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Ridge Meadows Burrards will be hosting a female lacrosse tournament called Reign Storm from June 8 to 11. (Ridge Meadows Burrards/Special to The News)

700 female lacrosse players travel to Lower Mainland for province-wide tournament

Reign Storm tournament takes place in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows from June 8 to 11

 

Duncan Blue Jays took the title of the Hopwo Under 11 baseball tournament in Chemainus. (Photo by Benoit Marien)

Duncan Blue Jays champs of Hopwo baseball tournament

Great job by Chemainus host committee on a busy weekend

 

Wyatt Brook accepts the low gross trophy from head pro Jan Best, right, and assistant pro Eric Butson. (Photo by Jody Griffiths)

Five-shot victory for Fairwinds golfer on immaculate Mount Brenton course

Switch to June from September for men’s amateur tournament a smooth move

 

The Thunder takes a break at halftime during the recent Cowichan Buckskin tournament. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Thunder’s bid for another soccer title falls just short

Untimely injury to Shane Brown derails team’s efforts in Seabird Island final

The Thunder takes a break at halftime during the recent Cowichan Buckskin tournament. (Photo by Don Bodger)
From left: Wyatt Robertson, Daemon Lewis, Lincoln Robertson, Abby Robertson, Kira Lewis. Absent from picture: Tyler Belanger. (Photo submitted)

Combative nature of Chemainus Jiu-Jitsu athletes shows in competition

Comox competition highlights hard work and dedication

From left: Wyatt Robertson, Daemon Lewis, Lincoln Robertson, Abby Robertson, Kira Lewis. Absent from picture: Tyler Belanger. (Photo submitted)
Chemainus & District Baseball Association is hosting two baseball tournaments this weekend. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Double play being turned with two weekend tournaments

Chemainus Ball Park hosts youth events at opposite ends of the age spectrum

Chemainus & District Baseball Association is hosting two baseball tournaments this weekend. (Photo by Don Bodger)
Ladner Dodgers celebrate their victory in the Chris Fenton Memorial Tournament. (Photo by Benoit Marien)

Ladner’s Dodgers take Fenton Memorial baseball title from namesakes

Great tournament action on display at the Chemainus Ball Park on the long weekend

Ladner Dodgers celebrate their victory in the Chris Fenton Memorial Tournament. (Photo by Benoit Marien)
Vultures’ pitcher Kevin Dagg fires the ball. (Photo by Don Bodger)
Vultures’ pitcher Kevin Dagg fires the ball. (Photo by Don Bodger)
Shane Brown goes up for a header against Kingcome in Cowichan Buckskin soccer tournament action. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Thunder bounces back from early defeat for third place

Kingcome drops Penelakut’s powerhouse soccer team to consolation play

Shane Brown goes up for a header against Kingcome in Cowichan Buckskin soccer tournament action. (Photo by Don Bodger)
Winners in their category, from left, include: Acacia Payne, Abigail Robertson, Shayla Webb, Mackenzie Williams. (Photo submitted)

Full range of talent on display in Jiu-Jitsu tournament

Competitors range from the very young to adults

Winners in their category, from left, include: Acacia Payne, Abigail Robertson, Shayla Webb, Mackenzie Williams. (Photo submitted)
Thunder huddles up during more intense soccer action at Saanich. (Photo by Kelsey Thorne)

Fickle finger of fate thwarts fourth Thunder soccer title quest

Streak almost extended despite absence of regular goalkeeper and injured players

Thunder huddles up during more intense soccer action at Saanich. (Photo by Kelsey Thorne)
The Stuart Channel Blue Heron started the ball rolling for the new baseball league last season. (Photo submitted)

Opening game April 29 for adult baseball league

Two teams will operate this season, with hopes of expanding to four in 2024

The Stuart Channel Blue Heron started the ball rolling for the new baseball league last season. (Photo submitted)
The North Cowichan/Duncan Sports Walk of Fame includes a significant number of athletes, builders and coaches from Chemainus, Crofton and Saltair. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Chemainus area contribution significant to Sports Wall of Fame

Inductees’ names now included on paver stones to complement digital display

The North Cowichan/Duncan Sports Walk of Fame includes a significant number of athletes, builders and coaches from Chemainus, Crofton and Saltair. (Photo by Don Bodger)
Coldstream’s Dean Francks (left, with daughter Kristen after the pair won the B.C. Senior Girls AA Volleyball Championship in Merritt in December 2022) has been named a B.C. School Sports Citation of Excellence Award Winner for 2022-23. (Contributed)

Okanagan coach collects provincial honour

Dean Francks led Kal Lakers Sr. girls volleyball team to B.C. title and basketball team to provincials

Coldstream’s Dean Francks (left, with daughter Kristen after the pair won the B.C. Senior Girls AA Volleyball Championship in Merritt in December 2022) has been named a B.C. School Sports Citation of Excellence Award Winner for 2022-23. (Contributed)
Penelakut Island Thunder whoop it up after winning the Totem Tournament in Victoria. (Photo by Mable Mitchell)

Thunder rumbles to another soccer championship

First Victoria Totem Tournament title in 23 years for Penelakut Island team

Penelakut Island Thunder whoop it up after winning the Totem Tournament in Victoria. (Photo by Mable Mitchell)
Brennan Smith won the Westcoast Sooke 10K on Sunday crossing the finish line at 32:17 minutes. Jennifer Erickson was the top woman with a time of 37:23. (Contributed photo)

Speedfarm Running Club dominates Westcoast Sooke 10K

Oak Bay runners take first in men and women divisions

Brennan Smith won the Westcoast Sooke 10K on Sunday crossing the finish line at 32:17 minutes. Jennifer Erickson was the top woman with a time of 37:23. (Contributed photo)
Campbell River native Olivia Knowles, pictured here, signed with the Minnesota Whitecaps last spring. Her team advanced to the Isobel Cup finals this weekend. Photo courtesy Kayla Franz/Minnesota Whitecaps

Pro hockey defender Olivia Knowles remembers humble Vancouver Island beginnings

Campbell Riverite turned Minnesota Whitecap all-time games played leader at University of Minnesota

Campbell River native Olivia Knowles, pictured here, signed with the Minnesota Whitecaps last spring. Her team advanced to the Isobel Cup finals this weekend. Photo courtesy Kayla Franz/Minnesota Whitecaps
These little guys put out some big-time performances during a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournament in Chemainus. Errol Coulter-Johannson topped this group, with Lincoln Robertson in second place and Jack Dolby taking third. (Photo by @jheadrickmedia and Tanis Ross Photography/Campbell River)

Youthful spirit reigns in Jiu-Jitsu tournament

Chemainus event draws large number of participants, spectators

These little guys put out some big-time performances during a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournament in Chemainus. Errol Coulter-Johannson topped this group, with Lincoln Robertson in second place and Jack Dolby taking third. (Photo by @jheadrickmedia and Tanis Ross Photography/Campbell River)
Ladysmith-Chemainus Swim Club member Colton Gonzales made the podium three times at winter provincials. (Photo submitted)

Ladysmith-Chemainus swimmer splashes to the podium at provincials

Gonzales a backstroke specialist

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Ladysmith-Chemainus Swim Club member Colton Gonzales made the podium three times at winter provincials. (Photo submitted)
Big lunchtime crowd goes wild for the junior boys basketball game between Chemainus Cougars and Gulf Islands. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Cougars double their pleasure with two victories in junior basketball finale

Team overcomes slow start in the first game to defeat Gulf Islands, St. John’s

Big lunchtime crowd goes wild for the junior boys basketball game between Chemainus Cougars and Gulf Islands. (Photo by Don Bodger)