Fight Night Fundraiser in Nelson shows Boxing is Back
It’s been a long, long . . . long time since local fighters have been able to perform in front of home supporters. Saturday, in front of a sold out crowd at the Nelson Rod and Gun Club the Nelson Boxing Club was able to stage its first fight card in more than 30 years with the Get to the Golden Gloves Fight Night Fundraiser...
Nelson Minor Hockey cashes in on Esso Medals Score Big Contest
Nelson Minor Hockey scored big Thursday winning one of the Esso Medals and Certificates of Achievement 2015/2016 in the Esso Medals Score Big Contest. Nelson was one of six associations chosen from over 15,000 entries and will be presented with $5,000 as well an additional $1,000 donation will be presented to the Peewee Leafs....
Mallard's Team of the Week — Emergency Services Camp Team
Almost 30 students between Grades 10-12 from throughout the West Kootenay successfully completed the 2016 Nelson Emergency Services Camp. The camp is coordinated by the Nelson Police Department in conjunction with the Nelson RCMP, Nelson Fire Rescue, Nelson Search and Rescue, and BC Ambulance and is based on previous successful...
Nelson Minor Hockey opens up registration for 2016-17 campaign
Now that the hockey season is winding down, it's time for parents and players to prepare for next season as Nelson Minor Hockey has opened up the registration lines for applications for the 2016-17 campaign. Players wanting to play Rep Hockey should note the deadline for registration is May 31, 2016. This allows executive...
Creston Just 'Tri' It! Triathlon goes June 4
The fifth annual Creston Just “Tri” It! Triathlon is just around the corner. The swim, bike and run events starts at 8 a.m. at the Creston and District Community Complex Saturday, June 4. The 500 metre swim, in the Creston and District Community Complex pool, will be followed by a 13 kilometre bike ride to the viewpoint on ...
Abrosimoff scores hat trick to pace U18 Selects past Oso Negro
Aaron Abrosimoff scored three times to spark the Nelson U18 Selects to a 5-3 victory over Oso Negro on opening night of the Men's Open Soccer League at the Lakeside Pitch. "I believe we made the statement we were looking to make," said Selects coach Chris Parenteau. "However, that was just one good game. Next week we play...
Minor Baseball Season in full swing
The minor baseball season is in full swing throughout the West Kootenay, and in the Heritage City, the Nelson Jays are out to defend West Kootenay Babe Ruth Baseball Championship won in 2015. The Jays met Castlegar this past week at Queen Elizabeth Park. Both teams battle the opposition, and the weather, during this mid-week...
Mallard's Team of the Week — Glacier Gymnastics Club Team
The 2016 Kootenay Zone Gymnastics & Trampoline Championships were held recenlty at the Glacier Gym Club. And the local club did not disappoint as the Glacier athletes reached new levels against teams from Trail, Castlegar, Creston, Cranbrook, Kimberley, Penticton and Golden. Mallard's Source for sports would like to add...
Nelson's Dryden Hunt caps amazing Junior career with WHL Player of the Year award
And the awards just keep on coming for Nelson Minor Hockey grad and Moose Jaw Warriors sniper Dryden Hunt. Hunt, who beat out Western Conference and Victoria Royals defenceman Joe Hicketts, was crowned with the WHL’s highest honour Wednesday in Calgary when he was handed the Four Broncos Memorial Trophy as the league's...
Solid weekend for Glacier Club at Zone Gymnastics & Trampoline Championships
There was action, and more action during the 2016 Kootenay Zone Gymnastics & Trampoline Championships this past weekend at the Glacier Gym Club. Two hundred and seventy gymnasts from Nelson, Trail, Castlegar, Creston, Cranbrook, Kimberley, Penticton and Golden competed for all around and event titles in the Girls Competitive...
