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A Life In Sport
A blog by Ian Hyde-Lay
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Ian Hyde-Lay is a teacher who lives and works in Victoria, BC. He has been heavily involved in sport his entire life, as a player, coach, referee and administrator.
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Father and Son
Yet, sights, sounds and memories from the former British crown colony remain etched firmly in my mind.
Ian Hyde-Lay
Aug 29, 20204 min read
Plus Ca Change
It’s all part and parcel of BC high school hoops. Which, over 75 years, at its very core has stayed the same.
Ian Hyde-Lay
Aug 26, 20202 min read
Sent To Coventry
I am left all alone in the corner of the bar. For nearly an hour, no one talks to me. Not a single soul. I have been ostracized.
Ian Hyde-Lay
Aug 21, 20203 min read
The Jewel
Like millions of others across the land, he is a shining example of a raw, untapped gem just needing further polish.
Ian Hyde-Lay
Aug 16, 20202 min read
Heavy Weight
Sundays are totally different....And so, firsthand, I get to experience faith and family, the cornerstones of Samoan life.
Ian Hyde-Lay
Aug 11, 20203 min read
Gaping Hole
And then I throw the ball away. No rhyme or reason or excuse. I am not under pressure.
Ian Hyde-Lay
Aug 6, 20203 min read
The Right Guy
I cannot keep the grin off my face. He just never saw it coming.
Finally, the right guy!
Ian Hyde-Lay
Jul 31, 20203 min read
Never in Doubt
He first offers a sly smile. Then three words, which are all he needs.
"Never in doubt."
Ian Hyde-Lay
Jul 27, 20203 min read
The Millionaire and the Kid
Only his eyes betrayed him. Quite simply, they sparkled.
Ian Hyde-Lay
Jul 23, 20202 min read
Freedom
Such freedom. Organized ourselves, made up our own rules, solved our own problems along the way.
Ian Hyde-Lay
Jul 20, 20203 min read
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