Women’s Fast Pitch

Pro Sports More Mental Than Physical

After the first post was up, I received numerous emails from individuals who were encouraged by what Jake had to say....
Success Was Developing Players

Despite the snow in the lower mainland it’s fair to say that Scott Bonner is used to this given the fact...
Blake Havard Success - Running Helps

In sticking with our weekly Fitness Friday this week Christine had the chance with Kitsilano resident Blake Havard who always had...
Jake's Road To Recovery

Having been an official, mostly for ice hockey, I continue to wonder what life’s like after the game for some that...
Sell-Out Crowd Cheers Canada To Victory

Canada officially punched their ticket to Tokyo to represent Canada in Men’s Volleyball in the 2020 Sochi Olympics going undefeated. Canada...
Indigenous Ice Hockey Team Experience!!

Hockey down under this time of the year, isn’t what’s on the mind of may in Australia at this time –...
Al Dream's Of Game 7 Final

Following several requests wondering when the second interview with Canucks Announcer Al Murdoch, would be up – wait no longer!! Al...
Stephen Maar Leads Canada

Vancouver played host to the Volleyball Olympic Qualifier for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games and was held at the PNE. Four...
Spartans Fall

It’s great to receive guest posts and the most recent that we wanted to share is fromTrinity Western who play in...
From Canucks To Fortius

It’s great when you hear of someone that you have connected with over the years to know that their young career...
New Decade - New You!!

It’s hard to believe another New Year, along with a new decade is upon us whether we’re ready or not. If...
Coaching Changes In BCHL

Change for any organization can be either productive for both parties or it could turn out to be a mistake for...
Whitecaps Season Looks Bright

With the Vancouver Whitecaps set to kick-off the season with the first home game played on home turf at BC Place...
In Search Of A Cure For Lung Cancer

For those who may have forgotten we have posted two other articles on the Runner in Red, but wanted to add...
Dagg Named As Order Of Canada Recipient

We recently mentioned Diane Clements being appointed to the Order Of Canada and now we are hearing of another great individual...
First Sporting Event At Olympic Stadium

We are hearing that the 68,000 venue played host its first sporting event since opening that saw Vissel Kobe play host...
Persistence Pays Off!!!

We have the luxury of meeting and chatting to several great broadcasters over the years with each being unique; bringing their...
Seals Defeat Warriors

The San Diego Seals came to Vancouver on a winless streak starting the season off with one thing on their mind...
Questionable Head-Butt??

Wow – controversy surrounds sports like there’s no tomorrow, first it’s the World Junior’s and the suspension levied by the IIHF...
Barrett Hayton Display's Poor Sportsmanship

The World Junior’s started with Team Canada pulling off a 6-4 win over the US in a hard fought contest that...
Diane Clement Awarded Order Of Canada

We get the luxury of talking to Diane at various events we cover regarding track and field in the lower mainland...
Dedication Leads To Hall Of Fame Induction

Anyone that knows me personally, you know that given the chance to promote a sports official, I’m going to jump at...
From Abby To Augusta - Hadwin's Travel Plans

Regardless of where you live, sport is about having a passion, dedication and desire to achieve success at any level. Canadian...
Maintaining Your Stamina

To take understatement to epic levels, Kathleen Tonnesen is a multi-talented individual, a professional artist and is the author of two...
Edler Returns - Benn Sits - Canucks Win

As the Canucks entered the last two home games prior to the Christmas break, it was clear that they wanted to...
Japanese Brave Blosssom's Test New Venus

Sport and especially the Olympics cost money and it’s not cheap for any city to host the Winter or Summer Olympics,...
Behavioral/Emotional Changes

Part Four of Four in the issue on Stroke & Health! There is an area near the front of the brain...
Remember When You Were A Kid?

Living in the area in which we do, it’s great to be able to play some sports year round, but there’s...
Michael Campbell Officiating IIHF World Juniors

Officiating is something that not everyone can do and only the strong survive and achieve success in the higher levels of...
Learning To Negotiate

Learning how to negotiate with others can be a challenge that can negatively affect your overall health. A book on how...
Ellyse Perry Scores 1000 Runs - 100 Wickets

While the sport of Cricket has been around for a while, it’s a sport that we ever hear about unless there’s...
Whitecaps Safe Sport Policies/Procedures

This past season wasn’t the easiest for the Whitecaps, given the turmoil surrounding the club that probably starts when a club...
Getting Others To Help

The following is Part Two of Four of the earlier article!! Health Risk Factors and Prevention 80% of all strokes are...
Losing Coaches/Officials Hurts Sports

Once again we are hearing how Parents can be overly aggressive, if not abusive toward Coaches in this wild and crazy...
Huge Win For Delta’s O’Neill Lacrosse

The Canadian Lacrosse League and the Major Junior Lacrosse League enter into what is called a new multiyear partnership with Delta’s...
Top Players On Display

The Canadian Hockey League (CHL) in association with National Hockey League Central Scouting announced 40 players that were invited to compete...
Knowing What To Do!!

While we continue to promote various sports, we often worry about some of the individuals playing, meaning the older athletes. The...
Respects Paid To Sohen Gill

The New York Riptide opened the season on Canada’s East Coast at the Scotiabank Centre in front of 6,847 taking on...
De-Cluttering = Peace Of Mind!!

Lucila Diaz believes her secret ingredient to success in all aspects of life, including her career as an interior designer, being...
From Delta To Czech Republic.

The Western Hockey League continues to produce players that are not only talented, but also world class players that take the...
Success On And Off Pitch

Despite the fact that it’s winter, Soccer is still being played at various parks in the lower mainland, given the fact...
Philpot's Connection With Snoop Dog

While many might mention that you have to live in a “big city” to achieve success at pro sports, such is...
Boxing Makes Headgear Mandatory

The world revolves around safety and of course being politically correct and one can only assume that the two go hand-in-hand....
Bandits New Bench Boss

Friday we mentioned that the Fraser Valley Bandits secured a new bench boss for the upcoming season and in saying so...
Gold And Sunshine Coast Welcome Bid News

It’s a green light by the Queensland Cabinet for them to have “given the green light to go to the next...
Teddy Bear’s Soar

The wait is finally over for the annual Vancouver Giants Teddy Bear Toss, but this year features a new addition. Not...
Littler Steps Down Citing Health Issues

Teams in various organizations go through changes, so mid-season others at the season end and of course this depends on the...
14 Year's Means Nothing

Call it commitment, dedication or simply wanting to be the best you can at what you do can and does attract...
Health + Wellness = Happiness

Meet Charisse Marei, an eco-conscious lifestyle expert whose passion for empowering people to embrace a healthy home, healthy lifestyle comes to...
Know The Conditions For Your Pet

In the first part we focused on what some might mention is common sense, but while we venture out we often...
Pre-Olympic Drug Testing

I am hearing that Haryana Neeraj (24) who is an India Open Women’s Champion in the 57kg division has been suspended...
Formosa Dreamers To Bandits - World Traveler

The Fraser Valley Bandits of the Canadian Elite Basketball League made it official and announced that Kyle Julius as their new...
Kemp Sends "Teddy Bears" Soaring

Tuesday’s match-up against the Aldergrove Kodiaks and the 9-0 win has the squad in hopes of climbing up the rankings in...
2019 Theme #FutureIsAccessible.

December 3rd marks International Day of Persons with Disabilities which is a global effort to promote overall understanding giving support for...
Cyclone Taylor Championship Moves North

It continues to be a concern each year for Junior B Hockey in the Province for them to play the waiting...
Coach/Player Relationship - Complicated Or Not!!

Flames GM was on the hot-seat last week, until he made the decision to relieve Bill Peters of his coaching duties...
BC Place Hosts Subway Bowl

The annual Subway Bowl Football finals in all divisions once again are played at BC Place Stadium in Vancouver that will...
Skating On Thin "Glice"

Skating on his ice has a new term used when you want to attend your local “GLICE RINK” – yes that’s...
Funds Go To CKNW Kids’ Fund

For those who have never attended the annual Vancouver Giants Teddy Bear Toss in recent years, first where have you been...
Include Your "Furry" Friends

When we focus on keeping active we quite often forget that’s also important for us to keep our “furry friends” active...
$50 Million - Want A Job?

We all know it as the centre of the universe, especially if you live on Canada’s West Coach and while the...
Malenstyn's NHL Debut

Dreams do come true if you have a passion to follow your dreams, your coaches and have what I referred to...
2020 Prospects Game - Name Change??

In today’s society we are well aware of the “tender” concern is that many of the younger generation have regarding those...
Make Plans To Attend CEBL Action

Attending the Fraser Valley Bandits of the Canadian Elite Basketball League games in Abbotsford is to say the least a “blast”...
Sign Up - Volunteer

Special Olympics athletes from across BC and the Yukon will compete over the weekend of July 8th-10th in 2021 to take...
Tennis Takes Centre Stage

If you’re a fan of tennis and in the past been fortunate to attend the Odlum Brown VanCity Open held at...
Seaquam Twins On Road To Success

Any time you set your mind to it, you can achieve success and such is the case if you play sports...
Busse Added To Canada West Hall Of Fame

Recognition is something that is seldom given by those in charge of any sport organization, but when it comes it’s not...
Dreams Shattered

The Indian football team was officially eliminated from the 2022 World Cup qualifying following a 0-1 match loss to Oman in...
Garrett's Action Tarnish League

We all know that football can be an aggressive sport, but leagues have various rules in place to prevent rough play...
Freedom Is Costly

Freedom is something we take for granted until someone tries to take it away. Freedom allows us to fly to most...
New Partnership With Mental Health Charity

While many might know, Delta has an Aussie Rules Footy program that is played in North Delta called the North Delta...
Mussio's No Stranger To Hockey

The start was simply, first find a rink and in this case it was the Burnaby Winter Club, then bump into...
Bayview Place DCBank Open

Living in the lower mainland of British Columbia has its privileges, one of which is the ability to golf year round,...
BlackJacks "Tip-Off" In 2020

This past fall Sportswave had the opportunity to cover the Fraser Valley Bandits in the Canadian Elite Basketball League and were...
A Humbling Recognition

Congratulations go out to the seven (7) newest members that were inducted into the Canadian Paralympic Hall of Fame recently held...
Brashear Return - Maybe?

Sticking with Hockey, it is nice to see that former Canuck enforcer Donald Brashear is back on the ice. It was...
Hooking Penalty Offensive To Female Hockey!!

So Hockey Canada enters into the discussion of being politically correct and removes the term “Midget” from the list of words...
Schneider Day's Numbered

If you’re old enough to remember, the Vancouver Canucks had two (2), not one but two star goaltenders who made this...
Delta Heat Talent Pool Excels

As we know and understand, especially if you live in the lower mainland of BC, the talent pool of Women FastPitch...
From Crease Play To Bench Boss

We’ve mentioned for a long time that sports are for all genders and given the talent of those coming through the...
Alex Schuster's Uphill Battle

This past season for the Vancouver Whitecaps was to say the least as many have mentioned simply disastrous as far as...
Best Immune Boosting Foods

Winter marks the flu and cold season, and with the holidays fast approaching, it can be very disruptive for those that...
Don's Last Stand

This is written with no bais toward any individual, community and/or culture and is not directed toward anyone!! This past weekend...
Family Asks For Assistance

For those who know myself, Laird Allan and Bruce Nolte you know that our main focus is to promote amateur sport...
Security Issues A Concern

The Ayodhya verdict seemed almost unanimous for the Uttar Pradesh wrestlers as they are hearing that the 65th Senior State Men’s...
Canada's Most Recognizable Boxer

Boxing isn’t a sport that often gets covered enough by most media not just in BC, but also Canada as a...
Playing On An Even Pitch

Given the recent hype of the MLS Championship match we are hearing that there is or could possibly be an issue...
Giants Weekend Split

With many in the lower mainland talking about the high gas prices in the area the Giants only concern was about...
Urban Rec's Proposal To Delta

Given the recent concerns in the area about the sport of Pickle Ball and their courts, it comes as no real...
Some Question Tiger's Selection

Living on Canada’s west coast allows us to take part in sports that others may not be able to enjoy especially...
Toronto Vs Seattle - Rubber Match

For many players they are contented to play in one final championship game in their career, but for others they are...
Violence In Sport - Gone Too Far

Watching sports can get everyone at times emotional and given the suspensions handed down by the governing bodies, it’s no real...
Miner's Exceptional 33 Save Performance

Former Canuck Coach Willie Desjardins brought his Medicine Hat Tigers (10-5-1-0) to the LEC in hopes of leaving town with two...
Bandit's/Coach Part Ways

The Fraser Valley Bandits of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced they have reached a mutual agreement with Peter Guarasci,...
Expect A Thriller!!

Ticket sales went as fast as Mom’s apple pie on a Sunday night and given the success of the Sounders this...
Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport

The 2019 Premier’s Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport were presented to six outstanding Indigenous youth athletes from British Columbia’s...
World School Sevens In New Zealand

Rugby seems to be taking the world by storm, especially in the lower mainland and the resurgence of Rugby 7’s each...
From Bagel Shop To Netflix

Canadian actor and musician, Kyle Meagher, at 17 has already combined his talents to launch a career while making time to...
Career Influenced By Father David Bauer

Sports takes various twists and turns and when you reflect on the start of your career, regardless of sport, it took...
Wolf Pack Maintain First Place Ranking

Last season, saw the North Vancouver Wolf Pack of the PJHL finished the season winning the regular season league championship with...
Butler's Career Leads To Hall Of Fame

For Peter Butler running is his way of life and in doing so he started at the early age of 19...
Todd Lives A Healthy Life Style

Canadian country artist Danielle Todd call’s Guelph Ontario home when not on the road and her passion for music is literally...
Chris Helyar Named President

Here’s a sport that never gets any attention and if they do, it’s seems to be only by accident. One might...
Canada West Hall Of Fame

Being successful doesn’t necessarily mean winning a championship, but becoming the number one for any sport means more than one can...
First Nations And Proud Of It!!!

As the Federal Election winds down and in only a few hours we will know what Party will hold power in...
Tony Bennett - Delta Independent Candidate

Regardless of the location having the candidates meet up for an interview is always appreciated and this time it was at...
Coquitlam Withdrawn's Bid

One would only assume that given the recent success for the World Indoor Lacrosse Championship in Langley that the sport would...
Canada Qualifies For FIFA U-17 World Cup

Canada Soccer have announced their squad for the FIFA U-17 World Cup Brazil 2019, an exciting next step for Canada’s young...
Curl Up - Enjoy A Good Book

While the beginning of fall can be perfect for starting a running program, the last two months can test your resolve...
Rookie Demko Gets Start

The Canucks hit the ice coming off an impressive 3-2 S/O win over the Flyers for their second win of the...
Craig DeCraene - Go Green

Three out of seven isn’t all that bad, but the odds of having all seven Delta Candidates contact me are more...
New Captain - New Direction

Johnny Gaudreau, Sean Monahan, Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, all of the big names for both Alberta teams made their presence felt...
Three Tours - One Event

While golf is somewhat wrapping up in various areas, the lower mainland continues to see growth despite the inclement weather of...
Know The Topics - You Decide!!

Reaching out to those running for the upcoming Federal Election, regardless of party can often be a one-way street. Those running...
Another WHL First

You knew it would only be a matter of time and while many are skeptics, others are hopeful that this story...
Running With Mother Nature

The arrival of fall brings such amazing splendor that it’s a wonder it isn’t enough to compel everyone to take a...
Delta Votes - But For Who?

The Delta Chamber of Commerce hosted two All Candidates Meeting with the first at ND Secondary followed by the second in...
BCHL Expands To 19 Teams

The popularity continues to grow, especially in the small town who are excited when a Junior team makes a stop for...
Well Deserved Recognition

Given the success with sports athletes, coaches, volunteers, builders and pioneers that the Delta Sports Hall of Fame has had we...
Not A Laughing Matter

I have a rhetorical question: If you could improve your quality of life, how far would you go? If you were...
Seven Recognized By Hall

Delta Sports Hall of Fame has a history of celebrating the life long accomplishments of local Delta individuals who have all...
Canada's Undefeated 7-0 Record

The final championship game featured Canada taking on the Iroquois Nationals in a match-up for the fifth consecutive championship final. Team...
Cadet World Championship

It’s seldom that you hear anyone talking about the sport of Judo, but if you look around your community, you won’t...
Olympic Rankings

The city of Montreal and Taekwondo Canada are thrilled to have over 1200 international Athletes, Coaches, Officials and Delegates attend the...
Songs Of Life

As long as he can remember, Canadian pianist and composer Tim Nast had a passion for healthy living and music. Since...
World Sleep Congress - Who Knew?

The Readi software platform is device agnostic, interpreting sleep data from compatible sleep trackers, including the ReadiBand™ from Fatigue Science and...
History In The Making

Any time that the Sportswave crew are able to cover new and exciting sports, it’s a welcoming experience for us to...
National Coaches Week Initiative

National Coaches week is celebrated in various ways, all of course different by groups and/or associations throughout the country. Triathlon Canada...
Round Robin Play Concludes

The final day of the round robin portion of the World Indoor Box Lacrosse Championships proved to be very interesting as...
Sleep Impacts Daily Life

My first ever introduction to Fatigue Science was through former Vancouver Giants Head Coach Don Hay so as to measure sleeping...
Swimming Event Cancelled

Concerns always arise when it comes to the overall safety of the Athletes whenever they travel to various regions of the...
Early Season Success

Seth Bafaro opened the scoring with his second goal in as many games at the 3:43 mark while both Justin Sourdif...
Action Packed 10 Day's

World class Indoor Lacrosse Championships hit the floor at the Langley Event’s Centre and is being played over 10 day’s that...
90 Day Challenge

Tony Marzo was lying in a hospital bed in severe discomfort, asking himself, “Why am I here?” That was in February...
Football Canada's Promotional Spot

The game of Football at the pro level of the game is a game that should look at making changes so...
Understanding The Rules

Normally each and every season regardless of the sport we as spectators or media members see revised rules that will affect...
Late Goal - Whitecaps WIn

Fredy Montero came on as a late substitute in the match and managed to score the game winning goal in the...
Bid Submission's Welcome

If you live in the delta area, you should be aware of the delta Deas Rowing Club which is based on...
Kotla Renamed Arun Jaitley Stadium

For anyone to get recognized by a team or organization is something special that no one can take away as it...
Chris Kirby Talks Music & Fitness

In an email interview, the Halifax resident regards himself as a soul/funk singer who recently released his new single, Better Not...
Cloutier Steps Down

As the 2019-20 season is set to kick-off for yet another year the Canucks are looking at making this it far...
Knight's Retire Patrick Kane #88 Sweater

Is it fair to ask how many star players that you remember in your life that have had their numbers retired...
Canada In Pool B

Canada played a World Cup warm-up match against the US at BC Place Saturday prior to the Rugby World championships. The...
Canada's Bianca Andreescu Wins US Open

Given the growth and popularity that tennis is commanding not only on Canada’s west coast, but across the country. Tennis just...
Climbing Qualifies For Tokyo 2020

Part 1 introduced you to the sport and as mentioned it’s not for the faint of heart, but the sport is...
Canadian Sprinter Jerome Blake Aims For Gold

Canadian Sprinter Jerome Blake Ready for World Athletics Championships One of Canada’s fastest sprinters, Jerome Blake is on a fast track...
Dates Set For 2020 Odlum Brown

While this summer we were simply not able to cover the Odlum Brown VanOpen due to an extremely busy schedule, we...
McDonald's Final Season

As Families we either play, coach, watch or volunteer for a sport that in most cases keeps the Family together. Sports...
Scared Of Heights - Don't Try This!!!

We often hear about sports in some of the strangest way’s and this one is no different, given the fact it...
No Denying Canada!!!

Saturday’s game was somewhat of a “wake-up” for Team Canada and definitely not the outcome that they expected given against Mexico...
Fans Applaud Effort From Visiting Teams

The second to last game for the Americas Qualifier was a mid-day affair that featured Puerto Rico taking on Venezuela. It...
Olympic Journey Just Starts At Softball City

Taylor McQuillin and Sierra Hyland combined for a one hitter in Team Mexico’s 7-0 shutout win in the final game of...
Ball South Of The 49th

With Olympic level ball being played at Softball City in South Surrey, it’s interesting to know that Women’s ball just wrapped...
Mexico Qualify’s for Tokyo Olympics

With the long weekend in full swing the ball season is far from over, especially at Softball City in South Surrey...
25th Sellout For Canadians

The Vancouver Canadians wrapped up their final home “nooner” game of the 2019 short season Single “A” ball in front of...
Delta Police On World Stage

The Delta Police Department had two of their members recently competed in the 2019 World Police and Fire Games that saw...
Delight's Rivals

Hypothetical question for marathon runners: Would the sight of a man in a chicken suit approaching the finish line ahead of...
Changes With Broadcast Team

If you are a fan and follow Sportsnet with the panel throughout the hockey season, it’s interesting to know that Kypreos...
Team Play Wins

Cuba won its third straight game playing Guatemala in the early game in convincing fashion following a slow start in what...
62 Applications - 10 Selected

While the sunshine is still around and hockey on the horizon with training camps currently underway others are turning to a...
Robbins Multi Sport Coach

Getting inducted into any Hall of Fame is not something that everyone strives for or even sets out to make, but...
Prize -Bonuses - World Ranking Points

The World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) President Riccardo Fraccari announced that the WBSC will distribute $5.2 million (US) in prize money...
Schmid Resigns As Chairman

We are hearing that a Senior AIBA official mentioned that Jost Schmid told the worldwide governing body he is planning to...
Canada Wins Opening Game

Given all the hype for the Americas Qualifier, it’s fitting that opening day finally arrived attracting a good size crowd. The...
Team Canada Focused On 2020 Olympic Games

Team Canada returns to Softball City, but this time they are competing for a birth to qualify for the 2020 Tokyo...
Perfect Through Six - Full Team Effort!!

With game one and two in the books the Orangeville Northmen are in full control of the series and are looking...
From Player To GM

Maybe he’s not your favorite GM that currently heads up the Vancouver Canucks, but he’s the one that is in charge...
151 Athletes - 13 Sports

The upcoming two weeks has the Canadian Parapan Am team compete in Lima at the 2019 Parapan American Games from August...
From Wikwemikong To Nashville

Canadian singer/songwriter Crystal Shawanda was only three years old when her passion for singing was nurtured. While growing up in Wikwemikong,...
Shamrocks Pest - Watson

The Victoria Shamrocks literally shocked the defending Minto Cup Champions, the Coquitlam Adanacs in the preliminary round of this year’s tournament...
Canucks Host Teddy Bear Toss - December 8th

The Vancouver Giants in conjunction with Vancouver Canucks Sports & Entertainment are excited to announce that the 2019 Teddy Bear Toss...
Will New Season Bring New Champion?

With the Minto Cup kicking off at the Langley Event Centre those in attendance will have the luxury to watch the...
Shamrocks Eliminate Adanac's

Sunday was a chance for the teams to solidify their positions in the round robin portion of this year’s tournament at...
Odlum Brown Wraps Up

The Odlum Brown VanOpen wrapped up mid-afternoon with both winners having outstanding matches showing no mercy to their opponents. We received...
Whitecaps Win!!!!

Vancouver watched as DC United come out strong on the counter attack in the first two minutes of the match that...
C's Attract Record Numbers

With the days getting shorter and the weather turning somewhat cooler playing under the lights for Vancouver’s Single “A” Canadians are...
Bandits Season Officially Ends

Semi-pro basketball hits the hardwood one last time at the Abbotsford Rec Centre with the hometown squad Abbotsford Bandits (4-15) playing...
Second Year Success

Sports continues in various venues in the lower mainland and playing in West Vancouver at the Hollyburn Country Club sees the...
Four Teams - One Champion

The 2019 Minto Cup officially kicked off at the Langley Events Centre where world class Junior “A” players hit the floor...
Ontario Dominates Medal Count

Canadian Sport Institute Ontario (CSIO) would like to congratulate Team Canada on a successful The Canadian Team delivered inspiring performance at...
Lowry Named 23rd Wheat Kings Coach

When you think of coaches and how they travel or move around it might help if you put it in the...
Outdoor Hiking Tips By Christine Blanchette

During the summer, many of us enjoy participating in outdoor activities such as hiking. It is recommended by experts newcomers to...
National Field Hockey Team's Focused

Not exactly what they were hoping for, but last chances seldom come twice as many know and now it’s Canada’s Field...
Player Enhancement - Key To Success

One sport that continues to grow in Canada is that of Women’s Soccer and simply put there is one person who...
Training Camp Around The Corner

Giants General Manager Barclay Parneta announced today that the Giants have added Dave Chyzowski (Edmonton, AB) to their coaching staff. Chyzowski,...
Kid's Playing Like Pro's

Locally the pro teams in the area are suffering beyond belief and when it comes to playing for fun we are...
Pendrith Record Setting 62

Avid golfers will say any day is a good day for golf and for the better ones this is one of...
Yoga + Running = Winning Combo

The secret ingredient to enhancing your running performance while preventing injuries is improved core strength. And the best way to do...
Whitecaps Sign Michaell Chirinos

Given the recent troubling times for the Vancouver Whitecaps FC, it’s not a surprise to hear of changes to team personal,...
Stampede Addresses Concerns

Many attend and watch the Calgary Stampede with enthusiasm wanting to be entertained for the dollar value they pay, while others...
OUA Partners With YARE MEDIA

If you are looking for a Streaming Provider such as I was a while back and you might struggle to find...
Tips For Run Ready Program

Summer is the perfect time for starting a running program as warm temperatures and longer daylight hours provide extra motivation. Caution...
2019 Hlinka Gretzky Cup

As many know, hockey never quits and just when one season ends, the other begins and those who are fortunate enough...
Thanks To Volunteers

The run for the playoffs for the 2019 Provincial Majors has four of the seven teams advancing to the championship run...
Yogen Früz Brain Project

The 4th annual Yogen Früz Brain Project is an outdoor exhibit deemed as “Interactive Brainstallation” held every year in Toronto across...
Stars Of Tomorrow On Display

The 2019 BC Little League Provincials baseball wrapped up day one Wednesday at Little Mountain Ball Park with the some key...
2019 Provincial Championships

The 2019 Provincial Best teams are putting on a first class show at Hillcrest Stadium home of the historic Little League...
Hard Fought Defensive Play

It’s great to get caught up on various sports in the area and one other that is making waves in the...
Recognition Well Deserved - Long Overdue!!

Sportswave enjoys getting information on various athletes and we are pleased to receive this from Ben Ronald PR Assistant Coordinator with...
Alberni Valley Bulldogs SOLD!!!!

The BC Hockey League (BCHL) Board of Governors has announced they have given unanimous approval for the sale of the Alberni...
Training/Nutrition Tips For Beginners

As per our weekly “Fitness Friday” feature supplied by Christine Blanchette, this week she had an in depth chat with Suzan...
“A Women in Sport Initiative”

The Annual Canada Cup Fastpitch once again hits the diamond at Softball City and has again attracted teams from across the...
3-0 Loss To Sporting KC

The fun was there and the fans were hoping for a win by their home squad breaking the six game losing...
Top 10 Reasons To Run

Running offers many more benefits than merely losing weight and improving your cardio. It’s well known as a good stress reliever...
Chuck Loved The Game

Staying involved in sports is what keeps many young and active regardless of age, gender or how the individual approaches life...
Roster Addition - Junior To NHL

Hockey is taking centre stage in the area, while the BC Lions are ready to host the Edmonton Eskimos in only...
Strong Field Attracts Record Crowds

With BC Superweek continuing to take centre stage in the lower mainland the most recent race to attract record numbers was...
World Class Soccer

Given the fact that the USA won the Women’s World Cup with a convincing 2- nil win over the Netherlands other...
Who To Watch

B.C. Superweek gets underway with the Tour de Delta’s North Delta Criterium – the first of nine races over 10 days....
Brown Focused On World Athletics Championships

In the proverbial blink of an eye Canada’s fastest man, Aaron Brown won the 100 meters event at last month’s 36th...
Winning Event For South Delta Rotary

On behalf of the Sportswave Family I want to personally wish everyone that continues to support us a Happy Canada Day.....
Call Of The Game With Rob Fai

The spring season for me personally has been busy, but somehow manage to find time for the call of the Vancouver...
June is Brain Awareness Month

Canadian singer/songwriter Suzanne Jarvie’s life changed forever on July 1st, 2011 when her eldest son Julius fell down a staircase, leaving...
Giants Making News!!

The NHL brought the 2019 Entry Draft to Rogers Arena that saw solid numbers of fans attend the two day event...
Sustaining Quality Of Life

If you have regular checkups with your physician, you will know that following a healthy lifestyle is vital to sustaining your...
C's Average Over 6,200 Per Game

The home opener wasn’t exactly what the Vancouver Canadians were hoping for as far as the final score showed, but the...
Build Program From Ground Up

Head Coach and GM of the Rattlers Greg Jockims spent 13 years as the Head Coach of the Saskatchewan Huskies Basketball...
Women's World Cup France 2019

We knew that the Canada National Women’s Soccer Team are good and now we are hearing that they are heading into...
Top Dollar Value - Family Affordable

Given the hype of basketball in Canada the focus on this night was more focused on the Raptors rather than the...
St.Mary's Baseball Hall Of Fame

We mentioned two of the inductees for the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame, so now we will introduce you to the...
Dress For Weather Conditions

If you are considering taking up hiking for the multiple benefits of great exercise, spectacular vistas, wildlife sightings and the serenity...
Dempster/Bay Inducted to Hall of Fame

Living in the lower mainland we are excited for the start of the Vancouver Canadians as they get set to throw...
2020 Special "O" In Thunder Bay

Training for any sport requires commitment for not just the athlete, but more so the coaching staff behind them and that...
2019 Hlinka Gretzky Cup

Winning has its advantages and given the upcoming 2019 Hlinka Gretzky Cup set to get underway in August it’s impressive to...
Jurassic Park Attracts Thousands - Don't Riot!!

Canada hasn’t had the opportunity to cheer for a team on a National level for some time and given the fact...
Jonathan Jude’s Short Doc

To excel at any sport requires hard work, discipline, passion and believing that you will overcome all obstacles to accomplish your...
Remember The Cost They Paid

As we reflect on the 75th Anniversary of D-Day the older generation will remember those who gave their lives for us...
Induction For Tony Waiters

Reflecting back on our younger days we often have fond memories or the past thinking of how things were and how...
June 1st Fitness Industry Council of Canada

Every year on the first Saturday in June is National Health and Fitness Day and this year it happens to fall...
Tour de Delta Worth The Wait

The weather brings the sunshine and of course the cyclists either in the rural areas or on the street’s of your...
Canada's Sports Hall of Fame

Paying tribute to sport individuals who make their mark either in Canada or around the world is something special and truly...
Fundraiser For Mental Health

Almost everyone knows somebody that’s been affected by mental health issues. To ask a rhetorical question, how much progress have we...
Top Dollar Entertainment!!!

Realistically speaking the one Pro Sport to cover in the lower is the Vancouver Whitecaps and given the fact that there...
One Step Back - Two Steps Forward

The growth of Women’s hockey in Canada and around the world continues to grow with huge numbers and shocks several leagues...
Impressive 3 - Nil Win

Some were shocked, others were surprised but others within the sporting community of Soccer knew it could be done and was...
Steven Dubois Focused On Olympic Dream

While the sport of Speed skating has grabbed the attention of many individuals around the world, it’s gaining popularity in the...
Influenced By Oscar Peterson

Canadian multi-talented composer, pianist and music professor Andy Milne is recognized internationally for his brilliance. A New York resident since the...
43 Games - 164,490 Fans

Many think the season that just wrapped up for the Vancouver Giants was simply the fact that they got luck and...
Nighthawks down Bandits

As one would expect for a first game the hype was electric, the crowd was full of excitement for the home...
What A Year - What A Ride!!!!

The Western Hockey League will see a game 7 played in it’s history for only the 11th time and also feature...
Caps Keeper Earns 2nd Shutout

The Vancouver Whitecaps cooled off a “red hot” Portland Timbers managing a 1 nil win in front of 18,356 fans in...
Giants Disciplined Play Saves Elimination

Hot and humid outside and warm and muggy inside and the Giants are hoping the fan base can help them pull...
Balance Health & Lifestyle

Following a healthy lifestyle is crucial to maintaining or improving your quality of life. There may be times in your life...
Must Win Game For Giants

The Prince Albert Raiders are on the verge of their first Western Hockey League Title dating back to 1984-85 managing to...
Here Today - Gone Tomorrow!!

We are hearing that former North Delta Minor Hockey player Grant Armstrong and the Brandon Wheat Kings have parted ways. It’s...
Mustangs Given Leave Of Absence

The sport of women’s hockey has officially come to a crossroads. Given the state of the economy and the lack of...
Prevent Overheating

Anyone can be challenged to stay fit while on vacation, even professional athletes because, after months of dedication to their respective...
Lord Stanley - Anyone's Guess!!

Playoff hockey takes centre stage this time of the year with the level of play and intensity escalating in each game...
What A Third!!

The game opened up with both teams playing an exciting, fast paced game that saw Spokane took away time and space...
Well Worth The Trip!!

For those living in the lower mainland it’s not uncommon for a trip south to take in NFL games south of...
Giants Win 4-1

The Western Hockey League finals are in full swing in both the Eastern and Western conferences that will see several of...
Cost Exceed $900 Million

When we think of hockey we think of the teams presently in the league and given the hype that the Vegas...
Indigenous Sport Gallery

It’s great to get news from various sources that concern the sports community and while news is news, some seems more...
Hockey or Soccer??

Playing under new head coach Marc de Santos saw the Vancouver Whitecaps come out on the winning side in a mid-week...
Sport Lacks Discipline

We hear about various sports that pertain to the local area, but seldom hear about Equestrian events, albeit that there are...
Kegan Ball Leads Warriors

The Vancouver Warriors took to the floor for their second to last home game of their first full season of Pro...
Remarkable Return

Say what you will, the fans never really forgot about Tiger and what he means to the Golf world, but realistically...
Elements Required For Success

While other sports seem to be front and centre one that deserves promotion is the ISU World Synchronized Skating Championships. ...
Giants Dominate Play

Making it past the first round of the playoffs was the goal from the start of the season for the Vancouver...
Humboldt Forever Remembered

Memories last a lifetime and they can never be taken away, but some are harder to get over and in saying...
Funding For Cricket Pitch

When you do a search for a Cricket Pitch in the area, realistically speaking there aren’t many for those playing Cricket....
Get Fit - Eat Right - Live Life

Felicia Pizzonia caught the entrepreneurial spirit in high school when she created a business plan interwoven with her passion for helping...
Who's Your Money On?

What started out the top 16 teams in the Men’s NCAA Basketball Championship run in 2019 this past weekend (March 29-31st)...
53rd Annual Sport BC Awards

Tsawwassen beach volleyball 21-year old twins Megan and Nicole McNamara have been named Sport BC’s Team of the Year following a...
Sounders Stymied With Whitecaps Play

The Vancouver Whitecaps play host to their rival Seattle Sounders in the start of the Cascadia Cup following a two week...
Get Bounce Back In Your Step

Just when it seemed Old Man Winter was tightening his death grip on the country, Mother Nature mercifully stepped in this...
2019 Special Olympic World Games

Sports is something that everyone wants to be a part of and regardless of the sport, not all athletes have the...
No Shortage Of Talent

Canada scored three first half goals en-route to a 4-1 victory in a Gold Cup playoff match up in front of...
Country Music Night Hits Sour Note

Height has its advantages and Mammoth veteran 6’5” tender Dillon Ward closed the door on the Vancouver Warriors in the fourth...
Chef On The Run

Wolfgang Sterr is living his dream as an executive chef and competitor in many outdoor sports such as snowboarding, hiking, trail...
Discipline Key Role To Championship

The North Vancouver Wolf pack formerly known as the Hope Icebreakers completed a magical playoff run to capture the PJHL championship....
Refreshing Change Needed - Then And Now!

With the recent elimination for the Delta Ice Hawks we should remember that a few short years ago they underwent changes...
Promoting Physical Literacy

Meet Rob Guy, former elite runner, past CEO of Athletics Canada and founder of the recently launched Canada Run Club. ...
Lack Of Discipline Costly To Ice Hawks

The PJHL finals are finally set beginning March 15th with the North Vancouver Wolf Pack having home ice advantage facing off...
X Games Competition.

Kelowna’s Olympic silver medallist, Kelsey Serwa, is heading to Aspen, Colo., in January to compete in the X Games Skier X...
Why Rules Change?

Reflecting back, I was asked to re-post this again with a recent question of can this happen in the CFL? Given...
High Expectations On Hughes

We watched him play at the recent World Junior Hockey Championships and many in the area were in awe of his...
Rugby 7's Captures Headlines In Vancouver

Rugby Sevens once again hit the world stage at BC Place and to continues to arouse the support with crowds in...
Made With Safety In Mind

We all have rules that we simply don’t like and quite often think that they were invented by individuals who have...
Huskies End 29 Year Drought

I remember a while back talking to John Buis about the success that the North Delta Huskies had winning the title...
Strong School Support

North Delta Huskies are hoping to become the City’s first high school basketball team to win a provincial championship in 29...
Tiger's Return Slow Progress

With the warm weather soon approaching, many are looking at hitting the links in hopes of forgetting about the weather we...
Think - Healthy Heart!!

Holistic nutritionist Sandra Millward practices what she preaches when it comes to giving expert advice to athletes and to those looking...
Former Eagles Owner Passes Away

Years back I had the privilege of meeting and dealing with Cliff Annable who at that time was the owner of...
7's Party Time - Exceptional Rugby

Given the success of Rugby 7’s in the area, it’s no real surprise that a few short days prior to the...
Changes In Tacoma

Tacoma Defiance made it official and announced they have signed defenders Aleks Berkolds and Matt Nance in addition to midfielder Joel...
Whitecaps Impress At Home Opener

The Whitecaps are celebrating their anniversary of the 1979 Soccer Bowl win over the Tampa Bay Rowdies at Giants Stadium in...
Stories From Runners

Canadian runner Noel Paine has had a passion for running and writing since the age of 12. And for the past...
Coastal FC On Alert

The Vancouver Whitecaps are set to kick-off their 2019 season at BC Place and are expecting a huge crowd given the...
Lonnie's 1500 Game Recognition

Officiating is considered an essential part to any game or sport, but it takes a truly trained individual to excel in...
Day 8 - Last Minute Medals

Team BC Men and Women skated in the short track speed skating 3000m relay in the A Final at the Gary...
Provincial Invitational Tournament

After cracking the top 10 last year, the Burnaby South Rebels are aiming higher in 2019 and judging by the rankings...
Hard Work = Discipline!!

Achieving your fitness goals takes hard work, discipline, and a positive mindset. In other words, you need a strong mind in...
Exciting B-Ball At LEC

The Fraser Valley championship final is set while another two teams punched their tickets to the provincial tournament in less than...
Cricket Pitch Possibly At Delview Park

Cricket isn’t a sport that you hear a lot about and even if you visit their website there isn’t any recent...
Team BC Adds To Medal Count

It’s great to be able to promote not just athletes, but more so athletes coming from various regions in the province...
Year 40 - Success Or Rebuild?

The Vancouver Whitecaps enter their 40th season with only one Soccer Bowl Title in 1979 which is significant as it marks...
Karen Wallace Paved Way For Women's Hockey

Cam Moon, Joey Kenward and I were fortunate enough to be the on-air broadcast team for the 1998 Royal Bank Cup...
Don Cherry Themed Jerseys

The Giants took to the ice at the Langley Events Centre in front of 4044 Giant supporters that sees them with...
CFL Receiver To Treadmill Running

When Jack Frost rears his sometimes ugly head, it can affect safety and be an issue for runners. Yet for some,...
Warriors Look To Quiet Rush

Given the recent conversation in the area following the WLA Draft and who goes where, its interesting to see the Vancouver...
Athlete's Held To Higher Standards

We try to teach the kids to play games safe and respect each other, but we continue to hear about the...
Del Bianco Selected First Overall

To the surprise of no one former BCJLA “standout” Christian Del Bianco and Minto Cup MVP as the 1st overall selection...
PJHL Play-Off Format Change

The 2018-19 Pacific Junior Hockey League season concluded Sunday night with the Steelers pulling out a 5-4 O/T win in a...
Maple Ridge Hosts 2020 Summer Games

With the Canada Winter Games set to “kick-off” in Red Deer with some of BC Athletes attending, it’s time to make...
Cross Trainer for Runners

Cross training is excellent for most athletes regardless of their sport and especially for runners. It keeps your mind fresh while...
Parents More Than Off-Side

When will parents let kids be kids and play sport without getting involved and acting like “clown’s” in the stands, either...
Maroon 5 Donates To Charity

Anyone tuning in to watch the 53rd edition of this year’s Super Bowl expecting to have a “magic” experience had to...
Vegas Hit's Home Run

Each and every summer Sportswave.ca covers and attends their now named Scotiabank Field at Nat Bailey Stadium that continues to sell...
Harry Jerome Track Classic

Registration for the 2019 Harry Jerome Track meet is expected to equal or better the 700 entries that signed for the...
Positive Mindset

Standing at the starting line ready to race is always exciting despite butterflies in my stomach. Once I am settled in...
Schmiemann Named Official Flag Bearer

It’s the time of the year once again when we hear about the Winter Universiade takes place in various areas of...
A Losing Cause

One would have thought that playing with home field advantage would help elevate the team to perform taking on a team...
Whalers Host PJHL Prospects

The Annual Pacific Junior B Hockey League Prospects game was hosted at home of the expansion White Rock Whalers that saw...
2019 Canada Winter Games

It’s official and Boxing BC released a statement that six (6) athletes will be representing the Province and attending the 2019...
Warriors Win - Schuss Notches Game Winner

The Vancouver Warriors rebounded from a halftime deficit of 7-4 managing a come-back managing to defeat the Colorado Mammoth on a...
Red Deer Hosts Canada Winter Games

We have the BC Winter Games as does most Provinces, but the Winter Games are extra special for Canada’s Athletes to...
Fitness Goals To Inspire

Eating healthier and exercising is usually at the top of most everyone’s Near Years resolutions. For cancer survivor Alex Van,...
Delta Secondary Curlers Advance To Finals

Many think that curling is somewhat of a dying sport, but to the thousands that play recreational or at the competitive...
When Sports Goes Beyond Sport

Can sport become more violent than is necessary and if so what will the governing bodies of the specific sport take...
Who's Your Pick?

After a long season on the field the divisional winners in each conference as well as two wild card entries make...
Rare Disease Won't Stop Kyle

While growing up in Auburn, California Kyle Bryant was an aspiring athlete who was active in many sports from soccer to...
Wu Places 7th At National Championship

We have covered figure skating and most recently at UBC with the Championships where we watched several compete for a chance...
Are Athlete's Safe?

Coaching is and can be rewarding for many volunteers, but it can also come with facets of criticism from individuals, parental...
Entertaining Game

The annual Pacific Junior Hockey League All-Star game was hosted by the Ridge Meadows Flames held at Planet Ice January 14th...
Giving Back To Society

The league and teams play throughout the Greater Vancouver Urban area in setting up the Urban league since the last mentioned...
Double O/T Loss

The University of Alberta Golden Bears scored with 2.8 seconds remaining while on a two-man advantage in double O/T that saw...
Maintaining A Healthy Weight

If your New Year’s resolution is to start exercising to get back into shape, it’s going to take more than just...
Entertainment At The "Nat"

Received the following from Rob Fai with the Vancouver Canadians regarding the upcoming season for the coaching staff for the coming...
White Get's New Position

Sports groups and/or organizations have a regular turnover with executive members, board of directors or league personal each year, if not...
Indepdent Report On USA Olympic Body

While the USA Ice Hockey team played in Vancouver for the 2019 World Junior Hockey Championships, controversy surrounds the US Olympic...
USA - Finland Impress Sellout Crowd

The hype that rocked both Vancouver and Victoria has officially come to an abrupt end with almost fanfare as the 2010...
Russia Wins Bronze

The semi-final match-up with Russia playing Switzerland, the country that many called the underdogs was a game not to be missed....
Disallowed Goal Changes Outcome

The hype was on given that Canada was eliminated from any chance of a Gold Medal match-up between Canada and one...
O/T Thriller

Following the devastating loss on New Years Eve to Russia in a thriller the pressure was on with Canada now forced...
McIsaac Missed Key Game

High hits in hockey can and will result in a suspension from the governing body of the game and such was...
New Year's Party By Laird Allan

New Year’s Eve brought the last two games of the 2019 World Jr. Tournament Round Robin schedule officially to an end...
Canada's Record Remains Perfect

The battle was on as the Czech Republic were playing Team Canada in front of an emotionally charged crowd of 17,012...
Laird's Road Trip

The official photographer of Sportswave Laird Allan hit the road to cover the contest between Team Sweden against Team Slovakia in...
Olympians and Paralympians Added To List

It might have taken some time but now we can all rest easy knowing that the Swedish Olympic Committee have announced...
Canada Ready To Play

Canada’s Junior Hockey Team opened with an in impressive 14-0 win or thumping against Team Denmark in the second game on...
World Class Hockey

The hype surrounds the hockey world in Vancouver and Victoria for the upcoming two weeks as future stars hit the ice....
Nominate Your Coach!!

The dedication of the Coaches that take the time out of their schedule to not only coach but develop today’s youth...
March Of Dimes - Revisited

A few years back we spoke with Brett Hart who at that time was the spokespersons for the March of Dimes...
Can Sport Unite Politics?

Given all the strife in today’s world, the tension we see daily on TV ranging from country to country as well...
2019 Huge Year For Baseball/Softball

President Riccardo Fraccari (69) of the World Baseball Softball Confederation has issued his year end address to the members mentioning that...
Exhibition Game At Bill Copeland

The National Junior teams from both Russia and Switzerland battled at Burnaby’s Bill Copeland Arena in one of many preliminary matches...
Hughes The Real Deal!!

Game two of the exhibition series at the Langley Events Centre as the US played host to the Czech Republic in...
Pro Lacrosse Returns To Vancouver

The Calgary Roughnecks rebounded from the O/T loss this past weekend avenging to loss against the Warriors managing to spoil their...
New Name – New Venue – New Ownership

The move is complete and the wait is over marking a new era in pro sports hitting the floor in Vancouver...
Softball Canada Teams Up

Most think that ball is played only during the summer months, but on Canada’s west coast we have the luxury of...
Outside Influences Harmful To Today's Youth

It’s the time of the year, more so than other times of the year where stress can and does get the...
World Junior Exhibition - Pure Entertainment

The opening exhibition games are kicking off with the first of two played at the Langley Events Centre in front of...
Safety In Sport

Injuries can and do cause major concern to everyone, but if and when they happen in a sports environment they seem...
Dave Newell Passes Away

Officiating is an “art” that not everyone understands, nor can they perfect it and it goes without saying that only the...
Top Prospects Game

The Vancouver Giants are pleased to announce that 2001-born defenceman Bowen Byram will represent the Vancouver Giants and the Western Hockey...
World Class Skaters At UBC

The ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Championship held in Vancouver came to an end of impressive skating by several talented...
10-Year Career Ends On High Note

Retirement is never easy for anyone involved in sports and now we are hearing that the Vancouver Whitecaps are losing Midfielder...
A New Opponent For Caps

The Whitecaps played host to the reigning Honduran champions C.D. Olimpia in the club’s second of four CONCACAF Champions League matches at BC...
Never Forget

Reflecting back 14 years the day the world changed as we now know it, 911 means something different to everyone, but to...
Top Prospects A Success In Vancouver

The Vancouver Giants Hockey Club, in association with the Canadian Hockey League and the Western Hockey League, celebrated its appointment as...