GFI adds major league umpires to list of firsts for 2012 tourney
In most sports a good official is considered one who is not noticed by the spectators; who remains in the shadow of the players. The umpiring crew at the 2012 event in Grand Forks, put together by Crew Chief Steve Boutang, calls for recognition. Consider that for the first time a Major League Umpire will call balls and strikes...
Major Midget playoff change benefits Kootenay Ice
The Kootenay Ice now have a better shot at the post season after B.C. Hockey announced Tuesday that the Major Midget League playoffs has grown from six teams to eight beginning in 2012-13. Previously the top six teams in league standings qualified for the post season. That has now been increased to the best eight […]
Saints release upcoming BCIHL schedule
The Selkirk College Men’s Hockey program has released its schedule for the 2012/13 British Columbia Intercollegiate Hockey League regular season. There are a number of positive changes to the schedule for Saints fans, including a 12-game home calendar that is made up exclusively of Friday and Saturday night games. Selkirk...
LETTER: Kamloops Sun Devils to replace U.S. Military Allstars at GFI
The Grand Forks International (GFI) baseball tournament received word on Aug. 2 that the U.S. Military All-Stars will be unable to attend the 2012 Grand Forks International. Terry Allvord, general manager of the team, said in their announcement, “It is with our deepest regret that we must request to reschedule your event if...
Team Kootenay gets 'positive experience' at B.C. Summer Games
A few breaks one way or another and Team Kootenay may have finished up the standings at the recent 2012 B.C. Summer Games last month in Surrey. The team, coached by Kerry Dyck and James Baxter of Nelson and Michael Stambulic of Cranbrook, finished the boy’s soccer tournament with a 2-3 record and seventh place […]
Hastings, Elmore top 30th Nelson Cyswog'n' Fun
Stephen Hastings of Calgary and Malindi Elmore of Kelowna breezed over the picturesque Heritage City triathlon course to capture the top prizes in the respective men’s and women’s division at the 30th annual Cyswog’n’Fun Sunday at Lakeside Park. Hastings finished under two hours, crossing the finish line at Lakeside Park in a time of one […]
Saints continue to score during the off season with addition of Kameran Crawford to roster
The Selkirk College blueline core is nicely filling out after the coaching staff inked former KIJHL and BCHL grad Kameran Crawford to the roster of the 2012/13 B.C. Intercollegiate Hockey League squad. “We’re thrilled that Kam decided to begin his college hockey career at Selkirk, particularly given the number of programs in Canada and the […]
Calling all BMX riders, the track is open for business
BMX riders now have a place to ride, and train. The West Kootenay BMX club is opening up operations for Monday nights, beginning August 6. The track is open from 6-8 p.m. The program will start as a riding and starting gate practice night with a registration drive and then switch to a race format […]
Nelson teams gain sweep of Inglorious Bashers event
It was a clean sweep for Nelson teams at the Inglorious Bashers Flat Track Roller Derby event Saturday at the Castlegar Community Complex. The Killjoys started the West Kootenay Women’s Flat Track Roller Derby League night off in fine form as the Heritage City squad blasted the Bad News Betties of Trail 270-74. The Lumber […]
Hastings Major All-Stars rock past White Rock to capture 2012 B.C. Little League Baseball Championship
The game was over so fast that anyone late to their seats missed most of the highlights. Hastings Major All-Stars scores early and often, and them some in blasting White Rock 20-0 in the final of the 2012 B.C. Little League Baseball Championships Saturday at Andy Bilesky Park in Trail. Dunbar put up nine runs […]
