Whltby has earned a great reputation for excellence ln wlnter sports, and if lineups for registration are a fair measure, hockey ls the most popular sport ln town. Recentiy 300 -or more youngsters began their 95-96 hockey season by trylng out for AAA teams, thon a similar number did their best 10 crack AA rosIers. For Ihose whose solf- esteemn was not yet totaIIy depleted, select tryouts thon took place. For parents and athletos alike, these times can be v"r stress- flled. Lot's lake a stop back, stand above the crowd, and s00 if a more ' positive side exists for the two-thirds who don't make the final cut. The Most missing ingredient at team sélections is honesty. Coaches disguise, reaUty in an effort to cushion the blow. For example, a younigster survives through the first cut and reaizes that there are now 32 players vying for 16 positions. But ho is wrongl On an established team, that performed average or above, there are probably as many as 13 players who have a lock on their position so 19 players are challenging for three positions. .A toam may have ail tho spots at a specitic position fille so, roaLticafly, there is no chanc e for someone 10 -make the toamn in thet raIe. And with the large t umouts in many ago groups, Il is not possible'10aoecurately assoss ail positions in the tew practices allowed before culs have 1o ho made. There are many other influences at tryouts that affect selections and most do not rot lect any ilI intent on the part of the coaching staff. ln ail sports at ail levels, making culs is the most stress-fllled time for the coaches as well as the players. Here are few common *tryoutn terms if you dont ke My definition, send me yours): Pencied In - a returning player who has a hold on a position. Il can be erased by a bigger or botter playor. On the bubble - belng considered, oten used when two Whitby Iroquois soccer BOUSE LEAGUE MOSOUIJO BOYS Langue madlmgs u 01A.30 no" Cable 8 2 2 48 Paadhus 6 2 4 52 5dmumdUs 6 3 3 58 DquooU ud 6 3 3 49 WhMbyhyUo< 6 6 0 34 Bradshappu 4 6 2 27 TM 02 4 7 1 45 RandPools 0 il 1is1 Quaderricils pi8IolI Tond Ko)Wuo Coa Shm 2 AdamLibbnC Roy Nkhote Ro.Rpabm plaers have dIfferent talents anid teamn staff must decido whlch wiIl contribute themoot. Remember bubbles are easlly popped. Promlsing - taloned athiete who we'll watch for next year. Unless vory blgor relaed to league executives or sponsors. Package Deal - said most often ot bubble players and reters to 1he positive. contribution of parents, usuà fly measured ln sponsorship, fundralslng, managing andlor a very positive attitude. UtiIity Player - the fnringe player who can play.several positions. Aller high sohool ho wtll probably end Up playlng for a Hydro team. Rôle Player - more valuable with his gloves off than on. Parents are best t0 invost in boxing or actlng lessons. Parents'. Input là welcome - usually retors to am meetings where you should tring your choque book. As for your softfdaugjhter, b. honest, sot obtainable goals and hope we get a couple of new ninks. As a parent, and the most important coach your kid will over have, keep thlngs ln perspective, congratulato your chlld for having the gutst10 put their talent on tho lino, and holp Nimlher retain the confidence tID do Ih again. Local thanks: *To the WMHA executive for hosting the first coach level certi'fication programn in town in the. past four years. * To the women's auilary who usponsoredu the ice and lunch for the clinic. * To every athlote who tried out, f you made Rl, roprosent us well;, if you didn<t, havo a lot of fun whorever you play. *To coaching staff who plan their tryouts wel and take the Uime 10 show respect for the athletes thoy have b culit Boo: *To whoevor made the decision to keep the snack bar ai Brooklin closod duning tryouts, may you have 10 drink your own cotfee. * To any coach who'doesn't consider the dignity of the athletos trying out. DasvidCrabbe 2 LUC Ouellefte Brandon Julian Mt NkHardy IefflIInl playolla sept 9 Whitby Lions Club Kristpan Puhm Nicilaveiiw 2 Silver Butets Luc Ouellette Panthers 2 Dupant Canada TonM Kokologos2 Ross Reftsna Comisltion umein-inals Sept. 9 RogersCable Bary Coyne RobutJedinak 2 Team#2 MlatilMcHardy 2 Androw Kelly Graham Watt Grsshoppers 5 Rand Pools Dale Bull 3 an Archambauft Fkmtte Hurst 2 Steiven Hall Camlouhip Rfia sept 9 WhitbyLions Club NicholasVerlwyl .lonathon Nacolpoulos 2 Panthers Toni Kokologos comion oefinal R and Pools sept 9 Team #2 lat Mcllardy 2 Andrew Kelly Kyle Pollock 4 Grasahoppers Michael Muir 2 Robert Shef han 4 Team #2 Whitby Free Press. Wednesday, Octobor 4, 1995. Page 15 Co CH ING FUR KIDS by Joe Millage Whitby McDonalds majýor novice AAA hockey team overpowered Peteîborough 11-2 Satuirday night. Captain Liam Reddox exploded for six goals, Michael McKenzie had three and Bobby Scott and Matt Snowden one each. Brandon Davis had four assista, Jason Velachich and Kenny Henry two each, Snowden one. The defensive forces of Nicolas Cotter, Kyle O'Brien, Tim Liske, Jason King, Randy Walton and Femi Amurawaiye- held Peterborough to one goal mn eight power play attempts. Goalie Kyle Clancy faced 28 shots. Other team members include Aaron Balcom, Steven Seedhouse and goalie Geoff Niblett. Coach is John Velacich, assistant coaches Scott Davis and Stu Seedhouse,- goalie coach S&fl± Snowden, traîner, Kevin O'Brien and team manager Jim Snowden. split The Whitby major novice AA hockey team started the 1995-96 season on a winning note as they defeated archrival Pickering 2-0. After a scoreless first period Tyrler Nealy scored the first goal of the season as he jammed home a rebound off an Andrew Meadows shot. Matt .Goodwin also had -an assist. Jutin Fox scored into the empty net with less than 10 seconds on the dock. Kevin Rumpel s et up the insurance goal *on his clearing attempt. The defensive corp of Rumpel, Cameron Cassidy, Dustin Cunning, Josh Mfiller, Michael Ricica' and Jordan Fitzgerald hada strong game. Jordan Callaghan and Justin White stopped ail,13 Pickering shots to gain the shutout. Wildcats were not as successful in their second home game, losing 3-0 to Belleville. The remainder of the 1995-96 roster -consists of forwards Zack Greer,- Dean Seton, Stephen Foston, Matthew Anderson and Andrew Laramy. The coaching staff consists of head coach John Fox, assistant coach's Bob Anderson and Rick White, tramner Russ Seton and manager Bob Laramy. The Whitby team is sponsored by Recycle Filter Corp. Shutout for atomns The Hawkeyes atom football team improved their record to 3-1 by shutting out North York Bandits 26-O. Whitby running backs Jonathon Trendos and David Norman scored Hughes leadspeewees WIhitby's mAjor. peewee AA outahot in the gaine. Scoring for hockey team began the regular Whltby were Chris Trinkunas, on season with a tough 2-1 vlctory a great solo effort, and Marc over Belleville. Cipparone with an assist from Lue Goaltender Josh Hughes was Chiasson. the star as Whitby was badly Other team members are Paul _________________Tait, Chris Van Dusen, Ryan I Mendes, Matt Rao, Mike i Thornton, Kyle Ruttan, Bryan *~ ~ »Rourke, Andrew Allison, Reece IRobertson, Grant Howe, Sean The Whitby major bantam AA hockey team, sponsored by Foran Disposal Corpora*tion, completed their home opener with a solid win over Belleville. Injuries and suspensions had the Whitby bendih down to 12 skaters at the start of fixe game;- However, three power' plays cl1icked as Wildcats skated to a 4-1 win. Scoring for Whitby were Luke Power with two, Ryan McArthur and Brion Hendry. Paul Heinrich had three assista, Derek Ackford two. Sean Tremaine- was solid between the pipes. i FAMILY GL 15 Hoe a 15 miles north of Whîtby on Lakendge Rd. For more information cali 655-3091 Available For Thanksgîvîng HOMEMADE APPLE & PUMPKIN PIES 5 Varieties of Apples Pumpkins e Preserves Fresh Vegetables cn z bcoc I L x Tr Vanii~IIiIi 2WARREN RDn a eCONSUMER DR. e uale- SSSsSSSSu Tryouts are trying Bantiaims Wîn 0opener toý Vîctory Holmes, Ilana Bloom and Stephanie Linkiater. Coaching staff members are Doug Eourke, Roy Pappmn,. Peter Mendes, Dwayne Humte and Guy Connelly. The Whitby team, sponsored by Crow's Sports, te holding a golf tournamnent.at the Oshawa Airport Club on Saturday, Oct. 21. For information or tickets, contact Rod Cipparone at 579-5565.