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Edson Elite U15 Girls heading to Volleyball Nationals
by Shaylyn Thornton
In yet another exciting event for Edson athletes,
the Edson Elite, a U15 Girls Volleyball team, are
headed to compete in Nationals.
The team of 10 girls aged 14-15 are thrilled at
the opportunity to attend the event from May 9 to
12. The University of Alberta hosts the event in
their Saville Community Sports Centre.
The team is comprised of students from
different schools across town, providing an
opportunity for the girls to get to know people
from outside of their regular day-to-day
activities.
Team member Paige Sidoruk said that the best
thing about being a part of the Edson Elite is
“being able to make new friends.”
Teammate Kyra Brodersen agreed, and said that
she had learned a lot from being part of the team.
“I learned to work hard and work with new
people,” she said. She also commented on the
skill she had been able to work on including,
“learning to hit better, serve better, and pass
better.”
The girls commented that the opportunity to go
to Nationals is “fun and exciting” and something
that not everyone will get to do. The tournament
can be held anywhere in Canada, so the group is The Edson Elite U15 Girls Volleyball team show their excitement for the Nationals tournament they are
thankful that this year it is hosted in Edmonton participating in May 9-12 at the U of A's Saville Centre in Edmonton. photo Shaylyn Thornton
and they are able to attend.
The girls are very thankful for their Coach Matt especially with being able to show off their new approximate cost can be $10,000 per team per
Smith, who is also a teacher at Parkland, and gear provided by Jensen's Lifestyle Clothing. season.
their Assistant Coach Madilyn King, a Grade 11 When the girls attended a tournament in The U15 girls accomplished their fundraising
student. Without their time and effort, the U15 February, they were one of the few teams that this year through bottle collection, perogy and
team would not be possible. didn't have matching teamwear. One of the team
Kids Make A Difference is sponsored by: The U15 team is part of a larger group called mom's, Kim Brodersen, mentioned this to sausage sales, and generous donations from the
the Edson Elite Volleyball Club, which was Jensen's and they came through. “They local community. The U15 girls had their
uniforms supplied by Secure Energy Services,
started by Kaitlyn and Tyler Rovang. It offers sponsored about $1500 worth of swag for the and the U17 jerseys were purchased by Repsol.
three different age groups for Girls Volleyball – girls to wear,” Brodersen said, noting that the A community barbecue was also held this year,
U15, U16, and U17. Though only the U15 girls donation allowed the U15 girls “to be dressed with all proceeds going to the Edson Elite.
are attending Nationals this year, all three groups like a team – it was definitely a confidence Without community support in Edson, so many
had a great season. booster!” recreational and extracurricular activities would
Approximately 150 teams from across Canada All other costs are fundraised directly by the not be possible. The Edson Elite is thankful for
Sand & Gravel Sales/Hauling will be participating in the 4-day tournament, and girls, including coaches expenses, balls, first aid everyone who helped make their season a
the Edson Elite are proud to be able to attend,
Quality Work kits, travel, rentals and fees, etc. The success.
Serving Edson & District Since 1974 Parkland badminton doubles team win Bronze
780-723-5152
by Coach Dwayne Shepherd
The Parkland Pacers Sr.
Badminton team played in the ASAA
Sr. Badminton Provincial
Championships in Calgary on May 3
and 4th.
Kenzie Bills and Christina Steil
played Jr. Girls Doubles and won
Bronze on the B side of the
tournament. They played their best
badminton of the year and just
missed going to the gold medal
game.
Marek Knutson and Aden Weber
played Jr. Boys Doubles and were
4th on the B side of the tournament.
Both teams did a great job on the
court.
PCHS Pacers Badminton doubles
team members Christina Steil and
Kenzie Bills (right) won a bronze
medal at the Provincial
Championships held in Calgary
recently.
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Edson Elite U15 Girls heading to Volleyball Nationals
by Shaylyn Thornton
In yet another exciting event for Edson athletes,
the Edson Elite, a U15 Girls Volleyball team, are
headed to compete in Nationals.
The team of 10 girls aged 14-15 are thrilled at
the opportunity to attend the event from May 9 to
12. The University of Alberta hosts the event in
their Saville Community Sports Centre.
The team is comprised of students from
different schools across town, providing an
opportunity for the girls to get to know people
from outside of their regular day-to-day
activities.
Team member Paige Sidoruk said that the best
thing about being a part of the Edson Elite is
“being able to make new friends.”
Teammate Kyra Brodersen agreed, and said that
she had learned a lot from being part of the team.
“I learned to work hard and work with new
people,” she said. She also commented on the
skill she had been able to work on including,
“learning to hit better, serve better, and pass
better.”
The girls commented that the opportunity to go
to Nationals is “fun and exciting” and something
that not everyone will get to do. The tournament
can be held anywhere in Canada, so the group is The Edson Elite U15 Girls Volleyball team show their excitement for the Nationals tournament they are
thankful that this year it is hosted in Edmonton participating in May 9-12 at the U of A's Saville Centre in Edmonton. photo Shaylyn Thornton
and they are able to attend.
The girls are very thankful for their Coach Matt especially with being able to show off their new approximate cost can be $10,000 per team per
Smith, who is also a teacher at Parkland, and gear provided by Jensen's Lifestyle Clothing. season.
their Assistant Coach Madilyn King, a Grade 11 When the girls attended a tournament in The U15 girls accomplished their fundraising
student. Without their time and effort, the U15 February, they were one of the few teams that this year through bottle collection, perogy and
team would not be possible. didn't have matching teamwear. One of the team
Kids Make A Difference is sponsored by: The U15 team is part of a larger group called mom's, Kim Brodersen, mentioned this to sausage sales, and generous donations from the
the Edson Elite Volleyball Club, which was Jensen's and they came through. “They local community. The U15 girls had their
uniforms supplied by Secure Energy Services,
started by Kaitlyn and Tyler Rovang. It offers sponsored about $1500 worth of swag for the and the U17 jerseys were purchased by Repsol.
three different age groups for Girls Volleyball – girls to wear,” Brodersen said, noting that the A community barbecue was also held this year,
U15, U16, and U17. Though only the U15 girls donation allowed the U15 girls “to be dressed with all proceeds going to the Edson Elite.
are attending Nationals this year, all three groups like a team – it was definitely a confidence Without community support in Edson, so many
had a great season. booster!” recreational and extracurricular activities would
Approximately 150 teams from across Canada All other costs are fundraised directly by the not be possible. The Edson Elite is thankful for
Sand & Gravel Sales/Hauling will be participating in the 4-day tournament, and girls, including coaches expenses, balls, first aid everyone who helped make their season a
the Edson Elite are proud to be able to attend,
Quality Work kits, travel, rentals and fees, etc. The success.
Serving Edson & District Since 1974 Parkland badminton doubles team win Bronze
780-723-5152
by Coach Dwayne Shepherd
The Parkland Pacers Sr.
Badminton team played in the ASAA
Sr. Badminton Provincial
Championships in Calgary on May 3
and 4th.
Kenzie Bills and Christina Steil
played Jr. Girls Doubles and won
Bronze on the B side of the
tournament. They played their best
badminton of the year and just
missed going to the gold medal
game.
Marek Knutson and Aden Weber
played Jr. Boys Doubles and were
4th on the B side of the tournament.
Both teams did a great job on the
court.
PCHS Pacers Badminton doubles
team members Christina Steil and
Kenzie Bills (right) won a bronze
medal at the Provincial
Championships held in Calgary
recently.
