Local Sports

More than 70 Innisfail Minor Ball Association (IMBA) players and alumni gathered at the Arena ball diamond on a rainy June 18 to learn from their peers and to have fun.

The young ladies of summer are already laying claim to their own field of dreams.

It might be hard to believe, but the coach of the Olds Rapids Swim Club was actually “extremely nervous” when he returned to the water at a competitive level this season.

The Mountain View Mavericks Elite lacrosse team is once again in action this summer having just competed in the 2014 Canada Day Tournament in Calgary.

Special Olympics Olds and District will be sending nine athletes to provincial and national competitions in July.

Young football players will have the chance to train with collegiate coaches at a special camp held in Olds this month.From July 13 to 16, the 20th annual All Pro Football Camp will be held at Olds College.

The Innisfail Cyclones senior girls volleyball teams are already in next-semester country.

Lady golfers are taking over the Innisfail Golf Club on Tuesday nights. “Our Tuesday Ladies Night is growing,” said Jim Boomer, the club's head professional.

The Innisfail Yetti Junior B Tier II Lacrosse club will be hosting the 2nd Annual Dave Lorette Memorial game on June 27 at the Innisfail Arena.

The Innisfail Eagles are hosting their first-ever Sportsman Dinner on July 23 with flamboyant hockey personality Brian Burke headlining the event.