Another action-packed weekend with the munchkin is on the horizon. Friday night will probably be devoted to watching the Bombers and Alouettes, followed by a little Madden on the playstation. Nice way to unwind from a stressful week.
On Saturday, the activity cranks up with (hopefully) tennis in the morning, followed by some cycling in the afternoon, and the Riders and Eskimos in the evening. It'll be interesting to see how fired-up the Eskimos are, now that they're closing in on official elimination from the playoff race. As for the Riders...........damned if I know! Hopefully Barrett's Boys are still riding the wave of momentum generated by last week's overtime win over B.C. That'd be nice.
On Sunday I'm taking Jacob to his first communion class. Granted it's been a while, but when did they stop teaching this stuff in school? Isn't that the whole point of sending our kids to catholic schools - immersion in the faith, introduction to the sacraments, etc...? Just wondering.
On Sunday night I hook up with Rod Pedersen for the broadcast of the Pats vs. Red Deer WHL tilt at the Brandt Centre. It'll be interesting to hear how the leather-lunged faithful treat Rebels forward Martin Hanzal, the Czech import who spurned the Pats - who in turn were unable to trade the enigmatic sniper to one of his "preferred" destinations. Let 'em have it, folks!
Thursday, September 28, 2006
Monday, September 25, 2006
SportZone lineup for Sept 25
Here's the lineup for this week's epic. As usual, the show airs Wednesday at 6pm and Thursday at 3pm on Access Channel 7 in Regina.
SportZone Guests for September 25, 2006
Community Co-Host: Dale West
1. The water polo season gets underway in Regina, including the Regina Squids defense of their national senior men’s championship. Guest: Mike Mortin (Regina Squids Head Coach).
2. A profile of the Luther Lions high school football team. Guests: Troy Casper (Head Coach) & (Player tba). (confirmed)
3. Hockey Regina selects a new Executive Director. Guest: Blair Watson (HRI Executive Director).
4. An update on the Regina Minor Football season, including how officials are dealing with the record number of players this year. Guest: Kelly Hamilton (RMF President).
5. An update on the Regina Thunder junior football team. Guests: Bryce McCall & Travis Junior (Players).
6. An update on the University of Regina Rams football team. Guest: Steve Ryan (Rams Defensive Back).
SportZone Guests for September 25, 2006
Community Co-Host: Dale West
1. The water polo season gets underway in Regina, including the Regina Squids defense of their national senior men’s championship. Guest: Mike Mortin (Regina Squids Head Coach).
2. A profile of the Luther Lions high school football team. Guests: Troy Casper (Head Coach) & (Player tba). (confirmed)
3. Hockey Regina selects a new Executive Director. Guest: Blair Watson (HRI Executive Director).
4. An update on the Regina Minor Football season, including how officials are dealing with the record number of players this year. Guest: Kelly Hamilton (RMF President).
5. An update on the Regina Thunder junior football team. Guests: Bryce McCall & Travis Junior (Players).
6. An update on the University of Regina Rams football team. Guest: Steve Ryan (Rams Defensive Back).
Sunday, September 24, 2006
Fantastic Fantuz!
Let's hear it for Roughrider rookie Andy Fantuz! The former Western Mustang star - who played his college ball a two minute drive from my mom's house in London, Ontario - scored his first two CFL touchdowns this afternoon, leading the Riders to a 23-20 overtime win over the B.C. Lions.
Fantuz recovered a Kerry Joseph (who played another poor game) fumble in the end zone, and caught a Joseph warbler for the game-winning score in O-T. I'm thinking young Jacob may have a new favourite Rider. A lot of other people may be Fantuziacs now too, come to think of it. Cool.
On Saturday night, I watched the Regina Pats fall 2-1 to the Saskatoon Blades in the Pats WHL home opener. Better nights are definitely ahead for the young Pats, who seemed to grip their sticks a little too tightly - and spent too much time looking for the highlight reel pass - to overcome some stellar goaltending in the Blades net. And then the post-game show was a technological nightmare. And after that debacle, I temporarily lost my wallet. All in all, not a great night. But, hockey's back in the Brandt Centre. That's never a bad thing.
Fantuz recovered a Kerry Joseph (who played another poor game) fumble in the end zone, and caught a Joseph warbler for the game-winning score in O-T. I'm thinking young Jacob may have a new favourite Rider. A lot of other people may be Fantuziacs now too, come to think of it. Cool.
On Saturday night, I watched the Regina Pats fall 2-1 to the Saskatoon Blades in the Pats WHL home opener. Better nights are definitely ahead for the young Pats, who seemed to grip their sticks a little too tightly - and spent too much time looking for the highlight reel pass - to overcome some stellar goaltending in the Blades net. And then the post-game show was a technological nightmare. And after that debacle, I temporarily lost my wallet. All in all, not a great night. But, hockey's back in the Brandt Centre. That's never a bad thing.
Thursday, September 21, 2006
Big sports weekend
It's shaping up to be a busy weekend for this "occasional" sports broadcaster. I'll swing by Rider practise Saturday morning to record an interview or two for the pre-game show on Sunday. Saturday night, it's the Pats home opener. I'll be helping Rod Pedersen out with the post-game show (and probably intermissions) on the home broadcasts again this year. Then Sunday it's the Riders and B.C. Lions at Mosaic Stadium with Jacob. Good times!
Oh, and there's talk of "changes" coming for my little SportZone show on Access. Changes. That's always a good sign, isn't it? Yeah, that's what I thought.
Oh, and there's talk of "changes" coming for my little SportZone show on Access. Changes. That's always a good sign, isn't it? Yeah, that's what I thought.
Tuesday, September 19, 2006
SportZone lineup for Sept 18
Here's the lineup for this week's show, airing Wednesday at 6pm and Thursday at 3pm on Access Channel 7:
SportZone Guests for Sept 18, 2006
Community Co-Host: Tim Hubic
1. A look at youth curling programming/opportunities through Curl Regina. Guest: Jan Betker (Youth Curling Coordinator).
2. An introduction to the new Executive Director of the Saskatchewan Soccer Association, and a look at winter programming. Guests: Kelly Skotnitsky (SSA Executive Director) & Astrid Baecker (Director, Operations and Promotions).
3. A profile of the Sheldon-Williams high school football team. Guests: Kyle McFetridge (Head Coach) & Marc Mueller (Quarterback).
4. The annual “kick off” interview with the Director of Athletics at the University of Regina. Guest: Dick White (Athletics Director).
5. A preview of the season-ending Enduro at King’s Park Speedway. Guest: Jim “Sharky” Braden (Racer/Organizer).
SportZone Guests for Sept 18, 2006
Community Co-Host: Tim Hubic
1. A look at youth curling programming/opportunities through Curl Regina. Guest: Jan Betker (Youth Curling Coordinator).
2. An introduction to the new Executive Director of the Saskatchewan Soccer Association, and a look at winter programming. Guests: Kelly Skotnitsky (SSA Executive Director) & Astrid Baecker (Director, Operations and Promotions).
3. A profile of the Sheldon-Williams high school football team. Guests: Kyle McFetridge (Head Coach) & Marc Mueller (Quarterback).
4. The annual “kick off” interview with the Director of Athletics at the University of Regina. Guest: Dick White (Athletics Director).
5. A preview of the season-ending Enduro at King’s Park Speedway. Guest: Jim “Sharky” Braden (Racer/Organizer).
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