More than 3,000 athletes, coaches and officials will be descending on Abbotsford next week for the BC Summer Games.
The 2,448 athletes from every corner of B.C. will compete in 18 different sports. With an average age of 14 years old, many athletes will be experiencing a multi-sport games for the first time.
Aside from everyone competing in the games, more than 3,000 volunteers will also come together over the four days to ensure the event runs smoothly. Preparations have been underway for the past 18 months and this is the second time the community of Abbotsford has hosted the games.
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“The tremendous sport facilities in Abbotsford combined with experienced and enthusiastic volunteers will make for a memorable event in July,” said Kelly Mann, president and CEO of the BC Games Society, in a release. “These BC Summer Games will be the first step for many athletes towards future national and international level competitions and we look forward to following their journey.”
The last time Abbotsford hosted the BC Summer Games in 2004, it helped spawn the career of baseball player Brett Lawrie and 2012 Olympic medalists Richard Weinberger and Gillian Carelton.
Going to the Olympic Games in Rio this year, include BC Games alumni Nikola Girke (sailing), Emily Overholt (swimming), and Fred Winters (volleyball).
The BC Summer Games runs from July 21 to 24. For more information about the games visit BCGames.org.
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