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09 | La Salle plays hard 11 | Skating circles around the competition 14 | Burnett Records 600th Win 14 | Cow Bells Ring for Local Cancer Patients 15 | Bulls Visit Parliament Hill 18 | Quinte Figure Skating Club 19 | Belleville Minor Hockey Association mission, vision and core values statement 20 | Nationwide Lacrosse offers March Break camps 22 | Join the “Grens” 25 | Vikings sweep the Knights 26 | Knox takes the title of leading point scorer 28 | Born to guard the net 18 | Ice Wolves Bantam BB are Kanata Rangers Tournament Champions 30 | Top Times for the Barracudas

05 | KCVI Cross Country Champs 12 | Golden Eagles have a glimmering win 16 | We play to have fun and to win 21 | Junior Black Knights celebrate a superb season 27 | Shining OFSAA gold

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17 | Recreation: Over 55 locations throughout the community

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23 | For Ryan: Remembering a legend

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Brady Boom Story by Jeff Stilwell. Photos submitted by Kingston Voyageurs.

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To say that Adam Brady is having the best year of his career would be a huge understatement. The fourth year Kingston Voyageur recently represented Canada East at the World Junior “A” Championships in Kindersley, SK, signed a Division 1 scholarship with the Robert Morris Colonials this past Fall, and at the OJHL’s Christmas Break, currently leads all players in the league with 30 goals in just 28 games. And there’s still half a season and play-offs to go.

A native of Delhi, Brady was drafted by the Owen Sound Attack in the fourth round, 81st overall in the 2011 OHL Priority Selection after an excellent minor midget season with the Brantford 99ers. After weighing his option, Brady chose to go the US college route, foregoing the OHL and signing with the Hamilton Jr. A Red Wings in the OJHL. After the end of his first season he was named the Red Wings’ Rookie of the Year and hasn’t looked back since.

“I really looked at both ends of it and the college route was better for me with more time to develop, grow and get faster and stronger,” said Brady.

After coming over in a trade with Hamilton at the end of the 2012-13 season, number 19 for the Vees has played 79 regular season games scoring 51 goals, 62 assists and 112 points. Tack on another 15 points in 15 play-off games last season and Brady is the epitome of a goal scorer.

His last five games before he left for the World Junior “A” Championships, Adam netted seven goals and 13 points.

“Brady is a classic example of consistency,” said Vees Head Coach Colin Birkas. “He works hard both on and off the ice because he wants to make that next level. Signing with Robert Morris and making Team Canada East is proof of it.”

So what does the future hold for the 6’1”, 200 pounder?

“My goal is still to play professional hockey and one day play in the NHL,” said Brady.

With the second half of the season to come, its a good bet Brady and his team-mates will strive to push for another OJHL title.

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KCVI Cross Country Champs Story and Photo by Marc Carriere

It would be hard to walk down the halls of KCVI without running into a member of the Cross Country team. Eighty runners, or 15 per cent of the school population came out for the team this year.

Not only was it a large team, but a very talented team.

The team collected three trophies this year, winning the Limestone Invitational, the Bay of Quinte Invitational, and the coveted KASSAA Championship for the third year in a row. They also came close to winning EOSSAA, losing by two points to the eighteen time defending champion TISS team from Brockville.

With this impressive EOSSAA result, the KC team ended up sending

both Junior teams, and the Senior Boys’ teams to OFSSA. And the Blues saved their best for last. At the OFSSA Championships in Waterloo, Jackie Quesnel was the top KC girl, finishing in tenth with the team finishing twenty-first out of 37 teams.

Alex Drover was the top Junior Male, finishing seventeenth. The team was thirteenth out of 39 teams.

Then in the final race of the day Cameron Linscott became the first KC Senior Boy to win OFSSA Cross Country, alongside an incredibe third place finish from Ben Workman. The Senior Boys captured the OFSSA silver medal.

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Liz Boag leads by example Story by Dan Dowling. Photo submitted by Queen’s Athletics

Upcoming Events As a leader, one can instruct teammates what to do and how they need to do it. This can be an effective way to lead for some, yet for others, the direction of the team and its players is much more successful when the leader does so through example. Comfortable in her role as leader, Liz Boag works diligently on and off the court to be that example.

The fifth year Biology major at Queen’s University applies herself at every opportunity, to help make her team better.

“My focus is on my team,” says Boag. “I believe in my teammates.”

At five-foot-three-inches, the diminutive point guard has had to make adjustments to meet her bigger competition. It’s been a challenge for her, but her perseverance is another quality she uses to demonstrate to her team that she is there to compete. She’s a good shooter who looks to utilize her teammates by distributing the ball as often as possible, to keep her competition guessing.

“Playing point guard, its second nature to

“My focus is on my team, I believe in my teammates.”

Tryouts: U16 Boys (Born 1999-2000) January 18 9:15 am - 11:00 am at Queen’s U (Bartlett)

be a facilitator,” Boag offers, when describing her role on the team and the perspective she has on the position.

This is just another example of her attention to team-first sensibilities.

An experienced player, Boag has been plying her trade for many years. An alumna of the Kingston Impact team that won silver at provincials in 2007, her goals for her current club are no less auspicious than when she was starting out.

When asked what her goals are, the team captain says: “We want to win a championship!”

That answer may be the best example of Boag’s leadership. She didn’t provide a personal objective, she gave a response on behalf of her team.

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The Falcon’s Continue to Soar Story and Photo by Pat Grew The Frontenac’s Junior Girls’ basketball team played a total of 35 games, including five tournaments. The turning point in their development was a tournament in Welland, Ontario where they played tough teams from the Toronto and Hamilton areas. There, the team learned that speed combined with advanced skills and decision-making, was the perfect blend.

The skill level in the team ranged from “just learning” to very experienced. The more experienced players arrived with coaching from the OBA Impact Basketball Program here in Kingston. These players came with a skill level that allowed the Frontenac’s to play at a level similar to more seasoned members.

The team bonded well, as newer players learned from others who were more than happy to help bring them along.

The league was exceptionally tight as they entered the semifinals against Regiopolis Notre Dame. Their challenge at that point was two-fold: to overcome the Panthers’ determination, and to play a very important game, at home, in front of many fans. The nerves were obvious in the first half, as the Falcons had trouble scoring and Regi kept the game close. The final result was a win, but not without tough defense to compensate for the lack of offense.

The final game versus Sydenham started out well for the lady Falcons, leading 21-9 at the half over the Golden Eagles. However, as basketball goes, the determined Eagles were not about to roll over, and the Falcon twelve-point-lead transformed into a one-point deficit. A basket was made, with 40 seconds remaining, by Falcon forward Eileigh McKenzie, leading to the eventual KASSAA win.

Black Knights Win EOSSAA Story by Lucas Allen • Photo by SportsXpress The 2014 La Salle Junior Girls’ basketball team had a very successful season. This year’s squad consisted of ten very well rounded and dedicated student athletes. It was clear from the beginning that the seven, tenth-graders, and the three ninth-graders, coached by Lucas Allen were special. During preparations and practice, this very talented group displayed the rare combination of hard work, determination and team play. They truly enjoyed learning and being together. This camaraderie and friendship, along with a willingness to play for each other, made for a very successful and enjoyable season.

On the court the Junior Knights compiled a record of 20 wins, with just five losses. In those five losses, there was only one game where the team was not at least tied or leading in the fourth-quarter, and three of those losses were by three points or less.

The girls finished the regular season tied for first place in the KASSSA Loop, and lost a heartbreaking semi-final game by three points to Sydenham. However, the kids were able to secure a wildcard spot at EOSSAA, and were seeded fifth out of six teams. At the “AA” EOSSAA final event, held at the Sydenham Gym, the Junior Knights ended up winning all three games in one day by double digits, to capture the title including a 49 -39 win over Arnprior in the final.

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Annual Nicholson Tournament, in Belleville, and finished second, and third in their other two tournaments during the season.

This group of very committed athletes showed a level of talent, tenacity, and competitiveness that we have come to expect from all students at La Salle. They represented the school proudly all season long, and without a doubt will continue to represent La Salle at the highest level for years to come.

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Panthers: Basketball Champions Story by Regi Athletics. Photo by sportsgate.ca For the second consecutive year the RND Panthers captured the KASSAA title. Early game jitters, typical in front of a noisy crowd at the ARC, saw teams shoot for very little in the first half. More importantly, the energy of the gym seemed to support the Panthers’ pressure defense as they stymied the Crusaders, causing several long possessions ending with forced shots.

Though the Panthers’ scoring was too focused on outside attempts, their defense ensured they still held a 17-14 advantage at the half. RND exploded mid-way through the third period where they went on an 8–O run by turning their defensive intensity into offense, scoring layups in transition. The

scoring trend continued as RND forced the ball inside for high percentage looks, and then cleaned up the boards on their way to scoring 39 second half points. The pace of the game picked up and it offered the Panthers the opportunity to pull away, and they took advantage posting a 56-28 victory.

Delete last paragraph and add the following. At OFSAA in Windsor this talented group went 2 and 1. Winning efforts in their first two games included an impressive 56

- 32 win over the 13th seed Henry Carr. The Panthers then dropped a very close game to Sarnia Northern in the quarterfinal 49 - 43 thus ending their quest for OFSAA gold.

La Salle plays hard Story by Jason Reynolds. Photo submitted by LaSalle Athletics For all teams, the start of a new season is an exciting time. In September, it was no different for the 2014 La Salle Senior Girls’ Basketball team. The team had lost four key members of their 2013 KASSAA finalist team, but the group was full of enthusiasm and there was guarded optimism amongst the team that maybe they could get back there again.

The season started off well, winning four of their first five games including a second place finish in their own Taylor Allan Memorial Tournament, but with injuries, inexperience and a tough schedule, losses started to pile up. The team struggled through the next several weeks, trying to find their identity.

It wasn’t until a tournament in Ottawa in mid-October that the coaches and players saw the first real glimpses of the type of team they knew they could be.

Veterans Chelsea Van Camp and Lilie Dixon were getting healthy and becoming consistent scoring threats. Eleventh grade student Jamie Mumby was finding her rhythm after sitting out most of the previous twelve months with a knee injury, while returning players Maddy Fellows, Camille Pearson and Lacey Latimer were

starting to contribute regularly on both offense and defense.

The next weekend, La Salle crossed paths with Carleton Place; the number one rated AA school in Eastern Ontario. Carleton Place dominated the opening moments of the game and went on to win by a comfortable margin. The players however, took the loss in stride. It was a learning experience like the losses in Ottawa. After the game, Co-Captain Chelsea Van Camp summed everything up by saying, “If we play them again, I think we can beat them.”

At the EOSSAA Championships, La Salle played some of their best basketball of the year defeating three strong teams to get to the championship game against Carleton Place, going toe-to-toe. Carleton Place had won all three of their games handily and were the clear favourites heading in to the final. The Black Knights were determined to get that big win. In front of a packed gym with a very hostile crowd, the Knights had an unbelievable team performance. They held the Bears, a team that

usually scores in the 50’s, to a mere 13 points through three quarters of the game. With some timely scoring, La Salle went on to a very comfortable 34-22 victory and the school’s seventh straight EOSSAA Championship.

“It was just one of those special games. We knew we had to play close to perfect and we did. It was just an unbelievable performance by the girls,” says Coach Jason Reynolds after the game.

The team wound up losing the EOSSAA Championships to the eventual bronze medal winners, Welland, in the quarterfinal.

There were many lows during the season, but the team never gave up and ended up having a very successful season.

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Skating circles around the competition Story and photos by Lucy Russo Alexandra Wright, a 13-year-old figure skater at Loyalist Winter Club in Amherstview, won the bronze medal at the Skate Canada Eastern Ontario Sectional in Napanee. The competition features competitive figure skaters from across Eastern Ontario. Alex competed in a field of 19 skaters, in the Juvenile Ladies Under 14 category, earning a personal best technical score.

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Golden Eagles have a glimmering win Story by Sydenham Athletics Photo by sportsgate.ca The Sydenham Golden Eagles’ Senior Football Team capped off a perfect 10-0 season on November 26, in Belleville with a 40-27 National Capital Bowl victory over the Crestwood Mustangs from Peterborough.

After jumping out to a 24-0 first quarter lead, the Eagles withstood a furious Mustang comeback in the second quarter to hold a 24-21 halftime lead. Sydenham secured the victory by scoring 16 points in the second half, and allowed only a last-second Mustang touchdown. The National Capital Bowl crowned Sydenham as the AA champions for the region east of Oshawa, to Ottawa and the Quebec border.

Regular season highlights included a victory over perennial powerhouse Frontenac 35-8, and a Bubba Bowl night game win over the Lasalle Black Knights. The NCB victory was the fourth of their playoff run, starting with a dominating performance in the KASSAA championship game, defeating Lasalle 47-0. That game was followed a week later by a 31-28 squeaker over the Brockville Red Rams to get to the EOSSAA championship game, where the Golden Eagles played the previously undefeated Almonte Thunderbolts. In a back-and-forth

matchup, the Golden Eagles scored a late third quarter touchdown to finish off a 19-14 come-from-behind win.

Throughout the regular season, and then right through the playoffs, the Golden Eagles were led offensively by QB Dylan Fisher, RB Brodie Latimer and WR Sam Moyse. Fisher was extremely efficient all year long, and in the playoff ran threw eight TDs with no interceptions. Moyse caught four of those touch downs, including three in the Bowl game, and Latimer rushed for

five touchdowns during the playoffs. Led by fifth-year safeties Tom Withey and Curtis Reilly, the team also played strong defense all year long, creating a number of momentum-changing turnovers including a fumble recovery touchdown against Almonte in the EOSSAA championship Congratulations to all the players and coaches on a fantastic season, and thanks to all the fans who supported the team at home and on the road.

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Burnett Records 600th Win

By Belleville Bulls Organization • Photo by: Jason Ransom Belleville Bulls’ Head Coach George Burnett accomplished his six-hundredth win in the OHL on December 13. Burnett has recorded 339 of those wins as the Head Coach for the Belleville Bulls. In eleven seasons as the Bulls’ bench boss, Burnett has led the Bulls to nine playoff appearances, four East Division Championships, three trips to the Eastern Conference Championship, one Eastern Conference Championship and one Memorial Cup appearance in 2008.

Burnett is currently fourth in OHL wins as a Head Coach, and is the leader of all active OHL coaches in a number of wins.

The entire Belleville Bulls’ organization congratulates Coach Burnett for this outstanding achievement.

Cow Bells Ring for Local Cancer Patients

By Belleville Bulls Organization • Photo by: Jason Ransom The Belleville Bulls and the Belleville General Hospital Foundation are excited to announce today that the Scotiabank Pink in the Rink event will take place on Saturday February 21, 2014. Pink in the Rink is a hockey event that raises funds to fight cancer in communities across North America.

Belleville Bulls’ Director of Business Operations, Andrew Kerik, says; “we were eager to partner with the Belleville General Hospital Foundation. We think that healthcare is very important to every member of this community and to all Bulls’ fans. We know cancer touches everyone including our players and this is a great opportunity for us to honour hockey moms in our community.”

Ana Bento, Scotiabank Community Branch Manager says, “we’re excited to be the presenting sponsor for this amazing community event. At Scotiabank, we believe it’s important to be active in the communities we serve. We encourage bank staff to volunteer and we’re always looking for other ways to give back. Pink in the Rink is a perfect fit because it’s fun for everyone and raises funds for cancer care in the Quinte region.”

DETAILS Date: Saturday, February 21 2015 Location: Yardmen Arena Time: Gates open at 6:00pm, puck drops at 7:05pm

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Other Up-Coming Events/Games Family Day vs. Kitchener Rangers Date: Monday, February 16 2015 Location: Yardmen Arena Time: Gates open at 1:00, puck drops at 2:05pm Details: Timbit Jamboree, sponsored by Tim Hortons Local Timbit teams and families join us to have Bulls players present them with their post season medals.

Great prizes and give aways from Tim Hortons are up for grabs!

February Home Schedule Saturday, Feb 7 vs. North Bay Battalion – 7:05pm Wednesday, Feb 11 vs. Ottawa – 7:05pm Saturday, Feb 14 vs. Peterborough – 7:05pm Monday, Feb 16 vs. Kitchener – 2:05pm Saturday, Feb 21 vs. Saginaw – 7:05pm Wednesday, Feb 25 vs. Kingston – 7:05pm Saturday, Feb 28 vs. Oshawa – 7:05pm

March Home Schedule Saturday, March 14 vs. Ottawa – 7:05pm Sunday, March 15 vs. North Bay – 7:05pm Wednesday, March 18 vs. Oshawa – 7:05pm Saturday, March 21 vs. Sudbury – 7:05pm

Bulls Visit Parliament Hill Photo by: Jason Ransom The Belleville Bulls had the opportunity to visit Parliament Hill during a recent trip to Ottawa. Bulls players toured the parliament buildings and were able to meet Members of Parliament and government staff throughout the facility. The team also had the opportunity to meet Prime Minister of Canada Stephen Harper, with Bulls veteran Stephen Harper posing for a photo with the Prime Minister. The Bulls also visited the National War Memorial on what was a memorable day for the entire team.

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We play to have fun and to win!

Lakefield College School coaches are committed LCS faculty members.

Some have competed professionally, at the university level and some have represented Canada. The school has two certified strength and conditioning coaches on staff to support individual and team training.

Article and photos by Lakefield College School Every year, and every season, Lakefield College School is one of the most competitive and successful Division II schools in the Canadian Independent School Athletics Association (CISAA).

At LCS, student success in athletics includes great results and so much more. It includes being challenged to develop new skills and experiencing many special moments on the playing fields with teammates and coaches — reveling in the joy of winning and, at times, accepting defeat with a gracious heart.

Almost every LCS team qualifies for CISAA play-offs In the last year, our ultimate frisbee, junior basketball and senior basketball teams won CISAA championships. The First Boys’ Soccer Team earned a silver medal at CISAA; the First Girls’ Field Hockey Team played in the CISAA semi-finals; the First Girls’ Basketball Team went undefeated and won the CISAA championship; the Girls’ Hockey Team played in the CISAA championships; the First Boys’ Hockey Team played in the CISAA quarter finals; the First Boys’ Rugby Team were CISAA Silver Medalists; and the First Boys’ Softball Team earned the CISAA Gold.

Three sports seasons and lots of choice!

LCS offers students the opportunity to play a variety of sports during each of its three school terms. On-campus facilities such as the Bob Armstrong Outdoor Rink, McEwen Gymnasium, high performance fitness centre, dance studio, outdoor track, four tennis courts, three playing fields, and access to Lake Katchewanooka are available

for students to practise their skills and training — and have fun!

Health for life is part of our philosophy and built into the daily program. Every day, students engage in physical activity through competitive and recreational sports using our on- and off-site facilities. Competitive teams practise Monday to Saturday with at least one game per week, on average.

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If you are interested in exploring the breadth of athletic offerings at Lakefield College School, please contact Ian Armstrong, Director of Athletics at 705-652-3324 ext. 317

First teams have played in tournaments in Kitchener, Quebec, Toronto, Peterborough, Lake Placid, Buffalo, Cleveland and national CAIS tournaments, in addition to scheduled games at independent schools across Ontario.

Athletic Offerings at LCS: Fall Competitive Teams: Boys’ Soccer 1st (Sr.) and Jr. | Girls’ Basketball 1st (Sr.) and Jr. Boys’ Volleyball 1st (Sr.) and Jr. | Girls’ Field Hockey 1st (Sr.) and Jr. | Cross Country Running

Winter Competitive Teams: Boys’ Ice Hockey 1st (Sr.) and Jr. | Girls’ Ice Hockey | Girls’ Volleyball 1st (Sr.) and Jr. Boys’ Basketball 1st (Sr.) and Jr. | Alpine Racing | Nordic Racing | Snowboard Racing

Spring Competitive Teams: Boys’ Rugby 1st (Sr.) and Jr. | Girls’ Rugby | Girls’ Soccer 1st (Sr.) and Jr. | Boys’ Softball

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Recreation: Over 55 locations throughout the community Story courtesy City of Belleville The City of Belleville maintains over 500 acres of parkland at 55 locations throughout the community.

Children will enjoy playing at Zwick’s Park along the Bayshore Trail, or at the Pirate Ship Park. Active living for all ages is a priority for Belleville Council, and the variety of active parkland in Belleville proves it.

More than 26 km of hiking and cycling trails that meander along the Bay of Quinte or Moira River are available for your enjoyment year round. There are more than 15 regional golf courses to choose from, offering a variety of golf experiences. Our

courses have hosted some of Ontario’s premiere golfing events, and yet still provide challenges for everyone from the beginner to the champion.Our beautiful waterfront is always bustling with activity with boats coming in to dock for the season.

We have two excellent harbour facilities with approximately 120 slips available at Victoria Harbour and Meyers’ Pier.

Belleville plays host to numerous festivals and special events, including several fishing tournaments throughout the year. Winter offers an array of wonderful opportunities such as hockey, ice-skating, ice sailing, ice

fishing, tobogganing and much more.

Belleville is also home to the Quinte Curling Club, boating and rowing clubs and associations, YMCA and our very own junior ice hockey team, the OHL Champion Belleville Bulls.

The City’s Recreation, Culture and Community Service’s Department runs a full roster of recreational programming throughout the City year.

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Quinte Figure Skating Club Article and photo submitted by Quinte Figure Skating Club

PROGRAMS CanSkate – Skating for Life CanSkate is Skate Canada’s flagship learn-to-skate program, designed for beginners of all ages. When you sign up for CanSkate you will be in a program that focuses on fun, participation and basic skill development. You will earn badges and other incentives as you learn fundamental skating skills. Lessons are given in a group format and led by an NCCP certified professional coach. Professional coaches are assisted by trained Program Assistants.

The coach to student ratio is a maximum of 1:10. Skaters progress at their own rate and coaches make sessions active using teaching aids, music and a wide variety of activities that create a fun environment and promote learning. CanSkate is the feeder program to all other Skate Canada Skating Programs, and is presented by BMO Financial Group, reflecting their commitment to grassroots development.

Star 1 This program is for skaters interested in continuing on with figure skating related skills. This program will assist with the transition from CanSkate to STARSkate.

Skaters must be working on CanSkate badge 4 or higher. For participants to receive the full benefit of this program, the program is a

two night commitment. Parents and their skater must choose their own private coach at this point. A private coach can be found under our Coaches menu. Each of our Club coaches charge a fee for a 15 minute lesson.

Parents will be privately billed for these lessons. STARSkate is the next level for your skater.

CanPowerSkate CanPowerSkate is an action-packed, high energy instructional power skating program geared to hockey and ringette skaters that focuses on balance, power, agility, speed and endurance. Skills, techniques and conditioning drills are taught in a pregressive format that emphasizes how the skills apply to game situations. CanPowerSkate provides an alternative to figure skating and is an excellent complement for those athletes playing on hockey or ringette teams. Its unique skill award program provides incentives and motivation for skaters to continue to achieve. CanPowerSkate is geared to skaters aged approximately six or older who already have basic

forward and backward skating skills (they must be able to skate the length of the rink using alternate strides) and are able to stop on command without use of the boards. For safety reasons participants should wear full hockey/ringette equipment that is CSA approved. The coach to skater ratio is 1:10.

STARSkate STARSkate stands for Skills, Tests, Achievement and Recognition Program. Our STARSkate program offers opportunities for skaters to develop basic to advanced skating skills in four different areas: Dance, Free Skating, Skills and Interpretive.

Skills introduced in the CanSkate Program are refined in STARSkate, as skaters advance through a series of tests in each of the four disciplines, through Junior, Intermediate and Senior test levels.

Programs are taught via private and semi-private lessons with Professional coaches. Group stroking lessons are provided by the club and included in your session fee. Private coaching costs are not included in the session fees. Skaters can also choose to showcase their developing skills in a variety of competitive settings. In the STARSkate program, skaters are learning advanced figure skating techniques.

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Article and photo submitted by Bearcats Kerr Construction Limited Bantam B Bearcats make a donation of their own. This amazing group of young ladies held their team Christmas party this past Sunday. As a way to give back to the community, the girls decided it would be a great idea in the spirit of giving, to donate an item to the Belleville firefighters toy drive. As you can see all the items in the picture, they really know the true spirit of giving. Awesome job ladies!!

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Belleville Minor Hockey Association mission, vision and core values statement

By Belleville Minor Hockey Association MISSION: The mission of the Belleville Minor Hockey Association (BMHA) is to promote and provide a high quality organized hockey experience for all of its participants, but especially for children and youth playing hockey in the BMHA Centre.

BMHA will provide organized hockey in both Recreational House Leagues (RHL) and also in Representative Team (RT) categories.

BMHA consider both RHL and RT hockey as having equal importance.

BMHA encourages and promotes participation (i.e. players, referees and other game officials, coaches, trainers, conveners, parents, general members, committee members and board members) by as many interested persons as possible in order to provide this quality hockey experience.

VISION: The ultimate vision of success includes the following: 1. T o have 100 per cent of participants in BMHA rate their experience as excellent 2. T o become publicly known in Canada as one of the best minor hockey programs available to the youth of our country.

CORE VALUES: BMHA and all of its participants will agree to and promote the following core values: • Safety • Fun for All • Physical, Mental and Social Development • Development of Hockey Skills and Hockey • Knowledge • Truth, Honesty and Integrity • Fairness • Goodwill • Beneficial Outcomes

BMHA endeavours to continuously improve through the support and development of all participants in their desires to become the best that they can be in their form of participation.

BMHA provides this quality hockey experience all the while respecting its own bylaws and rules and regulations and, where applicable, the philosophical ideals and the rules and regulations of the Ontario Minor Hockey Association (OMHA), the Ontario Hockey Federation (OHF) and Hockey Canada (HC).

BMHA provides this quality hockey experience with the highest standards possible within their means and with reasonable regard to cost for the participants.

BMHA continuously finds ways to measure its success in accomplishing this mission and vision.

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Nationwide Lacrosse offers March Break camps Article by Reid Fenway, Photos by the NLL

and rep players. Participants in group 1 will be taught the fundamentals and introductory lacrosse skills. Participants in group 2 will be taught more advanced skills in both box and field lacrosse. Both options will be open to boys and girls between the ages of six Nationwide Lacrosse is excited for their and 12.

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Junior Black Knights celebrate a superb season

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The 2014 Junior Black Knights distinguished themselves throughout the longest season ever for a Knights Varsity Football team. Much of their success can be attributed to six committed years of TIMFL Developmental Tackle Spring Football, where the Knights established themselves as contenders and winners. Last Spring both the Peewee and Bantam Knights’ teams were TIMFL 2014 Champs. This is a tradition that carried itself over into this year’s hotly contested Fall KASSAA Varsity Program.

La Salle’s Junior Knights Varsity team had 96 per cent attendance at practices from September 3 through to November 25, which coaches name as a main factor in the Knights’ successes. With the flexibility of key players, being able to be utilized on both sides of the ball, with six committed Team Captains—QB Grant LeGood, DE/FB Regan Comeau, MLB Alpha Wolf Seren Miller, TB/ SAFETY Dallin Price, TB/ CLB Ty Bromley and OT Cisco D’Cunha— and a group of 42 that “pulled the wagon in the same direction” the Knights were able to come out on top in 14 of 16 contests, and only had one tie against the Frontenac Falcons at 21 to 21. All in all, the 2014 Knights scored 347 points, and had only had 132 scored against them.

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Bowl, a 37-13 win on the AA semi-final against the Bayridge Blazers, a KASSAA 27-7 Championship win against Sydenham at Richardson Stadium, an EOSSA 44-28 win against the previously undefeated Almonte Thunderbirds, and an exciting debut at the National Capital AA Bowl in Belleville at Mary Anne Sills field on a cold November 25. The score, three minutes to go, in the first half of that monumental game was 7-7. Knights went into half time, when “Utah” Dallin Price scampered for one major, and Pilot Grant Le Good rolled eight-yards in for another. Half time score was 21-7 for the Knights.

Defensive Coordinator Dan Bogle’s stingy Knights defense held the Fenelon Falcons to just three touch downs overall, while scoring six of their own, plus one safety. The final score to go down in the History Books: La Salle Black Knights 44, and Fenelon Falls Falcons 21.

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Join the “Grens” Story and Photos by Alexandra Walsh The Limestone District Grenadiers Football Club is a non-profit organization, and operates Bantam, Junior and Varsity teams in the Ontario Varsity Football League (OVFL).

The Club draws players from Frontenac, Hastings, Lanark, Leeds, Lennox and Prince Edward counties. Their season runs from late May through August, and pits the Grenadiers against eastern Ontario opponents and cross-over games with western Ontario teams, leading to a provincial title championship game.

The “Grens”, in conjunction with the Region’s Minor and High School programs, are committed to building bridges to opportunity through football for young athletes. The Grens’ mission is to develop athletes who strive for personal excellence and team success. Every year the Grens invite prospective players to their conditioning and skill development camp held at Loyalist Collegiate Vocational Institute (LCVI) School starting February 9 to April 12. These camps give players an opportunity to find out what Varsity Football is all about and also what it means to be a Grenadier.

Try-outs take place in April 2015. If you are aged between 13 and 19, and looking to take your football game to the next level, the Grens would like to hear from you.

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For Ryan: Remembering a legend

By Gabe McDonald, Holy Cross Communications Technology student Photos by Holy Cross Yearbook & Jessica Therrien The same year Holy Cross’ Junior Football team won a KASSAA gold medal, the entire Kingston community lost a great coach, educator, and individual. HC Junior football coach Ryan Perkin sadly passed away, just before the start of the 2014 football season.

Ryan was an Educational Assistant at Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School and worked with students with special needs. After school hours, Ryan would be on the football field coaching the Holy Cross Crusaders’ junior football team. He also supervised the Holy Cross Cheerleading team. Ryan’s wife Jenny Perkin shared, “Ryan’s hopes for his students and athletes were for them to take risks, to follow their dreams, and to push themselves to always do better. His satisfaction came from their personal accomplishments.”

Ryan joined the junior football team’s coaching staff in 2009 and coached the offensive line, tight ends, and several special teams. He also contributed numerous hours behind the scenes scouting other teams. His passion for coaching came from his love of teaching, the thrill of competition, and his drive for excellence. It was Ryan’s incredible dedication that contributed to the Holy Cross Crusaders’ legacy of KASSAA junior football championship wins. Junior football head coach Tim Hunter misses Ryan’s presence and

contributions to the team, “anytime you lose a friend and coach that everyone counted on for so much, it leaves a void.”

He was a respected coach and enthusiastic individual with a great sense of humour, and an even greater smile. He would push his players to their limits, and teach them how to grow and improve. Senior Offensive Linesman Phil MacLean revealed, “Ryan was a great influence, he never quit on helping me be the best player I could be. Without Ryan football would not be as big a part of my life.” This past season out of respect for Ryan Perkin, both the Junior and Senior Holy Cross football players wore the letters RP on their helmets. Ryan was a diehard NFL Dallas Cowboys fan who never missed watching a televised game. The memorial patch was in Ryan’s beloved Cowboys’ blue and white.

Ryan is sadly missed by many. It is a terrible loss that the life of a good man had to end far too soon. Ryan’s wife Jenny shared that comments in the funeral home guest book really captured who Ryan was, echoed numerous times by his student athletes, “Ryan was a great coach and an even better man.”

Ryan Perkin not only coached students to meet their maximum potential, he held a

special place in the heart of everyone who met him. Testament to his genuine giving spirit, Ryan was an organ donor. Ryan loved to help people.

The Holy Cross Crusaders junior football team had a good 2014 regular season with 5 wins and 1 loss. HC faced the Regiopolis Notre Dame Panthers November 8, in the 2014 KASSAA “AAA” junior football finals at Queen’s University’s Richardson Stadium. The junior Crusaders won KASSAA gold with a score of 14 - 10. The Holy Cross junior football team has won 8 KASSAA championships in the past ten years. Many Crusaders declared “For Ryan” as they stepped on the football field this past season. There is no doubt Ryan Perkin proudly coached the game from above, and with the Holy Cross 2014 KASSAA junior football championship title win, he no doubt had his trademark ear-to-ear grin.

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Vikings sweep the Knights Story and Photo by Kevin Biggs

Both St. Lawrence College Vikings basketball teams came away with victories against the Fleming College Knights. It has been a long season for the Knights’ women’s team, who began this season with seven straight losses, having been outscored 192-492 during the streak. The Vikings pushed that streak to eight games, with a convincing 101-16 victory.

The Vikings never allowed more than six points against in each quarter, including shutting out the Knights in the third quarter, outscoring them 31-0. Shak Edwards finished with a team high 22 points. Lacey Knox, Rebecca Orr, and Jackie Rodgerson all recorded 13 points each.

Fleming gave SLC a good scare to start the first quarter of the men’s game, leading 24-21. But the Vikings responded with a strong second quarter, outscoring the Knights 20-11.

The second half featured more of the same strong play from the Vikings, however, they struggled to contain Daniel Gordon (currently ranked second in OCAA scoring) from Fleming.

Gordon finished with a team high 35 points in the Vikings 95-71 victory.

Andrew Dawkins, and Jaz Bains led the Vikings with 28 and 24 points respectively, with Bains successful in 5 of 6 attempts from the three-point line. Connor Poulain and Donald Gibson recorded 13 points each.

The games marked the halfway point of the season for both teams. The Knights’ women’s team remains in second place in the OCAA East Division with a 7-1 record. Meanwhile, the men’s team sits with a 5-5 record, winning their last three games, and is now tied for sixth place in the East. The Knights are tied with the slumping George Brown College Huskies, who lost their last four games heading in to the break.

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Knox takes the title of leading point scorer Story and photo by Kevin Biggs After the Vikings women’s basketball team concluded their game against Algonquin College last week, Lacey Knox surpassed Rachel Niven as the all-time Vikings women’s basketball points leader.

“I’m really honored to have this record,” says the two-time Ontario Colleges Athletics Association (OCAA) women’s basketball player of the year.

In just two-and-a-half seasons (40 games), the Frontenac Secondary School graduate has recorded 772 total points, surpassing the previous record of 769, set by Rachel Niven who played for SLC from 2005/2006 and 2008/2009.

“I’m not that surprised that she has clinched the leading scoring title for SLC women’s basketball,” said head coach, Remy Simpson.

“Lacey works so hard year-round and it’s nice to see it pay off for her. She is well deserving of this title, and I’m so proud of her.”

What is even more impressive is that Lacey has managed to accomplish this title (in addition to winning the OCAA scoring title, and OCAA women’s basketball player of the year for the past two consecutive seasons), while studying full time for a Bachelor of Applied Arts Degree in a Behavioural Psychology program, with a grade point average above 3.9, working part-time, and is still able to dedicate countless hours to the Vikings’ basketball program through practices, workouts, road-trips and games.

“Being busy keeps me focused. I don’t have any time to procrastinate, so what free time I do have is spent studying and doing homework,” says Knox. “Having played basketball for so long, I’ve learned to work around it by doing homework on road trips and at hotels. Playing varsity sports takes up a lot of time, so I don’t have the luxury of down time, but that’s the way I like it.”

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“I need to thank my teammates and coaches for all their support.

I’ve been fortunate to play with some amazing friends the past three years at SLC. My parents as well, they come to each game, including each year that we reached OCAA’s. Without their support, I definitely wouldn’t be able to keep such a busy schedule.”

With ten games remaining in the regular season, there is still plenty of time for Knox to continue to add to her point total, in what is her final year of OCAA eligibility, having played two years at Western University prior to coming to SLC.

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Shining OFSAA gold Story by Regi Athletics. Photo by sportsgate.ca The Regiopolis-Notre Dame Panthers (Regi) won their fourth Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) boys AAA volleyball gold medal, edging the Oakridge Oaks of London by the slimmest of margins, 3-2, in the championship match played before a standing room only crowd at Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School in Kingston.

In an emotional match that could not have been much closer, the Panthers, who came into the tournament with the number three ranking, dropped the first set 27-25 after having trailed 9-1 at one point before scratching their way back to actually take a 24-23 lead.

Regi came back to win the second set, 27-25. After taking a 16-8 lead , Oakridge fought back to bring the set within one point at 17-16. Regi opened a 21-19 lead but the Oaks were not finished, tying it 23-23. The Panthers didn’t fall behind, however, and had two chances to take the set — with leads of 24-23 and 25-24 — before finally getting the win.

The third set was close throughout, and Regi once again had set points at 24-23 and 25-24. Oakridge, however, didn’t give in and went ahead 26-25 before finally prevailing, 33-31, putting the Oaks one set win away from their fourth win in 13 years.

Regi took the fourth set, 25-23, in another tightly contested battle

with neither team getting too far in front, setting the stage for the fifth and final set. Regi started to pull ahead midway through the match, opening an 8-6 lead, and also had leads of 10-7, 11-9 and 13-10 before finally taking the provincial crown with a 15-11 win.

Overall, Regi had just a four-point advantage through the five set marathon at 123-119, as the Panthers collected their 10th consecutive OFSAA medal.

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Born to guard the net Story by Harmony Holland, Holy Cross Communication Technology Student • Photo by David Bowers For Jensen Murphy, what started out as an after school activity at the age of six, has grown into a full-fledged passion. Murphy is recognized as one of Kingston’s greatest teenage goalies. Growing up in a family of hockey players, the moment she tried on her first pair of skates, it was clear that she’d one day make great strides in the hockey community.

“My Poppa and Dad were huge fans, and we’d spend a lot of our time watching games together,” says Murphy. “When I was only two-years-old I told my dad that I’d be a goalie one day and after that I started.”

Since then, the 17-year-old Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School student has dedicated herself to hockey. She has committed an enormous amount of time and energy to her hockey career, including recently deciding to attend Brock University and signing with the Brock Badgers’ female hockey team.

“I was really excited when they asked me to join,” says Murphy.

She recalls the conversation with coach Jim Denham, of the Brock University female hockey team.

“He watched some of my games and then invited me to tour Brock! It was shortly after that when he asked if I’d join their team! Someday I hope to play on Team Canada and I’ve always had that dream since I was younger.”

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Jensen Murphy has always been passionate about the sport and has been working towards achieving her goal by participating on the Kingston Ice Wolves’ PWHL team, who have Kingston’s highest-level female hockey players. Murphy has happily accepted Brock University’s invitation to join the team, and will be starting in the 2015 season, joining other local Kingston players including Brenna Murphy and Kailey Pierson, who also played for the Kingston Ice Wolves’ PWHL hockey team.

The Kingston community extends their best wishes to Jensen on a great hockey career.

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Ice Wolves Bantam BB are Kanata Rangers Tournament Champions Story and Photo by SportsXpress The Wemp & Smith Construction Ice Wolves Bantam ‘BB’ Ice Wolves were crowned champions of the Kanata Rangers 2014 Girls’ Hockey Tournament.

The girls went 3–1 in four very evenly matched games in round robin play. The final game against the host Kanata Team was extremely exciting. Tied O–O after five periods, the game was finally decided on the ninth shooter in the shoot out. Emma Schmidt scored the “golden goal” to break the deadlock, and Jenna Kane was perfect in goal for the Champs.

They had six of top ten scores, Aly Kane and Erin Dowling tied for the top and Jenna’s GAA was .039 with three shutouts.

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Top Times for the Barracudas Story and photos by Nadine Partridge November and December have been very busy with swim meets and some great performances from all Barracudas.

Congratulations to the swimmers who achieved training standards: Grace Song, Robin Gammon, Emily Legge and Ella Dubblestein achieved the standards for Age Group 1. Lillian Crowder, Andrew VanHeyst and Joey Flemming have achieved the standards for Age Group 2. Lauren Dowling, Alicia Dawson, Julia White, Grace MacArthur, Olivia Gallagher and Mira Davis achieved the standards for Age Group 3. Yossra Zaza and Vanessa Gervais achieved the standards for the National Group.

Barracuda Top Ten Times Top Times achieved at the Harvest and Belleville Meet: 1. Andie Rose Ledoux: Senior girls 100 free, 200 free, 400 free, 100 back 2. Tina Cai: Senior girls 50 free, 100 free, 200 free and 400 IM 3. Nick Vanderscoor: Senior boys 100 back, 200 back, 100 free, 200 free, 1500 free 4. Rhys Partridge: 13/14 boys 1500 free, 400 IM 5. Luke Tulk: 13/14 boys 200 IM 6. Jacob Gilpin: 13/14 boys 200 IM, 400 IM 7. Anna Suo: 11/12 girls 100 breast, 200 breast 8. Matthew Suo: Senior boys 200 back

Top Ten Times achieved at Youth Cup: 1. Anna Suo: 11/12 girls 100 breast and 200 breast 2. Rhys Partridge: 13/14 boys 400 free and 400 IM 3. Jacob Gilpin: 13/14 boys 100 back, 200 back, 200 IM and 400 IM 4. Matthew Suo: Senior boys 200 back 5. Tina Cai: Senior girls 100 free, 200 free, 100 back and 200 back 6. Andie Rose Ledoux: Senior girls 200 back and 200 free 7. Brianna Coens: Senior girls 100 breast, 200 breast, 100 fly and 200 IM

Top Times swam at the Gatneau Grand Prix: 1. Andie Rose Ledoux: Senior girls 200 free 2. Vanessa Gervais: Senior girls 50 free 3. Nick Vanderschoor: Senior boys 100 free and 200 IM 4. Jacob Gilpin: 13/14 boys 200 IM, 400 IM, 200 free, 100 back, 200 back 5. Rhys Partridge: 13/14 boys 400 free, 400 IM and 200 fly

Swimmers Achieving Juniors Provincial / National Standards Ontario Festival Qualifiers: Ann Suo, Olivia Gallagher, Taylor Howe, Jacob Gilpin and Jakob Tulk Ontario Age Group Qualifiers Andie Rose Ledoux, Rhys Partridge, Tina Cai, and Jacob Gilpin Eastern National Qualifiers Tina Cai New Club Records: Rhys Partridge 13/14 boys 800 short course free Jacob Gilpin 13/14 boys 50 short course back

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