HarbourCats staying local for first three signings of 2021
It's a very large step from high school baseball to the college ranks. It's an even bigger one to collegiate summer leagues, where the best of the best earn prestigious placements.
It's even more so for local players to face the spotlight of playing in...
Hall summit celebrates curling
The BC Sports Hall of Fame is holding its 2020 Annual Summit virtually this Friday, Sept. 18, with online proceedings replacing original plans to convene for three days of activity designed to celebrate the 125th Anniversary of curling in British Columbia.
Curl BC’s CEO Scott...
Pacific FC, Bustos explode in 5-0 rout over HFX Wanderers at Island Games
Welcome (and farewell) to the Marco Bustos Show.
Pacific FC’s MVP candidate was the star of the show in his club’s season finale with two goals and two assists in a 5-0 win over HFX Wanderers FC on Tuesday night at The Island Games.
Tuesday’s earlier...
Men’s wrestling individual medals re-awarded following doping infraction
A pair of medals in the men’s 100 kg weight class at the 2020 U SPORTS Wrestling Championships were re-awarded Thursday due to a doping infraction.
Bronze medalist Job Reinhart of the Guelph Gryphons will be upgraded to silver, while Concordia’s Jeremy Poirier, who originally...
BCHL APPROVES ALTERNATIVE SCENARIO TO GUARANTEE 2020-21 SEASON
The BC Hockey League Board of Governors has unanimously approved a COVID-19 alternative plan to fulfill the 2020-21 season. The alternative will be implemented in the event that Provincial Health Office (PHO) regulations do not allow arena capacity that provides needed gate revenue for...
USask Hardy to step down as chief athletics officer after completion of term
After a successful run with Huskie Athletics at the University of Saskatchewan (USask), Dave Hardy will be stepping down as chief athletics officer (CAO).
"The world has changed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and university athletics was by no means spared," said Hardy, who took...
Clippers reveal safety plan heading into season
The Nanaimo Clippers Hockey Club is entering its 49th season in the British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL).
Players, staff, and ownership know this year is going to be a challenge during the coronavirus pandemic but are committed to making the season happen.
The Clippers are coming off...
BC Rugby Progresses to Phase 3 of Return to Rugby
BC Rugby officially moved to the next phase of their ‘Return to Rugby’ plan which permits sanctioned clubs to deliver touch and flag rugby training and in-house leagues. While many die-hard rugby players may still feel like this is still too much of a compromise, BC Rugby have put...
U SPORTS issues statement on postponement of the Lucerne 2021 FISU Winter Universiade
U SPORTS, the national brand of university sports in Canada, supports the decision announced Monday to postpone the upcoming 2021 FISU Winter Universiade, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
As the franchise holder for the International University Sports Federation (FISU), U SPORTS organizes all aspects of...
NFL AND NFLPA COVID-19 MONITORING TESTING RESULTS
The National Football League and NFL Players Association today announced the COVID-19 monitoring testing results for August 21– August 29.
During this period, players and Tier 1 and 2 personnel were tested daily. Tier 3 individuals were tested weekly. Individuals who test positive for COVID-19...
Dr. Bonnie Henry Receives BC Hockey Chair of the Board Award
BC Hockey announces the 2019-2020 Chair of the Board Award is awarded to British Columbia's Provincial Health Officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry.
The BC Hockey Chair of the Board Award is presented to an individual that has brought honour to BC Hockey through an outstanding humanitarian...
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