Ian Thorpe

City’s student athletes excel

We take time this week to look back and acknowledge local high school students who earned special recognition.

School volleyball gets kids on the court

NANAIMO – Time to serve up some volleyball, as we catch up on recognizing some of the local elementary teams.

Nick Sertic of Pauline Haarer Elementary School competes in the medley relay event at the Nanaimo District Elementary School Track and Field Championships earlier this month at Rotary Bowl Stadium.

Records set at district track and field meet

The annual Nanaimo District Elementary School Track and Field Championships were held earlier this month at Rotary Bowl stadium.

Nick Sertic of Pauline Haarer Elementary School competes in the medley relay event at the Nanaimo District Elementary School Track and Field Championships earlier this month at Rotary Bowl Stadium.

Bantams among the best at lacrosse tournament

Nanaimo Ice Centre was host venue for the 36th annual Tim White Memorial Bantam Lacrosse Tournament.

Curlers off the ice after successful season

NANAIMO – We'll take a final slide onto the curling ice this week, as we conclude our review of local year-end awards…

The Thorpe Report hits the road this week in order to acknowledge top local runners.

Nanaimo runners among Vancouver Island’s fastest

We’re hitting the road this week to acknowledge top local runners who took part in the second half of the Vancouver Island Race Series.

The Thorpe Report hits the road this week in order to acknowledge top local runners.
Gary Howk, left, lead Mike Gallo, skip Gerry Adams, third Ian Thorpe and second Randy Gummer are this year's Nanaimo Curling Centre men's club champions.

Nanaimo Curling Centre looks back at its best shots from the past season

It's time now to review year-end awards from the various men’s leagues…

Gary Howk, left, lead Mike Gallo, skip Gerry Adams, third Ian Thorpe and second Randy Gummer are this year's Nanaimo Curling Centre men's club champions.
Nanaimo runners did well at the Vancouver Sun Run, Victoria Times-Colonist 10K and the Victoria Marathon.

Nanaimo runners make haste at Vancouver, Victoria races

Nanaimo runners did well recently at the Vancouver Sun Run, Times-Colonist 10K and the Vancouver Marathon.

Nanaimo runners did well at the Vancouver Sun Run, Victoria Times-Colonist 10K and the Victoria Marathon.

Curlers sweep up awards

NANAIMO – This week we’ll recap the winning teams from the ladies’ leagues that were organized during the past year.

Outdoor pool beckons White Rapids

The Nanaimo White Rapids Summer Swim Club is about to begin another spring and summer swimming season.

Lawn bowlers getting out on green

Every year in mid-April, a sure sign that spring is here is the start of the outdoor lawn bowling season. This year is no exception…

Soccer teams can celebrate

In youth soccer, Nanaimo’s Harbour City Football Club recently saw house teams take part in year-end tournaments for various age levels…

Football Nanaimo plans for kickoff

Football Nanaimo is excited to be kicking off its spring league…

Track and field club in the starting blocks

The Nanaimo Track and Field Club is ready to spring ahead into another season.

Softball season on its way

NANAIMO – Let’s turn now to minor fastball and softball. Planning and registration were underway for the upcoming season.

Minor baseball season is on deck

NANAIMO – Fans of minor baseball should know that planning is well underway for the start of the local season.

Football prospects tallying touchdowns

I’s time to catch up on the Nanaimo Elementary Teachers’ Physical Education Association’s touch football in local elementary schools.

Women’s teams shake up curling centre

There was a whole lotta shakin’ goin’ on this past weekend at the Nanaimo Curling Centre, as the club hosted the Ladies’ Open Bonspiel.

Runners ready for Cedar 12K

NANAIMO – We’re into what is arguably the busiest week of the year for the Bastion Running Club, with a major road race just days away.

Lacrosse celebrates last year, plans for this year

The Nanaimo District Lacrosse Association's online registration is in full swing.