Nelson's Scott Bickerton back on skates with eyes on Sochi in 2014
During his brief speed skating career Scott Bickerton has hit his share of ruts in the ice. Which can be par for the course in a sport when you’re an up-and-coming athlete. However, like a youngster falling during the first time on skates the happy-go-lucky Nelsonite is eager to get back on the blades in […]
Rubberhead Bike Festival rolling into the Kootenays
Rossland’s Rubberhead Bike Festival is back for its fourth year with two-wheeled fun for all types of riders, from dirt jumper/slopestyle rippers to enduro racers to cross-country heart pounders. The always-popular Seven Summits Poker Ride goes down Sunday, Sept. 2 on the IMBA Classic Seven Summits Trail, featuring 36 kilometres...
Ex-Leaf named assistant captain with Trail Smoke Eaters
The Nelson Daily has learned that former Nelson Leaf winger Adam Wheeldon has been named one of the assistant captains of the Trail Smoke Eaters for the 2012-13 B.C. Hockey League season. Wheeldon, entering his second campaign in the Silver City, is joined by Tyler Berkholtz as two of the three assistant captains on the […]
Selkirk skipper Jeff Dubois confirms Jordan Wood as new captain
It’s only August but already Selkirk head coach Jeff Dubois has named his captain for the upcoming 2012/13 British Columbia Intercollegiate Hockey League season. “Jordan is a top player in our league and his leadership skills will be heavily relied upon this season,” said Dubois after naming Cloverdale’s Jordan Wood as the man wearing the […]
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 […]
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 […]
Water safety at the pool
Having a local pool in Rossland has become increasingly important for our community, with the recent regional recreation dispute and increasingly warm summer weather. The pool is an important option for the children in the community to recreate in the summer but more importantly, to learn how to swim and to develop good...
