Our first football games of the year have been played. In 12 man action, the visiting Estevan Elecs defeated Swift Current Colts 25-7. In 9 man action, both Shaunavon and Maple Creek were successful on home fields. Shaunavon defeated Assiniboia 16-6 while Maple Creek were victorious over Indian Head 28-21. Upcoming games for the next couple of weeks include:

Sept. 9:
Shaunavon @ Maple Creek (broadcast live on CJSN)
Gull Lake @ Elrose (exhibition)

Sept 10:
Swift Current @ Moose Jaw Peacock.

Sept 15:
Shaunavon @ Indian Head

Sept 16:
Gull Lake @ Loreburn/Kenaston
Moose Jaw Central @ Swift Current Colts
Maple Creek @ Lumsden

The Swift Current Ardens will play their first league games in the Moose Jaw Girls’ soccer league on Sat Sept 10. The Ardens will play Weyburn at 10:30 a.m. followed by Estevan at 2:45 p.m.

Our district sand golf championships will occur on Monday, Sept. 12 at Hodgeville. Thanks to Mike Francis for acting as commissioner. The top 3 boys and girls as well as the winning team will then advance to provincials in Bengough on Sept. 23/24. Meanwhile the district grass golf championships will occur on Tuesday, Sept. 13 at Ponteix. Thanks to JoAnne Sadden for acting as commissioner. The top 3 boys and girls as well as the winning boys and girls teams will advance to provincials in Kenosee on Setp. 23/24. Good luck golfers!

Reminder that you can check out the 2011/12 SWAC calendar online at www.chinooksd.ca. Look under “Parents and Students” and press the SWAC tab.