Posts by Rob Perry
Jump Rope for Heart at NSPS
Autumn Lucas took a break from skipping rope to compete in a sack race at New Sarum Public School on Monday, June 26. She was participating, along with most of the other pupils at the school, in an annual “Jump Rope for Heart” fundraiser for the Heart and Stroke Society.
Read MoreFlying kick fires soccer ball toward net
Luke Schlinderer of host Belmont Minor Soccer’s Ankor Farms Under 14 boys team put everything into a kick at the London Oakridge Source for Sports goal during a West London Soccer game on Thursday night, June 15. London squeaked by Belmont 5-4.
Read MoreSpringfield takes on…Springfield
Springfield Brewers girls Under 16 Minors Rep team first baseman Leah Elijah caught the throw from a teammate, but only just after Kristen Laur of the Springfield girls Under 16 Majors Rep team safely crossed first base following a bunt, during a game between the two home teams at Malahide Community Place on Thursday night,…
Read MoreTrying out lawn bowling for the first time
McGregor Public School Grade 4 pupil Emma Cyr attempted lawn bowling during an afternoon of lessons for her and her classmates put on by Aylmer Lawn Bowling Club on Friday afternoon, June 16.
Read MoreBelmont U16 girls edge London Oakridge 3-2
Grace Gillet of host Belmont Minor Soccer’s Hub Under 16 girls soccer team fought to keep the ball during a game against London Oakridge on Thursday night, June 15. Belmont squeaked in a winner, 3-2.
Read MoreCanada 150 bonfire at Fairgrounds
Canada 150 is being celebrated Saturday, June 17, with a bonfire at the Aylmer Fairgrounds. Aylmer Optimist Club is holding a barbecue, while Aylmer Valu-Mart is offering S’mores kits. The event continues until 10 p.m.
Read MoreFamily Fun Day in Springfield
Youngsters bounced back and forth on an inflatable amusement that was one of the attractions at Springfield’s annual Family Fun Day, Saturday, June 17. Events at Malahide Community Place continue through the early- and mid-afternoon, followed by a spaghetti dinner for the village fire station from 5 to 7 p.m., and a “Tween Dance” for…
Read MoreBeating the throw to second
Tess Kristoff of host Springfield Brewers Softball Association’s Under 12 Squirt girls Tier 1 Rep team got to second base ahead of a Kitchener Klassi’s throw during a game on Wednesday night, June 7. Springfield came out on top 8-6.
Read MoreBelmont Shooters best Lambeth 7-1 in soccer action
Grace Dodgson of host Belmont Minor Soccer’s Shooters Sports Photography Under 14 girls team tallied her squad’s first goal in a game against Lambeth 2 Orange on Wednesday night, June 7. Belmont won the match 7-1.
Read MoreThree up, three down
Zachary “Z Man” Wilson, pitcher for the Springfield Brewers Tier 1 boys Squirt (Under 12) softball team mowed down three Ayr hitters in a row, striking them all out, during one inning at a game at Malahide Community Place on Wednesday night, June 7. Springfield won the encounter 10-0.
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