The Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) along with Trail Bay Source for Sports in Sechelt is offering youth of all ages a chance to try a new sport at a Pro-D Day fun day at the Gibsons and Area Community Centre on April 10.
Floorball is a fast-paced game of floor hockey that originated in Finland and has been played throughout Europe for many years. It is now gaining in popularity in North America. The stick handling skills that it develops are fantastic and can be seen demonstrated by many of the younger players in the NHL. For more info and to see some "sick videos" of how the game is played, check outwww.floorballpro.com/shop/pages.php?pageid=17 or see www.floorballpro.com.
This winter the SCRD has introduced the game to a few minor hockey teams and the kids have had an absolute blast playing it. Hockey Canada is now endorsing it as a great off-season training tool and has incorporated it into its academy programs.
On April 10, there will be a team coming to the Coast from Floorball BC for a demo.
Sessions run from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for ages 5 to 10 and 1:30 to 3 p.m. for ages 11 to 14.
And that's not all. Lacrosse and ball hockey will also be offered by the SCRD on April 10.
Lacrosse will be offered from 9 to 11 a.m. and ball hockey from 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. Lacrosse and floorball are free, but regular admission rates apply for ball hockey, ages five to 12. Register on-line at www.scrd.ca or call 604-885-6801.
Senior curlers wrap up season
On Tuesday, March 27, 65 members and past members of the Gibsons Curling Club came out to watch the championship finals for the A, B and C divisions of the seniors mixed league.
The A division game was decided with the last rock for a thrilling ending to a great season of curling.
The games were followed by a reception and lunch, provided by the Waterfront Restaurant, in the lounge with trophies being presented to the following wining teams: A division - Bruce Relkie, skip; Fred Rupert and Chris Heikoop, third; Bob Johnston, second; Adrienne Relkie and Brenda Todosychuk, lead; B division - Dave Sandness, skip; Barry Rewcastle, third; Don Cadenhead, second; Geri Cadenhead, lead; C division - Art Jones, skip; Paul Charron, third; Brian Hache, second; John McKinnon, lead; D division - Ross Harry, skip; Pete Metcalfe, third; Cindy McKinnon, second; Brian Lucas and Cathy Tait, lead.
