Maureen and Susie Armstrong are a powerful combination in the water—they are an intense influence behind Immaculata High School’s best ever women’s water polo team.
Sister act fuels Saints
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Friendship gives edge to Immaculata as playoffs begin
By Vanessa Lee
They practice four hours a week, play games twice a week and travel to tournaments on the weekends.
Add it all up, and it may come close to the amount of time members of the Immaculata Saints senior girls’ volleyball team spend together off the court. What makes this team special, the players insist, is that the bonds that translate onto on-court success are evident off the court as well.
67’s fans warm to Canada’s only hockey cheerleaders
The Ottawa 67’s are known for their fast-paced game and reputation for winning. Now, they can also be noted for being the only hockey team in Canada to have their own cheerleading squad.
Speedskaters struggle for ice
By C. Gary Greenham
Speed skating’s popularity is growing in Ottawa, but the availability and quality of skating facilities haven’t kept pace.
While Ottawa does have speed skating facilities, people involved in the sport say ice surfaces that are up to standard are often tied up with other sports while the quality of others is questionnable.