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August 8, 2006
(Tourism, Culture and Recreation)
 

Minister congratulates Newfoundland and Labrador teams on national victories

Tourism, Culture and Recreation Minister Tom Hedderson today congratulated the members of the Newfoundland Rock rugby team and the Kelly�s Pub Junior Canadians fastpitch softball team on their outstanding performances in national sporting events this past weekend.

�On behalf of the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador I commend the performances made by both the Newfoundland Rock rugby team and the Kelly�s Pub junior softball team,� said Minister Hedderson �Both teams truly represent the very best of Newfoundland and Labrador and have proven that our athletes can compete, and in fact win, when challenged by the some of the best in the country.�

The Newfoundland Rock rugby team defended their Rugby Canada Super League (RCSL) title on Saturday when they defeated, for the second year in a row, Saskatchewan�s Prairie Fire. The Rock outscored their opponents 28-14 to claim their first national title on home turf.

The Kelly�s Pub Junior Canadians softball team, who represented Newfoundland and Labrador in Drummondville, Quebec on Sunday, won the National Junior Men�s Fastpitch Championship championship. The 7-3 win over the defending champion, Scarborough, Ontario Wolverines, marked the third gold medal victory for the province but the first since St. John�s won in 1976.

�These team�s displayed the dedication and determination in sport that all Newfoundlanders and Labradorians should be proud of,� said Minister Hedderson. �These national titles prove that our province is home to some of the best athletes in the country. Their performance has raised the bar for athletics in the province and at the national level.�

Media contact: Natalie Fleming, Communications, (709) 729-0855, nataliefleming@gov.nl.ca

2006 08 08                                             11:05 a.m.


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