Sports
Pine Strip Cross Country & Snowshoe Club Season is Underway in Blackville
The Pine Strip Cross Country and Snowshoe Club trails are now open for the 2024 season and passes are available to purchase at Foodland in Blackville. Fees The trails can be accessed from 293 Main Street in Blackville with the entrance located to the left of Trinity Hall’s parking lot and also from Lockstead Road…
Read More27th Annual Earl Doherty Memorial Volleyball Tournament set for March 2 in Sunny Corner
The 27th Annual Earl Doherty Memorial Volleyball Tournament will take place on Saturday, March 2 at North & South Esk Regional High School in Sunny Corner. All proceeds from the event will go towards the Earl Doherty Memorial Scholarship, benefiting NSER graduates. Here are the details for the 2024 tournament: For more information and updates,…
Read MoreBlackville Rec Council Hosts Outdoor Basketball/Pickleball Courts Grand Opening
The Blackville Rec Council hosted the grand opening of the outdoor basketball, tennis and pickleball courts on Saturday, September 23. President Allan Furlong welcomed the crowd before inviting participants to join in on the singing of O Canada, led by Chloe Furlong. Former Rec Council President Ian Fortune spoke and thanked the community for their…
Read MorePentecostals of Gray Rapids Hosting Annual Ball Hockey Tournament October 21
The Pentecostals of Gray Rapids will host their Fourth Annual Ball Hockey Tournament on Saturday, October 21 at 10:00am at the United Pentecostal Church, 958 Route 118 in Gray Rapids. Registration begins at 9:30am and is $10 per person. To register a team or a player, please contact Morgan Stewart or Currie Curtis on Facebook.…
Read MoreUnlocking Opportunities: Accessible Hockey Programs for Your Child
Is the cost of hockey keeping you from registering your child in the sport? There are several programs available to help make sports accessible to all. These programs can assist with registration fees and even equipment costs. Plus, if you qualify, financial assistance may also be available. For more information, check out the following programs:
Read More4 on 4 Floor Hockey Tournament set for September 15 at Tom Donovan Arena in Renous
The Tom Donovan Arena in Renous will play host to a 4 on 4 Floor Hockey Tournament on Friday, September 15. Registration begins at 5:00pm with games beginning at 5:30pm. Details: For more information and updates, visit the Facebook Event page.
Read MoreBlackville Rec Council Hosting Washer Toss Tournament Under the Lights September 23
The Blackville Recreation Council will be hosting a washer toss tournament under the lights on Saturday, September 23. This event takes place at Blackville Ball Park, 5 Underwood Drive. This event was originally scheduled for September 16 but postponed due to inclement weather. Registration begins at 6:00pm and the tournament will begin following. Cost to…
Read MoreBlackville Rec Council Hosting Basketball Tournament & Grand Opening September 23
The Blackville Rec Council is hosting a 3v3 basketball tournament at the new outdoor court, 5 Underwood Drive, on Saturday, September 23 beginning at 9:00am. This event will also mark the grand opening of the basketball, tennis and pickleball courts. This event was originally scheduled for September 16 but postponed due to inclement weather. Games…
Read MoreThird Annual Ty Croft Memorial Washer Toss Tournament set for September 9
The 3rd Annual Ty Croft Memorial Washer Toss Tournament will take place on Saturday, September 9, 2023 at the Blackville Ball Park, 5 Underwood Drive. Registration takes place from 12:00 p.m. until 12:45 p.m. and play begins at 1:00 p.m. Proceeds from the event will go to the Ty Croft Memorial Scholarship Fund. Pre-register by emailing and setup e-transfer to confirm your spot.…
Read MoreShoot for Success Summer Camp set for August 21-24 at Millerton School
Shoot for Success, an educational and fun summer camp, will be held from Monday, August 21 until Thursday, August 24 at Millerton School, 4711 Route 108 in Derby. The camp, which gives kids the opportunity to learn basic basketball skills while boosting their literacy and math skills, takes place from 9:00am until 11:00am each day…
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