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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Golden Girls

Late July, 2024. The words, courtesy of a national legend, ring loud and clear. “We are right there with you…. take six points from us,...

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Aug 1, 20244 min read

Sneaker Wars

Early September, 1975. I scan various notices plastered on a bulletin board in the gym foyer. Find what I am looking for. Bold, black...

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Jul 29, 20245 min read

The Bell Tolls

Euro 2024. The 17th edition of the European Men’s soccer championship takes place in Germany. 24 nations vie for supremacy. Without...

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Jul 11, 20244 min read

Truths and Verities

Most of all, going back almost twenty years in time, I recall his boundless energy and natural enthusiasm, his larger-than-life persona.

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May 31, 20243 min read

The Hope

May 20, 2024. Vancouver, BC. Game 7. The two most exciting words in professional sport. This time, a winner take-all, ice hockey...

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May 20, 20243 min read

Chariots of Fire

The South of England. Some time in 1921. A group of young, talented, ambitious British track athletes, hopeful of one day qualifying for...

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Apr 30, 20246 min read

Total Eclipse

April 8, 2024. A star gazers delight. Millions journey significant distances to view a total solar eclipse, those precious few minutes...

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Apr 11, 20244 min read

Man of Steel

Mid March. Late on a Thursday afternoon. Outside, it is damp and grey. Low, scudding clouds threaten rain. The wind swirls. However, for...

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Mar 27, 20244 min read

The Ins and Outs of Love

“To play is good, to win is better, but to love the game is the best.” Early March, 2024. Langley, British Columbia. The city readies to...

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Mar 15, 20245 min read

Dreamtime

Mid December. Pitch black. It is 450am. A cloak of darkness envelopes our family’s rental car. We edge our way slowly from the parking...

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Mar 6, 20244 min read