The Calgary Stampede will have plenty of representation from the foothills for its 2011 rodeo — with one noticeable exception.
Six athletes have been invited to the 2011 Stampede, however, Debbie Renger, who won the Calgary title in ladies barrel racing in 2004, is not among this year’s contestants.
Lee Graves of Black Diamond will be back at the Stampede as the defending champion in the steer wrestling.
The foothills area entries for the 2011 Calgary Stampede from July 8-17 are:
Saddle bronc – Kyle Thomson, Black Diamond
Bareback — Davey Shields Jr., DeWinton
Steer wrestling — Lee Graves, Black Diamond
Ladies barrel racing — Lindsay Sears, Nanton; Sierra Stoney, DeWinton
Bull riding — Tyler Thomson, Black Diamond
Tennis, anyone?
The Okotoks Tennis Club is holding an open house and registration on April 16 at its courts from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The club plans to hold summer camps as well as lessons for players of all ages.
There will also be singles and doubles leagues. The club is also hoping to have a tournament against their counterparts at the High River club.
The Okotoks Tennis Club is located on Waldron Avenue, just south of Good Shepherd School.
The High River Tennis Club is expected to open sometime this season.
Its previous tennis courts were torn down to make room for a new health centre.
Plans are to build new courts in the Montrose area just south of 12th Ave.
