began volunteering when her daughter was a novice player 11 years ago. Since then, she has served as a team manager and trainer, and she became a certified Level 1 coach in 2001. She has been a coach and assistant coach on her daugh- ters teams, also serving as coordinator of time- keepers for the Hornets rep and house league games. She remains in that role with the Hornets even though her daughter no longer plays in the system. Oakville Legion Track and Field Athlete Award - Amy Hill: Despite being diag- nosed with a progressive, debilitating medical condition, Amy has continued to train and com- pete at a high level. She displays commitment, perseverance, dependability and athletic excel- lence, and motivates those around her to perform to their very best and strive for excellence. Oakville Little League Volunteer Award - April Dyck: April has been involved with Oakville Little League for many years. During that time, she has been a volun- teer, All-Star team manager and team coordinator, and she now serves on the board of directors as the director of volunteers. Oakville Minor Baseball Association Team Award - OMBA mosquito Dodgers: The Dodgers were the best mosquito (10- and 11-year- old) house league baseball team in the province this year. Coach Award - Tony Peros: Tony has coached OMBA house league teams for the past four years, including two teams for each of the past three seasons. He also started the clubs first all-girls team in 2008. Tony stresses teamwork and sports- manship to his players. Oakville Minor Football League Athlete Award - Alex Filippini: Alex is happy to take on any role with the Oakville Titans peewee squad and is known as a leader and mentor. His speed, agility, determination and focus help him excel. Team Award - Oakville junior varsity Titans: Despite having only two returning players from the previous year, the junior varsity Titans won their division in the Ontario Football Conference. Coach Award - Johnny Scott: The coach of the bantam Titans, Johnny is an excellent role model and puts safety first by teaching proper tech- niques. He balanced rigorous conditioning and complex scheming with a fun atmosphere, build- ing a powerhouse defence that recorded two shutouts and ranked third in the OFC bantam division. Volunteer Award - Te Nguyen: A graduating high school student, Te gave great time and effort to the club he coached. He coached all aspects of team play and gave freely of his time three days a week. Oakville Speed Skating Club Athlete Award - Sean McAnuff: One of the longest-standing members of the club, Sean has been one of the best skaters in his class every year. He was the holder of the clubs peewee 111- metre distance record for the past five years. Sean is also the Ontario Age Class overall champion and was second overall at the national champi- onships, winning the 333m race while earning sil- ver in the 500m and 666m distances as well as the 1,500m relay. Athlete Award - Anaka Will-Dryden: In her fifth season with the club, Anaka has already devel- oped into one of the top young female speed skaters in the country. She is continually ranked in the top three in her age class at provincials and has finished in the top three in various distances at North American and Canadian championship meets. Coach Award - Kelly Brennan: A member of the club virtually since its incep- tion, Kelly was always a key role model for the clubs female skaters as a skater and competitor. Now, as a coach with Level 2 certifica- tion, Kelly has helped devel- op many provincially- ranked Oakville members. She is always accessible, helping other coaches with teaching strategies or filling in for coaches if they are away. Skate Oakville Athlete Award - Jenna Rolland-Mills: Jenna has been skating with Skate Oakville since the age of three. She has developed and progressed to the point where she finished fifth at the 2010 BMO Central Ontario Sectional Championships, then won her division at the Boston Pizza STARSkate Championships. Jenna was fifth at the 2010 Homesense Trillium STARSkate Championships, an all-Ontario meet. She is also supportive of her teammates and displays her passion for skating both on and off the ice. Coach Award - Robin Miller-Bush: A former competitive skater with the Oakville Skating Club, Robin turned to coaching and hasnt looked back. She has coached all levels, from pre-school to competitive skaters and power skating. Despite having a busy schedule and two young daughters, Robin always finds time to speak to parents to share information and knowledge. Volunteer Award - Sherry Seymour: Sherry volun- teers at many club events, including taking a key role at the 2010 BMO Central Ontario Sectional Championships that Skate Oakville hosted last November. She attends club sessions on a regular basis, helping members with information and providing assistance, and volunteered freely at the clubs gala and club competition. Sport Oakville Volunteer Award - Art Walford: Art has volun- teered tirelessly for many years on behalf of Oavilles sporting community. Besides his long- time involvement with the Oakville Girls Softball Association, Art has served on the Sport Oakville board of directors as treasurer, chair, past chair and director. He has also been the organizations webmaster over the past decade. 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 , N ov em be r 4 , 2 01 0 3 4 Sport Recognition Awards honour athletes, teams, volunteers It takes 8 muscles to read this ad. Dont take your muscles for granted. 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