Local Sports

More than 50 players came out to enjoy the fifth annual Elphinstone Alumni Basketball Tournament held on Dec. 21 and 22. A total of nine games were played over the two days and for the first time, a new team was crowned champion of the event.

A fastball field skirmish, efforts to win home game equity and appeals for ice time made sports political this year.

The access gates to Dakota Ridge remain shut as warmer temperatures and rain continue to delay the opening of the recreation area. Dakota Ridge had been anticipated to open Friday, Dec. 14, with snow accumulation reaching 30 centimetres by Dec. 11.

Freshly retired figure skating champion Patrick Chan is scheduled to perform at the Gibsons arena on March 2019 as part of the Sunshine Coast Skating Club’s (SCSC) fundraising efforts.

Ike Barber Transfer Scholarship

Sunshine Coast Minor Hockey is hosting the Vancouver Canucks Alumni team to celebrate their 35th anniversary this season. The game is happening Friday, Jan. 11 at the Gibsons Arena.

Skater of the month for November is Isabella Watts. Isabella is seven years old and attends Grade 2 at Kinnikinnick Elementary. Isabella says she loves everything about skating! She also says she loves seeing her friends, and Ms. Lesleigh and Mr.

Anyone headed into the North Shore backcountry this weekend needs to be prepared for a heightened risk of avalanches. Avalanche Canada issued a warning Friday that applies to much of the province.

Thursday, Dec. 6 at Gibsons Elementary saw the Gibsons Special O Basketball team play a great game of hoops with members of the Gibsons and District Volunteer Fire Department. There were great passes, baskets and plays made on both sides.

Sunshine Coast Minor Hockey Association