Local Sports

Believe it or not, by May 1st the snow is expected to be gone from city fields. At least that's the hope of Prince George Disc Sports, the people responsible for bringing Ultimate Frisbee to the city.

After six months of training and countless left-handed laps of arena ice, three members of the Prince George Blizzard Speed Skating Club wrapped up their short-track season over the weekend at the Canada West nationals in Lethbridge, Alta.

Lavanna Laass has picked a right time to peak. After admitting to slow start to the first half of her judo season in the fall, she's been dominant on the mats the last half, winning six medals at three major tournaments.

Kayla Gordon's first season of university basketball officially ended Feb. 15 – and what a season it was.

Todd Harkins has his hockey bag packed and on Friday he's heading for Toronto.

Players who want to get into the swing with the Spruce City Minor Boys Fastball Association will have the chance to sign up tonight. Registration for the new season will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. at the College of New Caledonia in room 1-723.

The Northern Eagles hope to soar to new heights as they enter their second season in the B.C. Football Conference Tier 2 junior league. After their maiden flight in 2013, where they posted a 1-5 record, the Eagles are a year older and wiser.

At the Western Canadian taekwon-do championships, Team B.C.'s medal hopes in junior men's sparring will depend largely on local athletes. The team, which will compete in Warman, Sask.

As a youngster, Bjorger Pettersen conquered cross-country ski trails. After he moved with his family from Norway to Prince George in 1953, Pettersen won the northern B.C.

Since 2009, PGSS has recognized the school's sport history on its wall of fame. It's once again putting the call out to recognize past athletic achievements by former Polars who will be honoured at its athletics banquet in mid-June.