Sports

Thursday July 10, 2014

Connecting new Quebecers through sport

Several recent studies have cited sport as a key driver of integration for immigrants, especially school-age immigrants. But that's not surprising to Motivaction Jeunesse, which has been operating on that assumption for more than a decade. They recently finished a six-day-long cycling trip around Lac St-Jean with 60 youth and 12 adults. For most of the youth participants, it was their first time in a rural area. For many, it was a life-changing experience. Listen here. 

Categories: Immigration, Sports

 

Tuesday June 3, 2014

Karine Sergerie on the fight of her life

Karine Sergerie was the first Canadian female World Champion in taekwando, winning a silver medal at the Beijing Olympics in 2008. But the glory of the podium was overshadowed by personal trials and tribulations that were taking a huge emotional toll on the young woman. Depression, anxiety, and a sense of never being quite good enough in the eyes of her coach - and father - were some of the factors that weighed in to Karine Sergerie's decision to retire from competition. The former Olympian joined Susan in studio to talk about this difficult decision, and where she's headed next. Listen here.

Categories: Quebec's Olympians, Sports

 

Monday June 2, 2014

Field issues dog Sherbrooke soccer clubs

Some of Sherbrooke's soccer clubs say their playing fields have been in terrible shape for years - and they are fed up the city hasn't been doing more to fix the problem. Many of the clubs' leaders have even quite over the issue. Our Townships reporter Alison Brunette spoke with several of the local clubs, and some of Sherbrooke's elected officials, to find out more. Listen here.

Categories: Alison Brunette, Eastern Townships, Sports

 

• July 2014
  • Thu., 10 – Connecting new Quebecers through sport
     
• June 2014
  • Tue., 3 – Karine Sergerie on the fight of her life
     
  • Mon., 2 – Field issues dog Sherbrooke soccer clubs
     
• April 2014
  • Wed., 30 – NHL vs. Bar Chez Stanley
     
  • Wed., 16 – Two-time Olympic gold medalist Kaillie Humphries
     
  • Fri., 11 – Young hockey players headed to South Korea
     
• January 2014
  • Fri., 31 – Celebrating the art of curling
     
  • Mon., 27 – Sébastien Sasseville trying to Outrun Diabetes
     
  • Wed., 22 – Anthony Calvillo retires
     
  • Wed., 15 – Warm winter weather
     
• December 2013
  • Wed., 18 – From Football to Bobsledding: Sam Giguère
     
• November 2013
  • Thu., 14 – Dave Parker on writing the next great hockey song
     
  • Wed., 13 – Rowing with Mylène Paquette in spirit
     
• August 2013
  • Mon., 19 – Canada Games legacy for Sherbrooke... and for young athletes
     
  • Fri., 16 – The last of the events of the Canada Games
     
  • Thu., 15 – 5000-metre race in a kayak is no small feat
     
  • Wed., 14 – Cheering on the special olympic athletes at the Canada Games
     
  • Tue., 13 – Fencing prospect at the Canada Games
     
  • Mon., 12 – Canada Games: Beach volleyball kicks off on improved courts
     
  • Fri., 9 – Feeding the Canada Games' athletes
     
  • Thu., 8 – Extreme bike sports in heart of Quebec City
     
• July 2013
  • Fri., 19 – Quebec City's popular Champlain and Le Pylône rocks are now illegal to climb
     
  • Fri., 5 – Quebec City's 75-year baseball history
     
• May 2013
  • Thu., 16 – Do Helmets or scrum caps prevent head-related injuries in rugby?