During the early 1900s, The Island was a popular gathering spot for the township to participate in organized sports; each village or settlement typically had their own formal hockey team or ball team assembled, depending on the season, which competed against other communities at the few designated hockey "arenas" or parks. A recurring patch of flat ice in a field at The Island was designated the "Island Arena", hockey games and tournaments were organized and held at this outdoor "arena" throughout the winter months. These tournaments were considered important in the township and were large community events; the results of the games were often reported in local newspapers and were well-followed by surrounding communities.