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Sprite series wraps up

The sun was extreme for the final two events of the Sprite Park Rider Series last weekend. There was a halfpipe and a slopestyle, and both had strong turnouts.

Showdown this weekend

As usual, the Wu-Tang Clan said it best; "Sunup to sundown, ready for a showdown. Whoever wanna throw down, the gangsters better slow down.

Master doubles returns to Whistler

The response to this year’s mixed doubles tennis tournament has been overwhelming, according to Whistler Racquet and Golf Resort spokesperson Gail Hamelin. More than 100 teams have registered this year, a record number for the tournament.

Whistler tumblers bring home the hardware

Hardly a neck could be seen as the Whistler Gymastics Club returned from the KATTS gymnastic club meet in Kamloops last weekend, so many medals had piled up. They also had their hands full with a couple of trophies.

Gibbons shows heart in Royal Bank Cup

The Chilliwack Chiefs Junior A hockey team, assistant-captained by Whistler’s Matt Gibbons, lost a 4-3 a nail biter in the Royal Bank Cup semi-finals last weekend against the OCN Blizzard from Manitoba. It wasn’t for a lack of trying.

Volunteers needed for Gravity Series

The Whistler Gravity Series is a collection of mountain bike events created to let the less experienced riders get a taste of different kinds of competition, while giving the hardcore riders an opportunity to find out just who the best all around rid

Youth soccer underway

The fields are drying out and the grass is getting greener, which means the spring youth soccer season is ready to go. If you or your child is already on a team, contact your coaches regarding mid-week practices.

Ski club prepares for winter this summer

Although you wouldn’t know it from the snow report, the ski racing season is over for the Whistler Mountain Ski Club. There’s no rest for the determined, however, and dryland training is about to start.

Rugby alive and kicking in Whistler

Rugby in Whistler? Strange but true. The Whistler Hoary Marmots have been in existence for 14 years now and are still going strong. Actually you might say that Whistler is in fact a haven for rugby talent.

Orienteering challenge returns to Brandywine

In many ways, orienteering is the perfect competition, exercising both the body and mind as well as promoting team work.