Sea Festival Open set for this weekend

Regions top weightlifters to return to Semiahmoo Peninsula

Some of the region’s top weightlifters will be returning to the Semiahmoo Peninsula this weekend for one of province’s longest-running weightlifting competitions.

This Saturday and Sunday, the Semi Weightlifting Club will host its annual Sea Festival Open, a nationally accredited event now entering its 42nd year, according to organizers.

On Saturday, the competition begins at 11 a.m., with the final group of the day– the men’s 77-kg division – scheduled for 3:30 p.m.

On Sunday, lifting begins at 10 a.m. and wraps up at 2:30 p.m.

More than 100 lifters of varying ages and skill levels are set to take part.

 

 

Peace Arch News