Sports Scope

A look ahead at what’s on the sports horizon. To have your sporting or athletic event included, email sports@terracestandard.com.

Bike Biathlon

The 2012 Annual Mountain Bike Biathlon will be on Saturday. Oct. 13th at the Terrace Rod and Gun Club. Coffee on at 8:00 am. Volunteer briefing at 8:30. Registration begins at 9 a.m. There will be various categories of races, from novice to advanced, for all ages. For more info call 250-638-8270 or email biathlon.terrace@telus.net.

Curling

Starting Monday Oct. 22 the Terrace junior curling league is offering two free curling sessions for students aged 13 – 18 on Monday nights at the Terrace Curling Club from 6:30 – 8 p.m. Teams can be made of any mix of four friends that want to have a good game together. Must have indoor runners (or curling shoes) to participate. League to follow for interested participants. For more info and details about equipment call 250-635-3761.

Roller Derby

The NorthCoast Nightmares roller derby team practises twice a week on Tues. and Fri. evenings from 6-8 p.m. at the Hawkair Hanger. Check the team’s Facebook page  or e-mail northcoastnightmares@gmail.com to find out how to join. Newbies only need a mouthguard.

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