The Yorkton Harvest Hockey Club is putting together a bid to host the Western Regional Hockey Championships in 2014. The tournament involves Midget AAA hockey teams from Saskatchewan, Manitoba and northern Ontario. Yorkton Harvest president Garth Simms said it will be Saskatchewan's turn to host the event and at least a couple other teams in Yorkton's league will likely apply to try and host. "We're working on a submission right now," quotes Simms.
Practices have started at the Gloria Hayden Centre for the Yorkton girls' softball team. The team is still looking for players. There are two scheduled practices remaining before the games begin. Taking place on Sunday afternoon April 15 and 22 from 3-5 p.m. Practice dates are available to anyone interested in playing and are available at no cost. There will be a registration date on March 28.
In preparation for the YESSA City Wide basketball tournament at the end of the month, St. Michael's will be playing two sets of games this week. Monday against MC Knoll and Tuesday against St. Alphonsus. Over the next two weeks, they will play St. Alphonsus again on April 16 and at Yorkdale Central Public School on April 18.
Due to snow hitting the Yorkton area over the Easter weekend, there will be a delay in the opening of the pro shop, restaurant and the driving range. The new date for opening is this Friday at 12 noon. Any questions or queries can be directed to the pro shop at 786-1711.
The Yorkton Minor Hockey Association will be celebrating the season just passed next Tuesday evening with their awards banquet. Players and coaches from 25 local teams will be recognized for various accomplishments. The celebration will be held inside the local curling rink and begins at 5:30 p.m., on April 17. Tickets are available by phoning Gina Flett at the minor hockey office at 783-5070 or at the Kinsmen Arena.
