A driven, determined Comox Valley Kickers rugby team ran onto the field to face the league-leading Velox Valhallians on Sunday.

Mt. Washington Ski Club competitors turned in strong performances when they hosted the Teck B.C. Provincials at Mount Washington on the weekend.

Organizers of the Van Isle 360 International Yacht Race say TELUS has come on board as the new title sponsor of the 2011 event.

The Comox Valley Special Olympics swim team recently hosted a swim meet with teams from Port Alberni, Oceanside, Cowichan Valley and Powell River competing.

The Canadian Yachting Association Rolex Awards Night was a rewarding time for Rob Douglas, who was named 2010 Coach of the Year.

Sixteen people from the Comox Valley Skating Club, including coach Dawn Ladret, seven skaters along with several parents and family members, travelled to Cranbrook last week for the Pacific STARSkate Provincial Figure Skating Championships.

Grade 8 and 9 basketball players in the Comox Valley are advised that North Island Basketball BC elite camps will be held in April.

Spring is arriving, and that means Thunderball Basketball for Grade 4 to 7 boys and girls is coming up. The Thunderball league has over 20 years of tradition that includes almost 40 coaches every year. Many of the coaches are G.P Vanier high school students who look forward to working with their younger counterparts and enhancing their skill in this worldly game. There are parents who help as well, and students from our other high schools will coach.