Ian Thorpe

Spring brings track and field

The Nanaimo Track and Field Club is now holding registration for its spring and summer season.

Nanaimo’s runners fast to finish line

The Frontrunners Island Race Series has provided local runners an opportunity to maintain their fitness during the winter months.

Curlers’ shot making worth roaring about

The past week has been a full one for curling fans, with both a national championship on television and a pair of local bonspiels to enjoy…

Minor lacrosse hands out major awards

Minor lacrosse is on the agenda for this week, as we clear up some old business, then deal with new business related to that sports group…

‘Tis the night before Christmas…

Ian Thorpe presents his 30th yule season sports poem.

November an exciting month for curlers

The second half of November featured some entertaining curling action at the Nanaimo Curling Centre.

Golfers look back on best rounds

This might be an opportune time to catch up on some highlights from the past season on the professional and local golf scene…

Ball season goes to extra innings

The end of last month brought with it the finish to another season of Major League Baseball. So this seems an appropriate time to look back at what happened in the pros and also with local minor baseball teams this past year…

Runners step up at half-marathon

Continuing our recognition of local runners who did well in Victoria on Thanksgiving weekend, we focus this week on those who successfully completed either the half marathon or the eight-kilometre event…

Marathon runners deserve recognition

Nanaimo athletes reach finish line at Royal Victoria Marathon.

Nanaimo’s curlers step onto ice

It has been a busy time of preparation down at the Nanaimo Curling Centre on Wall Street.

Hoops season in the books, bring on the next one

We wrap up our review of local basketball this week by recognizing some of the top boys’ and girls’ teams from the various Nanaimo secondary schools.

Prospects will learn to dunk one day

It’s off the ice and onto the hardwood this week as we catch up on news from the world of basketball…

Hockey hardware handed out

Local hockey players and coaches were honoured at the recent Nanaimo Minor Hockey Association’s annual general meeting.

Hockey season lasts till summer

Here we are into July and hockey is still very much in the headlines.

Records fall at district track championships

For local elementary students, the spring track and field season came to an exciting conclusion this month, when the annual Nanaimo Elementary Schools’ Track and Field Championships were held at Rotary Bowl stadium.

Up-and-coming soccer stars shine

More news from the world of soccer this week, as headlines continue…

Volleyball players learn basics

Time to serve up some volleyball this week, as we catch up…

Runners lace ’em up for 10-km events

Despite the recent changeable weather, dedicated local runners have been out pounding…

Curlers take last glance back at year

We conclude our summary of year-end curling awards this week with a…