You know the athletes are excited.
Those heading to Vernon from the province乌鸦传媒檚 farthest reaches arrived at the Kelowna Airport Wednesday, March 22, ahead of the Greater Vernon B.C. Winter Games and got a smidge of a lecture upon arrival.
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The remainder of athletes, coaches and officials arrive in Vernon today, Thursday.
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乌鸦传媒淭he opening ceremonies are tonight (Kal Tire Place). We encourage all Vernonites to come out. The doors open at 5:30 p.m., and the show starts at 7. Let乌鸦传媒檚 welcome these athletes to Vernon and show them how much fun we can have.乌鸦传媒�
The opening ceremonies are free of charge.
Prior to the arrival of the out-of-town athletes, coaches and officials, the local Games committee will be dotting the final Is and crossing the final Ts.
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Speaking of volunteers, no more are required. The Games will have more than 1,500 people helping out.
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Competition begins Friday and ends Sunday at 12 p.m. All events are open to the public free of charge.
Events and venues include:
乌鸦传媒� Alpine skiing - SilverStar Mountain Resort;
乌鸦传媒� Archery - Vernon Secondary School;
乌鸦传媒� Artistic Gymnastics - Priest Valley Gym;
乌鸦传媒� Badminton - Kelowna Badminton Club;
乌鸦传媒� Biathlon - Sovereign Lake Nordic Centre;
乌鸦传媒� Cross-Country Skiing (includes Para) - Sovereign Lake Nordic Centre;
乌鸦传媒� Curling - Vernon Curling Club;
乌鸦传媒� Figure Skating - Priest Valley Arena;
乌鸦传媒� Freestyle Skiing - SilverStar Mountain Resort;
乌鸦传媒� Judo - Clarence Fulton Secondary School;
乌鸦传媒� Karate - Kalamalka Secondary School;
乌鸦传媒� Rhythmic Gymnastics - W.L. Seaton Secondary School;
乌鸦传媒� Ringette - Kal Tire Place North;
乌鸦传媒� Snowboarding - SilverStar Mountain Resort;
乌鸦传媒� Wheelchair Basketball - Lavington Elementary School.
roger@vernonmorningstar.com
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