Parker shatters record en route to gold at Grand Forks meet
Neptune’s Devyn Parker glided to a new record en route to capturing the gold medal at the Grand Forks Piranhas Swim Meet Saturday in the Boundary City.Parker earned the mark in the 100-meter backstroke event at the second meet of the Kootenay Summer Swim Association season. The victory powered the division five swimmer to the...
Mallard's Team of the Week — Nelson Selects U11 Boys
The Nelson U11 Selects did more than impress a few coaches during a trip south of the 49th parallel. The squad dominated the opposition in capturing the gold medal at the Youth Soccer Tournament in Kalispell, Mont. Staff and Management at Mallard’s Source for Sports realize this may be the first of many more Team of the Weeks...
3D Archery competition attracts 50 shooters to Barrett Creek
The Barrett Creek Rod and Gun Club was the seen of the annual 3D Archery Shoot.The two-day event, sponsored by the Nelson and district Rod and Gun Club Archery department, attracted 50 shooters from throughout the Kootenay region.The shooters were tested with 20 targets on two different courses.The winners include:Men’s...
Stinson powers Selects to berth at B.C. Soccer Provincial B Cup
By The Nelson Daily SportsThe Nelson Selects started slow, but finished with a bang in their Kootenay U17 Girl’s Playdown mini-series with Kootenay South during the weekend.The Selects won both games en route to earning the zone berth in the upcoming B.C. Soccer Provincial B Cup Tournament July 7-10 in Penticton."The whole ...
Selects too hot to handle en route to Kootenay Zone Provincial berth
By The Nelson Daily SportsWhat a “perfect” weekend for soccer . . . that’s if you’re a member of the Nelson U14 Selects.The Heritage City squad outscored the opposition 12-0 en route to capturing the Kootenay U14 Boy’s Zone Title Sunday afternoon at the Lakeside Pitch.The Selects edged Columbia Valley Titans 2-0 and Kootenay...
Voisard, Cooke sparkle for Selects in Kootenay Zone title run
The Nelson Selects are off to the 2011 B.C. Soccer Provincial B Cup in Powell River.The Selects scored a pair of shutout victories over Kootenay South and Cranbrook at the Kootenay U13 Girl’s Soccer Playdowns Saturday in Castlegar.“The coaches are extremely pleased with the effort and skill shown by the Nelson squad this...
Melanson makes it three in a row at Sunflower Open
By Bruce FuhrThe Nelson Daily SportsIf this keeps up Jordan Melanson may have a difficult time getting a tee time at a local tournament.The Granite Pointe golfer found the winner’s circle for the third consecutive time, capturing the recent 2011 Sunflower Open at the Castlegar Golf Club.Melanson shot a 2-under-par 142 to win...
Revelstoke knocks off Kootenay teams as summer swim season opens
By Bruce FuhrThe Nelson Daily SportsRevelstoke flexed its Okanagan muscles to capture the opening meet of the Kootenay Summer Swim Association season Sunday in Nelson.The squad from abroad garnered 605.5 points to claim the overall title as the Kootenay season kicked off at the Nelson and District Community Complex Pool.“We...
Lakeside Pitch plays host to Kootenay Zone Roundball Playdowns
By The Nelson DailyIt’s playoff time for Nelson rep soccer teams as Kootenay squad battle it out for bragging rights, and a berth in the B.C. Soccer Provincial B Cup.
Saturday at the Lakeside Pitch it all begins for a handful of Heritage City teams.The U17 girl’s squad opens play against rival Kootenay South at 10:30 a.m. ...
Mallard's Team of the Week — LVR Junior Bombers Rugby Team
The L.V. Rogers Junior Bombers Rugby team, like their older Senior Bomber cousins, schooled the Kootenay competition during the season on the pitch. Staff and management at Mallard’s Source for Sports would like to salute the squad with Team of the Week honours. The team includes, back row, L-R, Silas Creighton, Jacob Gregorich...
