Events
Joëlle Bader
Joëlle became the first Islander to represent Canada as part of a national soccer team earlier this year and played a big part in the U17 CONCACAF qualifiers. She scored an important tying goal from range against Puerto Rico, leading to a win and qualifying spot for Canada in the FIFA World Cup next fall!
PEI Newsmakers – March 2025
March 2 – UPEI Panthers win AUS Men’s Basketball Championship for first time in 22 years, defeating St. FX 84-79. March 2 – Josh Bennett wins gold (+100 Veterans), Declan Crawford earns silver (-73 Under-18), and Cash Perry earns bronze (-73 Under-16) at the Matsuru Cup judo competition in Montreal. March 2 – Lucas Macdonald earns Silver medal (U21 -90kg) at the…
Ellen MacNearney
Ellen led the way for Special Olympics PEI athletes at the World Games in Turin, claiming three gold medals in cross-country skiing! Ellen took top spot in the 5km, 7.5km, & 4x1km relay to become the first SOPEI athlete with 3 golds at one World Games!
International Women’s Day – VIP Coaches
For International Women’s Day 2025, we asked some of our female VIP coaches why they coach and what their message is to other women and girls considering coaching! Abigel Sule, football Aoife Guilfoyle, Karate Caitlin Heckbert, Equestrian Julia Major, Ultimate Frisbeee Katie White, Golf Lynn…
IWD with Katie Baker
Sport PEI’s International Women’s Day celebration was a powerful gathering that radiated energy and inspiration. Female leaders from all corners of the community—coaches, Board Members, and Executive Directors—gathered to honor the power and resilience of women in leadership. Gemma Koughan, the Executive Director of Sport PEI, welcomed everyone and emphasized the significance of this day,…
PEI Newsmakers – February 2025
Feb. 2 – Ryan Dwyer commits to play NCAA D1 hockey at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (NY). Feb. 8 – Vanessa Keefe wins gold (68 kg) at OUA wrestling and helps Brock win 10th-straight women’s team title along with coach Hannah Taylor. Feb. 8 – U14 Red Mudd volleyball team wins Nova Scotia Super Series. Feb. 16 – U14…
Abby Larkin
Abby Larkin capped off her impressive debut season with the Dalhousie Tigers women’s hockey team by earning AUS Rookie of the Year and First-Team All-Star honours! Abby’s 18 points in 27 games tied for most among defence in the conference!
Statement on Future of True Sport PEI
With the recent announcement that the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) will be moving on move on from the work they have historically done with the True Sport brand and focusing on its overall mandate as an independent regulator of sport integrity, Sport PEI would like to reaffirm our commitment to supporting and promoting values-based…
PEI Newsmakers – January 2025
Jan. 4 – Brett Gallant wins gold at Mixed Doubles Curling Nationals; will represent Canada at 2025 World Championships in Fredericton. Jan. 4 – Billy Bridges named to Hockey Canada National Team Athlete Committee. Jan. 9 – Jenna Larter named to Canada’s speed skating team for the ISU World Cup to be held in Calgary; first PEI…
Island Wrestling Academy Team
IWA wrestlers came home with a haul of titles from tournaments in Ontario & New Brunswick this month including 12 medals at the Eastern Canadian Wrestling Championships with gold medals from Alexsa Matheson at 55kg, 57kg, 61kg, and 62kg! Zander O’Meara also won a gold medal and IWA was named Top Women’s Club!