We made quite a few changes to the basketball program last year, but our mission remains the same: giving as many kids as possible an opportunity to play, no matter their financial status, in a safe, fun environment. In August 2022, we were proud to announce that basketball coach Guinness Rider was the new Sun […]
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We fielded five full teams the past season: Atom, Mosquito, Pee Wee, Bantam and Midget, with Bantam being headed up by Football Coordinator Jesse Blizzard. The global COVID-19 pandemic hit football especially hard, but the dedication of the staff and parents new and old paid off for a great fall. At Atom, the Hornets were […]
Ottawa University social science student Tristan Gilbert-Thibault and Concordia University philosophy student Deion Thompson were named recipients of the Earl De La Perralle scholarships for 2022. Scholarships are part of the continuum of services Sun Youth offers young people to promote their development, a continuum that includes equal access to sports, day camps, after-school activities […]
The annual Sun Youth Holiday Basketball Classic took place December 17 and 18. While there was some familiarity about it, several new features were on display for fans and the 12 participating teams. This year the event moved to a showcase format, as opposed to a tournament. The showcase format permits more precise matchups, with […]
The 19th annual Sun Youth Mordy Gordon Memorial Golf Tournament and 6th annual Cyclothon, held on August 15th at Elmridge Country Club, raised more than $110,000 in support of youth sports and recreation! The participation of over 250 golfers and cyclists and the support of our generous sponsors and donors ensures that hundreds of children […]
On May 8th was held the Sun Youth Hornets Basketball Banquet. For the occasion, athletes, parents and coaches were gathered at Pensionnat St-Nom-de-Marie for this annual event to reward athletes who have distinguished themselves during the season. Congratulations to all the teams and a huge thanks to all the volunteer coaches and parents who’ve helped […]
