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Burnaby-based mid-table Vancouver Metro Soccer League club having sweet run in cup play this season

St. Thomas More Collegiate is the only team from Burnaby at this weekend's 16-team Canadian high school ultimate championship at Burnaby Lake Sports Complex-West this weekend.

The Twilighter Rugby Club will host two over-40 games versus sister city club Osaka on Sunday at Burnaby Lake Sports Complex-East, beginning at 2 p.m.

The New Westminster Junior A Salmonbellies are getting ready to open their season this weekend when they head over to the Island to take on the Victoria Shamrocks in Colwood. Recently, the Jr. A ’Bellies hosted the Jr.

The senior Hyacks girls’ soccer team came out even during regular season play last week. On April 14, the New Westminster secondary team was at home taking on league leaders Burnaby North who had defeated Burnaby Central 6-0 the week before.

The senior girls’ soccer team pulled off a tie against the Burnaby South Rebels last week after falling behind early in the game.

The ninth season of women's roller derby kicked off with a pre-season doubleheader on Saturday at the Royal City Curling Club. The Riot Girls took on the Tournament City Deadlies from Kamloops, winning 142 to 126.

The Burnaby Velodrome Club is offering a free 90-minute introduction to track racing on one of only three indoor cycling tracks in Canada