Local Sports
Softball Valley remains hopeful
By Woodard, Dale on June 11th, 2020
Dale Woodard Lethbridge Herald sports@lethbridgeherald.com Softball Valley is hopeful the first pitch of the slo-pitch season will arc by July. The newly-named Lethbridge City Mixed League as well as Men’s League and Women’s League remains in the dugout due to the ongoing COVID pandemic. However, Hank Stoffer, the facility manager of Softball Valley, remains hopeful ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada West cancels fall semester sports
By Woodard, Dale on June 10th, 2020
Dale Woodard Lethbridge Herald sports@lethbridgeherald.com There will be no 2020 Canada West season for the University of Lethbridge Pronghorns soccer and rugby teams. Canada West announced Monday that no conference competition – regular season, playoff or championships – will occur in men’s and women’s soccer and women’s rugby 15s due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Football ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Horn hockey committeenow in place
By Woodard, Dale on June 10th, 2020
Lethbridge Herald The members of the committee that will look into the possible reinstatement of men’s and women’s hockey at the University of Lethbridge have been chosen. The Hockey Advisory Committee, which was established shortly after the U of L discontinued its men’s and women’s hockey programs in April, will be led by chair Dan ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sport Council celebrates National Indigenous History month
By Yoos, Cam on June 10th, 2020
Submitted by Lethbridge Sport Council June is National Indigenous History month – a time for Canadians, Indigenous, non-Indigenous, and newcomers – to reflect upon and learn the history, sacrifices, cultures, contributions, and strength of First Nations, Inuit and Metis people. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission identified sport and recreation as tools for social development to ... Read More »
1 responseMembers identified for University of Lethbridge Hockey Advisory Committee
By Lethbridge Herald on June 9th, 2020
University of Lethbridge release: The members of the committee that will look into the possible reinstatement of men’s and women’s hockey at the University of Lethbridge have been chosen.The Hockey Advisory Committee, which was established shortly after the U of L discontinued its men’s and women’s hockey programs in April, will be led by Chair ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!McKenzie tour cancels 2020 season
By Jensen, Randy on May 30th, 2020
Cancellation means no 2020 Lethbridge Paradise Canyon Open LETHBRIDGE HERALD The Mackenzie Tour – PGA Tour Canada announced on Friday that the 2020 season has been cancelled due to the ongoing COVID-19 public health crisis. The Lethbridge Paradise Canyon Open, which was originally scheduled for June 25-28, is among the cancellations. “Working closely with the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former LCI volleyball standout commits to Kodiaks
By Jensen, Randy on May 29th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Lethbridge College Kodiaks men’s volleyball head coach Greg Gibos has another local standout with the commitment of Tanner Folden for the 2020-21 season. A six-foot-three middle blocker, Folden has been key to the success of the LCI Rams volleyball program over the past several seasons. He led the Rams to three consecutive zone ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lacrosse is the oldest organized sport in North America
By Jensen, Randy on May 28th, 2020
Submitted by Lethbridge Sport Council June is National Indigenous History Month and the official beginning of summer. Canada’s official summer sport lacrosse has deep historical and cultural roots. Local coach and parent Chad Chief Moon is motivated to bring lacrosse to more boys and girls across the region. Originating in North America, lacrosse is a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge Minor Hockey named Alberta Minor Hockey Association of the Year
By Jensen, Randy on May 23rd, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD The Lethbridge Minor Hockey Association has been named Minor Hockey Association of the Year by Hockey Alberta. Hockey Alberta noted in its release that Lethbridge Minor Hockey has been a leader in its attempts to grow the game in Alberta, especially with their female program. Lethbridge has shown growth at all levels of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sport centre launches app to help athletes train
By Lethbridge Herald on May 20th, 2020
Lethbridge Herald Alberta Sport Development Centre Southwest (ASDC SW) continues to provide programs and resources for athletes during the COVID-19 pandemic.ASDC SW launched the VOLT@Home app in early May for athletes to train at home. The coaches at the High Performance Training Centre at the University of Lethbridge customize each eight-week training program based on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Football Alberta cancels summer provincial programs
By Jensen, Randy on May 16th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Football Alberta as been forced to cancel the majority of its provincial team programs for the summer of 2020. Football Canada announced Friday all events Football Alberta teams would have been participating in this summer have been cancelled due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Football Canada events that have been cancelled as of Friday ... Read More »
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