Page 10A The Castlegar Sun Wednesday, November 16, 1994 Castlegar coaches rewarded for hard work especially in this day and age. We've all been there and we've also all needed a little helping hand once in awhile. All of these hes are to be c past and current coaches stand contentedly in the shadows. Yet those coaches hold a great deal of responsibility for the develop- ment of that athlete. The Castlegar Sun and 3M recognize pomsmered of Castlegar. Every community across Canada seems to have a few of these special for being the caring person behind that hand. A little bit about the nominees: Summer Mike Davidoff Mike is your basic average Lit- tle League baseball caoach who does everything he can to make the sport enjoyable for all kids Last year he coached the Castle- gar Lions to the city champi- onship over NRS Realty. The nomination letter stated: ip is a major part of how Mike guides these boys and he always made sure that all the team players had equal playing time. His willingness to encour- age the boys to wy each of the basic p luding pitch- raliconpmeag fiipen agi cle to fulfill this need. The community of Castlegar was asked to nominate coaches which it deemed worthy of recog- ing, supports his philosophy that you have to play to leam.” Wendy Pilla Wendy was the enthusiastic and dedicated head coach of the Cc A this past nition and the sub list was divided into two categories: win- ter coaches and summer coaches. Winter included the sports of hockey, basketball, curling and volleyball while the summer summer and she poured every ounce of her fathomless energy into developing better human beings as well as swimmers. Her greatest asset by far is her itive attitude which she uses sports base- ball, soccer and track. All coaches will receive a cer- tificate recognizing them as out- coaches with the winners in cach category being presented with a special award at this week's city council The winner's will also be announced in next week's Castlegar Sun. But when you look at it, you realize the real winners are the community and the kids within it. It isn’t easy being young, to bring out the best in her kids. She is certainly one of the main in the 1993 regular season and is the only team in the league's his- tory to do so. He is successful Summer Nominees Wendy Pilla Garry Sauer because he stresses fair play and nurtures a competitive spirit. Carl Vigue Carl is one of those special coaches who works tirelessly all year round. He was nominated for his baseball coaching with NRS Realty but he is also an accomplished minor hockey coach as well. He has been coaching for six years. “My philosophy of coaching is discipline, respect and most of all to have fun and work as a team,” said Carl. “Team effort must come from the parents and from the young people you are coaching.” Winter Garry Sauer Garry is likely the most well- ATTENTION GUN OWNERS! Are you prepared for a total ban on firearms? Federal Justice Minister Allan Rock has proposed a total ban on firearms in certain municipalities. Also under consideration: - universal firearms registration - central storage arsenals - destruction of all handguns (a cost to you of $100 per gun) (criminals can steal all the guns at once) (including target pistols) WILL THIS STOP CRIME? IO I These proposals only apply to honest law abiding Canadians. Protect your rights — Voice your opinion! ATTEND A PRO-FIREARMS RALLY NELSON ROD AND GUN CLUB, 701 Railway St., Nelson, B.C. November 26 e- 1 p.m. Speakers to include representatives from: B.C. Wildlife Federation Reform Party of Canada International Practical Shooting Confederation Responsible Firearm's Owners Coalition National Firearms Association West Kootenay Marksmen Interior B.C. Firearms Alliance SPONSORED BY: WEST KOOTENAY HUNTING AND SHOOTING ASSOCIATIONS Winter Nominees Dennis Krahn Jack Closkey known coach nominated this year since he coaches the KIJHL's Castlegar Rebels. He has coached that team for three years and took them to the league championship last season. More than just results, Garry was nominated for his dedication to the game, his control of his team, his cooperation with others in the sport and his positive atti- tude when dealing with players and the media. He is “a good ambassador for hockey even when it is such a draining, time consum- ing and lengthy season.” Cheryl Closkey Cheryl is the head coach of the Grade 7 and 8 basketball pro- gram at Kinnaird Middle School. Her Grade 7 team won the Provincial championship in 1989-90 but she still considers her greatest achievement to be the countless number of girls who have become better people because of her teaching. “I coach at a young level and I See us for all your natural g gas or. Barb Kinakin really believe in teaching as many kids as possible,” said Cheryl. “I teach them how to become goo people and not necessarily to win.” Jack Closkey Known predominantly as Stan- ley Humphries Senior girls basket- ball coach since the beginning of time, he is also Cheryl's husband. He has taken his team to the Provincials 14 times including the last 11 consecutive years. His career has been marked with numerous tophies and awards for coaching and he has coached many generations of Castlegar children through young adulthood and into the real world. Simply stated, “There are few others who have given as much and plyed such a major role in the lives of our young athletes and in the developement of our local bas- ketball program.” Barb Kinakin Barb has been an assistant coach behind Cheryl Closkey for the past two years at Kinnarid Middle School. Even though she has only coached two years, she has played the sport of basketball for over 25. “Barb has not only given of her bers of the propane fireplaces; furnaces; sales & ii FREE QUOTATION. 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Wednesday, November 16, 1994 The Castlegar Sun Killer Kats maul Mates Tom Kat quarterback Ron Coe was cool under pressure all day. Here he releases the ball to outlet receiver Darry! Bojechko just before the South Slocan Mates can flag him for a loss. The Kats ended up winning the game 21-13. Generally speaking, the most dominant player in any sport is “Big Mo”. If a player or a team can ride on the shoulders of momentum down the stretch, they are unstoppable. The Castlegar Tom Kats have been riding on those capable shoulders lately and the ride has ended with a West Kootenay Football League Championship thanks to a 21-13 victory over the South Slocan Mates on Sunday. The WKFL, formerly known as the Trail Flag Football League, has undergone a lot of changes over the past few years besides the name change. Many teams have dropped out and a few were added but the comerstone fran- chises, the Trail Hawks and Castlegar Tom Kats, continue to exist and flourish. The Hawks finished in last place: during the regular season But’ put tip a strong fight in their lone playoff contest a week ago versus the Mates. The Kats easily defeated the Castlegar Lions in advancing to the final after fin- ishing in second place during the regular season. Going into Sunday's final, the Kats had won six straight games and seemed to be peaking for the playoffs. The Mates had attained the best regular season record but were suffering from a decline due to nagging injuries. The Mates came out quickly Airy Mountain Appliance Service call ONLY *20 For friendly service anytime call in their home park, taking a 7-0 lead after a touchdown from Andy MacConnell. The Kats P with an tag-team touchdown from Rick Rogerson and all-star centre Dar- ry! Bojechko. Rogerson took a short pass from quarterback Ron Coe and turned it up the sidelines for about 20 yards before flip- ping the ball to Bojechko who turned on the jets. The play tied the game, but it was also a mes- sage to the Mates that the Kats had come to play. The Kats added another touch- down as well as a two point con- version before the half and carried a 15-7 lead into halftime. The second half turned into a defensive slugfest with both teams squandering offensive opportunities. However, the Mates clearly squandered the most after driving the ball inside the Kats twenty yard line four times without scoring any points. Ian McMillan added a touch- down in the fourth quarter to get the Mates within three points but the Kats defence stood. Kats wide-out Dave Terhune respond- ed with the second of his two touchdowns on the day and put the game out of reach. “The Mates had a good quar- terback this year who had played in a top-flight league on the coast and he helped them out alot,” said a jubilant Kats captain, Randy Renz. “But it just proves that although he may be top-flight, the rest of them are still second rate.” FEATURING meacan & Western Mon-Thurs * 5:30 am-6:00 pm Friday + 5:30 am-9:30 pm Saturday + 6:00 am-6:00 pm 398 Columbia Ave., Cestlogar SUN SPORTS PHOTO / Jeff Gabert The Mates, who were playing in their first championship, are now forced to look to next season. “It’s good to see those guys win because they're getting a little old and it may be their last chance,” said Mates player rep- resentative Dave Loukianow. “But we've got a young team and we'll be back even stronger next year.” The Kats have played in the league final four times in the last five years with this year being their second victory. 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