Sheridan grad up for Premier's Award Long-time athletic therapist Marcia Franklin has been nominated by Sheridan College for a 2014 Premier's Award in the Health Sciences category. The Oakville resident, who graduated from Sheridan's athletic training and management program in 1985, owned and operated one of the first independent athletic therapy clinics in Canada for 22 years in Oakville. Currently, Franklin is a consultant at her former practice, now named Quality Care Sports Injury and Marcia Franklin Rehab, and at the York University Sport Concussion Centre. Franklin has treated thousands of patients over the course of her career. She has also been on the Canadian Core Medical Team at three Olympic games, and has served terms as president of the Ontario and Canadian Athletic Therapists Association. She was inducted into the Canadian Athletic Therapy Hall of Fame in 2013. "We are proud to recognize the contributions made by graduates like Marcia in raising awareness of the benefits of athletic therapy and providing leadership and support to other students who have followed in her path," said Dr. Jeff Zabudsky, Sheridan's president and CEO. The Premier's Awards are conferred annually to recognize the outstanding social, cultural and economic contributions of college graduates. Winners will be announced Monday at a gala event in Toronto. Equestrian rider is Royal reserve champion Oakville 11-year-old Rylee Poole-Kohli (pictured, right) was reserve champion in the Small Pony Hunter Division at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair's equestrian competition earlier this month in Toronto. Poole-Kohli rode First Frost, a pony found for her by coaches at Ironhorse Equestrian Complex, after her first pony, Maggie, died from Melanoma disease in August. Bold and Cold 5K for teenage mental health Local runners and walkers are encouraged to brave the cold in support of teenage mental health. The Unbreakable Bold and Cold 5K will take place Sunday, Nov. 30 at 10 a.m. The race, which will start at Holy Trinity Catholic Secondary School (2420 Sixth Line, Oakville) is hosted by CameronHelps, a local charity that supports physical health for mental health and aims to prevent teen suicide through awareness, reducing stigma and wellness. The run is open to everyone in the community and costs $35, which includes a 29 | Friday, November 21, 2014 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com Sports Briefs finisher's medal and a toque for each individual. More than 200 students from public and Catholic schools across the region are expected to participate. For more information on the run or to register, visit www.boldandcold5k.ca. Minor atoms win atom hockey tourney Lucas Di Risio recorded the shutout, Maanav Parikh notched a hat trick and the Oakville minor atom red Storm won the atom championship at the recent Bradford Blue and Gold Classic hockey tournament with a 5-0 victory over the Petrolia Oilers. Braeden Mazzon added two goals in the title game for the Storm, which had tied Petrolia 2-2 earlier in the tournament. Oakville won its three other games by a combined score of 18-4. Also contributing to the gold-medal win were Philip Tremblay, Aaron Bosnjak, Matthew Lahn, Nicholas Pospisil, Edward Skanes, Connor Reynolds, Samuel Appleton, Jeffrey Di Perna, Jayden Mangaroo, Quinn Foley, Ryan Morrow, Nolan Foley and Nolan Muller. Jeff Morrow and Alan Mangaroo coach the Storm, Greg Lahn is the trainer and Mark Mazzon is the manager. Atom Hornets claim gold in double OT Anthea Al-Soufi's goal during four-onfour overtime won the Kitchener Oktoberfest girls' hockey tournament title for the Oakville atom BB Hornets recently. Al-Soufi's marker completed Oakville's rally from a 2-0 deficit in the final to the Stratford Aces. Katelyn Aldrige scored Oakville's first goal of the game in the third period, and Carley Clugston forced overtime with the equalizer late in regulation. Clugston also scored in Oakville's 1-0 win over Woolwich in the semifinals. Other members of the Hornets are Abby Whitworth, Alex Sheppard, Ava Walker, Chiara Jach, Claire Prentice, Emma Coulter, Hanna Perrier, Kristina Semren, Olivia Green, Priya Chaudhari, Victoria Pelley, Vienna Mosler-Plata, Leah Bove and Calleigh Wasik. Coaching and management staff includes Jay Prentice, Dave Whitworth, Scott Clugston, Todd Coulter, Brook Chaudhari and Louis Al-Soufi. Peewee house league team best in Bradford The Oakville Blades peewee house league team won four straight games to claim gold at the recent Bradford Bulldogs Blue and Gold hockey tournament. Oakville's victories came by scores of 5-2, 4-2, 3-2 and 3-1. Members of the team are Parsa Amin, Iliyan Bhanji, Anthony Dasilva, Julian DeGennaro, Frederick Engmann, Adam Fancy, Nicholas Fabugais Inaba, Justin Gould, Ben Madeley, James McMurry, Sebastian Mella, Max Overton, Ryan Sasaki, Anis Singh and Jonathan Tino. Mike DeGennaro, Dave Sasaki, Harpal Singh and John Tino coach the Blades. (5 and 6 year olds, 2008/2009 birth years for 2014/15 season) minor oaks hockey association initiation program spots still available for winter season winter January 4-March 8/15, Evaluation Skate January 3, Gala Day March 8 players on ice twice/week Monday-Thursday: Skill development Sunday: Games/practice sessions $199 /season price option to purchase equipment packages protective package includes shoulder, elbow, neck, shin pads, pants. $49. full package includes Protective package, skates, stick and helmet. $99. Equipment will be fully fitted for each player. MOHA is a member association of the Ontario Minor Hockey Association and Hockey Canada. All coaches are OMHA certified. · Have FUN! Play Hockey! Learn the FUNdamentals! · Professionally trained instructor overseeing the program · NHL themed teams · Questions? Please call the MOHA 905-338-9220 registration online at www.moha.ca