Selkirk College said in a media release Monday the school will no longer ice a men’s hockey team, announcing that the program will be discontinued due to budgetary constraints. Competing in the British Columbia Intercollegiate Hockey League (BCIHL) since 2006, the Selkirk College Saints’ current players, coaches and team staff...

The Regional District of Central Kootenay said by order and direction of the Provincial Health Officer (PHO), new restrictions have been implemented across the Province of British Columbia for adult athletic activities. The result, effective March 29, 2021 at 11:59 pm all indoor adult group recreation classes at Regional...

For second time in as many years, the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic has forced organizers to cancel the Grand Forks International Baseball Tournament. Tournament organizers said recent decisions by the Province and Health Authorities have indicated that it will not be possible to hold large gatherings and events throughout ...

The BC Hockey League (BCHL) announced its schedule Tuesday for the 2020-21 season, which includes 20 games per team for a total of 160 league games. The five-week season will commence on Friday, Apr. 2, and will run until Sunday, May 9. The 16 teams participating in the season have each been assigned one of five pod locations —...

Mallard’s Source for sports agrees with also giving participants of the BC FreezinforaReason Cold in the Koots Campaign a Thumbs Up and Team of the Week accolades for a spirited fundraiser that netted the BC Special Olympics more than $10,000. Recently, chiefs from Nelson Police Department, Nelson Fire and Rescue Services, ...

While some minor sports groups may see a glimmer of light at the end of the COVID-19 pandemic tunnel, basketball players in Nelson are feeling a little left out. The sport generally uses school gymnasiums to play games, and with most School Districts holding their COVID-19 cards close to their respective chests, and closing...

The BC Hockey League has been granted permission by the Provincial Health Office (PHO) to play a shortened 2020-21 season beginning the first week of April. The PHO said it has approved the BCHL’s proposal for a safe return to play under its COVID-19 Safety Plan. The league will operate in a “pod” model where three to four ...

Cricket anyone? Seems like an unrealistic request, but if Landon Veregin gets his way the game of cricket may join the likes of soccer, tennis and slopitch as summer activities enjoyed in Nelson. “Nelson is an active city . . .. The people here love the outdoors and finding unique ways to enjoy our amazing nature,”...

At this time of year, high school basketball teams in the Kootenay/Boundaery are gearing up after qualifying during zone tournaments for a trip to showcase their skills at respective provincial tournaments throughout the province. As Mallard’s Source for sports continues to take a look back into the archives due to COVID-19...

With the support of more than 300 donors, including local businesses, an anonymous benefactor and significant grants, Nelson Nordic Ski Club has purchased a new snowcat to groom its cross-country ski trail systems at Apex, Busk and Clearwater, just south of Nelson. The Club recently concluded its cheeky Love Your Club fundraising...