Rapids Men's Team Competes in the Premier Arena Soccer League

BELLINGHAM- The Rapids Semi Professional Soccer Club has began their preseason for the Premier Arena Soccer League, and plans to play an exhibition match against Western Washington University’s men’s soccer team on Sat., Nov. 16^th at 7:20 p.m.

The exhibition match will not impact the team’s rankings once the season begins.

The game will take place at the Sportsplex Arena, located at 1225 Civic Way. The costs to attend are $5 per adult and $3 per child.

So far this season, the team has played one game against Arlington and tied with a score of 6-6.

Sunjinda Dangvan, a member of the team, says the team is looking good. His goal for the season is to win his league and go to nationals.

“We just need more time to play together and get into the swing of things,” Dangvan said.

Dangvan scored 4 of the 6 points during the match against Arlington. Dan Anderson and Scott Swanson, members of the team, scored the other 2 points.

The Premier Arena Soccer League is made up of teams throughout Washington. The games have been popular over the last four years, drawing in over 350 fans at each home game.

Winter Training Available for WSA Rapids

The WSA Rapids Whatcom Soccer Academy is offering winter training this season, with registrations for training on a first-come, first-serve basis.

The training provides players with the opportunity to train with some of the highest level coaches in the area. This includes coaches Brad Swanson, Marc Ronney, and Lance Calloway.

The teams will consist of 11 players, with 1 to 2 teams per age group. The Rapids fee costs $82.50, and includes a T-shirt and 6 hours of training. There will be an additional charge of $30 dollars for each travel tournament and $15 dollars for Sportsplex tournaments. To view the registration form, click here. 

Local Figure Skating Club Prepares for Upcoming Performance

BELLINGHAM- The Bellingham Figure Skating Club will be performing a Winter Show called “The Night before Christmas On Ice” on December 7th and 8th. The show will take place at 4 p.m. on Saturday and 1:30 p.m. on Sunday.

Tickets went on sale Nov. 1^st for $7 each. You are also able to purchase tickets at the door for $9 each. The show will be held at the Sportplex arena, located at 1225 Civic Field Way.

This will be the club’s 16^th annual Winter Show and is also their biggest fundraiser of the year. Since the club is a non-profit volunteer organization, contributions made will be used to support the clubs events and programs.

Some members in the community have already marked their calendars and are looking forward to the date.

Emily Larson, a Bellingham resident who has already purchased a ticket, said she is excited to see the performance.

“It will get me into the Christmas spirit and will be new fun tradition to go to with friends,” Larson said.

Skaters have been practicing since Sept. 10^th, and the event will allow them to showcase their skills.

You are able to purchase a ticket ahead of time by visiting the Sportsplex office.  

Visit the Bellingham Figure Skating Club Facebook page by clicking here. 

Puget Neighborhood Association Plans Upcoming Meeting

The Puget Neighborhood Association has a board meeting scheduled for October 29^th, and will hold the next general meeting on November 19^th where they will be discussing information regarding the neighborhood and future development projects.

So far, Gaythia Weis, president of the Puget Neighborhood Association, has received a request from the Community Energy Challenge who would like to give a short presentation. Also during the meeting, they will discuss the Hearing Examiners decision regarding University Ridge. The decision has been announced and approved on Wednesday, Oct. 23^rd by the Hearing Examiner Dawn Sturwold. Click here for Sturwold’s decision. Also during the meeting, they will discuss a proposal for the land south of Fred Meyer from a new developer.

AVT Construction LCC will be holding a meeting on behalf of Langstan Management at the Elks Lodge in Bellingham on Oct. 30th at 6 p.m. to invite the public to comment and ask questions regarding their proposal. The meeting will discuss the proposed project for the first phase of development on the undeveloped property lying south of Fred Meyer, west of Lincoln Street, East of 1-5 and north of E. Maple Street.