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Banging their drums for the Gogos
Members of the talented Sardis Secondary Drumline have their eyes on Africa as they push to raise $10,000 for grandmothers caring for children orphaned by HIV/AIDS.
Recognize kids, celebrate their efforts
I remember report card day in elementary school. The cards would be handed out in order of success. So the kids with the best marks were called up first. It was awful.
Taking it to the mat
It was more than an exhibition, as wrestlers from Canada, Russia and the U.S. met on the mats in Los Angeles on the weekend to compete at United 4 Wrestling.
LEC will be hub of Games activity
When the 2013 Special Olympics BC Summer Games come to Langley in mid-July, the heat will likely be on, inside the event's venues and under the summer sun. Eleven sporting events are part of the provincial competition for athletes with intel-lectual disabilities.
Flippers water polo program making waves
There is room in the pool for kids who want to try an Olympic sport this spring and summer.
Fortius opening a slam dunk
It's 148,000 square feet of integrated health services and amenities to help develop all types of athletes - from the weekend warrior to the Olympic level - and it's finally taking appointments.
SFU hoop star earns Team Canada tryout
Simon Fraser University women's basketball forward Nayo Raincock-Ekunwe will be among the 29 players at tryouts for the Canadian senior women's national team this weekend.
Residents take charge of BC Senior Games
Exceptional athletes who know that age is just a number will be coming to Langley for the 2014 BC Seniors Games and a team of volunteers has been chosen to ensure the event is a great success.
Great outdoors await athletes
Athletes, coaches, and volunteers taking part in the 2013 SOBC Summer Games July 11-14 will more than likely be very impressed by the venues they'll be using.
City boy inspiration behind fundraiser
future Special Olympian from New Westminster has inspired an upcoming fundraiser at the AColumbia Theatre.
Swimmer active in many sports
2013 SPECIAL OLYMPICS BC; Summer Games July 11-14 . Langley; BE A FAN fill the stands.
Brookswood lifters learn from Olympic medalist
The weightlifting team from Brookswood Secondary has taken the term "girl power" to heart.
Diver aiming for Olympics
WET feet make smacking sounds on the pool deck before the diver grabs the two guardrails and makes her climb to the diving board.
Olympic search is on at the lake
It takes an individual with unique talents to row competitively. A person needs to be strong, tall and athletic in order to race along the water in the narrow row boats. They need a good lung capacity, especially when it comes down to the final strokes, and they need the long limbs required to make the oar strokes.
Olympic search is on at the lake
It takes an individual with unique talents to row competitively. A person needs to be strong, tall and athletic in order to race along the water in the narrow row boats. They need a good lung capacity, especially when it comes down to the final strokes, and they need the long limbs required to make the oar strokes.
Curling Grand Slam coming this fall
The City of Abbotsford and the AESC will host the Masters Grand Slam of Curling this fall.
Aquasonics win silver at Canadian Open
The B.C. Aquasonics senior national stream team won a silver medal in the senior FINA team free event at the Canadian Open Synchronized Swimming Championships in Quebec City last weekend. The team, including Sarah Mcateer of New Westminster, posted a score of 73.817 with their routine Mayan Calendar.
Langley athlete wears many hats
Take away the two gold medals, one silver, and one bronze he won in speedskating at the 2012 Special Olympics Canada Winter Games.
