ARTHUR – The province is providing the Township of Wellington North and the Arthur Area Curling Club (AACC) with $251,485 in funding through the Ministry of Sport’s Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund (CSRIF).
Sports
Centre Wellington Minor Lacrosse Association’s U9 Local League hold end of season tournament
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Centre Wellington Minor Lacrosse Association’s U9 Local League wrapped up its season with a tournament on June 22.
Fergus Highland Rugby Club’s U18 girls team celebrate big win
FERGUS – The Fergus Highland Rugby Club’s U18 girls team struck gold during the club’s celebration of women and girls in a match against North Halton on June 25.
Norwell District Secondary School girls slo-pitch team compete at Slo-Pitch Festival
WINDSOR – On June 9 and 10, the Norwell District Secondary School girls slo-pitch team competed in the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Association’s (OFSAA) Slo-Pitch Festival in Windsor.
Ariss teen competes in Mini Moto GP Canadian series
ARISS – Eric Sergi has his eyes on the prize as he competes in the 2025 FIM (Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme) Mini Moto GP Canadian series.
Special Olympics bocce ball team wins gold at provincial championship
OTTAWA – The Special Olympics bocce ball team from Wellington Heights Secondary School (WHSS) has brought home gold medals from the provincial championships.
WCDSB students compete in baseball tournament
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Students in Grades 6 through 8 participated in a baseball tournament on May 27.
Aussie Steelers fastball team coming to Milverton
MILVERTON – People in Milverton are set to open their homes to players and team officials from the Aussie Steelers, the defending world champion fastball team, later this month.
Students from Gorge Karate participated in IMGKA Canadian Championships
ELORA – Students from Gorge Karate participated in the IMGKA Canadian Championships on May 25 at Elora Public School.
St. John Catholic School hosts and wins county schools baseball tournament
ARTHUR – St. Mary Catholic School from Elora competed against St. John Catholic School from Arthur on May 29 in the county schools baseball tournament in Arthur.
Soccer season underway
FERGUS – The Fergus Elora District Soccer club is up and running. The club’s Under 3 program started recently, with little house league players filling the Victoria Park fields in Fergus and the South Ridge Park fields in Elora.
WHSS Wolverines celebrate lacrosse season
MOUNT FOREST – The Wellington Heights Boys Lacrosse Team had another great season of lacrosse, finishing the newly formed District 4/10 league in 3rd place this season with 5 wins and 3 losses for a total of 10 points.
Centre Wellington District High School hosts CWOSSA Lacrosse championship
FERGUS – The CWOSSA Lacrosse championship took place on May 26 at Centre Wellington District High School in Fergus.
Sunflower Open Golf Tournament returns
GUELPH – Grab your golf clubs because Hospice Wellington is set to host its 5th annual Sunflower Open in memory of Darryl Guthrie, on Aug. 19.
Centre Wellington U11 Riverhawks field lacrosse team wins Ontario Lacrosse Association U11 C Provincial Championship
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Centre Wellington U11 Riverhawks field lacrosse team brought home the Ontario Lacrosse Association U11 C Provincial Championship banner and gold medals on May 18 in Brampton.