Local Sports

PaceSetter Athletic Run Club members Jamie, Teresa, Krisztina and Trudy took part in the Steveston Icebreaker 8k, held Jan. 20 in Richmond. The Icebreaker is race #1 of the Lifestages Lower Mainland Road Race Series.

The 42nd annual Gibsons Curling Club Men’s Bonspiel took place Jan. 18 to 20 with 24 teams competing, including eight teams from the Sunshine Coast. Curlers from as far away as Ontario participated in the three-day competition.

On Jan. 12, the Chatelech Ski Team made their way to Whistler for their first race after the holidays. The team left with great results. Evelyn Klassen finished with first place in Girls Snowboarding, another repeated win for her.

Sunshine Coast Skating Club

Canucks right-winger Blair ‘B.J.’ MacDonald weaves through Blues players at the Vancouver Canucks Alumni game on Friday, Jan. 11.

Minor Hockey

On Wednesday, Dec. 19 the Gibsons Arena was brimming with students, teachers and staff from School District No. 46 for the annual District Student Leadership Team’s North vs. South Hockey Game Fundraiser.

On Jan. 11 a roster of Vancouver Canucks alumni will be facing off against Sunshine Coast Blues coaches, sponsors and special guests at the Gibsons arena.

ProjectSPIDER Middle Year students from School District No. 46 hit the mark at the Sunshine Coast Rod and Gun Club indoor archery range. “My class really enjoyed our sessions,” said ProjectSPIDER teacher Kaia Nielsen.

Special Olympics Sunshine Coast held their annual Christmas party on Saturday, Dec. 15 at the Royal Canadian Legion in Sechelt. Over 90 people attended and Santa made an appearance bringing wonderful gifts to all the athletes.