Local Sports

Organizers believe figure skating event has great potential

Organizers of this year’s second annual Whistler youth soccer tournament did not attract as many teams as they were hoping for, but that didn’t stop more than 80 children from competing in the rain.

It’s that time of year again – the time to lace up your running shoes and head to Pemberton.

Alpine Canada Alpin presented seven awards to members of the national skiing community at their annual congress and general meeting in Calgary last week.

Alpine Canada Alpin inked an important eight year, $4 million contract with Telus last week, boosting funding for elite athletes with a goal of winning at least three alpine medals when Canada hosts the 2010 Winter Games.

Insurance, future of trails largest concerns at AGM

Whistler’s C.J. Derpak is ready to compete with the best in the west on home ice

Large field of riders, spectators for successful event boosts profile of club

The Whistler Valley Snowboard Club has a few new tricks in its bag for the upcoming season, with new coaching, new facilities, and a new video to show off the skills of its athletes.

Whistler hosted the first of three school district cross-country runs on Thursday, Sept. 30, with schools participating from Whistler, Squamish, Pemberton and Mount Currie.