I have to start out by stressing the importance of reading instructions right to the end, rather than skimming through them. I was all geared up to go play badminton in St. Adolphe. I got my racquet, my shoes, my water bottle, and I even had a friend who wanted to attend with me. Great! We hopped into my car and headed over to the school and the parking lot was empty.
Weird. I had thought it would be full! So we waited a little bit, then we figured I must have gotten the times wrong or something. We googled the Ritchot leisure guide, and sure enough, I got the evening wrong. Oops!
Fast-forward to the next week, I gather my gear and head over the school, this time on the correct evening. I even managed to convince my friend to join me again so that I didn’t go at it alone.
Yvan greeted us in the gym and told us to warm up before starting a game. We grabbed a birdie and our racquets, then started hitting the birdie back and forth—a good warm-up, to say the least, because it had been at least seven years since either of us had played.
And do you think I could remember the rules?
No.
So we asked Yvan to explain the rules, the scores, and the court lines. Before we knew it, we were playing our first game with Yvan and Henry. Playing badminton again wasn’t hard, nor was it easy. We got into some good rallies and worked up quite a sweat. I have to admit, I’m not as quick as I used to be.
We played a few more rounds with other teams before calling it quits out of sheer exhaustion. After this workout, we were sore and ready for a long break. In fact, my wrist is still a little sore three days later! I guess I hammered that birdie a little too hard.
Nighthawks Hold Successful Spring Camp
May 02, 2024 | 7:00 pm
The Niverville Nighthawks held their annual spring camp from April 25–28 at the CRRC for future prospects and players. Over the course of the weekend, players and goalies were put through a series...
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Apr 26, 2024 | 4:05 pm
It has been an eventful season for Eastman Speed Skating Club. After relocating from Steinbach to the CRRC in Niverville, coaches and skaters have been equally thrilled with the opportunities...
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Read moreTryouts Coming for Manitoba Summer Games Girls Soccer
Apr 17, 2024 | 4:04 pm
An exciting opportunity is coming for young athletes in the rural southeast. In anticipation of the upcoming Manitoba Summer Games, tryouts will be held in May for those looking to join one of...
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Read moreThe Sophomore Jolt: Looking Back at a Second Season of Nighthawks Hockey
Apr 13, 2024 | 8:59 pm
For the second straight year, the Niverville Nighthawks had an up-and-down season. When they were playing well, the Nighthawks were hard to beat. They played strong and looked like one of the best...
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Read moreProvince Announces Support of Jets Whiteout Parties
Apr 10, 2024 | 3:00 pm
In the coming weeks, Winnipeg’s downtown will be hit by a whiteout, this one of the welcome variety. With the Winnipeg Jets securing their place in this year’s Stanley Cup playoffs, it’s time...
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Read moreEastman Heat Do Manitoba Proud at Western Provincials
Apr 10, 2024 | 12:13 am
The U16A Eastman Heat ringette team recently wrapped up a particularly successful season. After winning their Provincials in overtime, they qualified to represent Manitoba at the Western Canadian...
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Read moreLocal Athlete Wins at Special Olympics
Apr 01, 2024 | 12:00 am
Niverville resident Terrylinn Johnson won four medals in speedskating at the Special Olympics Canada Winter Games held in Calgary on February 27–March 2. This is only the latest of Johnson’s...
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Read moreNighthawks Season Ends in Sweep
Mar 29, 2024 | 9:44 am
The Niverville Nighthawks have been eliminated from the MJHL postseason after a 3–2 season-ending loss in game four at the CRRC on Thursday night to the Steinbach Pistons. With their backs up...
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