Loading...
The Huron Expositor, 1990-03-21, Page 10OA T THE HURON EXPOSITOR, ,MARCH .2i. "Just an exce LET THE GAMES BEGIN - Janet Buchanan, Chairperson for the 1990 Provincial Broomball Championships, wishes the teams well at the opening ceremonies. Joining her on stage were local dignitaries and officials from' the local and Provin- cial broomball organizations. The tournament, hosting over 650 broomball players from Intermediate and Elite teams province - wide, took place in the Clinton and Seaforth arenas this past weekend and welcomed close to 3000 spectators. Elliott photo. THIS WEEK IN SWEPT AWAY - A player from the Waterloo Intermediate women's team swipes at the ball while a Parr Line player sticks close to her heels. Seaforth's Parr Line won this game 2-1 against Waterloo on Friday morning, going on the two more semi-final games before being eliminated 2-1 by Barrie Flea Market on Saturday night. Elliott photo. Janet Buchanan can be forgiven for feel- ing a little "numb" this week. The Chairperson of the 1990 Ontario Broomball Championships, held this past weekend in Seaforth and Clinton, Mrs. Buchanan was still reeling on Monday after wrapping up an extremely successful three days of broomball action. The tour- nament saw over 650 players and coaches from all over 'the province descend on the region for high calibre competition. The play-offs started bright and early at 8 a.m. on Friday, with Seaforth's own women's Intermediate team, Parr Line, on the ice.. Janet Buchanan not only oversaw HOT PURSUIT - Gl'enda Shaput of Seaforth Parr Line is stickless but determined as she fights for the ball with a Waterloo rival. Parr Line defeated Waterloo 2-1 in the first round of Intermediate women's play at the 1990 Provincial Broomball Championships. Elliott photo. ,s11IIJ%,1kicci, JR. D .+ OCKEY CLUB requires a GENERAL MANAGER & COACH for the 1990-1991 SEASON interested persons for either of these positions please apply in writing to: Seaforth Ceirotenaires Jr, ockey Club, Box 74, Seaforth, Ontario NOK 1WO before March 31. 1990, io SIT ELECTRIC LTD. 2294222 *Electrical Contracting & aintenance *Electric motor sales & service *Pole Line Construction *Bucket Truck Service •24 Hour Emergency Service 1-800-265-2938. ca a til after 6:00 PM Call TOM RAPSON 527-1643 all of the weekend's activities, she also took time off to coach Parr Line - her own team - to semi-final action before they were eliminated on Saturday evening by Barrie Flea Market. Friday night's opening ceremonies were a gala affair, with all of the players and officials massed on the ice to witness the official opening face-off by Seaforth junior broomballplayers Dan Huggin and Pam Carter. The stands were packed for most of the games. Mrs. Buchanan notes that the statistics for the weekend won't be available for a week or two, but estimates that between 2,700 and 3,000 spectators took in the games between the two arenas. Sunday's championship games at the Seaforth arena drew record crowds. "The guys at the arena were just stan- lding there with their mouths open," she . The men's and women's Elite champion- ships were captured respectively by Em - bruin Plumbing and Alfred Sports, the 1° 9 Canadian championship teams. Watson Lumber from Sarnia battled to first place in the women's Intermediate division, while the Embrum Blackhawks took home Me men's Intermediate trophy. The weekend iIe'ht"teff with only, a few minor hitches.'1146Whed• t}'ansforrner-in Clinton was re ii 0d' within 20' minutes; and warm weather'neessitated a flooding of the Seaforth rink on Saturday afternoon. The schedule was only behind by half an hour by 6 p.m. on Saturday, .quite a feat for a tournament of this size. POMP AND CEREMONY - Over 650 players, coaches and officials jammed the ice at the Seaforth arena for the 1990 Provincial Broomball Championships open- ing ceremonies on Friday night. The men's Elite team from Thunder Bay makes their way past the Seaforth and Clinton Legion color guard. Elliott photo. The event was operated on a break-even basis, and Mrs. Buchanan has high hopes for the financial status of the tournament. "We're not going to lose a lot of money, if we lose any at all." At the opening ceremonies, Mrs. Buchanan thanked the over 150 volunteers who were invaluable in the running of the tournament. "The key word this weekend is sport- smanship," she stressed to the players, citing 'the Olyiiipie creed 'that' the in'ipor- tauce lies not in winning, but in participating. With this in mind, the 1990 Provincial Broomball Championships were an une- qualled success for all involved. Furthering our co l.mitt the Huron Cow ty far YDE e II er. t; to ARM JJi ENT is pleased to announce we are your new sales.and service dealer for s. NSALL cH L Let Me Help You.. • Choose the right used machine for your farm or budget GET THE BEST PRICE FROM HYDE'S AND GEHL ON NEW... Flail Choppers Forage Boxes Forage Harvesters Hay Rakes Manure Spreaders Mix -Alts Mower Conditioners Round Balers Running Gears Skid Loaders J HWY. 4 TO CLINTON s Tom Pollard, Sales Rep-, Res. 523-9166 RICHMOND ST. N. QUEEN ST. �\ rA :4 Pat INNIIIIII/I!/I!I//jltttittinl,„ )1nl? r ;.nij�,-c,� t: `` fir` r))) ;r �i1�l l►Illty � t NEED SERVICE? can Hyde's - for Gehl Parts and reliable warranty service. HYDE BROS, u HURON TRACTOR Sales Department Blyth 523-4244 1-800-265-9002 KING ST. (MAIN ST.) '111 HWY. 4 TO EXErER FARM EQUIPMENT. 81 Wellington St.......Hensall 262-2605 1