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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.

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 Wednesday nights at Whistler Secondary.

The Nokia Snowboard FIS World Cup is returning to Whistler this December as part of the larger SnowScene festival. The event will run over four days, Dec.

Season’s pass, Chateau stay up for grabs The show, and the prizes, must go on. The 10th annual West Side Wheel Up mountain bike race was postponed and then cancelled this year due to the extreme fire hazard and backcountry travel ban.

Riders’ ability to master long, tough course challenges organizers Bike frames were broken. Shorts were ripped at the seat. Handlebars were gone over. Knees swelled up like grapefruits.