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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance Times, 1995-11-15, Page 9MERCURY tr. WiliNE$DAY2'NQIIEMBED 15, 1905 ngham Rockers Snowmobilers prepare annual oldtimers for Snowarama '96 Ontario snowmobilers are tun- ing up their sleds in anticipation of Snowarama '96, to help raise money for children with physical disabilities. Now in its 22nd year, Snowara- ma, the "ultimate snowmobile ride," is the largest event of its kind in Ontario with more than 70 events across the province for the Easter Seal Society. Snowarama '96 promises to be most exciting yet with terrific fund-raising prizes for riders at all events. "Snowmobilers are in for a real treat, especially if they brin}4 a buddy to ride for the kids too," says Judi Simons, provincial Snowarama manager for the East- er Seal Society. "This year, snow- mobilers who bring a buddy top- articipate in Snowarama have a great opportunity to win a brand new snowmobile." "And, as snowmobilers prepare for 'Get Ready for Snowmobiling Week,' taking place Nov. 20 to 26, we hope they are thinking about the kids with physical disa- bilities who will benefit if they participate in Snowarama '96." Since its inception in 1975, Snowarama has raised more than $12 million for children with physical disabilities and their fam- ilies. Through an excellent part- nership with the Ontario Federa- tion of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) and the support of the local Easter Seal service clubs and enthusiastic voluteers, Snowarama has devel- oped into the most anticipated winter event boasting a major se- ries off province -wide snowmobile rides. "The OFSC is proud to , have Easter Seals as our charity of choice," says OFSC president Bert Grant. "Our members participate in Snowarama because they know they are going to have a great time touring on well-groomed trails, win fabulous fund-raising gifts, and help raise money for children with physical disabilities. We are committed to encouraging our me- mebers to ride for the kids and this year, we want them to bring a bud- dy and raise even more money." With the assistance of the OFSC, Snowarama has become the largest network of snowmobile fund-raisirig events in the world. The OFSC promotes and endorses Snowarma to its 165,000 family members across the province. So ride for the kids in '96! To find out how to get involved in A Snowarama event in the midwest- ern Ontario area call 1-800-461- 3391. tourney on weekend The annual Wingham Rockers Oldtimers Hockey tournament will be played this weekend at the Lockridge Memorial Arena in Wingham. Twelve teams are competing in the tournament which gets under- way Friday evening and concludes Sunday afternoon with the cham- pionships in all three divisions. Teams skating in the Labatt's 50 division are the Bay City Old- timers, Ayr Oldtimers, Sarnia Old- timers, and the Kincardine Old - stars. Competing in the Labatt's Blue division are the Waterloo Aging Bulls, Teeswater Model Ts, Mount Brydges Old Tymrs, and the Ma- ple City Oldtimers. Teams competing in the La- batt's Crystal division are the Lu - can Classics, Evies Owen Sound Oldtimers, Mount Forest Rockin' Rams, and the Blyth Overloads. The first game of the tourna- ment has Mount Forest playing Blyth at 7 p.m. Friday. Mount Brydges goes against Waterloo at 8:10 p.m., Sarnia plays Ayr at 9:20 p.m. and Teeswater tangles with Maple City at 10:30 p.m. Play resumes at 9 a.m. Saturday with Sarnia skating against Kin- cardine. Owen Sound meets Mount Forest at 10:10 a.m., Mount Brydges faces off against Maple City at 11:20 a.m., Teeswa- ter takes on Waterloo at 12:3Q p.m,. and Bay City tangles with Ayr at 1:50 p.m. Mount Forest plays Lucan at 3 p.m., Teeswater plays Mount Brydges at 4:10 p.m., Blyth takes on Owen Sound at 5:20 p.m., Kincardine plays Ayr at 6:40 p.m., Maple City faces off against Waterloo at 7:50 p.m., Blyth takes on Lucan at 9 p.m. and Kincardine skates against Bay City at 10:10 p.m. The final two games of round- robin are played Sunday. Bay City tangles with Sarnia at 11 a.m., and Owen Sound goes against Lucan at 12:10 p.m. The Labatt's Blue division final goes at 1:30 p.m., with the La- batt's 50 division final being played at 3 p.m., and the Labatt's Crystal final going at 4:30 p.m. Silver Stick tourney attracts top teams in midwestern Ontario Continued from front page Moms group. They have turned over a lot of money to the Silver Stick and minor hockey. Currie said that during the two weeks of the Silver Stick tourna- ments, lots of people come to town, which keeps the .sponsors happy because the people shopping at the local stores. "It is quite busy downtown when these tournaments are on," he,said. Currie said that when Wingham 'made their application to host a Silver Stick tournament, there were some objections from one other centre, which was already hosting a regional tourney. How- ever, after hearing more of the Wingham presentation, a regional tournament was awarded to the community. He said that the tournaments are. extremely successful, both on and off the ice. He noted that each year, the tournament is able to draw better crowds then the previ- ous year. "We' have increased crowds every year," he said. Currie said that this is one of the better run Silver Stick tourna- ments that he has been too. "We take pride in running our tournaments well," he said. The tournament co -convenor said that both the midget and atom tourneys are successful in drawing teams is because they are both ba- sically the first major tournament of the year. Teams work hard in order to compete in this tournament, and once they have competed they have something to work towards. Currie noted that the Interna- tional Silver Stick committee has designated a specific area for Wingham to draw teams from. But, he gets phone calls, on an an- nual basis, from teams in Hamil- ton, Toronto, St. Catharines, and London trying to get into the tour- ney. This year, he has even re- ceived inquiries from just out of Detroit and Chicago. "We are a 'B' and `CC' and a 'C' and under tournament, so we try to make sure that teams are the right category," said Currie. "We also try to keep to within our des- ignated area." However, he said that they do work with other regional tourna- ments. "If we get filled up, and another team wants in, we will work with them to try and get them into an - are "This will mark the first year ever, that there will be no Wing - ham midget team," said Currie, He said that part of the problem is that it is tough to compete with junior hockey, and there are many junior teams in this area. Another problem is the lack of drawing area for Wingham minor hockey. The tournament convenors will be working hard at getting a Wingham midget team back for next year's tourney. Although it is unlikely Wingham would lose its midget tournament, Currie said they would not want to give it up, because once lost it would be very difficult to get the tournament back. There will still be some local flavor to the tourney with teams from Teeswater, Lucknow, Blyth, and Howick. "We are quite adamant that there is going to be a Wingham midget team next year," he said. "We will be working hard to en- sure a Wingham midget team." Curric said there are about 30 to 40 volunteers helping out dur- ing the tourneys, doing everything from taking registration to looking after the scoreclock. For the past four years, the he Silver Stick committee has used the Belmore Arena for games on Saturday. "Saturday is a very busy day with eight games in Wingham and eight more in Belmore," he said. "We draw well in Belmore." "We are seriously looking at us- ing the new Lucknow District Sports Complex, for the midget tourney, but we would like a long, -term commitment. The atom tourney would continue to be held in Belmore (on Saturdays)." 'Currie said it is not easy to win at the Wingham tourney and it is not easy to win at the international championships. He added that a team has to be really strong to win at the Silver Stick finals. However, he added that midget teams from Seaforth and Flesher - ton and a Walkerton atom team have gone on to win international championships. Many of the players who have competed at the Wingham regional tournament have gone on to play in the OHL. Among the more nota- ble players are Jeff Bloemberg, Boyd Devereaux, Todd Norman, Steve Gibson, and Jason Brooks. Currie said that there are also a lot of players playing with Junior 'B' other regional tourney," said Cur- and Junior 'C' teams. rie. "We work back and forth with After 10 years, the Wingham other regional tournament convert- Silver Stick Regional tournaments ors." are still drawing good crowds. While the local committee "A lot of people just want to members are excited about cele- come out and see good hockey," brating the 10th anniversary, they said Currie. "The teams compet- are disappointed in the fact that ing here are some of the best in there is no Wingham midget team. midwestern Ontario." Lunch is READY! Daily Luncheon Specials Homemade Soups Come out for lunch & bring a friend. 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