Local Sports

Increased funding for athletes and sports research to give Canadians an edge

Last minute registration expected for bike park’s last bash

The Whistler Blackcomb Foundation’s Telus Mountain Valley Golf Classic last Friday raised over $50,000, with all proceeds going towards the Squamish Health Care Foundation to purchase surgical equipment for theSquamish Hospital.

Whistler’s Morgan Titus placed second in the Grouse Grind Mountain Run this past Sunday, Sept. 23, climbing 853 metres over just 2.9 km of trail in just 27 minutes and 33 seconds.

When Aaron Heidt crossed the finish line of Sunday’s Rubble Creek Classic he asked the volunteers, “is that it?” He just missed his goal of breaking the two-hour mark on the 26 km course, but like a lot of runners he expected a jog to the finish afte

Duncan Munro, Sarah O’Byrne do all Month of Pain events

Squamish team to open season at Brennan Park on Friday

The 2007 Philadelphia Flyers could easily be one of the most Canadian teams in the NHL this season. Of the 23 players on the roster so far this season, 16 hail from Canada.

Max Plaxton’s mountain bike season wrapped up on a high note Saturday with a convincing win in the Pro Elite category of the Cheakamus Challenge Fall Classic.

The Whistler Men’s Hockey League is in the process of recruiting new players for the 2007-08 season for both the “A” League and Recreational League, and is holding some initial tryouts next week.