James Clarke

Fun-filled golf tourney helps feed hungry

A reminder the fourth annual Thanks for Giving golf tournament is fast approaching, and organizers are hoping for a full field.

Local forward Travis Flug (left), during Sunday's inter-squad game, will be wearing the C for the Generals this season.

Generals looking like strong team

Oceanside team gearing up for season with good mix of new and old, big and small

Local forward Travis Flug (left), during Sunday's inter-squad game, will be wearing the C for the Generals this season.
Bike for Your Life participants get ready for the start of one of the event’s five distances on Sunday.

Bike For Your Life with more long distance riders

The 14th annual ride is in the books, and increased participation in the two longest routes has pumped the tires of the many volunteers.

Bike for Your Life participants get ready for the start of one of the event’s five distances on Sunday.
OTFC standouts (from left), Steven Schan, Makayla Hoey, Felix Richter, Thomas Oxland and Peter Oxland. Missing from photo is Miryam Bassett.

Locals win big at youth nationals

Six members of Oceanside Track & Field Club left it all on the course and capped off a season to remember last week.

OTFC standouts (from left), Steven Schan, Makayla Hoey, Felix Richter, Thomas Oxland and Peter Oxland. Missing from photo is Miryam Bassett.
PLBC’s 2013 novice champ Merry Danarti employs some body english during Wednesday’s Shades of Pink tournament.

55 Shades of Pink

The Parksville Lawn Bowling Club had plenty of pop August 14 as 55 female bowlers turned out for the fifth annual Shades of Pink tournament.

PLBC’s 2013 novice champ Merry Danarti employs some body english during Wednesday’s Shades of Pink tournament.
Ryan Blonski with the base he stole at a recent Mariner's game.

Ryan steals a base

Parksville’s Ryan Blonski brings home Seattle Mariner’s 2nd base

Ryan Blonski with the base he stole at a recent Mariner's game.
Swimmers head out at the start of Sunday's 56th annual Qualicum Beach Ocean Mile Swim.

56th annual QB Ocean Mile Swim

This year’s Qualicum Beach Ocean Mile Swim was a wet one, as the 56th annual featured lots of liquid sunshine.

Swimmers head out at the start of Sunday's 56th annual Qualicum Beach Ocean Mile Swim.
Scenes like this of a young player celebrating a goal during youth soccer action in Parksville will continue to be played out thanks to the efforts of those helping keep the beautiful game on solid footing in these parts.

Oceanside Youth Soccer on solid footing

OYSS announces new partnership with Mid Isle and Gabriola Youth Soccer clubs for the upcoming 2013-2014 House League soccer campaigns.

Scenes like this of a young player celebrating a goal during youth soccer action in Parksville will continue to be played out thanks to the efforts of those helping keep the beautiful game on solid footing in these parts.
Serving up a great effort at last weekend's Youth Beach Provincial Championships was Parksville's Mariah St. Pierre.

Big field for volleyball provincials

The 2013 Youth Beach Provincial Championships took centre stage on the sand courts down at Parksville Community Park on the weekend

Serving up a great effort at last weekend's Youth Beach Provincial Championships was Parksville's Mariah St. Pierre.

Youth football event

Everyone invited to play golf for fun and a good cause

Generals ready for main camp, new season

With main camp for the Oceanside Generals Jr. Hockey Club just around the corner, they are busy gearing up for another campaign.

In the mix in Montreal (from left) RAC Breakers’ head coach John Campbell and his swimmers Maran Kokoszka, Laura Romkes, Megan Romkes, Jojo Redenbach, Haley Bennett and Richelle Bruyckere, along with Natalia Garriock from Duncan and team manager Lise Peters.

RAC Breakers exceed expectations

Local Ravensong swim club back from nationals having set high-water mark

In the mix in Montreal (from left) RAC Breakers’ head coach John Campbell and his swimmers Maran Kokoszka, Laura Romkes, Megan Romkes, Jojo Redenbach, Haley Bennett and Richelle Bruyckere, along with Natalia Garriock from Duncan and team manager Lise Peters.
OTFC provincial medalists (from left) Kyra Blyt, Felix Richter, Steven Schan and Simon Morrison with the medals they won at the B.C. Championships. Other OTFC medalists missing from photo are Thomas Oxland (gold in 800m), Peter Oxland (silver in 800m), Miryam Bassett (silver in 1500m, bronze in 800m) and Makayla Hoey (gold in pentathlon).

OTFC bring gold back from B.C.’s

Local track athletes excel in provincial championships despite Kamloops heat

OTFC provincial medalists (from left) Kyra Blyt, Felix Richter, Steven Schan and Simon Morrison with the medals they won at the B.C. Championships. Other OTFC medalists missing from photo are Thomas Oxland (gold in 800m), Peter Oxland (silver in 800m), Miryam Bassett (silver in 1500m, bronze in 800m) and Makayla Hoey (gold in pentathlon).
RAC Breakers' outgoing co-head coach Gary Cheung with Haley Bennett, left, and Joanna Redenbach at last year's BC Summer Games which Cheung said 'was definitely one of the highlight during my coaching year at Ravensong Aquatic Club.'

Breakers send 18 to provincials in Vancouver

And six local swimmers qualified to compete at the Canadian Age Group Nationals July 24-29 in Montreal

RAC Breakers' outgoing co-head coach Gary Cheung with Haley Bennett, left, and Joanna Redenbach at last year's BC Summer Games which Cheung said 'was definitely one of the highlight during my coaching year at Ravensong Aquatic Club.'
MOSQUITO REDS: From back, left to right Barb Nicoll(Asst Coach), Steven Boley, Tahlon Gaschler, Andy Frew (Asst Coach), Adam Fyfe, Warren Elfstrom (Head Coach), Kaden Letcher, Loren Scott, Jeff Pilon(Asst Coach). Bottom Row: Kevin Mulrooney, Marty Rupprecht, Trevor Nicoll, Briar Pilon, Damon Regulant, Willy Fox and Mason Frew.

AAA Mosquitos ready to make noise at B.C.s

One of the best teams out there, working really hard

MOSQUITO REDS: From back, left to right Barb Nicoll(Asst Coach), Steven Boley, Tahlon Gaschler, Andy Frew (Asst Coach), Adam Fyfe, Warren Elfstrom (Head Coach), Kaden Letcher, Loren Scott, Jeff Pilon(Asst Coach). Bottom Row: Kevin Mulrooney, Marty Rupprecht, Trevor Nicoll, Briar Pilon, Damon Regulant, Willy Fox and Mason Frew.
Michelle Stilwell after her success in Lyon, France.

Stilwell still breaking records

Parksville-Qualicum MLA wins three gold and sets world record in France

Michelle Stilwell after her success in Lyon, France.
The Oceanside Reds — Back Row (L to R) Head Coach Rob McGorman, Assistant coaches Greg Donkersley, Greg Roberts. Middle (L to R) Malakye Abel, Nash Donkersley, Hayden Cuthbertson, Ellis Vugteveen, Anson McGorman, Austin Walper; Front (L to R) Kolby Wood, Will Roberts, Brandon Carcary, Ben Tisdelle, and Cody Jackson (missing from photo is Dawson Meldrum) — have earned a berth in the BC's later this month and are fundraising this weekend to help with costs.

Reds ready for Cloverdale Aug. 1-5

Oceanside team of 10 year olds fundraising to continue their great season

The Oceanside Reds — Back Row (L to R) Head Coach Rob McGorman, Assistant coaches Greg Donkersley, Greg Roberts. Middle (L to R) Malakye Abel, Nash Donkersley, Hayden Cuthbertson, Ellis Vugteveen, Anson McGorman, Austin Walper; Front (L to R) Kolby Wood, Will Roberts, Brandon Carcary, Ben Tisdelle, and Cody Jackson (missing from photo is Dawson Meldrum) — have earned a berth in the BC's later this month and are fundraising this weekend to help with costs.

Gold Bowl fun

Beautiful blue skies, sweltering heat and great greens were the backdrop for this weekend’s Gold Bowl played in Nanaimo.

Morningstar Golf Club's hole nine is one of the signature holes of the popular Parksville course, recently named to the list of the top 59 public golf courses in Canada.

Morningstar makes the list

Parksville golf course is country’s ninth best value

Morningstar Golf Club's hole nine is one of the signature holes of the popular Parksville course, recently named to the list of the top 59 public golf courses in Canada.
PGOSA pickleball club's Pat Chapman leans into a return while teammate Fran Beatty watches on during their spirited match at the outdoor lacrosse box last Friday.

Pickleball in full swing

Fun new sport picking PGOSA up players in Oceanside

PGOSA pickleball club's Pat Chapman leans into a return while teammate Fran Beatty watches on during their spirited match at the outdoor lacrosse box last Friday.