Sports

“Winning at Athlete Development” Theme of 2016 Sport for Life Mini-Summit

By Giv'er Miramichi / April 10, 2016 /

The Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture (Sport and Recreation branch) and the Northumberland County Sport Network presents the 2016 Sport for Life Mini Summit, at 5:30 pm on Monday, April 18th at the Rodd Miramichi River Hotel. The goal of the mini-summit is to offer quality information sessions for coaches, parents, educators, and sports club organizers…

Miramichi United Soccer Club 2016 Registration

By Giv'er Miramichi / April 8, 2016 /

Miramichi United Soccer Club is having in-person registrations for the 2016 summer season at the following times and locations: In Miramichi on Saturday April 9th, from 10 am to 12 noon at the following Tim Hortons locations – downtown Newcastle on the square, downtown Chatham on Water Street, and in Douglastown at Bridgeview Plaza. The remaining…

Chatham Miecon Ironmen 2016 Schedule

By Giv'er Miramichi / March 28, 2016 /

The 2016  Ironmen regular season schedule is now available. 32 game schedule

Rotary RibFest on the Miramichi 2016

By Giv'er Miramichi / March 25, 2016 /

The Rotary Club of Newcastle have announced details of their community event happening the weekend of May 27-29, 2016. Re-branded as “Rotary RibFest on the Miramichi”, this weekend will involve a number of activities with lots of food, and will take place in the downtown parking area in front of the library off Ledden Street. This year will…

Sport for life Mini Summit April 18th in Miramichi

By Giv'er Miramichi / March 21, 2016 /

The Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture and the Northumberland County Sport Network invite you to the Sport for life Mini Summit from 5:30 to 9 pm on Monday April 18th, 2016 at the Rodd Miramichi River Hotel. Many interesting topics on athlete development and physical literacy will be discussed. All coaches, sport administrators, parents,…

2016 Miramichi Striper Cup happens May 27th-29th

By Giv'er Miramichi / March 5, 2016 /

The 2016 Miramichi Striper Cup will take place on May 27th, 28th, and 29th. This weekend striped bass tournament is expected to attract thousands of fishing enthusiasts to the City of Miramichi. Last year Canada’s top fishing program, Fish’N Canada said, “Striped bass fishing in Miramichi is so good, it’s CRAZY!!”

Chatham Ironmen Make Major Off Field Changes

By Giv'er Miramichi / March 4, 2016 /

The 2016 season is just around the corner and the Chatham Ironmen have made some major off the field changes. A new board and executive have been formed and a new General Manager put in place.

Miramichi Sports Wall of Fame

By Giv'er Miramichi / February 21, 2016 /

The annual City of Miramichi Sports Wall of Fame dinner and ceremony was held on Friday, February 19th at the Rodd Miramichi River Hotel in the Historic Chatham Business District. The following were recognized for their dedication to their sport as a athlete, team, Pioneer and builder: Maurice “Maurie” Alfred Bell – Athlete Bell was…

Blackville’s Michael Waugh Added to Saint John Sea Dogs

By Les McLaughlin / February 18, 2016 /

General Manager Darrell Young has announced the Saint John Sea Dogs have added defenceman Michael Waugh to the team’s 55-player protected list. Waugh, 17, is the captain of the Miramichi Rivermen of the New Brunswick/ PEI Major Midget Hockey League (NBPEIMMHL).

Miramichi Curling Club Holiday Hours

By Giv'er Miramichi / December 16, 2015 /

The Miramichi Curling Club would like to remind its members that the last night for regular league play will be on Tuesday December 22nd, 2015 and Juniors last night before Christmas will be Wednesday December 23rd, 2015.

T-Wolves Player picked for Team Canada East Camp for 2015 World Jr

By Giv'er Miramichi / November 27, 2015 /

Hockey Canada, in partnership with the CJHL, announced the selection camp roster for Team Canada East at the upcoming 2015 World Jr.A Hockey Challenge. Four MHL players – one goaltender, one defenseman and two forwards – were named to the roster. TANNER SOMERS – GOALTENDER – MIRAMICHI TIMBERWOLVES Somers, the 17 year old Miramichi native,…

Miramichi Curling Club Open House Today

By Giv'er Miramichi / November 7, 2015 /

To celebrate the start of the curling season, the Miramichi Curling club hosted an Open House today, Saturday November 7th. The event encouraged families and individuals of all ages to come and try one of Canada’s greatest sports. All skill levels were welcome and experienced curlers were on hand during the event to help beginners. The Curling Club offers…

4×4 Truck Pull Raises Funds for Roof that Jack Started

By Giv'er Miramichi / October 19, 2015 /

In spite of the colder temperatures a 4×4 Truck Pull happened yesterday, Sunday October 18th, at the Napan Hall. All proceeds from the event went toward the Roof that Jack Started, a project to build a new arena for the Napan Agricultural Show and other community events. Winners List A Class – 1st Katie Corcoran, 2nd…