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Four Jacks race registration opens

Registration for the inaugural Four Jacks mountain bike race went on sale Tuesday, June 2 at www.worca.com, with a limit of 120 riders taking part.

Registration for the inaugural Four Jacks mountain bike race went on sale Tuesday, June 2 at www.worca.com, with a limit of 120 riders taking part.

The Four Jacks is a four-day mountain bike race that features a mix of downhill, cross-country and freeride trails over four days, with athletes limited to just one bike and one set of tires.

The first day is the July 9 WORCA Toonie Ride, which features a selection of West Side trails. Day two is a rip through the Whistler Mountain Bike Park from the top of Garbanzo to the village. Day three is a long 35.5 km course with epic climbs and descents on the West Side trails, including sections of the Flank. The final day is a short race in the no-flow zone around Emerald Estates.

A complete description and race profile of every stage is available on the WORCA website.

Athletes are ranked at every stage, and cumulative rankings at the end of four days are used to determine the winners. The goal was to create a race where riders would have to use strategy to win - ride a light cross country bike and go a little slower on the downhill section and technical descents, or ride a heavier bike to go faster on the descents and pay a little extra on the climbs.

Whistler Gymnastics year-end show on Sunday

For the past few months the Whistler Gymnastics Club has headed to meets around the province, and hosted the zone championships. During the course of the season several athletes have landed on the podium in individual events and in the all around rankings.

Those winning athletes will have an opportunity to show off their award-winning routines this Sunday, June 7, as the club hosts its annual year-end show at Spring Creek Community School.

All of the club's gymnasts will take part in displays, including the trampoline program and B.C. Gymnaestrada team, with award winning performances taking place in between events. There will also be a special performance by gym club dads, and the athletes in all of the programs will be recognized by coaches. The theme this year is "Musicals," and there are two performances - 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Whistler Gymnastics is also taking registration for its summer camps and fall sessions at www.whistlergymnastics.com.

Sea to Sky Trail Challenge rolls July 11

Large sections of the Sea to Sky Trail from D'Arcy to Squamish are now established, thanks to the combined efforts of local governments, trail builders and advocates throughout the corridor. There are also some new sections, including two new sections south of Whistler that were completed over the past two years and two new sections of a trail that will one day link all of Squamish.

While that's a lot of trail, the 14th annual Sea to Sky Trail Challenge breaks the ride up over two days, and gives riders the option of missing the highway section from Pemberton to Whistler.

This year's event takes place on July 11 and 12. Organizers have limited the number of participants to 150 for logistical reasons, and are expecting to sell out. Early registration is recommended.

The first day goes from D'Arcy to Pemberton, following a selection of roads and trails to One Mile Lake where riders have the option of loading their bikes onto trucks or to keep pedaling. Day two is from Whistler to Squamish, and includes four recently added trails to the south of Whistler.

Overall the race has very little technical riding, and there are regular aid stations along the way.

For more information or registration visit http://greatexplorations.com/trips/canada/cyclingevents/seatosky.asp. Registration forms are also available at The Bike Co in Pemberton and both Corsa Cycles and Tantalus Bike Shop in Squamish.

Whistler Disc Golf Club starting up a new season

The Whistler Disc Golf Club (WDGC) is gearing up for its second official season, and is looking for members. The cost is $5 for a membership, $2 to enter the doubles tournament and $2 for the optional acepot - money that goes to the first player with a hole in one on the 27 hole Spruce Grove Course.

Even if you don't want to compete the organizers are looking for members to boost the profile of the club in Whistler.

The club meets on Wednesday nights at 6 p.m., meeting at the fourth hole where the trails meet. The municipality is asking players to start using the pedestrian bridge off the gravel parking lot behind the campground to avoid construction of the new spa.

The WDGC is also working with the municipality to complete some upgrades to the course, including new or improved tee boxes, pruning and possibly some new baskets. They will also host a few volunteer days in the coming weeks to make on-course improvements.

For more information about the club visit www.whistlerdiscgolf.com.

For the record (Valley Trail run)

In last week's results from the Whistler Valley Trail Run, we stated that John Davies was from Whistler when he is actually from Pemberton. We regret the error.