Local Sports

Alan Alderson loves a good test. For that reason and others, he wanted to be the new head coach of the UNBC Northern Timberwolves men's soccer team. More than 35 people applied for the job and Alderson was the successful candidate.

Son sprinted past father this weekend. Steve Matyas finished the annual The Gathering five-kilometre run/walk, hosted by the Prince George Roadrunners Club on Sunday in a time of 18 minutes, 38 seconds, while son Zach completed the race in 18:36.

Alan Alderson is the new head coach of the UNBC Northern Timberwolves men's soccer team.

Tan lines, not bluelines, were in Prince George Cougars' assistant coach Jason Becker's mind when he received the news from Hockey Canada.

This year's WolfPack volleyball camp will use two dens. The fifth annual camp, hosted by the Thompson Rivers University men's volleyball team, is expanding to two venues to allow for more athletes to attend.

When the 2012 Canadian judo championship kicks into gear July 5-8 in Toronto, Prince George clubs will be well represented. The competition categories at the national championship include senior, masters, under-15, under-17 and under-20.

Robert "Bo" Hedges is prepping to lead the Canadian men's wheelchair basketball team back to the top of the podium at the 2012 Paralympic Games in London, Aug. 29 to Sept. 9.

This summer, the BID Group Grays will swing for a B.C. title on their home diamond. In their quest for a championship, they'll take an important developmental step this weekend.

Local volleyball players will get the chance to practice with the the pros. From Aug. 20-24, Impact Volleyball Camp will stop in Prince George for court sessions at the College of New Caledonia.

Masson stopping shots in senior lacrosse