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Flag Football Season is About to Kick Off in

Cornwall

football,” said Camplin. “And there is
By Molly Kett
some travel; we do play against teams
in Alexandria and Glengarry.”
s the spring sun begins to warm
Aup the fields, flag football season But this year, there’s an added
is set to kick off through Cornwall once buzz resonating across the football
again on Sunday, April 14th, 2024. landscape. With flag football recently
With practices held at the Benson recognized as an Olympic sport
Centre Fieldhouse, athletes aged 8 to during the International Olympic
16 will get ready to hone their skills Committee session in Mumbai, India,
and prepare for the upcoming season. the stakes have been raised. Football
Canada, alongside partners like the
The season, spanning from April
International Federation of American
to June, promises action-packed Football (IFAF), the National Football Photo Submitted
Sundays filled with exciting games.
League (NFL), and USA Football, is
But first, there’s a crucial period of celebrating this historic decision,
evaluation as coaches assess athletes
and form teams during indoor setting the stage for flag football’s
practices throughout April. inclusion in the official program of the highlighting the opportunities it the grass,” said Camplin. “To see new
Olympic Games in Los Angeles 2028. presents for young athletes. athletes and to welcome back our
“We usually have close to 200 “Now that flag football is an veteran athletes, it officially kicks off
athletes that participate from ages 8 to Camplin shares his insights into the football season for us for the entire
16. It’s a great way to be introduced to this groundbreaking development, Olympic sport, there will be a national year.”
team for Canada at some point,” said
Camplin. “So, it makes it exciting As athletes gear up for the season
Brought to you by Ming & Associates for our flag players and NCAFA ahead, anticipation builds, not just for
Athlete of the Month players to know there’s a pathway to local games, but also for the larger
Athlete of the Month
potentially being on an international stage of international competition.
team, playing in the Olympics.” With flag football’s global popularity
Kaye Mano Aside from the Olympic dreams, growing, the journey towards Olympic

Age: 13 School: L’Heritage Grade: 7 Camplin acknowledges that for now, glory could begin right here on the
April’s Athlete of the Month Kaye Mano has been playing the focus remains on the fundamentals. fields of Cornwall!
hockey for 8 years. She loves the competition, the fun at Visit the Wildcats webpage for full
tournaments, staying in hotels, making friends, and of course “I’m always super excited to details on how to get involved in this
winning hockey games. start the season; it means spring has
Kaye plays right wing. One notable accomplishment this come, we’re back outside, back on exciting sport!
season is winning the gold medal with the Typhoons at the

Caroline Ouellette Tournament in December 2023. The finals
were played at the Bell Centre and Kaye contributed two goals to bring home the win. Match Your Area Knowledge
As a part time job, Kaye is a busy and in demand babysitter in her neighbourhood, and she tutors.
A word to describe Kaye on and off the ice, according to her mom Krystal Van Leishout, would be Play Thom’s Valentine Trivia
tenacious. Finally, hockey is a family sport for Kaye; her mom is the assistant coach for her team.
Hockey is important to this family. Before making any social commitments, they have to check Way Back Trivia
their hockey schedule.
1Q - When the Trail Smoke Eaters beat the Cornwall
Flyers in Game 1 of the Allan Cup in April 1938, what
was the oddity of the 6-4 final score?

2Q - In a girls high school basketball tournament held in
early April 1951, who led the Golds with nine points in a
Maxwell Ming - P.Eng, CFP ®
Certified Financial Planner win over Verdun High School? Who were the Golds?
Retirement, Tax, & Estate Planning 3Q - Name the three local girls who skated in the Minto Follies in Ottawa

613-932-7526 • Max@mingassociates.com as part of the 1961 show? Page 36 for Answers