Local Sports

Olympic veterans from Whistler and Vancouver back athlete fundraiser In its fourth year, the Canadian Olympic Golf Tournament in Whistler typically raises about $35,000 for the Canadian Olympic Athlete grant program.

Local 23 th in downhill, 15 th in 4X The Canadians came away from the UCI Mountain Bike World Championships in Lugano, Switzerland last week with a pair of silver medals, and bronze medals for members of the cross-country team.

Sydor, Hesjedal among athletes in race Registration for the 2003 Cheakamus Challenge Fall Classic Mountain Bike Race is already well ahead of last year, with 250 signed up more than 10 days before the event on Sept. 20.

There were many reasons that James "Crunch" Crowe was selected as this year’s recipient of the Lumpty Leidal award, presented each year to an outstanding junior mountain biker.

A wet weekend lowered the fire hazard for the Squamish Forest District to moderate from extreme, resulting in the reopening of Crown land to the public on the morning of Sept. 9. In effect from Aug.

Marathon of Hope continues 22 years later What : Terry Fox Run Where : Riverside Campground When: Sunday, Sept. 14, 10 a.m. start Everyone has their own reasons for participating in the Terry Fox Run.

With the province opting to close all Crown land, and the municipality closing some areas as well due to extreme fire hazards, there’s some confusion as to what’s open and what’s closed.

Calling all hoopsters: Sea to Sky Ford is hosting a recreational three-on-three outdoor basketball tournament on Saturday, Sept. 13. There is a $50 entry fee for a team of three, and $15 each for up to two additional players.

24 Hours of Adrenalin draws more than 500 riders It was hot, challenging, and, according to the riders, a lot of fun.

The Whistler Women’s Hockey League is looking for a few good players to round out the league this year. Every year the league has a draft in which the new players are asked to go through drills and show off their skills.