SportsXpress Kingston May/June 2014

May/June 2014 Volume 2 Issue 7

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May/June 2014 Kingston & Area Edition

Home from the Sochi Olympics Gold medalists Jayna Hefford, Genevieve Lacasse, and Mike Smith (video message from Phoenix) were presented awards to commemorate their achievements from the City of Kingston at a ceremony held at The Cataraqui Town Centre.

Abby Smith, Sydney Fiset and Joel Fiset with Genevieve Lacasse.

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editor’snote Hello, and welcome to SportsXpress, a magazine all about local sports — the players, teams, families, volunteers and fans. We publish real life stories on the full range of community sports and include all ages and skill levels. Every fan, parent, and sports enthusiast can participate by sharing their experiences with other fans.

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Help Support the Clippers 3 on 3’s Tenth Anniversary Holy Cross Girls’ Hockey Win Silver in Provincials Owen Klassen shines in Acadia Xavier loves the Grenadiers Your game’s covered The Clippers Introduce Jason Massie Rebirth of the Grananoque Little League Napanee Novice A Stars rejoice!

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Tips, tactics and ideas are shared by athletes, coaches and fans.

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Informative articles on sports and fitness.

10 | Kingston Elite wins big 12 | Golf: it runs in the family 15 | St. Lawrence’s tournament success!

18 | KAHMA celebrates an outstanding season 20 | Springtime football for the Trojans 24 | Shaku Family Martial Arts: SKILLZ for all ages 25 | Kingston FC makes good on promise to win

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Having the League One team means the Cataraqui Clippers grows as an organization and ensures that every player has a place to play within the soccer pyramid! Furthermore,

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the League One will incorporate a female division from 2015 on, and we as a club will be a part of that!

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We would love to have your support as a sponsor in this exciting venture that will help our local, provincial and national soccer players. Please do not hesitate to contact me at any time by phone at 613-328-8196 or by email at TD@clipperssoccer.com. Thank you, and we look forward to your support.

3 on 3’s Tenth Anniversary Article by Tim Revell It’s our ten-year anniversary doing 3on3, and it’s been a great buffer in the Spring for kids from Kingston and the surrounding area. It’s both fun and creative. It also provides something new and stimulating while improving skills kids might not normally get to work on in a 5-on-5 situation.

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Article by Chris Eveleigh In the summer of 2014, a new and exciting league is starting in the province of Ontario.

The only sanctioned Professional League run by the Ontario Soccer Assocation and the Canadian Soccer Association will be known as League One, and starts on May 31, 2014.

We have worked hard as an organization and we have met the strict criteria in place in order to enter a team into the Standards based league.

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7-12 year olds, and 7pm-8pm for young teens and young adults. Things kick off April, 2.

After a stressful season it’s fun to meet on Wednesdays and see kids improving their puck handling, skating and vision through 3on3.We have had a number of high level alumni, I know from my own experience as a player that having that spark in hockey is hard after a long season, and it’s great to see kids coming out and enjoying the ice.

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Holy Cross Girls’ Hockey Win Silver in Provincials Article and photos by Alicia Christie, Grade 11 Student This year it was truly March madness for the Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School Girls’ hockey team. The girls started a phenomenal run, finishing undefeated in their KASSA season. They then advanced to win EOSSA and finally, from March 18 - 21, the girls competed in the OFSAA provincial championships in Sudbury. Together, they won the silver medal at the tournament, which is quite an accomplishment.

Team captain Shelby Perry had this to share, “I’m so proud of how the girls came together as a team. It wasn’t just one or two girls who did all the work. Every single player contributed which resulted in a silver medal.

Definitely an experience I will not forget!”

In the preliminary rounds the girls won two games, tied one and finished second in their pool due to goal differential. They played Ursuline College in the quarterfinals, defeating them with a final score of 3-2.

They then went on to play Centennial in the semi-final game defeating them as well with a score of 2-0. However, they ran into some unfortunate luck when it came to the finals.

The goalie of the Saltfleet District High School was on her game, stopping every shot Holy Cross fired her way. Due to some bounces the girls lost in the finals with a

score of 1-0.

It was a disappointing but well fought game for the Holy Cross girls.

Mr. Frank Gillis, coach of the Holy Cross team says, “our girls out shot and out chanced Saltfleet, but just could not get a shot by their hot goaltender or Saltfleet’s stifling defense. It just wasn’t our game to get the bounces but I am proud of the team’s effort, maturity and dedication to one another.”

The girls returned home with smiles on their faces, after making Holy Cross Girls’ Hockey history.

Mr. Paul Walsh, Principle of Holy Cross, said at a celebratory school assembly, “I don’t really care about the colour of the medal, but I do care about the effort that you put forward. You did put your best foot forward representing yourself, your family and your school.”

At first the team was disappointed, but are now proud of their accomplishment.

Brenna Murphy, who plays defense, reflects, “at first it felt that we had lost, but now looking back we all now realize we are winners. This is because out of 456 teams in the province, placing second is truly unbelievable!”

Staff, students and parents are very proud of the Holy Cross girls’ hockey team’s impressive accomplishment.

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sportsfiles Owen Klassen shines in Acadia Article by Claude Scilley When he arrived in Wolfville, N.S. Owen Klassen wasn’t feeling very good. As he prepared to begin studies at Acadia University, the basketball-playing Bayridge grad couldn’t escape the thought that he’d somehow failed by not latching onto a scholarship to play in the U.S. college program.

“Playing Division one is almost a dream that’s forced upon young basketball players in Canada,” Klassen says.

But, Acadia turned out to be everything Klassen needed it to be. He got experience

with the national team, and has managed a level of recognition comparable to what he would have achieved at a U.S. school. He ended his final intercollegiate season seventh in the nation with 20 points per game, and led the Atlantic conferenced with 10.6 rebounds per game. Those numbers earned him first-team all-Canadian status for the second year in a row.

As he prepared for the most recent FISU games, Klassen again encountered lingering traces of NCAA envy, as the players asked about each other’s colleges.

After his teammates spoke of playing for traditional powers like Stanford, it was then Klassen’s turn.

Next for Klassen is a Spring of training and working to continue playing basketball. He’ll be working out in Hamilton while he waits to hear if an agent finds a professional team in Europe with a place for him to play.

“For someone who’s 6-10 I move relatively well. I jump pretty high and I move pretty fast for my size. That’s something that I can use to my advantage… It will be interesting to see how my skills transfer to the next level.”

“I said, Acadia and they asked where’s that. But it all goes away if you’re talented enough… If you’re on the same level, you’re on the same level.”

And it’s clear that on a very talented team, Klassen belongs. At FISU he averaged more minutes per game than anyone.

At the Four Nations tournament the Canadian team was undefeated in nine games. Klassen had three double-digit scoring performances and one game of 10 points and 10 rebounds.

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behindthebench Bridget Mulholland: Future star in our midst Article by Dan Dowling “I loved basketball as soon as I touched the ball and stepped out onto the court for the first time” said Kingston’s Bridget Mulholland, when she was asked how she first got into the game. Bridget is a student athlete at Regiopolis Notre-Dame High School and a member of The Kingston Impact JUEL Rep Team.

According to her first coach Paul Coulter from St. Martha Catholic Elementary School, and current Coach of the Kingston Impact JUEL team, “Bridget was and is a joy to coach. Her work ethic and love of competition is unbelievable. She is currently in the top 20 in scoring, and tied for steals in the league. She is a great kid and an exceptional athlete.”

of Athletic Excellence.” The 2013 award winner is, you guessed it, Kingston’s own Bridget Mulholland. Joining Team Ontario this year, Mulholland averaged 6.6 points per game, five rebounds and five assists, and played a vital role for the U15 program in winning a National Championship in August.

Pay attention Kingston, there is a future star in our midst.

For Kingston sporting events please check our website: www.kingstonimpact.ca/summer

Bridget has won championships at Junior Elementary, Senior Elementary, Junior KASSAA, Senior KASSAA and Provincial medals with the Impact and a National Gold medal last year.

Bridget was successful and made the U17 Ontario Team as a U16 age player. This is an amazing accomplishment.

“It feels great to represent my school the Impact and Kingston,” she says. “I am extremely proud and honoured to be able to do so.”

The Hazel Miner Award is given to members of Ontario Basketball’s U15 and U17 Provincial (female) teams who uphold the “Finest Qualities of Sport, in their Pursuit

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Xavier loves the Grenadiers Article by Grenadiers Football The eastern exodus of former Grenadier players to St. Francis Xavier University began in 2003 when Chris Shibley (SHS) headed to Antigonish.

After a moderately successful season, dressing for two games, Chris was instrumental in luring Hayden Peters (SHS), a close personal friend, to commit to Xavier in the Fall of 2004. Kirk Jordan (SJCHS) from

Smiths Falls independently decided about the same time to travel east. Word got out and many Grens players that had not considered the AUS now took a look at what this conference had to offer. St Francis Xavier, Mount Alison and Acadia all offered small campuses in small communities, features that were not available in any of the OUA schools. But St. FX, appeared to have the inside track, and soon had Carson

Halliwell (BSS) and Tyler White (CSS) joining their eastern bound Grenadier teammates.

The third season of this phenomena was pivotal. Joining those already there were Nate Kellar (HC), Kyle Sovie (HC) and Aaron Brownlee (HC). Grenadier coaches also joined in and were a factor in adding to the eastward migration. Bob Mullen became the defensive coordinator at St. Francis Xavier, returning to the CIS after a number of years.

Bo Howes added his years of CFL and CIS experience when he joined the staff as the offensive line coach. 
 This coming season, Grenadier presence on the east coast will continue to grow.

Dylan Bell (BCI), Tristan Grosman (HC), and Tyler Priest (FSS) are current Grens that have committed to Xavier.

St. Francis Xavier is rebuilding. They have missed the playoffs the past three seasons, but are becoming more competitive as the process continues. This season, with the help of our Grens Graduates and the strong recruiting classes of the past three seasons, it is anticipated they will be a contender for a championship once again.

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behindthebench Lacrosse moving on up in Kingston Article by Claude Scilley Keeping an amateur sports organization alive is seldom an easy task, and promoting a sport that is somewhere south of the mainstream presents challenges all its own.

“When you go out and talk to people about lacrosse they get a funny look on their face, because they really don’t know what it is,” says Hal Cowie, vice-president of the Kingston Kings.

Cowie, a man who has been involved in the game — most recently as a coach and executive — was part of a group that took over Kingston’s junior team four years ago.

When he did, he knew the road to success would have hardships not encountered by better-established sports.

Like a junior team in any sport, Cowie says success is measured by your record on the floor, but there are also subtle elements involved in gauging growth in a sport striving to gain a foothold.

says that’s typical of people once they see the sport for the first time. “We often see them come back, time and time again.

Anybody who enjoys a fast, contact game, lots of turnovers, sometimes pretty high scoring — lacrosse is a very interesting sport.”

Still, in the grand scheme of Kingston sport, lacrosse remains on the fringe, a non-traditional, low profile, niche — pick your adjective — pursuit.

“Our player retention has been exceptional,” Cowie says. “Most of the players who join our program stay with us, unless they move up a level. We get decent audiences, and and our sponsors keep coming back, for the most part… Those are the measuring sticks.”

“Not being a highly recognized sport, it’s sometimes challenging to get sponsors to come along,” says Cowie.

“Lacrosse is still on a very steep growth curve. We don’t have a minor organization with seven or eight hundred kids, like Peterborough or Whitby. We don’t have that pool of resources to dip into. So, not only is it about growing the sport at our level, trying to get people to recognize it and to come out and watch us, and support us and find sponsors to help us out, we have the added challenge of trying to find enough quality players to go and play against those hotbeds,” says Cowie.

Cowie was a boy in Kingston’s north end when the game was introduced to the city in the late 1960s. He’d played the game as a youngster in Montreal and he was drawn to it, he recalls, because baseball was just about the only other summer sport.

“And I wasn’t a particularly great baseball player,” says Cowie. “I like the contact aspect of hockey, and there was no football program for minor players in those days.

Lacrosse became a real good off-season sport to people like myself that fancied themselves hockey players. It was a good contact sport and it was great conditioning for hockey.”

The attraction never left him, and Cowie

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Kingston Elite wins big Article submitted by Sandy Han Kingston Elite is celebrating its tenth anniversary this season! That’s ten years of staying fit, having fun and making dreams come true. KE concluded its 2013-2014 season with two National titles: Our Mini team defended their title and the Senior Co-ed team not only defended their title but also scored the highest across all level 4 teams - this is called the Grand Champion. It was also a season marked by success across all KE competitive teams at the Provincials.

KE is very proud to have sent several of their athletes and coaches to the World Championships as part of Team Canada.

Recognition goes to the following athletes for reaching the pinnacle of the sport of cheerleading: Laura King, Tim Greyling, Lee Detlor, Kezia Burke, Jeff Bogue, Sarah Butt, Alyssa Shaver and Kurtis Ford.

With the new season in full swing the teams are training hard, learning new skills, and forging life-long friendships. Team placements occurred the week of April 29, to May 3 but there are a few spaces open on some of the teams. KE welcomes new athletes to attend a private tryout if they wish to be part of a competitive team. Recreational and tumbling classes are underway with May/ June and July/August sessions.

Summer camps are offered for full-day and half-day sessions throughout July and August.

For more information please visit www.kingstonelitecheer.com.

Please contact KE to be part of a wonderful program today! www.kingstonelitecheer.com | Email: kingstonelitecheer@yahoo.ca | Phone: 613-547-3689

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Your game’s covered Kingston’s newest and most complete destination for sports!

Article by Chrissy Balemba Walking into the Kingston 1000 Islands Sportsplex for the first time is an experience.

Spanning over two acres of indoor artificial turf and more than 80 feet in height, a typical response is simply, “Wow.” Launching into the 2014 Winter season with a three-day youth soccer tournament just after Christmas, more than 150,000 patrons have already been to Kingston’s newest multi-sport complex.

“We are getting such a positive response from the Kingston sporting communities,” say Ken Harnden of the warm welcome the dome is receiving from local and visiting user groups. “Not only are competitive teams taking advantage of this state-of-theart facility now in their own backyard, but recreational and school groups are able to utilize the space to enhance practice and game opportunities.”

The Sportsplex offers much more than field rentals. With daily range practice available for golfers, recreational sports leagues for adults and youth, trail activities and events, and summer camps, this facility really provides residents and visitors to Kingston with a variety all in one location.

Connected to Westbrook Golf Club and the Kingston Par 3, the Kingston 1000 Islands

Sportsplex has appeal to young and old alike.

“The goal at our facility is to offer fifty sports.” Beyond sporting options, the Sportsplex will soon host a variety of tradeshows, and build a restaurant that will feature live music, a sportsbar and entertainment area, that will overlook the 14th fairway of Westbrook Golf Club.

“This is going to be the place to go for Kingstonians,” says Anita Harnden. “With fun, food, and play all at the same property, the Kingston 1000 Islands Sportsplex will be a ‘can’t miss’ locale for residents and visitors alike.”

To inquire about field rentals, upcoming programs, or to hold your event at the facility, please contact Chrissy at (613) 50 SPORT (77678) or chrissy@kingston1000islandssportsplex.ca

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Golf: it runs in the family Article by Jarrett Costron Kingston is home to the St. Lawrence Junior Golf Tour, as well as several other opportunities for young golfers to develop their talents. As a result, Kingston has consistently produced junior golfers who have earned the opportunity to hone their abilities at various college golf programs across the United States. That being said, it is no surprise that Kingston is now home to two brother and sister duos that are leaving their marks on local, provincial, national and international stages.

Conor and Kiley Rodrigues are both coached by local teaching professional Kevin Dickey. They have both become two of Kingston’s top junior golfers. The eldest sibling, Conor, established himself locally and south of the border by winning the Cataraqui Club Championship and AJGA Junior at Tedesco last summer. He’s earned an invitation to two top junior tournaments in the United States, The Footjoy Invitational and the Rolex Tournament of Champions.

This summer he plans to qualify for the U.S. and Canadian Amateur. Conor will play at East Tennessee State University, under UCLA alum Fred Warren. As a member of the Buccaneers he aspires to prove he is capable of competing in the NCAA. By the age of 13, Kiley has already moved out of her brother’s shadow. This past summer she finished eleven overall at the

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Ontario Bantam (U15) Girls Championship and was one of five girls to earn a spot on the GAO Ottawa Regional team. She credits her development to the Junior Girls Initiative run out of Cataraqui Golf and Country club. As a recent graduate of the program Kiley plans to volunteer at next year’s clinics. After seeing her older brother earn an NCAA Scholarship, Kiley has opened to the possibility of earning a scholarship for herself. As a result, Conor has become a mentor to his sister, stating that he plans to educate her on the opportunities available south of the border.

The James siblings, Augusta and Austin, have also done their part in putting Kingston golf on the map. Augusta is wrapping up her junior year at North Carolina State University. She has managed to card a pair of top five finishes this season at the Mason Rudolph Championship, and the Dr. Donnis Thompson Invitational. This summer, she plans to compete in the Porter Cup as well as the Canadian Women’s, U.S. Women’s and British Women’s Amateur. After she graduates Augusta plans to turn pro, attend Q school and earn her LPGA Tour card.

Augusta and Austin James Four hours south of North Carolina State, Austin competes on the Charleston Southern Buccaneers men’s golf team. As a freshman, Austin has seen limited playing time this season, however he has had a trio of top 30 finishes at the Badger Invitational, the Furman Intercollegiate and the Old Waverly Collegiate Championship.

With one year of eligibility left as a junior golfer, Austin hopes to improve on the impressive results he had last summer.

Two years apart, Austin and Augusta grew up competing with each other. They both

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admits that Austin was the better hockey player and is closing the gap on the links.

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agree that Augusta currently has the upper hand on the course. However, Augusta

playing junior golf in Kingston. Conor and Austin both say the high level of competition amongst local juniors helped propel them to their success. Augusta played on the St. Lawrence Tour giving her the opportunity to compete in the boys juvenile division.

Although they compete, they continue to offer support for each other. As Austin was recruited, Augusta offered advice along the way. Austin has also offered his fair share of support for his sister. In 2010, Augusta won the Ontario Women’s Amateur with Austin as her caddy.

Augusta says it was an experience she will cherish forever.

As a graduate of the Junior Girls initiative, Kiley only has positive things to say.

She says that the clinics taught her the fundamentals, as well as how to hit various shots. The clinics connected her with other junior girls who share the same passion for the game.

Augusta states, “The Junior Girls Initiative has done an excellent job grooming junior girl golfers by exposing them to golf as well as the opportunities available to them in Canada as well as the United States.”

This summer the next crop of junior golfers will look to follow in the path forged by the Rodrigues and James siblings.

Both the Rodrigues and James siblings credit a large portion of their success to

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sportsfiles Lennox & Addington County General Hospital named official charity of The Great Waterway Classic Submitted by The Great Waterway Classic.

The Great Waterway Classic is proud to announce their partnership with the Lennox & Addington County General Hospital Foundation as the official local charity for the upcoming Great Waterway Classic. The ninth event on this year’s PGA TOUR Canada schedule takes place August 18-24, at Loyalist Golf & Country Club in Bath, Ontario.

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“The Great Waterway Classic is delighted to have the chance to work with such a community-minded charitable organization like the Lennox & Addington County General Hospital Foundation,” says Brad Parkins, Tournament Director of The Great Waterway Classic.

“Funds raised will help the Foundation provide key equipment so doctors and nurses can deliver the best patient care possible to those in need in the community they serve.”

Funds will be raised in different ways during the week of the event including supplementary activities during the Pro-Am, silent auction as well as a portion of the gate proceeds.

“Lennox & Addington County General Hospital Foundation is very grateful for this partnership opportunity,” says Robert Paul, Chairman of the Foundation Board of Directors.

“Our community hospital will benefit through added support and many thanks to event organizers of The Great Waterway Classic. We look forward to collaborating our efforts and making this golfing event at Loyalist Golf & Country Club highly successful.”

For more information on The Great Scott Pritchard, Robert Paul, Brad Parkins, Krista Doyle Waterway Classic, including sponsorship opportunities, Pro-Am participation, volunteering, open qualifying and ticket information, please visit www.thegreatwaterwayclassic.ca.

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Upcoming Events: May 2 - 4 Futsal Canada National Championship May 9 - 11 JUEL and JUEL/Prep League Championship May 16 - 18 Kingston Youth Hockey Festival Junior Showcase May 23 - 25 Ontario Cup Basketball U16 Major Midget Boys Championship To find out how Tourism Kingston can help make your event a success, contact:

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St. Lawrence’s tournament success!

Article by Kevin Biggs Scheduled to play in six tournaments during the month of September, the Vikings golf team was very busy in the 2013/2014 season. To kick things off, the season began at the Carleton University Invitational, where the St. Lawrence College golfers were heavily tested on a challenging course. The very next day, the Vikings played in the Queen’s University Invitational at the familiar Amherstview Golf Club, where veteran golfer, Brennan Smith would finish at the top of the leaderboard shooting a 67.

The Vikings would not collapse under pressure, winning the playoff by three strokes, advancing to the National Championships in Quebec. SLC would play very well against the best Canadian College golfers, and was able to finish as the number 11 golf team in the Country. For all of this

success, we’d like to thank coaches Matt Horton and Tim Lemoyre. We would also like to recognize the winner of “most improved player,” Anthony Vadala. Season highlights include finishing at 4 in the OCAA, and as mentioned, finishing at number 11 in the CCAA.

Only one stroke behind Smith was rookie, Chris Rutley who shot a 68, capturing the Silver medal. After a tough round at the Fleming College Invitational, the Vikings played through wind and heavy rain at the SLC Tri-Campus Invitational, where the Vikings won the team division, for the second consecutive year. With the golfers posting above average scores at the Niagara College Invitational, the Vikings entered the three-round OCAA Provincial Championships looking to finish in contention for a spot at the CCAA National Championships. With all five golfers finishing with great final round scores, the Vikings would finish in a tie for fourth place with Fanshawe College, and would have to play a sudden death playoff hole.

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LOCAL CHAMPIONS Presented by St. Lawrence College

Kingston Impact Bantam Boys EOBA Champs Photo by Kingston Impact Basketball

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sportsfiles The Clippers Introduce Jason Massie Submitted by the Cataraqui Clippers Under the guidance of Technical Director Chris Eveleigh the Cataraqui Clippers are making great strides towards improving sport in Kingston. Following the Long Term Player Development Plan (LTPD) outlined by the Canadian Soccer Association (CSA), the club is implementing a player-centered approach to coaching that focuses on developing physical literacy and having fun. As always, the club will be offering competitive and recreational programs for children of all ages. Our annual events include the Ambassador Cup and Soccer Fest will take place during the summer.

The Clippers would like to officially announce the hiring of Jason Massie as the new Assistant Technical Director of the club.

Jason is a product of Liverpool FC’s youth academy and has played professionally in England, the United States and Canada.

Jason has also coached for Global Premier Soccer, the Liverpool International Academy Soccer School and Southwest Baptist University.

The club would also like to announce their acceptance into the standards based Pro-Amateur Ontario League One. The men’s team will compete in the league’s inaugural season against nine other teams that includes Toronto FC Academy, Vaughan Azzuri, ANB futbol, Durham Power FC, Internacional de Toronto, Masters FA, Sigma FC, Windsor Stars and Woodbridge Strikers.

The Clippers will also be fielding a League One women’s team in 2015.

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KAMHA celebrates an outstanding season Submitted by Kingston Area Minor Hockey Association

families are welcome.

This year we honoured outstanding teams, players, coaches and volunteers.

We offered complimentary pizza, pop, chips and desserts. The event was once again sponsored by Canadian Tire Cataraqui and Tim Hortons Kingston, and held at the Italo Canadian Club.

The Kingston Area Minor Hockey Association (KAMHA) had a fantastic season this year. All being said and done, we pulled in two OMHA Championships, earned through hard work by the Kingston Canadians Novice AA team and the Kingston Canadian Minor Bantam A team. We are proud of their skill and unbelievable determination. That’s not all though for the KAMHA. The Association also scored three Lakeshore Championships, awarded to the Kingston Canadians Minor Atom AA, the Kingston Canadians Minor Bantam AA and the Kingston Canadians Major Bantam A. This is an accomplishment that we are all very pleased with.

Our guest speaker was Mark Potter, a dedicated long time community volunteer and sportscaster.

To commemorate our successes, the Rep Awards Banquet takes place. It is a year-end celebration for all teams. All players and

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Springtime football for the Trojans Article by Sean Clark

The Thousand Islands Minor Football League started in 2005. The league started

by Jason Henderson, Rich Robinson, Jim Boltin, Suzanne Rivard and Karl Harries included gridiron teams from Gananoque and Brockville for the inaugural season.

Football develops teamwork, and the founders decided that the league would strive to instill that in the local youths.

Whether large or small, each player is an important factor needed to succeed.

Sunday afternoons and football at Gananoque Secondary School have been synonymous over the past several Springs, with music being provided by Big Al and canteens run by Suzanne and Trish Byrne.

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of 8-10 year olds, a PeeWee division of 11-12 year olds and a Bantam division of 13-14 year olds.

As the league matured, Jason Henderson took the reins and brought in teams from Kingston and expanded the footprint of our upstart league. High school teams now understood how grass roots football could benefit their programs, and jumped on board to help with expansion.

Now under the presidency of Trevor Irwin, the TIMFL mission statement still remains the same: We strive to teach the fundamentals of football, enhance physical conditioning and skills, while at the same time promoting sportsmanship.

One of our original TIMFLers, Cory Dyer, who played Bantam division in 2005, has finished his playing career with the Queen’s Golden Gaels this year. We are extremely proud of Cory and others that have followed in Cory’s footsteps, and have gone on to play CIS University Football throughout Canada.

We are looking forward to another great Spring of football, so if you smell the BBQ and grilled onions, and hear the roar of the crowd over at GSS, stop by and watch and cheer on the local Trojans!

We are now in its ninth successful season of bringing developmental tackle football to almost 400 youths from Gananoque, Kingston and Sydenham. Divisions include an Atom division

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Rebirth of the Gananoque Little League Submitted by 1000 Islands Little League When registration for our Gananoque / Township of Leeds and 1000 Islands Little League took place in 2013, we were hoping to get a hundred kids involved from the surrounding area. We never dreamed we would almost double that with 184 kids from 4-16 years of age. As we move into our second season, we are thrilled at the response yet again.

Successful youth sport’s leagues depend on volunteers and local businesses. With the help of many relatives and sponsors, our local kids can be seen playing at our diamonds in Gananoque and Lansdowne almost every night.

Our T-Ball division, aged 4-6, has gone quite smoothly with the guidance of Bobbi Huck. Bobbi had been running a t-ball league out of Lansdowne for the last couple of years, and we were able to bring that league in. We started with six teams, but quickly added a seventh. We expect to expand the number of teams in 2014. Our goal is to have eight to nine players per team and not turn any players away.

Next is the Coach Pitch, ages 7-8. In Coach Pitch the Coach pitches. Our goal with this format is to introduce pitching to the game

and make sure it is done with safety and consistency in mind.

15-16. This is the age group where baseball in all areas seems to take a dive in numbers.

In 2013, we had 14 kids compete in a house league with teams from Kemptville, Brockville, Smiths Falls and Winchester.

Weather, as well as not having a local diamond that met the Little League specifications proved to be a very trying time for the parents as well as the coaching staff.

After last year’s experiments with combining Minor and Major groups to have a local house league, we have decided to separate the two age groups. Minor age is 9-10, with major being 11-12. This will mean a bit of travel to places like Brockville, Kemptville and possibly Cornwall. This will be made easier by having doubleheaders, which will obviously cut down on cost.

Going forward with the support of T.L.T.I. we are ready for the 2014.

A popular saying at our monthly Little League meetings is that parents will drive two-and-a-half hours in a snow storm for a hockey game, but balk at driving an hour in the sun to play baseball. Parents need to realize that with their busy schedules during the summer, its okay to miss one of your children’s games and send them with someone else.

Thank you to our local sponsors: Tim Hortons, ETR Media Group, Jet Electric, Lansdowne Freshmart, Alex Gillis, Hopkins, Cormier and Chitty Surveying Consultants, Baldree’s No Frills, Thomson Fasteners and Hunt’s Pharmacy.

An extra special thanks to Gananoque Chevrolet Cadillac and GM Canada, Thomson Fasteners and the Township of Leeds and Thousand Islands.

We also proudly boast a very competitive Girls Squirt softball team coached by Judy King and Terri Nash that competes in a Kingston area house league. These girls are 10-12.

Thanks to Umpires Mike Battams, Mark Crellian, Luke Donovan, Ben Brawley, Jordan Tompkins, Zac Glover and Logan Leonard for calling our games.

Last but not least is our Junior/ Senior division. Junior age is 13-14, and senior

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sportsfiles Town loses iconic sports personality Article by Gord Hunter

Burger to anybody from Napanee and they’ll know exactly what you’re talking about.

Andy didn’t run a diner – although he did start his business within his dad’s restaurant – he ran a sporting goods store. And although he didn’t have anything as distinctive as the “KT Burger” to sell, he created that same brand recognition and familiarity within the community. Nobody in Napanee ever went to A.M. Sports, they went to Andy’s. Need some skates? Go to Andy’s. You son or daughter made the rep team? Get your gear from Andy. Trying a new sport for the first time? Check with Andy, he’ll have what you need. He was very good at

what he did, but he was so much more than the owner of a sports store. Andy was sports in Napanee. He coached some of the most successful hockey teams in the town’s history. He volunteered his time and his energy to help the town grow and prosper. Like his dad, he led by example and set a high standard for all those who would follow.

Sadly, Andy McGarvey died on March 21, 2014. His absence will leave a giant hole in the hearts of all who knew him and in the town that he embraced His legacy will live on in the men, women and children whose lives he enriched by his generosity, his spirit, his unbridled love for sports and the passion he had for his hometown.

Every small town has a central figure; an iconic personality that both defines and embraces the identity of the community. He’s the guy that everybody in town knows. He’s a trusted leader, he’s an invaluable volunteer and he’s got a local history that goes back several generations. He usually runs a small business or provides a service that isn’t considered essential but is unquestionably vital to the quality of life of the people that live in that community.

For most of the last 30 years in Napanee, that man was Andy McGarvey. You could argue that Andy didn’t invent the role but he certainly perfected it. Andy had a great role model in his father Chuck McGarvey. Chuck ran “Chuck’s Lunch”, a downtown diner famous for the “KT Burger”; a hometown delicacy named after the KT Tiremen a local hockey team from the 70’s. Mention the KT

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Napanee Novice A Stars rejoice!

Article by Dan Dowling Determining the formula for perfection is something that most of us will never achieve, unless of course you’re a member of the Country Traditions Napanee Novice A Stars.

This season they discovered the ever-elusive recipe, producing a perfect 26-0 record and subsequently transferring that success into a flawless playoff as well.

“There’s a real group of winners here,” says head coach and proud father Kevin Brown. “Everyone was focused, devoted and came to work hard. They were here to win.”

Not exactly what you would expect to hear when describing a group of seven and eight year old kids. Yet, it’s tough to argue when you consider their results. In the finals, the Stars outscored their opponents from Uxbridge 18-4 in three games.

“Anything can happen,” says coach Brown. “This group understood that and they wanted to make sure all their hard work paid off.”

When the trophy was awarded to the Stars, as the OMHA East Champions, they

was a strong balance between on-ice performance and off- ice relationships.

finished their year with an incredible 35-0 record. As remarkable as this achievement is, one would expect a collection of young people like this to want to have some fun.

When asked about how much enjoyment was involved in generating a triumphant season of this kind, team manager Bill Madden didn’t hesitate.

“The way these kids developed this year was really fulfilling for me,” he says with satisfaction.

Madden concludes that everyone, from the cooperative parents to the attentive coaches and every player, all contributed to establishing friendships and a great learning environment. Congratulations to Napanee, a tremendous effort and an amazing result.

“The kids had so much fun,” says Madden. “A lot of laughs, all year long.”

Mr. Madden went on to say that there

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health&fitness Shaku Family Martial Arts: SKILLZ for all ages Submitted by Shaku Family Martial Arts.

Shaku Family Martial Arts of Kingston is proud to introduce the internationally acclaimed “SKILLZ” Program.

SKILLZ is a structured, age-specific martial arts training program that concentrates on eight age-appropriate skills to ensure proper development and success. The program is broken up into four age categories: Early SKILLZ, Basic SKILLZ, Core SKILLZ and Extreme SKILLZ.

Early SKILLZ (3 to 4 year olds)

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Three to four year olds love physical activity involving play. They have a rich imagination and a strong desire to be less dependent on their usual caregivers. The problem we discovered is that many children this age have a hard time with structure in a group environment like what is commonly found in most Martial Arts schools. The solution is to provide them with their own program that targets their stage of development in a manner that keeps them entertained, while at the same time building their skills.

Five and six year olds are the most enthusiastic students. They love creativity and problem solving, which makes them ideal students for Martial Arts. The problem we discovered is they are so progressive in following tasks, some teachers tend to treat them like their older peers. This is a problem because they still do not have the basic skills necessary to keep up with children aged seven and up. The solution is to provide them with their own program that targets their stage of development in a manner that adapts to their social and intellectual curiosity while at the same time building skills.

The eight age-appropriate skills for “Early SKILLZ” are: kicking, punching, blocking, crawling, hopping, rolling, running and catching.

The eight age-appropriate skills for “Basic SKILLZ” are: focus, teamwork, control, memory, balance, discipline, fitness and coordination.

Core SKILLZ (7 to 9 Year olds)

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Seven to nine year olds are what most people would consider “the golden age.” They are proficient in their vocabulary and problem solving skills, yet they are not at the age where they want complete independence from adults. This makes the teacher-student relationship stronger than ever. The problem we discovered is they still lack core skills, and although they are highly intelligent, they struggle to keep up with students aged ten and up. The solution we found is to provide them with a program that targets their adventurous attitude and youthful nature while building their foundation of core skills.

Ten to fourteen year olds are the smartest students in the school. Yes, they are smarter than most adults! They are also physically competent and can excel in the most physical challenges that are presented to them. The problem we discovered is they are so focused on what is socially acceptable that they have a hard time keeping themselves emotionally driven to the task at hand. The solution we found is to provide them with targets at their stage of development and nurtures their social and emotional stability, while also building the skills required for future success.

The eight age-appropriate skills for “Core SKILLZ” are: agility, technique, courage, flexibility, intensity, perseverance, speed and concentration.

The eight age-appropriate skills for “Extreme SKILLZ” are: dexterity, reaction, versatility, momentum, precision, instinct, strength and vision.

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behindthebench Kingston FC makes good on promise to win Article by Joe Scanlon When the owners of Kingston FC – Kingston’s pro soccer team – called a news conference last Spring announcing they expected to finish first or second in the Canadian Soccer League, they were greeted with skepticism. After all, it was only Kingston FC’s second year in the league and the team had finished near the bottom in its first season.

But, co-owners Lorne Abugov and Joe Scanlon were right.

Kingston FC finished first and reached the playoff final. Its only disappointment was a

3-1 loss to Waterloo last November in the playoff championship game.

This season, the owners predict an equally impressive finish. There is good reason for their optimism.

Fourth, Kingston FC has signed some promising newcomers such as Adam Shaban from Kenya, who has played for his country’s international team, Bryan Kommerowski from Germany, Paul Willis from Scotland, Fergus Neil from New Zealand and returning CSL 2011 Rookie of the Year, Akil DeFreitas from Trinidad and Tobago, fresh off two seasons on top-flight clubs in Finland and Lithuania.

First, they have back most of the key players that led to last season’s success – including Guillaume Surot, the league top scorer, and Jaroslav Tesar, one of the CSL’s top goalkeepers. Second, they have surrounded these players with other experienced veteran pros such as Edgar Soglo and Ryan McCurdy, Jean-Michel Paulin, Jordan Brooks and Mademba Ba. Ba was back-up striker and CSL top scorer with last year’s Reserves. He, Soglo, Paulin, McCurdy and Brooks are all in their third season with the team and understand the way Coach Colm Muldoon – CSL coach of the year in 2013 – expects them to play football.

Last season Kingston FC try-outs attracted mainly Kingston players, while the international signings resulted from the club’s own recruitment. This season was different owing to Kingston FC’s success in 2013 players came on their own from all over the world for a slot on a top-flight Canadian pro team.

Third, Muldoon’s return means continuity. Manchester United showed this season that there can be problems with coaching changes. They have been working with returning players in the off-season and providing them guidance.

Although international players are a key to success, the club has also invested in two Kingston-area players – Justin Bryant of Belleville and Tyler Sleeth of Kingston – to help them develop as future goalkeepers.

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