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Snowmobile Safety Certification courses offered in February

The New York State Park Police will be holding a snowmobile safety certification course for youth on
February 11, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The course is targeted for young persons ages 10 to 18. All youth, ages 10 to 18, must have a snowmobile safety certificate to operate a snowmobile alone anywhere other than on family owned or leased land. Youth who complete the training and pass the exam will receive their certification.

The course will be held at the Town of Rush Recreation Pavilion, 5977 E. Henrietta Road, Rush, (located behind the Rush Town Hall). Pre-registration is required. Students should bring a bag lunch.

Call the New York State Park Police at 585-658-4692 to register. Space will be limited so call early.

For information about New York State Parks, please visit our website at www.nysparks.com.

Provided information

1/15/12

Men’s lacrosse gets underway at Roberts Wesleyan College

Men’s lacrosse coach Rocky Delfino has announced the 2012 schedule

Roberts Wesleyan College men’s lacrosse schedule is comprised of 13 games in the inaugural season. The schedule consists of a mix of NCAA Division II and III teams. The Raiders will host all of the Division III teams and travel to play the Division II opponents.

“This year’s schedule is a mix of Division II and III teams allowing us to fill out a full schedule of teams that will test our character, toughness, and team development,” said Men’s Lacrosse Coach Rocky Delfino. “In men’s lacrosse, it doesn’t matter what the level is, all of the teams will be highly competitive.”

Of the Division II sides, the Raiders are scheduled to face three future East Coast Conference rivals, Molloy College, Seton Hill University, and Dominican College on March 17, 24 and April 11, respectively.

The Raiders will also play Franklin Pierce University, St. Anselm College, and The College of St. Rose from the Northeast-10 Conference. Like the Raiders, The College of St. Rose is a new program that is in its first year.

Another new program the Raiders will face is Coker College (N.C.) on March 10 at a neutral site in Philadelphia.

The Raiders will host six Division III teams, including the home opener against Alfred University on February 25 at 1 p.m.

Other home games include Hilbert College, Cazenovia College, Medaille College, SUNY Canton, and SUNYIT.

The Raiders are not eligible for any post-season opportunities as the NAIA and NCCAA does not sponsor men’s lacrosse.

All games will be played on the main practice field next to the Roberts Wesleyan Soccer Stadium. This practice field has an artificial field turf surface and has a 90’ Hummel lighting system.

Delfino said he is looking forward to the small, but capable group of student-athletes that will compete for the first-year program. “I give this year’s team a lot of credit, because they are laying the foundation of our program,” said Delfino. “They are few in numbers but focus on the goal of developing the program. They have also helped in developing a talented class for next year, which help continue to develop team depth, talent, and competiveness.”

Provided by Micah Chapman

RWC Sports Information Director

1/29/12

BROCKPORT

Blue Devils quiet Thunder

by Warren Kozireski

Brockport netted three goals over a 1:10 span in the first period and went on to defeat the Greece Thunder 5-2 in high school hockey at the Tuttle North Ice Arena.

Senior and leading point producer Tyler Hill began the scoring at 8:52 of the first period when he banged home the rebound from a Michael Walton shot that ended up in the slot.

Defenseman Zach Coughlin followed 25 seconds later when he lazered a slapshot from the point into the top right corner for his eighth goal of the season after the Greece goaltender tried to clear a loose puck.

The Blue Devils scored their third goal of the rally at 10:02 on a Michael Knapp wrister with assists from Carlos Ross and Coughlin.

The Thunder scored early in the second period to close to 3-1 converting a two-on-one, but Brockport retook their three goal advantage when Philip Sipp picked up a loose puck at center ice, skated in on the Greece net and scored on a wrist shot over the goaltenders glove hand at 8:16.

The Thunder scored again later in the second, but sophomore Brandon Henshaw created an offensive zone turnover and scored into the lower right corner of the net 1:37 into the third period for the final tally of the game.

“We let down a little bit after the three goal sequence,” said Brockport head coach Greg Stahl. “But once they got their first goal I thought we settled down.”

“I never felt comfortable since they are a good offensive team. But when we got our forecheck going I thought we controlled play. It wasn’t our normal forecheck system, but it worked today.”