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OFF-SEASON FITNESS REGIMENT FOR AN OHL PLAYER: Players will work out 5-6 days a week. The off-season is broken into two phases. Players focus on increasing size during Phase 1, and increase power/strength in Phase 2 while maintaining conditioning, flexibility and speed.
SUMMER AS THE BATTALION TRAINER: I’ll attend league meetings and renew my certifications. I’ll be training some local players, work out myself and enjoy summer in the north.
OFF-SEASON VS. IN-SEASON TRAINING: Off-season training is focused on a number of attributes. Players look to make gains in weight, strength, power, speed, conditioning and flexibility. In-season workouts focus more on maintenance, and more rest.
ADVICE FOR AN ATHLETE HEADING INTO THEIR OFF-SEASON: Make sacrifices and never miss a training day. Get proper rest and nutrition. Play other sports as diversifying allows you to work on different skill sets. And remember, if you aren’t getting better, someone else is!
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'WARRIORS' BACK AT ITSubmitted by 'Warriors of Hope'
May's here, and the 'Warriors of Hope Breast Cancer Survivor' Dragon Boat Racing Team
is back on Trout Lake every Tuesday and Thursday evening, training in their practice boat “Jane”.
Founded in 1999, the team comprises over 30 Survivor and Associate paddling members who race in provincial and national regattas. The 'Warriors' also participate annually in the CIBC "Run for the Cure" and North Bay’s "Relay for Life", and support the North Bay Regional Health Centre Breast Screening Program -- just a few of the ways they help raise awareness about the benefits of an active lifestyle after breast cancer.
Don’t miss the 'Warriors’' annual Giant Garage Sale Fundraiser, May 26 from 8am - 1pm, at the parking lot of Investors Group, 1350 Fisher Street. Discover something you just can’t live without while you support the team!
If you are, or know, a breast cancer survivor and are interested in joining, contact the 'Warriors of Hope' at [email protected], or visit www.warriorsofhope.com.
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ULTIMATE FRISBEE TIMESubmitted by NB Ultimate Players Assn
Team and individual registration is now open for the North Bay Ultimate Frisbee league. Full information is
available at nbupa.com and on Facebook. Season will be from May 28 to mid-August. All teams play 2-3 times a week, Monday-Friday, 6pm and 7:30pm are game times. The league plays a 20 game schedule, then playoffs.
Registration is expected to stay open until approximately May 14.
BOATING COURSESSubmitted by NB Power & Sail Squadron
Get ready to hit the water this Spring, take one or more of the following
Courses offered by the North Bay Power and Sail Squadron, the #1 PCOC Provider in Canada. Volunteers teaching safe boating.
• Boating I (Pleasure Craft Operators Card (PCOC)) • Boating II & III • Marine VHF Radio Course • Boat & Engine Maintenance Course
Visit the North Bay Power and Sail Squadron at nbpss.on.ca or call 705-980-0455 for courses and registration.
THANKS ELK'S LODGESubmitted by Special Olympics - North Bay
Special Olympics would like to thank the North Bay Elk’s Lodge #25 for their generous donation of $1000.00. This donation will help our athletes towards accommodations and transportation for attending Regional, Provincial and National games.
PICTURED (L-R): Tim LaCelle; Matt Tresnak; Lise LaCelle; Mandy Demerse; Shannon Johnson
JUMP IN TO CLEAN OUTSubmitted by NB Scuba Club
The North Bay Scuba Club jumps into the water on May 13, starting at 10am.
This annual event for the Club has the members cleaning up the North Bay Waterfront Marina. For the last 17 years, members of the North Bay Scuba Club have removed numerous wheelbarrows of garbage including lawn chairs, barbecues and bicycles out of Lake Nipissing. As well, they have salvaged propellers and tools from the water and returned them to their owners.
The Club always welcomes new members. You can show up at the North Bay Waterfront Marina on May 13 at 10am or email the Club at [email protected] for more information. Check out our website at northbayscubaclub.com
UPSET & CHANGES
After being upset by Timmins Rock in the playoffs, the Powassan Voodoos have announced that Max Gavin will be the team's new Head Coach, effective immediately. The 29 year-old Gavin just came off a National Title as assistant coach with the Adrian Bulldogs, American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA) Division I. A Toronto native, Gavin looks forward to make the move from southeast Michigan to northeastern Ontario. Max is the son of former NHLer Stewart Gavin.
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TRIVIA QUESTIONS:
1. In "scoring" a baseball game, what number represents the 3rd base position?
2. October 30, 1974 - the "Rumble In The Jungle" boxing match between Muhammad Ali and reigning champ George Foreman, was fought in what country?
3. Who was the first coach of the Dallas Cowboys?
4. The NBA's Utah Jazz began play in 1979. What city was home to the team before that?
5. Montreal's won the Stanley Cup the most since the NHL first expanded in 1967-68. What 2 teams have won it the second most times?
6. What is the 'Hobey Baker Award' for?
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TENNIS ANSWERS PHYSICAL LITERACYSubmitted by North Bay Tennis Club
Physical literacy, a fancy term meaning that if children have control over basic movements with their body, they're more
likely to maintain physical activity or sport for their entire life.
The minimum physical skills children need to play most sports are called Fundamental Movement Skills - throwing, catching, jumping, striking, running, kicking, wheeling. Children need to be taught the 7 fundamental movement skills.
Some children learn by seeing someone else do it, some have to be shown over and over. Even highly coordinated children still need guidance, otherwise there wouldn't be pitching coaches in baseball.
Schools are sometimes not enough to teach these skills. Very few have a specialized physical education teacher anymore, let alone the resources.
Teaching children how to catch or kick a ball properly obviously still falls onto parents. Parents that enter their children at a young age (3-8) into sport help their children improve coordination and develop a love for sport. Coaches in these sports are the most experienced to teach children fundamental movement skills for their own sport and some are transferable between sports.
No sport requires all 7 skills. In any sport, one or more are missing. Your choices are to enter your child into more than one sport, or get one sport that covers most of these skills. According to Coach Fransua Rachmann at the North Bay Granite Tennis Club, tennis incorporates 5 of the 7 skills and he uses his 22 years of coaching to help players as young as 2 develop them through fun games and play.
Professional tennis players are some of the fittest sportspeople in the world. Matches can last longer than 2 hours with no replacements or time outs.
Movement skills learned from tennis can transfer to other sports in the future, but also in making decisions in life away from the sports field.
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SKATERS SHINE AT COMPETITIONSSubmitted by North Bay Skating Club
The North Bay Skating Club was pleased to host the 49th Annual 'Make It A Date' skating competition at Memorial
Gardens in North Bay recently.
Clubs from as far away as Hearst travelled to North Bay to compete in this qualifying event for the STARSkate Provincial Championships in Kingston.
The North Bay Skating Club congratulates all the skaters who competed and their achievements.
GIRLS STAR 5 OVER 13 PROGRAM: Alessandra Villeneuve (silver), Michelle Leblanc (silver), Alexandria Lavigne, from Verner (silver - her scores from a previous competition in
Copper Cliff secured her a spot in the Provincial Championships).
MEN’S STAR 9 AND MEN’S STAR 10: Alex Buchmann (gold - earned a spot to compete in the Provincial Championships)
WOMEN’S PRE-NOVICE SHORT PROGRAM: Taite King (bronze)
WOMEN’S PRE-NOVICE FREE SKATE: Taite King (silver), Casey-Eve Lavigne, North Bay-Verner (bronze).
Congratulations to the following North Bay Skating Club athletes for achieving Skate Canada assessed merit, bronze, silver and gold standards in the Star 2-4 categories: Buddy Steward, Elbereth Steward, Calla Bois-Grossiant, Neeve O’Connor, Michaella Anderson, Farrah Larose, Mackenzie Jones, Daelyn Parker, Manon Hull, Wayve Lefebvre, Paulina Subova and Cora Keats.
The STARSkate Provincial Championships in Kingston saw local skaters Alex Buchmann and Alexandria Lavigne compete against skaters from around the province. Alex skated to a silver in the men’s Star 9, and gold in men’s Star 10. Alexandria skated her personal best score and placed 8th.
Congratulations to all skaters on a great season!
In addition to our regular summer skating program with sessions running July 3-27, we are pleased to announce our New Summer Skate Camp for ages 6 to 12. The Summer Skate Camp will run July 9-13 and July 16-20 and is for all skating levels.
For details, visit North Bay Skating Club at nbfsc.uplifterinc.com or facebook.com/northbayskatingclub. See you at the rink!
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TITANS TEAR UP LONG COURSESubmitted by NB Titans Swim Club
Twenty North Bay Titans competed in the first long course swim meet of the season recently in Sudbury.
The NEOR #4 developmental meet took place at the Jeno Tihanyi Olympic Gold Pool at Laurentian University.
Nine year-old Owen Baas won four of his events and placed third in another, while also achieving a Festival qualifying standard.
Ethan Yates had two first place finishes and a third, while Jack Hachkowski won one event and was third in two more.
Ryan Spencer achieved four second place finishes. Julia Rivet was second in two events and third in another. Gabriel Cadiuex placed second in two events while Robby Baas also achieved a second place finish.
Indiana Coffin was third in one of her events.
Dekota Jones, Sarah Cadieux, Freya McLaren and Robby Baas attended their first ever long course event.
Sixteen Titans achieved personal best times, including Ashlyn Auger, Joshua Gough, Brody Marietti, Nikita Ouellette, Marlee Parker, Chloe Popp, Drew Stephenson, Fionna Truong and Emily Yates.
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PAPOLIS LIFTS
TO GLORY Congratulations to Thomas Papolis of North Bay.
Papolis placed second in the sub junior (14 yr to 18 yr) division at the Canadian Powerlifting Championships held recently in Calgary.
Papolis benched 135 kg (297 lbs), squatted 197.5 kg (435 lbs) and dead-lifted 227.5 kg. (501 lbs).
As a result of his placing at the Canadian Championships, Papolis now has a spot on the IPF
World Canadian Sub Junior team in the 93 kg. division. The International
Powerlifting Federation World Classic Powerlifting event
will occur in Calgary this June.
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BILLIARDS'S BEST IN NIAGARA FALLSSubmitted by Partners Junior Pool League
Over the years, our Junior league players have been at the forefront of many success stories.
Most recently, we sent seven of our junior players to the Canadian Cue Sport (CCS) Championships in Niagara Falls. Two of these players were champions in their respective divisions last year, and for five of our players, it was their first out of town tournament.
We are very proud of all our players, they shined through some tough competition against other junior players from numerous locations across Canada, but most of all they made new friends and had fun.
18 and Under Division: Nicolas Raymond – 2nd Place, Dannik Brisson – 5th Place
14 and Under Division: Sierra Seguin – 2nd, CJ Hummel – 5th, Brent Deschamps – 9th, Skylar Parfitt – 13th and Ryder Landriault – 17th.
Partners Junior Pool encourages our junior players to take advantage of the opportunity to experience these events and we are looking forward to participating in future tournaments.
Partners Junior Pool League allows children of all ages the opportunity to have fun each week in a rewarding and competitive team sport. We have expert coaches on hand each week to teach, mentor and challenge our players.
Join us for our annual Open House in September and see what our league is all about. For more information please visit partrnersjuniorpool.com. If you are interested in joining the league, please contact Kelly Raymond at 705-491-0888 or at [email protected].
TRAPPER GOLDSubmitted by North Bay Trappers Hockey
There was a tight grip on the brooms.
After taking the first two games of the series, including the dramatic come-from-behind game one win, the North Bay & District Nipissing Reader Minor Peewee 'AAA' Trappers swept away Nickel City.
Zach Major broke a 4-4 tie for the game, and series, winner over The Sons to capture the NOHA Minor Peewee AAA title in Sudbury with a heart-pounding 5-4 victory on a Saturday night in late March.
The Trappers rolled through the playoffs unbeaten with an impressive 6-0 record defeating the Sudbury Wolves in the semi-finals and the Sons in three straight in the best-of-five NOHA finals.
Jesse Lefebvre, Grayden Robertson-Palmer, Masen Wray and Nolan Newton had the other goals for the Trappers, who also captured the NOHA title against the Sons in the Major Atom 'AA' championships last spring.
Trappers head coach John Couch says the players heightened their grit awareness and showed a no quit attitude.
"It has been a fantastic season of steady measurable growth and improvements for all of us, the players and coaches,” said Couch.
"Twice over the final series we found ourselves down, with only a few reminders from the coaches about our mindset and how we can create a swing in momentum, it brought them around both times.
“We all bought into the team first attitude which, in the end, was the difference maker.”
Congratulations to the whole team: Patrick Danis, Justin Robinson, Ethan Desjardins, Masen Wray, Grayden Robertson-Palmer, Nate Gravelle, Jesse Lefebvre, Mathieu Turgeon, Caleb Dawson, Nolan Newton, Tyler Moore, Davis Anello, John Couch Jr., Andre Mondoux, Ayden Thomason, Zach Major and Noah St. Jean. Coaching Staff: John Couch, Glen Gravelle, Troy Lefebvre, Scott Robinson, Denis Major (manager), Remi St. Jean (trainer), Carmen Anello ( fundraising/team videographer), Shelley Newton (treasurer) and Geeno Robinson (statistician).
Unfortunately for the North Bay Savignac General Woodwork Ltd. Major Peewee 'AAA' Trappers, it was a tough ending.
The Trappers had eliminated Timmins in the semi-finals and ended up facing Nickel City, who had upended Sudbury by coming back from a 2 games - 1 deficit.
The Sons continued rolling and defeated the Trappers in 3-straight. Despite the sweep, the games were all close and could have gone either way.
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CURLING MEETS BOWLINGSubmitted by Partners Youth Bowling
While the Master Bantam tournament was being held at Partners Bowling, curling fever was reaching an all-time high
in North Bay with the 2018 World Women’s Curling Championships at Memorial Gardens.
Carole Howald took time out from her duties with Team Switzerland to try her hand at 5-pin bowling. She represented herself well with a score of 136 in her final game and took time to take photographs with well-wishers.
Here are the results of the Master Bantam tournament: 1st place: Gavin Dewar, Abby Hurtubise and Coach Micheal MacLean 2nd place: Savanna-Rose Dubois, Alexis
Levasseur and Coach Remi Levasseau 3rd Place: Liam Bull, Michelle Baker and Coach Cheryl Zilinksi Single POA award: Mariah Allen (POA = Pins Over Average) Triple POA award: Daniel Baker Single Scratch award: Maliya Wilson Triple Scratch award: Elijah Robillard
A second tournament was also occurring on the same day: the Youth Doubles at Georgian Lanes in Parry Sound.
Capturing Gold were Willow Arbour and Thomas Williams in the Senior Division.
Silver winners were Alexa Mitchell and Ariel Dougan in the Junior Division, Jake Boutilier and Christopher MacLean in the Senior Division.
Congratulations to all the bowlers. We look forward to the next time some Canadian and world curlers come and visit North Bay in the future!
1. Gavin Dewar, Abby Hurtubise and Micheal MacLean. 2. Thomas Williams and Willow Arbour. 3. Mariah Allen with Tom Williams. 4. Maliya Wilson with Tom Williams. 5. L-R Back: Dale McKenny, Carole Howald from Team Switzerland,
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SQUASH AT 22 WINGSubmitted By Paul Best, Manager Fitness, Sports & Recreation, 22 Wing North Bay
For more than 10 years, the 22 Wing/CFB North Bay Fitness & Wellness
Centre, under the watchful eye of the Fitness, Sports & Recreation Manager Paul Best, has been promoting squash through a House League.
Open to players of all skill levels, it draws participants from as far away as Timiskaming.
New players are welcome for the league that runs again October to April, with matches scheduled
between 5:30 and 9:15 each Tuesday and Thursday evening. The more experienced players regularly take
time to provide tips and instruction on how to develop skills.
In addition to League play, there are also club events where players enjoy round robin play, complete with awards, food and refreshments.
To join, contact Paul Best, Manager Fitness, Sports & Recreation at 705-494-2011 ext. 2241. There is no cost for members and a Special Activity Pass (SAP) can be purchased by non-members.
CATAHAN CLIMBING
THE RANKSSubmitted by the North Bay Tennis Club
Adrian Catahan has come a long way since starting to play Ontario Tennis Association junior tournaments in the
GTA in September 2017.
This 14 year old has an impressive record, seeing as he comes from North Bay where there are no indoor tennis facilities to practice year-round like his opponents.
Of the 14 tournaments Adrian's entered, he's won three, reached the final twice and lost in the semi-final four times.
Adrian's won 19 matches against only seven losses, pretty good for a first year player competing in the U16 category. He’s currently ranked 108 in Ontario in U16 out of the 577 active players, but has beaten a number of top-100 players over the last few months.
One of Adrian’s first goals is to break into the top-100, not only in Ontario, but in Canada. He has the potential to be a top ranked junior player, says Fransua Rachmann, Adrian’s full time coach in North Bay.
Catahan likes that tennis is an individual sport and that he is solely responsible for each point won or lost. There are some challenges of playing an individual sport compared to a team sport. No replacements for injuries, no coach or team mates telling you what to do during the match since coaching is not allowed during matches at this level. Players have to strategize and outthink their opponents by themselves during matches.
There are a few things to work on this summer but Adrian is a keen student and not afraid of a lot of work on and off court. Rachmann says the future looks bright for this young star, a result of a vibrant junior program at the North Bay Tennis Club.
The road ahead will get harder and, even if the destination is not yet clear, Adrian's enjoying the journey.
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SILVER EARNS TRIP EASTSubmitted by West Ferris Ringette Assn
For the first time since ringette's invention in North Bay in 1963, the West Ferris Ringette U19's team made history representing
the West Ferris Ringette Association and North Bay at the Eastern Canada Ringette Championships, April 18-20 (after OT deadlines) in Nova Scotia.
The U19's got there by earning silver at the Ontario Ringette “A” Provincial Championships.
The veteran U19A players had won Provincial silver the past two seasons. With 3 golds in 4 tournaments this season, the team was ranked 3rd, behind Timmins and Forest.
Their 5-1-1 round-robin record took them to the semis against Forest, whom they had not defeated all season. The 63s came on strong, besting Forest 7-5.
In the all-Northern Ontario final, the team faced Timmins, who they lost to earlier. The see-saw battle saw Chanel Cyr strike at 10:28 in the first. Timmins tied it on a shot off the face off to close out the first half.
Timmins grabbed the lead but Lauryn Hamilton answered 10 seconds later on a spectacular passing play by Emile Price and Kaitlyn Pace to even it at 2. 26 seconds later, Timmins led again.
Excellent goaltending by Maddy Laframboise kept the 63's in contention. With 2:38 remaining, Rylee Cote made a great pass to Erin Ablett who buried the ring to tie the game 3-3.
After a timeout, the 63's struggled to clear their zone. Timmins notched the go-ahead marker with 0:54 remaining and the 63's suffered a heart-wrenching 4-3 loss.
The silver secured the team's wild card spot at the Easterns and they were awarded the Sportsmanship award as voted by the 7 teams and referees.
Following a busy month of practice and fundraising, the 63's were to face 2 teams each from Ontario, Quebec and Atlantic Canada - including their final round-robin game against Timmins - a chance for redemption.
Visit westferrisringette.ca or Facebook for more.
PHOTO: Team members include, back row from left: Peter Baldasaro (trainer), Chanel Cyr, Meghan Latimer, Megan Brouse, Rylee Cote, Tyler Caldwell, Mykaela Shymanski, Madison Laframboise, Kaitlin Pace, Emilie Price, Terry Ablett (head coach), Dominique Baldasaro, Bryan Brouse (coach) and Laura Caldwell (coach). Front from left: Barb Guay (manager), Melanie Brouse, Hannah Boegel, Kirsten Mantha, Bobbie-Ann McCulloch, Erin Ablett, Lauryn Hamilton and Michelle Williamson. Submitted Photo
DANCERS CLAIM MULTIPLE AWARDSSubmitted by Performers Youth Dance Team
What a start to our competitive season!
Performers Youth Dance recently competed at Kick It Up Dance Challenge in Niagara Falls and our dancers came home with many wins.
Our Senior Ballet Dance, “Schindler’s List”, came home with a third overall in Ballet Groups, our Intermediate Jazz Dance, “Clue”, grabbed second overall and our Senior Hip Hop Dance, “It’s Like Clockwork”, received a highly coveted Titanium Award as well as a Choreography Award for Choreographer Mindy Contu. “It’s Like Clockwork” also earned “Best In Hip Hop" and was first overall at the competition. Great job Performers!
Congratulations also to Ryan Abesinghe who earned himself a Scholarship to the Canadian Dance Expo in Toronto this Summer.
Still to come for the Performers Youth Dance Team is View Dance Competition and Dance Canada both in North Bay, as well as Bedazzled at Blue Mountain Resort in May. Our dancers continue preparation for their busy season of competitions!
Until next month, keep on dancing.
ABOVE LEFT: Clue ABOVE RIGHT: Schindler's List
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2. Ice Boltz Midget B Provincial banner.
3. Partners Youth Bowling: Savanna-Rose Dubois, Alexis Levasseur and Levasseau.
4. Partners Youth Bowling Christopher MacLean and Jake Boutilier.
5. Partners Youth Bowling Ariel Dougan and Alexa Mitchell.
6. Alex Buchmann mid-flight.
7. Partners Junior Pool - Focus.
8. NB Scuba Club cleaning out waterfront.
9. Powassan Voodoos.
10. 'Warriors of Hope' team givin' it.
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AN IMPRESSIONSubmitted by KTP Athletics
The KTP Athletics' Badminton Team from North Bay has been around for only five years, but has quickly made an impression
on the badminton scene in Northern Ontario and the rest of the province. The team, which brings together competitive juniors aged 11-18 from the North Bay area, competed at the Northern Ontario Badminton Association Junior Championships, hosted in North Bay recently.
The tournament brought together 130 athletes from all corners of Northern Ontario, including Timmins, Elliot Lake, New Liskeard, Sudbury and Pikangikum. KTP fielded 20 athletes across all age groups and events.
The team saw plenty of success over the weekend, and for a young team has established itself very quickly as a force to reckon with on the Northern Ontario circuit.
The team would like to send out some special mentions to the following athletes that took home titles at the annual championships: -Ryan O'Donnell, U14 Boys Singles- David Rojas Reid/Zakari Dufresne-Nappert, U14 Boys Doubles (2nd consecutive)
-Marco Brazeau, U16 Boys Singles (3rd consecutive)- Zachary Kizell/Cheukman Zhou (North Bay Badminton Club), U16 Boys Doubles (3rd consecutive)
-Jazlyn McGuinty, U16 Girls Singles- Andrée Courchesne/Cierra St. Germain (Sudbury Jr), U16 Girls Doubles
Special shout outs to David Rojas Reid, Zakari Dufresne-Nappert, Andrée Courchesne and Marco Brazeau, who finished top three in all events (singles, doubles and mixed doubles)!
The team also maintained some of the team championship trophies that are awarded to the club that earns the most points across all events of an age group, based on top six results. The team took home the U14 Team Trophy for the second consecutive year, as well as the U16 Team Trophy for the fourth consecutive year!
To learn more about KTP Athletics and the Badminton Team, visit ktpathletics.com or visit them on Facebook.
SUCCESSFUL SKI SEASON WRAPSSubmitted by North Bay Antoine Ski Race Club
The North Bay Antoine Ski Racers have
come to the end of a very successful season.
On behalf of the board, I thank the new families who joined the team and the families who have been with the team for many years - it was one of the most enjoyable seasons in recent memory.
Thanks to our dedicated coaches and volunteers who started in September with dry-land training and came out every weekend to make sure our athletes had a great learning environment.
And to Laurentian Ski Hill and Antoine Mountain for their support and allowing us to train at their facilities.
Our 2018-19 season planning is underway with returning coaches, new programs, stronger partnerships with other northern clubs and expanded opportunities for all our athletes.
Please watch for more information at www.northbayskiracingclub.com. You can also find us on Facebook and Instagram. We look forward to seeing you in the fall.
Duncan Cornthwaite, President - North Bay Antoine Ski Racers
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BRONZESubmitted by North Bay and District Girls Hockey Association – Ice Boltz
The Assante Midget B Ice Boltz overcame much adversity to win the bronze medal at the OWHA Provincial
Hockey Championship.
With three players returning from significant injury and one more suffering from a stomach bug, the Midget B Boltz dug extra deep to win their first playoff elimination game against the Nepean Wild Cats.
With the arena increasingly packed by curious onlookers as the overtime periods piled on, Emma Caruso slapped a beauty one-timer to win the epic battle as the sixth period of OT was in its dying seconds.
Having to play their quarter final game a couple of hours later, the team managed to pull another rabbit out of the hat to eliminate the Smith Falls Cubs to advance.
Sunday morning, in the semi-final, the Boltz poured it on in the first period but as the game progressed it was clear their legs were suffering from the 15 periods of hockey the previous day. The team lost a heartbreaker to a formidable opponent from South Huron.
The girls regrouped over a fun game of imaginary football between games then rebounded with a strong performance to defeat the Kincardine Kinucks 1-0 to capture the bronze medal. Averi Fry scored the game winner on a clever sneak in from the point and Emma Lindeman secured the shutout for the local squad.
HIGHS & LOWS AT PROVINCIALSSubmitted by North Bay and District Girls Hockey Association – Ice Boltz
The North Bay Kal Tire Peewee C Team embarked on a journey to the OWHA 2018 provincials with excitement and enthusiasm.
The event was the final weekend of hockey for a team that had worked so hard and improved so much over the season. A weekend they will always remember.
Beginning with the thrill of the big win to the heartbreak of a loss in the last 30 seconds of their last game. The event was as much about friendships and camaraderie as it was about playing the game. There was as much fun off the ice and in the hotel rooms (and hallways) as on the ice.
This team had become a family and learned to work together. There was laughter, joy, nail biting by the parents and coaches, tears, and many kms driven... and it was completely worth it! Awesome weekend with a great group of girls. Go Ice Boltz!
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The North Bay Northern Green Energy Solutions Novice C Ice Boltz had a successful weekend at the OWHA provincial
championships in Toronto.
Friday morning's game was against the TCDGHA Rebels. The Ice Boltz tallied first with a goal from Brooklyn McGowan, assisted by Kloe Boucher. Kaylee Bolton added three more for the 4-1 win. Alivia Purcell was given the team mascot “Bolt” for her effort during this game.
Next, the Mitchell Meteors. Entering the second, Mitchell was up 1-0 but Sophie Lebeouf found the back of the net after picking up the rebound of a Karlee Bolton shot to tie the game. Purcell added a goal however, despite great efforts by all including goalies Tayla Booth and Kaylee Blacker, the Ice Boltz came up short, a 5-2 loss. Game “Bolt” was given to Lily Gurini, who showed excellent improvement all season.
The round robin ended against Clarence Rockland Lightning. North Bay notched the opener with a power play goal from Kaylee Bolton in the first. By the end of the second, the Lightning led 2-1. Half-way through the third, Kaylee Bolton tied the game on a penalty shot. Forward Macy McLeod battled in front of the net but was shut down by the Lightning goalie. Excellent back checking earned Quinn O’Hagan game “Bolt”. This tie put the girls into the quarterfinals against Sarnia.
Sarnia took an early 1-0 lead. Ice Boltz forward Reese Rowley and line mates Claire Wilson and Purcell quickly answered to tie the game. Kaylee Bolton added a second goal however, despite excellent defensive efforts and stellar saves by Tayla
Booth, Sarnia took the 4-2 win. Kaylee Bolton earned "Bolt" for her leadership and passion all season.
The team greatly improved throughout the season. They worked hard, developed life-long skills and friendships during their first year of rep hockey. They weren't ready for the season to end.
LIKE TRUE WINNERSSubmitted by North Bay and District Girls Hockey Association – Ice Boltz
Despite the tough competition the girls faced during provincials, the Atom B Ice Boltz played three hard fought games.
It was a great effort and the results did not reflect their hard work or talent. Although the girls fell 6-0 to the, eventual, bronze winners Oakville Hornets, 6-0 to the North Durham Blades and 4-1 to the Cambridge Roadrunners, they never gave up. That resulted in a last minute goal scored by Gabriele Dufresne-Nappert that was assisted by Emily Vibert.
Even though we were winless, the experience was memorable and these Ice Boltz girls finished like true winners!
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GIRLS END WITH A T H R I L L E RSubmitted by North Bay and District Girls Hockey Association – Ice Boltz
The Bantam C had high hopes going into the final weekend coming off a win at our last tournament in Brantford.
Despite going 3-0 in our round robin play with a couple of dominant wins, we were unable to complete the comeback from a 2-0 deficit in our final game.
We gave the Highlanders a good fight, after pulling the goalie for an extra attacker we scored to tie the game with less than two minutes remaining. Our girls played hard to the end, dominating most of the overtime period.
We are so proud of this team, their commitment and progression thru the year has been fantastic. We would like to congratulate all the teams that represented the Ice Boltz this year.
(Andrew Hatch, head coach; Dan Garagan, assistant coach; Dee Horning, trainer; Eric Smith, manager)
IN SEARCH OF THE “PERFECT GAME”Submitted by North Bay and District Girls Hockey Association - Ice Boltz
From summer dry land training, 2-a-day ice sessions at training camp in August, an intense LLFHL schedule, a huge
play down series versus Sudbury and a great run at provincials that ended in triple OT heartbreak, this Bantam A group of 13 girls were challenged physically and mentally from day one. They pushed through it to have a fantastic year.
The coaches challenged these girls throughout the season, having them strive to play the “perfect game” and this group rose to the occasion. Not playing that unattainable “perfect game”, but giving everything they had, rewarding the coaches with the “perfect effort”.
The pinnacle of their season was the series versus rival Sudbury. A large portion of this group of 03/04 girls had never beaten Sudbury to advance to provincials in three previous attempts at the novice, atom and peewee levels. And, after 6 consecutive losses to the Wolves this season, the group had to hit the road and beat Sudbury twice in a row on their home ice. They did the improbable. Two games later the Ice Boltz were off to provincials, Sudbury was staying home.
At provincials, this group came up with some gritty performances again. Playing from behind in all three round robin games, fighting back to get a win and two ties, sending them through to the elimination round of 12.
Against a tough Durham West team, they fell behind. Again, they fought back to tie the game and send it to OT. Three OT periods later, Durham West scored the game winner, ending the Boltz provincial run.
Effort, determination, work ethic, working together with teammates towards a common goal and never giving up are characteristics that make successful teams and individuals. This group has an abundance of all of them. They should be extremely proud of their accomplishments.
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A BITTERSWEET ENDINGSubmitted by North Bay and District Girls Hockey Association - Ice Boltz
The North Bay Ice Boltz Midget A team returned from the provincial playdowns with their heads held high.
In their first game they played a very strong Barrie Sharks team who had just won their division of their league and had won silver in the LLFHA overall Midget A finals. The Boltz came out strong and were able to keep the Sharks off the scoreboard. Strong defensive play by everyone and great goaltending earned a well-deserved tie.
Then the Boltz took on Owen Sound. Eager to get on the scoreboard, Jenna Faulkner redirected a Renee Gallagher shot only 15 seconds into the game to give the Ice Boltz an early lead. The rest of the game was once again a defensive battle, both teams working their systems and both goalies standing their ground. The Boltz earned the 1-0 win with another strong effort.
With the first day behind them, the girls were very happy with the three points they had earned and this set them up with a chance to advance from their pool.
The third game of the round robin had the Boltz facing a tough North York team. With both teams in a situation where a loss
would end their season, the game didn’t disappoint the fans. The Boltz played their best game of the weekend but fell short, 1-0.
The loss was disappointing as the girls knew they had played well enough to advance from their pool as they had only allowed one goal against in the three games. Mixed emotions filled the dressing room after the game. Disappointment of the outcome, pride for their compete level and sadness for the graduating players and coaches.
The display of emotions was wonderful to witness and was made possible by years of volunteers and players working hard and being proud to be an Ice Bolt.
AA'S GET TO TOP 8Submitted by North Bay and District Girls Hockey Association – Ice Boltz
Alamos Gold Midget AA Ice Boltz headed south, entering their 2018 Provincial Championships ranked 19th in Ontario.
The girls opened against 3rd-ranked Oakville Hornets. Boltz struck first but Oakville tied it in the third to finish with a huge 1-1 tie.
Second game the Boltz played 17th-ranked Cambridge and came out with a 2-1 victory. Needing at least a tie to advance, the Boltz met the Scarborough Sharks, a team they hadn't beaten all season. The team came up big, placing second in their pool with the 1-1 tie.
Next, 6th-ranked Whitby. The back-and-forth action was fast and physical, both teams trading chances. In the end the Boltz won 2-1, disposing Whitby and advancing themselves to the quarter finals.
It was Oakville again. This time a 5-1 loss with two empty netters ended the Boltz season and a chance at the Nationals.
A fantastic year with thanks to sponsors Alamos Gold, RMTI, Trapper City Paving, Moose Cookhouse, Dumas Mining Construction, Delaney’s, Terry’s Independent and Thompson Real Estate.
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DRILLS & SKILLS - SOCCER START UPSubmitted by North Bay Youth Soccer Club
The 2018 outdoor soccer season is just around the corner. The North Bay Youth Soccer Club gives the player an opportunity to play and
learn the beautiful game of soccer in a fun, friendly environment.
The Club will be running the Mini Kicker program again this season. The innovative program introduces three year-olds to the basic skills of soccer through fundamental soccer activities. It is run by our technical director from England on Saturday mornings. The cost is $50, limited to the first 15 children that join. Please call us at 705-494-7388 for more information.
Again this year we have hired a technical director through Challenger Sports. In the past our technical director has worked with our U4 to U6 divisions weekly, developing
the basic soccer skills of balance, agility and coordination. Our technical director will
work with all other divisions and again offer free clinics on weekends for striking, defending and goal keeping. Speed Agility clinics, for older, more advanced players will also take place. Review your schedule for when your division is scheduled.
Registration's completed online. If you'd prefer to pay by cash or cheque, visit us at the office.
Registration is $100 for children born between 2010-14, and $120 for children born between 2000-09. Register early to avoid disappointment. For information and to register, visit northbayyouthsoccerclub.com. Registration's tab at the top of the page.
We're always looking for coaches. If you love the beautiful game and interested in coaching, contact the office or email us and introduce yourself. High school students needing volunteer hours, may also contact us.
Coaches’ meetings, held upstairs at the West Ferris Community Centre, 42 Gertrude St. E., are as follows: U5-U6 divisions Tuesday, May 8 at 6 pm; U7-U8 on Tuesday, May 8 at 7 pm; U9 to senior divisions on Wednesday, May 9 at 6 pm.
For 31 years, the Rapides Soccer Club has been instrumental in the development of youth soccer in North Bay. One of the ways the Club contributes to local soccer is through the establishment of the Rapides Mini Soccer Camp. The camp, founded by Susan Knight, provides an opportunity for children to participate in a non-intimidating environment while having fun. The Camp is being held daily: July 16-20 from 10am to 12pm (location to be determined). Registration is $50.00 and early enrolment is encouraged as spots fill up quickly.
North Bay Youth Soccer Club is partnering with Challenger Sports, providers of North America’s most popular soccer camps, to host two, week-long British Soccer Camps, July 2–6 and July 30 – August 3 at Veterans Field.
In addition to daily foot skill development (1,000 touches curriculum), technical and tactical practices and ‘World Cup’ tournament style plays, each child will be treated to a rich
cultural experience and lessons on respect, responsibility, integrity, leadership and sportsmanship. Challenger consults the Club on camp level, as each camp is customized to meet the needs of the players.
Each camper receives a FREE camp T-shirt, soccer ball, soccer poster, individual skills performance evaluation and free access to an educational soccer website. Sign up online by May 18 and/or June 15 to receive a genuine British Soccer replica jersey for just the shipping cost (valued at $39). For further information, contact Joe Medcalf at 1.800.309.0212 – Ext 323 or at [email protected]
TOP RESULTS IN KWSubmitted by KTP Athletics
The KTP Athletics Badminton Team from North Bay went to the Kitchener-Waterloo Jr B tournament for the final stop on the Jr B tour of the season before provincial championships.
Although a smaller event, the KW Jr B still brought some serious competition. North Bay athletes started showing that their training is paying off, according to coach Kurt Tempelmans Plat.
"We've been focusing a lot on strategies and decision-making for the last few practices and it was apparent that the kids were thinking much more this weekend then in past weekends. I look forward to a solid showing at the Provincials."
Some top results included - Doubles: U15 Girls: 2nd - Mariyah Kazi/Kaitlyn Bertrand ( T i m m i n s ) ; U15 Mixed: 3rd - Zakari Dufresne-Nappert/Kaitlyn Bertrand (Timmins); U17 Boys: 3rd - Pierre Legrand/Zachary Kizell; U17 Girls: 2nd - Jazlyn McGuinty/Andrée Courchesne; U17 Mixed: 2nd - Jazlyn McGuinty/Pierre Legrand and U19 Boys: 3rd - Nicholas Babich/Dillon Laberge (North Bay BC)Nicholas Babich took 3rd in U19 Boys Singles.
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ELITE FINISHES AT FINAL O-CUPSubmitted by Elite Alpine Ski Cross
The EASX athletes recently participated in the final race of the O-Cup Series at Beaver Valley Ski Club in Kimberley, Ontario.
Competitors from all over Ontario entered in this awesome event held on a FIS/Nor-Am track. The track was the longest and one of the most demanding tracks that we have seen. The athletes trained on it beforehand to test strategy, and loved it. EASX met and mapped out the track, determining strategy and a line that proved to be fast.
This provincial event held single athlete time trial qualifications in
the morning, where the athletes' times determined their advancements. All of the EASX athletes advanced to the final heat races in their categories. Unfortunately, due to the timing of the event, a few EASX athletes were unable to participate. However, EASX's athletes that did compete, put down solid performances.
EASX's coaches, parents, and affiliations are extremely proud of all of the athletes. The growth that has taken place in just
two years is truly amazing. We are excited and look forward to continuing to grow our ski cross family.
• U10 Men's: Nigel Pomerleau - Gold • U12 Men's: Austin McLaren-Stewart - Silver • U14 Men's: Ben Dufresne - Bronze • U16 Women's: Leah Dufresne - 7th • FIS/OPEN Men's: Colton Eggert - Bronze • FIS/OPEN Women's: Lexi Ransom - Silver
Elite Alpine Ski Cross would like to thank all our amazing local sponsors for all their help this season. We could not have succeeded without you. Central Welding and Iron Works, Gincor Industries, Moore Propane Ltd., North Bay Cycle, Kia of North Bay, Camp Olympics and One Stop Promotions.
SAIL INTO THE BLUE SKYSubmitted by Blue Sky Sailing Club
Learn to sail or join us for fun at Blue Sky Sailing Club!
The group's volunteers share club boats and enjoy social sails 5 times a week. The 2-hour sails focus on basic skills with like-minded leisure sailors where new members can also learn in a 'hands-on' environment.
Blue Sky owns 2 sailboats docked at the North Bay waterfront for member use, so you don’t need to own a boat.
Private skipper lessons are available that include safe motoring practices, docking and handling of the boat in moderate winds. No experience is necessary.
Lake Nipissing can be challenging. Our skippers watch our proprietary weather site and our website provides real-time updates every 2 minutes.
One can be more hands-on with cleaning, varnishing and preparing the boats for launch. On our ‘Launch Day’ in May, club volunteers get the boats into the water and, in fall, reluctantly take them out.
There's numerous special events and this year's plans include longer excursions down the French River.
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I would like to thank everyone for taking the time to join us few weeks back at the Sportsplex.
The Humboldt Bronco bus accident is not just a hockey tragedy. It’s a human tragedy that, as a nation, Canadians felt from coast to coast to coast.
The Book of Condolences was at the Municipal Office until April 20th and added a few more signatures.
We are all Broncos and we send our love and best wishes to the Community of Humboldt Saskatchewan, Broncos Players, Families and all those touched by this tragic event.
(Editor's Note: by pictures received, a couple hundred people participated - well done Powassan)
RINGETTE SALUTES AT YEAR END EVENTSubmitted by West Ferris Ringette Assn
The West Ferris Ringette Association’s annual banquet and awards night had players and family turning out in high numbers to
celebrate a very successful year.
Teams congregated, parents chatted and younger siblings buzzed about as executive members served up pizza and water. Players strolled by a table laden with medals and awards, which were later handed out by emcees, and House League co-directors, Ryan and Carrie Culhane.
Medals were presented to Learn to Skate participants and house league teams, and awards given for bronze, silver and gold winners of each house league division and for the annual East-West Challenge.
The U12 provincial rep team was awarded the Nell Mallory Award for “Most Improved Team”, and the U19 King Sportswear house league team earned “Most Sportsmanlike”.
Peter Baldasaro was presented the Don Pecore Award as a true promoter and dedication to the game of Ringette.
The Youth Volunteer Award, for the Young Ambassador of Ringette, went to Mykaela Shymanski, a U19 goalie who has been a mentor to younger players and goalies and is a frequent volunteer with Association events.
The Jeff Francom Award, WFRA Volunteer of the Year, went to house league coach Phillip Penna, roasted in his introduction as being the person mostly likely to know any ringette stat, and applauded for his enthusiasm of the game.
Marilyn Ablett, long serving ice director with the WFRA who is retiring after more than a decade on the executive, received the Lifetime Achievement Award.
Registration opened for the 2018-19 season with many families registering to catch the “early bird” reduced fee, which is in place until May 31st. Registrations can be done online, or with payment by cheque at Skaters North Source for Sports on Fisher Street.
Visit westferrisringette.ca for more information about Ringette in North Bay or check us out on Facebook!
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SUMMER CAMP GUIDE'S OUTSubmitted by Sport North Bay
Summer's coming quick. And that means the little ones will need to be kept busy.
There's a whole bunch of sports camps this summer in North Bay. The options are virtually endless.
Keep the kids active throughout the summer with various camps, from gymnastics to tennis to hockey and many others.
Sport North Bay's Summer Sport Camp Guide is available at www.sportnorthbay.ca or on Sport North Bay's facebook page. The guide itself gives you a quick glance at all the options and web links to the specific camps for full details.
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