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This is a photo of teenagers playing soccer on an outdoor field.
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Canadian non-binary youth in sports reports lack of inclusion

Peak Web January 23, 2024

By: Izzy Cheung, staff writer Compiled by SFU Master of Science graduate Martha Gumprich and Trans Connect’s Nicola Hare, The Canadian Non-Binary Youth in Sport Report details the lack of non-binary youth within organized sports. One of the report’s main conclusions was that “only 11% of non-binary youth in Canada currently participate in an organized team sport.” This is in comparison to the 67% of overall Canadian youth who are enrolled in one or more organized sports. Gumprich and Hare noted that 66% of non-binary youth who have avoided joining an organized sport have done so due to the ways…

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SFU women’s wrestler Victoria Seal with the upper hand against her opponent.
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Winter 2024 sports power rankings

Peak Web January 10, 2024

By: Kaja Antic, Sports Writer 1 – Women’s wrestling Record: 6–1 Trajectory: national champions; top-three finish  The women’s team has started their season in the driver’s seat, breezing by competition with a handful of heavy-handed victories. Among their six wins,…

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Woman stretching behind her back with a resistance band in a group fitness class setting.
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All the hype about bungee fitness

Peak Web January 8, 2024

By: Hailey Miller, Staff Writer Bungee fitness is the latest fitness trend among fitness classes and social media users alike, and it’s sure to take your workout to the next level. Bungee fitness, for the most part, is exactly what…

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photo of the women’ soccer team clapping as they exit the field.
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SFU’s 2023 fall season sports recap

Peak Web January 8, 2024

By: Kaja Antic, Sports Writer Cross country MVPs: Senior Sebastian Brinkman, sophomore Rachael Watkins  Results: M–3rd, W–4th at the conference championship               M–9th, W–8th at the regional championship; didn’t qualify for national title  The men’s and women’s cross-country teams opened the…

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Team Canada basketball member Dillon Brooks celebrating with the Canadian flag after a game.
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Top 10 Canadian sports moments of 2023

Peak Web January 7, 2024

By: Kaja Antic, Sports Writer January 5: Canada wins World Junior gold, Bedard MVP Arizona Coyote prospect Dylan Guenther lifts Canada to a 3–2 victory in OT against Czechia to win gold at the World Junior Hockey Championship. 17-year-old Connor…

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SFU basketball player Rachel Loukes preparing to shoot at the free-throw line.
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This week at SFU

Peak Web January 7, 2024

By: Isabella Urbani, Sports Editor Home Games  Thursday, January 11: women’s basketball vs. Northwest Nazarene (Idaho) at West Gym at 7:00 p.m. Won both games against Northwest Nazarene last season.  Northwest Nazarene has the best field goal and three-point shooting…

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headshot of Rachel Loukes.
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Introducing Rachel Loukes

Peak Web January 7, 2024

By: Kaja Antic, Sports Writer Starting your first year of university is stressful enough, even if you aren’t moving hundreds of kilometres away from your small hometown. But for Red Leafs basketball freshman Rachel Loukes, the biggest adjustment has been…

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photo of the men’s soccer team in the middle of a huddle.
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How much do teammates think alike?

Peak Web November 28, 2023

By: Kaja Antic, Sports Writer Editor’s note: some answers have been edited for clarity.  Between travelling, training, and playing together, teammates spend a lot of time with one another — but do they think alike? The Peak asked midfielder Justus…

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photo of a pair walking through a frosty forest.
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Three physical activities to enjoy this winter season

Peak Web November 28, 2023

By: Saije Rusimovici, Staff Writer There’s a winter chill in the air, and it somehow seems like all of our favourite outdoor fitness activities are coming to an end. The outdoor pools are closed for the season, and the tennis…

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photo of an SFU wrestler in a headlock with an opponent.
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This week at SFU

Peak Web November 28, 2023

By: Isabella Urbani, Sports Editor Home Games  Tuesday, November 28: women’s basketball vs. Biola (California) at West Gym at 7:00 p.m.  The women’s team are riding a three-game winning streak with victories against California State East Bay and Stanislaus State…

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