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West Kootenay Avalanche emerge victorious in two spring tournaments

West Kootenay Avalanche emerge victorious in two spring tournaments

“The result was a perfect spring season and lifelong friendships for the boys,” says coach Adams.
Nelson twins to compete at junior world vaulting championship

Nelson twins to compete at junior world vaulting championship

Selina and Julia Kromer-Anton train at Blewett’s Koot-Neigh club
West Kootenay Muay Thai fighter wins by KO at Mega Show in L.A.

West Kootenay Muay Thai fighter wins by KO at Mega Show in L.A.

West Kootenay fighter Charles Bisset captured two world Muay Thai titles with a second round KO
In Nelson, a punching bag once used by Muhammad Ali hangs in place of honour

In Nelson, a punching bag once used by Muhammad Ali hangs in place of honour

Here’s how the bag ended up at Yom Chi Martial Arts
Renowned TaeKwon-Do master visits Creston’s Dragon Martial Arts Academy

Renowned TaeKwon-Do master visits Creston’s Dragon Martial Arts Academy

On March 28, members of the Dragon Martial Arts Academy (Creston’s Taekwon-Do school) received a visit from 8th degree black belt, Tom Thurston. He is a born and raised Creston resident, former gold-winning national team member, and the first Canadian black belt under 9th degree black belt and pioneer of Taekwon-Do, Grandmaster C.K. Choi.
Creston’s Jiu-Jitsu club earns 8 gold medals in Kootenay Submission Series 6

Creston’s Jiu-Jitsu club earns 8 gold medals in Kootenay Submission Series 6

Combat Fitness was happy to see competition growing across the Kootenays
Creston Judo Club goes to BC Winter Games

Creston Judo Club goes to BC Winter Games

The young athletes came home proud of their personal successes
New Nelson climbing gym will start construction in 2025

New Nelson climbing gym will start construction in 2025

Nelson Climbing Association updated city council on plans March 28
B.V. Nitehawks complete comeback with thrilling Game 7 OT victory over Thundercats

B.V. Nitehawks complete comeback with thrilling Game 7 OT victory over Thundercats

Kaleb Percival scored the overtime winner and Connor Stojan stopped 47 shots in 3-2 Nitehawks win
KIJHL: Beaver Valley Nitehawks shut out Thundercats

KIJHL: Beaver Valley Nitehawks shut out Thundercats

B.V. Nitehawks shut down the Thundercats offence with 4-0 victory in Game 5 of Neil Murdoch final