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Calgary Herald
31-07-2025
- Climate
- Calgary Herald
Calgary's soggy summer leaves sport leagues scrambling, sparking calls for more indoor facilities
Calgary's wet summer has left soccer fields waterlogged, ball diamonds muddy and hundreds of games cancelled or delayed, prompting renewed calls for more indoor sports facilities in the city. Article content Jordan Stewart, technical manager, for the Calgary Minor Soccer Association, said the league's season that ran from late April to this past weekend was among the most disrupted he's seen, with heavy rainfall and thunderstorms causing repeated delays and cancellations. Article content Article content Article content '(We've had) loads of games being either rescheduled or not played at all,' he said, estimating 1,000 games had been impacted by weather during the season, with more than 400 that couldn't be rescheduled. Article content Article content Stewart said the disruptions are disappointing for players and create logistical challenges for coaches, referees and staff that can be costly. Last weekend, the league's final tournament before teams head to provincials next month saw many games delayed and cancelled. Article content 'It's not great, but it's kind of part of the environment that we live with summers becoming smokier and potentially hotter or rainier,' he said, noting he expects disruptions due to environmental concerns to be an ongoing problem. Article content Raj Uppal, president of the Calgary United Soccer Association, said rain and thunder have been a 'double whammy' for organizers in recent months. He describes fields that have been too waterlogged to play on safely, and even without rain, games are often delayed or cancelled to accommodate a rule that requires a half-hour break from when thunder is heard by referees. Article content Article content 'The impact is quite significant,' he said, describing 'a ripple effect' of logistical challenges as soon as there's a cancellation. 'It's not as simple as 'find another field, pick another time to play.' Article content 'It's a lot of juggling back and forth, working with the city to get more field time … (while) also making sure that two teams are available to play that day.' Article content Softball also hit Article content Soccer isn't the only sport affected. The Calgary Women's Fastpitch Association hosted the Softball Alberta provincials last weekend at Shouldice Athletic Park, but players spent hours waiting out weather -related delays. Article content Emma Stephens, a local athlete, said her team endured an hour-long rain delay Friday, a two-hour lightning delay Saturday and ultimately saw Sunday morning's games washed out. Article content 'That looked like our team sitting in the dugout, watching the rain fall on the diamond just waiting to play again,' she said.
Belfast Telegraph
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Belfast Telegraph
Glens chief: The return of Stewart shows our ambition
Ex-Linfield ace admits he must earn trust of fans in second stint at Oval Glentoran Sporting Director Paul Millar insists that bringing former Linfield winger Jordan Stewart back to The Oval 'speaks volumes about the ambition of the club and the determination to compete for major honours'. Stewart's return to the Glens on a two year deal with an option for a third season, following his exit from Crusaders earlier this month, brought a mixed reaction from supporters due to his previous association with Big Two rivals Linfield where he won multiple titles and cup competitions.
BBC News
19-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Stewart agrees to second spell at Glentoran
Winger Jordan Stewart has returned to Glentoran on a two-year deal after 10 seasons away from the 30-year-old came through the ranks at the east Belfast club and made his debut for the Glens in winning the Irish Cup in 2015, he made the move to Swindon Town that summer and spent two years with the Robins before returning to the Irish Premiership with Glentoran's fierce rivals Linfield. He spent seven seasons at Windsor Park, winning the league on four occasions, with his final campaign including a loan spell at Glenavon. After representing Crusaders last season, Stewart said he will be back at Glentoran with "a real drive to make an impact"."I'm absolutely buzzing to be back," he told Glentoran's official website. "This is where my football journey began - the club that gave me my first opportunity in senior football and played a huge part in shaping my career. "I had a great first spell here, but I've returned with even more hunger and a real drive to make an impact."I know I've got to earn the trust of the Glentoran fans again and the best way to do that is by working hard and letting my football do the talking."Glentoran have already confirmed that Scottish midfielder Liam Burt will join the club ahead of next season, with Fuad Sule, Kodi Lyons-Foster, Niall McGinn and Jay Donnelly among those to depart.
