Category Archives: (Portal- NanaimoNewsNow) Local Sports
Local paddlers vie for BC Summer Games places at Nanaimo qualifier
NANAIMO - The Nanaimo Canoe and Kayak Club hosted a BC Summer Games qualifier earlier this month on Long Lake. Paddlers aged 13-16 years old took part, many from the Nanaimo area and several from Vict...
Jun 13, 2024
Nanaimo Track and Field Club hosts successful BC High School championships
NANAIMO - It’s been a busy spring of hosting events for the Nanaimo Track and Field Club. The final weekend of May was the club’s signature meet, the Elwood Wylie, while the club also welc...
Jun 10, 2024
Busy times at the Nanaimo lawn bowling club on the heels of National Bowls Day
NANAIMO – The Nanaimo Lawn Bowling Club is into it’s 101st season. One of the highlight events on their calendar, which runs from April to September, is National Bowls Day which happened J...
Jun 08, 2024
Dover Bay Ultimate frisbee team scores their way to provincial tournament
NANAIMO - The Ultimate team from Dover Bay capped off a strong season with a trip to provincials in Kamloops. Dover had a 15th place showing at the 3A tournament at the end of May and were recognized ...
Jun 06, 2024
‘Behind us now:’ startup mentality gone as NightOwls look to WCL playoffs
NANAIMO - The NightOwls are expecting big things for the 2024 baseball season. After joining the West Coast League in 2022 and finishing with 26-28 record in 2023 the team is hoping for a breakthrough...
May 31, 2024
‘It’s such a positive experience:’ billet homes needed for Nanaimo NightOwls
NANAIMO - Back for a third season, the Nanaimo NightOwls are still looking for some homes away from home for their players. Those set to represent the team in West Coast League baseball action this su...
May 28, 2024
VI Raiders take a step towards regular season with spring camp
NANAIMO - A new season is rapidly approaching for the VI Raiders. The team has spent much of the last four months working off-field with the playing group, ahead of their spring camp held Friday, May ...
May 28, 2024
Nanaimo Track and Field Club to host annual Elwood Wylie Meet
NANAIMO - It will be an eventful spring and summer for the Nanaimo Track and Field Club. Their signature event, the Elwood Wylie Meet, takes place on Saturday, May 25 and Sunday, May 26 followed by th...
May 25, 2024
Nanaimo high school golfers vying for provincial title
NANAIMO - The Wellington Secondary golf team is looking at a shot at provincials after some dominant performances across Vancouver Island. Dimitri Vassilopoulus, Matt Wilson, Jeremy Jacklin, and Isabe...
May 22, 2024
Nanaimo five pin bowlers from Brechin Lanes post strong results
NANAIMO - The men’s five pin bowling team from Brechin Lanes had a standout performance at the 36th annual Vancouver Island Championship in Port Alberni. The team won the title for the second ye...
May 11, 2024
