Sports

Organizers gearing up for Cyswog’n’Fun triathlon this weekend.

The Nelson team finished first at championships in Kelowna.

Thankfully our area provides both naturally occurring and city provided facilities making it easy to enjoy the summer.

The Kootenay squad finished fifth overall, despite it being the best result ever for a soccer team from the Kootenays at the games.

The group played four games on Monday, six games on Tuesday and then needed to play a seventh game to break a tie with southern Ontario.

Matt Hughes, who was hired by the Leafs in May, resigned on Saturday. The team is seeking a replacement.

Last week, the Nelson Italian Canadian Society played host to Bocce players from Nelson, Trail and Cranbrook.

BC Hockey Hall of Fame ceremony takes place Friday, July 25 in Penticton.

While he was there, Southam attended technical and practical sessions with referees from across the province.

Showdown between top two clubs ends up 13-3 in A Division final.