Local Sports

VIDEO: Grass Volleyball latest offering from Nanaimo Sports and Social Club

NANAIMO - Unique recreation opportunities like grass volleyball is one of the hallmarks of the Nanaimo Sports and Social Club.A summer league is underway at Pleasant Valley field on Monday nights.Co-f...

Jul 30, 2021

Summer programming gives Nanaimo United athletes more time on the pitch

NANAIMO - The summer months are usually quiet for the Nanaimo United soccer program but it isn't the case in 2021.Six aside summer sessions are proving popular with all age groups, the club is running...

Jul 23, 2021

Nanaimo gymnast earns top ten results at Canadian Championships

NANAIMO - Makayla White has earned her place as one of Canada's top up and coming gymnasts.The 12-year-old finished with an all around ninth place at the 2021 Canadian Championships.Her results includ...

Jul 18, 2021

VI Raiders 2021 football schedule to kick off in September

NANAIMO - After missing the entire 2020 season, the VI Raiders can now ready for opening kickoff.An eight game BCFC schedule will see the VI Raiders return to play for the first time since 2019. Nanai...

Jul 15, 2021

Nanaimo Canoe and Kayak Club hopes to draw more local youth to try paddling

NANAIMO - Local youth have an opportunity to try paddling on Long Lake in a canoe or kayak.A half day summer camp program is being offered by the Nanaimo Canoe and Kayak Club until Sept. 3.Commodore A...

Jul 10, 2021

Nanaimo box lacrosse returns after nearly two year hiatus

NANAIMO - Junior lacrosse is back in the Harbour City for the first time since 2019.Both the Junior A and Tier 1 Timbermen will play shortened showcase seasons with limited fans allowed at the Nanaimo...

Jul 06, 2021

Nanoose high jumper on cusp of fourth Olympic qualification

NANAIMO - A Nanoose Bay high-jumper is closing on a trip to Tokyo.Mike Mason took home a second place finish at the Canadian Olympic track and field trials. His successful jump of 2.29 metres didn't r...

Jul 04, 2021

Mid-Island Pirates on the diamond for first time since 2019

NANAIMO - Premier Baseball League action is back for the Mid-Island Pirates.They were on the diamond Thursday, June 24 against the Parksville Royals, the first time playing since the COVID-19 pandemic...

Jun 24, 2021

Clippers well into preparations for full 2021-22 BCHL season

NANAIMO - The Clippers offseason is anything but quiet with player acquisitions, evaluation camps and the confirmation of the 2021-22 schedule.June 1 was the first day BCHL teams could officially sign...

Jun 11, 2021

Leadership, mentoring on offer for Island sport coaches

NANAIMO - Coaches from all sports can bolster their skills and learn new leadership techniques in a year long program starting this fall.Applications for the PacificSport Vancouver Island Coach Academ...

Jun 09, 2021