Local Sports

The Ralph Klein Centre is hosting the Alberta Baton Twirling Association Provincial Championships this weekend from April 29 to May 1.

Local track and field athlete Andreas Troschke is ready for a big season after medalling at an elite invitational meet south of the border this month.

Grizzlys captain Jack Goranson will be skating for the York University Lions next season in Toronto. The Lions program had been eyeing the defenceman as early as October, watching several more games during the season.

The Sundre atom Huskies have every reason to hold their heads high following last month's provincials. The team not only won its zone to make provincials for the first time, but it also went on to become champions, said coach Ian Barnett.

The Sundre Curling Club welcomed to its recent annual open spiel some unique visitors who travelled thousands of kilometres to practise as much as possible ahead of a national competition in their home country.

For 20 years Innisfail residents have shown their support for Dean Turnquist and his road hockey tournament that raises money for a great cause.

The Innisfail Triathlon is still months away but athletes can get a head start on training this weekend.

Innisfail High School Badminton teams continue to excel. Several players and five of six teams brought home gold, silver or bronze medals at the Grade 10 -12 Area Badminton Championships in Sylvan Lake on April 12.

Rapids coach Graeme Gordon swam in his first provincial masters championship from April 2-3 at the Kinsmen Sports Centre in Edmonton, winning a handful of medals. Masters competitions take place in age groupings spanning five years.

Golfers are flocking to the Olds Central Highlands Golf Course, which opened earlier than ever this year (April 1), thanks to a warm winter and very successful techniques that keep greens in pretty good shape.