Five-time Canadian cyclocross champion Geoff Kabush finished second at the 2015 Shimano Cyclocross Championships, Oct. 24 in Winnipeg.
The Courtenay competitor was just seconds behind Raphael Gagne, who won in 1:02.35. Kabush, who was among five riders competing for the title, finished in 1:02.40.
Four Aces
Sunnydale’s Doug Rushton is a longtime, ardent (all weather) golfer. In all of his previous 33 years in the game, he has never obtained the elusive hole-in-one. His patience and determination has finally been rewarded with four aces in 2015.
Lacrosse Award
Grant Jones of Comox Valley Minor Lacrosse received a 2015 BC Lacrosse Association Presidents Award at BCLA’s annual awards banquet, Oct. 17 at the Whistler Conference Centre.
The award promotes and celebrates the spirit of volunteerism by giving BCLA organizations an opportunity to acknowledge and thank an individual who has demonstrated outstanding commitment and dedication to lacrosse with their organization.
VISAS Meeting
Vancouver Island Society for Adaptive Snowsports (VISAS) is holding an orientation session for new instructors Wednesday, Nov. 4 from 7-9:30 p.m. in the Craft Room Lounge at the Filberg Centre.
Check out visasweb.ca or visit the group on Facebook.
Valliere Wins
Courtenay’s Mark Valliere shot an impressive six under par 136 to win the 2015 Mount Brenton Men’s Amateur golf tournament in Chemainus. He edged runner-up Phil Kondrak by one stroke.
Kelly 11th
Glacier Greens head pro Bill Kelly finished 11th at the 2015 Canada PGA of BC Club Professional Championship, Sept. 29 at Richmond Country Club. He was 10 shots back of winner Lindsay Bernakevitch.
