SportsXpress Windsor Jan/Feb 2016

Hall of Fame welcomes Atogwe and Carlini

F. J. Brennan Centre of Excellence

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Up-to-date information on what is happening 14 | U. of Windsor track coaches off to the World IAAF Jr. Championships

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WMHA’s Cans & Coats drive was a success — thanks!

Former Windsor Valiants star gives back Forest Glade Baseball — serving the community for over 45 years

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Windsor Men’s Basketball team battling to stay on top Learn while you play your sport St. Clair volleyball women are ready to step it up St. Clair College Saints Women’s Basketball

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Jan/Feb 2016 PUBLISHERS Linda Miklas

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EDITOR Gord Dearborn GRAPHIC DESIGN Alyssa MacLeod CONTRIBUTORS Chris Apthorp, Stephen Fields, Dean

Lapierre, Michelle Gaune, Chris Dixon, Jimmy El-Turk, Elisa Mitton, University of Windsor, Bravo Ballet Company, OCAA Central Office, St. Clair Athletic Dept., Wren-Gioia Dosant, Vasilii Semenov, Windsor/Essex County Sports Hall of Fame, various sports enthusiasts and the SportsXpress team.

PHOTO Dave Pickford, Elisa Mitton, CONTRIBUTORS Robert Raymond, Vasilii Semenov,

Hall of Fame welcomes Atogwe and Carlini Submitted by the Windsor/Essex County Sports Hall of Fame The Windsor/Essex County Sports Hall of Fame is a non-profit sports heritage organization that celebrates and honours the remarkable sporting achievements of local athletes and builders. Two standout athletes from the well-rounded Class of 2015 were officially inducted into the Hall at its 35th Annual Induction Ceremony & Sports Gala this past October.

Oshiomogho Atogwe

Marla Carlini

Oshiomogho (O.J.) Atogwe had an impressive and lengthy career at football’s highest level of play, the NFL. After strong development years at Herman Secondary School in Windsor, Atogwe accepted a full scholarship to Stanford University, captaining the team in his senior year. Selected by the St. Louis Rams in the 2005 NFL Draft, he became the team’s starting free safety in his third year. Atogwe continued to evolve into one of the top free safeties in the NFL, leading the NFC in interceptions in 2008. After six years with the Rams, Atogwe spent time with the Washington Redskins, and finished his outstanding playing career with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2012.

Maria Carlini was ranked the best high school volleyball player in Canada by the time she graduated from St. Thomas of Villanova High School in LaSalle. She went on to captain the Canadian Youth National Team in 2002. Her sporting career took her to the University of Wisconsin where she reached one Final Four, and two Elite Eights with over 1,000 kills, a Big Ten “Athlete of the Week” award, and numerous all-tournament selections.

She received the coveted “Steve Lowe Award” as top female athlete in 2005, and served as the Badgers’ team captain in her senior year.

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WMHA’s Cans & Coats drive was a success — thanks!

Submitted by Dean Lapierre

On December 6, the Windsor Minor Hockey Association (WMHA) held its 45th annual Tyke/Novice Christmas party & Can/Coat drive at the Adie Knox arena.

I would like to thank some people for making this day so rewarding: • The Windsor Spitfires organization, specifically Logan Stanley (#17) and Jalen Chatfield (#51) who attended the event along with the team’s mascot, Bomber. The kids loved having these guys on the ice with them!

• All the players and parents who brought in can and coats and a special thank you to Chantel Burns for collecting cans and coats from the Atom and Peewee house divisions.

(The Unemployed Help Centre put these items to great use.)

• All the WMHA Board members who came out and helped and special acknowledgement to Ken Mercer for playing the jolly one and Dave Pickford for taking all the pictures.

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for pictures of the celebration, www.wmha.net

Day of Champions Also, we are looking for sponsors for our upcoming Day of Champions being held this year on March 6. Sponsorship is only $100. You can send payment by cheque (payable to WMHA) along with a business card, to P.O. Box 713, Station “A”, Windsor Ontario, N9A-6N4, before March 1.

Thank you — let’s keep hockey growing!

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Former Windsor Valiants star gives back Submitted by Wren-Gioia Dosant Miah-Marie Langlois has always enjoyed the game of basketball. She began her career with the Windsor Valiants travel program, played with Core City Hoops and attended Catholic Central High School. Langlois turned down several U.S. scholarships to stay at home and attend the University of Windsor, turning the program into a dynasty with four consecutive National championships.

Chantal Vallee, Head Coach of the University of Windsor women’s team says, “She is a classic point guard, who can score, defend, and make other players around her better. She is an incredibly hard worker and will be a fantastic pro!”

In 2013, Langlois earned a spot on Canada’s developmental team, graduating to the National team the following year. In 2015, she captured gold medals with wins over the United States in the Pan Am Games and Cuba

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in the FIBA Americas Championship, earning her to a trip to the Rio Olympics this summer with the Canadian team.

In 2014, Langlois turned pro and accepted a position with LF Basket Norrbotten of the Swedish league. She was named Eurobasket.com best guard, best import and the league’s Player of the Year. She is currently averaging 14 points, 4.2 assists and 2.1 steals per

game for Dynamo-GUVD Novosibirsk in Russia.

Langlois returned home for the holidays and hosted a basketball clinic at her Alma Mater for current Windsor Valiants players.

“The game of basketball has given me many opportunities in life. It’s only right to give back,” says Langlois.

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Come swim with us Article and photo submitted by Vasilii Semenov

Perhaps you are a parent wanting to help your children learn to swim, already a confident swimmer keen to swim competitively, or an experienced masters swimmer or triathlete? Whatever your competitive goals, the Windsor Essex Swim Team (WEST) can offer you an outstanding program in a friendly, club atmosphere. Head Coach Andrei Semenov leads an enthusiastic team that creates a challenging, stimulating and supportive development environment where swimmers from all backgrounds can fulfill their aspiration to swim competitively and achieve the highest level of their potential.

WEST competitors have achieved frequent success at the regional, national and international levels. Windsor has become one of the most successful clubs in Ontario, with a growing reputation. We are a proud club focused on competitive development, and we believe that every swimmer can gain enjoyment, confidence, fitness, and friendship from taking part in the sport of swimming.

Recent achievements of Windsor Essex Swim Team Seven WEST swimmers qualified for the Olympic Trials that will take place at the Pan-American pool in Toronto in April 2016.

WEST accomplishments in the past three years: • finished first at the Western Ontario Championships (2013, 2014, 2015) • finished first at the Ontario Team Championships Division 1 (2013) • finished in the top five at the Eastern Canadian Championships (2013, 2014) • had more than 50 swimmers qualified for Provincial Championships • one WEST swimmer has already qualified for FINA SC World Championships in 2016 • had a gold medalist at the World University Games (2015) • won five gold medals at Pan-American Festival (2014) • won 14 medals at the International Children Games (2013, 2015) • three Masters swimmers won medals at FINA World Championships (2014, 2015) • 14 Masters won medals at Canadian Masters National Championships (2013, 2014, 2015)

We are proud of our Stroke Development Program that has consistently secured a place at the top of the St. Claire Erie Aquatic League since we joined in 2002. We are delighted to also have strong representation at Masters events around Canada and around the world.

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Invitation to Join Us Anyone interested in becoming part of Bravo Ballet Company 2016, please call 519-730-1866 or email us at info@thecatzmeow. ca. Rehearsals begin in January.

We will be celebrating our fifth anniversary in 2016!

Ballet encourages self-discipline, patience and body awareness Submitted by the Bravo Ballet Company Bravo Ballet Company is proud to have been a part of our Amherstburg Community since 2011. We are excited to share the history and knowledge of classical ballet with you. Our Company members range from ages seven and up. In November, we had the pleasure of sharing the whimsical story of Coppelia with the community. From adorable rag dolls to extravagant “pas de deux” performances, this enchanted tale of childhood fantasy, love and laughter, entertained all ages in the audience.

Bravo Ballet Company (BBC) is under the Artistic Direction of Miss Andrea Stafford, who has been teaching classical ballet to students all over Southwestern Ontario for nearly 40 years. She was the owner and director of “Andrea Stafford’s School of Dance” for over two decades, taught dance for the Performing Arts Program at St. Clair College, and is the leading educator and coach for the Windsor Essex County Region’s most esteemed, certified Cecchetti ballet instructors.

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and talented Miss Ena Monteleone.

Monteleone has performed in numerous Ballets and was a member of the Windsor Ballet Company under the direction of Miss Janice Brode. She has travelled all over the world dancing and learning. She is influenced by her life experiences and her expertise as one of the leading yoga instructors in the area. Ena holds her Level 3 Teachers Certificate and is the owner of “Love it Yoga,” a yoga studio in Amherstburg. Ena is very knowledgeable and always has a great perspective of how to explore movement and take the company to the next level.

The principal of BBC is Catherine Cristofaro. Ballet has been one of her “true loves” since her very first class 25 years ago when she was 10.

Ballet is hard and beautiful at the same time. It is black and white; there is no grey in ballet. That is why I think so many dancers feel like they are actually accomplishing something when they study this classical art form. They master the patterns. “Check!” They

maintain turn out while they execute everything. “Check!” Their posture stays properly aligned during execution of all movements. “Check!” They are smiling.

“Check!” The list goes on… Ballet dancers have an amazing foundation for all types of dance. It encourages self-discipline, patience and body awareness. This style of dance is great for people of all ages, from preschoolers to adults.

BBC encompasses all this and more.

Our dancers train two to three hours every week as a company on top of their regular weekly lessons. BBC dancers also get some acting direction under the tutelage of Mr Stephen Scott, an amazing drama educator who also starred in the ballet.

We train our dancers to do things properly and whole-heartedly. I am proud of them and all that our entire cast has achieved this year. The artistic directors and I have loved working together on our amazing ballet production, Coppelia. I am so grateful for each and every set of hands, every brain, and every heart involved in bringing my vision to life!

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Windsor Men’s Basketball team battling to stay on top Submitted by Elisa Mitton

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Proudly sponsored by Devin Financial This season, the Windsor Lancer Men’s Basketball team is under new leadership with Interim Head Coach Ryan Steer. Steer took over for Head Coach Chris Oliver, who announced this past June that he was taking a one-year sabbatical. Steer is a former OUA allstar and captained the Lancers to their last provincial championship in 2007.

Halfway through the 2015/16 season, Steer and the Lancers sit tied for first place in the OUA West Division with a 4 – 3 record.

“At the break, we are where we want to be in terms of our division. We sit in first place in the West, and have played a competitive schedule thus far,” said Steer. “Record wise, we would like to have one or two more wins, but we are

looking to constantly improve on the foundation put in place during the first semester.”

The second half of the season sees the Lancers play the bulk of their schedule as they once again battle for a coveted spot at the national championships in March.

“We expect to compete for first place in our division and the opportunity to host a playoff game,” Steer continued.

“We need to stay healthy, with our guys working hard and competing every day, in practice and during games. If things go to plan, we hope to be battling for a spot in the OUA Final Four, with a berth to Nationals on the line.”

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Learn while you play your sport Submitted by Stephen Fields Students across Windsor-Essex now have the chance to pursue their passion by devoting their attention to their sport of choice while earning their education.

Launched in the fall of 2014, the F. J. Brennan Centre of Excellence and Innovation operates three sports academies at the newly renovated, stateof-the-art Central Park Athletics facility.

We offer students from grades 7 through 12 the opportunity to develop their skills in hockey, soccer, and baseball.

“This is not just for elite athletes,” says Kevin Hamlin, the academy’s principal.

“We’ve got kids from house leagues all the way up to AAA enrolled here. Our ultimate goal is to develop life skills and produce confident, well-rounded, young graduates who make a lasting commitment to healthy, active living and lifelong learning.”

The academy is open access, which means anyone throughout Windsor-Essex can attend. Student athletes enrolled in

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the program attend either Corpus Christi Middle School (grades 7 and 8) or F. J. Brennan Catholic High School, which are both located in the same east Windsor building, a mere 10-minute bus ride away from our facility.

Our students earn physical education credits while developing their skills in their favourite sport under the tutelage of highly credentialed staff. After practicing on the ice, or in the indoor batting cages and soccer pitches, they can grab a quick shower and head in to one of the classrooms located right at Central Park for their regular academic instruction.

At lunchtime, they’re bussed back to school, or from the school to Central Park, depending on their schedule.

“These student athletes are really making the most of this opportunity,” says Hamlin, who is also the head coach of the University of Windsor Men’s Hockey team. “Students who lead active, healthy

lifestyles are more inclined to perform better scholastically, and by pursuing their passion in an environment that places a premium on achievement, they become more engaged with their studies, and more likely to achieve their academic goals.”

The hockey academy, accredited by Hockey Canada, was launched first, with soccer and baseball added the following year. Hockey students have already played host to an impressive A-list of visitors including Chris Pronger, Pavel Datsyuk, and Pat Stapleton. On a recent trip to Toronto and Buffalo, they got to meet with Mike Babcock and Dion Phaneuf, skate with the Canadian 2016 World Junior team, and take in a Sabres game.

“People from my generation only dreamed of having an opportunity like this,” says Hamlin. “We expect enrolment to increase significantly as more people hear about what we have to offer here.”

sports@school Our ultimate goal is to develop life skills and produce confident, well-rounded, young graduates who make a lasting commitment to healthy, active living and lifelong learning.

-Kevin Hamlin, Principal of the F. J. Brennan Centre of Excellence and Innovation

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Visit www.wecdsb.on.ca and follow the “Sport Academies� link, or call Principal Kevin Hamlin at (519) 945-2351 ext. 2304

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Now’s a great time to join our football program

Submitted by Michelle Gaune and Chris Dixon

The Windsor Essex Football League (WEFL) is a not-for-profit youth football league for children ages five through 14.

WEFL strives to utilize the game of football to introduce the concepts of teamwork, respect, discipline, sportsmanship, hard work, excellence, and fairness in developing our young players into productive adults.

We had over 300 kids register in 2015 and hope to see our league expand into the county of Windsor Essex this year. Our league is run by a handful of volunteers and we even offer volunteer hours for our

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local teens. What a great way to earn your hours!

On November 14, the WEFL’s Championship games were played at the Windsor Stadium and our Bantam level was able to finish under the lights. Getting the opportunity to play under the lights is an experience that many of these kids would not get anywhere else. This coming season we are hoping to offer this same experience to more of our divisions.

WEFL also spent some time focusing on the needs of families in our community and raised over 1,200 can goods for a local

food bank through our pass, punt, and kick competition. Our kids were excited in helping this way and we look forward to doing this again in 2016.

Our registration is now open and we are offering an early bird price of $175 for the entire month of January. Funding is available for those who qualify. We provide the equipment. Practices begin in August with games running September through November.

For more info, visit our website at wefl.com or information and keep an eye out for our free football camps starting in June 2016!

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St. Clair volleyball women are ready to step it up

Submitted by Jimmy El-Turk The St. Clair College Women’s Volleyball team wrapped up its first semester with a big road win at Fanshawe to improve their record to 5 – 4, good enough for fifth place in the OCAA West Division. With a firstyear Head Coach in Jimmy El-Turk, along with three first-year assistant coaches, the athletes have gone through a transition period and are starting to hit their stride.

Second-year outside hitter Shalena Horst leads the Saints offensively averaging

3.5 points per set and leads the OCAA in service aces with 31. Our team captain, Helen Wiebe is a fourth-year outside hitter who has expanded her game this season, becoming a more well-rounded player.

Wiebe is second on the team in kills, attempts, aces, digs, blocks, and points per set.

Coach Jimmy El-Turk says, “The ladies have done a great job of being patient with the coaching staff, knowing that

we have been taking things slow. We are starting to play a better brand of volleyball and the athletes are much more familiar with both our defensive and offensive systems. I think the ladies are poised for a big second-half push and we are looking forward to playing our best volleyball come playoff time.”

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Repeat Rebel win Submitted by the SportsXpress Team Holy Names High School junior boys recently earned back-to-back titles in the annual Riverside Secondary Rebel basketball tournament. This year’s tournament, held December 11 and 12, featured 16 teams. The boys faced WF Herman Secondary in the championship game and emerged victorious 48 – 33.

With 15 years of high school coaching

experience, Holy Names Coach Dan Devin, has been with the school’s junior team for four years. When asked what the team’s biggest strength is, Coach Devin said, “We have a lot of talented players.”

As for the biggest challenge, he noted, “Getting the team to play consistently up to its capabilities and developing team chemistry.”

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U. of Windsor track coaches off to the World IAAF Jr. Championships University of Windsor Track & Field Head Coach Brett Lumley and Assistant Coach Kurt Downes have been named to the Canadian coaching staff for the 2016 IAAF World Junior Championships, as announced by Athletics Canada in December.

Lumley will serve as head coach while Downes will serve as jumps and combinedevents coach for the Canadian team at the championships, which will take place in July 2016. A location for the event is still being determined as Kazan, Russia, the original host of the event, had to back out.

“It is a tremendous honour to once again represent my country at such a prestigious meet,” Lumley said. “I am excited to work with some of the best athletes in the

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country and to show the world what we can do.”

This is the fifth time that Lumley has represented the Red & White, having previously been a part of national team staff at the 2014 IAAF World Junior Championships, the 2001 World Youth championships, and the 2007 & 2009 FISU World University Games. This is the fourth time Downes will represent Canada at the IAAF Championships as a member of the coaching staff, in addition to appearances at the Pan Am Junior Championships and Canada Summer Games.

Joining Devin behind the bench were Mike Chalut and Jordan Brescacin. The team finished the 2015 calendar year undefeated with a record of four wins and no losses and is now looking for a strong finish to the regular season and shooting for another SWOSSAA victory.

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Forest Glade Baseball serving the community for over 45 years Submitted by Chris Apthorp

Local and community organizations are the heart of a neighbourhood. Since 1970, the Forest Glade Baseball League (FGBL) has been a fixture in the community serving over 500 youth and adults every season. With dedicated divisions for every age range in your family, there is definitely something for everyone.

On any given night in the summer, you can hear laughter and cheering echoing from the parks throughout the neighborhoods. Our league motto, “Where fun comes first,” stands out apart from everything when you see the smiles of the players enjoying the sport of baseball.

Having no residency restrictions and the lowest registration rates in the city, allow FGBL to be truly a unique and family-oriented organization. From regular house-league divisions to a competitive All-Star Select program, players have a range of things to choose from. Players are able to develop their skills while playing with their friends and having fun.

In addition to the playing time, there are also special events throughout the season. Days like Parade Day, Trophy Day and our annual Tigers trip help to make FGBL very successful every season.

Registration is now open via our website and in person on February 6 from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. at the Forest Glade Community Centre.

For more information visit www.forestgladebaseball.com or call Beth at (519) 979-1549.

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St. Clair College Saints Women’s Basketball Submitted by the OCAA Central Office and St. Clair Athletic Dept.

By the December break, the St. Clair College Women’s Basketball team had a record of 7 – 2, good enough to place it in a tie for second in the West Region of theOntario Colleges Athletic Association (OCAA) standings. The Lady Saints are playing for a national title this season and, so far, are receiving high marks for their play.

The Saints saw their six-game winning streak snapped with a 60 – 54 loss to Fanshawe in St. Clair’s final game of 2015.

Fanshawe, Mohawk and St. Clair all went 1 – 1 against each other in the first half, so it’s only fitting they are all tied with each other in the standings at the break.

Fifth-year guard Jaide Lyons (Windsor, ON/FJ Brennan) leads the team in scoring averaging 17.5 points per game this season. After the team competes in Montreal for the Dawson College

Blues Winter Classic Tournament, (Jan. 8 through 10), the women return to league play at home in the SportsPlex on Saturday, Jan. 16 with tip time at 1:00 p.m.

St. Clair plays host to the national championship (March 16 through 19) and receives an automatic berth at the eightteam tournament.

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