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Those heading to Vernon from the province香蕉视频直播檚 farthest reaches arrived at the Kelowna Airport Wednesday, March 22, ahead of the Greater Vernon B.C. Winter Games and got a smidge of a lecture upon arrival.

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The remainder of athletes, coaches and officials arrive in Vernon today, Thursday.

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香蕉视频直播淭he opening ceremonies are tonight (Kal Tire Place). We encourage all Vernonites to come out. The doors open at 5:30 p.m., and the show starts at 7. Let香蕉视频直播檚 welcome these athletes to Vernon and show them how much fun we can have.香蕉视频直播�

The opening ceremonies are free of charge.

Prior to the arrival of the out-of-town athletes, coaches and officials, the local Games committee will be dotting the final Is and crossing the final Ts.

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Speaking of volunteers, no more are required. The Games will have more than 1,500 people helping out.

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Competition begins Friday and ends Sunday at 12 p.m. All events are open to the public free of charge.

Events and venues include:

香蕉视频直播� Alpine skiing - SilverStar Mountain Resort;

香蕉视频直播� Archery - Vernon Secondary School;

香蕉视频直播� Artistic Gymnastics - Priest Valley Gym;

香蕉视频直播� Badminton - Kelowna Badminton Club;

香蕉视频直播� Biathlon - Sovereign Lake Nordic Centre;

香蕉视频直播� Cross-Country Skiing (includes Para) - Sovereign Lake Nordic Centre;

香蕉视频直播� Curling - Vernon Curling Club;

香蕉视频直播� Figure Skating - Priest Valley Arena;

香蕉视频直播� Freestyle Skiing - SilverStar Mountain Resort;

香蕉视频直播� Judo - Clarence Fulton Secondary School;

香蕉视频直播� Karate - Kalamalka Secondary School;

香蕉视频直播� Rhythmic Gymnastics - W.L. Seaton Secondary School;

香蕉视频直播� Ringette - Kal Tire Place North;

香蕉视频直播� Snowboarding - SilverStar Mountain Resort;

香蕉视频直播� Wheelchair Basketball - Lavington Elementary School.

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