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: NSLS LR SEA (BE SE Sy RA Suni Zl aan wi Sie AV RE) (REELS B ERI 20 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Tues. November 23, 1982 Scugog non-contact mens league has a waiting list of players Big boys can still go chasing after pucks There is hardly a young- ster anywhere in Canada who hasn't laced up a pair of skates and played the game of hockey. It's our national sport and during the winter months arenas across the land are filled with young boys chasing pucks and the Can- adian dream of someday wearing the colours of a big league team. Most don't even go on to the Junior ranks and their hockey playing days are over by the time they are 16 or 17 years old. The skates are hung up, the equipment sold, given away, or catching dust in the basement. But, with the birth of mens non-contact leagues, a lot of guys in their 20's and 30's are re-discovering the joys of the game, playing on a regular basis just for the fun of it. The Scugog Mens Hockey League is a fledgling organ- ization in just its second year of existence, but its popular- ity has grown to the point where there are eight teams and a waiting list of close to 30 men just itching to play the game. Greg Heffering, a member of this year's executive and one of the founders of the league last year, is both surprised and delighted at the number of people want- ing to play and the calibre of hockey of the four Sunday morning games each week. "I think we have a pretty good thing going here. The league needs a little fine tuning, but we are quite satisfied', he told the Star in an interview last week. The name of the game is participation and recreation. But don't get the idea that the guys on the eight teams are just out for a leisurely skate each Sunday morning. Old skills never die and even though the legs may have slowed a bit, the pace is fast, the play crisp most of the time and some of the shooters can give headaches to the goaltenders. Non-contact hockey is just as the name implies. There is no body contact permitted anywhere on the ice and even an accidental 'bump' can result in a three minute penalty. The other major rule is a ban on slap shots. A player cannot bring his stick back above knee level when taking a shot. Mr. Heffering says the ban on contact and slap shots is designed to prevent injury and the fighting which is a part of full contact hockey at all levels. Players have jobs and families. They don't want to take a chance on broken bones or losing teeth from an errant slap shot, he explain- And infractions like slash- ing, tripping or high sticking are called more strictly than they might be in other leagues. In an effort to keep chip- piness out of the game, any player taking three minors in one game is out for the remainder of the match and anyone who drops gloves to fight is automatically suspended for the remainder of the year and probably would not be allowed to play again next season. Mr. Heffering says it seems to be working. The league has had few "incidents", and not a single fight since it began. All players must be over 21, and there is no upper age limit. The oldest player is 43 with the average age 28, accord- ing to league convenor Jim Grosvenor. And the league has been relatively free of serious injuries. Helmets are man- datory, of course, and some of the players wear the full face cage or mouth guards. The league had little trouble lining up eight spon- sors (all local businesses) who put $250 each for the right to have their company name on the back of the sweaters, which are owned by the league. Players pay $100, and aside from sweaters and socks, must provide all their own equipment, including sticks. The roster of each of the eight teams is limited to 14 NEW HELP FOR CAR BUYER on all Geveral Motors cars aud light-duty trucks. Just what you've been holding out for: . GET IN ON A GOOD DEAL NOW! PEE, BP PONTIAC BUICK LIMITED 10 Vanedward Drive - Port Perry - 985-8474 I EEEREENF] VASP RCT TEV TON SERN XE PRY OEE FEROS EF players (so that all get an equal amount of ice time) and there are spares who fill in when one of the regulars is not able to play a game. Mr. Heffering says that even with the waiting list, it is not likely the league will expand to ten teams next year because eight is a better number for sched- uling. Each team plays 24 regular league games and playoffs are extra. There have been a few problems getting balance on the teams and recently three goalies were moved to other teams by the executive. But these are relatively insignifcant difficulties in a league with eight teams and close to 100 players. Although Mr. Heffering stresses that recreation and fellowship are the name of the game for this league, hockey by its very nature is a competitive sport, and there's no question that players take it seriously once the opening whistle sounds. And some of the teams are now renting ice late at night during the week for practise time and a pick-up game to sharpen their skills and get the legs in better shape. Most Canadians who play hockey as youngsters never really lose their love for the game, and thanks to leagues like these, big boys can still happily chase a puck down the boards and not have to worry about a bone-breaking body check that sends them into the stands or a deflect- ion from a wild slap-shot that could mean a trip to the dentist. And as one enthusiatie player told the Star last week, 'a game of hockey is a great way to start Sunday mornings." Greenbank and area by Mrs. Frank Innis Reserve Sunday, Nov. 28th at 11 a.m. for Greenbank United Church's 86th Ann- iversary. The Rev. Dr. A. Leonard Griffith writer, lecturer, and Minister of St. Paul's Anglican Church, Bloor Street, Toronto, will be our guest speaker. The com- bined choirs of Greenbank and Prince Albert United Churches will minister to us in song. Lunch will be served following the service. Ladies are asked to please bring lunch, sandwiches or cook- ies. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Simmons and daughter of Ingersol spent the weekend with their Grandmother, Mrs. Verna Baird. Mrs. Aleta Leask has re- - turned home after spending some time with her sister, Mrs. Tomilson of Stouffville - who has been in the hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Ross Cook- ~ man and Mr. and Mrs. Mar- vin Hill of Little Britain spent the weekend in "St. - Catherines with Cathy Cook- man, Chris Cookman spent the weekend with his sister, Susan Cameron in Whitby. - Pleased to report Darlene Rodgers is much improved, and hope to see her home soon. Greenbank Christmas Concert will take place on Monday evening, Dec. 13th in the Hall. Congratulations to Brad Howsam who was recipient of the coveted Lawara Trophy for 4-H Calf Club Showmanship at the Royal Winter Fair. Well done, Brad! One final amendment to our reporting of local stu- dents receiving awards at P.P.H.S. commencement - we congratulate Michael Procunier for earning his Grade 12 Graduation Di- ploma. The Christmas meeting of the combined U.C.W. units will be held at 12 o'clock noon on Dec. Ist in the Sunday School rooms. There will be a luncheon followed by a Christmas Program. All ladies of the community are welcome to attend. Mr. and Mrs. Don Fergu- son of Raglan and Mr.and Mrs. Willie Stone were guests at a Sunday birthday party for Holly Stone who is now 2 years old. Other relatives calling at Murray and Shona Stone's home for cake and tea on Sunday were Brad and Kathy Parker of Little Britain, Bob and Dianne Stone, also Paul and Jill, Leslie and Betty Brad- ley of Port Perry. Children from 7 to 12 years of age who are interested in joining a Junior Church Choir are asked to attend practise each Wednesday afternoon at 4 p.m. at the church. ) Couples from Greenbank, Marsh Hill and Seagrave joined in a pleasant evening of games, sing-songs, and fellowship in Greenbank Hall on Saturday evening. Thanks to Rod and Marie Foster, Ray and Liz Perry for plan- ning and working to make the evening a real success. The next meeting will be held in the new year and is being arranged by Mary Jean and Glen Till, Gladys and George Van De Walker. Mrs. Olive McMillan attended her cousins funeral, Mr. Morley Sellers of Ux- bridge last week. Mr. and Mrs. Corless Ashenhurst of Uxbridge were dinner guests of Armour McMillans on Sunday. Margaret Couperthwaite attended the three day 4-H Leaders provincial con- ference held at the Holiday Inn in Toronto, a very in- formative and profitable meeting was had by all. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Elson visited with sister, Helen at Smith Falls. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Studinski and children of Guelph with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Neil Hunter on the weekend. Nothing lowers your standard of living more quickly than running out of money. For next weeks news, please phone 985-7421, 985-7712. OFFICE FURNITURE Filing Cabinets Desks - Chairs - etc. PORT PERRY STAR 235 Queen Street 985-7383 THE HARMONY INC. CHAPTER OF WOODVILLE, ONT. THE COUNTRY CORDS ... present... _NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY & DINNER DANCE with the Big Band Sound of "THE SKYLINERS" $35 couple THE CLU ANNREN Scugog Island - Port Perry DIRECTIONS: Follow signs from Hwy. 7A and Durham Road 7 east of Port Perry. ATs WALI LD CTE GAYE IR ASO AE A WP Te Doors Open at 8:00 P.M. For Ticket Information (416) 576-4096 or (705) 292-7722 Held under the authority of a Special Occasion Permit. SGC it SR + AY cry PRP INE ROTH Se