UBC women’s basketball
The University of British Columbia women’s basketball team arrived in Penticton on Thursday and will be here until Sunday for their annual “training camp” bonding trip. They have held practice at Pen High and will play an intra-squad game on Saturday at 5 p.m. in the Pen High gym. The public is welcome to watch. They will also run a free clinic for girls Grade 8 to 12 on Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m. at Pen High. Any interested girls should contact Chris Terris at cterris@summer.com.
Penticton Golf and Country Club championship
Cory Hilditch and Diane Anderson won the Penticton Golf and Country Club mens’ and ladies’ club championship. With perfect weather and course conditions, 112 players participated in the two-day event. Anderson entered the final round with a four-shot lead and continued her strong play to capture the 2012 championship over 2011 champion Lynn Kinsey. Kim Dixon had a one-shot lead over Brooks Lancaster, Hilditch and Steve Beliveau after day one. Hilditch, the defending champion, shot a 65 in the final round to capture the championship over Lancaster.
