RANT N' ROAR - DAY ELEVEN
ATHLETE PROFILE: ADAM JAMES
Volleyball athlete Adam James is attending the 2022 Canada Summer Games. He has been playing volleyball for seven years and plays the opposite hitter position on Team NL. He began playing volleyball because his older brother played in school and he wanted to show him that he could be better than him, and from his perspective, he is.
He took time out of his day to tell us what he is looking forward to during the Games.
“What I am looking forward to at the Games is competing and showing the big provinces that Newfoundland can compete.”
Chef's Corner
It was a busy day yesterday for Team NL with competitions starting up again at the Canada Summer Games for week two. Competition for the team were happening around several venues around Niagara, with a preliminary round of diving happening at Etobicoke Olympian. It was a great drive to Etobicoke to see our diver Merrick Noel who competed in his first ever 3 metre Springboard Male event. As a novice to artistic diving, he did well. I also got out to see our men’s softball team play against Team BC. It was a great game.
Last night, myself and all of Team NL mission staff got out for a bit of downtime after a full day of visiting venues and cheering on our athletes. Canada Games Council hosted a traditional Pepper Party at Johnny Rocco’s, and I represented Team NL well, earning my gold and red pepper pin by eating all four peppers – jalapeno, serrano, habanero, and scotch bonnet - in 15 minutes.
With another full day of competition for Team NL at the Games, I got out to see our male volleyball players, and join our rowing team for their lunch break at Henley. It was a hot day at the track as I took in triple jump, several wheelchair races, shot put and steeplechase. Tomorrow I look forward to more volleyball, and visit our road cycling team for the first time. We will enjoy a little downtime this evening as our Mission team get together for supper and some good conversation, as we are joined by some members of the 2025 host society, looking forward to a nice evening.
Softball (Male) secure first win
Our male softball team picked up their first win of the week with a 9-4 victory over Team New Brunswick with their third game of the Games. Marcus Pittman hit Newfoundland and Labrador's first home run of the week with a two run blast.
Marcus Pittman also pitched three relief innings after starting pitcher John Webber. Liam Shea and Jacob Gill both had two hit games for NL. Record sits at 1-2 with game 4 coming up at 2:15EST against undefeated Nova Scotia. Go Team NL Go!
Volleyball (Female) dominate on the court
Our Women's Volleyball team defeated Team Yukon by a score of 3-0 in their first match of the day. They were dominant in the first set with a 25-14 win. Team Yukon fought hard in the second, trading points until we pulled out a 30-28 victory. The final set had our ladies back in control with another 25-14 win.
In their second match of the day, the Women’s Volleyball Team continued to dominate as they defeated Team PEI in straight sets. They are back on the court at Canada Games Park tomorrow morning at 9 am as they face Team Nunavut.
Golfers enjoy first day of competition on the course
The first round of the golf event at Canada Summer Games is complete for Team NL. It was a great day for Ryan Holwell shooting a 2 under round of 70 to sit at the top of the leader board. Ethan Efford shot 79 to in 18th spot after day one, and Paige Allen shot a 88 to sit in the 17th spot, while Sanjana Guillipali shot a 94 to end day one in 20th place.
Team NL is enjoying the beautiful Legends on the Niagara golf course and the amazing hospitality of staff and volunteers. They will be back out on the golf course tomorrow starting at 9:00 am (EST).
Volleyball (male) players play solid game
Our male volleyball team started their day with a light stretch and practice. They hit the court at Canada Games park at 4:00 pm (EST) to play against Team Nunavut. Team NL played a solid game and came out on top 3-0.
A lot of hard work and team spirit was displayed in this game.
Soccer (Female) have a good day on the field
New Brunswick(NB) defeated Team NL in Female Soccer today by a score of 3- 0. It was scoreless after 40 minutes of play.
However, in the second half NB broke the deadlock at the 49 minute mark. They then scored on a penalty kick at the 54 minute, and again late to secure the 3-0 win.
Athletics athletes earn personal bests
It was a hot and humid day on the athletics track at Canada Games Park today, but numerous of the athletes qualified for finals on Friday, August 19th and Saturday, August 20th.
Dual-sport athlete Grace Mack ran in the 3000m Steeplechase hitting a big personal best, finishing in 8th place.
Many more athletes also an achieved personal bests today.
rowers have beautiful day on the water
Rowers for Team NL competed today in the men's quad, women's lightweight doubles, women's doubles, and women's singles heats and repechage. It was a beautiful day for our Team NL rowers to be out on the water at the Royal Canadian Henley Rowing Course.
Competition will continue tomorrow for placing some in the A and B finals to be held on Saturday and Sunday.