The 2016 BC Winter Games are being held in Penticton on Feb. 26-28, and there will be a few thrilled athletes and coaches from 100 Mile House and area competing for the Cariboo-North East (Zone 8).
Young ladies from the local South Cariboo Rhythmic Gymnastics Club are very excited to be heading to the games.
This is the first time since 2006 that Rhythmic Gymnastics will be a Winter Games sport, says head coach Sang-Hee Robinson.
“We are the only club in Zone 8 competing.”
It will be a long weekend for the girls, starting with being picked up Feb. 25 at 4 a.m. to make it to Penticton for registration and the opening ceremony. They will be competing Feb. 26-27 and then stay for the closing ceremony on Feb. 28, before heading back home.
“They are young, energetic and high-spirited, and they have been working very hard,” says Sang-Hee.
The gymnasts include Lyda Crossen, Emily Glen, Mikayla Julseth, Jill McArthur, Sarah Robinson, and Mia Weir. They will be accompanied by Sang-Hee and assistant coach Michaila Robinson. The other assistant coach Mikayla Rottluff is from Williams Lake.
Keep an eye on our local athletes by checking the 2016 BC Winter Games website at bcgames.org.
