Sports

Thrilled to be drafted

Chilliwack's Ryan Bowen is heading to Moose Jaw, Sask., this week and he couldn't be happier.

Sports

Golf team places third

The Sardis Falcons golf team is off to the B.C. Provincial Championships after capturing third place at the Fraser Valley Championships Tuesday at Northview Golf Club in Surrey.

Does your kid want to learn the basics of batting, throwing, catching and base running, all with the added benefit of a positive team atmosphere? Chilliwack Minor Fastpitch welcomes kids born in 2007 ...

Roller derby tryouts

The Fraser Valley Roller Derby Association holds tryouts May 22 at 7 p.m. at the Abbotsford Curling Rink, at 2555 McMillan Rd.

Team brings gold home

Four Directions Martial Arts' Brazilian jiu jitsu team won several medals at the Western Canadian Brazilian Jiu jitsu Championships at BCIT.

Minor hockey coaches needed

The Chilliwack Minor Hockey Association is seeking coaches for all levels of hockey. If you have a passion for hockey and would like to share your knowledge with others, apply for one of these volunteer...

Drop-in tennis at Greendale

The Chilliwack Tennis Society offers drop-in tennis for youth after school starting in May at Greendale elementary. Practice your skills and connect with other youth. For kids from under-10 to teens. ...

Hall of Fame nominations

The Chilliwack Sports Hall of Fame is now accepting nominations for its first inductees. For a form, visit the Chilliwack Chiefs' website at www.chilliwackchiefs.net.

Jr. dragon boat takes first

The Optimist-Spirit of Fraser Valley junior dragon boat team enjoyed success at last weekend's FCRCC Junior Regatta at False Creek in Vancouver.

Rugby a 'hit' with Sardis senior girls

That's the prevailing opinion on the Sardis senior girls rugby team anyway.

Saches place in plowing

Rosedale's Francis and Gene Sache each claimed second place in their respective classes at last weekend's Canadian Plowing Championships in Abbotsford.

Plevy brings bro to Chiefs

The Chilliwack Chiefs announced Tuesday that leading scorer Austin Plevy will return next year. Plevy had committed to play college hockey for Merrimack next year, but will postpone his move south one...

Gibson heats up the pool

Chilliwack's Jessie Gibson dominated the recent Richmond West Coast Open Swim Meet, winning in nine different events. Gibson, who swims with the Spartans Swim Club in the 15-and-over age category, won...

Sardis, G.W. off to provincials

High school boys rugby reached new heights in Chilliwack last week, with both Sardis and G.W. Graham capturing first-ever B.C. Provincial Championship berths Thursday.

Undefeated seasons come to an early end in playoffs

After going undefeated in the regular season, both of Chilliwack's triple-A high school girls soccer teams were knocked out of the Fraser Valley Championships last week.

SHELLEY BEER

How dedicated is Shelley Beer to volunteering? Well, let's just say she was serious enough to make it a part of her wedding day.

RYAN MULLIGAN

With a name like his, it's a given Ryan Mulligan's favourite sport would be golf, but it's his 19 years of service to the Chilliwack Minor Lacrosse Association (CMLA) that has set him apart as a Sport...

MIKE MCLATCHY

Mike McLatchy might not be responsible for the success his daughters had in sport but he hopes to be responsible for the success of others.

KIM KELLY

More than 40 years after her parents laced up her first pair of figure skates, Kim is doing what she can to make sure other Chilliwack youngsters have the same opportunity.

KRISTA REIMER

For Krista Reimer, figure skating has always been a combination of reward and responsibility. It started from a young age, when Krista would twirl on the ice and shine in front of the crowd during carnival...