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A number of local athletes will be attending for sports ranging from badminton to curling, representing our region in what badminton coach and zone representative Colin Sherk said is a truly "unique opportunity."

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 After having been the host city for 2006 Northern BC Winter Games, it's difficult for many people in 100 Mile House not to get excited when there's talk of local athletes heading off to compete in any event of the BC Games family.

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 For Castlegar's Isaac Lunn, going to the BC Winter Games means having a chance to compete against the best skiers in the province.

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 Move over Scott and Rob Niedermayer; British Columbia may soon have another brother act on ice. But don't put hockey helmets on Austin and Justin Ma.

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 Madison Favaro was elated upon hearing the news of her selection to the Zone 1 Kootenay figure skating team earlier his month to compete at the B.C. Winter Games

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Loving your sport is a key part of what makes a young BC Winter Games bound athlete like Alexander Nemethy excel.

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 Three Cranbrook based alpine skiiers will represent Kimberley Alpine Resort at the BC Winter Games.

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Preparation for a successful BC Winter Games experience is as much about getting used to the accommodation and food arrangements as it is nailing down routines for a group of Delta gymnasts heading to Vernon next month.

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 Two years ago, Leah Warwick attended her first BC Winter Games in Terrace as a team leader. She’ll be coaching at this year’s Games Feb. 23-26 in Vernon.

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 It takes pressure to make diamonds, and Matsqui Blades coach Bette Roberts believes that concept applies to speed skaters as well.

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Two Williams Lake hockey players said donning the Team B.C. sweater at February’s B.C. Winter Games will be a blast.

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 Parksville’s Shayna Twamley has been selected to officiate girls hockey at the BC Winter Games in Vernon next month.

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 A gold medal and the preservation of their sport — that’s what’s on the line for a team of North Shore ringette players set to compete at the BC Winter Games next month.

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Sydney Kreps will lace up her skates with the Fraser Valley (Zone 3) U16 girls team at the B.C. Winter Games

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The 2012 B.C. Winter Games will not only draw thousands of participants to Greater Vernon, it will also bring an economic boost for local businesses.

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 Vernon volunteers prepare foamies for athletes accommodation

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Reporter Craig Lindsay reflects on his experience coaching basketball at the 2008 BC Summer Games and the meaningful experiene for one athlete.

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The West Kootenay will be solidly represented at the upcoming BC Winter Games in Vernon in the sport of girl’s hockey.

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Four Sardis Fliers Speedskates are "psyched" to get to the BC Winter Games

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When Kathy Oxner heads to Vernon next month as a para-nordic skiing coach at the B.C. Winter Games, the success of her team won’t be measured in wins and losses, or the medal count.

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 Four Nelson female hockey athletes are heading to the BC Winter Games.

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Students from Grades 9 to 12 in Chris Kuhn’s woodwork and construction classes at Charles Bloom Secondary were given the task of creating new stanchions for the BC Winter Games.

 

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 Richmond hockey coach Tony Lindsay is clear about what he believes will ensure the long-term success of the local female hockey association.

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Amy Edwards’ North Okanagan rink made quick work of its opposition to earn a berth in the B.C. Winter Games, Feb. 23-26 in Greater Vernon.

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 45 young female hockey players were fighting hard for a roster spot to represent Vancouver Island at the 2012 BC Winter Games.

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 BC Winter Games Zone 8 Coach, Hazel Massier is ready to lead her team to Vernon.

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 BC Games Alumnus Corynn Brown has been named as Canada's flagbearer for the Winter Youth Olympic Games taking place in Innsbruck, Austria.

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Three of the Duncan Dynamics club's Level 4 athletes swept the top three spots at the Zone 6 trials in Nanaimo, earning the chance to represent Vancouver Island at the BC Winter Games in Vernon in February.

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The BC Games Society has unveiled a new design for the ceremonial podiums and medals that will be part of the BC Winter and BC Summer Games.  The podiums and medals will make their debut at the 2012 BC Winter Games in Greater Vernon, Feb. 23 to 26.

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 BC Games Alumnus Kelsey Serwa (Kelowna) wins second ski-cross gold of the season.

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A pair of Nanaimo gymnasts are hoping to make a little history at the B.C. Winter Games.

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 BC Games Alumnus, Hillary Pattenden became the all time winningest goaltender in NCAA Division 1 Women's Hockey.

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Yul Hawkridge is among a small team of past fabrication shop trainees who have been hired to construct 26 medal podiums for the 2012 BC Games.

 

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 At-risk youth in the Downtown Eastside are building a legacy for the B.C. Games

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Langley Blades speedskater Connor Meeks has a need for speed.  This aspiring 14-year-old athlete has set his sights high: he wants to qualify for the BC Winter Games in February 2012.

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 2 members of the Esquimalt Speed Skating Club will be at the 2012 BC Winter Games.

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 Silver Star Mountain Resort is one of the biggest commercial backers of the 2012 BC Winter Games in Greater Vernon.

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Bc Games Alumnus Taylor Green of Comox has made it to the Major League Baseball Association.

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The official countdown is underway.  An enthusiastic crowd of hundreds of people gathered in Spirit Square Friday to mark 100 days until the 2012 B.C. Winter Games start in Greater Vernon.

 

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 Athletes from 100 Mile House took part in a tournament in Seattle in preparation for BC Winter Games zone trials.

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 VantageOne Financial in Vernon BC is supporting employee volunteerism for the 2012 BC Winter Games.

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BC Games Alumni Adam and Scott Commandeur are enjoying tremendous succes in cross country and track and field.

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 Fridays are "Wear your Games Gear Fridays" in Vernon leading up to the 2012 BC Winter Games in February.

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BC Games Alumnus Dylan Armstrong breaks record on route to a gold medal at the Pan American Games.

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BC Games alumni contributed two gold medals for Canada at the Pan American Games.

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 BC Games Alum, Brent McMahon won a bronze medal at the 2011 Pan Am Games in Mexico.

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 George Goddard, a BC Summer Games coach, was honoured by Softball BC as the 2011 Coach of the Year.

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The office doors are now open and organizers in Greater Vernon are hoping people walk right in and sign up to volunteer.

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Directors participated in a fashion show to celebrate the opening of the Greater Vernon 2012 BC Winter Games office.

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 BC Games Alumnus, Maëlle Ricker comes full circle with induction to the BC Sports Hall of Fame.

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Dylan Armstrong (BC Games Alumnus 1995/96) won silver in the shot put at the World Track and Field Championships.

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 Vernon's Sun FM and Astral Media have signed on as a President's Club Friends of the Games supporter of the Greater Vernon 2012 BC Winter Games.

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 The 24th edition of the 2011 B.C. Seniors Games in the West Kootenays finished Saturday.

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Dylan Armstrong (BC Games 1995/96) isn’t just the big guy now. He’s the main guy.
The shot putter will be centre stage for Canada at the world track and field championships.

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The BC Games is part of the multisport development pathway that sees athletes develop on route to major international Games like the Olympics and Paralympics. 

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 16 year old Kevin Kwan (BC Games, 2010) won the Canadian Junior Boys Golf Championship.

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 Brett Lawrie (BC Games, 2004) is set to make his Major League Baseball debut with the Toronto Blue Jays.

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Summer Games leave lasting financial legacy

Last summer’s highly successful BC Summer Games hosted by the Township have ensured a legacy that will give a financial boost to sports and the arts for years to come. 

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 Members of the BC Summer Games Legacy Committee appeared before Township Council to announce that profits from event will be distributed between three organizations and projects.

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 Ryder Hesjedal (BC Games, 1995) earned a top 20 finish at the 2011 Tour de France.

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Victoria’s Ryder Hesjedal (BC Games 1995) appeared set to score a stage victory Tuesday in the Tour de France — the first for a Canadian since Steve Bauer’s Stage 1 win in 1988 — but settled for a major assist instead.

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Dylan Armstrong (BC Games 1995, 1996) is happy to be in high demand at track and field meets around the world.

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Dylan Armstrong of Kamloops, B.C., (BC Games 1995, 1996) won the men's shot put event Sunday at the Aviva Birmingham Grand Prix track and field competition.

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The 2012 B.C. Winter Games Society would like to welcome 107.5 Kiss FM as the President’s Club radio sponsor for the 2012 B.C. Winter Games in Greater Vernon.

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Dylan Armstrong (BC Games Alumnus, 1995/96) is the world number 1 in shot put and won the event at the Victoria International Track and Field Classic.

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 BC Games Alum, Michelle Stilwell broke her ninth world record.

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 BC Games Alumnus Shalie Dheensaw is looking to make the U19 National Basketball team

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 Watkin Motors in Vernon has donated 20 vehicles for use during the 2012 BC Winter Games.  Article by Roger Knox, Vernon Morning Star

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 BC Games Alumnus Adam Tishenko (2008 BC Summer Games Silver medalist) will play volleyball for Vancouver Island University next year.  Article by Graeme Corbett, Vernon Morning Star

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2010 BC Summer Games Alumnus, Georgia Ellenwood won 4 gold medals at the BC High School Track and Field Championships.  Article from the Langley Times.

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BC Games Alumni, Adam Keenan and Georgia Ellenwood, were named the most outstanding athletes at the BC High School Track and Field Championships.  Article by Cleve Dheensaw, Times Colonist.

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 Venues for the 2012 B.C. Winter Games in Greater Vernon are a go.  Article by Roger Knox, Vernon Morning Star.

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 BC Games Alumnus, Ryder Hesjedal is ready for the Tour de France.  Article by James Christie, Globe and Mail.

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Keffri Neil (BC Games Alumnus, Kelowna 2008 BC Summer Games) heads into the BC High School Track and Field Championships.  Article by Michael Booth, Surrey Now.

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BC Games Alumnus and Tour de France competitor, Ryder Hesjedal, headlined cycling events in Victoria.
Article by Cleve Dheensaw, Victoria Times Colonist.

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BC Games Alumnus, Dylan Armstrong adds another win to his season.  Article by the Canadian Press on cbcsports.ca

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Crystal Thomas is encouraging kids in Terrace to get invovled in Triathlon with the goal of making it to the BC Summer Games.  Article by Janine Workman, Terrace Standard. 

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BC Games Alumnus Coach, Jeff Oldenborger, now taking on job as Team BC coach for the U-18 Women's Nationals.  Article by Dan Olson, New West Record.

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BC Games Alumnus, Sarah Beaudry, will represent Canada at the Youth Olympic Winter Games in Austria next year.  Article by Ted Clarke, Prince George Citizen.

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BC Games Alumnus, Britt Janyk, retired from the National Alpine Ski team after a successful 15 year career.

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The team that will plan and stage the Surrey 2012 BC Summer Gamesis now in place. Article from the Surrey North Delta Leader.

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Black Press and BC Games ink new partnership

 Black Press and BC Games announce four year partnership.  Article by Travis Paterson.

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Countdown to Winter Games

Article by Roger Knox of the Vermon Morning Star on the launch for the 2012 BC Winter Games.

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56% of Team BC at the 2011 Canada Winter Games were past BC Games participants.

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BC Sports Hall of Fame 2011 Inductees

BC Games Alumni Maelle Ricker and Brent Seabrook will be inducted into the BC Sports Hall of Fame at the Gala event in September 2011. 
 

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