Local Sports

Richmond was well-represented this past week as the high school volleyball season concluded with various championships around the province.

For many runners its hard enough to get the old bones (young buns?) moving for 10 kilometers in perfect conditions, let alone having to cope with allergies which can make breathing difficult and turn a routine run into a tortuous test of will.

It was a tough weekend of racing in Langley for Richmond Rapids swimmers but also a great learning experience for all the athletes involved. The two day meet was great opportunity for novice and veteran competitors alike.

The Richmond Ravens know how to have fun and are throwing a party for their fellow players on Sunday at the Richmond Ice Centre (Coliseum).

Richmond's Anthony Ast has been named to Team Pacific for the 2012 World Under 17 Hockey Challenge slated for Dec. 29 to Jan. 4 in Windsor, ON.

Angus Reid will ponder his future after an all-star year with Grey Cup champions

Playing field user fees are about to go up in Richmond for the first time in two years.

No so fast for those who might suggest time is up for the RC Palmer Griffins as the top dogs of Richmond Senior Boys Basketball League. The Griffins will open the 2011-12 season on Tuesday night (7 p.m.

At this rate, the Richmond Sockeyes could have first place all but locked up before Christmas.

The Steveston Kendo Club solidified its reputation as one of the top clubs in the region with a strong showing at the annual Pacific Northwest Kendo Tournament in Seattle.