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Pacers coach receives award from Volleyball BC
Shell Thompson replaced a hall-of-fame coach and is now being recognized for his own outstanding work.
SFU hoop star earns Team Canada tryout
Simon Fraser University women's basketball forward Nayo Raincock-Ekunwe will be among the 29 players at tryouts for the Canadian senior women's national team this weekend.
Capilano Golf set to host Pacific Amateur
WEST Vancouver's Capilano Golf and Country Club will play host to some of North America's top amateur golfers during the Pacific Coast Amateur scheduled for July 2326.
Choose only the best exotic pet
People often ask me, "Matthew, what is the best exotic pet, and where can I get one?" Yes, maybe I prompt them extensively, or even slip them $5 just for asking, but it is a good question, and one I enjoy answering.
Choose only the best exotic pet for you
People often ask me, "Matthew, what is the best exotic pet, and where can I get one?" Yes, maybe I prompt them extensively, or even slip them $5 just for asking, but it is a good question, and one I enjoy answering.
We must evolve to accept
Three recent events have prompted me to write. First, the media coverage about the coming out of NBA star Jason Collins. Secondly, a group of women friends discussing whether or not there is a need for a Gay volleyball league. Thirdly, on a recent visit to Steveston, a group of middle-aged patrons joking about a server's sexuality.
Choose only the best exotic pet
People often ask me, "Matthew, what is the best exotic pet, and where can I get one?" Yes, maybe I prompt them extensively, or even slip them $5 just for asking, but it is a good question, and one I enjoy answering.
Head of the class
Each year, beginning in September, nominations are cast for Coach of the Year at the high school level. Don Herman has been coaching high school basketball for more than 30 years, and recently, in his most current posting as the head coach of the Maple Ridge Secondary senior girls team, the ever-smiling Herman recorded his 1,000th career win.
Boys b-ball camp
The Chilliwack Basketball Club, led by UFV men's basketball head assistant coach Kyle Graves, hosts a basketball camp for boys in Grades 5 and 6 May 3 from 5 to 7 p.m. and May 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cost is $40.
Freeman scoops up award
Sam Freeman, a fifth year guard for the University of the Fraser Valley, was named the 2012-13 Male University Outstanding player by Basketball B.C. Freeman was honoured at the organizations' annual Hall of Fame and Awards Gala at the Langley Events Centre April 20.
Hoops camp
The Chilliwack Basketball Club, led by UFV men's basketball head assistant coach Kyle Graves, hosts a basketball camp for boys in Grades 5 and 6 May 3 from 5 to 7 p.m. and May 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cost is $40. To register email Graves at kyle_graves@sd33.bc.ca or call 604-799-8035.
Ambassador has many roles
Special Olympics have been good to Matthew Williams - and he's been good to Special Olympics.
Two new Sports Hall of Famers
Two sports-minded people, one an athlete and one a sports builder, are being inducted into the Abbotsford Sports Hall of Fame on Saturday.
Friesen to coach UFV
UFV has announced that Yale Secondary grad Adam Friesen has been named Head Coach of the UFV Cascades Men's Basketball program.
Johnson Canada's top junior athlete
Basketball Canada's Junior Athlete of the Year last weekend at a ceremony in Montreal.
Burnaby Mountain to host sports summit
It's tradition that many head up the mountain for a fount of knowledge.
Spring hoops
The Chilliwack Basketball Club, led by UFV Men's Basketball head assistant coach Kyle Graves, will be running a spring club team for basketball players going into Grades 8 to 12. The team will run from April to the end of June. For more information, email Graves at kyle_graves@sd33.bc.ca or call 604-799-8035.
