SportsCalgary figure skater trains for Olympic gold
Marly Rieger credits family's support to her success
A Canadian figure skater has a 0.08 per cent chance of making it to the Olympics, according to statistics provided by Skate Canada.
Calgary teenager Marly Rieger, 14, hopes to become one of those Olympians.
"I just feel like I belong there," Marly said.
Calgary figure skater trains for Olympic gold
- Published on Tuesday, 16 April 2013 22:59
- Written by Alyssa Quirico, Donella Swan
Marly Rieger credits family's support to her success
A Canadian figure skater has a 0.08 per cent chance of making it to the Olympics, according to statistics provided by Skate Canada.
Calgary teenager Marly Rieger, 14, hopes to become one of those Olympians.
"I just feel like I belong there," Marly said.
As of 2013, there are 2,441 competitive figure skaters registered with Skate Canada across the country.
National volleyball team alum encourages athletes to have fun, work hard
- Published on Friday, 12 April 2013 20:06
- Written by Danielle Harder
Disabled sports star giving back to the age that gave him opportunity
Leaning to get underneath the seven-foot entrance of Master's Academy gymnasium is how Greg Stewart approaches every doorway.
At 7'2", Stewart is anything but shy and always commands attention when stepping into a room, with his broad physique and confident personality instantly starting conversation.
Mount Royal University athletics reflect on first year in CIS
- Published on Thursday, 11 April 2013 20:01
- Written by Landon Wesley, Neil Hilts
After strong start in new league, Cougars look for success next season
The 2012-2013 season provided optimism for Mount Royal University's varsity sports teams.
MRU's basketball, volleyball, hockey and soccer teams had won at least one championship every year except for five in the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference since 1964. The school was also honored as the most successful athletic college in Canada.
Sibling bowlers go for gold at Special Olympics
- Published on Saturday, 06 April 2013 13:22
- Written by Ian Esplen
Duo hopes to continue success in Red Deer this month
Debbie and Dean Pelletier's biggest obstacle on their path to Special Olympic glory in Red Deer might not be their competitors. Their biggest obstacle might actually be the Calgary transit system.
Both Debbie and Dean have to take three buses almost every Saturday in order to join more than 110 friends for an afternoon of fun and Special Olympics bowling at Deerfoot Mall's Bowling Depot.