Central Okanagan High School Coach of the Year
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Ryan Watters.ca proudly presents the search for the Second Annual High School Coach of the Year. Each high school in the Central Okanagan will have one representative from their school nominated by Monday May 27th. Then the voting will begin! The public will be allowed to “stuff” the ballot box and vote as many times as they wish. Show that school spirit and vote your coach as the High School Coach ...
Staying Home
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Kelowna Christian product Ryan Linttell has committed to playing for Heat men’s basketball coach Pete Guarasci this upcoming season. A 6-foot 4 multi-sport athlete, Linttell won provincial gold in both volleyball and basketball and will come to the Heat with a winning pedigree, while also adding depth and versatility on the wing. “I’d have to say my greatest strength is my versatility,” Linttell said, “I can shoot from the outside or ...
It’s a YES for UBCO
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What a day for UBC Okanagan on Thursday, as they officially became the 14th member of Canada West. Not much will change for the basketball and volleyball teams, as they have been playing at the Canada West level for the past two seasons. The change will be noticed for the soccer program as they will be the next sport to play in Canada West beginning in September of 2014. The option ...
Former Sun Players Drafted
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It was a good day for Okanagan Sun football on Monday, as two former players were selected in the Canadian Football League Draft. In the sixth round the BC Lions picked defensive back Matt Walker who played one season with the Sun before moving onto UBC. The Vernon native played the 2011 season with the Sun not only at safety but would returns some kicks as well. On May 29 Walker ...
City of Kelowna’s Female Athlete of the Year
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It's been a season few have had, but it's been a reality for UBC Okanagan golfer Jen Woods. The fifth year player helped the Heat win a national gold medal in the fall, the school's first golf gold medal and only second national championship banner. Since winning the gold Woods has won a number of individual awards including a Sport Hero Award, a Provincial All-Star, named the co-Female Athlete of the ...
City of Kelowna Male Athlete of the Year
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After a national gold medal, track and field star Rostam Turner was named the City of Kelowna`s Civic Male Athlete of the Year for 2012. Following high school graduation in June, Turner will attend the University of Toronto in the fall and continue to train and reach his Olympic dreams. Ryan talks with Turner following his acceptance of the Male Athlete of the Year award on Wednesday night. [soundcloud url="http://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/90401963" params="" width=" 100%" ...
Golden Madison Bowey
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Kelowna Rockets defenceman Madison Bowey played a key role in Team Canada's U18 world hockey championship gold medal in Russia. The Rockets D-Man scored the game tying goal in the gold medal game against the USA in the second period. Bowey would log the most ice time for team Canada, picking up where he left off with the Rockets and their playoff run. Ryan talks withe Bowey about the tournament and the ...
Peter Wilkins – Kelowna Aqua Jets
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Three swimmers from the Kelowna Aqua Jets program will compete for Team BC this year in the long course season. Katie Dunlop (14), Josh Zakala (14) and Cameron Feil (15) performed very well at a meet in Kamloops, which won them a spot on Team BC. The head coach of the Aqua Jets program is Peter Wilkins and he talks with Ryan about the three swimmers. [soundcloud url="http://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/89813880" params="" width=" 100%" height="166" iframe="true" ...
Talented Heat Trio
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It has been quite a busy past few weeks for Heat head coach Claire Paterson, but her efforts on the recruiting trail have paid off big dividends for UBC Okanagan women’s soccer program, as she was able to secure three prized recruits to add more talent to her program in 2013. Haylee Lakovic (Striker, Kelowna, BC) A local soccer standout from Mount Boucherie Secondary School, Haylee Lakovic has decided to call Kelowna ...
Roberto Alomar Coming Back to Kelowna
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The Kelowna Falcons are proud to welcome the Toronto Blue Jays back to Kelowna and Elks Stadium August 22-24, 2013 part of their Blue Jays Honda Super Camps. Be a part of the #1 baseball camp in Canada! The Toronto Blue Jays are partnering with Baseball Canada to bring amateur players, the Blue Jays Honda Super Camps! This three-day camp offer children ages 9-16 – of all abilities – the ultimate ...
