Newfoundland and Labrador Summer Games 2012

Games on!

The 2012 NL Summer Games got off to a blazing start in Carbonear Saturday evening as several thousand athletes, coaches, volunteers, dignitaries, sporting enthusiasts and entertainers took part in what can only be described as an electrifying and first-rate opening ceremonies. This week The Telegram, The Compass and The Packet will bring you complete coverage of the games, from the lighting of the torch to the presentation of the final medal. Below we have the full collection of stories filed by our team of journalists. For the medal count, full schedule and live updates via Twitter click here.

Newfoundland and Labrador Summer Games 2012

Photo by Terry Roberts/The Compass

Danny Cleary (left) and Jamie Korab wave to the crowd before lighting to flame to officially kick off the 2012 NL Summer Games in Carbonear and Harbour Grace on Aug. 18.

Summer Games off to glitzy start

August 18, 2012 - 20 h 59

The 2012 NL Summer Games got off to a blazing start in Carbonear this evening (Aug. 18) as several thousand athletes, coaches, volunteers, dignitaries, sporting...

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Competition heats up on day one of Games

August 19, 2012 - 21 h 56

By NICHOLAS MERCER The Compass The 2012 NL Summer Games kicked into full gear Sunday as day one of competition got off to an exciting start. Kicking off the days...

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No ordinary day at the beach

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August 20, 2012 - 7 h 50

There’s a first for everything. Sunday morning on the silky beach at Salmon Cove Sands, Jessica Winters and Georgia Abel not only played, but also won their...

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Bringing home gold

August 20, 2012 - 13 h 43

By NICHOLAS MERCER The Compass Gold has become the new favourite colour for Sarah Hiscock. The 13-year-old from Carbonear reached the top of the podium in the Girls...

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Summer Games softball

August 20, 2012 - 14 h 27

Mount Pearl/South team vs St. John's/North team in softball at the Newfoundland and Labrador 2012 Summer Games Aug. 20, 2012.

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Avalon baseball 4-0 after Day 2

August 20, 2012 - 22 h 07

The Team Avalon boys’ baseball team are one win away from claiming the 2012 NL Summer Games title. The team,featuring players from Conception Bay North, ran its...

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Newfoundland and Labrador Summer Games 2012

August 20, 2012 - 12 h 26

Chandler White, Western team, in the 100 metre breast stroke at the Newfoundland and Labrador Summer Games August 2012.

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*Updated* Host team enjoying success in the pool

August 21, 2012 - 9 h 58

The pool has been good to the host team of Carbonear-Harbour Grace at the 2012 NL Summer Games. Monday’s finals saw host swimmers collect four more medals and push...

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Tennis player has footwork straddling two countries

August 21, 2012 - 7 h 54

Luc Briand is quite literally one of a kind. The 12-year-old is the only individual athlete from St-Pierre et Miquelon competing at this week’s Newfoundland and...

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Girls volleyball bronze medal match

August 21, 2012 - 11 h 43

Labrador (in the blue and dark blue tops) won the girls' beach volleyball bronze medal at the Newfoundland and Labrador 2012 Summer Games against St. John's. The games...

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