Notes from the Football Saturday sidelines, September 10, 2011

Toni Lucas, Pincher Creek Voice

Editor's note: We will post extensive coverage of this weekend's football action soon.

Jennifer and Ryan Halcrow
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Jennifer and Ryan Halcrow  brought out their professional DJ gear for the Pee Wee Jamboree held at the Matthew Halton field on Saturday, and announced the game to the crowd play by play, spinning music between the action.   Shay Robertson, Jennifer's son,  was wearing #51 for the Pee Wee Mustangs during the jamboree.  Jennifer really enjoyed supporting the team.  "It was fun, and the boys on all the teams played their hearts out today," she said afterward.  The volunteer efforts of these two were appreciated by the crowd.  In addition to his announcing duties, Ryan kept the crowd entertained by leading them in "waves" during the lulls between games.

Clairsholm's Thibert and Chlairn
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Tason Chlairn,  #22 of the Claresholm Raiders,  posed for a photo-op with Raiders Coach Garth Thibert after their victory against Coaldale at the Pincher Creek Pee Wee Jamboree.  Although today was the first time that Tason played football for the team, he was not a newcomer to the world of plays and strategy.  "I have played hockey before and I wanted to try something new, and it (the game) was fun," said Chlairn.  Coach Thibert thought his kids played hard today.  "From August to February it is all about Football, and the kids," he said.

Coaldale's Jay Stobert
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The Coaldale Bears have a dedicated teammate in #80, Jay Stobert.  He played in every Coaldale game on Saturday, September 10, including 3 Pee Wee games in the Jamboree and the Bantam game afterwards. He is the running back and substitute quarterback in the Pee Wee division, and was invited to play with the Bantams for the last game of the day.
When asked how he felt about playing in his fourth game in one day,  Jay said "It is daunting".

Bantam Refs Daryl Sutter, Duce Cross Child, James Olsen, Kevin Sudo, Chris Soklowski
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Unsung heroes
Referees have a duty to perform in football, as in all organized sports.  One of their duties is to enforce the rules of the game.  The referee is alternately the most appreciated and most reviled man on the field, and always the most unsung.  "I find it to be very rewarding," said Daryl Sutter.   "If you can't play, or you can't coach, you can ref," said Duce Cross Child.  Kevin Sudo extended an invitation to potential refs. "We are always looking for more to volunteer.  It is a great way to support the team," he said.  "The refs always have the best seats in the house," said Chris Soklowski.
To inquire about volunteer opportunities, please phone 403-315-0711.

Winners of the 50/50 draws at the Pee Wee Jamboree:
First draw, unknown name, $106.  Second draw, $125, Colleen Hann. Third draw, $91, Norma Reynolds.