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Oakville Celebrates Local Olympians Saturday Sept. 15, 2012

As our local Olympians have returned home,  Mayor Burton had a great idea to unite out town in celebration of their athletic achievements on the world stage. Representing Canada in the London 2012 Olympics and bringing home recognition, memories and medals, our Olympians will be celebrated this Saturday, September 15, 2012 at 2 p.m. Join … Continue reading »

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Oakville Girls Promote Fitness

Oakville girls are organizing to promote the benefits of fitness at a young age.  These girls just completed a 5k run and this is the 10th year the event is held. Fitness for girls is very important to start at a young age. But even those that decide they are going to lead fitter lives … Continue reading »

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Oakville Soccer Club Continues Without Jason De Vos

Although it seems like we just posted that Jason De Vos had joined the Oakville Soccer Club as technical director, it seems he is now headed for a career in sports broadcasting and will be giving up his briefly held post. Hopefully he was able to implement some of his visions for the club while … Continue reading »

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Oakville Ice Rinks Around Town

Oakville Ontario ice rinks are very popular during the winter months around the Town of Oakville.   Ice pad time is still at a premium despite the addition of new ice surfaces recently.  There are a number of local neighborhood rinks to practise up on hockey and skating skills. Oakville Outdoor Neighborhood ice rinks include: Langtry … Continue reading »

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Oakville Lacrosse Announces Box Lacrosse Offered in Winter

Oakville Lacrosse home of the Hawks has announced the 2012 Junionr CLAX program which will allow players to play year round.  Locations are the Powerade Centre in Brampton and the GM Centre in Oshawa.  For players wishing to play lacrosse during the winter, it is now possible. The goal for the upcoming season is to … Continue reading »

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Oakville Soccer Club Pine Glen

Oakville Soccer Club Director Interview from Pine Glen Oakville soccer club technical director Jason de Vos was a Canadian men’s national team captain who is now taking on a lead role at the Oakville Soccer Club in the Pine Glen indoor soccer facility in Oakville. Jason discusses how he got into soccer and his experiences … Continue reading »

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Oakville Hockey OMHA Adopts New Head Contact Rule for 2011-2012

A new rule will now be applied to minor and female hockey across Oakville, Canada and is effective now for the 2011-2012 hockey season.  The goal is to reduce concussions and injuries associated with head trauma.  They are calling the head contact rule RESPECT. Even when players are wearing the required gear, they can suffer serious injuries if … Continue reading »

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