Visitors from across the border earned top honours when the Sarnia Lawn Bowling Club hosted the annual Scotiabank trebles tournament on June 3. Eight teams of three took part in the daylong event, and when all the bowls were thrown the winners were Ted Langdon, Milt Tomkinson and Ed Waterous of Flint, Michigan. The team… Read more »
Sports
Swimmers strike gold
Three members of the Sarnia Rapids swim team were winners at the first long-course meet of the season, the Pentathlon in London. Samuel Boily-Dufour, 15, brought home gold in the 100 metre fly, 100m back and 100m free. Bethany Robinson, 16, swam all personal best times to finish first in the 100m free and 200IM…. Read more »
Kerry Fraser to join local Hall of Fame
Kerry Fraser says he has never forgotten where he came from. The former NHL referee said so after the Sarnia-Lambton Sports Hall of Fame announced it would induct the man with the perfect hair at its annual dinner Sept. 27 at the Camlachie Community Centre. “It’s a tremendous honour for me to be honoured in… Read more »
YMCA/CHOK International Bridge Race
Hendrik Vermeulen, 17, hits the seven-kilometre mark in the 37th YMCA/CHOK International Bridge Race on June 1. Vermeulen finished first in the age 14-to-19 age category in a time of 35 minutes, 28.1 seconds. More than 500 runners took part in the race, which raises money for YMCA youth programs. The overall winner was Matthew… Read more »
Sarnia teen makes her mark in bowling
A 17-year-old from Sarnia, who has been bowling from the age of three, is rising in the ranks. Rachel McGrath is ranked 5th in Ontario in her U21 age group and 38th nationally in all age groups. Her average is 190, a seven pin increase from last season. “My whole family bowls,” she said. “My… Read more »
City high schoolers shine at regional track meet
Niles Darrius Crews of Northern Collegiate explodes from the starting blocks in the boys 4×400 open relay at the OFSSAA West Regional Track and Field Championship at Windsor’s Alumni Field on May 30. Crews and teammates Jordan Huzevka, Danny Garratt, and Laim Wright placed third, assuring them a berth in the all-Ontario high school meet… Read more »
Harness racing returning to Hiawatha
Hiawatha Horse Park will offer 21 live race dates on Thursdays and Saturdays starting June 28, the Ontario Racing Commission has announced. The number of dates is the third lowest awarded among 12 Ontario tracks awarded racing so far, but they give Sarnia-area residents another entertainment option this summer. Post time is 6:30 p.m. and… Read more »
Gymnastics coach named a national director
Dave Brubaker has a new job. The club director and head coach at Sarnia’s Bluewater Gymnastics for the past 29 years has been named national team director for women’s artistic gymnastics with Gymnastics Canada. “It’s an exciting time,” said Brubaker. “Honestly, I never imagined I’d be in this position.” The deal, effective June 1, is… Read more »
Ontario regional track and field championships underway
The OFSSAA West Regional track and field championships are taking place at Alumni Field in Windsor. On the first day of the meet on Friday, May 29, the Northern Collegiate relay team of Kelly Hodgins, Kristy Hodgins, Lauren Shaw and Kayla Williams took first place in the junior girls 4×100 relay. Seen here is Lauren… Read more »
Lakers sweep medals at Gus Macker
The Huron Lakers sent five teams to the Gus Macker 3-on-3 basketball tournament in Port Huron May 24-25 and the Sarnia teams swept the medals, finishing first, second and third. Members of the winning teams are, from left, front row: Ryann Turner, Abbey Hall, Rebecca King; middle row: Mackenzie Robertson, Nicole Luciani, Ainsley Mackenzie, Ella… Read more »
Bailey Toyota – Time to Toyota
