Sports & Recreation

GISS boys win big at tourneys

Two local junior boys volleyball teams competed in the mid-island championship tournament held at Gulf Islands Secondary School last Tuesday. The A team won...

More Goodlife results unearthed

BY ERIC ELLIS DRIFTWOOD contributor Our apologies to our readers and to the nine competitors whose accomplishments went unacknowledged, who may have noticed that last week’s...

Islanders compete in Victoria and Hawaii events

Driftwood readers might remember reading about Marion Young’s age group second-place finish in the Whistler Ironman Canadian championships on July 28. This performance qualified her...

Old Boys reveal calf-covering secret weapon

By FRASER HOPE DRIFTWOOD CONTRIBUTOR Readers may think that theories and conspiracies are only to be found in the politics of impeachment or Brexit, but don't...

Tempest skaters on a roll again

Salt Spring’s junior roller derby term — The Tempest — has started its fourth season. “Roller derby is a strategic, physical and unique team sport...

Regatta marks milestone

Submitted By Salt Spring Sailing Club Salt Spring Island Sailing Club celebrated its 50th anniversary in sailboat racing by holding a weekend regatta. Eighteen sailboats...

Old Boys roll to win in Carnarvon clover

By FRASER HOPE DRIFTWOOD CONTRIBUTOR Concerns voiced at the pre-season awards night and amplified further at the last practice were still palpably worrying the Old Boys...

Thrilling end to Spirit Point Dragons season

BY DONNA COCHRAN DRIFTWOOD contributor Spirit Point Dragons placed first in Jade division at the Penticton Dragon Boat Festival last weekend in a thrilling final. Their...

Old Boys start season with awards night for last year

By FRASER HOPE Driftwood Contributor In a desperate attempt to kindle excitement about the upcoming season, coach Graham Tweddle and chief statistician Mark Aston reorganized the...

Juniors join tourney

BY Marcia Hogan DRIFTWOOD contributor The 9th Annual North/South Tournament and fundraiser for Salt Spring Golf Club brought out a variety of new golfers over the...

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