As Bad As You Wanna’ Breathe

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Callum Ng in Commentary, Uncategorized | Leave a comment

I have a few swimmer friends preparing for Olympic Trials, and with just over one month to go, people are looking for that final edge, push, or motivation. Getting ready for one day, more or less a few minutes of your life that makes the difference between legends and lost souls can be daunting. Different people deal with that kind of pressure differently. Some ignore it, others fight it, a select few manage to embrace it. Either way, to be … →

Western Conference Playoff Predictions

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Callum Ng in Commentary, Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Over the past few NHL seasons, the Western Conference has been perennially tight when it comes to those final few playoff spots. Last season it was Chicago, fighting off Dallas and coming within a Patty Kane right hook of ending up in 9th place. Of course, the Blackhawks went on to come within a similarly slim margin of knocking off the President’s Trophy winners, but a Burrows one-timer wrote the ending to that story in favour of the hometown Canucks. … →

Stamkos shows off and Chara smashes rubber at the 2012 All Star Skills

Posted on January 28, 2012 by Callum Ng in Commentary | Leave a comment

All Star weekend commenced today in Ottawa, giving NHL fans a chance to see the superstars of their game in a more relaxed, entertainment focused environment. Interestingly enough, the event that most embraces this big show mentality, the Breakway Challenge, turned out to be a relative sleeper compared to the other events. The Breakaway Challenge has a slam dunk comp. format, where creativity is encouraged. The big difference is that in the case of hockey, it is more a show … →

July in 250 words or less!

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Callum Ng in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

I have to say that July has been a pretty interesting month. It started in Ottawa, where I was invited to a reception hosting the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, (Will and Kate). I also met Prime Minister Harper, and Governor General Johnston. Not only this, but I hung out in the tent room, a giant former indoor tennis court with fabric stretched from wall to ceiling. →

[WCSE 2011] Photos and final video!

Posted on May 6, 2011 by Callum Ng in Adventures, WCSE 2011 : Doha | Leave a comment

Also posted some final reflections on YouTube

[WCSE 2011] Innovation and Passion takes the stage in Doha

Posted on May 1, 2011 by Callum Ng in Adventures, WCSE 2011 : Doha | Leave a comment

If I could share everything I learned today, this would be an enormous post. So here are some excerpts instead: Have you ever been to an outdoor sporting event in the desert? At the 2022 World Cup here in Qatar, the new stadiums will all be cooled by sustainable energy systems. That means that spectators sit in a chilled zone of 20.5 degrees celcius, but limited to the seating area. This is crazy if you think about a 65,000 seat … →

The experience commences as WCSE 2011 begins!

Posted on April 30, 2011 by Callum Ng in Adventures, WCSE 2011 : Doha | Leave a comment

I am sitting at the base of the twelve level pyramid that is the Sheraton Doha. Around me there are exquisite statements of Qatari art and expression, including a dome made of interlocking right angles that covers a grand chandelier of 10,000 crystals that sweeps light across the inside, with classic Arabian splendour. To be honest, I sometimes stand in my own shoes, and cannot help but look around and be excited about the opportunities and experiences I have been … →

Goodmorning from Doha!

Posted on April 29, 2011 by Callum Ng in Adventures, WCSE 2011 : Doha | Leave a comment

Goodmorning from Doha! The balcony looked really appealing for this short video. Delegates arriving, can’t wait to get started!

In transit to Doha!

Posted on April 29, 2011 by Callum Ng in Adventures | Leave a comment

So after a one-day move across town in Vancouver, to a new place, about half a day later I am sitting in the Amsterdam airport waiting for my flight to Doha! Sort of surreal but fully awesome. Excited to attend a be a part of the 9th World Conference for Sport and the Environment. Never been to Qatar. Can’t wait to get there.

Act Now BC video shoot!

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Callum Ng in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Last Tuesday was an inspiring day. In the afternoon I was at the CSC Pacific HQ, shooting some promo video and photography for my role as an Act Now BC ambassador. When I arrived, I was already among some esteemed company. I got a big hug from Annamay Pierse, a friend, former teammate, and current World Record holder. Basically, she is a great Canadian athlete and role model. Also there was Trevor Hirschfield, a wheelchair rugby Paralympian and Bronze medalist … →