Sports

By Amir Khan  Langara Falcons are struggling to recruit new players due to PACWEST protocols limiting coaches’ scouting access to prospects. Virginia Watson, the Falcons women’s basketball head coach, said she’s attempting to bolster…

By Tessa Bartholomeusz Outdoor jogging has enjoyed a resurgence with public health restrictions closing gyms and sport studios as a result of COVID-19.The desire to keep fit during COVID has caused some people to try different…

By Alaina Saint Amour  One of the few inclusive groups prioritizing queer people during the pandemic, Vancouver Queer Skate is bringing LGBTQ+ folks together. The club has been key in providing a sense of community and belonging to…

By Hannah Snider Since tougher COVID-19 restrictions were introduced in B.C. late last year, the Langara men’s basketball team has been navigating how to maintain competitive mental and physical fitness — only now through Zoom sessions…

Reported by Jacob Hoheisel Despite the sport’s aggressive physical contact, rugby can be played safely by kids of all ages, according to club players at Capilano RFC, who hope B.C.’s rugby pool will grow deeper among younger children.…

By Rui Yang Xu While the sport is fun, John Aveline feels that lawn bowling isn’t getting the love it deserves. Aveline, the former president and current coach of Kerrisdale Lawn Bowls Club, said while the sport is quite interesting…

By Ryan Ng This coming fall, the Langara women’s soccer team will be playing under a new head coach, who brings his extensive experience to the women’s soccer team. Mark Eckerle, a Chicago native, will try to bring winning formula…

By Christopher MacMillan Over the five years since opening, a South Vancouver weightlifting gym has cemented the city’s powerlifting culture among athletes of all ages — from six to 86. Powerlifting attracts competitive athletes from…

By Lucas Jornitz Disappointing losses for the Langara Falcons in the PacWest quarter-finals last weekend ended the season for both the women’s and the men’s basketball teams. Both teams lost to their opponents from Camosun College in…

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