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Timely hitting, excellent defence and rock solid pitching propelled the Gibsons Midget Crusherz to the C-level provincial softball championship last weekend in North Vancouver.

Barring a major crash or a huge swing in momentum, Sechelt's Kris Sneddon and his Kona Factory teammate Barry Wicks are poised to capture their second straight BC Bike Race title.

Michelle MacDonald was in fine form May 21 in Kelowna, where she captured two titles at the Western Canadian Body Building Championships, and she's hoping that good form continues next weekend at the provincials in New Westminster.

Summer sports camps for basketball and volleyball players are fast approaching. Basketball camps will be held July 18 to 22 for grades 1 to 4 at Halfmoon Bay Elementary School from 10 a.m.

On Saturday, July 2, 21 boats showed up for the start of the 22nd annual Malaspina Regatta, hosted by the Garden Bay Sailing Club. The 10 nautical mile race began between Martin and Pearson islands at the entrance to Pender Harbour.

Dempster dominant in Cubs win One word describes Ryan Dempster's start June 29 against the San Francisco Giants - dominant.

Another year of ball wrapped up in grand fashion as Sechelt Minor Softball held its year-end tournament on the Father's Day weekend.

Looking to build on his recent win at the Test of Metal in Squamish, Sechelt's Kris Sneddon and his race partner Barry Wicks are back to defend their title in the fifth installment of the BC Bike Race.

Sunshine Coast mountain biker Forrest Riesco captured third place in junior expert and a spot on the podium at the Bromont Canada Cup race June 25 in Quebec.

The Central Baseball League's (CBL) year-end tournament held the past two weekends was a huge success, bringing to a close another season of baseball on the Coast. Tadpole The goal for the tadpole division this year was one of parity.