Colton Bottaro and Hunter Grant were named winners Wednesday of bursaries to attend the UCLA Bruins鈥� prestigious summer rugby camp in Los Angeles.
Bottaro, a Grade 10 student at Esquimalt High School, and Grant, in Grade 8 at L鈥櫭ヽole Victor-Brodeur, will receive airfare, accommodations, transfers, uniforms and meals while attending the camp at UCLA, which runs June 24 to 26 and is run by Bruins head rugby coach Scott Stewart.
Esquimalt Mayor Barb Desjardins presented the boys with the bursaries and said the intent is to encourage them to further their careers in rugby and become leaders in the Esquimalt rugby community for years to come.
Boudreau eyes national title
Fresh off making the cut at the PGA Tour sa国际传媒鈥檚 sa国际传媒 Island Savings Open, Victoria鈥檚 Edd Boudreau now turns his attention to the PGA Championship of sa国际传媒.
Boudreau, an assistant pro at Gorge Vale, will be among the field of 64 professionals from around sa国际传媒 who will battle in a match play format June 24-28 at Magna Golf Club in Aurora, Ont. Boudreau opens the tournament against Manitoba鈥檚 Scott Borsa.
The final match is scheduled for June 28.
Rugby players make Team sa国际传媒
Two mid-Island rugby players hope to lead sa国际传媒 to the Under-20 National Women鈥檚 League title next weekend.
Angela Davies of Cowichan Rugby Club and Dana Beirnes of Nanaimo Hornets Rugby Club were named to the 25-player provincial team roster Tuesday and will suit up for sa国际传媒 at the tournament, which will be held at UBC. sa国际传媒 opens play June 27 against Ontario.
Climbing worlds needs helps
The world is coming to Boulders Climbing Gym and the Central Saanich facility needs your help in being gracious hosts.
The International Federation of Sport Climbing鈥檚 World Youth Climbing Championships are set for Aug. 15-19 at Boulders and the local club is in need of sponsors, marketplace vendors and event volunteers for the championships, which will bring more than 500 athletes ages 14 to 19 from 50 different countries to Central Saanich.
Businesses interested in becoming a sponsor of the event or people looking to volunteer can call 250-920-5900 or email [email protected].
Villains eye roller derby win
It鈥檚 derby night this Saturday at Archie Browning Sports Centre in Esquimalt.
The Margarita Villains, of Victoria鈥檚 Eves of Destruction Roller Derby club, hit the midway point of their season Saturday when they host the Northwest Derby Company from Port Orchard, Wash.
The bout begins at 7 p.m. and tickets are available at Hive Hair Salon, Logan鈥檚 Pub and online at evesofdestruction.com. Tickets will also be available at the door starting at 6 p.m.
