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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1984-11-28, Page 13Page 12—CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28,1984 Sports 5 From the stands By Anne Narejko Bantam tourney needs to grow The Clinton Bantamh ckey tournament starts this Thursday at th -1oca1 arena, For- ty teams will converge on the town for a weekend of hockey, with some teams retur- ning the following weekend to wrap up the tourney. I believe that this tournament has a lot of growth potential. All that is needed is a -few new ideas, a little effort and the co- operation of the people within the town. I'm basing my thoughts on the Goderich Pee Wee tournament, otherwise known as the "biggest little hockey tournament." This weeklong event had 62 teams com- peting last year, only 22 mbre than our Ban- tam tournament, and it has the advantage of being in existence longer and having more publicity. If Goderich can turn a one day tournament into the success it has enjoyed to date, then Clinton, if it wants to, can do the same. The people in Clinton should want to make the bantam tournament as big as they possibly can for many reasons. The com- petition will be better for the players, mean- ing ,more enjoyment for all concerned. But one of the major reasons is the financial aspect. The town's recreation committee is feel- ing growing pains. They are developing new programs which means spending money to get them started. Recently the committee had to go to council and ask for an additional $10,000 to finish out the year. • By initially spending a little more money on the tournament, and perhaps changing a few of the organizational aspects, their pro- fits may increase. 'Here are a few thoughts to ponder. - Offer souvenirs for the players. Buttons; crests, pucks, T-shirts with their name and number on the back and Clinton's Bantam Tournament on the front. None of these items are very expensive yet kids love them. • Hockey moms or other volunteers could run the booth, eliminating employee costs. Profits from the' booth could go back into minor hockey. Have the referees work on a voluntary basis. Have their time scheduled a week before the tournament so they can let those m charge know &there are any conflicts. In return, treat the referees to a free hamburg, fries and pop. - Billet the players that live a great distance away. This allows the children to get to know one another, filling the weekend with more than hockey. This idea may also entice more teams to participate as they wouldn't haft to drive home one night and come all the way back the next day. Clinton Recreation Director Kevin Duguay has started to take action towards making the tournament bigger and more profitable. At this year's tournament, video games will be installed in the auditorium. Every child loves to test his skills at various games, and by having them in the auditorium, the parents can watch the hockey game with the children only a few feet away. Mr: Duguay has also arranged for free pop and chips for the players and a com- plimentary cup of coffee and mug for the coaches. Local businesses may not be too keen on having too many "added attractions" at the arena, but it's only for two weekends of the year. And no one, no matter how Touch they en- joy watching hockey, is going to stay at the arena all day and night. They'll wander through town and stop off at a few shops. When they get hungry they'll probably go to a restaurant because one can't live on hot dogs and hamburgers all weekend. The rec committee needs money. Marketing and promotion is a way increase profits. Careful planning and the co- operation of people within the hockey circle, as well as others, could create the funds. Where looking at the benefits of a larger tournament for the children I see more com- petition, and increased skills. I also . see friendships being built. ` Clinton has a goqd tournament, but why riot make it better? • +++ Winners of the Clinton Mustang Junior "C" Booster 300 Club were Ian and Jim Fleming and the Aiken Brothers. Children's Christmas party set for December 8 The Clinton Recreation Committee.in con- junction with the Clinton BIA are staging a Children's Christmas Party on December 8 from. 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Town Hall • Auditorium. This event is open to children ages three to eight years. The afternoon will include Santa Claus, films, take home treats, popcorn, milk, songs, games and all kinds of fun: Doors open at 1 p.m...Admission. is free. Parents are cordially invited to attend the party or enjoy downtown Clinton Shopping. For more information please call the Recreation Director at 482-3398. • . Christmas Decorations Course Good news! The Clinton Recreation Come mittee is offerina another. Christmas Craft !Decoration) Course. "Smock Christmas Tree Decorations." This coursewill be offered December 15 from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Town Hall Meeting. Room. You will learn how to make an attractive Smocked Christmas tree bulb. An ideal Christmas tree decoration for your family tree! Registration is limited to a maximum of 15 participants and must be received by, December 12. For more information call the Recreation Office at 482-3398 or Course In- structor Jane Hoy at 52411455. Winter Craft Courses • The Recreation Committee will be offer- ing a couple of craft courses from January to March 1985. These courses could include Cake Decorating. Paper Tole . and Bread Dough Art II. Should you be interested in participating in any of the courses, then con- tact the Recreation Director as soon as possible. More course information will be available in the next two weeks. Stay tuned! • Power Skating Program Due to popular demand the Clinton Recreation Committee will.. be offering a winter session (January to mid-March) of Power Skating. This youth program is in- structed by Brenda Dupee and Jacquie Draper. and is open to youth ages five to 13. Classes will be held Thursday 4:15 to 5 p.m. for ages five to seven, and Sunday 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. tor ages eight to 13. Classes are limited to 20 participants. For more infor- mation contact Brenda Dupee or 'the Recreation Office at 482-3398. Trim -A -Size News Good news! The evening Trim -A -Size pro- gram has been extended to December 19. This program will be held Monday and Wednesday evenings at the Clinton High School small gym. Six one hour classes are being offered. For more information drop by the gym Monday or Wednesday from 7 to 9:15 p.m. or contact the Recreation Office. Trim -A -Size will be offered in the new year both afternoon and evening sessions, and is open to men and women. A ladies "50 and over" program is being planned. This special exercise program will be tailored to ladies ages 50 and over who are interested in some enjoyable and rewarding fitness ac- tivity. More information on the winter courses will be available in the next two to three weeks. Bantam Hockey Tournament Attention Hockey Fans! The Annual Clin- ton Optimist Bantam Hockey Tournament will be held at the Clinton Arena, November 29, 30 and December 1, 2 and 7-9. This two weekend hockey extravaganza is the showcase Clinton minor hockey tournament offering 60 hours of exciting hockey action. The tournament schedule is posted at the Clinton Arena. Support the 'Clinton Ban tams! Recreation Office The Clinton Recreation Department Of- fice is located in the Library basement. Hours are Monday to Friday9 a.m. to 5 p.m. . The office phone number is 482-3398. During business hours the Recreation Office . is oc- casionally closed. You can leave messages at the Town Hall Office! Public Skating. This week's Clinton Arena Public Skating schedule will be as follows, Wednesday 1 to 3:30 p.m. and Friday 1 to 4 p.m. Weekend times have been cancelled due•to the Ban- tam Hockey Tournament. . Extra funding under heavy fire By Shelley McPhee CLINTON - Council narrowed, their op- tions to iiro choices - grant the recreation committee an $10,000 this year, or shut down the arena. The request for -extra funding came under heavy fire at Clinton Council this month. A recorded vote saw councillors split on the decision to award the extra $10,000, and Mayor Chester Archibald cast the deciding_ vote which approved the budget addition. "Woulfi,you be willing to sign something to shut down recreation for the rest off the year?" he asked the motion opposers. Closing the arena was the alternative Councillor Jim Hunter gave to council if they turned down , the recreation commit- tee's request for extra funds. The council representative on the recreation committee said, "We could shut down the arena for three weeks and shut down recreation in this town for three weeks." Marie Jefferson, secretary -treasurer for the recreatibn committee said that the extra money was needed because, "revenues are basically down and expenditures are basically up. The committee went over the budget with a fine tooth comb and found no real problem areas." This year the parks and recreation alloca- tion from the town was set at $127,545, up from the 1983 budget of $103,852. The recrea- tion committee asked for the extra funding because they anticipated that more money would be spent on developing new pro- grams, and for additional salaries. Their budgeting fell short. Mrs. Jefferson told council, "I figured it (tbe -budget) wrong. How can you anticipate how many kids will swum or skate?" ;— Councillor Hunter noted, —Last year her (Mrs. Jefferson's) budget was out $4. In years past we've been over budget and under budget." Councillor Gord Gei`rits, another council representative on the recreation committee said there were "no outstanding problems," but some cuts and financial tightening were needed. Both he and Councillor Hunter said they believed more revenue should be made at the arena canteen. Presently it brings in about $1,000 a monthrand according to Councillor Hunter, "it should make $1,500." "Tournaments make more money," he noted, "but at regular games there could three people at the game or 100 people, that affects the canteen sales." Councillor John Deeves asked why revenues were lower, when a recreation director had been hired this year. "We can only forecast the success of pro- grams," Councillor Hunter said. "We lost money on roller skating. We didn't forecast last year that we'd have a poor season." Councillor Charlie Burgess, also a council recreation representative opposed the $10,000 budget addition. He asked, "Can Clinton afford this? I think we've got a lux- ury that we can't afford. He said that spending had "gotten out of control" and asked what would happen in 1985, now that recreation is also responsible for the town hall auditorium. "There's a third committee and another The Clinton Atoms had very little difficulty defeating the visiting Mitchell team on November 24 in houseleague action. The local team out played and out passed their op- ponents to win 13-0. ( Anne Narejko photo) Bantam tournament starts this Thursday CLINTON - This year's Clinton Bantam Hockey Tournament will see 40 teams playing for the top spots in five divisions. Action starts Thursday and goes through to Sunday . with the final game scheduled at 8:30 p.m. Teams in the "AA"and "B" divisions will play on December 7, .8 and 9. Clinton will face-off against, Mitchell in the "C" division to open action Thursday at 6:15 p.m. That game will be followed with the "D" division match up between Clinton "B" and Ripley. Blyth will take to the ice on Saturday playing Howick at 8:30 a.m. • The "D" . championship game will be played at 3:30 p.m. on December 2 with the "A" championship getting underway at 6 p.m. The "C" championship will begin at 8:30 p.m., concluding the tournament for the first weekend. • Local teams involved are Goderich, Brussels, Strathroy, Petrolia and Exeter. facility," he reminded council. "Someone has to pay," Councillor Hunter replied. "We chose to have the auditorium." Councillor Burgess added, "I'm all for an arts committee if it will pay its way. We sup- ply pools and rinks, and they should pay their own way." Councillor Hunter said that if recreation was designed to flay its way, "it would mean charging kids $5 a day to swim." Mrs. Jefferson noted that ice rentals would have to be set at $65 to $70 if these payments were meant to cover arena maintenance, wages..."How tong would we keep minor hockey at those rates?" she ask- ed. Clerk Cam Proctor suggested that the town must soonestablish rental agreements for the town hall auditorium and committee rooms. This would help to offset some maintenance costs and bring revenue in. The recreation committee is in the midst of establishing these rates. "These (the committee rooms) don't operate as a service to the town?" Coun- cillor Bee Cooke asked. She believed that small meeting rooms in the town hall should be made available at no charge. Luxury or service? Council debated the role of recreation in Clinton vigorously. When Mayor Archibald asked for a vote on the motion to award recreation an addi- tional $10,000, he was given an uncertain show of hands. A recorded vote saw councillors split as such: for - Mayor Archibald, Councillor, Gerrits, Carter, Cooke and Hunter; against - Reeve Brown, Deputy Reeve Van Altena, Councillors Burgess and Deevils Bantam B's take two games The Clinton Bantam "B" had a successful weekend winning two games. On November 24 they hosted Goderich and came out of the game with an easy 6-2 win. On Sunday they defeated Seaforth 2-1. Goderich opened the scoring in the first period. In the second period' the local boys started skating and passing and ended the period leading 5-2. ' Goal. scorers for Clinton were Tim Wor- thington with one goal, three assists; Mike Corrie with one goal, two assists; Jason Moxam with two goals, one assist; Jim Hill : with one goal. Assists went to Ian Koetsier with two assists, Bryan Beattie and Mike Ladd one each. In the third, action got, a little tighter with only one goal being scored by Mike Ladd. Mike did an exceptional job skating through the Goderich team and poking it through the goalies' legs. On Sunday, Clinton travelled to Seaforth and played an exciting close checking game. Clinton opened the scoring at the 8:34 mark of the first period with a nice passing play. Ricky Pickett capitalized with assists going to $ryan Beattie and Jim Hill. . In the second, Tim Worthington took ad- vantage of a . scramble in front of the Seaforth net,' putting it behind the goalie. Assists went to Kent Rathwell and Jason Moxam. Seaforth came out skating hard in the: third period, scoring one. Clinton was able to hold in and come out with a 2-1 win. .• Clinton's record this year is three wins, one tie and two losses. The Bantam "B's" next game is November 29 at 7:30 p.m. when they take on, Ripley in' the local -Bantam tournament. 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