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

The Windsor Sports Scene by
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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

The Windsor Sports Scene by
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Starts 8 am
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FIREFEST Extinguished For 2010

The Windsor Sports Scene by
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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

The Windsor Sports Scene by
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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

The Windsor Sports Scene by
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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

The Windsor Sports Scene
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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

The Windsor Sports Scene
by In Play Magazine

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

The Windsor Sports Scene by
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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

The Windsor Sports Scene by In Play Magazine

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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