Take me to the ballgame
It was a beautiful day out at Whalley Park as the Douglas men’s baseball team kicked off the first of two games of the day in their four-game series against North division rivals Skagit Valley.
Tag: SPORTS
Sport/Schmort: Medieval sports edition
Sports of centuries long past generally served an important purpose in feudalistic society: namely, to show off one’s talent at killing people. Tournaments focused on events such as archery, swordplay, and jousting—sports that begged bruises and broken bones and often left the losing side with a permanent case of being dead.
The ethics of hurting for entertainment
Hunting and fishing are traditions that go back thousands of years. Occurring in a variety of forms ranging from organized international competition to a father bonding with his son, the art of stalking animals is one of the largest “sport” industries.
Blue Jays’ offseason look
It wasn’t too long ago the nation was crazy for Canada’s only team in the MLB. The Toronto Blue Jays made history last year, finishing at the top of their tough division, and coming within two games of going to the World Series.
Within a hand’s reach
The men’s volleyball program at Douglas College has been the apex of the PACWEST since the turn of the decade.
The art of slumping
It is an inevitable point in every athlete’s career. One that many learn to dread, and one that some never overcome. Doctor Laura Farres, an expert in the field of sport and psychology and an instructor at Douglas College, defines slumping as “a deterioration of performance over time.”
Should the Canucks tank?
With the regular season of hockey coming to an end, playoffs are becoming a much bigger focus for teams. However, for the floundering Canucks, it seems that the bigger picture is becoming something that should be focused on.
Men’s basketball after the buzzer
Right out of the gates, the men’s basketball team ran into trouble this year. Starting the season 0-5 does not bode well for any team, but it happened to them.
Women’s basketball end of season recap
The women’s basketball team was a highlight reel for much of their season as they tore through the PACWEST. A lacklustre finish saw them fall from their tip-top form that had been on display throughout the regular season, and they ended up placing fourth at the PACWEST playoffs.
Five sports and games we should totally reclaim from our childhood
Sports are not for everyone. However, everyone can find a sport they like. Unfortunately, it seems as though some of the most entertaining sports and games from our childhood have been cast aside in favour of more “serious” sports such as soccer, hockey, and football.