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U15 Whitecaps Softball
The U15 Whitecaps softball team started their month off winning the first two legs of the Atlantic Softball Series with undefeated records. They finished even stronger, taking gold at the Quebec Invitational with a tight 1-0 victory over Team Quebec in the finals!
PEI Newsmakers – May 2025
May 1 – Noah Dobson named to men’s roster for IIHF World Hockey Championships in Sweden & Denmark. May 1 – Vanessa Keefe named to the Senior National Wrestling team to compete at Pan-Am Championships. First senior international appearance. May 3 – Brett Gallant, with partner Jocelyn Peterson, qualifies to represent Canada in Mixed Doubles Curling at…
2025 Sport PEI Scholarship recipients
Sport PEI is proud to announce the four scholarship recipients for our 2025 scholarships. Riley Bissett Graduating from: Grace Christian School Attending: Detroit Mercy University Sport: Lacrosse (competing for DMU – NCAA D1) Addison Langley Graduating from: Bluefield High School Attending: St. Francis Xavier University Sport: Soccer (competing for StFX – AUS/U SPORTS) Ailah MacDonald…
Naiads 11-12 Provincial
The Charlottetown Naiads 11-12 Provincial artistic swim team – Livia Flood, Ellie Parsons, Felix Sherren, & Stella Li, coached by Victoria McQuaid & Kathryn Woods – finished their undefeated season by earning top place at the Atlantic Regional Championships in Saint John!
PEI Newsmakers – April 2025
April 5 – Keely MacGrath wins gold in the U17 division and silver in U19 division at Alberta Open (wrestling). Udan Pamunuwe earns bronze in the U17 division. April 6 – Team PEI figure skating captures record-setting 5 medals at the 2025 Atlantic Canada Skating Championships. Yangman (Emma) Li earns gold in Pre-Juvenile Women U11 and silver in STAR 7 Women…
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,…