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Pandemic forces youth basketball program to take it to the street

Pandemic forces youth basketball program to take it to the street

As some summer youth basketball programs struggle to find a way to operate amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, Coquitlam’s Panther Hoops is taking it to the streets — or, more specifically, the parking lot — thanks to the collective effort of some voluntee
Rizzo gets release from University of North Dakota

Rizzo gets release from University of North Dakota

Coquitlam Express forward Massimo Rizzo is on the market. According to a report in the Grand Forks Herald, Rizzo has asked for a release from his commitment to attend the University of North Dakota beginning in September.
Coquitlam teen chases his football dream into a COVID-19 storm

Coquitlam teen chases his football dream into a COVID-19 storm

At 6’4”, 300-pounds, the Grade 11 offensive tackle is heading to Florida at a time when the state has registered over 11,000 new COVID-19 infections per day.
Soccer comes off the bench, slowly

Soccer comes off the bench, slowly

Coquitlam Metro-Ford started practice sessions in late June. PoCo Euro-Rite FC begins a four-week training program on July 6
Pandemic leaves Tri-City student-athletes’ competitive aspirations in limbo

Pandemic leaves Tri-City student-athletes’ competitive aspirations in limbo

One Port Moody family faces difficult decisions as daughters set to go away to study and compete
Post-pandemic softball faces ‘fear factor’ in Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam

Post-pandemic softball faces ‘fear factor’ in Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam

Practices set to resume under Softball BC's "five-inning" return to play program
College sports cancels fall national championships

College sports cancels fall national championships

Decision affects golf, men's and women's soccer, as well as cross-country running
Coquitlam reopens sports fields

Coquitlam reopens sports fields

Organized competition still on hold though
Port Coquitlam sports fields to open this week amid restrictions

Port Coquitlam sports fields to open this week amid restrictions

User groups will have to book time online, and have a COVID-19 safety plan for players, coaches, officials
No decision on high school sports until late summer

No decision on high school sports until late summer

Trajectory of COVID-19 infections will determine whether student-athletes get to play in September