Local Sports

Eight fighters win nine medals in Western championships A group of Whistler martial arts students and one instructor put their skills to the test at the Western Canadian Karate Championships in Burnaby last weekend, facing dojos from across B.C.

Hamilton event draws 250,000 spectators When people think of Hamilton the first thing that comes to mind is steel and the tough hard working people who make this city their home.

The Whistler Whoosh women’s volleyball team is looking for new players to join a competitive team. If you’re keen and committed, come out to a practice at 6 p.m. on Thursday nights at Whistler Secondary.

How many people get to say they once had their skis waxed by an Olympic champion? Pontiac GMC and Alpine Canada Alpin are hosting a nationwide Wax Days fundraiser to help local ski clubs raise money for the upcoming competitive season.

Eighteen Whistlerites compete in races Heavy rains couldn’t stop a field of more than 6,300 runners from taking part in the 2003 Royal Victoria Marathon and Half Marathon last weekend.

No sleep for six-day adventure race Jen Segger is nervous. She is physically and mentally prepared, she’s peaking in her training cycle, and she’s excited to get going. But she’s also extremely nervous, and with good reason.

It’s a hard job, but somebody has to do it. Whistler Minor Hockey is inviting people aged 12 and up to participate in the Canadian Hockey Officiating Program, with both Level 1 and 2 referee clinics offered.

Whistler’s Under 10 soccer teams hosted an inaugural regional tournament at home last Saturday, with teams from Pemberton and North and West Vancouver taking park.

Through mud, crashes and gondolas, Jones perseveres for win Although a week of rain kept the numbers down for the third annual WORCA Max Vert Enduro, the 13 riders that did participate had an eventful morning.

Jamie Cudmore of Squamish made his World Cup of Rugby debut with Team Canada in the 59 th minute of the game last Saturday, stepping in to relieve captain Al Charron.