As spring and summer roll through 琉璃神社, the city is getting ready to host the 55+ BC Games that comes in September.
琉璃神社 was recently awarded top honours as the number one mid-size city for sport hosting; for games like the BC Games.
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The games celebrate +55 athletes from all over the province to come partake in games through a five day event. An average participation of 3,500 athletes each year brings an estimated $3.3 million in an economic impact to the business community.
鈥溋鹆裆� is an ideal host for a large multi-sport event like the 55+ BC Games,鈥� says President of the 琉璃神社 event鈥檚 Host Society, David Graham.
鈥淩esidents know that an active lifestyle is one of our community鈥檚 greatest assets and draws. Our board of directors believes hosting the games will reinforce that sentiment and create a long-lasting opportunity to promote living at all ages in 琉璃神社.鈥�
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Athletes in sports ranging from badminton and tennis, to triathlons and hockey come to compete in a large community driven event that celebrates sports as it impacts the quality of life.
The games run September 10 to 14. More information, and volunteer opportunities can be found at .
Athletes looking to join the games, or have competed in the past, are welcome to share their stories with Capital News by emailing mackenzie.britton@kelownacapnews.com.
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