by Eric Kwakernaak | Feb 6, 2025 | Sports, Sports | Lifestyle
Without funding or formal recognition, UVic’s debut ringette team brings home a University Challenge Cup silver medal The sound of skate blades cutting into fresh ice echoes through the halls of the Juan de Fuca Recreation Centre. It overlays a mixture of other...
by Eric Kwakernaak | Dec 12, 2024 | Opinions, Sports, Sports | Lifestyle
New NCAA eligibility rules could spell the end for high-level university hockey in Canada The Canadian Hockey League (CHL) has long been considered the pinnacle of junior hockey. The organization, which is composed of the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL),...
by Eric Kwakernaak | Nov 21, 2024 | Sports, Sports | Lifestyle
Artificial turf fields are saving UVic money, but costing the environment When it comes to facilities, the world of professional sports has had to walk a fine line — satisfying the needs of their athletes, the demands of the public, and the pockets of their executives...
by Eric Kwakernaak | Nov 21, 2024 | Editorials, Sports, Sports | Lifestyle
Varsity sports can’t keep contributing to the climate crisis The sports industry and climate change are inextricably linked. One estimate reports that the 600-billion-dollar global sports industry is responsible for a total of 350 million tons of CO2e (carbon...
by Eric Kwakernaak | Nov 7, 2024 | Sports, Sports | Lifestyle
Victoria’s soccer club is in a good position following playoff knockout On October 23rd, Victoria’s Pacific FC (PFC) lost to York FC in the first round of the Canadian Premier League playoffs. It was a loss that, while unfortunate, felt less to fans like a blow to the...