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caption:Thames Fatales' Hell Cat Holly wipes out during GTA Rollergirls' Virgin Suicides Brawl roller derby event action against the Death Row Dames at Ted Reeve Arena.
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caption:Death Row Dames' blocker Tropi-Kill Punch, right, holds off Thames Fatales' Anita Martini during GTA Rollergirls' Virgin Suicides Brawl roller derby event action at Ted Reeve Arena Saturday. The Dames 45-12.
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caption:Balmy BeachRugby Football Club's Drew Vaughn, centre, is pulled down by a swarm of Oakville Crusader defenders at their recent home opener. Balmy Beach lost 17-14.
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caption:Luke Irwin leads the pack to the finish line at the recent Beaches' 21st Annual Spring Sprint.
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caption:Malvern Collegiate's Liam Underwood (14) beats Forest Hill Collegiate's Samuel Rumack to the puck and flips it over goalie Winston Miles, but doesn't score, during Toronto District Secondary School Athletic Association hockey action at North Toronto...
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BRIEFS
Pro tennis, anyone?
See some Canadian tennis professionals battle it out at the Kew Beach ProAm Tennis Charity event on Saturday, Sept. 20 from 2 to 7 p.m.The event features player participation with the pros, a pro exhibition game at 5:30 p.m., serve speed and target competitions, prizes, a silent auction and hot dogs on the boardwalk.
Professionals at the tournament include Karl Hale, Adam Baranowski, Jim Boyce, Dale Power, Brett Cooper, Stefan D'Almaida, Petya Marinova and Chris Gostek.
Proceeds from the event will go to Community Centre 55.
Kew Gardens Tennis Club is at 77 Kew Beach Ave. at the foot of Kenilworth Avenue.
Visit the website www.centre55.com for details.
Dragon Boat regatta paddles into Toronto Sept. 6 and 7
The 14th annual Great White North Dragon Boat Challenge is set for Sept. 6 and 7 at Marilyn Bell Park, 851 Lakeshore Blvd., near Exhibition Place and Ontario Place.The race is a dragon boat regatta aimed at paddlers of all levels, from novice to expert.
This year's event includes more than 5,000 participants and 20,000 spectators are expected to attend. Two races will be held per day for each crew. There will be awards and fundraising prizes.
To date, the event has raised more than $990,000 for Canadian charities including Children's Wish Foundation, Canadian Living Foundation, Breakfast for Learning, Canadian Spinal Research Organization, Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, Variety Club, the Children's Charity and Big Brothers and Big Sisters.
Teams included in this years regatta are Mayfair Warriors from the Beach, CTV Lake Lizards from Scarborough, Sinai Lightning and Sinai Predators from Mount Sinai Hospital and a team from Bridgepoint Health in Riverdale.
Visit www.gwndragonboat.com for details.
Toronto marathon set for Sept. 28
More than 13,000 runners will hit Toronto's streets for the 2008 Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon Sunday, Sept 28.The goal of this year's marathon is to raise $1 million for more than 60 small Toronto charities including Invest in Kids, the Assaulted Women's Helpline and Fort York Food Bank.
The marathon (42 kilometres), which also offers a half marathon (21 kilometres) and five-kilometre run has become one of the premier sporting events in Toronto and across North America, according to organizers.
"This race is Toronto's race and there is truly a way for everyone in our city to participate," said Alan Brookes, race director, in a press release.
This year there are three ways for Torontonians to get involved. People who aren't running can participate by pledging a runner or by coming out to cheer along the race route or at one of Scotia Toronto Waterfront's 10 official Neighbourhood Cheering and Entertainment Centres from the Humber to the Beaches.
This year's marathon starts and finishes at Toronto City Hall, 100 Queen St. W. beginning at 7:30 a.m. Visit www.torontowaterfrontmarathon.com for the full race route.
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