Curling at Risk as Sponsorship and Time Strain Hit Game
Columnist Jack Ingomarnes laments curling's decline amid sponsor withdrawals and shifting leisure trends. He notes Seagram's pullout from mixed curling, Strathcona's ice changes, and a plea for quicker, more engaging play to attract funders and players before the season ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seagram's
Seagram’s
Strathcona
Highlander
Fort Rouge
St. Vital
MCA
Curling Association
Hawaii
Miami Beach
Mazatlan
Curling
Armwrestling Returns to Carling O Keefe Event
Doug Fowler and Eldon Montgomery organize this year’s armwrestling at Barley Barrel Kinsmen Hall after last year in Memorial Arena. Past champions Cindy Berg Fred Dunn Ken Magnowski Davey Jones are expected to return as crowd favorites with new prizes and a media kickoff to boost community participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carling-O’keefe
Memorial Arena
Fare
Cindy Berg
Fred Dunn
Ken Magnowski
Davey Jones
Eldon Montwrestling
Carling O'Keefe
Doug Fowler
Eldon Montgomery
University Volleyball Comes to Russell in October Clash
The University of Winnipeg Wesmen and the University of Saskatchewan Huskies will meet in Russell on Friday October 15. Wesmen coach Mike Burchaba leads a top Canadian team with Bernice Bowley slated to play. Saskatchewan, twice national champions, is coached this year by Don Smith. A public clinic for local players runs 6:30 to 7:20 pm, followed by the 8:00 pm university match. Tickets available through the school, players, or Recreational office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Winnipeg Wesmen
University of Saskatchewan Huskies
Russell
Wesmen
Canada
Mike Burchaba
Bernice Bowley
Pratt
University of Saskatchewan
Don Smith
Mark Tennant
University of Winnipeg
Wesman
Pratt School
Mike Burchak
Winnipeg West
Rossburn
Rick Lane
Russell Tennis Club Hosts Inaugural Regional Tournament
Parkland Tennis Association and Russell and District Tennis Club host their first tournament at Russell courts this weekend with events in Men and Ladies Singles and Doubles plus Mixed Doubles. Officials and members promote local tennis development as clubs enter their first operational year. Other community sports include an arm wrestling event October 9 at Russell Kinsmen Hall with weight classes and a $2 entry fee, and a University versus Varsity girls volleyball doubleheader on October 15 at Senior High Gym featuring Winnipeg Wesman and Saskatchewan Huskies with proceeds to the Senior High Volleyball girls. Fitness courses and promotional signs at Russell venues also drive facility development, with a note of upcoming holidays September 27 to October 1.
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Parkland ' S Tennis Association
Russell and District Tennis Club
Russell Tennis Courts
Parkland Tennis Association
Russell & District Tennis Club
Russell and District
Dale Scott
Judy Preston
Virginia Beelaert
Terry Jackson
Denis Deschamps
Doug Fowler
Jack Dow
Ed Thom
Parkland — Tennis Association
Beef & Bailey
Eldon Montgomery
Russell Kinsmen Hall
Russell
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Jack
Ingomarnes
Mona
Parkland Tennis A ‘and
Jackie Clement
Spike Keeper
Ares
Armwrestling
Ball Park
Russell Memorial Arena
Russel
Peter Velechenko
Fitness Canada
The
Canadian Association For Health, Physical Education ,and Recreation
Cahper
Nada
Laurier W
Journal Towers
South
Ottawa
Ont
Judy Russin
Hogdson
Esso
Foxwarren
RCMP
St. Lazare
Whitewall
Tom Liddtoe
Puerto Rico
BHS Custom Spraying Ltd
Russell, Man
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