June 10, 2025

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VICTORIA, BC – Local soccer and baseball are poised to captivate much of the team sports attention in the Capital Region in summer. Pacific FC, of soccer’s Canadian Premier League and Victoria HarbourCats, of baseball’s West Coast League are teaming up for a special “fan exchange” to broaden spectator horizons.

On June 18, Pacific FC players and coaches will be honoured guests of the HarbourCats as the baseball team faces the island rival Nanaimo NightOwls in a game at Wilson’s Group Stadium at Royal Athletic Park in the north end of downtown Victoria (gates, 5:30pm, first pitch at 6:35pm).

Pacific FC fans will be offered, via email from the club, a special ticket code for the game, and Pacific FC will be welcomed on the field pre-game.

Then, on June 27, Pacific FC will reciprocate by hosting members of the HarbourCats at Starlight Stadium in Langford when Pacific takes on Vancouver FC (gates 5:30 p.m., 7:00 p.m. kick off) — and HarbourCats fans who are registered with the team’s ShowPass ticketing system will receive a special promo code for tickets to that CPL game.

“There are many great things to do in the summer in Victoria, and we are proud of the numbers we get for our baseball entertainment, with our food truck festival atmosphere,” said Jim Swanson, Managing Partner of the HarbourCats. “Teaming with PFC and giving our fans an incentive to experience a night at Starlight is good for the sports community— and we welcome all PFC fans to give us a try, especially if they haven’t been to a HarbourCats game before.”

Pacific FC are in their seven season of the Canadian Premier League and have a winning history. The club won the CPL Championship in 2021 and have advanced to playoffs in all past seasons.

“We are a community-minded organization and we are grateful for this opportunity to team up with the HarbourCats to offer sports fans the chance to come out and see athletes from both clubs,” said Ross Marshall, Managing Director, Pacific FC. “We invite everyone to join us at both games to celebrate the love of sports in this community.”

For more information, fans can contact either team — info below.

Link to HarbourCats tickets: harbourcats.com/tickets USE DISCOUNT CODE PFCGOAL 

Link to Pacific FC tickets: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Experiencepacific2

HarbourCats Season Tickets, 10 and 32-Game Flex Passes and Single Game Tickets are now on sale for all 33 home games and four “Showcase” events through the HarbourCats’ new and one-and-only ticketing partner SHOWPASS.

Tickets and merchandise can also be purchased in person at the HarbourCats office at 101-1814 Vancouver Street or by calling 778-265-0327.

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June 9, 2025

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VICTORIA, B.C. – Join us for BIKE TO THE GAME DAY—Presented by Aryze Developments & Bishop’s Family Cycles.

Victoria’s cycling culture is taking centre field as two local businesses—Aryze Developments and Bishop’s Family Cycles—team up to present Victoria HarbourCats’ first-ever Bike to the Game Day, happening Tuesday, June 17 at Wilson’s Group Stadium at Royal Athletic Park. Gates open at 5:30 PM, with the first pitch at 6:35 PM as the HarbourCats face off against island rivals, the Nanaimo NightOwls.

“We’re incredibly fortunate to live in a city where you can safely cycle from just about any neighbourhood along all-ages-and-abilities routes that connect right to the stadium gates,” says Luke Mari, Principal at Aryze Developments. “Victoria’s cycling infrastructure isn’t just progressive—it’s practical—and it’s something worth celebrating.”

Fans who arrive by bike will benefit from additional secure bike parking inside the stadium concourse, making it easier than ever to leave the car at home. Attendees will also have the chance to test-ride a selection of e-bikes and cargo bikes from Bishop’s Family Cycles and speak with their knowledgeable staff to explore family-friendly cycling solutions.

“The location of Wilson’s Group Stadium at RAP is ideal for encouraging more active transportation and in particular getting to our games that way,” said Adrian Somers, VP of Operations and Business for the HarbourCats. “Our park is right on the corner of two key bike corridors—Vancouver Street, and Caledonia Avenue—and there are always safe places to lock bikes for those who cycle to our games. The City of Victoria continues to add more bike lock options, and we’re excited to work with Aryze and Bishop’s Family Cycles to steer that message home.”

Located at 730 Pandora—Bishop’s Family Cycles is a family owned, Victoria run business based on community, family and green–energy alternatives. Named after their own son Bishop—owners Rob and Liz are passionate about encouraging families and young cyclists to get riding!

Aryze Developments, a long-time advocate for urbanism and sustainable infrastructure, brought forward this partnership as a natural extension of their mission in city-building for the better. As a newly certified BCorporation, Aryze is committed to rigorous standards in balancing profit and purpose as an organization.

Tickets for Bike to the Game Day are available now HERE. You can also purchase tickets in person at the HarbourCats office at 101-1814 Vancouver Street or by calling 778-265-0327. Fans are encouraged to arrive early, lock up safely, and explore the concourse festivities before the game begins.

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The Kamloops NorthPaws were unable to secure a weekend sweep of the Kelowna Falcons, losing 9-3 on Sunday afternoon at Norbrock Stadium. After taking the first two, the NorthPaws were unable to manufacture runs despite having nine hits. Kelowna took advantage when they needed to, and the deficit was too large to overcome. 

The Falcons would draw first blood as a single with two runners on would make it 1-0. In the bottom of the second, Kamloops left fielder Austin Coyle singled and stole second. Coyle took off for third and would score off a throwing error by the Kelowna catcher, tying the game. 

In the top of the fourth, the Falcons went to work, forcing four walks, a hit by pitch, and two singles, scoring four runs and making it 5-1. Kelowna would add one more in the top of the fifth off an RBI double. Kamloops responded with a Joey Marino sacrifice fly in the bottom half, but a controversial play at third base killed the rally.

The Falcons would use that and capitalize in the top of the seventh. Three walks and a single made it 7-2. A few pitches later, the bases were loaded, and a base hit up the middle made it 9-2. In the bottom half, second baseman Elijah Clayton hit his second triple in roughly 17 hours. He would later score courtesy of a single up the middle from designated hitter Matt MacDonald. 

That would be all the NorthPaws could muster against the Falcons. Kelowna made it through Sunday with just three pitchers being used. Each arm went three innings, giving up one earned run. 

“We shot ourselves in the foot a little bit today with leaving guys on base and being too aggressive, but that will happen from time to time,” said Head Coach Reily Jepson

Although it wasn’t the conclusion to the week they wanted, the NorthPaws have won two of their first three series and are off to their best start in franchise history. 

“We’ll take 6-3 for sure, I’m proud of the way these guys have grinded in the first 10 days of the season,” said Jepson.

Local kid Matt MacDonald has been finding his form of late with two hits on Sunday and playing a significant role in Kelowna on Saturday night, hitting the team’s first home run of the season. Having played 7 of their first nine on the road, hearing the home crowd road on Friday night still hits home.

“When the crowd started clapping during the final out was so cool to me; I haven’t really experienced that, so it was really cool. I’m hoping we get more games like that this year,” said MacDonald.

The team will be off on Monday but back on the road Tuesday night as they pay a visit to Wenatchee for a three-game series against the Apple Sox. The NorthPaws will be back at home on Friday, June 13th, as they host the Edmonton River Hawks for a weekend series. 

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