Hunt bound for another Saskatchewan winter, earns spot with Pats
It appears Nelson’s Dryden Hunt is going to spend another winter in Saskatchewan.The soon-to-be 16-year-old earned a roster spot with the Regina Pats of the Western Hockey League.Hunt, the son of Karla and Jeff Hunt Nelson, had expected to attend the weekend session before whisking his way back to B.C. in time to attend...
Training camp 2011 opens Wednesday for Leafs at NDCC Arena
Let the tryouts begin.More than 30 players were at the NDCC Arena Wednesday as the Nelson Leafs held training camp for the 2011-12 Kootenay International Junior Hockey League campaign.Prospects were put through off-ice fitness testing that included a grueling beep test and exercises, before taking to the ice under the watchful...
City Soccer Leagues return to the pitch after summer hiatus
Now that summer is, well, almost over, Nelson City Soccer is gearing up for fall season on the pitch.Up first is the Jackson’s Hole Men’s Masters League, which kicks off the fall campaign Thursday at the Lakeside Pitch.There are three games on tap.First half champion Jackson’s Hole takes to the pitch against Ted Allen’s while...
Kootenay Volleyball Camp Summer 2011 bumps up the local talent
More than 40 elementary and high school players have taken to the newly varnished Mount Sentinel gymnasium for the annual Kootenay Volleyball Camp Summer 2011.The camp, skippered by Mount Sentinel Wildcats head coach, Joe Moreira, offers the latest in technical skill development, is fun and competitive and preps the players...
Insane, crazy and a lot of smiles highlight the 16th annual Nelson Fat Tire Festival
By Bruce FuhrThe Nelson Daily SportsInsane jumps and crazy runs at Morning Mountain, tons of smiles at Rosemont Bike Park and even an appearance by Superman highlighted the 16th annual Fat Tire Festival this past weekend in Nelson.“The weekend was spectacular,” said Fat Tire Fest organizer Jessica DeMars when asked about the...
Balfour, Granite host tournament week
It’s tournament week at the Granite Pointe at Nelson and Balfour Golf Courses.Balfour tees off on the week by hosting the annual Senior Men’s Open Wednesday at the Les Furber designed course.The 18-hole tournament attracts players from throughout the Kootenays.The scene remains in Balfour for Ladies Open Thursday.Once again...
Fat Tire Festival celebrates fun things on a bike
The 2011 Fat Tire Festival kicked off Friday and never stopped during the weekend as riders young and old tested their skills at a variety of events.There were cross country races and dirt jams at the Rosemont Bike Park, a parade and criterium races Saturday evening on Baker Street and, of course, the big wind up Sunday at ...
Get ready for some (KIJHL) hockey as Leafs open training camp Wednesday
By Bruce FuhrThe Nelson Daily SportsIn spite of the beautiful weather happening in the Kootenays, the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League season is just around the corner.The Nelson Leafs commence its run to the 2012 KIJHL title with training camp beginning Wednesday at the NDCC Arena.“It’s going to be a wide open...
No medals, but Neptunes back home with plenty to brag about
More over big city teams, the Neptunes are in town.The Heritage City squad did not disappoint the coaching staff as the swimmers pushed the big dogs of the province at the recent 2011 B.C. Swim Association Championships held last week in Richmond.“As a region we got 20 medals all together which is awesome,” Neptune pool boss...
Mallards Team of the Week — The West Kootenay 55-plus Slopitch
Silver’s so bright, we had better get out the shades. The Zone 6 West Kootenay Boundary 55-plus Slopitch team came ever so close to tasting gold, but instead settled for silver at the 2011 West Kootenay B.C. Senior Games. The West Kootenay 55-plus lost to Deloitte’s Old Sticks from North Central in the final. Staff and...
