Youth Sports

The 2026 Nike Indoor Nationals will bring together over 5,500 high school athletes from 48 U.S. states and four Canadian provinces at The Nike Track & Field Center at The Armory in New York from March 12 to 15. The event features 16 U.S. number-one-ranked athletes and four national record holders competing on what is described as the fastest track in the world. New this year is state team scoring and an All-Star State Distance Medley Relay.

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The Nunavut under-18 women's curling team secured a 6-5 victory over Yukon in their opening playoff match at the Arctic Winter Games on Tuesday night. This win followed a mixed round-robin performance and marked their first victory in three appearances at the event. However, their medal hopes ended with a 6-2 loss to Alaska on Wednesday afternoon.

Nine-year-old Addison Chan from Te Puna is navigating the A&P show equestrian circuit this season, riding her pony Wanda despite living with Perthes disease. The condition limits her from high-impact sports, making horse riding a vital outlet for participation with peers. She has already competed at several shows and plans more appearances in February and March.

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The Cranbrook Sunrise Rotary Community Grants Committee has provided financial support to Kootenay Team Reynolds, a group of young curlers heading to the U18 National Curling Competition. The team, fresh off their B.C. provincial championship win, received $750 to cover transportation costs to Timmins, Ontario. This assistance underscores community backing for youth athletes in the sport.