A look ahead at what’s on the sports horizon. To have your sporting or athletic event included, email sports@terracestandard.com.
Motocross racing
On Saturday, May 11 and Sunday, May 12 Motocross racing returns to Terrace with riders from across the province expected to attend. There will be a special “Cash Challenge” race with the first place finisher earning $800. Registration goes from 6:30-7:30 a.m. Racing starts at 9:30 a.m. At the Terrace Motocross Park, Hwy 37 South. All ages event.
Northmen rugby
The Terrace Northmen have been practising since February, and are looking to start the season off with a win against Prince Rupert in their first game of the season, this Saturday, May 11 at NWCC. After that, they’re heading to Edmonton for Rugbyfest, where the boys are looking to make it into the finals after placing fourth in the tourney last year. The Northmen have a record number of players, with about eight rookies. They are playing to qualify for the Division 3 provincials, called the Saratoga Cup, traditionally held in Penticton. To play in that tournament they’ll need to beat Williams Lake, Prince George, and Prince Rupert – all strong teams. Each turf will do one home game and one away against each team and the team with the best record moves on.
Road cycling
With the spring comes cycling in Terrace, with three road cycling events sponsored by the Terrace Off Road Cycling Association. The first is “The Kitimat River Challenge” Sunday, May 19 at 10:00 a.m.. Cyclists start from the chain-up lane at Krumm Road and Hwy 37S and ride to the Tourist Info Centre just outside of Kitimat. Then it’s the Tour de Jackpine in June and the Skeena River Challenge in August.
