The Times Globe - Sports Week, Monday, August 20, 2001

The Canada Games are a lot more than just medals and personal bests. The Games are about a life experience and having fun, a time most athletes will never forget. Duncan Beattie and Ryley Greene, a pair of rowers from Rothesay, proudly displayed the N.B. flag during Opening Ceremonies last weekend. (Photographer: Ron Ward)

Rothesay rower Mike Owens proudly displays his gold medal.

Rothesay rower Katie Reynolds proudly displays her gold medal.

LONDON, Ont. - Yesterday was a dark day here at the Canada Games as organizers caught their collective breath during the transition from Week 1 to Week 2 events.

New Brunswick captured eight medals during the first seven days of this fortnight, including gold from Rothesay rowers Mike Owens (men's single sculls) and Katie Reynolds (women's single sculls).

The rowing team of Andrew Munro of Quispamsis and Drew Simson of Rothesay garnered the silver in men's coxless pairs.

On a light Saturday, Rothesay's Jordan Crawford was the only local athlete in action. He finished 25^th with a time of 2:03.39.90 in cross-country cycling.

The slate of sports in Week 2 includes track and field, baseball, canoeing, diving, rugby, men's soccer, tennis, volleyball, and beach volleyball.

New Brunswick has strong medal hopes in baseball, one of the glamour events of any Canada Summer Games. The provincial entry opens its schedule today versus Prince Edward Island.

The beach volleyball teams take to the sand today as well. The women's entry consists of Kim Flewelling of Saint John and Sophie Melanson of Grand Barachois. They play Manitoba in their first match.