Sports briefs: BCCAA = PACWEST, Camosun alum into NCAA, Mad Mondays beginBCCAA now PACWEST The British Columbia Colleges’ Athletic Association (BCCAA) is now the Pacific Western Athletic Association (PACWEST). The name was changed so it could better represent the membership of the association, which includes colleges and universities. PACWEST president Bruce Hunter believes that the change will give the organization a significant advantage when they decide […] Continue Reading |
Toronto Maple Leafs sue RyersonTORONTO (CUP)—Ryerson University might seem like an unlikely rival to Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment (MLSE), but the school is giving the sports giant some serious anxiety. MLSE filed an injunction against both Ryerson and Loblaw Companies in late June, demanding the university stop referring to its $60-million athletic facility, housed in the iconic Toronto […] Continue Reading |
Chargers tryouts not for the faint of heartCamosun Chargers training camps open this September, signaling the start of the 18th year of Camosun athletic programs. Teams consisting of men’s and women’s basketball, volleyball, as well as men’s golf, will all hold tryouts following the September long weekend. With Charger’s basketball and volleyball calling the Pacific Institute of Sport Excellence home, athletes new […] Continue Reading |
Victoria Royals ready to hit the iceWith the inaugural season right around the corner for the newest Western Hockey League (WHL) team, the Victoria Royals, there’s a definite hockey buzz picking up throughout the capital region. Over 3,000 season ticket holders have secured their spots in the Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre for the 36 home games the Royals will play. And the […] Continue Reading |
Sports Briefs: Charger tryouts, Victoria RoyalsPISE constructing home for Olympic rowers In anticipation of the 2012 Olympic Games in London, Saanich recently approved construction of a 232-square-meter structure at the Pacific Institute for Sports Excellence at Camosun College’s Interurban campus. The structure will be able to house 25 ergometers (high-performance rowing machines). Although the structure is being constructed as a […] Continue Reading |
Easy riding with Ryder HesjedalEverything about Ryder Hesjedal’s career has been about progression. Since attending Belmont High School in Langford, the Victoria native has gone on to become one of the world’s premier cyclists. For the last four years, Hesjedal has competed in the Tour de France with his best result being seventh overall in 2010. After a series […] Continue Reading |
