WIndsor Minor Hockey Association Grad Reaches 1000 Games in the NHL

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The Windsor Minor Hockey Association are pleased to announce the Ed Jovanovski has become the 1st WMHA Grad to play 1000 games in the NHL. Eddie played his 1000th game December 26th vs the Dallas Stars. WMHA is proud to call Eddie a WMHA Grad and wished him continued success


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WMHA Grad Makes Debut with Plymouth Whalers

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Congrats to WMHA Grad Jared Dennis on making his Junior "A" debut with the Plymouth Whalers. The WMHA is proud of all their grads. Keep up the great work Jared!


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Windsor Mayor Announces International Children’s Games Team and Kicks off “Countdown to Kelowna”

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Mayor Eddie Francis proudly announces the 2011 Team Windsor Essex athletes who will represent our city and region in the 5th International Children’s Winter Games, January 26-31, 2011 in Kelowna, British Columbia:

Alpine Skiing: Alex Deans and Amanda Sippala, Coach: Caroline Sippala

Figure Skating: Madeline Potts and Molly Ghanam, Coaches: David Beatty and Jennifer Jackson

Boys Hockey: Sun County Panthers Bantam Minor, Coach: Mike Heikkinen.
Dalton Langlois, DJ Wales, Marshal Laing, Brett Markham, Matthew Zelko, Tyler Russell, Zach Guilbeault, Dylan Enns, Noah Bushnell, Austin Hall, Zachary Prentice, Brendan McGhee, Alex Friesen, Colin Lauzon, Brett Primmeau, Aleks Dobrich, Kyler Carter and Colin Tetreault.

Panther Zach Gilbeault was the first to answer the call for submissions in September to have his team represent the region at the upcoming games. Thanks to his determination, the Panthers applied, and the team’s coach and parents unanimously supported the bid.

The “Countdown to Kelowna” is on, with a number of events coming up in Windsor over the coming weeks.

On Sunday, January 2, “Battle of the Boys” will see Team Windsor Essex square off against the Windsor Spitfires at 11:00 a.m. at the WFCU Centre. Tickets are available for $5.00 at Blades Pro Shop in the WFCU Centre, at Devonshire Mall customer care stations, and Skate Pro in Tecumseh Arena.

On Friday, January 14, the Countdown to Kelowna Youth Dance will rock the Teutonia Club from 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. Students in grades 7, 8 and 9 are welcome to come and enjoy the celebration (student card required for high schoolers). Tickets are available at the Teutonia Club and from Team Windsor Essex athletes. Students can choose $5.00 general admission or $10.00 V.I.P. admission, including coat check and reserved seating.

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Windsor Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy Strikes Gold In Michigan

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The Students of the Windsor Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy received several awards this past Sunday, December 5 2010, for their hard work from the past year of tournament competition. The awards ceremony and following tournament were held at the Roseville Recreation Centre in Roseville Michigan. The competitors received points for competing in the tournaments, receiving 100 points for a win, 80 points for second or silver, 60 points for third or bronze and 40 points for fourth. Wins are counted as submissions or in accumulated points from various techniques utilized by the competitors. In order to be considered for the championship belts or plaques for second and third, the competitors must compete in a minimum of 2 of the 4 competitions. The points are tabulated for the year and champions receive a belt with their name on it, second place receives a large plaque and third a smaller plaque.

This year's winners are:
Name Weight Gi No Gi
Trevor Cofell Under 50 lbs Champion Champion
James Morales 50.1 to 60 lbs Champion
Alex Dufour 60 to 69.9 lbs Champion Champion
Kyrin Slogan 60 to 69.9 lbs Bronze
Nick Dufour 70 to 79.9 lbs Silver Bronze
Jade Dufour Under 129.9 lbs (teen female) Champion Champion
Zack Cofell 90 to 99.9 lbs Champion
Devan Primeau 100 to 114.9 lbs Champion
Darian Primeau Under 129.9 lbs (teen female) Silver Silver
Alex Cofell Under 129.9 lbs Silver Silver
Nick MGraw 130 to 139.9 lbs Champion Champion
Tracey Cofell Under 134.9 lbs (open female division) Champion

The culmination of a year's worth of competition showed through. Congratulations to all competitors for the hard work and dedication to the sport.

Following the awards ceremony, a tournament for the 2010/2011 season began. Again precious medals made there way back to Canada. A good crowd watched the event unfold with the Windsor Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy 12 gold medals, 10 silver and 4 bronze medals.

The competitors receiving these medals were as follows:
Name Weight /Division Gi No Gi
Trevor Cofell 40 to 59.9 lbs (6-9) Silver Silver
James Morales 50 to 59.9 lbs (6-9) Gold Gold
Alex Dufour 60 to 69.9 lbs (9-12) Gold Silver
Kyrin Slogan 60 to 69.9 lbs (9-12) Silver Gold
Nick Dufour 80 to 89.9 lbs (9-12) Bronze Silver
Jade Dufour Under 129.9 lbs (teen female) Gold Silver (mixed teen female-male under 129)
Zack Cofell 90 to 114.9 lbs (13-14) Silver Gold (mixed teen female-male under 129.9)
Darian Primeau Under 129.9 lbs (teen female) Silver
Devan Primeau 90 to 129.9 (teen male 13-14) Gold Gold
Alex Cofell 90 to 129.9 (teen male 15-17) Silver Bronze
Alex Goudreau 130 to 149.9 (teen male) Gold Bronze
Nick MGraw 130 to 149.9 (teen male) Gold Gold
Tracey Cofell Open female up to 134.9 Gold
Ryan Odette 170-179.9 fourth
Trevor Childs Heavy weight (220 +) Bronze
Ron Dupuis Brown Belt Super bout Silver

It should be noted that the Windsor Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy also received the Most Supportive School and Largest Youth Team Awards.

The Windsor Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy will be hosting a seminar with Jean Jacques Machado and a tournament is scheduled to take place the following day at the Windsor Fitness and Health Expo. The dates for these events are February 19 and 20, 2011.

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WINDSOR MINOR HOCKEY ASSOCIATION ANNUAL CAN & COAT DRIVE

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- SUNDAY DECEMBER 12TH
- ADIE KNOX ARENA – 1551 WYANDOTTE ST W
- 3:30PM – 6PM

For every can or coat brought in you will get a chance to win some great prizes with the top prize being a signed 2009/2010 Windsor Spitfire jersey. All cans & coats will be donated to the Unemployed Help Centre. Let’s show them how WMHA helps those who need it

 

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Leamington Flyers To Assist Those In Need This Holiday Season

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LOCAL WINDSOR HOCKEY VETERAN WINS OHA AWARD

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LaSalle, Ontario – Kevin McIntosh has been around hockey all his life, as a player, as a coach and finally as the Vipers General Manager.

On Wednesday night he will be honored by the Ontario Hockey Association in an official on ice ceremony for the awarding of the Crystal Puck. .

The award recognizes a team representative who not only provides exemplary service and dedication to his team and organization, but also to the OHA and the game of hockey.

A formal presentation is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 17 at the Vollmer Centre before the Vipers Jr. B Hockey game at 7 p.m.

“Kevin has worked within the association for years and has established himself as a person who’s always first to volunteer his time with our programs and initiatives,” says Mark Ellis, OHA Executive Director. “He has tremendous passion and commitment for the game of hockey, which rubs off on everyone around him.”

The award recognizes Kevin’s service to the association and winning the two of the last three junior B Sutherland Cup championships – the first in 2008 with the Tecumseh Chiefs and the second, in 2010, with the LaSalle Vipers.

McIntosh credits the Vipers organization for bringing together values of family, education and hockey to make a winning team.

“Hockey is more than just a game – and at the same time, there’s more to life than just hockey. These are the things the coaching staff and I teach our players.

“We stand behind the formula of ‘commitment, self-discipline, teamwork, honesty and integrity’ – the human traits necessary for success in whatever field our players may go into later in life.”

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HIGHTON NEW XCC WELTERWEIGHT CHAMP!

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By Paul Gray

Local Windsor Athletes were in Port Huron last night fighting for at the Battle at the Border 11 promoted by Xtreme Caged Combat (XCC). Team Maximum went an impressive 3 wins and 0 losses last night and some new championship hardware was brought back to Windsor.

Thought by many as the underdog coming into this fight Chris "the titan" Highton silenced everyone. With a new regime and standard of work ethic that is expected by the athlete's of Team Maximum this night we were treated to the best Highton anyone has ever seen before. Highton squared off against a tough fighter from Sarnia fighting in his own backyard, Chris "Canadian Bacon" Logan. Highton shocked the entire crowd by winning by a TKO stoppage in the 1st round and looked to control this match from the start of the bell to become the new XCC welterweight (170lbs) champion.

Randa Markos, is fresh off her Canadian Championship at Grapplers Quest a couple of weeks ago. Markos continued to grow in the sport showing great composure vs. national level amateur boxer Bernice Booth (Niagara Falls) before finally closing the distance and taking her down and finishing the fight by a TKO in first round and is set up to contend for the XCC title on her upcoming fight for this organization.

Jeff (beach boy) Thomas became the 125lbs champion over mike Dombrowsky Port Huron,

In Montreal Saturday night London Fighter - Chris "The Menace" Clements(ATC-LONDON) retired formed UFC fighter Jonathan Goulet via KO at 1:06 of Round 2 to win the vacant Ringside MMA Welterweight Championship Title

In other MMA news, UFC 145lb Title Contender Mark the Machine Hominick will be once again be at Maximum Fitness Centre November 20th teaching a TEEN KIDS MMA Program and taking pictures and signing autographs.

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Windsor gets “Energized” with MMA Fighter Chucky Mady

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By David Clark

A local Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) success story, Chucky Mady brings a significant amount of fighting experience to the table when it comes to performing at MMA competitions he participates in all over the world. His approach to the sport is highly entertaining; he is known for his highlight reel activities in the ring as well. “The Energiza Bunny” is a fan favourite almost everywhere he goes.

Mady is a 3rd degree black belt in Isshinryu Karate with a background in Kickboxing, Judo and Wrestling. He hails from Mady’s Martial Arts gym in Windsor, Ontario where he is instructed by his father, Grandmaster Albert Mady who is also a highly-regarded person in the discipline. According to Mady, “He’s been training me all my life; he taught me about getting mentally ready and to visualize myself winning.” The tale of the tape, Mady is a youthful 22 years of age at 5’7” and weighs in at 135 pounds. He is presently employed at a local beer store and a licensed establishment in Windsor, Ontario.

Mady got “The Energiza Bunny” nickname because he can go the distance in the ring due to his extraordinary level of cardio fitness. He is also extremely quick with a spin hook kick and a flurry of fists as his competitors will tell you.

In November 2008 at Shidokan, Philip Sehenuk of the United States was on the receiving end of one of those kicks, getting knocked out quickly in the third round by a very determined Mady. Like Canadian champion George St. Pierre of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), Mady enjoys having strong Karate skills through his training in Isshinryu and St. Pierre’s discipline Kyokushin.

With a full contact sport like MMA, where cage-fighting happens, Mady doesn’t seem to be too concerned about his safety in the cage. “I go into the ring well-prepared. I’ve been doing it for a long time. We are trained to avoid injury and take safety precautions. I don’t think that MMA is dangerous because we are trained athletes who are conditioned for it,” says Mady. The referees are also prepared to stop a fight if someone is in trouble. Today, in MMA, health and safety is paramount as the fighters are closely observed through EKG’s, blood work and other medical testing.

Back at age 16, Mady started to fight in MMA amateur contests. He has a highly respectable 8-3 record as a junior fighter. As an amateur, Mady fought 3, three minute rounds in every contest but the title fights were 5, three minute rounds in duration.

Mady was very young when he entered the MMA ring but well-prepared because of his previous training. At the time, he brought a lot of experience into the ring including Karate from three years of age and Kickboxing around seven. He also had the wrestling background he needed in order to be an exceptional submission artist in the ring. Mady surprised everyone because he was performing so well as a grappler when his strength was in striking. In most of his amateur bouts, Mady submitted his opponents through utilizing wrestling techniques.

When it was time to sign up, Mady’s father fast-tracked him into MMA by signing a waiver that he was fully prepared to fight at this level even though he was only 16. The minimum age was 18 at the time. The promoter knew he was well trained and capable.

In his first fight, Mady fought a 24 year old man from Detroit. “My first fight was the hardest because I didn’t know what to expect,” remarked Mady. He had just climbed into the ring with a guy who had eight years on him and defeated him by applying a guillotine hold that led to submission. His ring smarts were very apparent at the time even with no previous MMA experience.

As a pro, starting at 19 years of age, Mady has a respectable 3-2 record at this time, all of which were sanctioned fights. He also has a stunning 5-0 record in other professional bouts he participated in. His pro debut was at the “King of the Cage” tournament in Michigan where the promoter requested his attendance. “In the pro ranks, competitors get a “show-up” fee and a win bonus to start while your flight, hotel and meals are paid for too. “In amateur, there’s a lot of politics going on, nothing is paid for and the promoters are hard to deal with,” exclaimed Mady. With different pro organizations and different titles to win, as a professional, Mady will move towards the UFC by winning some of the pro tournaments like the “King of the Cage” competitions.

A fight worth remembering in December of 2009, Mady was honoured to fight in the first ever MMA event to be held in the Middle East. He went up against an excellent fighter, Kiko Lopez (3-1) out of California having previously studied his fight videos, looking for weaknesses. “It was supposed to be my toughest fight,” said Mady. He managed to knock out Kiko just seconds into the first round with a punishing knee to the face that left him confused and bewildered. Mady has a history of delivering first round knockouts like the match where he sent a kick to his opponent’s face just 3 seconds into the fight, knocking him out instantly.

Regarding MMA, the sport is actually a wide variety of fighting disciplines including karate, boxing, judo, kickboxing and wrestling. striking (stand-up) and grappling (ground) are the activities that take place in an MMA ring. Mady is better at striking but has won several contests through (ground) submission as well.

More people are accepting this as a legitimate sport at this time because safety measures have been implemented, steadily improving the reputation of the sport. Fights are called off if a competitor can’t defend himself, is knocked out or submitted on the ground. Mady comments, “I’m not sure why some people would enter the cage if they’re not ready. The coaches need to be certain that a fighter is prepared.” MMA is set to be regulated in Ontario starting in 2011.

MMA draws a huge crowd when it comes to regular TV and pay-per-view programming. MMA also fills up a lot of seats in casinos and arenas throughout North America. The popularity of the sport is soaring in Canada and the U.S. where many race to their televisions to watch MMA contests including the popular UFC programming.

Mady is open to the possibility of fighting in the UFC but he would need to push his weight to 155 lbs. (from 135) in order to qualify for the UFC’s starting weight class. Also, “Negotiating a contract with the UFC is a little tricky because you may sign on for so much money but you don’t know when those fights will take place,” says Mady. According to him, it would be somewhat difficult to deal with your commitments or plan ahead when things are like that. For now, Mady was just informed that he can fight with another professional MMA organization called “Strikeforce” which happens to be one of the top three outfits under the wing of MMA, just below the UFC in the hierarchy.

The UFC spectacle has helped the sport became more recognized and accepted in the last few years but fighters like Mady also bring the goods home with an incredible 196 bouts under his belt involving Kickboxing, Karate and MMA efforts. If you were to watch his fights on U Tube (Search: Chuck “The Energiza Bunny” Mady) or pay-per-view/TV, you will understand why he is so highly-regarded in MMA circles and with his legion of fans. That kind of experience commands the respect of all of the competitors he faces. Mady would be very interested in pursuing an opportunity with the UFC if it presents itself.

In Ontario, it is now legal for MMA events to happen at facilities in places like Windsor including the WFCU and of course, the casino. According to Mady, ”The market for MMA in this area is better than Toronto or Ottawa with Detroit being across the river.” Without a doubt, Mady would be a good ambassador for the sport here. He is the most successful MMA fighter to come out of this Windsor.

On November 27, 2010, Mady will participate in a demanding event named “Shidokan” at Chicago, Illinois. In a certain spectacle, Mady will get into a match against an old foe in Philip Sehenuk, hailing from Atlanta, Georgia. This is a rubber match between the two where Mady had previously knocked the competitor out in 2008 with a stunning and surprising head kick (see on U Tube). Highlight reel for sure. This would give both fighters the opportunity to show how versatile they are and prepared to compete in future contests involving Karate, Kickboxing and MMA. This is a triathlon match including 3 rounds that are 3 minutes in duration.

It takes a significant amount of experience in Karate, Kickboxing and MMA style fighting to pull this off. Mady is fluent in all of these disciplines starting with a whopping 15+ years of experience in Isshinryu Karate. He has been trained by his father who possesses a 9th degree black belt and runs his own gym in Windsor, Ontario. Mady himself has achieved a 3rd degree black belt in the discipline.

The MMA component of this fight is Round 3 where the fight becomes wide open. The 5 oz. finger gloves go on and shots to the head are OK. Knees or kicks to the head or groin are strictly prohibited but kicking everywhere else is alright. Additionally, Round 3 is a “submission” round if the fight goes to the ground. Mady has defeated several opponents in the past through using wrestling techniques as well as karate and kickboxing.

The entertainment value of such a venue is worth the trip to Chicago alone. To see such a widespread example of fighting disciplines in one tournament is extremely exciting, especially when a winning local fighter participates. “The Energiza Bunny” will be found in the Windy City at “Shidokan” on November 27, 2010 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago in the Crystal Ballroom.

Look for it on television and/or pay-per-view including ESPN, HDnet or possibly Fox Sportsnet.

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WMHA & DETROIT RED WING FUNDRAISER

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· MONDAY DECEMBER 6TH/2010
· DETROIT RED WINGS VS SAN JOSE SHARKS
· COST IS ONLY $30 US
· YOU GET A TICKET, HOTDOG & SODA

Tickets will be on sale this Sunday at the Forest Glade Arena from 9am - 12 noon.
Any questions call 974-3142

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WMHA Wins Inaugural Huron Line Cup

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Well it looks like that Windsor Minor Hockey won the 1st ever Huron Line Cup by winning 8 out of 13 games over our friends from LaSalle Minor Hockey at the Vollmer Complex in LaSalle, Ontario.

Now it is official Windsor Minor Hockey won the 1st ever Huron Line Cup by winning 8 out of 13 games over our friends from LaSalle Minor Hockey at the Vollmer Complex in LaSalle Ontario


Novice Windsor 7 - LaSalle 0

Atom Major LaSalle 4 - Windsor 1
Atom Minor LaSalle 11 - Windsor 1
Atom AE Windsor 4 - LaSalle 0

Peewee Major LaSalle 1 - Windsor 0
Peewee Minor 3 - LaSalle 1
Peewee AE Windsor 2 - LaSalle 1

Bantam Major Windsor 2 - LaSalle 1
Bantam Minor Windsor 4 - LaSalle 1
Bantam AE Windsor 9 - LaSalle 2

Midget Major LaSalle 2 - Windsor 1
Midget Minor LaSalle 5 - Windsor 1
Midget AE Windsor 5 - LaSalle 1

We hope this event takes place for many years. Windsor is looking forward to hosting this event next season.

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Answer to Red Wings Trivia

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The answer is 11

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Fahrhall Home Comfort Specialists Host Skate and Donate Event on Random Act of Kindness Day

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Fahrhall Home Comfort Specialists

Host Skate and Donate Event on

Random Act of Kindness Day

Windsor, ON — Friday, November 12, 2010 — Fahrhall Home Comfort Specialists take part in Windsor-Essex Random Act of Kindness Day by sponsoring a FREE PUBLIC SKATE at the WFCU in the Main Bowl. The Community is invited to join Fahrhall for a skate and donate coats to the Coats for Kids program. The coats will be distributed throughout Windsor and Essex County to those in need.

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MELOCHE WINS FCFL FEATHERWEIGHT TITLE

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by Paul Gray


Local MMA action


Halloween Havoc Presented by Full Contact Fight League brought together another great card Saturday October 30th in Port Huron at the Mc Morran Arena where we saw a night filled with great fights and with slick submissions and awesome KO's.

In the Featherweight (135lb) Title Match Colin "The Submission Magician" Meloche from Madys Karate in Windsor fought a very well decorated wrestler Clint Kingsbury of Adrenaline Training Centre in London . The fight went to ground rather quick with Meloche securing a triangle choke that with a little bit of positioning was able to lock it in tight and got the submission at 1:20 in the first round.

Also fighting from Mady's Karate was Theo "The Poetic Hitman" Toney vs Jason Pomeroy (Team Pummel - Flint MI)

The fight starts off fast with both fighters throwing a lot of punches and kicks. Toney controls Pomeroy against the cage and Toney lands a couple of uppercuts which stops Pomeroy at 1:07 in the first round by KO.

Also in more MMA action.

The Western Fairgrounds played host to the Grappler Quest 2010 Canadian National Grappling Championships in London, Ontario, Canada October 30th where we saw members of Maximum Fitness Centre competing to become a Canadian Champion in what is quickly becoming one of most premier Grappling events in the North America.


Randa Markos won the Canadian Grapplers Quest Championship Title in the Woman's No Gi submission 120lbs and under division

Youth division 7-9YRS OLD
Jordan Myers took home a number of hardware on this day.
1st Intermediate No-GI submission grappling
1st Overall Advanced No -GI Submission Grappling
1st Brazilian Jiu Jitsu intermediate grappling
2nd Overall advanced Gi Brazilian JiuJitsu grappling
**Jordan earned 7 tap out wins on the day and losing 1 match on the day in the advance division**

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Windsor Boy Leaves for Tokyo to Pursue K1 Dream

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By Paul Gris

Local Windsor boy has made it to the big time. Jan Kaszuba (Mady's Karate, MFC Windsor) left for Tokyo Japan to pursue his dream to become a K1 Fighter three years ago. He has now landed on the biggest stage so far in his fight career. He is fighting next month at the K-1 Max 70KG Finals in a opening fight against a very tough Kyokushin / MMA fighter named Fabiano Da Silva. Jan's coach in Japan is non other the K1 Japan Champion Nicholas Pettas. Keep your eye out for this event November 8th. Not many Canadian fighters can say they have fought in the K1 but Jan Kaszuba is now one of them.

Congrats to Jan for all the hard work and perseverance to keep the dream alive. Now go get em.

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Windsor Minor Football Referee Passes away - Fundraiser Help Needed

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Renay-Mike Leach
October 30, 2010

This past Tuesday Mel Woods passed away while playing basketball with a number of his friends. Mel was a referee for Windsor Minor Football this year. He had a wife and three girls.

This Sunday before each game there will be a moment of silence in honour of Mel. Also all proceeds from 50/50 will be donated to his family.

On November 21, 2010 the Windsor Valiants will also be holding a pasta dinner/silent auction/raffle to assist in the cost of the funeral. The Moose Lodge has donated their building, staff etc. They also need items for the pasta dinner.

If you wish to help in this effort please send an email to: plevac256@yahoo.ca or call 519 819 3839.

Items needed: penne, sauce, butter, buns, medium ground beef and bag salad. Any door prizes would be welcome as well.

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WMHA Grad Scores First NHL Goal

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Another WMHA Grad has scored his 1st NHL goal. David Liffiton scored his 1st NHL goal tonight vs Columbus. Way to make the WMHA so proud Dave. Matt Martin scored his 1st NHL goal a night earlier.

Who says we just produce "tough guys" Big Bob must be watching down and helping you guys out. Keep up the great work. We ALL at the WMHA are so proud of you both as well as the other WMHA Grads playing in the NHL.

Keep Hockey Growing!

President
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Local 200 FHL Jr
Dean Lapierre
519-974-3142 or 519-259-2368

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Windsor Minor Hockey Association Needs Volunteers

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The Windsor Minor Hockey Association is looking for 2 Bantam Convenors & 1 Midget Convenor. If you have 3 - 4 hours to volunteer on weekends or a Wednesday night please contact the WMHA office at 519-254-1739


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President
Windsor Minor Hockey &
Local 200 FHL Jr
Dean Lapierre
519-974-3142 or 519-259-2368

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Belle River Minor Baseball Registration

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Belle River Minor Baseball is proud to announce that our Registration is open for the 2011 Baseball season.

Our Baseball season has changed a bit this year. We will be having ourOpening Day on May 14th, 2011 and running until our Day of Champs on August 13th 2011 Gyms are going to be starting the 1st week of Nov. Please check the website for gym times.


Registration fees are the same as last year. T-Ball and First Pitch is $80.00. Rookie, Mosquito, Peewee, Bantam and Midget/Junior is going to be $100.00.

To Register Please goto http://www.belleriverminorbaseball.com/, on the left hand side, click on "Online Registration", a new window will pop up, then on the right hand side, 2011 Player Registration, and your all set.

Thank you and hope to see you out at the gyms and the diamond this year.

Chris Hodgson
BRMBA
Registrar

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Windsor Fighter Josh Taveirne Fights for the Troops

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Paulo Gris
The fights are done and the fighters are back on Canadian Soil. Josh Taveirne from Windsor's Maximum Fitness Centre won his pro debut fight in front of the some 3000 Military Troops from various parts of the world including Canada, United States, Britian. The fights were held in front of the Canada house at the Kandahar Air Field. Congratulations to all the fighters who made the sacrafice to fight in such such a place. London Ontario also sent two fighters Jess Gross and Alex Gasson from MFC's Affilated Club Adrenaline Training Center.

Windsor MMA Fighter Justin Taveirne heads to KANDAHAR, AFGHANISTAN

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Oct 12, 2010

Justin Taveirne (Team MFC, Windsor) vs. Christopher St-Jean (Sudbury MMA, Sudbury)

Incredibly, WRECK MMA is off to Afghanistan to put on a show for the Canadian troops. JOSH TAVEIRNE (TEAM MAXIMUM - WINDSOR) was chosen as one of the fighters on the card and being a part of this historic event as being the1st event/mma fight fight in front of the Canadian Troops. Taveirne is accopmanied by other Affiliate fighters Alex Gasson and Jesse Gross of Adrenaline Traing Centre in London. Brent Franczuz was also to take part but because of contractual obligations of the fight this weekend had to pass on this event, butwas greatful to be considered from the start."

Continues...http://www.canadianprofighter.com/2010/10/wreck-mma-afghanistan.html

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Windsor Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy Wins in Michigan

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Saturday October 2  2010

Windsor Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy participated in a tournament held in Walled Lake Michigan  named the Michigan Open. The tournament was strictly  Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and was attended by over 100 children competitors, between the ages of 6 years old to 15 years old. 

There were also several Teen and Adult divisions.

The event drew a large spectator audience of over 200 who were entertained by a diverse group of practitioners from Ohio, Michigan and of course, Ontario.

The audience and spectators were treated to bouts between black belts and brown belts as a treat that showed dedication to the art.\r\n\r\nThe following are a list of the Windsor Brazilian Jiu Jitsu participants and there placement at the tournament.

Name - Belt - Age - Division - Medal
Trevor Cofell White          6 - 9 40.0" 59.9 Silver
Karin Slogan   White          9 - 10 60.0" 69.9 Gold
Darian Primeau  White Girls 12 16 80.0" 100 Gold
Zack Cofell White      12 - 14 90.0 119.9 Silver
Devan Primeau  White     14 - 17 110.0" 129.9 Gold
Alex Cofell White      14 -17 110.0" 129.9 Silver
Tracey Cofell    Blue      (Open age) 129.9 and up Silver
As always, the determination and dedication of the students should be applauded.

For further information regarding Windsor Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, check the website. http://www.windsorbrazilianjiujitsu.com/ , or visit their location at 4155 Techumseh Road East in the Buckingham Plaza.

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Windsor Team Wins in Ontario Special Olympics Soccer

by Robyn McComb
Ontario Soccer Association

Photo courtesy of Caboto Windsor Specials

VAUGHAN, ON – The Special Olympics division of the Ontario Cup kicked-off Sunday (September 19) morning with a two-game series between the Windsor Caboto Specials and the Brampton Panthers.


In the first game, the Windsor Caboto Specials came out strong and managed to slip 5 goals past the Brampton keeper.

Windsor’s goals were scored by John Theoret, Mitchell Farnham (friend of In Play!), Steven Kwasnycia and Jeff Badgley who netted two.

Brampton was able to find the back of the net to notch one on the scoreboard. Alex Lue-Shins is creditted with the goal.

In the second game, the Specials repeated their strong performance, defeating the Brampton Panthers by a score of 6-1.

The Specials’ goals were scored by Jeff Badgley, Hank Cook, John Theoret, Mitchell Farnam, James Boyce and Steven Kwasnycia.

The lone Panthers marker was scored by George Ricardo.


Mitchell Farnham. Front Row third from right Photo by Wolf Ruck / OSA

Consistent with the spirit of sportsmanship displayed by both sides in Sunday’s games, the Windsor Caboto Specials (blue kit) insisted on the Panthers (maroon kit) joining them for the official team photo.

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Windsor Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Earns 23 Medals at Cobo Tourney

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Windsor Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy participated in a tournament held in Detroit Michigan's Cobo Hall for the Great Lakes Grappling Championship. The tournament brought several styles; jiu jitsu- Brazilian and Japanese, wrestling and judo to the front. The Windsor Brazilian Jiu Jitsu team members received awards for the Largest Youth Team and Most Supportive Team.


The Windsor Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Competition Team returned to Canada and declared 23 medals in all with 9 Gold, 9 silver and 5 bronze.

The following are a list of the Windsor Brazilian Jiu Jitsu participants and there placement at the tournament:

Name Belt (BJJ) Age Division Medal for Medal for
Division Gi division No Gi division
Trevor Cofell White 6 - 9 40.0 – 49.9 Bronze Gold
James Morales White 6 – 9 50.0 – 59.9 Gold
Karin Slogan White 9 - 10 60.0 – 69.9 Bronze Bronze
Alex Dufour White 9 - 10 60.0 - 69.9 Gold Gold
Nick Dufour White 10 - 12 70.0 - 79.9 Silver Silver
Jade Dufour White Girls12 - 16 80.0 – 100 Silver Silver
Darian Primeau White Girls12 - 16 80.0 – 100 Gold Gold
Zack Cofell White 12 - 14 90.0 – 119.9 Bronze
Devan Primeau White 14 - 17 110.0 – 129.9 Silver Silver
Alex Cofell White 14 -17 110.0 – 129.9 Bronze
Nick McGraw Blue 15 - 22 130.0 – 150.0 Gold Gold
Justin Toth White 16 – 19 130.0 – 150.0 Gold Silver
James Marcotte Purple 20 + 129.9 – 139.9 Gold
Adam Karpenkpo White 20 + 160.0 – 169.9 Silver
Trevor Childs Blue 25 + 220 + Silver
Tracey Cofell Blue 35 + 130.0 and up Gold

This tournament was followed up by the Annual Team Canada vs Team USA, where participants from the tournament may compete to represent their country. As both side were limited due to time constraints, Team Canada was once again victorious winning the coveted Cup for the event – with Team Canada winning 7 to 5 against Team USA. It was a well deserved match and entertaining as well. As always; the hard work showed through.

For further information regarding Windsor Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, check the website: http://www.windsorbrazilianjiujitsu.com/  , or visit our location at 4155 Techumseh Road East in the Buckingham Plaza.

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4th Annual Financial Family Feud Walk-A-Thon

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Windsor Essex Care For Kids Foundation Invites the community to the

4th Annual Financial Family Feud Walk-A-Thon

Special Guest Emcee Lisa Williams from AM800 CKLW

Sunday September 26, 2010

Registration: 9:00 a.m.

Walk: 10:00 a.m.

Malden Park Visitors Centre

4200 Malden Road

Windsor, Ont. – The community is invited to join us for our 4th Annual Financial Family Feud Walk-A-Thon on Sunday September 26 at Malden Park. Once again the following Financial Institutions are sponsoring this wonderful event to raise funds for our community children: RBC Financial Group, Scotiabank, Motor City Community Credit Union, Desjardins Caisse Populaire, United Communities Credit Union, Windsor Family Credit Union and PriceWaterHouseCoopers.

The day will begin with a Best Dressed Pet Contest followed by a warm up and then participants will enjoy a lovely 5 KM walk in beautiful Malden Park. There will be kids activities including a Teddy Bear Clinic, Crafts, Face Painting and of course food and refreshments. This will be a great family event and anyone interested in participating is asked to visit their branch of the participating institutions or call the W.E. Care for Kids office for further details.

For more information, please contact:

Paula Talbot, Operations Manager
Windsor Essex Care For Kids Foundation
Phone: (519) 254-5577 ext 52850
Paula_talbot@wrh.on.ca

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Ontario's Meghan Agosta Nominated for Women's Sports Foundation's 2010 Sportswoman of the Year Award

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Voting has begun and will conclude midnight, August 31, 2010

New York, N.Y., August 24, 2010– The Women's Sports Foundation will celebrate the accomplishments of the top women athletes at the 31st Annual Salute to Women in Sports Awards gala on Tuesday, October 12, 2010. The annual fundraising gala hosted by Mary Carillo will take place at New York City’s famed Waldorf=Astoria Hotel.

An impressive list of elite athletes from 20 different sports is vying for the evening’s top honors – Sportswoman of the Year – Individual and Team awards.

The 2010 finalists have distinguished themselves from the field by their record-breaking, historic, or simply amazing athletic performances. Each year, the Women's Sports Foundation recognizes these women for their incredible achievements as members of a team and as individual performers.

Athletes were considered for the 2010 ballot based on their athletic achievements between August 1, 2009, and July 31, 2010. Nominations for the Sportswoman of the Year - Individual and Team awards are made by sport governing bodies and the public. Sportswoman of the Year finalists will be voted on by Foundation membership and the public from August 24, through midnight EST on August 31, 2010.

Be a part of history and cast your ballot for the Individual and Team Sportswoman of the Year awards on http://www.womenssportsfoundation.org/.

Sportswoman of the Year award recipients will be announced during the Annual Salute to Women in Sports awards gala. Star athletes, celebrities from film and television, journalists, Fortune 500 businesses, and government and civic elite, will come together on October 12th for the unveiling of this year’s winners.

2010 FINALISTS
Individual Sport
•Torah Bright, Snowboarding
•Rebecca Bross, Gymnastics
•Yu-Na Kim, Figure skating
•Kelly Kulick, Bowling
•Ai Miyazato, Golf
•Alana Nichols, Paralympic Skiing
•Sanya Richards, Track & Field
•Anna Tunnicliffe, Sailing
•Lindsey Vonn, Skiing
•Serena Williams, Tennis

Team Sport
•Meghan Agosta, Ice Hockey
•Betsey Armstrong, Water Polo
•Jennie Finch, Softball
•Larissa Franca & Juliana Felisberta Silva, Beach Volleyball
•Megan Hodge, Volleyball
•Kaillie Humphries & Heather Moyse, Bobsled
•Caitlyn McFadden, Lacrosse
•Katie O’Donnell, Field Hockey
•Diana Taurasi, Basketball
•Marta Vieira da Silva, Soccer

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CN Future Links Program Spots Still Available - Canada's Junior Golf Program

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Ontario Junior Skills Challenge for kids 4-18 FREE! FREE! FREE!

THIS WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 25!
Ambassador Golf, Windsor
Starts 8 am
Kids 4-18 yrs.
 
Don't miss it! Sign up with Mallory at by e-mail mdayman@gao.ca   or go to http://www.future-links.org/  

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FIREFEST Extinguished For 2010

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The TOUGHEST 2 MINUTES IN SPORT became a little tougher this weekend. FIREFEST battled extreme heat and rain during a one of kind event down at Windsor’s Riverfront Festival Plaza.

Doris Lapico and Tania Sorge
Cofounders of Transition to Betterness

34 corporate teams stumbled and fumbled through the Corporate Combat Relays on Friday night - double the amount of teams in 2009. Collectively, the teams raised $16,500 for Transition to Betterness. This was the 9th year for FIREFEST, which has raised over $65,000 for local Windsor-Essex charities.

WINNERS

· Recreational Division – Kipping Firestone

· Competitive Division – Wintex and Refine Fitness

· Media – Windsor Star

On Saturday, 134 firefighters (men and women) from across USA and Canada – including Windsor and Tecumseh competed in the FIREFIT Championships Regional Challenge. Firefighters came from Kentucky, Ohio, Michigan, Newfoundland, Quebec, Manitoba and Ontario. The firefighter combat challenge is “The Toughest 2 Minutes in Sports !” Firefighters took on the challenging course in heavy rain conditions. Windsor’s Team Parker Construction dominated on their home court

NOTABLE

Team
Windsor Team Parker Construction – First Place
Tecumseh Fire Department – 17th Place

Men’s Relay
Windsor Team Parker Construction – First Place
Tecumseh Fire Department – 18th Place

Men over 40
Darren Hillman, Windsor Team Parker Construction – First Place
John Moluchi – Tecumseh – 17th

Women Individual
Danielle Comolli – First Place

MEN INDIVIDUAL
Locky Gelinas – Windsor – 4th
Darren Hillman – Windsor – 8th
Laureano Cordeiro – Windsor 9th
Jack Bailey – Windsor - 12th
P.D Pinsonneault – Windsor – 21st
Rob Fawcett – Windsor – 50th
Dan Redmond – Tecumseh – 82nd
Sal Randazzo – Tecumseh – 91st
John Moluchi – Tecumseh - 104th
Kevin Murray – Tecumseh - 115th

Windsor Team Parker Construction is now preparing for the Canadian Nationals in Brampton, Ontario on Labour Day Weekend and the World Championships in Myrtle Beach, SC in November. For more details visit http://www.windsorfire.com/

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Windsor Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy Looks for Team Canada Members

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The Windsor Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu / JJ Machado Competition Team is looking for Canadian born BJJ students to compete in the Team Canada vs. USA Team Challenge event being held at the Cobo Hall in Detroit Michigan September 18/2010.

Tryouts may be required to earn a spot on this team.

Please contact :Ron Dupuiis
senseird@windsor.
http://www.facebook.com/l/768adUsjIT7pSDeVAPi_q7UoGzg;igs.net

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Lancer Football unveils Gino Fracas Memorial Golf Tournament August 23, 2010

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Golf outing set for Monday, August 23 at Essex Country Club


The Lancer Football program at the University of Windsor is pleased to announce the unveiling of the first annual Gino Fracas Memorial Golf Tournament, scheduled for this August.

Formerly known as the Touchdown Club’s Lancer Football Golf Classic, this year’s tournament is set for Monday, August 23rd at the renowned Essex Golf & Country Club in LaSalle, Ontario.

The newly renamed golf outing will be dedicated to honour the legacy of legendary Lancer Football head coach Gino Fracas, who passed away last fall.

“It is a fitting tribute that our annual Lancer Football Golf outing will now be named in Coach Fracas’ honour,” commented Head Coach Mike Morencie. “Gino meant so much to our program and to our players and alumni and this will be another opportunity for us to recognize his many contributions to Lancer Football.”

All of the proceeds generated from this golf outing go directly back to support the Lancer Football Program. The event is a great opportunity for alumni, friends and family to get together each summer for a fun day of golf and fun.

If you are interested in more information or would like to enter a foursome into this year’s tournament, please contact Lancer Football Marketing Coordinator Brian Jones at: (519) 253-3000 ext. 4275.

The tournament also offers a wide variety of partnership opportunities for those people looking to get involved and support the program. They include event sponsorships, hole sponsors, flag sponsors and raffle prize contributions.

For more information on the Gino Fracas Memorial Golf Tournament, stay tuned to: http://www.golancers.ca/

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Hockey Fans Wanted

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The WMHA 50th Anniversary Gala is August 21st at the Fogolar Furlan. Visit http://www.wmha.net/ for more info


I send this to invite you & your hockey friends & Association members to our WMHA 50th gala day events to be held at the Fogolar Furlan on Saturday August 21st from 1pm - 3pm.

I'm proud to inform you that Team Canada Olympic Gold Medalist & NHL Superstar Defensemen Ed Jovanovski has committed to join his alma mater the WMHA for this great event. Eddie will be joined on this day by other WMHA NHL Grads Spitfire Owner & Columbus Blue Jackets Assistant Coach Bob Boughner along with Ryan Wilson, Darren Banks, Rick Kehoe, Barry Potomski, DJ Smith, Bob Sneddon, John Tucker & Tom Williams and we hope to see Scott Lehman, Matt Martin. Ed Mio & Brad Smith on this day.

Bring your cameras, markers and pictures to get signed and be ready for a great day.

We will also have the Memorial Cup and the OMHA Event team will be there and MCM Collectibles.

There is no charge for the Day time events and remember to get your ticket for the Gala for only $60 or 2 for $100 or a table of 10 for $500.

Hope to see you there because we want all of the Windsor & Essex County Hockey fans to show up.

Keep Hockey Growing!

President
Windsor Minor Hockey & Local 200 FHL Jr
Dean Lapierre
519-974-3142 or 519-259-2368
drdean@mnsi.net

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Windsor Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy Wins 16 Medals in Ohio

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Windsor Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy participated in a tournament held in Toledo Ohio called the Buckeye Border International Grappling Championship. The tournament brought several styles; jiu jitsu, wrestling and judo to the front. This tournament also drew a larger mix of competitors from all across Michigan, Ohio, Windsor Ontario. It was reported that there were other countries present and represented. It was also a televised event in Ohio. The Windsor Brazilian Jiu Jitsu team members received the award the Largest Youth Team.

The Windsor Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Competition Team returned to Canada with 16 medals in all with 6 Gold. There were new competitors present making for more and added challenges. New divisions were introduced and added to the challenge for all competitors; some involved a larger spread for their age and weight classes.

The following are a list of the Windsor Brazilian Jiu Jitsu participants and there placement at the tournament:

Name and Age Belt (BJJ) Age Division Medal for Medal for
Division Gi division No Gi division
Trevor Cofell 8 White 6 - 9 49.9 – 59.9 Silver Gold
Alex Dufour 10 White 9 - 10 60.0 - 69.9 Gold Gold
Nick Dufour 11 White 10 - 12 70.0 - 79.9 Silver Silver
Jade Dufour 13 White Girls12 - 16 80.0 – 100 Gold Gold
Darian Primeau 15 White Girls12 - 16 80.0 – 100 Silver Silver
Zack Cofell 13 White 12 - 14 90.0 – 119.9 Silver Silver
Devan Primeau 14 White 14 - 17 110.0 – 129.9 Bronze
Alex Cofell 15 White 14 -17 110.0 – 129.9 Bronze
Brandon Ferris 16 White 17 - 21 125.0 – 134.9 Bronze
Tracey Cofell 42 Blue 35 + 130.0 and up Gold

The team showed great spirit and determination in traveling to Toledo Ohio and meeting new competitors. The students and spectators were treated to a show featuring Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belts, one being Brock Lesnar's Brazilian Jiu jitsu instructor Rodrigo Comprido. All belt belt instructors put on an excellent display of techniques for those in attendance.

For further information regarding Windsor Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, check the website: http://www.windsorbrazilianjiujitsu.com/  , or visit our location at 4155 Techumseh Road East in the Buckingham Plaza.

There is a 2-day event scheduled for September 17-18, 2010 at Cobo Hall, Detroit Michigan. This will be the Team Canada versus Team U.S.A. Competition that will follow the regular tournament. In 2009 Team Canda defeated a strong Team U.S.A. Group. They have been training hard and want the trophy back in the U.S.A. Stay tuned for further details.

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2010 Windsor’s Team Parker Construction 2 time World Champions and 5 time Canadian Champions

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Windsor’s Team Parker Construction is competing in the Firefighter Combat Challenge for its 14th year. During this time, the team has donated their season winnings to Windsor Fire & Rescue Services - equalling over $130,000 worth of fire equipment. Windsor is a threat to challenge for another Canadian and World championship in 2010.

The popularity of this unique sport continues to grow. January 2010, Windsor team member Darren Hillman participated in the first FIREFIT Dubai, United Arab Emirates Event. FIREFIT brought a team of Canada’s best competitors with a range of expertise in coaching, hosting and training firefighters for the competition. The first UAE International FIREFIT Championship was held in conjunction with the prestigious 2010 Intersec Convention held yearly in Dubai.

Darren Hillman - a seventeen year veteran and a qualified Captain, Darren enters his 12th year on the Combat Challenge course. Darren is the current over 40 Men’s Individual and Over 40 Men’s Tandem World Champion. He holds eight World Titles since joining the team in 1998 and once held the World Record in the Open Men’s Individual category. His goal is to retain his current titles and to help his teammates win their third World Championship in the Team category.

Jack Bailey - began his Combat Challenge career back in 1997 and quickly established himself as one of the sport’s elite. He held the Men’s Individual World Record from 2002 until it was broken in 2008, holds several National Individual Championships and was instrumental in Windsor’s Team success with six World Championships to his credit. He is excited to be back after a three year break and is once again ready to help Team Parker compete for top spot at World Challenge XIX.

Rob Fawcett - has been competing since 1999 and was part of the powerhouse Windsor Team from 2001 through 2006. Rob has five World Championships to his name and was a key member of the Windsor Relay team's success. Rob has a Top Five Individual finish at Worlds and brings experience and a competitive edge to this year’s Team Parker Construction. He is back for one reason, and that’s to help his team win!

Laureano Cordeiro - is in his seventh year of competing and is excited to be back with Windsor’s Team Parker Construction. He brings tremendous speed and strength to the team making him an important part of both the Team and Relay competitions. His goal is to hoist the World Championship trophy this November in Myrtle Beach.

Locky Gelinas - has been competing since 2006 and has become one of the sports strongest competitors. His goals for this season are to be competitive for the top spot on Windsor Team Parker Construction and to win his first Team Championship at World Challenge XIX in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Locky went back to basics in the off season and has come back in the best shape of his career and is ready to win.

P.D. Pinsonneault - is the team's newest member with 3 years of fire fighting experience. Firefest 2010 will mark his first Firefit competition and he is very excited to be part of the team. P.D. has set a goal of 1:40 for himself and with his strong work ethic he hopes to carry on Windsor's winning tradition. He will be attending his first National competition in September in Brampton, Ontario and then on to World Challenge XIX in November in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

ABOUT THE CHALLENGE:
The Toughest 2 Minutes in Sports ! As seen on TSN, ESPN2 & Versus, the Firefighter Combat Challenge was developed to showcase physical fitness and is about people doing their job safer and better. 3 to 5 person teams compete individually against the clock wearing full firefighting gear. The Challenge tasks are timed and completed sequentially.

In Canada, FIREFIT Championships has specialized in presenting firefighter events, across Canada since 1994. The competition has grown over the years and the tour has visited every province in Canada – with 12 events scheduled this year. Competitors come from every Province and Territory as well as the United States, New Zealand, England and Dubai. A 1 hour Canadian Championship show is aired on TSN, OLN & RDS. In 2010, the Canadian Championships will be held in Brampton, Ontario.

In USA, Scott Firefighter Combat Challenge® began in 1991. In early spring, the Challenge attracts hundreds of U.S. and Canadian municipal fire departments to over 25 events and has expanded to New Zealand, Germany, Argentina, Chile, and South Africa. At the USA regional level, competitors must complete the competition course within a certain time limit in order to qualify for the world championships. In 2010, the World Championships will be held in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

Windsor’s “Team Parker Construction” will be featured during FIREFEST at Windsor’s Riverfront Festival Plaza August 20 & 21. FIREFEST is the hottest 2 day, family event of the summer ! The event will bring large groups of firefighters, family & friends to Windsor for this South Western Ontario regional stop. Firefighters from across Canada and the USA will compete.

The festival will feature Corporate and Media Combat Relay Teams stumbling through the course on Friday night while the professionals tear up the course on Saturday. The KID ZONE will provide entertainment for the little ones. Proceeds benefit Transition to Betterness. This is the 9th year for FIREFEST which has raised over $50,000 for local charities.

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Lancers and Spitfires to host Czech Republic World Junior U20 Team

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The University of Windsor Lancers and the Windsor Spitfires are pleased to announce they’ll be hosting the 2011 Czech Republic World Junior U20 team in a series of games from September 8-11, 2010.

On Wednesday September 8, 2010, the Lancers will kick off the four-game series against the Czech Republic at Essex Arena & Sports Complex at 7:30pm. The game will be presented by title sponsor Countryside Chrysler.

The Windsor Spitfires will then continue their 2010-11 exhibition schedule as they host the Czech Republic the following night on Thursday, September 9th at 7:05pm at the WFCU Centre.

The Czech team will wrap the Essex County portion of their trip on Friday evening as the Lancers will play their second game of the series on September 10th at 7:30pm here at the Vollmer Recreation Complex in LaSalle.

The series will wrap up the next evening in London, as the Czech will travel up the 401 on Saturday, September 11th to face-off against the Western Mustangs in London.

Lancer head coach Kevin Hamlin said his team was looking for a unique pre-season opportunity and noticed a number of World Junior teams playing in North America in preparation for the World Junior Tournament in Buffalo, New York in December.

“This is a really unique opportunity for the Lancers and Spitfires to host a world class U20 junior team here in Windsor,” commented Coach Hamlin. “We think the community is going to enjoy the chance to see these exciting games in early September.”

Hamlin contacted the Czech Republic Ice Hockey Federation, who put him in touch with U20 head coach Slava Lener. “We thought it would be a great fit to get them here in Windsor in the pre-season and to help assist them in their preparation for the world tournament.”

In addition to adding the Western Mustangs to the schedule, Hamlin rounded out the series by contacting Windsor Spitfires Vice-President and General Manager Warren Rychel, who jumped at the opportunity to play such a high calibre team.

“The Windsor Spitfires are proud to be part of this great event, as we welcome the Czech national junior team to Windsor,” said Rychel. “Playing the Czechs will be a great challenge for our team as we prepare for the upcoming season, and we look forward to hosting another exciting event at the WFCU Centre.”

“I’m sure the community will be out in full force for these games and our team is excited to be part of this newly created series,” Rychel continued.

Coach Hamlin feels this will be a great experience to help bring his Lancer team together and kick-off a new season. “I am looking forward to the upcoming season, and the Czech’s visit is the beginning of what I feel is going to an outstanding year for our hockey club,” added Hamlin. “We look forward to hosting the U20 team, and the competition is something our guys will remember for the rest of their lives.”

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The Windsor Minor Hockey Association Celebrates 50 Years.

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HELP NEEDED URGENTLY!

The Windsor Minor Hockey Association will be celebrating our 50th Anniversary this August 21st 2010

WMHA is in the process of gathering sponsors for their upcoming gala which boosts 700 guests. Sponsors are recognized in a program that is handed out to each guest.

It may seem like a long ways away but an event like this takes time to put together and the organization needs to know how much money they will have in their budget to plan the event.

They have sponsorships available for as low as $150, this is a great way to get your company name out there and help some youngsters play hockey here in Windsor at the same time.

Please give whatever you can for a great cause and show the community you care about the kids and want to help keep them on the ice and out of trouble.

For more information please contact WMHA President Dean Lapierre drdean@mnsi.net

Here’s to another 50 years!

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Keep young athletes hydrated to ward off heat illness

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Recent heat wave prompts calls for regular water consumption during vigorous outdoor activities

Rosemont, Ill. (July 28, 2010) – As America’s young people gear up for organized football, soccer and baseball practices this July and August, record high temperature forecasts have prompted medical experts to call for drinking water: more, early and often.

“To stay active and healthy, young athletes need plenty of the right kinds of fluids,” said Marjorie J. Albohm, MS, ATC, a member of the STOP Sports Injuries campaign and president of the National Athletic Trainer’s Association. “Staying hydrated is extremely important because water is what delivers oxygen to the muscles, providing fuel for grueling summer workouts.”

The STOP Sports Injuries campaign (www.STOPSportsInjuries.org)—launched this spring by the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) and a coalition of other health-related organizations—aims to arm the public with information and tools to prevent, recognize and treat the long-term consequences of sports overuse and trauma injuries to children.

“Whenever young people are outside playing or practicing in the heat, they need lots of fluids to replace what their bodies are losing through sweating,” said leading heat illness researcher and professor of kinesiology at the University of Connecticut, Doug Casa, PhD, ATC, FNATA, FACSM. “If the body isn’t replenished, dehydration can occur and increase the risk of a serious heat illness like heat stroke.”

Casa, Albohm and other sports experts warn coaches, trainers, parents and athletes to diligently monitor their conditions, being especially mindful of the symptoms of heat illness:

• Chills
• Dark-colored urine
• Dizziness
• Dry mouth
• Headaches
• Muscle cramps
• Thirst
• Weakness.

Those young people just beginning summer practices for organized sports—like football, baseball and soccer—are particularly vulnerable to suffering some form of heat illness.

Casa recommends that young people drink at least eight ounces of fluids—such as water, juice, or sports drinks like Gatorade—before beginning outdoor activities, and up to five ounces more every 20 minutes during the activity. For more information on hydration issues, visit http://www.stopsportsinjuries.org/ or http://www.nata.org/

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WMHA Golf Fundraiser

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Windsor Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy Participate in Michigan Tourney

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Students of the Windsor Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy participated in a tournament hosted by the Elite Federation of Grapplers, a NAGA (North American Grappling Association) sanctioned event. This tournament saw the addition of several new participants from other schools and was a success for all involved.

The event took place at the Roseville Recreation Centre in Roseville Michigan. As with all of these well run tournaments, participants were matched according to weight, age and experience levels. Participating schools came from all across Michigan, Ohio and Windsor Ontario.

The Windsor Brazilian Jiu Jitsu /Jean Jacques Machado Competition team members received 2 separate awards: The Most Supportive School and The Largest Youth Team. The team has received these awards 6 times in the last couple of years.

The Windsor Brazilian Jiu Jitsu/Jean Jacques Machado Competition Team returned to Canada with 18 medals in all; 10 Gold medals, 5 Silver and 3 Bronze. There were new competitors present making for more and added challenges. Each team member received a placing medal for their efforts.

The following are a list of the Windsor Brazilian Jiu Jitsu participants and there placement at the tournament:

Name and Age- Belt (BJJ) Division - Medal for Medal for

Gi division No Gi division
Trevor Cofell 8 White 49.9 - 50.9 Gold Gold
James Morales 8 White 50.0 - 59.9 Silver
Alex Dufour 10 White 60.0 - 69.9 Gold Silver
Nick Dufour 11 White 70.0 - 79.9 Gold participant
Jade Dufour 13 White 80.0 - 89.9 Gold Gold
Zack Cofell 13 White 80.0 - 89.9 Gold Bronze
Devan Primeau 14 White 100.0-129.9 Gold
Darian Primeau 15 White 100.0 - 109.9 Silver
Alex Cofell 14 White 110.0 - 124.9 Silver Bronze
Nick McGraw 15 Blue 125.0 - 144.9 Silver Gold
David Sirka 22 Blue 130.0 - 154.9 Gold participant
James Marcotte 20 Purple 130.0 - 154.9 Bronze

It takes great skill to become proficient in the grappling arts and as a majority of the above listed are children and young teens, their efforts should be applauded.

For further information regarding Windsor Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, check the website: http://www.windsorbrazilianjiujitsu.com/ , or visit our location at 4155 Techumseh Road East in the Buckingham Plaza.

There are several tournaments coming up in the near future, July 24 2010 in Toledo Ohio, August 7 2010 Lansing Michigan and a 2-day event September 17-18 at Cobo Hall, Detroit Michigan. 

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Families and Friends of Riverside Minor Baseball

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Just a reminder of the RMBA "Deals on the Field" Giant Yard Sale on June 26, 2010 from 9 to 3 at Riverside Baseball Park. The outfield of Riverside Baseball Park at 6865 Ontario Street will be transformed into a huge garage sale for all types of unwanted items- electronics, children's items, furniture, appliances, and yes, sporting goods.

Concessions will also be available- hotdogs, hamburgers, pop, water, chips, popcorn, and other ball park fare! Each RMBA travel team will have a fund-raising table for their team, as will the RMBA Umpires and other Association programs.

Tables are still available! You keep 100% of your profits! Just rent the tables from us for $20 each, or bring your own table and just rent the space for $15. Each space is 12' long. Vendors and businesses of all types are also welcome.

Take this opportunity to clean out you basement or garage and raise a little money for your summer vacation! Spend the day in the sun with other RMBA friends and families and help support Windsor's premier baseball association.

Fliers and entry forms for the event are attached to this email. Please share them with all your friends and co-workers.

For more information or to reserve your space today, please email or call Lyn Bain at 519-564-2246. Thanks, hope to see you there!  Lyn Bain Riverside Minor Baseball.

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WMHA Pasta Dinner - Watch the Spitfires Memorial Cup Run

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I'm proud to inform you that the Windsor Minor Hockey Association & The Fogolar Furlan Club have teamed up again for the Windsor Spitfire run to the Memorial Cup!

Every Spitfire game will be shown at the Fogolar Furlan Club on big screen T.V's just like last year also MCM Collectibles will be there.

The cost is only $10 for a pasta & salad dinner along with a cash bar & a 50/50 Draw.
Dinner will be starting at 7:30pm.

Please pass it on to all your Spitfire & hockey fans. A good time was had by all last year.

Spitfire Schedule is May 14th, 17th & 18th. All games are at 8pm.

Hope to see you there.

Keep Hockey Growing!
President
Windsor Minor Hockey &
Local 200 FHL Jr
Dean Lapierre
519-974-3142 or 519-259-2368

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Eighth Annual Handicapable Fishing Derby - Detroit River

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Eighth Annual Handicapable Fishing Derby - Detroit River

June 13, 2010

 

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SuperDogs make several live appearances in preparation for show at the WFCU Centre, May 15th

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Furry Friends Coming to Windsor!


(Windsor, ON) – The SuperDogs make their debut in Windsor on Saturday May 15th at 3:00pm – and several SuperDog performers will be making a few special advance appearances across the city in anticipation of the big event!

The SuperDogs will be making two public appearances Tuesday May 4th, including:
3:00pm – 4:00pm Windsor Essex County Humane Society
1375 Provincial Road, Windsor

5:00pm – 7:00pm Outside the WFCU Centre, Gate 3
8787 McHugh Street, Windsor

The public is invited to attend a free special performance at the Windsor Essex County Humane Society and the WFCU Centre. The SuperDogs will be at each location for approximately one hour. This is the opportunity for children, families, and dog lovers alike to get up close and personal with some of the world’s most popular dogs. The SuperDogs tomorrow will include:

· Leap – an Ibethan Hound who holds the world record as the highest jumping dog
· Chile Bean – a Mexican hairless who was adopted from Detroit
· Teague – a Nova Scotia Toller, one of the few truly Canadian dog breeds
· Coal – a Dalmatian puppy, a SuperDog in training

They’re great athletes . . . they’re great entertainers . . . they’re great dogs . . . but, most of all, they’re the great friends and family pets. SuperDogs run, jump and soar to unbelievable heights. They also possess instinctive spontaneity and a heartwarming enthusiasm that make every performance fun for the whole family. Every SUPERDOGS performance showcases the humor and cleverness unique to ‘man’s best friend’. Is it any wonder why they have become the world’s most popular dogs!

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Theo Fleury at St. Clair Centre for the Arts May 5th.

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SOUTHERN ONTARIO OPEN MARTIAL ARTS CHAMPIONSHIPS HOSTED BY BRUNELLE KARATE

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MAY 1ST—WHAT ARE YOU DOING? COME OUT TO VIEW ALL THE ACTION AT BRIAN BRUNELLE’S SPECIAL TOURNAMENT!

IT’S THE FIRST TIME THE NATIONAL SPORTS CIRCUIT VISITS THE WINDSOR AREA!

Biz X award winner, Sensei Brian Brunelle hosts the Southern Ontario Open Martial Arts Championships taking place at 10 a.m. Saturday May 1st at the University of Windsor (St. Denis Centre), 2555 College Avenue, Windsor, ON

Spectators $10 adults, $5 children and seniors. Children under 5 can attend for free…and remember our American friends need their passport to cross the border!

If you wish to participate in the tournament…you are more than welcome to register at 8 a.m. on May 1st.

Triple Team Kata Challenge, $60 per team. Tournament starts with All Weapons Division followed by Forms and then Sparring.

YOU CAN WIN $500!
$50 for 1 event, $55 for 2 or $60 for all events.
Pre-registration $50 for all events.

The Championships include 75 divisions that range from children under the age of 6 to adults above the age of 40.

For more details visit http://www.brunellekarate.com/ and click on tournaments and events or contact Brian Brunelle, 519-564-0430 or email brunellekarate@sympatico.ca

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Windsor Mayor Eddie Francis Announces Exciting Memorial Cup Bid Initiative

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(Windsor) Earlier today from the Mayor’s Office, Windsor Mayor Eddie Francis announced that the City of Windsor will be leading a project to have fans from the local area autograph a Memorial Cup Bid Banner Jersey in support of the Windsor Spitfires 2011 MasterCard Memorial Cup Bid. The banner will be available for fans to sign starting on Monday April 5th at the WFCU Centre, at the Windsor Spitfires’ 7:05 pm playoff home game versus the Plymouth Whalers.

“When we make our presentation to the Canadian Hockey League on April 14th, we want to show them that the entire community is behind this bid,” said Mayor Eddie Francis.” “ We have a winning facility, a winning team, and a great city, and I encourage everyone to sign this jersey to show their support and demonstrate to the selection committee that Windsor is the obvious choice to host the MasterCard Memorial Cup in 2011,” added Mayor Francis.

Selected schools from the Windsor-Essex Catholic School Board and the Greater Essex County District School Board will also participate in the project. The project will be conducted over a four-day span, starting on Tuesday, April 6th until Friday, April 9th. Banner Sign Company, a Canadian owned company will be producing the banner jersey to assist with this initiative.

The City of Windsor encourages residents within the Windsor and Essex County area attending the Spitfires game on April 5th in supporting this initiative to further the City of Windsor’s efforts in securing the 2011 MasterCard Memorial Cup.

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ICHA SPECIAL NEEDS KIDS Fishing Derby June 13/10 at Assumption Park - Windsor

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The Italian Canadian HandiCapable Association (ICHA) is an organization that works closely with both physically and mentally challenged children and adults in our community.

They are pleased to announce that they are again planning to host the 8th Annual Fishing Derby which offers these wonderfully gifted people the opportunity to go fishing. The event will be supervised by local pro-fisherman in a controlled atmosphere to ensure maximum safety and fun.

The ICHA Fishing Derby will be a live release program, supported by the MNR (Ministry of Natural Resources), OFHA (Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters), The Canadian Coast Guard, Outdoor Company and Local Bait & Tackle Shops.

Also two celebrities attending the event this year are, Italo Labignan, host of the Canadian SportFishing show, and his camera crew to shoot clips of the event to be aired on TSN this coming season, and Clay Dyer. Clay Dyer was born on May 23, 1978, without legs, no arm on the left side and only a partial arm on the right. A professional angler since 1995, Clay has fished in more then 200 Bass Tournaments and placed first in 20 state bass tournaments.

A picnic is planned with entertainment provided by Music Express, Canada’s premier show-band, and prizes will be given out to all participants. Anything that you and your company could contribute to the ICHA Fishing Derby on June 13/10 would be greatly appreciated.

If you have any questions, or if you would like more information, please feel free to contact Pat Pagano at 519-984-1860 or e-mail pat.pagano@sympatico.ca .

Visit their website at: http://www.icha.ca/

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