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I rise today to recognize and congratulate ten-year-old
Kelsie Hodder from the community of Margaree in my
district on winning gold at the provincial YBC bowling
tournament in Grand Falls–Windsor recently.
Kelsie is a member of the Port aux Basques Bowling
Council. Her team placed second in the western zone
competition held back in February at Corner Brook.
Kelsie had the highest number of pinfalls in her
division and won the right to compete as the bantam
girls single in the provincial tournament. At the
provincials, Kelsie bowled 92 pinfalls above the second
place bowler, earning her the honour of representing
Newfoundland and Labrador at the YBC bowling nationals
to be held in Markham, Ontario, on May 2 to 4.
Kelsie will have to bowl seven games per day over
three days at the nationals and her dad, Darren Hodder,
will be coaching the provincial senior boys team and her
mom, Trudy, will also be going along for support. They
hope to see some of the sights in the area during the
trip despite their busy schedules.
Kelsie started bowling in kindergarten and this is
her fifth year bowling. She absolutely loves going to
competitions and meeting new people.
Mr. Speaker, I ask all members of this House to join
with me in extending congratulations to Kelsie Hodder on
winning the provincial YBC single bantam girls’
competition and wish her well at the nationals on May 2
to 4. All the best, Kelsie, to you and your family.
Thank you. |
