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Pacesetter Athletic Club

Soccer

The Chinook Swim Club and the Special Olympic team came together for a mini meet on Monday, Nov. 26. The young swimmers were able to experience the excitement of a meet, while senior swimmers led the team by example.

Run, Walk, Dance-Walk

Last week saw over 200 young athletes finish off their 2018 volleyball season, with a Grade 4/5 volleyball jamboree held at Gibsons Elementary, and the 6/7 Play Day hosted by Elphinstone.

Sunshine Coast Skating Club

On Saturday, Dec. 1, the Sechelt arena will join communities across the province and open its doors to the public for World Juniors Skate Day, marking the official countdown to the 2019 IIHF World Junior Championship, taking place Dec. 26 to Jan. 5.

Volleyball

Tahlaela Marks of shíshálh Nation was among the eight Indigenous youth to receive the 2018 Premier’s Award for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sports from B.C.’s Fraser Region. Marks was honoured with the award at a ceremony on Nov.

The Sunshine Coast Minor Hockey Association hosted several teams from Qiqihar, China in February this year.