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The volleyball season for middle school and high school players is right around the corner and if you're looking to sharpen your skills ahead of the new season, you're in luck.

Sarah Hogue of Dauphin and Olivia Michel will be hosting a co-ed grass volleyball camp from July 27-30 at Vermillion Park Sportsplex. There will be two sessions a day from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The cost to take part is just $250 and players will be put on the court with players their age.

For the past two years, Hogue has had the opportunity to play at the college level with the Lakeland College Rustlers. Despite not playing in any games, she has had the chance to practice with some of the top college players in the country.

"I've done a lot of coaching during my time with the Rustlers, we hold a few different camps," said Hogue. "So I'm excited to bring back what I've learned to my community here in Dauphin."

Under current public health orders, the camp can accommodate up to 50 players, with about 35 spots remaining open as of Thursday morning. Whether you're a skilled elite player or you just want to learn the game, the camp is open to players of all skill levels.

Hogue says players will learn offensive tactics, defensive positioning, and everything else it takes to have success on the court.

"This camp will give players a great opportunity to improve their skills ahead of the new season," ended Hogue. "It's going to be a great experience for everyone involved and I can't wait to get going next Tuesday."

To register, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 

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Junior golfers in the Parkland continue to impress in tournament play around the province. Last summer, Hayden Shtykalo was a winner on the Westman Junior Tour and playing in just his second event this season, he's once again a winner.

Playing in the 14 & under division at the Glen Lea Golf Course Tuesday, Hayden posted a 7-over, 77 to win the event by three strokes. He ended up beating Luke Myhre, also of Dauphin, and Jaxon Jacobson of Brandon by three strokes. 

It was Hayden's second event on the tour this season and he plans on playing in two more.

"It feels really great, it's one of my lowest scores ever in a tournament," said Shtykalo. "I'm happy that I was able to get it done."

Ryan Gower of McCreary finished in fourth with his 83 while Quinten Fisk was just two strokes back with his 85. Landyn Garton of Dauphin was closest to the hole in group b. 

Hayden says his short game around the greens and putting has allowed him to start playing more consistently on a day-to-day basis. He'll continue to play nearly every day at the Gilbert Plains Country Club and come next month, Hayden's focus will switch to hockey. 

Playing with the U13 AA Kings last season, Hayden is looking to make the jump up this season. He will look to make the Parkland U15 Rangers for the first time as hockey is set to return in the province. On top of being on the course, Shtykalo says he's been working hard in the gym as camp continues to near. 

Hayden grew up watching the Rangers and he's looking forward to giving it everything he has as he looks to crack the Parkland's top U15 AAA team.

"It would be a very exciting opportunity if I made the team, but I know it's going to be very tough," ended Shytkalo. "There will be a ton of talent from across the region, I just have to do my best and we'll see how things go."

In other Parkland golf action, Jackson Delaurier came up just short of advancing to a playoff on the Maple Leaf Junior Tour's bantam boys event at the St. Boniface Golf Club which wrapped up on Tuesday evening. Jackson opened the tournament with an 84 before rebounding with a 75 on day two. 

Hayden Delaloye of Neepawa was successful in a playoff, meanwhile. He won the juvenile boys division after outlasting Austin Boge. 

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A free softball skills clinic will be hosted at Vermillion Sportsplex this Thursday, July 22.

Softball Manitoba will run the clinic from 12-3 and limited spots are still available.

You must be between the ages of nine and 12 and you can register by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have signed veteran Canadian kicker Tyler Crapigna. He has a career field-goal percentage of 85.2 in the CFL, having made 98-of-115 tries in games between 2015 and 2019.

Drafted by the Calgary Stampeders in the 2014 CFL Draft, 40th overall, Crapigna has spent time with the Saskatchewan Roughriders and Toronto Argonauts. 

He missed all of 2018 with an injury before returning in 2019, where he went 22-for-27 with Toronto. Winnipeg opens its season at IG Field on August 5 against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. If you haven't already picked up your tickets, head here.

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It wasn't for a long period of time but nearly 100 years ago, the Dauphin Lake Golf Club featured just three holes. After adding six more holes a couple of years later, Dauphin Lake now offers a full 18-hole course, one that is very playable for golfers of all skill levels.

Johnny Lawrence was the club's first head professional, on a list that includes Stan Homeniuk who still golfs every day at the course.

And while they have pushed back their formal celebrations, the course will still celebrate on a smaller scale, a huge milestone on Wednesday.

The course's 100th anniversary is on July 21 and a formal celebration will be held in the coming weeks. 

The home venue for the Home Hardware two-man classic brought to you by the Gary Brandon Sports Bursary, the Dauphin Lake Golf Club has been a part of the community for almost 100 years and as Ray Karlson says, "we aren't going anywhere".

Karlson was hired as general manager five years ago and he's been golfing at the course for about a dozen years. He says getting the offer to run the course five years ago was a great honour for him.

"It was a little nerve-racking at first, there is a lot to take care of when running a course," said Karlson. "The golf business is all about dollars, people, and customer service. It's been a great five years and I'm looking forward to continuing with what has already been a great 2021 season."

When Ray was hired in 2017, there were just 153 members and very few juniors who played at the course. Now, there are nearly 400 members. 

"We got things turned around here rather quickly, people are feeling welcomed when they come to the course," offered Karlson. "We have a great fun atmosphere here, so we're pretty ecstatic with how things are going."

Ray also wants to say thanks to every employee at the club that dedicates their time to make sure the club is a perfect place to be.

The next big event at the course is the Kings Par 3 Extravaganza, which takes place on Saturday, August 14. 

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The Winnipeg Blue Bombers return to IG Field on August 5 as they open the CFL season against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, a team they beat in the 2019 Grey Cup.

And when they hit the field, you can be in the stands watching, as long as you're fully immunized. Single-game tickets are now on sale for all seven Bombers' home games.

One of the schedule highlights is when Winnipeg plays host to Saskatchewan on Saturday, September 11. 

Home game schedule:

Thursday, August 5 vs Hamilton - 7:30 p.m.

Friday, August 13 vs Toronto - 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, August 29 vs Calgary - 6:00 p.m.

Saturday, September 11 vs Saskatchewan - 3:00 p.m.

Friday, October 8 vs Edmonton - 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, October 23 vs BC - 6:00 p.m.

Saturday, November 6 vs Montreal - 6:00 p.m.

For all your ticket needs, head here.

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Clara Peake picked up the game of golf three years ago and now the Binscarth native is on top of Manitoba and is set to play against the top junior women in Canada.

Peake had four birdies in her final round earlier this month as she won Golf Manitoba's junior women's provincial championships at the Shilo Country Club.

"I honestly still can't believe it, I surprised myself with how well I played," said Peake. 

Less than a week after winning the junior crown, Peake was in Winnipeg playing in the Manitoba amateur women's championship and the Parkland golfer enjoyed another solid week as she finished in 10th place, the highest of any junior in the event. Crystal Zamzow of Swan River finished in 11th. 

In a matter of three years, Clara has gone from not playing the game at all to being a provincial champion and she credits a lot of her success to all of the help she received south of the border. Clara spent two months at the Sean Foley Performance Academy in Lake Mary, Florida. Foley is one of the top coaches in the world. 

"That was pretty incredible, to be able to learn from one of the best instructors in the world," said Peake. "It was an experience that I will never forget and I'm looking forward to moving forward with my game, I learned a ton."

Clara says her ultimate goal is to join Brooke Henderson on the LPGA Tour and before that, she hopes to get a scholarship to play south of the border. But for now, that's all in the future as she focuses on the challenge at hand. Peake is in Leduc, Alberta for the Canadian Junior Girls' Championships that start on Tuesday and end on Friday.

Playing in a national championship will without a doubt be a challenge, but Peake has proven that she has the ability to stay consistent which is why she's this year's junior provincial champion. 

The Binscarth native says her main goal is to enjoy the experience and the rest should handle itself.

"I didn't even think I would make the nationals this year so to be here, it's a pretty incredible feeling," ended Peake. "I'm really excited about this journey and we'll see how it goes."

Clara will tee off at 10 a.m. on Tuesday. Crystal Zamzow will also play in the event, with her first-round tee time set for 1:40 on Tuesday afternoon. 

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After dropping their first game of the season, the Ste. Rose Expos bounced back in a big way on Sunday night.

Playing the Brandon Giants, the Expos caught fire offensively in a 15-6 win, the team's first of the season.

Brayden Kohlman led Ste. Rose going 2-for-3 with a walk, a triple, and three RBI's. Ryan Benson also went 2-for-3, with a double, a single and he drove in four. Colby Maguet went 2-for-2 with two walks about four RBI's. 

Nelson Lepla was tremendous on the mound, striking out five over three scoreless innings. Daenan Delaurier finished with six strikeouts in relief of Lepla. 

Ste. Rose heads to Hamiota on Tuesday.

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It took a playoff hole to decide a winner as the Dauphin Lake Golf Club hosted its annual Stan Homeniuk Adult/Junior Classic on Saturday and after it all, Boston Karlson and Tyler Carefoot took home the title.

The Dauphin duo fired an 80 and they ended up the last two some standing, as they edged Jackson Delaurier and Stan Homeniuk, who also shot an 80.

Owen Sigvaldason and Al Porter teamed up to shoot an 85 to finish in third in the 13-17-year-old age group while Ethan and Brian Kuzyk shot 109. Hayden Lacquette and David Comtois started late.

In the 13-17-year-old girls age group, Mia and Al Jensen shot 110 to finish in first, Ava and Jennifer Knutson shot 117 to finish in second.

Boys 10-12-year-old division:

1st - Kellan and Devin Shtykalo - 46

2nd - Forrest Karlson and Dean Murray - 49

3rd - Cody and Sheldon Love - 50

T4th - Parks and Ryan Gardner - 51

T4th - Ryder and Bob Gardner - 51

6th - Brody and Craig Kaminiski - 54

7th - Connor Brown and Eleanor Snitka - 62

Girls 10-12-year-old division:

1st - Olivia Knutson and Lane Prokopowich - 56

2nd - Cameron and Chris Carefoot - 60

3rd - Charlie and Clayton Carefoot - 62

Boys 5-9-year-old division:

1st - Landon and Mike Pernarowski - 47

2nd - Talon and Chris Porter - 52

T3rd - Fraiser and James Stoesz - 54

T3rd - Felix and Brad Carefoot - 54

5th - Mason and Mike Sparrow - 57

6th - Cassius and Tyler Geisler - 61

Girls 5-9-year-old division:

1st - Brooklyn and Jordan Pernarowski - 62

2nd - Lucy and Mike Lee - 64

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Hailey Burghart played soccer when she was growing up but the problem was she didn't enjoy it that much. So she stopped when she was in grade five, not knowing what the future would hold.

A handful of years after quitting the game, Hailey was convinced by her friends and her mother to play for the Swan Valley Tigers high school team in grade 10. Hailey played two seasons with the team and she was very excited to play her grade 12 year, but the season was cancelled because of the pandemic. Hailey went from not really liking the sport to loving it, all in a matter of about seven years.

"I made new friends and I really enjoyed playing for the team," said Burghart. "Our coaches were great as well, it was a great time."

Although the Swan River native didn't get the chance to play in a game while she was in grade 12, the recent graduate will get plenty of opportunities moving forward. The former Tiger is the latest recruit heading to Assiniboine Community College as she will join the Cougars soccer team in the fall.

Burghart joins Emmalie Thompson of Ste. Rose who has also recently committed to ACC. Hailey knows moving up to the next level will be a challenge, but it's one that she's looking forward to as she prepares to move to Brandon.

"I was really excited about it when I finalized my plans," said Burghart. "I get to start my post-secondary studies and play the sport I love, it's a win-win for me."

Burghart, a five-foot-nine defender, is planning to take the construction electrician program which means she only plans on spending one year playing with the soccer team. Hailey prides herself on being a quick learner and she's hoping that will help her succeed with her soon-to-be new team.

"It will definitely be harder than high school with workouts and practicing more often, but that's okay," ended Burghart. "It's something I'm really excited about and I'll do anything I can to help the team win games."

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Ryan Straschnitzki's journey to be able to walk by himself has been extremely long and there is plenty of work ahead but he is certainly heading in the right direction and smiling while doing so.

The 22-year-old was paralyzed from the chest down when he was on the bus carrying the Humboldt Broncos to their playoff game in 2018. He shattered his T2 and T3 vertebrae, he suffered internal bleeding in his lungs, pelvis area, and his skull. He also broke his clavicle on the left side and had other bruising and scars.

Following the surgery, Ryan underwent surgery in Thailand that saw an epidural stimulator placed on his T10 vertebrae which send electrical currents from the brain to muscles. And while Ryan understands he has a long road ahead, he has accomplished another milestone in his recovery. 

With minimal help, Ryan is now able to stand up with the aid of his walker and his physiotherapists assist him on moving his legs side to side, something he wasn't able to do previously. 

Ryan didn't tell his parents what he had done, they found out when they saw a short video he posted on Twitter earlier this month.

Tom Straschnitzki said his son didn't think it was worth mentioning.

"There was a mix of emotion, both physically and mentally," said Straschnitzki. "I was happy and eager to do more. After seeing the video a few times, I see a lot of potential to improve." 

With each milestone he achieves, it doesn't come without a lot of hard work and pain at times. The 22-year-old says sometimes he wakes up in a better mood than he was the prior day, but he knows that's just a part of the process.

"Every day is a new day and it's always about being better than I was the day before," said Straschnitzki. "I have the mentality that I'm never satisfied, each day is a grind. I have to do what it takes to make it to the next step."

Straschnitzi, who hopes to get the chance to play sledge hockey for Team Canada at the Paralympics, has a more near goal of taking a few steps, however long that takes. 

"It's certainly not a sprint, it's more of a marathon and we're working hard to achieve our goals," ended Straschnitzki.

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