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Routley quick in Canada Cup

Whistler’s Will Routley is holding his own against elite racers from across Canada and the U.S., finishing 18 th overall last weekend in the Canada Cup cross country race in Hardwood Hills, Ontario.

Local denied chance to represent Canada at orienteering Worlds

Whistler’s Marie-Catherine Bruno will have to miss her third chance to compete for Canada at the World Orienteering Championships, taking place outside of Zurich, Switzerland this August.

LegaciesNow funds athletes through travel grants

A total of five athletes, four from Whistler, will receive $250 travel grants through the Telus Whistler Sport Centre, helping them to cover costs associated with training and competitions.

Loonies take on Tunnel Vision

Although the first section of the Riverside Trail resembled rush hour on the Lions Gate Bridge for many of the riders, the usual suspects beat the crowd to the top of the long climb to the entrance of Tunnel Vision on Thursday, May 29.

Gymnastics club awards top tumblers

The Whistler Gymnastics Club honoured athletes at every level at their annual year end show at the high school Sunday, June 1, recognizing Most Improved, Most Sportsmanlike, and Hardest Worker for every age group and division.

Last call for Whistler Mountain

Whistler closes June 8; Blackcomb Glacier opens June 9 It was feast or famine for skiers and boarders in the valley this season, with a warm fall, a crazy Christmas, extended droughts in the winter, a record March, a snowy April, and a cloudy spring

Rob Boyd inducted to hall of fame

On Thursday, Whistler’s own Rob Boyd was inducted into the B.C. Sports Hall of Fame at the annual Banquet of Champions.

Locals strong in squash classic

The annual Whistler Squash Classic attracted 70 athletes this year, including players from Seattle, Vancouver and Victoria. Still, the local swatters held their own throughout the tournament.

Brandywine O’Challenge tests fitness and wits

Orienteering competition returns to Whistler, June 5 to 7 The sport of orienteering is continuing to grow in scope and popularity, thanks largely to the growing popularity of adventure races that have orienteering components.

Gymnastics club hosts year-end show

The Whistler Gymnastics Club is wrapping up another year with its annual year-end show this Sunday, June 1.