Winter weather postpones start of soccer, golf seasons
Old Man Winter's relentless grip on the Yukon landscape means the start of summer sports will be delayed this year.
Old Man Winter's relentless grip on the Yukon landscape means the start of summer sports will be delayed this year.
"Winter is definitely outstaying its welcome,鈥� said Andrew Richardson of the Whitehorse Recreational Co-Ed Soccer's league executive.
"Unfortunately for us, that means the Whitehorse fields will most likely not be ready in time for our drop-in games and first game of the season.鈥�
Faced with the chilly dilemma, the league executive has decided to push back the scheduled drop-in games and the first game of the season by one week.
The registration deadline will also be pushed back a week, until May 16. Interested players can sign up at Sport Yukon.
The league will host drop-in games May 13 and 16, while the first game of the new season will go May 20.
The league typically sees action between six teams, with about 20 players on each squad, said Richardson.
The season usually runs from early May to late August with games on Mondays and Thursdays, and closes out with a series of drop-in games.
The late-season snow has affected more than just soccer.
The Mountain View Golf Club has delayed its opening of the driving range one week, with the first balls scheduled to be teed off this Friday.
The club has also pushed back its demo evening until May 10. The public is invited to come and try out 2013 edition equipment from Ping, TaylorMade, Callaway and more.
Mountain View has also announced that Special Olympics is seeking individuals willing to volunteer Tuesday evenings to supervise and work with Special Olympics golf athletes.
Anyone interested is invited to contact Special Olympics Yukon at info@specialolympicsyukon.ca.
On the diamond, Fastball Yukon is aiming at a May 13 start to the preseason, weather-permitting. The regular season is currently scheduled to begin May 27.
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