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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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Ian Hyde-Lay
Feb 2, 20224 min read
Going Cheap
There is a definite buzz about, as a keenly anticipated weekend looms on the horizon. For diehard fans such as myself, the Guinness Six...
Ian Hyde-Lay
Jan 27, 20224 min read
Wildflowers
January 14-15, 2022. The southern Pacific Ocean. An uninhabited volcanic island and a submarine volcano erupt. The explosion is estimated...
Ian Hyde-Lay
Jan 20, 20223 min read
Not Seeing is a Flower
Zac Taylor is not necessarily a household name, but, if you coach a team in the National Football League to a 6-25-1 record through two...
Ian Hyde-Lay
Jan 11, 20224 min read
Six
It took place decades ago, but, in retrospect, it might be the most memorable practice I ever attend. The venue is not particularly...
Ian Hyde-Lay
Jan 4, 20224 min read
Brian's Song
A global pandemic enters its third year. Like a runaway locomotive, it shows few signs of slowing down. Athletic events are dramatically...
Ian Hyde-Lay
Dec 30, 20214 min read
I Was (Planning To Be) There
January 8, 2020. Just after 7pm at the Victoria Airport. One last hug, pulling him close. Son Derek shows his passport and boarding pass...
Ian Hyde-Lay
Dec 30, 20214 min read
Sense of Humour
A few weeks ago, somewhat out of the blue, I receive a note from a friend. I learn that an Australian, Andrew Cole, is to win the...
Ian Hyde-Lay
Dec 19, 20214 min read
The Joy of Team
A late afternoon some ten days ago. I arrive at a school, tasked with collecting an athletics trophy from the PE office. A vicious rain...
Ian Hyde-Lay
Nov 17, 20214 min read
Rock and a Hard Place
04.45. The bright red digits on the bedside clock stare back at me. Normally a sound sleeper, I toss and turn. Memories, emotions,...
Ian Hyde-Lay
Nov 8, 20214 min read
Remembering "Weary"
Down Under, March 2018. I arrive in the Capital Territory, the manager of a high school rugby tour group. As part of our itinerary, we...
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