Local Sports

The Labour Day Long Weekend tradition saw a record number of racing runners this year

Lace up your shoes because Bowen Island’s annual half marathon is on Aug 31.

Who do you recognize from this photo of the 1976 Bowen Island men’s baseball team? Let us know!

The Bowen Island Fastpitch League’s year-ending tourney at Snug Cove Field last weekend saw a drop in fans from the massive turnout of 2018.

Marcus Hondro gives a season recap and sets the scene for the tournament, Aug. 9 to 11.

Responding to the community’s request and feedback for summer programming, Bowen Island FC has arranged for a number of summer programs this year for the first time in its 10-year history.

They say there are no guarantees in life, but I beg to differ. You can count on the Bowen Island community to pull out all the stops to champion events and causes they love––such as SwimBowen.

On Saturday July 20, 75 swimmers will dive into Tunstall Bay at 4:30 p.m. to complete SwimBowen 2019, a 500 or 1000 metre course with all proceeds benefitting the SwimBowen Society.

Local poet and runner Lisa Shatzky is doing the ultramarathon Knee Knackering North Shore Trail Run June 13. She is dedicating the run to the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society. She was kind enough to answer some questions for the Undercurrent.

It was neighbour(hood) against neighbour(hood) in the May 18 Community Golf Challenge at the Bowen Island Golf Course.