Volleyball officials clinic
A level 1 volleyball officials clinic is scheduled for Sept. 15 at Penticton Secondary School. The theory portion takes place from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in Room 119. The practical evaluations are completed the following weekend during the Princess Margaret senior girls volleyball tournament. Contact Bruce McElroy at 250-328-0076 for more information and to confirm a spot.
Machtaler finishes fourth in assistants championship
Summerland’s Greg Machtaler was tied for third with Vancouver’s Bryn Parry at -11 under during the PGA of Canada Assistant’s Championship of Canada held at Willows Golf and Country Club in Saskatoon. Machtaler shot 205 over the three rounds.
Penticton Men’s Rec Hockey
Penticton Men’s Rec Hockey League is starting in October. There are five teams. Game times are Monday at 9:15 p.m. at Memorial Arena, Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. and 9:15 p.m. at OHS and Thursday 9:30 p.m. at Memorial Arena. Any new players should email Chris Newton as soon as possible at chrisnewton777@gmail.com or call him at 250-460-0038 as there is one team looking for players.
Men’s 35 and over hockey
Six teams will play in Penticton’s 35 and over hockey league. Action is on Sunday at 8 or 9:30 p.m. and Tuesday at 9 p.m. with registration on Sept. 15. Players will skate then be assigned to teams in balanced way. There is no fighting, hitting or slapshots and players must wear helmets and equipment for insurance reasons. Players are also expected to have reasonable skating ability. “It’s a fun time to come out,” said Mike Hopkins. “Meet new friends.” Registration is at McLaren Arena from 7 to 8 p.m. Cost is $300 for 23 games and each team will have 14 players. Anyone interested in playing but have questions can call Mike Hopkins at 250-492-0912 or Dan Cowan at 250-493-7905.
Kelowna runners shine in Bike Bark 10-K run
Kelowna’s Trevor Haaheim clocked the fastest time during the Penticton Pounders Bike Barn 10-kilometre event held Sept.8. Haaheim topped the field of 105 in 34 minutes and 37 seconds. Kelowna’s John Machuga finished in 35:17 with Kaleden’s Cael Warner, completing his first run of that distance, in third at 35:57. Vernon’s Lisa Heidt clocked in at 39:50 for first with Delilah Topic of Kelowna finishing second in 42:23. Kylee Yadlowski of Naramata was the top local female in 47:22, placing first in the 20- 29 age group. This was the 10th race in the Interior Road Race Series with the final race being the 18-km Peak to Beak race on Sept. 22 in Kelowna. Full series detail and results can be found at www.interiorrunningassociation.com.
Penticton Slo Pitch
In Penticton Men’s Slo Pitch league action, the Eclipse sit in first with a perfect 18-0 record as of Sept.11. Rounding out the top five in the league, in second is Quest with a 15-3 record. The Sportsfreaks have the same record, but are in third. Following the Sportsfreaks in fourth are the Monsters at 12-3. ABK Restoration is fifth at 8-9-0. Click here for full standings.
In the women’s league, Triple Threat is in first with a 12-1 record. Triple threat is followed by the Barking Parrot Boozers at 10-2, while the Predators are 10-1. In fourth are the Swingers at 10-4 and Team Cream at 5-7 to round out the league’s top five. Click here for full standings.
