Local Sports

'It's very exciting and surprising that we won this tournament. At my age, I never expected to be in this position to come here and win,' says gold medal winner, 86

'Volunteering is giving a piece of yourself that can't be bought. Volunteering is a vital aspect of being a part of the community,' said 71-year-old Orillia volunteer

'It's not just that we can play now, it's that we can play competitive for something that matters. It gives us older people something to keep competing for,' says local player

'Getting outside makes the winter go quickly. It's just a lot of fun,' said alpine skier at Horseshoe Resort on Day 1 of event that went 'smooth as butter'

'Age regardless, all of our opponents are energized, fit, and want to push themselves,' says local badminton player who kicked off competition Wednesday

'We are going to do the best that we can. Everybody has to play their best and we have to get a little lucky,' says Oro-Medonte woman of newly-formed team

'Whether you are competing on skis, skates, on foot, or all of the above, you show that the only limitations on excellence in sport are the ones we place upon ourselves,' says official

'I know that even though we have a lot to do at home and work, maintaining a lifestyle where we include physical activities is very important,' says Lieutenant Governor

Former Ottawa Senators forward, who has been charged with sexual assault, has previously said he played his minor hockey in Barrie until minor bantam

'We played great tonight. Just one more bounce went their way than it did ours,' said Terriers captain after narrow defeat at hands of division leaders