Flexibility is an important part of a child's development that can increase physical performance while decreasing the risk of injuries.

Coming up through the month of October the Kelsey Recreation and Wellness Centre is offering a recreation gymnastics class for children in kindergarten to grade 8.

Students will meet either Tuesdays on October 10th,17th and 24th, or Fridays on the 6th, 13th and 27th depending on the option chosen at registration.

The Cost to register is $60 per child which can be paid at the Wellness Centre.

For more information contact the Wellness Centre at 204-627-1134 or by email at rec.wellness@townofthepas.ca.

The OCN Storm begin their regular season this weekend with a home opener in the GLMC.

The team will face the newly formed Waywayseecappo Wild at 7:30.

The two teams already clashed together once this year, in pre-season action over the weekend with a 6-5 overtime loss for the storm.

The Blizzard had a rough start to the 2023-24 regular season over the weekend. After a 6-3 loss to the Swan Valley Stampeders and a 2-1 loss to the Dauphin Kings the Blizzard have most of the week to prepare for their first outer division match.

This Saturday the Blizzard host the Niverville Nighthawks in their first matchup of the year.

The Blizzard will be heading south for a 3 game road trip the following week against the Nighthawks, Winnipeg Blues and Portage Terriers October 6-8.

Le Pas De Danse Studio has a program coming up for adults. September 18th The dance studio will be hosting a 6 week Adult Jazz & Urban Rhythms class!

Participants will explore urban dance culture through a high energy blend of hip hop, street styles, and jazz.

Cost of the class is $78.75, to register or for more information head over to lepasdance.ca

The annual Parade of Programs is coming up next week. Wednesday September 13th from 6:30-8:30 PM you are invited to check out programs focused on the health of you or your child.

If you are part of an program and would like to promote it at the event contact the Kelsey Recreation and Wellness Centre at 204- 627-1134.

More Slo-Pitch Action will hit the fields later this month with another tournament on the go!

The second annual 40+ Slo-Pitch Tournament of Champions hits the field September 16th to the 17th.

A $200 deposit is required to secure your teams spot with the full $400 registration fee due before September 13th.

To register your team contact Erik Bignell at 204-620- 8152

The Pas Roadrunners registration period begins soon. This Friday September first new and returning swimmers can register for the year.

There will be a two week try-swim that begins September 18th with one dry-land and three pool sessions a week to see if The Pas Roadrunners is a good fit for your child.

The cost to register your child is for the try swim $30. more information and the link to register after September first can be found here.

After a week of playoff action The Pas Slo-Pitch League has its victors. On the B side the Young Guns emerged victorious over the Hose Teasers on Thursday.

Images Courtesy The Pas Slo-Pitch League

Friday Evenings game saw Team T defeat the defending champion Yankdeez with a final score of 16-14.

Images Courtesy The Pas Slo-Pitch League

Congratulations to the teams and see you next year!

The Pas Slo-Pitch League's playoffs are underway and at the halfway point only one game is on the go today.

At the Centennial Field Team T faces Team Balls Deep in the group A semi-finals tonight at 7pm. Tomorrow team Yankdeez face the Fireballs to decide who moves on to the finals on Friday.

The OCN Blizzard are still on the hunt for billet families to make a difference in young players lives.

Benefits of becoming a billet family include one season ticket per household, remuneration for meals and invitations to various Blizzard events.

To become a Billet family contact Krista Moisan at kmoisan@gmail.com.

The Pas Slo-Pitch League's playoffs are underway this week. Today in the first round the Jacs face team Balls Deep at arena 1 at 7PM with the winner facing team T on Wednesday.

At the Centennial Field the Young Guns face the Wiina-Bajabs at 7PM.  The winner goes on to face either the Hose teasers or Hardwoods on Thursday.

The OCN storm have signed their coaching staff ahead of the 2023-24 season. The storm have signed General Manager J.R. Lathlin as the teams new Head Coach, Jeremy Sinclair as Assistant Coach and Ryan Person as the teams new Goalie Coach.

J.R has been with the team for a number of years as assistant coach of the team.

Both Jeremy and Ryan have hockey backgrounds including time in Jr A. The new coaching staff head into their duties as training camps are set to begin September 8th at the GLMC.

The OCN Storm have a new facebook page! after an attempted hacking the OCN storm have created a new page and have already begun reposting old photos as of late last week.

Fans of the club can follow "OCN Storm Jr. B. Hockey Club" on facebook to continue supporting the team and stay up to date as the 2023-24 season is set to begin next month.

The Royal Canadian Legion Bocce Ball tournament registration deadline is today!

Saturday August 12th at 10 AM teams of 2 are in store for a day of fun outside the Roy H Johnston Arena.

There will be food and a beer garden during the event. The event costs $40 per team. Registration and payment can be done at the Royal Canadian Legions bar before the end of the day.

The 4th Annual All Men's and All Women's Slo-Pitch Tournament is coming up next month. September 8th-10th 8 women's and 8 men's teams of up to 16 can hit the fields for a weekend of fun.

A $200 no refundable deposit is required to secure your teams spot with the full $500 registration fee due before the tournament.

To register or for more information contact Shawna Hrappstead on facebook or at 204-620-2191.

The OCN Blizzard are looking to add to their support staff.  The Blizzard are looking to hire an Athletic Therapist and Equipment Manager ahead of the upcoming season.

Potential hires must have First Aid and CPR training, Respect in Sports completed and C A T certification is preferred. More details on requirments, duties and more can be found here. To apply contact Eric Labrosse at Labrosseeric_27@hotmail.com.

The 12th Annual Whitehead Volleyball Tournament took place over the weekend and it was another great year.

This year 6 teams participated in round robin action and fun in the smoky sun from start to finish.

Team Maureen Brown earned third place, Team Bobbi Faye Sinclair earned second and Team Tricia Dick came out on top, earning first place in the tournament.

Team Tricia Dick accepting the first place trophy

Venus Pizza's Theo Panaritis was awarded tournament MVP.

Theo Accepting his much deserved award

See you all next year!

The OCN Blizzard have hired Paul-Antoine Deslauriers as Assistant Coach ahead of the 2023-24 season.

Paul-Antoine has played for leagues in Canada, USA, France and most recently Sweden.

He also has a bachelor's degree in Sports Psychology and is working on a masters degree in human kinetics.

Welcome to the team!

The Royal Canadian Legion is hosting a Bocce Ball tournament next month! Saturday August 12th at 10 AM teams of 2 can get ready for a day of fun outside the Roy H Johnston Arena.

There will be food and a beer garden during the event.

Registration deadline is August 9th and costs $40 per team. Registration and payment can be done at the Royal Canadian Legions bar Tuesday through Saturday during regular hours.

The Pas and OCN Chamber of Commerce fun golf tournament is tomorrow!

Starting at 2PM there will be different competitions and prizes at many of the holes, plus prizes for the best hat, most outrageous hat and funniest hat worn!

Registration cost is $100 for chamber members and $125 for non-chamber members. If a chamber member registers your team of four every member takes advantage of the $25 discount.

To register call or email Roy Osmond or Garry Hopper.

The Pas and OCN Chamber of Commerce Fun Golf Tournament is just a week away!

Next Thursday July 27th you can hit the course at the Halcrow lake Golf and Country Club as an individual or a team of up to four!

Registration is $100 for chamber members or $125 for non chamber members with the discount also applied to teams registered and paid for by a chamber member.

Don't forget to wear a hat as there will be prizes for the best hat, most outrageous and funniest hat!

To register contact Roy Osmond at 204-978-1393 or roy.osmond@mmf.mb.ca

The OCN Blizzards new head coach Eric Labrosse has already hit the ground running for the team.

The Blizzard have hired Ryan Goethals as Director of Player Personnel and Mark Patton as Head Scout.

Ryan Goethals, Picture courtesy of the OCN Blizzard.

Both Ryan and Mark have an extensive history in Junior hockey. Ryan has been with the La Ronge Ice Wolves of the SJHL and Spokane Chiefs of the WHL over the last few years. Mark served with the Flin Flon Bombers for the 2019-2020 and 2021-2022  seasons.

Mark Patton. Picture courtesy of the OCN Blizzard

Welcome to the OCN Blizzard Family!

The OCN Blizzard need your help! With the upcoming season only months away the OCN Blizzard are looking for Billet Families to help give the players a place to stay during the season.

As a billet family your responsibilities include beingmentor, friend, counselor, and a good role model for the player.

Providing a clean, smoke free family oriented environment with a private bedroom for the player. 

Providing nutritious meals and snacks. 

The benifits of being a billet family include one season ticket per household, Remuneration for meals, invitations to various team events and potentially long lasting relationships with players and their families.

Sunday July 23rd racers can hit the trails at the Clearwater lake Half Marathon!

Racing kits will be available to pick up off of airport road this Sunday July 16th.

Runners can register for either solo or team events and run or walk 1 to 21 kilometers.

Pledges over $50 are automatically entered to win a Calm Air trip for two. To register click here.

If you have any questions contact Michael O'rouke.

The OCN Blizzard will be hosting their annual Identification Camp later this month. The camp will take place at Canlan Arena in Winnipeg on July 23rd and 24th.

All players born between 2003-2007 are welcome to attend. The Registration Deadline is July 20th and can be done by filling out the form available here and emailing it to ocnblizzard.camps@hotmail.com.

Cost is $175 per player and guarantees two hours of ice time per day and a dry-land session.