Category Archives: Local Sports
VIU basketball teams hope new players bring golden results
NANAIMO - Sports success stories at Vancouver Island University are plentiful and both the men's and women's basketball programs are no exception.As the Mariners begin the 2019-20 season, they'll brie...
Oct 31, 2019 Fresh off PACWEST titles for the VIU Mariners men's and women's basketball teams, and a CCAA championship for the 2019 men, the Mariners begin their 2019-20 regular season no Nov. 1 (Alex Rawnsley/NanaimoNewsNOW)
VIU Mariners women win gold, men earn silver at PACWEST soccer provincials
NANAIMO - Gold and silver medals came back home from the PACWEST soccer provincials for the VIU Mariners.The women won gold with a convincing 6-1 win over Capilano on Saturday, while the men earned a ...
Oct 28, 2019 The VIU Mariners women's soccer team won their second straight provincial championship with a 6-1 win over Capilano Oct. 26. The men earned silver with a 1-0 loss to Douglas in the final. Both teams will advance to the CCAA nationals. (VIU Mariners Instagram)
Raiders visit Rebels in all island BCFC playoff battle
NANAIMO - The VI Raiders are primed for an all island matchup in the BCFC post season. VI (5-5) will head to Westshore (8-2) Oct. 26 as the underdog in the league semi final. Raiders head coach Curtis...
Oct 24, 2019 The VI Raiders will be the underdogs for the their Cullen semi final game against Westshore on Oct. 26. (VI Raiders Facebook)
Mid-Island VIJHL rivalry sees tide turn
NANAIMO - The rivalry between the Oceanside Generals and the Nanaimo Buccaneers has always been spirited, and until this year it had been the Gens looking up at the Bucs in the standings.Through a qua...
Oct 17, 2019 The Oceanside Generals are putting their stamp on the VIJHL this season, including on their mid-island rivals the Nanaimo Buccaneers. (Kyle Ireland/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Nanaimo coach honoured by Special Olympics Canada
NANAIMO - A Nanaimo Special Olympics coach has another accomplishment under her belt after more than 30 years of coaching various sports. Angela Behn is the 2019 Female Coach of the Year with Special ...
Oct 11, 2019 Female Coach of the Year Angela Behn with Special Olympics medalist Arianna Phillips at the Cliff McNabb Arena. (Spencer Sterritt/NanaimoNewsNOW)
VIU volleyball teams set sights high for 2019-20 season
NANAIMO - It's hard to imagine this volleyball season at Vancouver Island University being better than the last, but that's the goal.In the early 2019, the Mariners won double gold at the PACWEST prov...
Oct 11, 2019 Both the VIU mens and womens volleyball teams have lofty goals for the 2019/20 season, aiming to build on a strong foundation of success. (Northfield Photography)
Nanaimo Hornets keep focus on playoffs despite tough start to season
NANAIMO - It has been a rough start for the Nanaimo Hornets rugby side in their 2019-20 campaign.The team is 0-2 in the Men's Premiere League side after falling 40-15 to Westshore in the season opener...
Oct 03, 2019 The Nanaimo Hornets rugby side have faced a challenging start to their season, however remain steadfast in their goal of a playoff finish to their 2019/20 campaign. (Dan Marshall/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Tribute race to Nanaimo BMX rider to become annual event
NANAIMO - A weekend of racing at the Marie Davidson Bike Park will honour a fallen hero in the local BMX community. Aidan Webber was killed in March 2019 in a workplace accident. A professional BMX ra...
Sep 26, 2019 The family of Aidan Webber along with Nanaimo BMX are holding a Memorial Race and Pro-AM dedicated to his memory, on what would have been the rider's 19th birthday. (Nicole Webber)
Continued growth for Grip, Strength, Invitational kettlebell event
NANAIMO - The biggest event for local kettlebell lifters is now complete. There were 28 competitors who took part in the third annual Grip, Strength Invitational on Sept. 14. Many of the lifters were ...
Sep 19, 2019 There were 28 lifters at the third annual Grip, Strength, Invitational in Nanaimo and momentum in the sport is strong enough to ensure the event will return for a fourth year in 2020. (Dan Marshall/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Clippers see window open for championship run
NANAIMO - The Clippers are anticipating a banner BCHL season this year.The team brings back a lot of veteran talent and the coaches remain excited about new acquisitions during the offseason.Head coac...
Sep 12, 2019 The Clippers are a veteran group with high expectations for the 2019-20 BCHL season. (Gary Dorland)