Ian Thorpe

Curlers ready to start sweeping

Recent weeks have been a busy time of preparation down at the Nanaimo Curling Centre.

Student athletes manage books, practice

We acknowledge students who earned top athletic awards from Nanaimo and district secondary schools at the end of last school year…

City’s soccer players keep up quick pace

The local youth soccer season wrapped up recently with the presentation of medals to top teams in league play this past year…

Maybe young soccer talent will help national team someday

This past season marked what apparently will be the final one for bantam girls’ soccer competition in Nanaimo elementary schools.

Kirra Montrose, a Grade 6 student at Pleasant Valley Elementary School, leads the pack around the first turn of the 200-metre race June 6 at the Nanaimo District Elementary School Track and Field Championships at Rotary Bowl stadium.

Elementary school athletes on the right track at district meet

Track season came to an exciting conclusion with the hosting of the annual Nanaimo District Elementary School Track and Field Championships.

Kirra Montrose, a Grade 6 student at Pleasant Valley Elementary School, leads the pack around the first turn of the 200-metre race June 6 at the Nanaimo District Elementary School Track and Field Championships at Rotary Bowl stadium.

Curlers look back on successful season

NANAIMO – Another season is in the books for local curlers, and year-end awards nights have now been held…

Bastion club sets blistering pace

Let’s acknowledge local Bastion Running Club members who have been competing in this year’s Frontrunners Island Race Series.

Nanaimo runners good sports at major races

It’s on with the running shoes this week as we credit some of the top Nanaimo finishers at the Vancouver Sun Run and the Times Colonist 10K.

White Rapids swimmers dive in

It’s that time of year, as the Nanaimo White Rapids are holding registration this weekend for the spring and summer season ahead.

Curlers throw last rocks of season

Although there are still some competitions being held, another curling season is quickly nearing its end.

Lawn bowling green inviting

A sport for all, a sport for life. The Nanaimo Lawn Bowling Club is trying to attract new members to the sport.

Starter’s pistol signals new track and field season

NANAIMO – The 2013 track and field season gets underway this coming week and the local club is all organized for another successful year.

VIU celebrates banner year

Vancouver Island University men’s and women’s teams in volleyball and basketball reached the end of their respective seasons.

Runners setting pace on Island series

Let’s spring ahead to catch up with Bastion Running Club members who have been involved in several competitions in recent weeks.

City’s football players hit gridiron

Registration is being held, practices are underway and another season of minor football is just about set to kick off.

Players seem to make all their shots at senior ladies’ bonspiel

Here in town, curling action recently was highlighted by women’s play – the annual Nanaimo Senior Ladies’ (50-plus) Bonspiel.

Nanaimo skips among winners at ‘Spiel on Heels’

As part of a very busy month filled with events, the Nanaimo Curling Centre recently hosted the annual Nanaimo Ladies’ Open Bonspiel.

Davis Road, Rock City win bowl games

NANAIMO – Local elementary school playoffs provided excellent football action.

Minor lacrosse thinking about coming season

NANAIMO – We catch up on some news from the past season of minor lacrosse and look ahead to the future…

Runners make resolutions as new season underway

So we’re off and running into another new year, with the members of Nanaimo’s Bastion Running Club certainly setting a good example.