By KIM HINES The end of June, and the transition of seasons, brings a lightness to the step (and the wardrobe), a calmness to the soul, a feeling that the much awaited good times of long, hot days and hazy nights, socializing outdoors in the moonlight and battling mosquitos is almost upon us. By now, […]
By ALAN SHACKLETON The Cherry Beach Soccer Club is preparing to begin its house league season next month. Restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic have put organized sports leagues in an unprecedented situation this year as they deal with the rules around safe distancing, number of people allowed to gather together and the lack of […]
By MIKE ELLIS Does a global pandemic shut down the Robbie International Soccer Tournament? Well sort of but not entirely. True, The Robbie won’t be able to welcome upwards of 425 teams of girls and boys aged 8 through 18 to southwest Scarborough and East Toronto during the last two weekends of June, including teams […]
By ALAN SHACKLETON The COVID-19 pandemic has minor sports leagues for kids across the province wondering what the future will hold for their players this year and next. The minor hockey season ended abruptly in the middle of March, and summer sports such as soccer and baseball are waiting and wondering whether they will get […]
By ALLISON PALMER The Toronto Wolfpack rugby team is continuing to support Variety Village through its 50/50 draw, even though the team is not playing games at the moment due to the COVID-19 crisis. The rugby team, which competes in the Betfred Super League and plays a number of its games at Lamport Stadium in […]
By ALAN SHACKLETON Pro hockey player Rich Clune knew that when he was asked to take part in a documentary film about athletes overcoming addiction and mental health issues, there was no question that the skating scenes would be shot at Ted Reeve Arena – the place he first learned to skate and play the […]
By ALLISON PALMER Bob Acton Sports held a virtual fun run recently to raise funds for Good Shepherd Ministries. Families and individuals had the opportunity to head over to the Good Shepherd Ministries website, make a donation, and participate in the Five Kilometre Fun Run Challenge in support of the organization which helps those in […]
Variety Village athlete Lee Melymick has been named Wheelchair Basketball Canada’s Male Athlete of the Year for 2019. The announcement was made on Saturday, April 18, by Wheelchair Basketball Canada on the date of what would have been their planned Hall of Fame induction ceremony. That event, however, had to be cancelled due to the […]
By MARY BETH DENOMY A sport better known for leaving blood on the field is stepping up to support the Canadian Blood Services off the field in this time of need. The Balmy Beach Club men’s and women’s rugby teams have challenged the Burlington Centaurs Rugby Football Club to see who can get the most […]
By ALEXANDER SAUVE The Neil McNeil Catholic High School Maroons hockey program has seen a number of its players skate in the Ontario Hockey League, many going on to great careers on and off the ice. Having players drafted into the OHL brings great pride to the school, its community, and to coach Eric Naranowicz. […]
