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PENTICTON WESTERN NEWS October 13, 2010
Sports Editor: Emanuel Sequeira • Phone: 492-3636 ext. 224 • E-mail: sports@pentictonwesternnews.com
Pinnacles shooting for scholarships EMANUEL SEQUEIRA Western News Staff
Creating an elite girls soccer team is part of the South Okanagan Youth Soccer Association’s vision of getting players to the college level. Under the watchful eye of coach Ray Hintz,
Top 5 reasons why you may want to join a Curling League • You saw curling on TV and want to give it a try • You want to play a winter sport that is affordable (as little as $9.00 per week) • You want to get some exercise • You want to meet new people and socialize in an open and non-threatening environment • You want to play a sport that is rich in traditions, and teaches good sportsmanship and etiquette.
We are holding 2 learn to curl clinics Saturday, October 16th and Saturday, November 13th
SOYSA has a group of 16 to 19-year-old players who want to play there. “We want the players to play at a high calibre nearly year round,” said Hintz, who put the players through a small scrimmage at Pen High on Thanksgiving Day. “You’re not going to get scholarships if you play three to four months.” For a few weeks now this group has been training together and playing exhibition games as scouts will be watching them when they participate in a showcase tournament in Seattle from Nov. 26 to 27. “We’re hoping we don’t go down there and embarrass ourselves,” said Hintz. “I am going to play everybody because it’s a showcase tournament. If a scout comes along and asks me to play a person longer, I will do
"When we’re on a different team we play at a medium level. He (Hintz, left) pushes us to the top." — Crystal Schuder
that.” Competition is expected to be fierce with 20 teams in their division, while the tournament will have 85 teams in total for different age groups. The Pinnacles are guaranteed to play four games. Until then, the Pinnacles will play exhibition games against area teams and adult teams from Penticton. They will also use practises to fine tune technical skills and prepare for what they could face
in games. Focus will be on first touches, which Hintz said is important, soccer sense and conditioning. Osoyoos’ Amanda Chyzzy likes what she sees early on with Hintz pushing the players. “He knows what you can do better than you know yourself,” said Chyzzy. Emphasis is on the players being aggressive on the ball and wanting it as well as making quick, intelligent decisions. Chyzzy has noticed the players
communicating and has seen an improvement in her foot work and speed. “It’s worth the intensity,” she said. Crystal Schuder is also impressed with how Hintz has pushed them and said that he knows how far to go to get the best out of the players. “When we’re on a different team we play at medium level,” said Schuder, who plays forward and center-mid. “He pushes us to the top.” Hintz said next year they hope to have elite teams for both sexes in all age groups starting at under-13 or 14 as it’s something parents and kids have asked about. “We have to start doing something more,” said Hintz, who noted they are seeking sponsorship to help lower team costs. Players fees are $225.
For more information, please call The Penticton Curling Club, 250-492-5647 www.pentictoncurling.com
Last Weeks Winners are...
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ENTER THE NFL CONTEST EVERY FRIDAY IN THE PENTICTON WESTERN NEWS
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WITH GABBY LEVESQUE hot on her heels, Taylor Pinto positions herself to make a pass during a mini scrimmage held at Pen High. The Pinnacles are preparing to play in a showcase in Seattle.