Local Sports

The Sunshine Coast was well represented last weekend in Burnaby at the BC Senior Games, with Coast athletes excelling in the pool, on the track and in the water. Gibsons Barry Barone won three gold medals in track and field.

Gibsons Ryan Dempster appears to have found his form with the Texas Rangers. Dempster improved his record to 3-1 (8-6 overall) since the July 31 trade from the Chicago Cubs with a 9-3 win over the Minnesota Twins last Saturday afternoon.

Hawaii teams Team Primo and the Waikiki Beach Boys Canoe Club showed why they are some of the top paddlers in the world winning the men's and women's long course iron races at last weekend's 12 International Howe Sound Outrigger Race in Gibsons.

The 37th annual Sunshine Coast Open Tennis Tournament was a smashing success last weekend in Gibsons. Perfect weather and playing conditions were the backdrop for some first-class tennis and a fantastic event.

The 37th annual Sunshine Coast Open Tennis Tournament was a smashing success last weekend in Gibsons. Perfect weather and playing conditions were the backdrop for some first-class tennis and a fantastic event.

It was the biggest water polo event ever on the Sunshine Coast and promises to be even bigger next year.

A sizzling final round on Sunday that featured an eagle on 14, paved the way for Jesse Ostrosky to capture the 2012 Sechelt Amateur Golf Championship at the Sechelt Golf Club.

Gibsons Ryan Dempster was in top form Monday night leading the Texas Rangers to a 5-1 win over the Baltimore Orioles.

Skate Canada research has shown that talent is not just a natural gift, but rather a product of some natural ability plus opportunity. Opportunity in this case refers to quality coaching and skating experiences,and quality training.

Last weekend the Sunshine Coast Men's Fastball League capped off a terrific season with the playoff tournament at Brothers Park in Gibsons.