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PECI honours its outstanding athletes
Prince Edward Collegiate Institute athletes shone on the stage of the Regent Theatre Wednesday night as they were honoured for individual and team efforts in sports this year. “Athletics is a special part of our school because it’s an opportunity for us to extend the classroom into an area where lessons can be learned of […]
Kids of Steel swim, bike and run to victory
An early morning downpour and occasional rain showers didn’t stop 235 participants from shining at the annual County Kids of Steel triathlon Sunday morning. This year marked the triathlon’s 10th year in Picton, with the largest number of participants from Prince Edward County at 74 kids. Belleville had the second largest amount of participants at […]
PECI tennis doubles team at OFSSA
UPDATE: The girls doubles team fought a good fight but lost their two matches at OFSSA, 4-8 and 6-8. “Everyone had a great time and enjoyed the experience,” said coach Dave Inch. “In their downtime they took in some of the sites of Toronto including the Ripley’s Aquarium and a Jay’s game.” UPDATE MAY 26 – […]
County Clippers awards honour players, coaches and volunteers
Players, coaches and volunteers with the County Clippers rep basketball program were honoured at an awards banquet this week in Wellington. The rep program offers opportunities over the house league play, with a focus on skill and team development. Teams play six to 10 exhibition games against other O.B.A affiliated clubs in the area and […]
Panthers win COSSA baseball gold! Heading to OFSAA
UPDATE: PECI’s baseball team is heading to OFSAA after Tuesday’s COSSA win against Crestwood. The Boys Baseball East Regionals are set for Wed-Thurs June 1-2 at Aurora and Newmarket fields. COSSA baseball finals Tuesday begin at 9:30am in Wellington. Game one will be PECI Panthers vs St. Peter’s of Peterborough. Game 2 will be the […]
10th Annual County Kids of Steel Triathlon – focus on family fun
The annual County Kids of Steel Triathlon is cooking up a celebration for its 10th year in the County of developing healthy family relationships involving generations in the community. Organizer Michelle Pothier says it’s those generations of participants who play a role in the event that makes it an annual favourite over the past decade. […]
Registration open for more mud, more pain – Grapes of Wrath III
There will still be mud, there will be more pain and participants will never be the same. Can you and your team handle it? Registration is now open for the third annual Grapes of Wrath Stomp and Romp Survival Race hosted at Hillier Creek Estates Winery. Competitors are encouraged to secure their spots at the […]
More sticks than fish, but all fun at Bloomfield Kids Derby
Youngsters fishing at the Bloomfield Millpond were all prize winners this weekend. While trophies were presented to all those who caught fish, all the young anglers received participant medallions. Those who needed a fishing pole or worms received them, thanks to donations from the host Bloomfield and Hallowell Recreation Committee, Home Hardware and the Kids […]
Derby winners reel in big prizes
Thousands of anglers cast to catch top prizes in the 36th annual Kiwanis Walleye World Fishing Derby. The biggest walleye, at 12.89lbs, won Richard Durston a boat, motor, trailer and acessories valued at $30,000. David Chong’s pike, weighing in at 14.57lbs won him a boat, motor, trailer and accessories valued at $12,750. Junior Walleye winner Nolan […]
Fishing season opens with high hopes to catch big prizes – LIVE LEADERBOARD
The opening weekend of fishing season expects to see more than 4,000 anglers cast for the chance to win prizes in the annual Walleye World Fishing Derby. At one minute into Saturday morning morning, pike and pickerel season and the 36th annual derby hosted by local Kiwanis clubs are officially open. Fish to beat from […]
