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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1992-04-29, Page 18Page 18 Times -Advocate, April 29, 1992 The Zudch Figure Skirting CIu6'held its annual.awerds dinner -Sunday night and among those taking home some,afte .trophies were the Novice Four Can -Skate winners. Front, left; Jenna McIntyre, Megan Girgerich, Jocelyn Cressman..Second row, left; Pam Hamilton, Jeffrey Miller, Lisa Masse and Michael Masse who made the presentations. Third row, left; Pam Love, Ra- chelle Beauchamp, Krystle Russel, Katherine Miller, Sarah Breen, Maggie illman, Misty Zara- nith, Jessica Verhoog. Figure skating Johnson speaks at banquet DASHWOOP - Former Olympic figure skater Lyn- don Johnson delighted a large crowd at the Dashwood Community Centre on Sunday as he was the guest speaker for the Zurich and Area Figure Skating Club's annual awards night. Johnson, who competed for Canada in both the 1984 and 1988- Olympics said figure skating is changing very quickly. "The calibre from 1984 to 1988 was a lot different. It was stronger," he said. With the help of technicians and psychologists every country tries to get the edge over the next. All wanting the best results for their skaters. "We were one of the fust schools to work with sports psychologists and boy did we get the looks," said John- son. The 1988 Olympics brought a great deal of world- wide recognition for figure skating with such Canadian superstars as Elizabeth Manley and Brian Orser. Sunday's dinner was pot luck and Johnson, who invit- ed everyone to go for a jog after supper, said it was like being at home. "This reminds me of my hometown in Manitoba. The food was great, just like at home." Johnson was asked several questions from the audi- ence about off-season training. Taking home awards from the Zurich Figure Skating dinner on Sunday were, front, left; Krista Schilbe, Kristin McIntyre, Carrie Illman. Middle row, left; Jennifer Overholt and Carl Finkbeiner who made some of the presentations. Back, left; Melissa Timmernmans, Crystal Jones. Humbey to coach Imperials EXETER - A year ago, the Exet- er Royals were one of the power- houses in the South Perth Men's Fastball League and it looks like they are headed for another suc- cessful season. There arc a few changes to the club which reached the league fi- nals a year ago where they were eliminated by the Sebringville Jun- iors. Exeter Chrysler is sponsoring the team which will now be called the Imperials. A few new faces on the diamond. and .a new coach, Chuck Humbey. He spent part of last season coaching in Shedden and replaces Fred Cook who takes over the gen- eral manager duties. Whether it be fastball or hardball, pitching is always a concern but it appears as though the Imperials Rod Johnston goes after a bunt. will be solid on the mound. At Thursday night's practice, Humbey announced Doug Charlton will join ace Derwyn Hodgins. "He's going to sign ,sod .he'll be with us in the regular season," said Humbey. "It gives us the added di- mension of having two good cali- bre pitchers." Newcomers to the team, besides Charlton are shortstop Kris Kunder and third baseman Kevin Windsor. The latter swings a big bat and could take a little pressure off of sluggers Steve Neil, Graha,n Nes- bitt, Mike Neil and Brian Noyes. The Imperials are a large team, size wise and Humbey said that could be a problem. "We have an obvious problem with speed. We have people who can hit the ball. We may have to manufacture a few runs." Tie Nighthawks: On Sunday, the Imperials travelled to St. Marys where they battled the NightHawks to a 2-2 nine -inning tie. First baseman Kevin Lightfoot led the Exeter offence with a pair of singles and he scored both runs. Hodgins started on the mound and worked five innings, giving up both runs before Charkon took over. The Imperials will try and get a little revenge against the Sebring- villc Juniors on Thursday when they meet in Exeter at 9 p.m. for an exhibition game. Regular season for Exeter begins next Thursday when they hoµ .Sl. Agatha at 9 p.m. Baseball Rookie ball coming to Exeter By Fred Groves EXETER - Rookie ball could be coming to the Exeter Minor Base- ball Associa- tion. Thursday night at a meeting of coaches and managers, association president Brad Gregus introduced rookie ball which will be for eight year-olds who normally would hawk been playing five -pitch. The difference between the two approaches to the game, is that roo- kie -ball will see batters going head - to -teed with a pitching machine. In five -pitch, it is customary for an adult coach to do the pitching. "1t gives them consistent pitch- ing. _We've _tried it out .and they think "it's Vie greatest thing in the world," said Gregus. He said last year, a five -pitch team from Goderich was formed late in the season using a pitching machine and they won the provin- cial championship. Also at Thursday's meeting, he was pleased to announce there will be nearly 45 parent -volunteers as- sisting the 200 players in many ca- pacities from coaching and manag- ing to fundraising. This year's EMBA will throe T -hall, two five -pitch, two Vice, one peewee, two bantam and a junior team under i,t'S wings. Several different resources will be available to coaches this year in- cluding a drills manual distributed on Thursday. There are also in- structional video tapes. "All of us here are fans of the game but pone pf us are experts" The EMBA will also have at- tained Steve Meaner as it's techni- cal director. Merner, is a member of the Exeter Express senior base- ball team. "He's going to run four mini clin- ics for us. Hell pick one or two subjects for each clinic." Express prepare: Although the Exeter Express Senior Baseball Club were supposed to play their first game against Lakeside on Sun- day, that has been postponed but the local team will be ready any- way. Joe Fulop returns to coach the team even though he said at the end of last season he was retiring. Fu - lop said the reason he is back is be- cause there seems to be a big com- mitment for the team. Pitching seems to be the strength -ef--the 1992 Express as they will have more than ten guys who can throw from the mound. "The more you get, the better off you are," said Fulop. Starting rotation will include righthanders Kevin Drager, Marty Merner and Rick Boone along with lefue Paul Elston. Boone comes over from the Sea - forth Merchants which folded. He will help the team a great deal as Fulop said he can play any posi- tion. have Other new faces on the diamond include shortstop Bill Glover and outfi�lderRon Elliott both of the Exeter hockey Mohawks along with infielders -Will Sentjens, Dave Russell pitcher/outfielder Jim Kel- ler, pitcher/outfielder Fred Gregus and infielder Brent O'Brien up from the Co -Op Juniors and pitcher Dave Anthill who has returned after arm surgery. "We have more pitching than we did last year and we have more depth," said Fulop. Gar Penhalc is the general man- ager and former player Doug Fair - balm will also be coaching. The Express were scheduled to play in- tcrsquad games last night and again on Sunday. schedu May 3 - Lakeside at Exeter, 1 p. 10 London at Exeter, 1 p. 19 Listowel at Exeter, 6:30.p. 20 Exeter at Strathroy, 7:30 p.m':. 27 - Exeter at Kincirdinc, K p.m, 30 Exeter at London, 7:30 p.m. 31 - Strathroy at Exeter, l p.m. June 2 - Listowel at Exeter, 6:30 p.m. 12 Exeter at Lakeside, 7:30 p.m. 13 -Exeter at London, 7:30 p.ru. 16 - London at Exeter, 6:15 p.m. - Kincardine at Exeter, 1 p.m .(double-header) 23 - Listowel at Exeter, 6:30 p.n. July 2 - Exeter at Listowel, 7:30 p.nt. $ - Exeter at Strathroy, 6:30 p.m. 10 Exner at Lakeside, 7:30 pan, 12 Ktncbrdine at Exeter, 1 p.m.„?; I b EL~9idxt Listowel,, 7 30 p.m s 19 Im. 22- Ere .:'..' .: p;tn. 23 Exeter t lq•r: � � . Zb... Slliith,tts Rained out: News from around the Western Junior Baseball League saw the season opener in Lucian against Clinton postponed due to bad weather while Goderich beat St. Mary's 5-1 in a shortened game. Saltford (Goderich midgets) were supposed to play Stouetown (SL Mary's midgets) but Saltford is hav- ing trouble finding a coach. EMHA presents awards EXETER - One of the most im- portant issues facing minor hock- ey in the future will be fundrais- egg .according to Exeter Minor Mackey Association president IaryTaylar• Speaking at the annual windup .;meeting and awards. ceremony held Sunday at the 'South Huron Recreation Centre, Taylor said ice rental costs were over S57J0003his past season. We'!e going to have to come up with more creative ways of bathing—mg to keep hockey af- fottdable," he said. There were over 200 minor age .plays in the .local association this year. Parents are invited to become more involved in the operations of minor hockey by attending the :annual general meeting . which will be held at the Lions Youth Centre tonight at 8 p.m. Following are the award win- ners presented on Sunday: Novice Waxers: Most Valu- able, Jared Bourne; Most Sports- manlike, Mark Bilenski; Most Improved, Andrew and Josh Mauer. Novice RSD Panthers: Most Valuable, Greg Monck; Most Im- proved, Kyle Farwell; Most Sportsmanlike, Sean Talbot and David Overholt. Atom Crunchers: Most Valu- able, Robbie Macintosh and Greg Young; Most Improved, Tyler Obre; Most Sportsmanlike, Rob- ert DeVries. Atom Packers: Most Valuable, Mike Wilhelm; Mast improved, Steve Farquhar, Most Sportsman- like, Justine Miners. Atom Broncos: Most Valuable, Chad Dalrymple; Most Improved, Matt Szabo; Most Sportsmanlike, Sean Guenther. Peewee Bullets: Most Valu- able, Bryon Ellerington, Ryan Soldan, Luke Sims; Most Im- proved, John Miners; Most Sportsmanlike, Jeff Inch. Peewee Legionnaires: Most Valuable, Mark Bell; Most Im- preived, Gavin Poole; Most Sportsmanlike, Dave Farquhar. Bantam Eagles: Most Valu- able, Steve Cook; Most Improved, Randy McCurdy; Most Sports- manlike, Jeff De Block. Bantam Lincolns: Most Valu- able, Ken Hines; Most Improved, Dan Taylor, Most Sportsmanlike, Ben Guenther. Bantam Legionnaires: Most Valuable, Sean McCann; Most Improved, Adam Jean; Most Sportsmanlike, Ian Jean. Midget Bears: Most Valuable, Darryl Brine; Most Sportsman- like, Christian Brand; Most Im- proved, Bob Wheeler. Midget Generals: Each mem- bers of the team wee presented with a plaque from Mayor Bruce Shaw on behalf of the town for winning the Ontario Minor Hock- ey Association midget 'CC' cham- pionship. Over 350 games was a lot of announcing for Ron West - man, right; as the voice of minor hockey was presented with a weekend trip to see his favourite ball team, the De- • troit Tigers. Making the presentation is EMHA president Larry Taylor. Shuffleboard Exeter April 22 4 game winners Laverne Stone Edna Caldwell Charles Tindall L. Ballantyne 5 game winners Jim Davis Joe Gosar Pearl McKnight G. Clubb Marjorie Hodgert April 23 4 game winners Joe Gosar Charles Tindall Sena Gosar Bruce Wasson 5 game winners Howard Johns Pearl McKnight John Pepper Ray Hodgson 277 277 256 238 481 423 414 408 405 VIS 333 322 244 497 467 423 415 t.ucan switches soccer leagues, heads to London LEVAN • Soccer players from Lul'tun will be playing in the West London League this sum- mer after many years of being in the Lucan and District Soccer League. Bill Pcttypicc:e, president of the Lucan soccer association, said the boys' teams will be join- ing the girls' squads who already play in the London League. "We've been looking at it for Administrative purposes," said ypieec for the reason of ging leagues. c said this will cut down on travel time as the farthest tie game for them will be in tmount which is half an 's drive. ttypiece said they have reg- rtxd two atom, one mosquito, have a girls' team in each of the atom, mosquito, peewee, bantam as well as a junior girls team which goes up to the age of 19. ""the girls arc a lot keener at thpl age." he said. Last year the bantam and jul40, girls team played in the sari league and then had their own Sop- aratc playoffs. That has changed this year aS there are more junior Venins. Bart DeVties, secretary of Ott Exeter Minor Soccer Association said the name of the league they play in will still be called, the Lu - can and District Soccer League. Exhibition action: The Exeter Centennials hit the Geld against the South Huron High School sen for Panthers on Sunday aft and it was the youngsters Cc) 2.0,.