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CAHC - 2008 ARETE HONORS
In 2008, The Canadian National Amputee Hockey Team was recognised by CBS Sports Arete Honors for Courage in Sport. Past recognised athletes include the likes of Lance Armstrong, Muhammad Ali, and Tiger Woods to name a few. The yearly event honors athletes that have aspired to excellence and overcame unbelievable obstacles.
As with much of my work which hasn't been posted, I sometimes need a reminder to share my work with the public. The reminder came when I received an emailed link to the CAHC team portion of the 2008 Arete Honors program on YouTube a few days ago. I figured some of the photos I shot last year, when the program was being filmed might nicely accompany the posted video.
Next week I'm heading out to Montreal to cover the training camp. In April the 2010 ISIHF World Championships will also be taking place in Montreal where team Canada will try to win their 5th straight gold medal. I'll be there as well. I'll post more info on my blog once it becomes available with schedules and stuff for those that want to come and cheer on their favorite team.
The Canadian team is always looking for sponsors - especially corporate ones. If anyone out there in Canada (or worldwide for that matter) that has money and would like to help out a team that has won nothing but gold medals, and proudly represents a nation in the greatest sport of all time, please get in contact with Don, Tom, Allan or Anita ... at your earliest convenience of course!
In the meantime, sit back and relax, at least for the next 7 minutes, and watch a great video about a truly awesome hockey team. Who knows... you might even get inspired. 
Festival of Excellence @ University of Toronto's Varsity Stadium. Canadian hurdlers Perdita Felicien and Priscilla Lopes-Schliep, along with American decathlete Bryan Clay, known as the "world's greatest athlete", and Jamaica's Usain Bolt, the world and olympic record holder for the 100m and 200m competed at the event.
USA's Bryan Clay, known as the "world's greatest athlete"
(above) Men's 800m battle for first between USA's Khadevis Robinson, Christian Smith, and Karjuan Williams. Each placed 1st to 3rd, respectively.(below) Qatar's Saif Shaheen catches his breath after the Men's 5000m run where he finished first with a commanding 11second lead over USA's Dathan Ritzenhein who came a distant second.
(above) Women 100m Hurdles. (L-R) USA's Virginia Powell, Jamaica's Nickiesha Wilson and USA's Damu Cherry.
(below) Fastest man in the world, Jamaica's Usain Bolt looks back at his competitors as he crosses the finish line in 10 seconds flat, winning first.
Soccer Field Opening @ Bill Hancox Park
(L-R) Ken Sharpe (Ward 44 Toronto Parks Maintenance Director), Councillor Ron Moeser (Ward 44 Scarborough East), and Yuri Rudolph, President West Rouge Soccer cut the ribbon at the opening of a new soccer field at Bill Hancox Park in Scarborough.
Dixie Beehives vs. Huntsville Otters OHA Junior "A" @ Weston Arena
RBC's Wicket Cricket @ John A. Leslie P.S.
Cricket in the Snow event at John A Leslie P.S. to support the RBC Wicket Cricket program. RBC's Wicket Cricket is a fun and simple program designed to help schools, communities and parents introduce the sport of cricket to kids.
2nd Annual 13th Div. vs Ward 21 - Cricket Match
The second annual 13th Police Division vs Ward 21 constituents cricket match.
Balmy Beach Club vs. Nomads - Marshall Premiership Rugby
Virgin Suicides Brawl
The GTA Rollergirls hosted the Virgin Suicides Brawl roller derby at Ted Reeve Arema. 6 teams from Ontario battled it out for roller derby supremecy. The Death Row Dames from Hamilton faced off against Thames Fatales from London in the final match of the evening. The Dames went on to win 45 - 12, to take home the championship.
2nd annual Vradenburg J.P.S. Cricket Festival.
2nd annual Vradenburg J.P.S. Cricket Festival. 6 elementary schools from the Toronto area participated in the round robin tournament. The tournament was sponsored by the Royal Bank of Canada, through their Wicket Cricket Program, and also in part sponsored by Versitility Promotions.
