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Annual Dragon Boat Festival a Success
By Molly Kett women’s division of the dragon boat the warm and friendly atmosphere participate in a variety of activities
race, with a goal to improve their offered at the event. taking place throughout the day.
n August 10th, the annual speed and technique over three races. Organizers were thrilled to host “A lively and talented group of
OCornwall Waterfest Dragon Some teams of course won medals, a four-team women’s division this entertainers kept the energy level high
Boat race was held at the Cornwall achieved the fastest time prize, and year and hope to see some hometown throughout the day with music, dance,
Canal. For some, the event is about a few lucky ones were able to hoist women’s teams get involved next and interactive drumming sessions,”
the competition, for others, it’s about the championship trophy by the end year. says Emard. “Expert analysis of the
cooperation. But all participants of the day. event was provided in velvet tones by
can agree that the best way to spend “The calibre of the local community
Some participants paddled in the emcee Thom Racine. Vendors were
a summer day in Cornwall is with competition for the very first time, teams improves every year, with race on site with interesting products for
family and friends on the waterfront. times matching those posted by teams
while others returned to defend their sale and delicious food and drink was
in the competitive division,” says Lea
This year, nineteen teams division title. Several experienced Emard. available including Thai spring rolls,
competed in the sport, community, or teams came from Ottawa to enjoy pulled pork sandwiches, and hot and
A complete list of race results is nitro brewed coffee. Century 21 set
available on the Cornwall WaterFest up a games area that attracted young
MURPHY’S SPORTS LAW website, for those interested in and old alike.”
learning more.
Cornwall Waterfest was proud to
Aside from the actual dragon boat partner with Hospice Cornwall, who
By David Murphy racing, attendees were also able to Continued on page 13
The Shoeless Joe’s Cornwall U14 Cyclones
recently wrapped up their second season at heard of the
the OSSTA Provincial Championships
in Brampton. While the weekend hidden
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and coaches had hoped (we went job
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memories made. Friendships
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and off the field throughout a fun
season.
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made the right decision.
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led the growth of the program with winter softball camps, summer
practices, and even organizing the Cornwall Selects’ tournament.
This year’s team built upon last season’s success with a bronze It’s amazing how one appointment at Job Zone can really make you
with the service and advice I received!
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already looking forward to 2020. As most of the U14 players graduate,
there’s the likelihood of two U16 teams from Cornwall for next season.
And, who knows, we may eventually host the OSSTA Provincials!
That would be quite the accomplishment and tip of the cap to builders
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