Skiers and snowboarders, want to race for a good cause?

The Telus Kelowna Cup returns to Big White Ski Resort for the ninth time this Saturday, Feb. 25. The family fun race at the Telus Park snow-cross track gives people a chance to win some great prizes while supporting Kelowna香蕉视频直播檚 JoeAnna香蕉视频直播檚 House.

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The Telus Kelowna Cup is open to all skiers and snowboarders at any level as each participant gets two runs down the hill, with the goal of finishing with a faster time in their second attempt. There are four different categories for people to enter into for the race: men香蕉视频直播檚, women香蕉视频直播檚 10 and under, and youth 10-14. The person who wears the best costume also had the chance to win a prize.

Registration is $25 per person and closes on Friday, Feb. 24 at 3 p.m. For more information, visit the .

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