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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