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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times Advocate, 2006-02-22, Page 17Wednesday, February 22, 2006 Exeter Times -Advocate 17 Rugby clinic EXETER — Minor rugby is coming to the region in a big way. On Feb. 25, Southwest Rugby has invited young- sters to a jamboree at the South Huron District High School (large gym) at 10: 30 a.m. "We have invited chil- dren in elementary school Grades 5 through Grade 8," says Maggie Smillie, who is helping co-ordinate Minor Rugby for Southwest Rugby. "This is a non -contact co-ed sport designed for every type of child, regardless of their sport- ing abilities," she said. At the jamboree partici- pants will be taught the fundamentals of flag rugby. They will learn how to catch and carry the ball as well as how and where to pass. "For the jamboree, we are very lucky to have some experienced players as coaches, including Dan and Mike Pletch of Lucan who are former Under -21 Canada players and are in the senior men's Team Canada as international players," she adds. As well, South Huron graduates Carrie Prout (University of Guelph) and Julie Prout (University of Waterloo) will be helping coach along with Kat Cureton (Canada U19) and Danielle Jacques, who both play for the University of Western Ontario, the current Canadian university women's rugby team champion. Smillie added the Avon Maitland School Board is introducing flag minor rugby as an elementary school activity. As part of a Rugby Ontario initiative, in the spring Southwest Rugby volunteers will help coach at elementary schools in the area. As well, some minor rugby tournaments are being planned. In the spring and sum- mer, Southwest Rugby is opening the doors to all children (six years and up) in Exeter and surrounding areas to flag rugby. "We are going to be hosting an Exeter jam- boree in the morning then arrange for a men's or women's senior league match to be played in the afternoon. "The Sarnia Saints rugby club is planning a similar jamboree, to which Exeter players will also be invited. These events will show children that if they really enjoy rugby and love to learn the fundamentals then eventually when they go on to high school they will have the knowledge and skills of handling the ball already in place. Rugby can and does appeal to children of different sport- ing abilities, size, strength and skill," says Smillie. "We are grateful to the Exeter Lions Club, which has made a donation to Southwest Rugby to help run this summer pro- gramme for kids," says Bob Illman of Grand Bend, president of Southwest Rugby. "This generous support will allow us to introduce rugby to kids at minimal cost." Players and parents interested in minor rugby can contact Chris Collison at 238-6573 or Maggie Smillie at 235-2531. Ritchie hits 100 KIPPEN — On Feb. 11, the Kippen Gun Club was holding its regular Saturday afternoon skeet shoot. Throughout the winter months the club holds a high average competition which includes 12, 20, 28 and 410 gauge. The members shoot their preferred gauges and record the best score out of 50 targets they can hit that day. Fourteen year old Jordan Ritchie of Hensall was shooting his 20 gauge Beretta shotgun and carded a perfect 50. In a regular competi- tion the event comprises of 100 targets so he decided to see if he could hit the illusive 100 straight. Ritchie nailed the next 50 to record his 100. Ritchie is the youngest member of the Kippen Gun Club to hit 100 straight targets in skeet. The members of the Kippen Gun Club con- gratulate Ritchie on this fine accomplishment and wish him continued suc- cess. Fastball pitcher needed CREDITON - The Crediton junior/intermediate girls fastball team is looking for a competitive fastball pitcher for its tri -county tier two team. The league begins at the end of April and will finish up by the end of August. Travel distances range from Dorchester, St. Thomas, Strathroy, Crediton and areas in between. If you are interested in joining the team, please con- tact Deb Lord at 234-6396. Aveleigh Keller takes aim at a throw from Derrick Leenders during practice at a spring training baseball clinic at Exeter Public.The free clinic is being run Wednesday nights from 7 to 8:30 p.m. for children born in 1998, 1999 and 2000. For more information contact Dave Reid at 235-4154 or 235-0670.(photo/Pat Bolen) Exeter figure skating EXETER — Exeter figure skaters were at several competitions recently including the Great Lakes Winter Skating Competition Jan. 13-15. Results for the event were as follows: • Starskate senior silver -Sarah Walker Hill -third, Justine Sheppard -fourth • Starskate senior bronze -Melissa Barker -third, Abbey Oke -third; • Starskate gold triathlon - Michelle Roy -seventh; • Starskate junior bronze - Mackenzie Holtzmann-second; • Starskate pre -preliminary -Will Kwajafa-third, Sarah Kwajafa; • WO pre preliminary A -Kathleen Gregus-fourth; • WO pre preliminary A - Samantha McCarter -first; • WO pre preliminary B-Kristie Dietrich -sixth; • WO preliminary B- Kaleigh Smith -third • WO preliminary B -Katrina jeromkin-second; • WO junior bronze -Alyssa Becker -third; • WO preliminary A -Amanda Kelland-first At the Lyle McPhedran Memorial Invitational Skating Competition in Hamilton Feb. 3-5, results were as follows: • Starskate junior bronze - Mackenzie Holtzmarm-first; • Starskate senior bronze Abbey Oke -fourth; • Starskate senior silver -Silver Walker Hill -fourth, Justine Sheppard -fifth; • WO pre -preliminary B -Rachel Watson -sixth, Kristina Dietrich - fifth; • WO preliminary B-Kyla Hunt Beach -third, Kaleigh Smith -sec- ond, Katrina Jeromkin-first; • WO junior bronze -Alyssa Becker -third; • Canskate-Kristen Brintnell- third; • Preliminary A -Caroline Eineke- 10th; • Amanda Kelland-first. Jets eliminate Milverton By Pat Bolen TIMES -ADVOCATE STAFF LUCAN — "It wasn't a pretty goal but it stood up," was how Lucan/Ilderton Jets general manag- er Rob Andrews described the win- ning goal that advanced Lucan- Ilderton past the Milverton Four Wheel Drives The Jets were in Milverton Saturday night for game three of their series. With eight minutes left in a score- less game, Andrews said Mark Landon was trying to clear the puck out from behind the Milverton net. "It deflected off of about three guys and ended up behind the goal - tender." The Jets were outshot 47-20 but Andrews said goalie Dave Riddell was outstanding to lead them to the win. Andrews said the Jets took a risk going to Milverton for game three Sdo Feb. 15 results 1st high 2nd high 1st solo tie 2nd solo Hidden Score tie Hedy Devine Joe Regier Edith Brintnell John Brintnell Glenn Deitz, Bill Dixon which was scheduled for Lucan Friday night, but was cancelled due to weather conditions. "If they were to win that game that would put them right back in it, but we wanted to get it over with." Andrews added the team is looking forward to playing on the double AA side of the playoffs after winning the A side last season. Facing the Jets in the next round is defending champion Elora with game one in Elora Feb. 24 at 8:30 p.m. Game two is in Lucan Feb. 25 at 8:30 p.m. Andrews said the Rocks are a big team with a powerful offence. "We'll have to have our best game to beat them, I know that," said Andrews. "We'll have to play penalty free games. With a team like that we can't afford to take penalties because they'll capitalize right away...they have been there before and they know how to win." Duplicate Bridge 1st - Edith John 2nd - Linda Marshall 52 48112 3rd - Rosalene & Gladys 4512 Novice win EXETER — The South Huron Novice Local League #1 team posted two wins in its first two playoff games. Friday night, South Huron dominated in Ilderton with a 6- 1 win. Brody Reid opened the scor- ing from Kean Dwyer and Ryan Neeb. Nathan McDonald got two and Dwyer, Bradley Regier and Jacob Hrudka rounded out the scoring. Setting up were Josh Stanlake with three and Dillon Haist, Jared Denotter and Patrick Medd also getting assists. South Huron headed to Parkhill Saturday morning where Parkhill scored three goals in the first period. But once again South Huron's teamwork paid off with goals from Paige Lightfoot with two and singles from Medd, Haist and Regier. Providing assists were Hrudka, Medd, Dwyer and Lightfoot. On defence Harrison Winters, Michelle Miller, Denotter, Hayden Bowman, Ryan Neeb and Denver Homuth gave excellent support to Owen Kuranyi who was strong in net. EXETER • FEB. 15, 2006 Shuffleboard (4 WINS) Marge McCurdy (3 WINS) Sam Skinner Ray Hodgson John Horn Esther Hillman (2 Wins) Don Dawe Geraldine Smith Clare Hayter Aldeen Skinner Frank Phillips Bernice Boogemans Jeanene Tucker Phyllis Case Millie Ross FEBRUARY16 2006 (4 WINs) Lorraine Alexander (3 Wins) Marge McCurdy Ray Hodgson Don Dawe Jean Crerar (2 Wins) Leona Elliott Fred Miller Constance Kernick Esther Hillman Millie Ross 274 304 288 188 152 197 179 143 132 123 115 107 86 82 323 309 258 228 226 233 204 201 163 147