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he world of sports can be daunting,
especially if you are a queer person of
colour. Navigating the world as a brown
person is hard as it is, we spend our entire
lives in a wh*t* world. Adding queer
identities to the mix only adds to the
problems. Teams, locker rooms, et al are
usually gendered; this can be alienating for
those of us that do not fit into the binary
gender categories of “woman” or “man.”
Whether we're queer, trans, gay,
bisexual, non-binary, two-spirited, a
person of colour—or any combination of
the above—we now have a space to come
together and get learn the basics of boxing.
BIPoC boxing 101 aims to support us in
finding our way to physical health while
surrounded by our peers. The workshop
is 6 weeks long and is exclusively for
Black, Indigenous and People of Colour.
While this may feel jarring, having
safer, anti-oppressive space made
deliberately for racialized queer and
trans folx to feel comfortable and safe
expressing themselves, and their gender
identity, can make a world of difference.

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This class is for beginner boxers, no
previous experience necessary! Boxing
helps in boosting strength, balance,
coordination, reflexes, and agility. Not
to mention letting our frustrations
out while hitting the heavy bag. All
in all, it’s a total body workout.

After the beginners’ class, participants

can either stick with non-contact training,
or move on to partner exercises and will
eventually have the choice to spar in the
ring. All different levels are possible.

Marian Ramos Capelo, who
started boxing in 2013 at Queer Box
Camp and is now leading these
Sunday BIPOC boxing meet ups.

No need to bring equipment, as
gloves and hand wraps are available.
Classes started on March 26, and they go
until April 2. If you're BIPOC and looking
for a safer space to learn how to box come
on down to Queer Box Camp! Classes
are every Sunday at 5pm at Posener’s
Pankration/MMA, Muay Thai and
Submission Wrestling until November 5.

Queer Box Camp in Vancouver, BC
offers both technique classes as well
as fitness and conditioning classes in
addition to their BIPOC exclusive classes.

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WOMEN'S SOCCER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INSTITUTION CONF PTS
DOUGLAS 6-3-2 20
CAPILANO 4-1-4 16
LANGARA 3-3-5 14
VIU 2-3-5 v
QUEST 1-6-2 5
MEN'S SOCCER

INSTITUTION CONF PTS
VIU 8-1-1 25
CAPILANO 7-2 21
DOUGLAS 3-4-3 12
QUEST 2-5-2 8
LANGARA 1-9 3

 

 

 

Image Via Queer Box Camp on Facebook

The Vancouver Canucks need a Jaromir Jagr

> Just give fans a reason to watch

Chandler Walter
Editor-in-Chief

 

hen it all really comes down to
it, professional sports are still
just entertainment, at their very core.

There’s nothing wrong with
that, of course, as it is amazing to
see feats of athleticism as the very
fastest, strongest, and most skilled
of us fight each other tooth, nail, and
fist to get a designated thing intoa
designated place (for the most part).

What isn’t fun, however, is
taking these sports so seriously
that a loss ruins a night.

This seems to be the dark hole that
the Canucks have found themselves in
during their rebuild. I get it, we have
to be patient, wins will come down the
line... it just sucks that, for the most part,
watching a Canucks game is basically
an exercise in futility, nowadays.

Sure, the Sedins are still around,
and it’s cool seeing the young guys
get their shot in the NHL, but there’s
not much to really excite the crowd
anymore, and it’s showing in the
games’ attendance numbers.

In fact, the Canucks recently saw
the lowest attendance numbers since

2001. 2001. Vancouver will always love
their Canucks (yes, I know that’s up for
debate), but even the most stead-fast
of fans need something to cheer on.

Take a look over at Calgary. They may
not be the best team in the league, and
their arena may be one of the worst in the
NHL—that is its very own mess in itself—
but something seemingly miraculous
happened to the team this year: They
signed hockey legend Jaromir Jagr.

Now obviously the Canucks are
not in the same spot as the Flames,
and we can't just go around signing
legends to $1-million, one year deals.

But wouldn't it be super fun if we did?

Wouldn't that be a reason for fans to
attend games? Even if the team doesn't
score a single goal, just watching a living
legend on ice in what will probably be his
last season would be well worth the ticket.

I’m not claiming to have a solution—I
barely know enough about the NHL
nowadays to throw out any potential
names to add to the Canucks’ roster—
but it’s clear that something needs to
be done, and making the game more
fun to watch (in any way) would bea
step in the right direction—even if it
doesn’t necessarily mean winning.

I don't know, maybe just
bring back the green men?

 

Photo of Jaromir Jagr by Larry Macdougal