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PDGA tourney attracts 80 disc golfers

Robb Magley - October 24, 2023

Near-perfect fall weather welcomed 80 disc golfers over the weekend, as Salt Spring hosted its first Professional Disc Golf Association sanctioned B-Tier tournament Oct....

Salt Spring hosts pro disc golfers at tourney

Robb Magley - October 17, 2023

Salt Spring’s disc golf scene marks a milestone this weekend, with its first Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA) sanctioned B-Tier tournament taking place on-island. This...

Hard work pays off for young Opti-class sailors

Contributed Article - October 10, 2023

BY TIMOTHY HARVEY Special to the Driftwood The Salt Spring Island Sailing Club (SSISC) had a weekend of unprecedented success at the Royal Victoria Yacht Club’s...

Dragons finish year on high note

Contributed Article - September 27, 2023

Last races with team for founding coach Mary Rowles by Donna Cochran Salt Spring’s dragon boat team brought home a bronze medal in the top grand...

Fifteen-year-old Goddard wins tennis title

Contributed Article - September 13, 2023

By MARJORIE BLACKWOOD SPECIAL TO THE DRIFTWOOD When Mother Nature decreed a rainstorm take place on the afternoon of Sunday, Sept. 3, tournament director Justene...

Pinney earns provincial gold medal

Driftwood Staff - August 29, 2023

Salt Spring Island’s Druehn Pinney finished his Stingrays swimming season with a provincial gold medal win. Pinney, 15, was the fastest in his age...

Stingrays sending 19 to provincial championships

Robb Magley - August 9, 2023

Salt Spring’s summer swimmers had a great showing in Duncan over the weekend, as the Stingrays sent 33 to the Vancouver Island Regional Championship...

Fastpitch team earns fifth spot at provincials

Driftwood Staff - July 25, 2023

The Salt Spring Island Girls Fastpitch U17 team had an exciting experience at provincial playoffs in Maple Ridge on the July 7-9 weekend, coming...

High-level tennis coach welcomed to island

Contributed Article - July 4, 2023

SUBMITTED BY SS TENNIS ASSOCIATION The Salt Spring Tennis Association is excited to introduce its new coach to the Salt Spring community. Mukul Karthikeyan arrives with...

Salt Spring girls earn silver, spot at provincials

Driftwood Staff - June 19, 2023

Salt Spring Island’s U17 Girls Fastpitch team secured a slot at B.C.'s provincial championships with a three-game district finals performance over the weekend that...

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