DundasStarNews.com RSS Feedshttp://www.DundasStarNews.comThu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.DundasStarNews.com/DundasStarNews/imgs/logo.gifhttp://www.DundasStarNews.comhttp://www.DundasStarNews.com/sports/article/218217Actifest is an event held every two years for competitors who have won a gold medal at their local games. There were more than 1,200 participants from 40 districts across Ontario competing in 19 events in Oshawa, Aug. 12-14.218217Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.DundasStarNews.com/sports/article/218219On Dundas Youth Soccer Under 8 boys fields, great teamwork helped Kelly Green edge Purple 5-3. Holding the line on defence was Nathan Preston, while Bryn Wheelband had his best game of the season with some strong blasts up the wing.218219Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.DundasStarNews.com/sports/article/218222The T. Litzen Sports White Sox met the Shawn Maher Stinson Realty Giants in the Minor Little League championship. While the Sox didn't win , they are to be congratulated for a great season.218222Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.DundasStarNews.com/sports/article/218226The barbecue was busy, there were smiles all around, the weather was perfect and the baseball was even better. After a few weeks of fantastic efforts in the playoffs, Dundas Little League held its Championship Day at Martino Park on Saturday. It was a full-day celebration of baseball to finish off the House League season. Trophies and medals were awarded to every player in the league, players participated in a skills competition and champions were crowned in each division.218226Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.DundasStarNews.com/sports/article/218227Although the indoor season ended in April, members of the Waterdown Raiders Volleyball Club have not taken the summer off.218227Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.DundasStarNews.com/sports/article/218228The Hamilton Hammerheads had a fantastic showing at the Ontario Summer Games in Sudbury, including a gold medal individual performance by Rui Xu in the boys race and a bronze medal showing by Heather Summers in the girls race.218228Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.DundasStarNews.com/sports/article/218261Purolator, in association with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and the Tiger-Cats Alumni Association, is proud to host the eighth annual Tackle Hunger food drive in support of Hamilton Food Share at the Labour Day classic between the Tiger-Cats and Argos Sept. 6 at Ivor Wynne Stadium. All proceeds from the food drive will support Hamilton Food Share.218261Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.DundasStarNews.com/sports/article/217746In Major T-Ball action, the Colin Day Dentistry Yankees took on a very determined Checkers Fun Factory Blue Jays team. The Yankee bats were alive due in large part to perfect four for four nights from Skylar Seggie, Ben Vile and Dan Crowe.217746Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.DundasStarNews.com/sports/article/217747Minor Little League playoffs delivered nothing short of exciting play this week at Martino Park.217747Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.DundasStarNews.com/sports/article/217754On the Minor T-Ball mounds this week the Mickey McGuire Cardinals played another nail-biter against the rival Rotary Club Yankees. The Cardinal bats remained strong with individual home runs by Mya Baker, Owen Belbeck and Mitchell Leder, and key defensive plays from Jack Taylor, Christian Johnson and Neil Wright. Ethan Clelland made a key out at third base to preserve the tie. For the Yankees, John Ellison smashed a huge hit to the outfield for a home run and Noah Brown made some great plays in the outfield.217754Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.DundasStarNews.com/sports/article/217755With a new owner and new head coach, the Dundas Blues Junior C hockey team has strenghtened its local connections while affiliating with a cross-town junior squad.217755Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.DundasStarNews.com/sports/article/217763It was the deep breath before the plunge this week, with fewer games in Dundas Youth Soccer but playoffs just around the corner.217763Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.DundasStarNews.com/sports/article/217408It was yet another week of sweltering heat, but Dundas Youth Soccer players were undeterred. Playoffs are just around the corner and players are taking the opportunity to hone their skills before the big games.217408Thu, 19 Aug 2010 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.DundasStarNews.com/sports/article/217410Hamilton Entertainment and Convention Facility Inc. officials are already looking to get into the squared circle to host a mixed martial arts event at Copps Coliseum.217410Thu, 19 Aug 2010 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.DundasStarNews.com/sports/article/217411In a tense and hard-fought semi-final match, Dundas Elektra Under 15 girls Rep soccer team defeated Niagara Falls United 2-1 to advance to the South Region Soccer League Cup final match.217411Thu, 19 Aug 2010 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.DundasStarNews.com/sports/article/217413Westdale Fencing Club, based in Westdale Village, made its mark on the podium at the 2010 Ontario Summer Games.217413Thu, 19 Aug 2010 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.DundasStarNews.com/sports/article/217415In Veteran Slo-pitch action on Sunday, Aug. 15, the NL-leading Diamondbacks trounced the Indians 14-6.217415Thu, 19 Aug 2010 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.DundasStarNews.com/sports/article/217422The Dundas Under 9 girls Rep soccer team closed out their season with a solid 2-0 victory over Saltfleet. Strong defence was the story of the game as heads-up efforts from Allyson Sober, Natasha Young and company kept their opponents on their heels.217422Thu, 19 Aug 2010 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.DundasStarNews.com/sports/article/216545Minor baseball presented some nail-biting action this week.216545Thu, 05 Aug 2010 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.DundasStarNews.com/sports/article/216547In Ancaster Veteran Slo-pitch action on Sunday, Aug. 1 the Pirates thumped the Cardinals 14-4. Dean Hunt and Randy Case led the Bucs with three hits each while Fred Stremble chipped in with RBIs. Infielders Darryl Ferguson and Bill Dunfield flashed the leather while outfielder Andy Price made two scintillating catches. John Parrett and Jim Smith shared the pitching win. Don French and Danny Nelson led the Cards with two hits each while Ken Moulden delivered two RBIs. Infielders Brian McKeown and John Anderson shone defensively.216547Thu, 05 Aug 2010 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.DundasStarNews.com/sports/article/216548Minor T-Ballers had an exciting week, starting with a nail-biter game between the Uptown Eccles Auto Service Red Sox and Rotary Club Yankees.216548Thu, 05 Aug 2010 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.DundasStarNews.com/sports/article/216554Despite inconsistent weather, the Dundas Under 9 girls soccer team was steady all weekend.216554Thu, 05 Aug 2010 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.DundasStarNews.com/sports/article/216559The Canadian Thunderbirds hold tryouts for their Fall Ball baseball programs and their 2011 elite international travel teams beginning this Saturday, Aug. 7at Bernie Arbour stadium in Hamilton.216559Thu, 05 Aug 2010 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.DundasStarNews.com/sports/article/216014The normally goal happy Dundas girls Under 9 soccer team has been mired in a small scoring draught. A very disciplined Ancaster defence, shackled the Dundas strikers and prevailed 1-0 last Monday. Stella Oliver and Allyson Sober shut down a number of Ancaster attacks, while goaltender Julia Stavnitzky was dazzling.216014Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.DundasStarNews.com/sports/article/216030The Under 11 Mount Hamilton boys team took gold in Gates Metros Soccer Tournament.216030Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.DundasStarNews.com/sports/article/216039The Dundas Tennis Club had good reason to throw a party on July 16.216039Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.DundasStarNews.com/sports/article/216050The Major T-Ballers saw excitement this week as the Checkers Fun Factory Blue Jays brought their A-game to Martino Park for a big game under the lights against the Colin Day Dentistry Yankees.216050Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.DundasStarNews.com/sports/article/216054On the Minor T-Ball circuit the Uptown Eccles Red Sox and Relka Photo Dodgers played an evenly matched and friendly game.216054Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.DundasStarNews.com/sports/article/216065With playoffs beginning to perforate the collective consciousness of the Dundas Youth Soccer League, teams are preparing for games that will be more fun and competitive.216065Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.DundasStarNews.com/sports/article/216068Minor Baseball’s SCS Trucks Exports Cardinals played an impressive three games against Rekla Dodgers, Sean Maher Realty Giants and Ted Stayshyn Personal Injury Lawyer Pirates.216068Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.DundasStarNews.com/sports/article/215622In Ancaster Vet Slo-pitch action on July 18, the Giants trounced the Indians 16-2.215622Thu, 22 Jul 2010 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.DundasStarNews.com/sports/article/215626InMinorTBallaction MickeyMcGuire’s Cheese Shop Cardinals played an extremely spirited game against Team Chaos Blue Jays. The Cardinals were led by the offensive plays of Owen Belbeck and Mya Baker. Defensively, the Cardinals were equally impressive with stellar plays from Christian Johnson and Colin Cheeseman. The Cardinals also played Uptown Eccles Auto Service Red Sox. Owen Belbeck showed great offensive speed and Mya Baker hit well. Christian Johnson, Jack Taylor and Colin Cheeseman were fantastic on defence.215626Thu, 22 Jul 2010 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.DundasStarNews.com/sports/article/215629Local powerlifters Andrew Cameron and Chad Farquhar are ready to take on the world at the 2010 World Sub Junior and Junior Powerlifting championships in the Czech Republic, Aug. 28 to Sept. 4.215629Thu, 22 Jul 2010 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.DundasStarNews.com/sports/article/215631It was another hot week in Dundas Youth Soccer. Along with the heat, teams were tested even more thoroughly than usual because of player vacations. Despite the obstacles, all teams put in their best efforts and played some fantastic soccer.215631Thu, 22 Jul 2010 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.DundasStarNews.com/sports/article/215633Dundas Seahawks swim club members Bobbi-Lyn Cleland, Chuck Restivo and Beth Shearer had impressive medal counts at the recent Canadian Special Olympics National Summer Games in London, Ont.215633Thu, 22 Jul 2010 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.DundasStarNews.com/sports/article/215634Boston Pizza Red Sox met with Fit for Life Physiotherapy Pirates in this week’s Major T-ball action.215634Thu, 22 Jul 2010 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.DundasStarNews.com/sports/article/215638Dundas golfer Christopher Ross has qualified to challenge some of the game’s best players at this week’s Canadian Open in Toronto.215638Thu, 22 Jul 2010 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.DundasStarNews.com/sports/article/215641A basketball camp for boys and girls ages 9 to 12 is being held July 26-30, 9 a. m.-noon, at Immanuel Christian Reformed Church (corner of Mohawk Rd W. and West 5th).215641Thu, 22 Jul 2010 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.DundasStarNews.com/sports/article/215211For most Canadians, the July 4th Independence Day holiday is nothing more than another day on the calendar. Not for Thie Convery. Not by a long shot.215211Thu, 15 Jul 2010 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.DundasStarNews.com/sports/article/215214Both the Major and Minor T-ball Tigers travelled to Mississauga last weekend for Erindale's annual T-ball Tune-up Tournament.215214Thu, 15 Jul 2010 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.DundasStarNews.com/sports/article/215216In MajorT-ball House League action, the Fit for Life Physiotherapy Pirates were as hot as the night on Thursday.215216Thu, 15 Jul 2010 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.DundasStarNews.com/sports/article/215217It is difficult to imagine a tougher week to be playing soccer. When there wasn’t blistering heat and stifling humidity, there was torrential downpour, along with thunder and lightning. If that wasn’t enough, the mounting excitement over the World Cup was omnipresent. Despite these hardships, Dundas Youth Soccer Club players persevered and provided some fantastic games.215217Thu, 15 Jul 2010 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.DundasStarNews.com/sports/article/215220In Minor Baseball action this week, one game survived cancellation due to weather, but it was an exciting dual between Procor Yankees and the T. Litzen White Sox.215220Thu, 15 Jul 2010 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.DundasStarNews.com/sports/article/215221In Dundas Rep soccer, Under 9 girls blanked Ancaster 3-0 for their second consecutive shutout victory.215221Thu, 15 Jul 2010 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.DundasStarNews.com/sports/article/214675In Dundas Rep Soccer action, the Claire Wilkinson Personal Injury Lawyer Under 13 Dundas B Rep soccer team faced Acton.214675Thu, 08 Jul 2010 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.DundasStarNews.com/sports/article/214677The Ancaster Veteran Slo-pitch Tigers upset the Braves 8-7. Kevin Foley and Matt DiTommaso led the Tigers with three hits each.214677Thu, 08 Jul 2010 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.DundasStarNews.com/sports/article/214678It was nothing short of perfect weather for soccer. Enjoying the relatively cool weather while it lasts, players took to the field and left it all on the pitch. With a hot week coming up, players should remember to stay hydrated and cool to build upon their run of fantastic soccer games.214678Thu, 08 Jul 2010 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.DundasStarNews.com/sports/article/214681With help from the community, three local swimmers will go for the gold this summer in London, Ont. The swimmers have qualified to compete for Team Ontario at the Canadian Special Olympics National Summer Games, July 11-17.214681Thu, 08 Jul 2010 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.DundasStarNews.com/sports/article/214683Just like the weather, Minor Baseball fans witnessed a hot week of play.214683Thu, 08 Jul 2010 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.DundasStarNews.com/sports/article/214688Notwithstanding the country’s surprise exit from the 2010 World Cup, Ian McClurg is a firm believer in Brazilian soccer.214688Thu, 08 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST