Drumheller RecTeam Hockey Club held their 21st Annual Hockey Fun Team Tournament at the Memorial Arena.  RecTeam Hockey’s  theme for the tournament was “Everyone is a Winner!” Their goal is to allow our youth to develop physical skills in a gradual and orderly manner.  Not everyone plays at the same rate and not everyone will achieve the same ability.  By having an opportunity to participate in a fun and non-threatening environment, it will allow our youth to build their self esteem and get more out of the sport.
    Didsbury Trashers, Olds Grizzlys, Hanna Fillies, Rosemary Bandits and Drumheller Chinook teams all gathered  December 29 to enjoy the sport and feel the satisfaction of accomplishment.   
 These games were organized to promote skill development, sportsmanship, fair play, respect for teammates, coaches, the opposition, officials and spectators.     
    When the last game was played, everyone had received an equal opportunity to participate and an award memento.
    All time keepers, score keepers, referees, linesmen, coaching staff and ticket sellers were all volunteers.  This tournament was one of four being played. There were 19 teams participating consisting of 260 players, ages 12-15.
    Over 30 local sponsors supplied awards, keepsakes and  prizes.
  

 Back in November 2015, several students attending Drumheller Valley Secondary School approached their teachers, Melissa Dionisio, Patti Burrows and Lisa-Marie McDonald to be coaches for curling.  
    The students put together  two teams and they practice on Thursdays at the Drumheller Curling Club.
    Their first tournament will be held on the February 26 weekend. They will be competing against other school teams.

The students from DVSS are back row l-r:  Jayden Nail, Liam McDougald, Noah Miles, Daniel Thornton, Justin Herman, Kaylee Peake and Allison Boyko.  
Front row are the coaches l-r: Melissa Dionisio, Patti Burrows and Lisa-Marie McDonald.  Missing from the group picture are:  Rachel Ranger and Emily Bertsch.