You know the athletes are excited.

Those heading to Vernon from the province91裸聊视频檚 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.

91裸聊视频淚n the arrivals lounge, they were making noise with their cowbells and were asked nicely to tone it down,91裸聊视频� chuckled Cindy Masters, the vice-president of the Greater Vernon B.C. Winter Games committee.

The remainder of athletes, coaches and officials arrive in Vernon today, Thursday.

91裸聊视频淚91裸聊视频檓 so excited,91裸聊视频� said Masters, who has spent nearly two years as a volunteer director for these Games which were cancelled in 2022 due to the pandemic.

91裸聊视频淭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. Let91裸聊视频檚 welcome these athletes to Vernon and show them how much fun we can have.91裸聊视频�

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.

91裸聊视频淭here91裸聊视频檚 just last-minute things to do,91裸聊视频� said Masters. 91裸聊视频淎ll the chairpersons, directors and volunteers are working hard.91裸聊视频�

Speaking of volunteers, no more are required. The Games will have more than 1,500 people helping out.

91裸聊视频淐rossing the 1,500 mark is really amazing,91裸聊视频� said Masters. 91裸聊视频淲e appreciate everyone who signed up.91裸聊视频�

Competition begins Friday and ends Sunday at 12 p.m. All events are open to the public free of charge.

Events and venues include:

91裸聊视频� Alpine skiing - SilverStar Mountain Resort;

91裸聊视频� Archery - Vernon Secondary School;

91裸聊视频� Artistic Gymnastics - Priest Valley Gym;

91裸聊视频� Badminton - Kelowna Badminton Club;

91裸聊视频� Biathlon - Sovereign Lake Nordic Centre;

91裸聊视频� Cross-Country Skiing (includes Para) - Sovereign Lake Nordic Centre;

91裸聊视频� Curling - Vernon Curling Club;

91裸聊视频� Figure Skating - Priest Valley Arena;

91裸聊视频� Freestyle Skiing - SilverStar Mountain Resort;

91裸聊视频� Judo - Clarence Fulton Secondary School;

91裸聊视频� Karate - Kalamalka Secondary School;

91裸聊视频� Rhythmic Gymnastics - W.L. Seaton Secondary School;

91裸聊视频� Ringette - Kal Tire Place North;

91裸聊视频� Snowboarding - SilverStar Mountain Resort;

91裸聊视频� Wheelchair Basketball - Lavington Elementary School.

roger@vernonmorningstar.com
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