Icebreaker golf raises nearly $4,000
Ketchum's Doug D'Andrea has been organizing the Camp Rainbow Gold fundraising golf tournament called "Icebreaker" for five years—and the tournament marked its best day ever on Saturday, April 24.
"The event raised $3,910 for the kids," said D'Andrea. "That's the best we've done in the five years I've been organizing it. Over those five years we have raised $20,102 for Camp Rainbow Gold."
Over 100 golfers gathered Saturday at the 93 Golf Ranch near Jerome to break out the clubs and raise money for the oncology camp located near Ketchum. Run by the American Cancer Society, the camp is for children who have been, or are being treated for cancer.
In a tightly contested battle, the defending champions John Whisler, Mike Pryzinski, Kevin Cincotta and Tim McDermott held on to their title. They defeated Shawn Aicher, Lonnie Lindquist, Tom Ferries and Mike Connelly.
With both teams carding 10-under-par, a scorecard playoff was used to settle the winner.
The women's division went to Kelly Cole, Kristy Pigeon, Kelly Lynch and Elisa Tobia.
Blaine County/Hershey track and field is Saturday
The Blaine County Recreation District's three-week youth track and field program culminates Saturday, May 1 from 9 a.m. to noon with the staging of the Blaine County/Hershey track and field meet at Derrick Parke Memorial Field, Carey. Complete with sprints, distance runs and field events, the meet is for youth ages eight to 14, basically in grades 1-8.
Ultimate Thursday in Hailey
Rain or sleet, eager beavers can take some early-season throws Thursday, April 29 when Ultimate players gather at the Wood River Middle School fields in Hailey at 7 p.m.
Barrymore at Whistler pipe
Last week SVSEF Freestyle team member Tai Barrymore, 17, along with coach Ben Verge traveled to Whistler, B.C., Canada to compete in the World Superpipe Invitational, part of the Telus World Ski and Snowboard Festival. The pro level event attracted riders from all over the world going for the $15,000 first-place prize.
Competing for the first time at such a high level, Barrymore made his presence known. He dominated the qualifying round of newcomers winning by more than five points over the second-place competitor. He placed fourth in the semifinals. In the finals, Barrymore threw down a solid first run for 13th place. Not holding back on his final run, Tai went for it all on his first hit attempting a "double cork 1260" (two flips with 3 1/2 rotations) on his first hit. "He brought it around to his feet but slid out on his hip", said Verge. "Tai drew the loudest cheer from the crowd each day with his massive first hit, getting over 20 feet out of the pipe." He finished 15th.
Freestyle program director Andy Ware said, "These events are the future for Tai. He is already displaying a competitive maturity that other guys never reach. He has some time off now and then we will begin summer training and preparing for the Junior World Championships and the New Zealand Open in August."
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Still room for youth softball players
Spring is on its way and it's time to get out and play!
There is still room for youth softball players in both the 7-10 year-old and the 11-13 year-old programs offered by the Blaine County Recreation District.
The leagues are open to girls of all abilities. Participation, skill development, teamwork, sportsmanship and enjoyment of the game are priorities. For more information please visit bcrd.org or call 788-2117.
Podiums in Falls to Falls 5.2-mile run
Wood River Valley footracers earned podium finishes during the annual Falls to Falls 5.2-mile walk and run Saturday, April 24 in Twin Falls.
Hailey's Jeff Ealey (38:15) placed ninth overall and second in the Men's 40-49 age class. The winner was Branden Teeter of Rupert (27:53). There were 129 runners including 56 men and 73 women, plus 50 walkers doing the distance.
Placing 2-3 in Women's 50-59 were Katherine Sheldon (47:55, 49th overall, 11th woman) and Cyndy Garvin (48:13, 50th overall, 12th woman). In Women's 30-39, Leya Logue (56:11) placed 19th in her class (92nd overall, 41st woman). Women's winner was Heather Ramsdell of Twion Falls (38:47, 11th overall).
Feldman wins Masters at Emmett Roubaix
Riding for Durance Cycleworks/Colnago, Ketchum's Richard Feldman, 40, won the Masters "A" 35-plus class of the 2010 Emmett Roubaix bicycle road race Sunday, April 25 starting at Emmett City Park. It was part of the George's Cycles Spring Series presented by Lyle Pearson of Boise.
Feldman (2.32:06) led the Masters in the 65-mile road race, with Scott Robinson of Sun Valley Road & Dirt (2.36:38) placing sixth in the same class. In fourth place was former Ketchum star athlete Michael Tobin of Boise (2.36:34).
Several other Wood River Valley bike racers competed.
In Men's Category 4 over 45 miles, Nate Galpin of Projekt Isotope (1.48:01) was third and Jackson Long of BYRDS (1.48:29) finished sixth. In the Women's 45-mile race, Susan Robinson of Mud Honey/SV Road & Dirt (2.13:04) placed eighth in her class. In Masters "B" 35-plus, Herberth Corrales of Sun Summit South (1.57:40) placed 43rd over the 45 miles.
