Local Sports

Brenda Russell returns a serve at a pickleball game held at the Flin Flon Community Hall earlier this month. Seven locals came out to play the unique racquet sport, which combines elements of badminton, tennis and table tennis.

Since taking up volleyball four years ago, Tyler Williamson has continuously strived to get better.

Local tryouts will take place tomorrow, Saturday, for young Saskatchewan athletes hoping to compete at the Saskatchewan Summer Games.

Having ended the season two wins shy of a league championship, Mike Reagan just couldn’t say no to the Flin Flon Bombers. Reagan has agreed to a one-year contract to return for his 10th season as head coach and general manager of the club.

Perry Burton was crowned the Flin Flon Premier League dart champion last week as he defeated Eric Fernandes six games to four in an exiting final.

Mike Reagan isn’t just being a proud coach when he says the Flin Flon Bombers have the two best returning goaltenders in the SJHL.

Assuming he’s back at the helm of the Flin Flon Bombers this fall, Mike Reagan is confident he can build the championship squad that narrowly eluded fans this season.

Before players departed for their hometowns, the Flin Flon Bombers Awards Night last Saturday gave the team an opportunity to celebrate and reflect upon their successful season.

The Flin Flon Bombers already know who will be leading the way in the 2016-17 campaign. Braden Lacoursiere has been named the team’s new captain.

Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 73 was a sea of flying darts last weekend as the Northern Flytes Dart Club hosted its 34th annual Flin Flon Open championship.