Indoor champions crown at Soccer Quest
By The Nelson Daily SportsDespite what Mother Nature is sending us from the skies above winter is over — meaning outside roundball soccer right around the corner.Another sign is the end of the indoor leagues at the Soccer Quest facility in Nelson.Sunday saw the conclusion of Finley’s Co-Ed and Open Leagues.In the Finley’s...
Wins are nice, but Granite Pointe's Taylor still eager to improve
By Bruce FuhrThe Nelson Daily SportsIt doesn’t happen ever day. Fact is, it’s never happened in Lauren Taylor’s career, let alone twice in a span of a week.Oh, the West Kootenay Junior golfer has won before, but never something this big.Which is why the Granite Pointe at Nelson product is resting comfortably on Cloud Nine as...
Giants sweep Rebels to capture Alberta/B.C. Midget Title
The Vancouver North West Giants defeated the Red Deer Rebels 3-1 in game two of the Pacific Midget Regional Championship Saturday to advance to the National Midget Championship, Telus Cup.The Giants blasted the Rebels 7-2 in game one of the best-of-three series on Friday.The B.C. Major Midget AAA Hockey League champs won the...
DeGroot finishes in the medals at Canadian Championships
By Bruce Fuhr The Nelson Daily Sports The sporting public has heard a lot of Rossland’s George Grey and his success on the cross-country scene. Now that Grey has retired, the fans may start to hear a little more about Nelson’s Shawn DeGroot. DeGroot, 16, won the silver medal in the Junior Boy’s 1994 at the 2011 Haywood Canadian...
Mallard's Team of the Week — Nelson Nordic Skiers
It’s time to give a shout-out to the Nelson Nordic Ski Club — the club that hosts the cross-country ski trails at Apex. While most of the region was digging out from Mother Nature’s winter season, the ski club was busy gliding on top of the white stuff en route to capturing the Kootenay Cup Trophy. Nelson edged out Kimberley...
Thunder Girls make a statement at Whitecaps Showcase Tournament
By Bruce FuhrThe Nelson Daily SportsThe Kootenay Thunder Regional squad once again held its own against some high level competition at the annual Vancouver Whitecaps Showcase Girl’s Soccer Tournament this past weekend in Surrey.The Thunder, competing in the U16 Division, finished the tournament with a 1-3 mark.“For the Kootenay...
Blueliners trek to Vernon for weekend tilt
By The Nelson Daily SportsIt’s been one of those seasons for the Nelson Blueliners Women’s Hockey Club.Too much drive for not enough tournaments.However, the Heritage City squad will get back on the ice Friday in the Central Okanagan at the annual Vernon Women’s Hockey Tournament.The event serves as a precursor to the 16th ...
Four teams left in hunt for Cyclone Taylor Cup
By The Nelson Daily SportsFour teams — three league champs and the host Ghostriders — begin the final chapter in quest for the Cyclone Taylor Cup Thursday in Fernie.The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League champion, Osoyoos Coyotes, Pacific Junior Hockey League winner Richmond Sockeyes, Vancouver Island Junior champs...
Coaches, referees in need for Nelson Youth Soccer
Nelson Youth Soccer is looking for a few more U14 boy Soccer Coaches for the 2011 season.The youth soccer season begins May and runs into June before breaking for the summer holidays. The season ends in September.No previous experience required, only passion, great attitude and will to learn more about this beautiful...
Saunders wins four medals at Canadian Masters
A year ago Nelson’s Barb Saunders four medals at the 2010 World Masters Indoor Athletic Championships held earlier the month in Kamloops.Back to the same stomping grounds in Spoolmak Country, the avid track specialist won four more medals — most being of the golden variety — at the 2011 Canadian National Masters Indoor Track...
