Local Sports

Gibsons' Josh Gray helped lead the Osoyoos Coyotes to a bronze medal at the 2011 Cyclone Taylor Cup last weekend in Fernie. The Coyotes shut out the Richmond Sockeyes 3-0, thanks to a two-goal effort from Gray.

People from all over the running spectrum are registering for Run the Rock, Texada Island's first marathon and half-marathon events Aug. 28.

By the time you read this, Gibsons Ryan Dempster will be well into his opening day start for the Cubs in Chicago against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Source for Sports found the right source last Sunday, edging the Gibsons IGA Blazers 3-1 in the championship final of the women's soccer league. Blazers and Source were the two top teams after the weekend round robin tournament at Ted Dixon Fields.

The Langley Nighthawks captured the Sunshine Coast Minor Hockey Association's 2011 Spring Fling Atom tournament title with a 4-1 win over the Surrey Avalanche last Sunday afternoon at the Gibsons and Area Community Centre.

The Novice Canadians from the Sunshine Coast Minor Hockey Association struck gold last weekend in Powell River.

The 34th edition of the April Fool's Run, presented by Coast Cable, promises some fierce competition for the top spots and B.C. Championship honours, especially in the women's division.

The Sunshine Coast Skating Club had seven skaters representing the club at the recent WinterSkate competition in Delta.

The Ridge Meadows Hustlers captured the 2011 Sunshine Coast Minor Hockey Association bantam spring break tournament title in thrilling fashion last Sunday afternoon in Gibsons.

International bragging rights were on the line last weekend as the Gibsons Curling Club played host to the 49th annual International Tankard. And Canada came out on top, winning by a score of 12-6.