Local Sports

In one of the more action-packed affairs hosted by the Yorkton Regional High School, the gymnasium had more then a few kids out watching their senior boys basketball team.

The Yorkton Terriers were well-represented when the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League announced its 2010-'11 awards. Leading the way were team Captain Blaine Tendler and head coach Trent Cassan.

The Seventh Annual Abominable Snow Slam went by Saturday afternoon at Dr. Brass Elementary School.The martial arts showcase went on until about 6 p.m.

The Yukon Mens' Hockey Team made Canada Games history this year when they became the first territories team to defeat a province in hockey, and a former Yorkton Terrier was part of the huge win.

There are two scheduled volleyball tournaments coming up next month and a third in April, says Brent Brown, coach of the McSweeney Selects. This weekend, they are hosting a 15U tournament at the Gloria Hayden Centre, MC Knoll and St. Michael's.

A wrestling clinic took place not long ago at a Yorkton elementary school, and hopes are now there that it could help to launch a more detailed wrestling program which could be launched within the city at some point.

The Good Spirit Cross Country Ski Club hosted a first of its kind in the province, a night loppet called the Lamplighter Loppet.

The hours of operation for the Gloria Hayden Centre are as follows. Oct. 3-May 22, Monday-Friday 9-12 noon and 1-10 p.m. Saturday and Sundays, 12 noon-5 p.m. Please call 786-1776 for more information.

It's another frustrating end to the post season for the Yorkton Harvest. It came along on Monday night. The nemesis was the same as it was last year.

Outdoor skating rinks in Yorkton have been constructed are ready for use weather permitting. The rinks are located at: the Knights of Columbus Park, Heritage Heights, Silver Heights Park, Weinmaster Park, and Appleton Park.