Local Sports

INNISFAIL – Soccer is one of several spring sports kids can't help being overjoyed to play. The Innisfail Minor Soccer Association began its season in early May and will continue until the end of June.

INNISFAIL – Two Innisfail High School badminton players finished the season on a golden note.

DIDSBURY -- Registration is complete for Didsbury baseball and girls' softball, and numbers have been increasing, say organizers.

CARSTAIRS - Hugh Sutherland School track athletes did very well recently in both junior and senior high competition.

DIDSBURY -- A group of young basketball players are working on their skills, practising and playing with the Didsbury FunTeam Basketball league. The league, which is in its fourth year, meets once a week at Westglen School in Didsbury.

Results for the three teams in the Mountain View Lacrosse Association were mixed over the past week or so. The Mavericks won both their games.

INNISFAIL – After more than 30 years Innisfail horseshoe players will be pitching their final season and holding their last tournament in its current long-standing location.

CARSTAIRS - Track and field athletes from Hugh Sutherland School (HSS) in Carstairs had a field day on May 15 at the Chinook's Edge divisional senior high track meet held at Westglen School in Didsbury.

DIDSBURY -- The Didsbury Jetz softball program is off to a good start with several teams performing well in league and tournament play. Jen Dawson, Jetz organizer, said the program has seven teams operating this year.

Until May 27, you can help set a fundraising record for Special Olympics Olds & District (SOOD). From now until that date, people can donate to the organization via Staples; in-store or online.