Throughout the spring, the city of Coquitlam is be offering a number of free “Try-It” programs in anticipation of the upcoming 55+ BC Games.
Coquitlam will host the games Sept. 20 to 24 and, over the next two weeks, its free sessions include:
• Saturday, April 9: Lawn bowling at Coquitlam Lawn Bowling Club (1655 Winslow Ave.), 2 to 4 p.m.
• Tuesday, April 12: Slo-pitch at Mundy Park’s Diamond 5 (641 Hillcrest St.) 5 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. (bring your own glove, if possible).
• Tuesday, April 12 and 19: Tennis at Town Centre Park (1240 Pipeline Rd.) Tennis Club from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
These introductory sessions will teach game basics, rules and techniques. Come dressed in comfortable clothing and athletic shoes. All equipment will be provided.
More Try-It sessions will be held across Coquitlam throughout the year. Visit www.coquitlam.ca/55PlusBCGames or call 604-927-6940 for more information and to register.
Other information on the 55+ BC Games:
WHAT’S HAPPENING
You can attend the Coquitlam 2016 55+ BC Games community awareness event Saturday, April 9 from 1 to 4 p.m. at 640 Poirier St. (the parking lot across from the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex). Learn about the games, pick up gear, sign up to volunteer, enjoy a barbecue hosted by the Kinsmen, balloon making and face painting for the kids, Diamond Bull Karaoke and Tony Prophet, MC and entertainer. Opening ceremonies will be at 2 p.m. and visitors can also try lawn bowling from 3 to 4 p.m. during a Try-It event hosted by the city to familiarize people with some of the sports that will be featured at the games, which will take place Sept. 20 to 24.
GET INVOLVED
Volunteers are needed for everything from the torch lighting event to the opening ceremonies to media and athlete accreditation and traffic control. Those interested in volunteering should register as soon as possible at www.55plusgames.ca/volunteer.
YOU AN ATHLETE?
There are 12 zones for the 55+ BC Games. Coquitlam participants register in Zone 3. Each zone will have deadlines to compete and qualify, so register early. Visit bcseniorsgames.org or phone 778-426-2940.
SPONSORS NEEDED
If you or your business is interested in becoming a 55+ BC Games sponsor, email [email protected].
