The Free Press, July 18, 2013 by Black Press Media Group

The Free Press, July 18, 2013

THE FREE PRESS Thursday, July 18, 2013

Sports

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Avalanche City victorious over Southern Alberta's best Flash Fury/Abby Lewtas Avalanche City Roller Girls

valanche City Roller Girls travelled to Lethbridge on Saturday to take on the best of Southern Alberta. The top players from Medicine Hat and Lethbridge joined forces to create Southern Alberta's 'all star' team and put the challenge out to the Fernie Roller Girls. ACRG answered the call! After East Kootenay Roller Derby League shortened their 2013 playing season, ACRG signed up for a number of other bouts with teams across British Columbia and Alberta. On Saturday ACRG lined up against the best of Southern Alberta. Unsure of the talent and teamwork of this new team, the girls approached the

game with determination to win. With a short bench of only nine skaters, ACRG dominated the first half, gaining lead jammer on almost every jam. This meant the Fernie girls racked up the points entering the second half in the lead and in control of the game. ACRG continued to dominate in the second half. They didn't let up the entire game, fighting it out until the very end. Despite being short on players ACRG ran away with the game defeating the Southern Alberta all stars 192 to 67. The win was a huge boost for the team who is only in its second year of competition. Southern Alberta's coach and team gave credit to the Avalanche City girls remarking how impressed they were with

the strength and hard work of the team. Last week ACRG travelled to Red Deer to play the Belladonnas, ranked in the top 10 of Canada. Despite their loss in this game, ACRG drew experience and lessons from the opportunity to play with one of Canada's best teams. ACRG's next games are closer to home. They face off against Creston in Cranbrook on July 27. The ladies will finally be back on home turf playing at the Fernie Memorial Arena against Kimberley on Sunday, July 28. It’s a make up game after the original game was cancelled due to the recent floods. Spectators come on out and cheer our Roller Girls on!

Golf results Submitted

vent: Low Gross from the Gold Tees

Attendance Prizes: Park Place draw: Kay Chesley Odessey Gift Certificate: Donna Miller Sleeve of Pinnacle Golf Balls: Kathy Jaeb Event Winners: 0-23: Bridget Hemsted 24-29: Shelley L'Estrange 30-35: Marilyn Ononfrychuk 36+: Marilyn Bruschetta Skins: Marilyn Onofrychuk, Patti Kuntz and Kay Chesley

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Forest Latimer Forest set a new record running the Lungbuster course in 36 minutes and 49 seconds. Way to run, Forest!

It was another beautiful day on the Fernie Golf Course with over 29 ladies coming out to support each other in a fun round of golf. A special welcome is extended to Michelle Hardy who joined the morning group for the first time. Honourable mention goes to Marilyn Onofrychuk and Patti Kuntz, both scored deuces on the course on Tuesday. Special thanks goes to the Ladies' Day sponsors including: The Best Western, Odyssey/Investia, Overwaitea, Park Place, The Tipple, Vitality Body and Mind, Fernie Chiropractic, Investor's Group and Freshies.

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