The Robson Valley Community Centre was abuzz with activity this past weekend. The Annual Ladies Curling Bonspiel and the Old Timers Hockey Tournament returned after a two-year absence. Approximately 200 participants and many more spectators enjoyed three days of activity and socializing.
The 16 team bonspiel was brought to you by the letter F and teams did not disappoint with the variety of creative F themed costumes.
This pretty in pink team flew away with not only best costume award (the theme was the letter F), but also the recognition of being the first knockout of the ladies bonspiel in McBride last weekend. Above L-R Carla Trask, Katharina McNaughton, Sarah Lukens and Kerry McNaughton. /SUBMITTEDThis crew of flight attendants rolled up for each of their games with a suitcase in tow. Tracy Yetter, Bea Hickerty and Dawn Hickerty (along with 4th, Paisley Trask) finished second in the C Final. /ANDREA ARNOLDThe Fireflies lit up the tournaments taking 1st place in the B final. Tracey Findley, Shelly Cousineau, Kim McNaughton and Shirley Lirette may have been hard to identify under their googly eyes and antennae, but they stayed warm. /ANDREA ARNOLDThese four decided to represent four very well known fast food restaurants.Angela Zummack, Christa Barnes, Wendy Blanchette and Lori Kimpton finished the tournament 2nd in the A Final. /ANDREA ARNOLD
Bonspiel Results 1st in A – Cathy Sauer (from Clearwater) 2nd in A – Christa Barnes 3rd in A – Laura Van Dijk
1st in B – Shirley Lirette 2nd in B – Rita Aspeslet 3rd in B – Michelle Gredling
1st in C – Shelley Graffunder (from Clearwater) 2nd in C – Dawn Hickerty 3rd in C – Laura-Lea Peck
First Knockout – Katharina McNaughton Best Dressed Team – The Flamingos Best Bonspieler – Jan Bratton
Hockey Results Rankings for this tournament are not as one would expect. There are point values given for winning each period as well as the winner of a shoot out during each game.
The McBride Oldtimers went undefeated in game play, but that did not secure them a first place finish.
The McBride Oldtimers played the PG team, River Edge in the final game of the tournament. Winning the game by a margin of 1 goal. /ANDREA ARNOLDOldtimer goalie Andrew Hubbell prepares himself to make the save, and also take the impact of the sliding River Edge player headed for him. /ANDREA ARNOLD
