The Castor Review, September, 1981 7 Ramblings It's gotta be up there...somewhere WHERE'S THE BALL? CFRA's Cindy White (left), and Shelley Emond (centre) seem to be star- ing into space as they await pitch during an exhibi- tion game in Russell which opened the 3rd Annual Lob Ball Tournament in late August. J.C. Empey, pictured at right, enjoys a laugh while stepping into the batter's box. (Gary Ris photos) Sportlight 'Soccer bounces up in Metcalfe By Garey Ris Metcalfe and area youngsters have yet another team sport to en- joy, thanks to two community- minded residents. Barry Dawson and Bill Brad- bury coach the Metcalfe Matadors, a boys and girls soccer team for children in the 8-14 year- ' old bracket. This international sport, known for its furious pace and tremen- dous excitement, is in its second year of operation here. The cost so far has been minimal, only $26 for two soccer balls. The Saturday morning practice attracts 30 fun-seeking kids, will- ing to learn the basics of the game and something-to do during the summer months when school is out. The Carleton Board of Education gave permission to the Matadors to use the field. LOT OF FUN "There is a need for this type of Operation with such a low operating cost,' Dawson said. "The players are having a lot of fun and are really enthused about the game."' Team players were elected to a committee which holds meetings to discuss various aspects of the organization, fund-raising events and upcoming games. George Wright, 12, is the president; Pen- ny Hind, 10; vice-president; Mike Stachon, 11, secretary-teasurer; Stephen Turley, 12, equipment manager and Brad Dow, 12 is assistant equipment manager. Dawson is easy on his players but won't tolerate laziness. If a player fails to show for practices, that player won't see action in the next game. : "We stress sportsmanship and good, clean fun," he said. '""We haven't had any injuries yet and hope we don't get any."' Bradbury, like Dawson played soccer when he was in school. He played for the Richmond junior team in England while Dawson played at another school. Brad- bury said he enjoys teaching the game to youngsters. 'The kids have a lot of fun on the field and I like teaching them," he said. "It's nice to put something back in the comm Metcalfe's co-educational soccer team picture. Youngsters expressed great interest in the soccer program which costs patiiclpants much less than' most other sports. Soccer has enjoyed an enor- mous boost in popularity in North America in the last few years, due to lower cost and fewer injuries than most team sports and the ~ North American Soccer League, with five teams located in Canada including the Montreal Manic, the Toronto Blizzard and the Van- couver Whitecaps. "*You'll have something in com- mon if you visit: another country," he said. "Almost everyone has played the game dur- ing their 'life and it gives you something to talk about." NOT JUST SOCCER After the two-hour morning. workout, the kids usually take a quick dip in the pool at either the Bradbury's or the Dawson's. A barbeque was held a few week's ago by the coaches and attended by most of the players. 'The Matadors will help open the Metcalfe Fair Oct. 2 by play- ing a game between the baseball diamonds. Dawson said he will answer any question regarding the game of soccer and its rules. The Matadors should, prove to be a worthy attraction. Dressed in their flashy red and _ black uniforms, (road. colors are gold and black) the teams should pro- vide local soccer fans with an entertaining brand of play. 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District 4 of the ODMHA has decided: to form the following teams of 'AA' calibre for the 1981/82 season -- Major Pee Wee, Major Bantam and Major Midget. Minor.teams in the above groupings i.e., those comprised of players in the first year of their age group may also be considered depending on the interest shown. The formation of these teams ~ has been endorsed by the District 4 Executive which is comprised of representatives from the Russell, Metcalfe & District, finally Osgoode/Rideau, Richmond, Stittsville, West Carleton, Almonte/Pakenham, Perth, Lanark and Carleton Place Associations. The teams will play a 30-36 game league schedule in the Ot- tawa and District Minor Hockey League. The majority of the 10 teams in this league are in the _cities of Kanata, Nepean, Ottawa and Gloucester although in certain divisions Hull, Gatineau, Cumberland and Cornwall are also represented. Teams in this league will be limited to a max- imum of five tournaments this year. At this point in time it is hoped to acquire a block of ice for home league games at an arena which is central within the District. Prac- tices will be rotated throughout District 4 as ice can be obtained. It is hoped to schedule practices of 1 1/2 hours duration so that fewer trips for practices will be required. The teams will be selected at the conclusion of a two-week tryout camp which will be held early in September. No firm commitment for ice has been received yet but it is hoped that the tryout camp will be held in a central location with workouts of 4 hours per group per week for 2 weeks. . 445-5488. Russell Minor Hockey Association NOTICE The RMHA is looking for coaches in both 'A' and 'B' levels in the Novice, Pee Wee, Atom, Bantam, Midget and Juvenile Divisions. You must have a Level Il Coaching Certificate or, if not, be willing to take the prescribed course. Those interested are asked to call Judy Straby, Secretary RMHA, at 445-5216 or have Wade at *Non-Residents will be levied. renting party. 445-2050. NOTICE Russell Recreation Association .1981-1982 Ice and Hall Rental Rates ICE RENTAL: Ice Rental Consists of: HOCKEY -- 50 Minutes constitutes 1 hour rental ~ BROOMBALL -- 60 Minutes constitutes 1 hour rental RATES: *Local (Residents) *Each organization, team, or individual renting is responsible for moving nets and setting nets up after ice has been flooded. Should the organization wish arena staff to move nets, an additional $5.00 per rental hour charge HALL RENTAL: The cost per hall rental is $235.00 The above fee includes hall set-up and clean-up, and dispenser mix only. - As per L.L.B.O. Regulations bar closes at 1:00 a.m. sharp and all evidence of. service and consump- tion of liquor shall be removed by 1:30 a.m. by the Ice and hall rental arrangements can be made by calling the Dr. F. Kinnaird Community Centre at $43.00 per hour $47.00 per hour RECREATION 85 ASSOCIATION