Jackie Jarrell was born and raised in Corbyville, Ontario growing up on her family dairy farm, RJ Farms. She played minor hockey with the boys Belleville Bobcats “AA” and the Quinte Red Devils “AAA.”
The road to the boxing ring was a long one for lifetime Prince Edward County resident Jennifer McMurter. Jennifer would go on to win the National Welter Weight Championship and would hold that title from 1997-2001
In September of 2020 when most local boys’ team were grounded from any games, the ingenuity and creativity displayed by the coaching staff allowed the girls to play modified games against other teams until December.
Women don’t need to be made strong, they are already strong, it’s the world that needs to change in its perception of women’s strength. Equality is not achieved by equal representation of women but by breaking down the barriers …
Athlete of the Month April 2021 – Brigid Bechervaise – An All-Round “Spirit”
For professional women’s team sports it has been even more dire, however there are signs of improvement.
Eric Crawford, Director of Pro Scouting for the Montreal Canadiens joins Randy and Mike to discuss hockey development from minor hockey through junior.
Brandon Oates Head Coach of the Belleville Beast Swim Team and Ashley Allaire, Beast swimmer who received a scholarship to Canisius College in Buffalo
Trenton Skating Club’s 24 year old Trennt Michaud along with his partner Evelyn Walsh (19) to attend the World Figure Skating Championships in Sweden
As our community continues to grow and the gaps between our rural areas decrease, it only makes sense to allow for our sports associations to evolve and become more efficient in order to foster development of our athletes.