Ringing in victory

Ringing in victory

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...
Fake grass, real problems

Fake grass, real problems

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...
Playing against the clock

Playing against the clock

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...