Yukon North Of Ordinary

Sports archive for May 16, 2012

Strong winds, cold weather and local summer leagues

May 16, 2012 at 2:00 pm

Whitehorse soccer pitches, baseball fields, golf courses and trails have been busy this week as several leagues opened their 2012 summer seasons in less than favourable conditions.

Homegrown talent prevails at Yukon-Alaska Challenge

May 15, 2012 at 2:30 pm

Local table tennis players were back on their paddles this weekend for the fifth running of the Yukon-Alaska Challenge.

Minor soccer results

May 15, 2012 at 2:25 pm

U10 division:

Run for Mom celebrates 14th year with annual race

May 14, 2012 at 2:29 pm

Run for Mom celebrated its 14th year on Sunday morning, as supporters gathered at the S.S. Klondike for the annual event.

Kluane Chilkat Bike Relay sold out

May 14, 2012 at 1:32 pm

For the first time in the 20 year history of the Kluane Chilkat International Bike

MacKenzie Downing: the race of her career and lessons learned

May 11, 2012 at 2:32 pm

On March 27, MacKenzie Downing took her place at the end of lane five at Piscine Parc Olympique, Montreal’s Olympic pool.

Mountain bikers begin summer season with CMBC race

May 10, 2012 at 2:18 pm

The Contagious Mountain Biking Club (CMBC) began their summer season on Tuesday night as riders took to the Chadburn Lake trails for the Yukon Brewing Twoonie Race.

Zach Bell preparing for Summer Olympics

May 10, 2012 at 2:15 pm

Watson Lake cyclist Zach Bell has been named to the shortlist of Canadian athletes being considered for the omnium event at the 2012 London Summer Olympics.

Female hockey duo become part of Yukon history

May 9, 2012 at 2:29 pm

Tamara Greek and Jocelyn Wynnyk have played their way into the annals of Yukon hockey lore.

Cyclists battle brutal weather in Yukon River Road Race

May 8, 2012 at 2:56 pm

VeloNorth began their competitive cycling season with a thrilling finish on Sunday afternoon.