Local Sports

The Holdfast Trappers came out on top over the weekend at the 2012 SBA Senior AA Provincial baseball championships at Jubilee Park. The Trappers slipped by the Marysburg Royals by a 4-2 final to claim the title.

The Yorkton Storm Speed Swim Club presented it's annual awards at its recent year end barbecue.

The Health Foundation Charity Road Race, one of the biggest events taking place in Yorkton over the summer months, is scheduled for Aug. 19 at 7:30 a.m.

The Regina Thunder of the Prairie Junior Football Conference had a tune up in Yorkton over the long weekend in preparation for their 2012 season opener this week at home against Edmonton, says head coach Erwin Klempner.

It's quite the week for sports on the national and international scene. A quick look at the list shows there's women's soccer, CFL football, NFL football, and Junior hockey.

The opening ceremonies for the 2012 Saskatchewan Summer games were held last Sunday at Meadow Lake's Pine Ridge Ford Theatre in Lions Park to welcome 1900 athletes representing nine districts in the province.

The Yorkton Canoe and Kayak Club (YCKC) turns its focus to hosting the Developmental Regatta on Aug. 18, at York Lake Regional Park.

In terms of design golf discs have subtle differences which often make huge differences in flight patterns and on-course performance. That said most discs look very much alike as well. Even among putters few designs push the envelope too far.

The Ladies Open golf tournament is coming Aug. 13 at Deer Park golf course. Entries can be mailed to the Deer Park Ladies club, 12 Dunning Bay, Yorkton, SK S3N 3X1. Please make cheques payable to the Deer Park Ladies Club.

The Yorkton Speed Swim Club has just returned from the 2012 Saskatchewan Summer Games in Meadow Lake, says coach Tonia Vermette. The Parkland Valley swimming team has combined for a total of 14 medals.