Sports

Hammerfest is considered one of the most challenging downhill courses in B.C. It has loads of history and has attracted some big names over the years.

Kevin and Jennifer Lawrenuk — and their dad Duane — are looking forward to another racing season

The smiles said it all last week as the youngsters from Sunset Lanes got together to show off the medals they garnered in their year-end five pin bowling playoffs.

Oceanside’s Rebels’ U12 girls soccer team capped off a great campaign down-Island recently by defending their tournament title at the annual Gordon Head Jamboree in a battle of attrition that came down to a tie-breaker.

Future looks bright for young squad

The world of figure skating took centre stage in a big way at Oceanside Place over the weekend as over 500 skaters aged 4-18 from some 40 Island and coastal clubs turned out for the first of six Pond to Podium figure skating competitions slated for B.C.

From the desk of Peter Classon comes a reminder that Parksville Golden Oldies Sports Association’s Slo-Pitch House League kicks off its regular season on Mon., May 2.

A reminder that Parksville’s Junior Royals open their 48-game BC Premier Baseball League (juniors) regular season up at Springwood Park on Saturday against the Victoria Eagles.

Errington skier recovers in third BC Freestyle Ski Series race to claim silver and bronze medals on the steepest course.

This high-octane, high school dodgeball tourney will be played out May 4 from 6:30 to 9 p.m.