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South Vancouver skaters make it to STARSkate finals
For figure skaters Tiffany Yen and Bernice Chau, the challenge isn’t qualifying for the STARSkate final.
Riders prepare for upcoming season
As show season approaches, preparations are in full-swing at Southlands Riding Club.
Langara athletes to lose training facilities when YMCA closes
As of 2021, Langara athletes will need to find an alternative training facility that is accessible and convenient.
Drop-in dodgeball goes to nationals
The Vancouver Dodgeball League is heading to the National Dodgeball Championships for the first time after a big win at the provincial tryouts.
Some athletes eye Langara for their education, not the team
As tryouts approach, the Langara men’s soccer team is looking for players, and players are looking for a school.
Supplements risk student athletes being banned from competition
Athletes who take supplements may not be aware they are taking unregulated pharmaceutical drugs that could be tainted, said a sports physiologist.
Recovering from an injury requires more than physical healing, says expert
The physical side of sports injuries are always talked about, but never the mental side, said a Langara women’s basketball coach.
Langara Falcons’ rookie rises to top spot
A Langara basketball player went from benchwarmer to MVP after the former star was sidelined because of an injury.
Importance of sports awards differs by brand, says athlete
College athletes say it takes more than awards to propel them into a future career in sports.
Vancouver showcase excites both players and fans
Reported by Adam Levi Competitive basketball returned to Vancouver last week for the inaugural Vancouver Showcase. From Nov. 18-24, a dozen of the U.S.’s Division-1 men’s and women’s college basketball teams showed off their skills in front…