Gold for Beausoleil First Nations Competitors
Submitted by Sabrina Jatsura, Oct. 19, 2024
Keyden (age 17) and Merritt (age 16) McCue members of Beausoliel first nations with their team Driven Juijitsui from Midland competed at the Ontario open Jitjitsui in Witby ON today, Keyden got a gold metal, and Merritt got a silver metal. Last year they competed as well and had the same placements.
They also attended the Barrie open Juijitsui in April of this year, where they both made it out with the gold medals.
Cindy Ladouceur Memorial Golf Tournament
The Cindy Ladouceur Memorial Golf Tournament that happened on August 10, 2024 this summer in Hillsdale raised $5,000. Big Brother Big Sisters North Simcoe is very thankful for Hilary and Marc Ladouceur for organizing and running their Annual Golf Tournament that raised funds for their organization. Submitted by BBBSNS-Oct. 25, 2024
Elmvale Lion’s Horseshoe League Shoe In
Submitted by Karen Klein Gebbinck Nov. 3, 2024 The final day for the Elmvale Lion’s Horseshoe League was held Saturday, September 21st, 2024. With incredible weather the day was enjoyed by all. The day concluded with dinner and awards. The team finishing in first place was Roger Klein Gebbinck and Jeff Craddock. Finishing second was Kevin Craddock and Terry Van Casteren. For the season the top point getter was Jamie McLean. The player with the most ringers in the season was Paul Craddock. The player with the most six-packs was Kevin Craddock. We look forward to starting Thursday after Victoria Day weekend, new players welcome.
Penetang Kings Beat Innisfil Twice and Lose Pair to Alliston
Submitted by Jamie Robillard, Nov. 1, 2024
The Penetang Kings regular season continued over the past two weeks with them winning two and losing two games between October 18th and October 31st.
On Friday October 18th the Kings took the road to face the Allison Hornets and came out on the short end dropping a 6-2 decision to the first place Hornets in the Carruthers Division of the Provincial Junior Hockey League. Ashton Kirwin and Tanner Thayer scored one goal each for the Kings while Landon Simec turned aside 43 shorts in the Penetang net. For his efforts Simec was named the player of the game for the Kings. Penetang managed only 21 shots on Allison netminder Owen Butler.
On Friday October 25th the Kings hosted the Innisfil Spartans at the Penetanguishene Memorial Community Centre and doubled the Spartans on the scoreboard by a 6-3 margin. Tanner Thayer led the Kings offence with three goals and one assist while Jacob Vandenburg, Camron Hutchinson and Owen Fuller each chipped in single markers. Simec again played a strong game from Penetang stopping 31 shots. The player of the game was awarded to Thayer for his efforts in pacing the attack.
Before the contest the Kings honoured Carter Wilson with a framed picture acknowledging his 100th game in a Kings uniform.
On Saturday October 26th the Kings played host to the Hornets and the Allison team showed why they are considered the top team in the division laying a 16-1 beating on Penetang. Carter Wilson scored the only Penetang goal while Kevin Pearson made 59 saves in the Kings net. Alliston had eight different goal scorers to share in the game’s scoring and controlled the game from the early going, scoring four first period goals and five second period tallies.
On Thursday October 31st the Kings travelled to Innisfil and bounced back from the October 26th game, coming out on top of the Spartans by a 3-1 score. Riley Thayer, Cole Rumbolt and Matthew Laframboise each scored one goal for the Kings. Simec turned aside 33 Spartans shots while Penetang peppered Innisfil’s netminder Luke Rockbrune with 64 shots on net.
Penetang now stands tied for fourth place with the Spartans in the eight team league standings with a record of six wins and seven losses.
The Kings will play two home games, first on Friday November 8th at 8:00 pm at the Penetanguishene Memorial Community Centre when they face off against the Midland Flyers followed by a game on Saturday November 9th when the Huntsville Otters come to town also at 8:00 pm. November is a busy month for the team with other home games on November 15 vs Allison, November 22 vs Stayner and November 29th vas Muskoka. The team also plays five November road games.
NOTES: Alliston is looking like the team to beat this season as they have easily handled all of their opponents to date including the second place Stayner Siskins. The Hornets got past the Siskins by an 8-1 score on Thursday October 31st in Stayner.
Elmvale Curling Club
WATERSIDE RETIREMENT LODGE FRIDAY SENIOR STANDINGS @ ELMVALE CURLING CLUB
RECORD POINTS
TEAM JOHNSTONE 2-0-0 11.0
TEAM DON 1-0-1 8.0
TEAM MADORE 1-1-0 7.0
TEAM MARSHALL 1-1-0 6.0
TEAM SCOTT 1-1-0 5.5
TEAM McCLUNG 1-0-0 5.0
TEAM KENNEY 1-1-0 5.0
TEAM MURPHY 0-1-1 4.0
TEAM ALLEN 0-1-1 3.5
TEAM BELCOURT/TOWNES 0-1-1 3.5
TEAM HUTH 0-1-0 1.0
Sudbury Selected to Host 2025 Ontario 55+ Summer Games to Boost Economy and Sports Culture in the North
Ministry of Sport, October 31, 2024
SUDBURY —The Ontario government is in-vesting $235,000 to support Greater Sudbury’s successful bid to host the 2025 Ontario 55+ Summer Games. By hosting more than 1,000 participants in al-most 20 events, the 2025 Ontario 55+ Summer Games is expected to generate over $1.5 mil-lion in lo-cal economic benefits to Greater Sudbury and the sur-rounding communi-ties.
“Our government is proud to support the 2025 Ontario 55+ Summer Games in Greater Sudbury where our 55+ participants can showcase their abilities in competitions with their peers from across the province,” said Neil Lumsden, Minister of Sport. “The games are an-other great ex-ample of our work to maximize the economic impact of sport tourism in Ontario and help older adults lead healthier, more active lives.”
The 2025 Ontario 55+ Summer Games will provide a welcome boost to tourism in the north and strengthen local hospitality industries, businesses, hotels, and restaurants as visitors en-joy the hustle and bustle of every-day life in Greater Sudbury and experience the region’s incredible landscape.
The Ontario 55+ Summer Games occurs every two years and is delivered by the Ministry of Sport, in partnership with the Ontario Senior Games Association (OSGA). Participants of the Ontario 55+ Summer Games can also go on to rep-re-sent Ontario at the next Canada 55+ Games.
Hosting the Games in Northern Ontario supports the government’s ongoing efforts to provide people of all ages and abilities the opportunities to access sports and recreation no matter where they live. Games Ontario events increase tourism and build up a resume for northern communities to host more sports events, develop a base of qualified volunteers and encourage more people to take part in future Games.