Whitehorse Daily Star: Sports Archive

Sports Archive

Yukon Olympian receives sponsorship VICTORIA, B.C. - Cyclist Zach Bell, who competed in the Olympics in Beijing this month, and triathlete Kirsten Sweetland, who is from Victoria, will both be fuelled by a Planet Organic Markets' Cosmic Cookie Athletic Sponsorship.
Yukon increases lead in commercial golf league Total Trac Yukon moves closer to becoming the winners of the Palmer Division in the Thursday Men's Commercial Golf League as they gain four points over Missing Links and eight points over Matco Transportation.
Tight competition at weekly Intersport Five-km Fun Run With the Beijing Games still ongoing, participants in the Intersport Fun Run/Walk competition have had no shortage of inspiration over the last couple of weeks.

Yukon squash players hone skills at week-long junior camp There was plenty of action at the Better Bodies Cross Training Centre's squash courts last week at the 2008 Junior Squash Camp.
Team Yukon wins silver medal at 2008 Francophone Games A silver medal topped a long-list of highlights for Team Yukon at the 2008 Francophone Games, which were held in Edmonton from Aug. 14 to 17.
Great Northern Ski Society given $25,000 cheque from city A cheque from the City of Whitehorse has allowed the Great Northern Ski Society board to take a huge step in getting Mount Sima ready for the upcoming season.

Great orienteering turnout at Wednesday night meet in Wolf Creek Perfect weather and another top notch venue highlighted Wednesday's orienteering meet, which was held for the first-time at the Wolf Creek campground.
Earls continues Cinderella softball story with playoff win Earls "Guys and Girls" are proving they are a far better team than their regular season record in the Whitehorse Co-ed Slo-Pitch League let on.
Whitehorse resident Lassen finishes eighth in women's 75-kg weightlifting BEIJING - When Jeane Lassen left the platform after her final lift at the Beijing Olympics today, her thoughts were more than 7,000 kilometres away.

Yukon Zone wins award at Canadian Ski Patrol National Conference At the recent Canadian Ski Patrol National Annual Conference, Yukon Zone earned the prestigious "Outstanding Zone Award" for its exceptional accomplishments over the past several years.
John Parry locks down top spot at Intersport Tuesday night fun run Taking a break from what seems like almost 24/7 TV coverage of the Olympics, 24 runners and walkers participated in the weekly Intersport 5 km Run and Walk last Tuesday evening.
Yukon athletes receive Olympic support at recent pep rally Sport Yukon's lobby was jammed packed Wednesday as people of all ages came out to show their support for Yukon Olympians Jeane Lassen and Zach Bell.

Golf league approaches end of season The Two Division of the Mountainview Men's Commercial Golf League are in the final two weeks in their schedule after last week's event.
Air Cargo Express wins big in team's first playoff game It didn't take long for Air Cargo Express to build up a lead in its game against the Flipper's Rejects Tuesday in the Whitehorse Co-ed Slo-Pitch League.

Junior B hockey coach hopes to add Yukoners to team The head coach of the Creston Valley Thunder Cats is hoping the addition of a few former Mustangs will help the team build on its previous record-setting season.

Uphill Battle Two racers get off to a close start
Team Yukon sets medal record at North American Indigenous Games It was the perfect ending to an outstanding week of competition for Team Yukon at the North American Indigenous Games.
Team C wins by a goal in championship soccer contest A pair of goals in the final two minutes of play weren't enough for Team A in the Whitehorse Men's Soccer League's championship game.
Perfect weather highlights fifth annual Long Lake Triathlon The weather gods must really love the Long Lake Triathlon.

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