NiagaraThisWeek Sports

Firefighter will swim Lake Ontario in support of Sick Kids

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

For weeks, Shaun Chisholm has immersed himself in water preparing for one of the biggest challenges of his life.

Farm is a dream come true

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

It was at a petting zoo in Holland of all places that Margot Page finally found the conviction to follow her dream.

Port teen trying to establish soccer team

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

Samara Lepre gets a kick out of soccer. So much so that the 14-year-old Port Colborne High School student wants to start her own team.

Karate kid gets funds from WL

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

Local karate kid Caitlyn Duck received a $100 boost from the Township of West Lincoln July 15.

Heather Baiano and Northline Rainmaker do it again

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

Heather Baiano is no stranger to pressure.

NOTL lawn bowlers off to provincials

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

All it took for Kathy Smith to get hooked on lawn bowling was to buy a place in Florida.

Lawn bowlers roll to provincial title

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

Marg Lepere and Chone Chatterton have each experienced lawn bowling success in the past.

They came by land and water

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

Triathletes took the land and water in stride Sunday competing in the Niagara Triathlon at Nelles Beach Park in Grimsby.

Shop owner set to Run for the Bus

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

When Doug Flis and his wife Jennifer Johnston, owners of Runner's Den in Grimsby, saw first hand the challenges youth in St. Lucia had getting to school, they knew they wanted to do something to help.

Peach Kings to wear new piece of armour in fall

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

Grimsby Peach Kings players will need to add a neckguard to their summer shopping list, after the Ontario Hockey Association put a ruling in place at the league's annual general meeting last month.

Brock hoop women add four to their ranks

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

Brock University women's basketball head coach Chris Critelli announced last week the addition of four recruits for next season, including two from local high schools.

A weekend of mixed results for Niagara Spears

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

There was good news and some not so good news as the Niagara Spears wrapped up the Ontario Varsity Football League regular season at West Park High School Saturday.

NOTL native signs on with Lightning

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

Niagara-on-the-Lake native Zenon Konopka has signed a two-year contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning.

GTYSC: Positive start to Ontario 200

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

More than 43 boys' soccer teams from across the province took to soccer fields across Grimsby last weekend, as the Grimsby Town Youth Soccer Club held the opening weekend of the Ontario 200.

Lookout's Sarah Steele wins third stop on Niagara District junior golf tour

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

Sarah Steele arrived at the Port Colborne Golf and Country Club for the third stop on the Niagara District Junior Golf tour July 11 determined to be better than she had been at the first two tournaments.

Lawn bowling can be enjoyed by anyone

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

Between them, Gwen Sandham and Marg Alton have a century's worth of lawn bowling experience -- most of it with the Port Dalhousie lawn bowling club.

Life's a real drag for the Spierings

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

The Spiering family lives life in the fast line -- literally.

Under-17 Titans cap successful stretch with Ontario Cup win

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

It's been quite a couple of weeks for the Niagara Falls boy's under-17 Titans.

No stopping Wayne Kennedy

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

Wayne Kennedy almost left Toronto Motorsports Park without racing. Instead, the St. Catharines man went home $10,000 richer.

Harlem Rocker wins Prince of Wales

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

Fans filling the stands at the Fort Erie Race Track Sunday afternoon in hopes of seeing Not Bourbon win the second leg of Canada's Triple Crown and set the stage for a historic Breeders' Stakes next month went home disappointed.

Niagara Falls Canucks have new owners

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

The Niagara Falls Canucks have new owners.

Junior women's provincial fastball championships begin here tonight

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

Fastball fans are in for a treat this weekend when the St. Catharines Ladies Softball League plays host to the junior women's Tier 1 Provincial Championships.

Athletes set to converge on Grimsby for Niagara Triathlon

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

Athletes from across the province will be taming the "Beast of the East" this weekend.

Boxing event will be night of nostalgia for Friesen

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

Jerry Friesen lives in a world of running.

Songwriters hope to crack HNIC lineup

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

Dave Boese and Nathan Chamberland are among the hundreds of Canadians clamoring to be the next Dolores Claman.

Minor rugby program is gaining a foothold in NOTL

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

Caleb Smith figured Niagara-on-the-Lake was the perfect spot for a minor rugby program.

Local players solid for Team Ontario football squad

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

While their team may have taken it on the chin, three players representing Niagara on Team Ontario at the Football Canada Cup under-19 championships turned in a solid effort in the first game of the tournament being played in Sherbooke, Que.

CC United fall to Dunnville

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

Port Colborne CC United dominated ball possession, but couldn't find the back of the net in a 3-0 loss to Dunnville United in Peninsula Soccer League Premier Division play at the T.A. Lannan sports complex July 4.

Don Clare defends seniors title at Port Colborne Country Club

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

Don Clare put together rounds of 80 and 72 to successfully defend his men's senior club championship at the Port Colborne Golf and Country Club last weekend.

Dream Team raises more than $5,200 for Project X-Ray

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

The 2008 Dream Team ran their hearts out on way to raising $5,256.50 for Project X-ray at the Grimsby Peachbud Race, June 24.

Ontario 200 kicks off this weekend

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

A major soccer tournament is about to kick off in Grimsby this weekend.

Under the Four Bridges swim returns

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

It'll be a splash from the past Aug. 2 when the Under the Four Bridges swim returns to the Rose City after several years in dry dock.

Dooley joins Badgers hockey roster

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

The Brock University men's hockey team has added former Woodstock Slammers captain Dan Dooley for the 2008-09 season.

Metros win Lizards tourney

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

The St. Catharines Metros played inspired baseball over their final three games -- after a miserable first two games -- to win the Lakeside Lizards Invitational baseball tournament in London last weekend.

Niagara's hopes ride on Sebastian's Song

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

Sebastian's Song will break from the eight hole Sunday afternoon at the Fort Erie Race Track with the hopes of Niagara resting on his slender shoulders.

Boxers strike gold at Quebec Cup

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

The Niagara Falls Boxing Club sent six members to the Quebec Cup tournament in Longueuil and came home with almost as many medals, including two gold.

Garden City native loving life in Great White North

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

It was 1979 when Patricia McKenna arrived in Whitehorse to teach high school.

Chippawa Creek fishing derby nets fun

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

For three campers at Chippawa Creek Conservation Area, the focus of the fishing derby was to catch the tagged bass worth $500.

Mann wins OFSAA's Canada basketball scholarship

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

Westlane Secondary School student Jordan Mann is one of two winners of 2008 Canada Basketball Scholarships, the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations announced last week.

Loss puts junior Spears in must-win position

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

Time is running out for the Niagara Spears junior varsity football team.

Chuvalo to guest at charity boxing card

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

It will be a night of nostalgia July 18 as the St. Catharines amateur boxing club brings back several of the city's best-remembered fighters along with Canadian legend George Chuvalo to highlight a card at the Merritton Community Centre in support of Wise Guys charities.

'Special' group of athletes set to compete for first time

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

School may be out, but the track at Grimsby Secondary School is buzzing with action each Saturday morning.

Controversial ending to Welland triathlon

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

Jason Vurma takes pride in organizing well-run events. Races that are enjoyable and challenging at the same time for the athletes who take part in the duathlons and triathlons sponsored by MultiSport Canada, such as the HSBC Triathlon Series that stopped in Welland Sunday.

Mike Healey running in a different direction

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

Mike Healey's athletic career has taken a different direction.

IceDogs pick up goalie in import draft

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

The Niagara IceDogs picked up a goaltender in the Canadian Hockey League Import draft last week.

Triathlon returns to Grimsby July 20

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

The Subaru Triathlon Series comes to Grimsby Sunday, July 20.

Wrestling returns to Ridgeway Saturday

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

While most members of Ridgeway Crystal Beach High School's 2007 graduating class will contintue their education at either college or university, Aaron Thompson has chosen to study at the school of hard knocks.

Forbes wins first stop on Titelist tour

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

Home course knowledge came in handy Monday as Mark Forbes fired a three under par round of 69 to win in the first stop on the Titelist Niagara District junior golf tour at the Niagara-on-the-Lake Golf Club. Forbes had nines of 35 and 34 to edge Adam Briggs, Evan Olsthoorn and Ricky Watson by a stroke.

Rotary world golf championships are a big hit

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

They came, they saw, they golfed and they left happy.

Muay thai battle for a cure success

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

An anxious crowd filled Lakeport Secondary's gymnasium and all eyes were on the ring.