The first day of competition at the 2018 BC Winter Games at Sun Peaks was a huge success, as 121 young racers tackled the slalom course for a two-run combined time. Conditions on the hill were perfect and they didn't let the chilly temperatures slow them down!
Thank you to Sun Peaks Resort and all the hardworking volunteers and coaches for making things safe, fair and fun for everyone. Congratulations to all the competitors and good luck in Saturday's giant slalom! Follow all the action on LIVE TIMING and https://www.facebook.com/BCGamesSociety/
Here are some of the notable performances:
Women’s alpine slalom
Gold – Mila Plavsic, Vancouver
Silver – Kaila Lafreniere. Whistler
Bronze – Sara Stiel, Grouse Mountain
Men’s alpine slalom
Gold – Kaleb Barnum, Fernie
Silver – Jacob Hoskins, Prince George
Bronze – Dylan Stevens, North Vancouver
At the end of the first day, the Vancouver-Coastal Zone 5 has taken the lead, earning 11 medals so far at the Kamloops 2018 BC Winter Games.
The team, which includes athletes from Delta, the Village of Lions Bay, North Delta, North Vancouver, North Vancouver, Richmond, Tsawwassen, Vancouver, West Vancouver, has finished the day off with six golds, three silvers and two bronze.
Close behind, the Fraser River Zone 4 boasts eight medals and the Thompson-Okanagan Zone 2 has earned six.
