SPORTS

Local sports in and around Aylmer and Elgin County

Springwater stocked for trout season

April 16, 2014 | 0 Comments

East Elgin Secondary School co-operative education student Brandon Lang, left, and Catfish Creek Conservation Authority watershed stewardship technician Fill Aguiar helped stock Springwater Pond with 400 pounds of rainbow trout on Wednesday, April 16 in preparation for the upcoming fishing season. The opening day of trout fishing is Saturday, April 26 with anglers able to…

Davenport wrestles at Locke’s

April 14, 2014 | 0 Comments

Logan Brinn of Davenport Public School wrestled a host Locke’s Public School pupil during a meet, Thursday, April 10. Davenport, as it prepares for Thames Valley District School Board championships in London April 24, came away with 14 wins and seven losses.

Dodgeball at New Sarum Public School

April 14, 2014 | 0 Comments

New Sarum Public School pupil Heather Dennis aimed and threw at a player on the opposing team during Dodgeball Extravaganza in the school’s gymnasium on Thursday, April 10. Over 40 Grade 5 to 8 pupils participated in the after school event.

Bayham Has Talent

April 13, 2014 | 0 Comments

Singer Lauren Lee went into the audience to sing during the seventh annual Bayham Has Talent showcase at the Bayham Community Centre in Straffordville, Sunday, April 13. The event, organized by the Straffordville Community Committee, featured almost 20 acts.

Junior Girls hoops

April 11, 2014 | 0 Comments

Audrey Froese of host Straffordville Public School aimed for the Davenport Public School hoop during Junior Girls basketball action, Wednesday, April 9. Straffordville also played South Dorchester Public School the same day.

Junior boys basketball at Straffordville

April 9, 2014 | 0 Comments

Zachary Copeland of South Dorchester Public School got tangled up with a Davenport Public School defender during a Junior Boys basketball game, Tuesday, April 8. SDPS also took on host Straffordville in a game. The elementary school league is aimed at developing skills and encouraging youths to have fun playing sports.

Tammy’s Dance recital

April 7, 2014 | 0 Comments

Amanda Helka joined fellow 15 to 18 year old students dancing to “You Got Me Good” in a jazz number at the annual Tammy’s Dance Studio recital at Immanuel Christian School, Saturday, April 5. The event showcased the work of 92 students from 2 to 25 years old.

Aylmer hosts championship archery event

April 6, 2014 | 0 Comments

Aylmer Golden Feather Archery Club member Jerry Borm aimed for one of the targets at the Canadian National Pop N’ Jay Championship tournament at the Columbus Club in Aylmer on Saturday, April 5. A total of 22 six member men’s and women’s teams from throughout southwestern Ontario participated in the event which was preceded by…

Speed skating wraps up season

April 4, 2014 | 0 Comments

Nato Dube sped around a turn as the “On the Edge” speed skating program at East Elgin Community Complex wrapped up its season with races and awards, Thursday, April 3. This year 22 skaters signed up for the 12 weeks of lessons and races. This was the eighth year speed skating has been offered at…

Elementary wrestling in Aylmer

March 31, 2014 | 0 Comments

Davenport Public School Grade 7 pupil Brennen Siemens applied a half-nelson hold to an opponent during a wrestling meeting for five elementary schools at East Elgin Secondary School, Friday, March 28. The event was organized by London Western Wrestling Club in collaboration with Davenport and EESS.

Belmont Peewees win OMHA

March 29, 2014 | 0 Comments

Belmont Minor Hockey’s Peewee Rep team defeated host Mariposa 5-1 on Saturday, March 29, to win the Ontario Minor Hockey Association C championship for this season. Belmont lost the first away game of the playoff series, and tied the second before taking a pair of home games last weekend.

Belmont Peewees point away from OMHA title

March 24, 2014 | 0 Comments

Belmont Peewee Rep player Jack Beggs, front, watched the puck as it inched away from him while teammates Liam Bacon (hidden) and Sam Gredig, middle, looked on during the first period of game three of their Ontario Minor Hockey Association West “C” championship series versus Mariposa at Belmont Arena on Saturday, March 22. Belmont won…