Today is officially the second day of Opaskwayak Indigenous Days, and here are some of the sporting events taking place across OCN.

Starting at 9:00 a.m. at the Veterans’ Hall, pre-elder and elder races will take place. Then, at 9:30 a.m., there will be a 50+ mountain bike race. Registration will happen on site at the Veterans’ Hall with Mariola Head.

Children’s races will be running throughout the week at various locations across OCN. This morning at around 10:00 a.m, they’ll be set up at the OID Park.

Also happening this morning are the Angel Races at the Veterans’ Hall, which will also begin at 10:00 a.m.

Lastly, the O.I.D. Ball Hockey Tournament starts up today at the Oscar Lathlin Collegiate gymnasium. Today, the youth division will be playing their games and competing for one of three cash prizes, while the adult division will begin play tomorrow.

Sunday, Aug. 9, marks the official start of Opaskwayak Indigenous Days, with a couple of sporting events set to kick off the week.

Beginning at 9 a.m., a Children's and Youth Triathlon will take place at the O.I.D. Park. Registration will be available on site. For more information, call 431-355-1756.

At 1 p.m., a Youth Fishing Derby will be held at OCN Riverside Park. The registration fee is $8 per rod.

102.9 CJAR will be covering all Opaskwayak Indigenous Days events throughout the week. Stay informed by visiting our website or tuning in to our local newscasts.

O.I.D. program booklets will be available beginning Monday at the main headquarters in Otineka Mall.

Starting next week, a wide range of sporting events will take place during Opaskwayak Indigenous Days.

The O.I.D Soccer Tournament was announced Wednesday night, and participants looking to put together a team have until Aug. 12 to register before games kick off next weekend.

There will be both men's and women's divisions, with cash prizes awarded to the teams that finish first through third.

The entry fee is $600 per team. E-transfers can be sent to accounts.recieveable@opaskwayak.ca. In the message box, include your team name. The tournament draw will also take place on Aug. 12.

The Pas Minor Hockey is currently looking for house league coaches and conveners ahead of the upcoming hockey season.

If you enjoy making a positive impact while helping young players develop their skills and build confidence, consider getting involved.

For more information or to apply, visit thepasminorhockey.ca.

On Friday, August 14th, during Opaskwayak Indigenous Days, the Nathan McGillivary Sr. Memorial Youth Relay Race will take place at Joe A. Ross School's outdoor track.

This event is open to youth ages 12–17. To compete, each team must consist of two males and two females.

Registration will take place on the morning of the race from 9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m., with the race beginning at 10:00 a.m.

Cash prizes will be awarded to the teams that place 1st through 6th. Trophies and individual awards will also be presented to the top standout racers.

For more information, please contact Jamie at 204-623-5622 or Gabby at 204-978-1204.

A few announcements were made last week surrounding your Northern Manitoba Blizzard.

First up, on Friday, the Blizz made another trade ahead of the upcoming season. Liam Carlone, a 2006-born forward formerly of the Winkler Flyers, will now be suiting up for Northern Manitoba. In return, the Flyers received a player development fee (PDF) and 2007-born defenceman Seth Quayle. Carlone is coming off two stellar seasons with Winkler and even served as the team's assistant captain during his tenure.

The Blizz continue to get better ahead of training camp, which is set to begin later this month. This past weekend, the team released its full training camp schedule and highlighted two games that will be played during this month. The camp will feature open practices as well as competitive scrimmages. More information can be found on the team's official Facebook page.

One last reminder from the Blizz: they only have a limited number of spots remaining for their upcoming hockey school, which is set to kick off on August 18. There are currently nine spots available in the U7 and U9 program and just three spots remaining in the U11 program. Participants interested in registering are encouraged to visit normanblizzard.com to sign up.

As always, the best way to stay up to date with your Northern Manitoba Blizzard is by following the team's Facebook page or visiting their website.