All Entries in the "Sports & Recreation" Category
Grapes of Wrath obstacle mud run set for August
The Grapes of Wrath obstacle mud run will see another year of partnerships in support of local hospitals and the Cancer Society. The Hastings Prince Edward and Brighton Cancer Society, the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation and the Trenton Memorial Hospital Foundation announced the second annual Grapes of Wrath obstacle mud run is set […]
Youngest angler snags largest fish at Kids and Cops derby
The youngest and shortest angler caught the largest fish at Saturday’s Kids and Cops fishing derby at the Bloomfield Millpond. The trophy went to Knox Stevens, 16mos, who caught an eight-inch catfish with some help from his dad, Eddie. Ethan Stasko won the trophy for catching the most fish, at two – a catfish and […]
Easy ways to exercise when you have no time
By Kathy McAlpine Terpstra One of the biggest “excuses” I hear about not exercising is that “I have no time”. In this busy world, we get bogged down in all of the “have-to’s” of adult life. What if I told you that you could build exercise into your day and not have to find the […]
Sun shines on 35th fishing weekend
The opening weekend of fishing season saw about 4,000 anglers drop their lines in the 35th annual Trenton Kiwanis Walleye World Fishing Derby. The biggest walleye, weighing in at 12.88 pounds, was caught by Ryan Tropea, who won a boat, motor, trailer and accessories valued at $22,000. Second place winner Roch Desjardins was close behind, […]
Picton marina open for derby – but no fuel
Boaters and anglers will have access to the Picton marina and boat launch for the opening of walleye season this weekend but no fuel will be available. The County and M.A. Barr Service Station Maintenance Ltd. have ensured the marina parking lot and boat launch are safe, secure, and useable for the weekend which it […]
Anglers asked to be vigilant as police continue search for two missing men
The Tyendinaga Police Service and the Napanee Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police are appealing to area anglers and boaters heading out for this weekend’s opening of Walleye season, and the fishing derby, to remain vigilant as the search continues for two missing Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory men who were reported missing on Sunday, April 26th. […]
Dolphins swim for medals at Ottawa
Five swimmers from the Quinte Dolphins swim team attended meets in Ottawa earlier this month for the team’s first long course meet of the season. The swimmers competed at Carleton University and finished the weekend at the Nepean Sports Complex. Leading the team in points was 15-year-old Abby Taylor, from South Bay. Taylor placed in […]
County Clippers ends season with gold medal tourney win
The County Clippers U14 boys team were golden this past weekend in Hamilton at the Blessed Sacrament Tournament. “We won all five games en route to the championship and defeated Milton 48-37 in the final,” said coach Rob Garden. “Overall, our defence kept all opponents under 40 points which speaks very highly about our focus […]
Break out the skates on March Break
The Picton and Wellington arenas are hosting public skating events to provide adults, children and families the opportunity to enjoy the great Canadian past-time of ice skating. No assistive devices (chairs, strollers, pylons, etc.) are allowed except for persons with physical challenges. Children 5 years of age and under must wear helmet and be accompanied […]
PECI girls hockey OFSAA Consolation Champions
Story by Mike Pothier, Photos by Michelle Pothier PECI’s Panther Girls Hockey players are OFSAA Consolation Champions, defeating the Jean Vanier Storm (Collingwood) 4-2 in the championship game today. The Panther trio of Cailey Jones, Sam Ward and Brooke Jackson were on fire again and dominated the Storm in the offensive end. Cailey scored two […]
