Sports News
by Nelson Daily Sports on Friday Jul 17 2020
In a media release appearing on the league's website, the BC Hockey League announced Friday that it is planning to start the 2020-21 regular season on Dec. 1, pending approval from the Provincial Health Office (PHO).
“We’ve been having discussions with the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture since March around a safe return to play,” said BCHL Commissioner Chris Hebb in the media...
by Nelson Daily Sports on Tuesday Jul 14 2020
It’s definitely not business as usual for minor sports groups and organizations in Nelson due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
However, with the province opening up from spring lockdown in phases, some, including Nelson Soccer Association, are now offering programs for players.
Monday through Thursday at the Lakeside Soccer Field, Brett Adams, Regional Coach for the Vancouver Whitecaps...
by Nelson Daily Sports on Monday Jul 13 2020
The BC Hockey Hall of Fame is asking the public to rummage through garages, basements and attics to help showcase the province's rich and diverse hockey history.
Due to COVID-19, the Hall was forced to cancel the annual summer induction event.
However, the downtime has given Hall staff the opportunity to shift their focus toward creating a new exhibit.
Located in Penticton...
by Nelson Daily Sports on Thursday Jul 09 2020
Successful offseason fundraising efforts by Nelson Baseball Association has paid huge dividends allowing the local organization money to complete the...
by Contributor on Thursday Jun 25 2020
Lisa Beare, Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, responsible for Sport, has issued the following statement regarding Vancouver's bid to host the National Hockey League (NHL) playoffs:
"The opportunity to host the NHL playoffs is an exciting event for any community.
"While I am disappointed that Vancouver was not chosen as a...
by Nelson Daily Staff on Tuesday Jun 23 2020
The show must go on!
And it did, using the new Zoom software society has resorted to during the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic.
That was the method to communicate used by students who normally perform before adjudicators during Kootenay Festival of Arts.
The event was to have been held in early April.
However, the COVID-19 forced organizers to into the difficult...
by Contributor on Sunday Jun 21 2020
The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League completed its 2020 Annual General Meeting on Saturday, June 13th via video conference, dealing with a number of topics including ongoing Return to Play planning and protocols.
The KIJHL's 20 teams are looking forward to getting back on the ice and are working towards a planned regular season start date of October 2nd, 2020.
As has...
by Contributor on Thursday Jun 18 2020
The Trail Smoke Eaters are pleased to announce Tim Fragle as the team’s next General Manager...
