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Family fights victorious

Family fights victorious

Julia Budd and Lance Gibson Jr. bring Bellator wins to Coast
Former Olympian Daniel Nestor meets fans in Sechelt

Former Olympian Daniel Nestor meets fans in Sechelt

Tennis doubles record-holder on the Sunshine Coast while filming training videos
How the NHL’s COVID-19 protocol failed the Canucks

How the NHL’s COVID-19 protocol failed the Canucks

Between their roster, taxi squad, and coaching staff, the Canucks have at least 21 positive COVID-19 cases.
Coaster sets fastest female time for Ferry-to-Ferry trail

Coaster sets fastest female time for Ferry-to-Ferry trail

Katherine Short completed the course from Langdale to Earls Cove on March 16
Tet cabins, Dakota Ridge remain closed for Easter Weekend

Tet cabins, Dakota Ridge remain closed for Easter Weekend

Cabin stewards will turn away park visitors
Coasters persevere in sports year like no other

Coasters persevere in sports year like no other

While news about the novel coronavirus was spreading in January, it took three months for restrictions to hit in B.C., giving Sunshine Coast athletes a sliver of sports-as-normal in 2020.
Chinook Swim Club receives $5,000 from Olympic Canada Legacy Grant

Chinook Swim Club receives $5,000 from Olympic Canada Legacy Grant

Athletes with Sunshine Coast’s Chinook Swim Club will be benefiting from a $5,000 Olympic Canada Legacy Grant – allowing them to participate in events virtually.
SCBC coach elected to provincial board

SCBC coach elected to provincial board

Sunshine Coast Boxing Club (SCBC) coach Tariq Abdulrahman was elected recently to the board of Boxing BC as third vice president for a two-year term.
Skater of the Month:

Skater of the Month:

The Sunshine Coast Skating Club’s Skater of the Month for November is Brielle Avila. The club writes: “Brielle has been committed to coming out and helping on Tuesday Canskate.
Skaters get tips from renowned judge

Skaters get tips from renowned judge

A renowned figure skating judge, Susan Heffernan, was on the Coast Oct. 28, holding Autumn Assessments with the Sunshine Coast Skating Club’s STAR/competitive/adult skaters.