Sports

Summerland’s Kristi Richards, a two-time Olympic mogul skier, has announced her retirement from the Canadian Freestyle Ski team.

The 2012 Summer Olympics will have started in London but it is also mid-summer here in the Okanagan and a time when our area flourishes.

Top endurance athletes from around the world will be in the South Okanagan and Similkameen for the Ultraman Canada event.

It will be a weekend of fast downhill rides as longboarders compete in the Giant’s Head Free-ride this weekend.

TriPower Triathlon Club’s training camps are in full swing.

The Pinnacles girls soccer team capped off their season by winning gold at the provincials.

We are now into full swing summer and enjoying the many water opportunities that are available in the Okanagan.

I have the honour of working with CTV for the London 2012 Olympic Games as the swimming commentator.

The Summerland Steam Junior B Hockey Club, held its summer recruiting camp this past weekend at the arena.

Swimmer wins four medals in five freestyle events at provincial championships.