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MURPHY’S SPORTS LAW By David Murphy

W hat a season for local sports fans! Cornwall and area fans kicked off the spring sports calendar with the successful Fred Page Cup
WEastern Canadian Championship. When you combine roughly 100 sponsors, 100 volunteers, passionate hockey fans, and good
Junior A hockey, you get a tournament that raised the bar for future events -- at least according to the three league Commissioners who
were there all week.
Coinciding with the Fred Page Cup was the early launch of Cornwall Motor Speedway. Race fans proved, once again, that DIRT motor
sports thrive in Eastern Ontario by taking in as much racing action as they could handle in one month. The Speedway is the trend setter
when it comes to racing in Eastern Ontario, Western Quebec, or Northern New York State. And while the Fred Page Cup wrapped up the
Junior A season for the Colts, the Speedway’s season is just beginning – here’s to a long, sunny summer.
The 51st Benson Cornwall Lions Club Sports Awards Dinner showcased some of the best athletes, coaches and volunteers we have to
offer. From the Jacques Richard Trophy winner for top sports personality, curler Mathew Camm, to the top junior, Abby Jurchuk, winner
offer. From the Jacques Richard Trophy winner for top sports personality, curler Mathew Camm, to the top junior, Abby Jurchuk, winner
of the Joe Assaly Award, Cornwall continues to produce world class talent.
of the Joe Assaly Award, Cornwall continues to produce world class talent.
Olympia Bowl continues to produce championship caliber bowlers. The Bantam Girls won the National Championship for their age group.
Olympia Bowl continues to produce championship caliber bowlers. The Bantam Girls won the National Championship for their age group.
Sophia Dorie, Savannah Ingola, Amy Wang, and Brianna Lauzon brought home Gold. There’s word their showcases will need to be reinforced with all the
hardware the girls keep bringing home.
That brings us to Jenna Flannigan. She won the 2013 Jacques Richard Trophy after leading Team Canada to a Bronze Medal in that year’s Women’s World
Cup of Baseball Championships. She’ll be once again looking to lead Canada’s offence at this year’s Pan Am Games. It’s too bad baseball isn’t an Olympic sport
because we could have been proud of yet another Olympian from Cornwall.
Combine all that with the kick offs to Wildcats Football, Kinsmen Girls Softball, Seaway Valley Soccer, the continue work of both Cornwall MMA, and Champs
Eastside Boxing Club, Multi-Sports Club, River Rats Baseball, and the Cornwall Weightlifting Club and it’s a great time to be a sports fan in Cornwall and area.

City of Cornwall Summer Playground Program Fun Begins June 30

One of the longest serving and most CORNWALL Programs include: Sunfish, Crocodile and Whale
popular recreation programs in the AQUATIC CENTRE • Red Cross Swim Preschool - • Red Cross Swim Kids 1-10

City of Cornwall is the Summer Starfish, Duck, Sea Turtle, Sea • Swim Patrol – Rookie, Ranger,

Playground Program. The program is Get ready to take the plunge! Otter, Salamander, Sunfish, Star
a free and accessible drop-in program Beat the Heat and join us in our Crocodile and Whale • Bronze Star, Bronze Medallion,
which takes place in 19 neighbourhood climate controlled atmosphere • Red Cross Swim Kids 1-10 Bronze Cross
parks throughout the City of Cornwall. at the Cornwall Aquatic Centre. • Bronze Medallion, Bronze Cross
Trained playground leaders provide Registration for our Summer Session • Adult/Teen Lessons • Diving, Synchronized Swimming
& Speed Swimming (12-12:45
fun and exciting play opportunities of swimming lessons is ongoing • Aqua Fitness - shallow, shallow pm)

for children between the ages of 5 and until courses are filled. We offer two
12. Active games, sports, songs, arts options to suit your needs: low impact (Heartwise approved), “Registering in one of our swimming
deep and post stroke
and crafts and much more are offered Option #1 Two Week Sessions: lesson programs is a great way to
daily. Monday to Friday (inclusive) between OUTDOOR POOLS meet new people, get some exercise
Summer Playground Program fun 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon. The City of Cornwall operates 5 large and learn an important life skill,” said
begins on Tuesday June 30 and runs Session #1 June 29 - July 10* no outdoor pools during the months Aquatic Coordinator Lori Gibeau.
until Friday August 14. Playground lessons July 1 of July and August at Mattice Park, Registration forms can be mailed in,
Leaders are stationed at the various Session #2 July 13 - July 24 Reg Campbell Park, St. Joseph Park, dropped off or completed in person at
parks each Monday from 1 p.m. to 4 Session #3 July 27 - August 7 Terry Fox Park and St. Francis Park. the Aquatic or Benson Centre.
p.m. and every Tuesday to Friday 9 Four sessions of swimming lessons
Session #4 August 10 - August 21 Looking for a place to get away from
a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. As are offered at our outdoor pools with
always, there is no registration fee for Option #2 Eight Week Session: June each session running approximately the summer sizzle? Come join us at
the program. Children can register on 29 - August 23 (once a week for eight two weeks, Monday to Friday our Splash Pads in Lamoureux and
weeks)
their first visit to any of the designated between 10 a.m. and 12:00 noon. St. Theresa’s Park. Splash Pads

park locations. For a complete list of Monday between 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 Session #1 June 29 - July 10* no are a fun aquatic addition to any
participating park locations please p.m. lessons July 1 neighbourhood park and are the
visit www.cornwall.ca. Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursdays Session #2 July 13 - July 24 perfect place for children of all ages
For more info, please contact the between 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Session #3 July 27 - August 7 to run through cascading water and
Leisure Arts Coordinator at 613-938- Friday between 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 Session #4 August 10 - August 21 have a great time. With the summer
9898 ext. 2 or email ltaillon@cornwall. p.m. Programs include:

ca or the Summer Playground Office Saturday or Sunday between 10:00 • Red Cross Swim Preschool - Sea months ahead make a splash and stay
at 613-938-9898 ext. 4017. a.m. - 12:00 noon Turtle, Sea Otter, Salamander, cool at our splash pads.