Centretown resident Liam Drozdz competed with the East Ottawa Generals tyke team this season in the club’s first ever bid for the National Capital Amateur Football Association championship.
Courtesy Ariana DrozdzLiam Drozdz poses with his medal at Carleton University on Nov. 3.
Month: November 2013
Athletes to energize after school study
Carleton University’s varsity sports council, in partnership with the City of Ottawa, is developing an after school program for kids that combines sports and homework help. The council hopes that starting in January parents can sign their kids up for this fitness and learning workshop run by Carleton athletes, at the McNabb Recreation Centre.
Viewpoint: Fitness freaks should leave the gym to save their money
Ottawa’s parks, paths, and community centres are often overlooked as places to get a complete workout, despite being more affordable and engaging than a gym membership.
Rideau Curling Club celebrates 125th birthday
One of Centretown’s most historic sporting associations, the Rideau Curling Club, is celebrating its 125th anniversary this month, with a reception honouring the club’s ties to the evolution of the sport in Canada.
Alison Mah, Centretown News(From left) Stephen Wallace, secretary to the Governor General and Kevin Goheen, Rideau Curling Club president, help an actor playing Sir Sandford Fleming unveil the Balmoral Tartan.