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Sports archive for May 23, 2013

Gymnasts twirl to top-10 finishes

May 9, 2013 at 1:41 pm

Yukon gymnasts cracked the top-10 in four individual events at the 2013 Western Canadian Championships in Winnipeg last week, leaving Polarettes head coach Cat O’Donovan satisfied with their showing.

Runners encouraged to hit trails

May 9, 2013 at 1:39 pm

It’s a tradition that typically marks the arrival of spring-like weather, and this year isn’t any different.

‘They feel like they’re at the Olympics’: judokas do battle

May 8, 2013 at 3:15 pm

When the dust settled, the Shiroumakai Judo Club emerged victorious as Yukon champions.

Aboriginal tournament not just about hockey

May 8, 2013 at 3:14 pm

Nine Yukon hockey players have returned home after representing the North at the National Aboriginal Hockey Championships in Kahnawake, Que. last week.

XC skier David Greer calls it a career

May 7, 2013 at 1:30 pm

David Greer is closing the book on his cross-country ski career at the age of 23.

Still time to register for River Quest

May 7, 2013 at 1:29 pm

The final push is on for registrations for the 15th annual Yukon River Quest, which will be held June 26 to 30.

Sima readies for second summer of Monkido, zip lines

May 7, 2013 at 1:27 pm

Financial struggles aside, Mount Sima is looking forward to unleashing a summer of fun via its Monkido Aerial Adventure and zip lines.

Iceland being considered as Arctic Winter Games co-host

May 6, 2013 at 2:34 pm

Iceland is now in the mix as a possible co-host for the 2016 Arctic Winter Games, following discussion at a shareholders meeting in Vancouver yesterday.

Runners, walkers hit the trail for annual Law Day charity race

May 6, 2013 at 2:31 pm

More than 160 walkers and runners took to the Millenium Trail for the 23rd annual Law Day Charity Fun Run and Walk to raise money for charity and welcome spring.

Wheelchair basketball aids Love on his road to recovery

May 3, 2013 at 1:37 pm

On February 12, 2012, Aidan Love’s life was forever changed on a ski hill in Whistler.