The Township of Langley 2010 BC Summer Games came to a close Sunday with the passing of the BC Games flag from the Township of Langley to Greater Vernon, host of the 2012 Summer Games.

Kevin Kwon of Pitt Meadows mastered the challenging The Redwoods Golf Course Saturday to take the boys gold medal at the BC Summer Games. 
-- Shawn McKinstry photo

Hey, it’s a beautiful day today, with hardly a cloud in the sky and everyone here in Langley is having a wonderful time.

By Sally Volk

 

While the focus of this weekend’s BC Summer Games is the athletes, parents play a vital role.

By Troy Landreville

One of the first gold medals of the 2010 BC Summer Games in Langley was awarded to a Langley girl.

By Kenzi Green

Jim McEwan and Akbal Mund of Vernon, the community hosting the 2012 Winter Games, took in a civic luncheon while checking out the organization of the Township of langley 2010 BC Summer Games.
-- Roxanne Hooper photo

Young athletes from across B.C. marched onto the field at McLeod Athletic park in Langley, as the opening ceremonies got underway for the 2010 BC Summer Games

A bus used to transport BC Summer Games athletes suffered a minor mishap near the drop-off point.

Premier Gordon Campbell lit the torch to officially start the 2010 BC Summer Games, continuing the exciting year for sport in British Columbia.

Yvonne Hage hails from Prince Rupert.

Not only will the BC Summer Games cost well under $1 million, they are expected to benefit local sport for years.
by Matthew Claxton
Langley Advance

Games athletes get free passes to this year’s Aldergrove Fair July 23-25.
by Roxanne Hooper
Langley Advance

The 2010 BC Summer Games wouldn’t be possible if not for a specific group of volunteers.
While it may have been many moons since these volunteers were teens like the athletes they are supporting, the seniors of Langley are making the Games possible.
by Heather Colpitts
Langley Advance

Sports tourism is expected to generate big bucks and other rewards for Langley, short and long-term.
by Roxanne Hooper
Langley Advance

A person who is afraid of heights excelling in the sport of diving is like a vegan winning a hot dog eating contest.
This is what makes Langley resident Kailee Lingham’s performance at the 2010 Speedo Junior Nationals diving competition in Winnipeg pretty remarkable.
by Troy Landreville
Langley Advance

Medals presented at the BC Games this week will uniquely represent Langley.
by Andrew Harvey
BC Games correspondent

Randene Neill’s support for the BC Games goes beyond her opening job.
by Roxanne Hooper
Langley Advance

A giant, community party is being planned to get the BC Summer Games underway in Langley.
by Roxanne Hooper
Langley Advance

The BC Games was created to give young athletes a chance at elite level competition.

Sports fans will get their fill at 18 venues scattered around Langley Township, and beyond.
by Troy Landreville
Langley Advance

Two teams will represent Zone 3 in the rugby competition.
by Troy Landreville
Langley Advance

There is room for all athletes to compete at the 2010 BC Summer Games.
by Heather Colpitts
Langley Advance

Rowers and paddlers will step onto the medal podium at the BC Summer Games this year.
by Matthew Claxton
Langley Advance

Why not go watch some of the top athletic talent that B.C. has to offer – free?
by Heather Colpitts
Langley Advance

One of the world’s best bicycle racers began his career with a win at the BC Summer Games.

The BC Summer Games are designed to showcase young athletes, and move them on to higher levels.
by Matthew Claxton
Langley Advance

From basketball to rowing, we’ve got your Games covered.
For those unsure of the rules and regulations of the sporting events that will take over the Township of Langley this coming weekend, here is a brief synopsis of each of them.

They’ve devoted countless hours but the finish line is in sight for the board of directors stickhandling the Township of Langley 2010 BC Summer Games.
by Heather Colpitts
Langley Advance

From winning medals to coaching and volunteering, Alicia Stark has done it all.
by Matthew Claxton
Langley Advance

A percentage of souvenir sales goes back to the local committee.
by Roxanne Hooper
Langley Advance

There are thousands of tasks that need doing to make the Games successful.
by Heather Colpitts
Langley Advance

With an average athlete age of 14 years, the BC Games are an important step for athletes towards provincial and national team programs.

A team of volunteers is being organized to capture images of the Games this month.
by Andrew Harvey

Aspiring journalists or those who simply love sports take note: there are sports reporter positions available at the tips of your fingers.
by Troy Landreville
Langley Advance

Aldergrove Credit Union is taking up the challenge, as is the Langley Advance, and the Township of Langley.
by Roxanne Hooper
Langley Advance

A new piece of equipment has just arrived at the Walnut Grove pool.
Imagine going to a basketball game and not knowing the score until the game is over.
That is what watching a swim meet is like, if there is no way to track the competitors’ progress.
And that is why Darlene Taylor – and other members of the Fraser Valley Aquatic Foundation (FVAF) – joined forces with the Township of Langley and local businesses to provide a scoreclock for the pool at the Walnut Grove Community Centre.

There are already 1,400 signed up to help, but at least another 1,600 are needed for the Games.

by Roxanne Hooper
Langley Advance

Massive quantities food for the BC Summer Games starts arriving next week.

by Heather Colpitts
Langley Advance

BC Summer Games transportation director Ed Kolla is looking for a few good drivers.

by Troy Landreville
Langley Advance

From lost children to parking lot problems, security will help smooth the way for the Summer Games.

by Matthew Claxton
Langley Advance

The host community for the BC Summer Games has its plate full, as the July 22-25 sporting event nears.

A community-wide sleepover in late July will require use of 19 local schools plus Trinity Western University dorms to house roughly 4,200 visitors over three nights and four days.

by Tory Landreville
Langley Advance

Dave Leavers is one of the liaisons who work closely with the board of directors.

by Troy Landreville
Langley Advance

Murray Hall, Deanna Schick, and the Games board of directors are looking ahead to four days in July.

Promoting the Games means more than just handing out a few flyers.

by Matthew Claxton
Langley Advance

Games directors and chairs spent two days travelling to all the area sports facilities.

by Roxanne Hooper
Langley Advance

Directors take part in a two-day venue tour, followed by a community celebration April 21.

by Roxanne Hooper
Langley Advance