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Young gymnasts, head coach Bill Tyrwhitt (back left) and Clarence Nelson (back right), hereditary chief of the Gitwilgyoots tribe, cut the ribbon as the Prince Rupert Gymnastics Association celebrates its fully equipped gym.

Gymnastics in Prince Rupert gets a huge boost

Prince Rupert Gymnastics Association cut the ribbon on its fully equipped facility in front of its sponsors on Sunday.

Young gymnasts, head coach Bill Tyrwhitt (back left) and Clarence Nelson (back right), hereditary chief of the Gitwilgyoots tribe, cut the ribbon as the Prince Rupert Gymnastics Association celebrates its fully equipped gym.
Zac Dolan was named Prince Rupert Amateur Swim Club’s best overall swimmer last season.

VIDEO and Story – Swim sensation: MVP of the Week, Zac Dolan

Zac Dolan has broken some Prince Rupert records recently in his swimming career.

Zac Dolan was named Prince Rupert Amateur Swim Club’s best overall swimmer last season.
North Coast Minor Baseball Association is launching its second season in Prince Rupert, with some new changes for this season. Last year, approximately 150 kids took part.

North Coast baseball stepping back up to the plate

Little league is back for a second season on the North Coast.

North Coast Minor Baseball Association is launching its second season in Prince Rupert, with some new changes for this season. Last year, approximately 150 kids took part.
Prince Rupert soccer players of all ages will have the opportunity to learn from some professional coaches on Sunday.

Whitecaps Academy offers preview in Prince Rupert

Rupert’s aspiring soccer players will have the opportunity to hone their skills at the Whitecaps Academy free training day on Sunday.

Prince Rupert soccer players of all ages will have the opportunity to learn from some professional coaches on Sunday.

Sports Briefs: April 5

Brief sports stories from around the Prince Rupert region.

Prabhjot Singh is one of several Rupertites who is putting together a cricket league to begin this summer.

Cricket back on the North Coast

The sport of cricket will be bringing some eastern influence back to Prince Rupert athletics this summer, with the league continuing.

Prabhjot Singh is one of several Rupertites who is putting together a cricket league to begin this summer.
Dexter Hobson flies down Shames Mountain’s Terminator run on Saturday on the final weekend of the season and the same day as the 12th annual Loaded Throwdown competition.

Loaded Throwdown at Shames Mountain

Approximately 60 people took part in the 12th annual Loaded Throwdown on Shames Mountain on Saturday.

Dexter Hobson flies down Shames Mountain’s Terminator run on Saturday on the final weekend of the season and the same day as the 12th annual Loaded Throwdown competition.

Sports Briefs: March 29

Brief sports stories from around the Prince Rupert region

Brittany Waite may not have a favourite sport, but she plays five that she equally enjoys.

VIDEO and Story – Rupert’s ultra athlete: MVP of the Week, Brittany Waite

Brittany Waite plays five different sports in Prince Rupert and she loves all of them.

Brittany Waite may not have a favourite sport, but she plays five that she equally enjoys.
The Rainmakers' Ben Rabel has committed to Douglas College.

UPDATED: Rabel commits to Douglas College

Grade 12 Charles Hays Secondary School (CHSS) basketball player Ben Rabel has committed to Douglas College.

The Rainmakers' Ben Rabel has committed to Douglas College.
The Coast Guard is recruiting many new candidates, including Prince Rupert.

UPDATED: Coast Guard recruiting new candidates

The Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) is looking to hire many new candidates to fill positions across the country, including Prince Rupert.

The Coast Guard is recruiting many new candidates, including Prince Rupert.
Donny Edwards is touring northern B.C. as Elvis, the King, at the Lester Centre of the Arts on May 19.

The King is coming to the Lester Centre

The King will be coming to Prince Rupert this summer.

Donny Edwards is touring northern B.C. as Elvis, the King, at the Lester Centre of the Arts on May 19.
The dragonboat racing season is fast approaching, with recruitment nights scheduled for this week.

Rainbow Warriors call for new members

The Prince Rupert dragon boat racing team is recruiting new members for the upcoming season.

The dragonboat racing season is fast approaching, with recruitment nights scheduled for this week.
Elly Lowe guards the net for the Prince Rupert Seawolves in a game at the Tier 4 Provincial Championships in Fernie last week. The Seawolves won the silver medal.

Seawolves win silver at provincials

The Peewee Rep Seawolves returned from the Tier 4 Peewee Provincial Championships in Fernie as proud silver medallists last week.

Elly Lowe guards the net for the Prince Rupert Seawolves in a game at the Tier 4 Provincial Championships in Fernie last week. The Seawolves won the silver medal.
Elly Lowe doesn’t mind the 6 a.m. practices or long workouts as long as she can play hockey with her friends and maybe even one day play in the Olympics.

VIDEO and Story: Olympic-sized dreams, MVP of the Week – Elly Lowe

Elly Lowe plays goalie for the Peewee Rep Seawolves, and she hopes to one day play in the Olympics.

Elly Lowe doesn’t mind the 6 a.m. practices or long workouts as long as she can play hockey with her friends and maybe even one day play in the Olympics.
Dance Academy of Prince Rupert dancers, left, perform a lift during the Large Group Modern/Contemporary 16 years and under showcase. The group came in second place.

Rupert dancers twirl magic in Prince George

Prince Rupert dancers took their talents to Prince George Dance Festival (PGDF) and came back with several trophies and top three finishes.

Dance Academy of Prince Rupert dancers, left, perform a lift during the Large Group Modern/Contemporary 16 years and under showcase. The group came in second place.
Mel Bishop was awarded for his many years as a coach in Prince Rupert with the Ken Wright Memorial Award in Langley.

Bishop wins Ken Wright award for coaching

A Prince Rupert coach, who is renowned province-wide, received some well-earned commendation in Langley last week.

Mel Bishop was awarded for his many years as a coach in Prince Rupert with the Ken Wright Memorial Award in Langley.
Quinn Leighton fights to keep possession of the ball as Lord Byng players try to stop him during the provincial championships in Langley earlier this month. Teammate Dionte Stephens watches carefully, ready to backup Leighton if needed. Despite Leighton scoring 21 points, the Rainmakers fell en route to a 1-3 record.

Tough losses sink Rainmakers

A couple of tight losses at the Provincial Championships doomed the Charles Hays Secondary School (CHSS) senior boys basketball team

Quinn Leighton fights to keep possession of the ball as Lord Byng players try to stop him during the provincial championships in Langley earlier this month. Teammate Dionte Stephens watches carefully, ready to backup Leighton if needed. Despite Leighton scoring 21 points, the Rainmakers fell en route to a 1-3 record.
Rugby fifteens players practice on what is mostly still a snow-covered field as they prepare for the coming high school season.

Sure sign of spring, Rugby Fifteens ready to take Patullo

As winter sports wrap up, spring sports get ready to begin, including rugby fifteens at Charles Hays Secondary School (CHSS).

Rugby fifteens players practice on what is mostly still a snow-covered field as they prepare for the coming high school season.
Noah Aceto, left, and his Peewee Rep Seawolves battle the competition at provincials this week.

Seawolves ready for battle

The Peewee Rep Seawolves made the trip to Fernie last week to compete in the Tier 4 provincial championships, which began on Sunday.

Noah Aceto, left, and his Peewee Rep Seawolves battle the competition at provincials this week.