Sports

The site for the proposed “Cloverdale Sport & Ice Complex” on the Fairgrounds. (Image via surrey.ca)

More than $50M has been allocated over the next three years for a ‘Sport & Ice Complex’ in Cloverdale

Five-year financial plan budgets $32M in 2022, $13M in 2023, and $10M in 2024

The site for the proposed “Cloverdale Sport & Ice Complex” on the Fairgrounds. (Image via surrey.ca)
Cloverdale’s Lowan Le Bris (left), Surrey’s Peter Velonas, and Delta’s Isaiah Gill all recently qualified for Judo Canada’s Elite Eight Nationals tournament in Edmonton. The tournament was recently postponed because of COVID, but will run later in the year. (Photos submitted: Jeremy Le Bris)

A trio of Surrey-area judo athletes are among the best in Canada

Judo athletes qualify for nationals

Cloverdale’s Lowan Le Bris (left), Surrey’s Peter Velonas, and Delta’s Isaiah Gill all recently qualified for Judo Canada’s Elite Eight Nationals tournament in Edmonton. The tournament was recently postponed because of COVID, but will run later in the year. (Photos submitted: Jeremy Le Bris)
Canada’s Danielle Lawrie, a former White Rock Renegade pitcher, celebrates in the middle of her team as they celebrate their bronze medal win over Mexico at the Tokyo Olympics. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld)

YEAR IN REVIEW: After slow start, year ends with Olympic medals, other victories

COVID-19 still caused sports cancellations to start 2021, but games were eventually played

Canada’s Danielle Lawrie, a former White Rock Renegade pitcher, celebrates in the middle of her team as they celebrate their bronze medal win over Mexico at the Tokyo Olympics. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld)
According to a Research Co. survey, 52 per cent of Canadians surveyed will skip the Grey Cup between the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and Winnipeg Blue Bombers Dec. 12. Pictured here, Ti-Cats QB Jeremiah Masoli (8) tries to elude Saskatchewan Roughriders’ DB Rolan Milligan (32) and DL Charbel Dabire (98) on Nov. 20. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Peter Power)

Majority of Canadians plan on skipping Grey Cup, says research company

Research Co. poll re-ignites debate about popularity of NFL and CFL in Canada

According to a Research Co. survey, 52 per cent of Canadians surveyed will skip the Grey Cup between the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and Winnipeg Blue Bombers Dec. 12. Pictured here, Ti-Cats QB Jeremiah Masoli (8) tries to elude Saskatchewan Roughriders’ DB Rolan Milligan (32) and DL Charbel Dabire (98) on Nov. 20. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Peter Power)
Through a confidential application process, KidSport provides grants to kids aged 18 and under (from families facing financial barriers) to help cover the cost of registration fees for a season of sport. Visit kidsport.ca to learn more.

Let’s play! Grants help Delta kids get off the sidelines

Every year, KidSport pays registration fees for low-income families, so ALL kids can play

  • Dec 6, 2021
Through a confidential application process, KidSport provides grants to kids aged 18 and under (from families facing financial barriers) to help cover the cost of registration fees for a season of sport. Visit kidsport.ca to learn more.
Dillon Dubé (right) grew up in Golden, which he says helped develop him into the hockey player he is today. Dubé now plays for the Calgary Flames, and has previously captained Team Canada at the World Juniors Championships. (Calgary Flames photo)

‘To this day it still feels like home’: Calgary Flames’ Dillon Dubé recounts ‘Golden’ childhood

Dubé grew up in Golden B.C., and now plays for the team he grew up cheering for

Dillon Dubé (right) grew up in Golden, which he says helped develop him into the hockey player he is today. Dubé now plays for the Calgary Flames, and has previously captained Team Canada at the World Juniors Championships. (Calgary Flames photo)
The North Delta Minor Hockey Association (pictured in black) is set to receive $100,000 through the province’s community gaming grants program. (Bryan McGovern photo)

Over $700K coming to two dozen Delta arts, culture and sports groups

Six arts and culture groups, 19 sports organizations set to receive B.C. community gaming grants

The North Delta Minor Hockey Association (pictured in black) is set to receive $100,000 through the province’s community gaming grants program. (Bryan McGovern photo)
Mission’s Arthur Barnsdale took home a speed skating bronze at the 2020 BC Winter Games. (file)

Proof of vaccinations required at 2022 BC Winter Games in Vernon

Everyone participating to show proof: no exceptions

Mission’s Arthur Barnsdale took home a speed skating bronze at the 2020 BC Winter Games. (file)
Kendrick Lounsbury, a 2020 winner of Premier’s Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport, in action with North Surrey Minor Football. (Photo: Youtube)

VIDEO: Four Surrey athletes among 10 Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport award winners

Recipients include Hillary Birkett, Colton Cameron, Kendrick Lounsbury and Taya Suttill

Kendrick Lounsbury, a 2020 winner of Premier’s Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport, in action with North Surrey Minor Football. (Photo: Youtube)
Everyone attending a North Delta Minor Hockey Association (pictured in black) game at Sungod Arena or the North Delta Recreation Centre from Oct. 4 to Jan. 31, 2022 will be required to show proof of vaccination at the front door prior to entry. (Bryan McGovern photo)

Spectators at indoor sport venues in Delta must show proof of vaccination

Updated requirements for those taking part in — or watching — sports were released by the city on Oct. 5

Everyone attending a North Delta Minor Hockey Association (pictured in black) game at Sungod Arena or the North Delta Recreation Centre from Oct. 4 to Jan. 31, 2022 will be required to show proof of vaccination at the front door prior to entry. (Bryan McGovern photo)
Images on a website for the new Surrey Sports Museum Endowment Fund, on surreycares.org.

Surrey Sports Museum dream for Ironman athlete who kick-started funding drive

The sports museum would be located in Downtown Surrey, where Elizabeth Model is CEO of business improvement association

Images on a website for the new Surrey Sports Museum Endowment Fund, on surreycares.org.
Surrey city council is once again meeting in chambers, separated by plexiglass. (Screen shot)

Surrey issues development permit for Cloverdale Sport and Ice Complex

The development permit was passed without debate during council’s Sept. 13 land use meeting

Surrey city council is once again meeting in chambers, separated by plexiglass. (Screen shot)
(from left) Delta parks, recreation and culture commission chair Don Sangster, Mayor George Harvie, school trustee Jesse Dosanjh, Delta MP and Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion Carla Qualtrough, Coun. Jeannie Kanakos, Delta North MLA and Minister of Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation Ravi Kahlon, Olympic rower Maxwell Lattimer and women’s national soccer team performance analyst Jasmine Mander cut the ribbon to officially open the new track facility at North Delta Secondary on Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021. (James Smith photo)

PHOTOS: Grand opening for new North Delta track facility

World Athletics compliant facility the first of its kind in Delta

(from left) Delta parks, recreation and culture commission chair Don Sangster, Mayor George Harvie, school trustee Jesse Dosanjh, Delta MP and Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion Carla Qualtrough, Coun. Jeannie Kanakos, Delta North MLA and Minister of Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation Ravi Kahlon, Olympic rower Maxwell Lattimer and women’s national soccer team performance analyst Jasmine Mander cut the ribbon to officially open the new track facility at North Delta Secondary on Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021. (James Smith photo)
Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame in Calgary. (Contributed photo)

Canada Sports Hall of Fame launches Indigenous Heroes Exhibition

Featuring 14 Indigenous athletes, the digital book will be available for educators at no cost

Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame in Calgary. (Contributed photo)
Leif Godberson down-climbing Uto Peak with Mount Sir Donald in the background. (Contributed-Eric Carter)

2 men, 14 peaks and 1 day: New limits reached by climbers in B.C.’s Rogers Pass

Eric Carter and Leif Godberson completed the collosol Horse Shoe Traverse in one day

Leif Godberson down-climbing Uto Peak with Mount Sir Donald in the background. (Contributed-Eric Carter)
Canada’s Caileigh Filmer (left) and Hillary Janssens look at each other after receiving their bronze medals, won in the women’s pair rowing final event during the Tokyo Summer Olympic Games July 29, 2021. (Nathan Denette / The Canadian Press)

Cloverdale rower wins bronze in Tokyo

Hillary Janssens and Caileigh Filmer earn bronze in women’s pair

Canada’s Caileigh Filmer (left) and Hillary Janssens look at each other after receiving their bronze medals, won in the women’s pair rowing final event during the Tokyo Summer Olympic Games July 29, 2021. (Nathan Denette / The Canadian Press)
Sixty athletes selected as 2021 Save-On-Foods Fueling Sport ambassadors. (Black Press Media graphic)

60 Canadian athletes chosen as ambassadors in Save-On-Foods fueling sport initiative

‘We look forward to supporting them pursue their goals from their local hometowns to the international stage’

Sixty athletes selected as 2021 Save-On-Foods Fueling Sport ambassadors. (Black Press Media graphic)
The Abbotsford Centre will welcome fans back for a Bandits basketball game on July 14. (Ben Lypka/Abbotsford News)

Fans returning to Abbotsford Centre next week

Fraser Valley Bandits becoming first pro sports team in B.C. to host fans since pandemic

The Abbotsford Centre will welcome fans back for a Bandits basketball game on July 14. (Ben Lypka/Abbotsford News)
North Delta’s Patrick Izett (seen in this undated photo playing for Western Pride F.C. in Ipswich, Queensland, Australia) will join Thompson Rivers University’s men’s soccer team this fall. (Submitted photo)

North Delta’s Izett signs with TRU Wolfpack

Central midfielder expected to bring experience, offence when he joins men’s soccer team this fall

North Delta’s Patrick Izett (seen in this undated photo playing for Western Pride F.C. in Ipswich, Queensland, Australia) will join Thompson Rivers University’s men’s soccer team this fall. (Submitted photo)
Nick Fehr runs the bases during a North Delta Challenger Baseball event pre-COVID. (Submitted photo)

North Delta soccer, baseball clubs team up for accessible multi-sport program

The Challenger Sports Clinic will be available this fall for local children, teens with disabilities

Nick Fehr runs the bases during a North Delta Challenger Baseball event pre-COVID. (Submitted photo)