After a runner-up finish a year prior, Riley Wheeldon and Keaton Gudz bounced back for a four-shot victory in the 2017 Vancouver Island Open. The twosome followed up an impressive 11-under 61 on a rainy Saturday afternoon at Gorge Vale with a 5-under 65 on a blustery Sunday at Uplands Golf Club in the team…
Hampered by injuries and short of substitutions, the Victoria Volleyball Association 17-under women’s team still turned heads at the provincial club championships in Richmond. The squad, stocked largely with West Shore players, knocked off teams from volleyball academies that specifically groom players for the collegiate ranks, before running out of steam in Saturday’s final. Victoria…
15 year old Riley Pickrell began cycling just a few years ago, but he has already shot up to the top of the Provincial cycling scene, and now has his sights set on representing his country in the future. Tyler Bennett has more. 15-year-old Riley Pickrell had a unique introduction to cycling. “I used…
Oak Bay athletes showed character and heart and came away the champions, according to their coach. The Oak Bay High girls 7s rugby team won their second consecutive championship in a row at provincials held at the University of British Columbia last weekend “They played their hearts out,” said Coach Jess Neilson. “In the semi-finals…
Basketball BC is pleased to announce the athletes selected to participate on the 2017 U17 Girls Canada Summer Games Team. These athletes will participate at the Summer Games which will be held in Winnipeg, MB, July 29th – August 3rd. The team will also compete in various AAU tournaments throughout the course of the summer.…
BURNABY (April 5, 2017) Volleyball BC has concluded its tryout process for the upcoming Canada Summer Games, a high level multi-sport event held every four years in our country. This summer marks the 50th anniversary of the Games and the event will be held in Winnipeg, Manitoba from July 28th to August 13th. Historically, this…
“The track is warm, it’s a fun environment and I get to see my friends,” Erin Attwell said about flying across the country from her home in Victoria to take part in the national championships. “I don’t stress about the podiums, getting that is just icing on the cake. I come to race hard, I…
BC Rugby – Maple Leafs walk away with first place finishes in both the Elite Men’s and Elite Women’s divisions of the Vancouver Rugby Festival Vancouver, BC – March 15, 2017: With 50 teams across 9 different divisions, the Vancouver Rugby Festival drew in large crowds of spectators and fans at both UBC and Connaught Park. The…
March 15, 2017 BC Rugby – Vancouver, BC – March 14, 2017: On Saturday March 11th, the BC Rugby Elite 7s Girls faced the Ontario Junior Blues 7s in the final match in BC Place. With amazing efforts from both teams, BC Rugby won the Gold Medal with a final score of 12-5. During the first 2…
Keaton Gudz rolled it best on his home course as his solid 4-under 66 topped the amateur portion of the field. It was also two shots better that Ben Griffin of Uplands Golf Club, whose 68 bested the pro side of the inaugural event. Gudz recorded three birdies and an eagle to go with his…