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7 “We always get a number of people who are interested in karate," said Toule, “but I don’t like trying to get into The Thornhill Budokai Judo Club has added a new twist to its activities. Karate. That’s the word from Judo head Chris Toule who told The Liberal that the Willowdale Karate Club has decided to join forces with his club. Minor hockey will work only when a you find that damned coach true and unselfish spirit of coeperation really exists. “This business of minor h “These will be necessitated by an increased enrolment. better com- petition, and a better use of ice time because of amalgamation. This was one of the parting thoughts left by Richmond Hill Minor Hockey Association President Bob Reeves at last Wednesday night’s annual meeting. Reeves was stepping down after three years at the helm and will be replaced by Jim Cade. "I suspect that the coming year will see many changes in the operation of the RHHA.” he said. Reeves listed a series of what he termed “hackneyed. old time-worn expressions” which he hoped would someday disappear. I won‘t do that, it‘s not my job: it failed because you did it too early; people just don‘t want to buy tickets on a draw; the ladies didn‘t cooperate; the men didn‘t coâ€"operate; how come I have to pay to see my kid play: it's parents.that ruin hockey; where did Hockey needs a selfless spirit His remarks were included in a wind- up speech which welcomed the amalgamation of the Richmond Hill and Richvale organizations. “There will be, I hope. many new faces on the board of directors â€" and that’s healthy. But it is only healthy when it operates in an atmosphere of total co-operation in all areas of the hockey operation." Hey, this is fun, second baseman Katie McNamara exults, as she grabs a hot grounder during a workout of the Rich- These included Fred is “One of he reasons for his coming here is the availability of better Head instructor of the Willowdale club is Bill Sirentis, of Richmond Hill, who is a long-time acquaintance of Toule. a field I’m not totally familiar with.” “Bill started out with me years ago,” said Toule, “and I‘m glad he’s back. He’s a very good karate mAarn, tough. He felt his greatest successes was being “involved with the amalgamation with Richvale and the initiation of the coaching program. Reeves said his biggest failure in the past three years was “not encouraging this very attitude." Reeves noted that if “success is measured by championships Won our OMHA teams did not fare too well this year. “None of our teams won the All- Ontario although the juveniles, Magna Midgets and the Minor Bantam A’s all won the York Simcoe honors. “This business of minor hockey can and will work only when a true, um selfish spirit of co-operation really exists," said Reeves. “These teams played well and all the players, coaches and managers deserve our heartiest congratulations. “If, on the other hand, success is measured in player development and skills learned and improved on, I believe there was considerable success this year." he said. "Add to this a liberal dash of un- derstanding the other fellow’s problems and maybe, just maybe the future will be better. “I am proud of these two steps for- ward and of all the people who made them a reality." he said. “This helped to keep some of the all- knowing, super-critical wolves away from the door and this is not meant facetiously. fred simpson on holidays Gotcha! mond Hill team this week. However, Katie’s hoping the ground won’t be that muddy all the time. Sirentis said his club comprises “some 20 members now but we’re looking for more candidates.” facilities," said Toule He‘s offering an introductory one month course for the low fee of $8. If you’re interested just call the Willowdale Karate Club at 881-1371. Sirentis said that “we handle our members according to their age. If they’re young and competitive we put Introductory course This is hurting me more than it’s hurting you, is what Randy Sparrow of Aurora, seems to be telling Michael Gamblin 17, of Meanwhile, back at the judo front: Budokai’s Toule is busy preparing his men for the Nationals to be held May 28 at Lethbridge, Alberta. “We’ll be entering members,” said Toule The Willowdale club works out Tuesdays and Thursday nights at the Budokai Club, 120 Clark Street, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.; and Sunday mornings from 9:30 to 11:30. Photo by Hogg them through a stiff course. If they're oldgr we lg thermrset their ownrpace." shaping UP for a junior tournament Nationals Richmond Hill will be host to the Junior Ladies Ontario Elimination Softball Tournament June 24‘ 25 and 26 and Mary Williamson would just love to be an ungracious host. Mary will be managing the Richmond Hill newly- formed Junior Girls softball team which, up to a few weeks ago. were orphans. “Certainly I would love to win the Junior Ladies Ontario tournament, especially on our own home ground." said Williamson. “Everyone‘s got a chance although we'll be facing some pretty tough com- petition." ' “We've been appealing for sponsors for the team for a long time," she said, “and we finally got One." But not in Richmond Hill. “Newtonbrook Plaza in Willowdale finally came through for us,” said Williamson in somewhat wry fashion. “We couldn't find one in Richmond Hill." Mary hopes the sponsorship will be the start of something big for her young gang of girls. Mary, along with coach and husband Moe Williamson, will get a preseason look at their charges tonight (Wednesday) via an exhibition game with the Downsview Juniors. The team will be entered this season in the East York Ladies Softball League with such teams as East York. Oshawa, Newmarket and Thomhill. How‘s the team shaping up? “We've been working out regularly every Wed- nesday at the town park,” said Williamson, “and we’re coming along pretty good. We’re still hoping to fill some weak spots before the season starts." Williamson figures her strongest point at the fill some weak spots before the season starts." Williamson figures her strongest point at the moment is the pitching brigade as represented by Darline Nelson. Donna Querengesser, and Kelly Maclnness. “Donna was out of ball last season but she sl a big asset with the team," said Williamson also a good hitter." The Richmond Hill team will boast some returnees from last year’s intermediate team including Janet Buxton, Bonnie Bryan, shortstop, Bernie Thompson, infielder-outfielder, and Katie McNamara. second base. Richmond Hill, as he embraces him in a fierce grip at Richmond Hill Wrestling three of our Love to win Shaping up Ugh! Returnees “I‘m looking for big things from these boys," said Toule, “despite the tough competition. Particularly, Joey and Steve.“ Joey finished fourth last year in the on." under 154 pound weight class while I Steve got a fifth in the under 139. womens “Both should improve this time out. Toule‘s other hopeful for Women’s I’m looking for better things from Nationals, at a later date, is Kimberly Steve because he's getting stronger Mayne. now and that’s been the only thing “Right now we’re going through quite holding him back, 7 r A a rigid trainingworking out four or five “Whén you’re only 17 it takes awhile to get your strength but he’s starting to They are Joey Toule, his son, Steve Penyige and Jarrett Haggard. Section B should be m. “She's Some of the newcomers are Sue O’Connell plus gx- Richmond Hill juveniles as Debbie Milnes. Shella Harrison. and Heather Bullivant. The team opens its schedule at home to Oshawa May 18 and come May 20. 21. and 22 will be competing in the Port Colborne softball tournament. All in all an interesting season. . One that will be more than just interesting if Mary's team comes up with a big win in the Ontario and gets to represent the province in the Canadian finals in Newfoundland in August. Would be lovely. club. Sparrow, who is assistant coach of the club. was only demonstrating, however. Not all games are won by line drives and the long ball, and that’s why Richmond Hill coach Moe Williamson, is giving Bernie Thompson some help with her bunting technique. It’s the little things that count. Bernie. This way “Right now we’re going through quite a rigid training working out four or five times a week. You can never work too hard, you’re never that good.” Toule although But this perience on. ‘ ’ come now. He‘s got all the rest, Vthe technique and finesse.” Opens is also high on Haggard “he does lack the experience. is where he'll get that ex- which will benefit him later