors!! Gold Glove winner, Blue Jay Barfield to run camp Huron-Bruce Member of Parliament Ben Lobb and Clinton Minor Baseball are pleased to announce the third Annual Clinton Minor Baseball Camp, an exciting two days of youth focused baseball instruction. This year former Toronto Blue Jay and two-time Gold Glove Winner Jesse Barfield will be headlining the instructors for the two-day baseball camp. Barfield played nine of his 12 Major League Baseball seasons with the Toronto Blue Jays. He led the American League in home runs in 1986 and played in the 1986 all-star game. Barfield hit 241 career home runs and had one of the best outfield arms in baseball history. Joining Barfield is NCAA head baseball coach Mark Brew. Brew is Continued on page 19