The first annual Bobby Boyce Memorial Sports Scholarship Fund-raising Dinner is April 18, 4-6 p.m., at American Legion Post 163. The event is open to Post 163 members and guests. Proceeds will go to the Bobby Boyce Memorial Sports Scholarship Fund.
Clouds roiled in the skies above San Juan Golf & Country Club. But Jordyn Taylor shook off the chill of this Marchuary day to sink a long putt on the No. 3 and maintain his par streak. His response? “It’s been a bit of a bumpy start, but we’ll get this train rolling.” And roll he did — to a 1-under 34 to help lead the Friday Harbor Wolverines to a 215-265 win over La Conner, March 24.
Skagit Valley has a new team and ended up on the losing end in a 9-0 contest March 24 in Friday Harbor. But the Flyers, outscored 22-6 in two games, still had something to teach the San Juan Dragons.
Island Rec may contract with the school district to fund the sports program: baseball, basketball, cheerleading, football, golf, softball, tennis, track, volleyball and wrestling. An update on funding the athletic program for 2009-10 will be provided at the San Juan Island School Board meeting tonight at 6 at Friday Harbor High School. The meeting is open to the public.
Although the team was down in numbers because of illness and scheduling conflicts, Coach Darrin Scheffer believes the Wolverines are off to a great start. “Our kids will gain valuable experience during this week that will allow them to see and experience a lot of track in a short time period,” he said. “When the dust settles, we will have an opportunity to see which events best fit our talents and skills.”
San Juan Islands Audubon is partnering with Skylark Birding and Nature Tours to bring birding classes to the islands. So, dust off your binoculars and get ready to enjoy the sounds of spring. Sign up for more than one class and get a Good Student Discount.
The signs of spring are everywhere, which means that now is the time to sign your co-ed softball team up for Island Rec’s summer league. This is a nine-week summer league, with games played on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, for women and men 15 years and older.
Island Rec is offering a three-day afternoon mini day camp for elementary age youth. Games, arts and crafts and trips around the island are planned to keep everyone entertained all afternoon. On April 9, participants will head to Orcas Island to play at the Funhouse.
The San Juan Island School Board’s agenda Wednesday includes an Update on Funding Athletic Program for 2009-10. The agenda indicates the item will be discussed only; no decision is expected to be made.
The Friday Harbor Wolverines soccer team is off to a tough season start. With only 12 players and two seniors, that was to be expected. But despite the losses, the young team is showing a positive attitude in the face of defeat — a sign of discipline and maturity, Coach Andy Duke said.
A roaring campfire and singfest in 30-degree weather on a remote island. What could be better? That’s the way the Friday Harbor Sailing Club started its 2009 cruising season last weekend. Six sailboats and one motorboat (ugh) moored alongside the float in Prevost Harbor, Stuart Island, and one anchored out.
The San Juan Dragons were looking to shake off two season-opening losses. The North County Cavaliers found themselves the unwitting victims. Saturday, the Dragons turned their season around with an 8-2 win at home under sunny skies.
Friday Harbor bested the elements and Darrington to bag 4-out-of-5 matches and a victory at home Friday in the season opener. Junior Hannah Snow and sophomore Jenny Dunn netted an impressive 8-2 win in No. 1 doubles and set a tone for their teammates to follow.