Jump rope show at Maggie
The Black Widow Rope Spinners are hosting a community show at Princess Margaret March 4.
The event will feature amazing jump rope skills by the local Black Widow Rope Spinners competitive team and the visiting B.C. Allstars from 2:30 to 5 p.m. Admission is $5 and goes towards the clubs’s provincial competition. The show will include group routines, solos and partner routines and a light show. The community show is the Black Widow Rope Spinners largest fundraiser that helps jumpers travel not only to provincial events, but national and world competitions. Black Widow Rope Spinners on the B.C. Allstars are Thomas Cunningham, Izzy Landry, Piper Wiltse and Mickella Biggs.
Steam at SOEC
The Summerland Steam and Kelowna Chiefs are down to a best-of-three in their Kootenay International Junior Hockey League first round playoff series. If the series goes to a Game 7, that game will be played at the South Okanagan Events Centre at 7 p.m. on March 4. This is due to the District of Summerland water shut down, which prevents them from being able to use the Summerland Arena.
Scotties volunteers
Curling Canada is putting the call out for volunteers for the 2018 Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Penticton Jan. 27 to Feb. 4. Volunteers receive official clothing, access to the famous Patch with live entertainment, a limited edition volunteer pin (not available to the general public), a volunteer handbook, invitation to the volunteer appreciation party and access to the venue when not on shift. Seats are available based on capacity, reserved seating is not provided. For those volunteers who want reserved seats, it is suggested that they purchase tickets. Volunteers must be 19 or older as of Jan. 27. Depending on response from volunteers, all applications may not be required/accepted. Every effort will be made to assign volunteers to their area of choice. We hope volunteers will want to assist in any area.
Conditions of volunteering
By applying to become a volunteer, you acknowledge and agree with the following: A minimum contribution of 30 hours will be required for the event (flexibility can be arranged if necessary). Volunteers are required to wear official event uniform at a cost of $100. This fee also contributes to the volunteer reward package detailed under “benefits of volunteering” listed above. This fee will be collected when you register online. At the same time you will choose your uniform size and submit a photograph for your accreditation. Authorization to perform a background check for those volunteers working in the banking area and those working with Junior Stars. Authorization for photographs to be taken and used by Curling Canada. Photo identification is required for accreditation. Email will be used to communicate with volunteers. Please provide your email address when applying through this volunteer system. Adjust your privacy settings on your email account to allow the receipt of emails.
Western Mixed Bonspiel
The Penticton Curling Club is hosting its final event of the season with the Western Mixed Bonspiel. Along with local teams, there are rinks from Kelowna, Kamloops and Armstrong competing for a total of 26 teams. Action begins Friday at 4:30 p.m. with the last draw at 9:30 p.m. Action gets going against Saturday at 8:30 a.m. and on Sunday the finals are at 2 p.m.
NAIG rifle applications
The Aboriginal Sport, Recreation and Physical Activity Partners Council is accepting applications for Team B.C. in rifle shooting for the 2017 North American Indigenous Games in Toronto, Ont. July 16 to 23. The form must be submitted by 5 p.m. on March 20. Team B.C. is seeking two males and females per age category for a maximum number of eight shooters. Athletes who submit their expression of interest via the form will later be invited to participate and compete in a ‘Team BC Prospect Postal Match.’
Age Eligibility
The 2017 NAIG .22 Rifle competition will consist of male and female individuals in the following age categories. • U19 (born 1998 and later); and • U16 (born 2001 and later*) Team B.C. selections will be confirmed in early May. A document can be downloaded from the website and can be filled out online. For more information, contact: Dianne Garner, dgarner@bcaafc.com.
Masters soccer finale set
Rona and Harvey-Lister-Webb will battle for the Bad Tattoo Brewery Masters Indoor Soccer League championship on March 5. Rona punched its ticket with a 6-2 win over PE Lock and Key. Ron Dirksen led Rona with two goals. Phil Barata and Peter Ruocco scored in the loss. HLW doubled up TC Auto 6-3. Jon Padgett, Darren Schimpf and Harold McEwen each scored twice. Keith Johnstone led TC Auto with two goals. The final will be played at 11:15 a.m. at the Adidas SportsPlex.
Alley Brats top darts
Three teams scored seven points in week five of the Penticton and District Dart Association league play on Feb. 27. Among them were the Alley Brats who maintained their lead with 37 points. They are followed by the Smokin Aces with 32 points and Elks No. 1 with 26 points. Tied with the Elks for third are Clanceys Snipers with 26 points. Rounding out the top-five are Anaf Wreckers and Hand Grenades with 22 points. Elks Points leads the B-Division with 25 points. They hold a two-point lead on Clanceys Arrows, while the Shooting Stars are third with 22 points. The Dart Bags are fourth with 21 points, while the DDTS are fifth with 20 points. Doug Belanger took both mens categories in high score with 177 and high out with 153. Karen Franz and Ginny Baker took the high score with 160 and Missy Kolbe picked up the high out with 124.
Men’s rec hockey
The Broncos defeated the EcoDry Ice Dogs 6-4 in Penticton Men’s Rec Hockey action. Bob Pond and Stuart Nisbet scored twice for the Broncos. Mitch MacMillan led the Ice Dogs with two goals.