Sports

On a wet and wild double points Saturday night at Saratoga Speedway, four track champions were crowned for the Hornets, Roadrunners and Crash to Pass classes.

Roller derby is not only sweeping the nation, it is sweeping Vancouver Island, with women of all types flocking to the fastest growing female sport.

The Strathcona Nordic Ski Club (SNSC) is ready for a new season of cross-country skiing.

There was good action at the gym on Sunday.

The Comox Valley United Soccer Club is continuing to fundraise for the construction of turf fields.The Comox Valley United Soccer Club is continuing to fundraise for the construction of turf fields.

On Friday, Sept. 16, the GP Vanier Towhees senior varsity football team travelled to Windsor High School in North Vancouver for their second exhibition game of the year, dropping a 33-21 decision to the Dukes.

The BC Soccer entry-level referee clinic for ages 14 and up is returning to Courtenay. The course prepares officials to referee full-sided, age-appropriate games and also to run line.

Over the years I have been privileged to attend a considerable number of fundraiser events sponsored by various conservation groups that contribute so much to the well-being of our fish, wildlife and wild places.

Field lacrosse is underway. "With a mix of old and new players from Campbell River and Comox Valley, this season is looking very promising," says North Island Field Lacrosse Association president Marnie Evans.

The Komoux Masters Real Baseball League championship goes Saturday, Sept. 24 at 12 noon at Highland #3.