The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

extremely fortunate to have been surrounded by 18-plus amazing women who werent just teammates, but friends and role models. Several of those teammates were on hand for yesterdays announcement, includ- ing fellow Oakville resident Diana Matheson. Matheson delivered a congratu- latory message from Canadian womens coach Carolina Morace before adding a few comments on behalf of herself and her teammates. She was a great player, but more than anything the players will miss her off the field. Camp will definitely be quieter and a little more empty without her, Matheson said. But all the players greatly respect the decision Kara has made. We know its a tough one, and it shows what a strong char- acter Kara is to move on with her life. We wish her all the luck in the world. We know she is an amazing person and will enjoy suc- cess in whatever she chooses to do, she added. Oakville Soccer Club technical director Jason de Vos hopes that part of that future will include her childhood club. When I heard (Lang) was retiring, my first reaction was real disappointment, said de Vos. My second reaction was, I wonder if I can convince her to start coaching in Oakville. Weve already had that discussion, and there will always be a place at this soccer club for Kara Lang. Whether she chooses to be a coach, an administrator or fill some other role, there will always be a place for her here. Lang said she has yet to decide what her next focus will be. Ive definitely thought about it, but I havent made any decision. Ill weigh my options over the next couple months. For so long, youre focusing energies on one thing and one thing only. At this level, you really cant do anything else, she said. Langs mother, Moya, told the Beaver that Lang will depart for Costa Rica in March to begin a venture of yoga and soccer camps. Lang has also taken one component of yoga instructors classes and will go back to Los Angeles for three months to finish training as a licensed yoga instructor. Does Moya hope to see more of her daughter now that she wont be on the road with the national team? If she started to turn the lights off in the house, maybe, Moya said with a laugh. Shes been away from home since she was 16 years old. Its always wonderful to have her home, but she has so many things on her to-do list. I just want her to go and live. g g p y g y For more information call 905-338-2291 Oakville MINOR FOOTBALL January 15th January 29th February 12th February 19th February 26th 2010 Junior Varsity Tit ans at the TIN CUP Restaurant, 3rd Line and the North Service Road Re ister on-line at www.oakville ridiron.com and a throu h Pa Pal. THE REGISTRATION FOR 2010 AGE GROUPS OUR REGISTRATION WILL BE SATURDAYS 11:30-2:00 ON THE FOLLOWING DATES: yJunior Varsit U17 .......................................... 1995 & 1996 Bantam U15 .................................................. 1997 & 1998 PeeWee U13 ................................................. 1999 & 2000 Flag Football .......................................................Ages 7-12 Keeping the tradition alive! If you are serious about the game and want to develop Oakville Cricket Academy offers Development Programs for all age groups. Training occurs in small groups in a friendly environment Programs are offered all year round all year round Beginners programs also available Visit our website: www.OakvilleCricketAcademy.com or email: OakvilleCricketAcademy@hotmail.com Tel: 289-218-6943 Ag 4 - 10 FREE January & Februaryes REGISTER NOW!N w w w . o a kv ill eb ea ve r.c o m O A KV IL LE B EA V ER Th ur sd ay , Ja nu ar y 6, 2 01 1 1 4 OSC technical director would like Lang to coach at club Continued from page 13 The Oakville Blades and Oakville intermediate AA Hornets both resume their hockey seasons this week, following the Christmas break. The Blades, tied for third in the Ontario Junior Hockey Leagues West Division, visit the Brampton Capitals tonight (Thursday). Oakville is back home at Sixteen Mile Sports Complex tomorrow (Friday) for a 7:30 p.m. clash with the Mississauga Chargers, then vis- its the Georgetown Raiders Saturday evening. The Hornets, who sit 16th in the Provincial Womens Hockey League, will play three games in three days this week- end. Oakville is home to the Cambridge Fury tomorrow (Friday, 7:30 p.m.) and Hamilton Hawks Saturday (4:30 p.m.), with both contests at Joshuas Creek Arenas, and then will travel to Mississauga Sunday. Blades, Hornets return to action 1111 Speers Road, Oakville Call 905-842-2423 On-Ice Private Lesson (Lesson must occur between May 1st-August 31st) Strong Hockey Development Session 2011 Summer Camp BOOK BEFORE JANUARY 31st AND RECEIVE $50 GIFT CERTIFICATE TO BE USED TOWARDS A: REGISTER A TEAM BEFORE JANUARY 31st FOR ONLY $2400 (plus tax) (SAVINGS OF $200) APRIL 25 JULY 29 12 GAMES PLUS 1 FREE POWERSKATING SESSION $285 (plus tax) per player $2600 (plus tax) per team