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SUMMARY:BC WINTER GAMES: Torch Lighting Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:To mark just over 100 days to go until the Penticton 2016 BC Winter Games the symbolic flame will be lit that will welcome up to 2\,000 participants to the community.  \nOrganizers and civic dignitaries invite the community to join in a spirited celebration in the countdown to the Opening Ceremony. \nThe official Torch Lighting Ceremony will be held Thursday\, Nov. 12 at 6:30 p.m. outside of the South Okanagan Events Centre on the plaza. Spectators will be treated to a variety of local entertainment\, including Gypsy and the Rose Band\, Beamer Wigley\, Nikita Afonso\, Outma Sqilx’W Cultural School Children’s Choir\, Queen’s Park Choir\, Keremeos Drummers\, Fiddlekids with Balkey Irish Dancers\, Black Widow Rope Spinners and more! \n“The Torch Lighting Ceremony is a major milestone in the lead-up to Penticton’s event\, marking just over 100 days until the 2016 BC Winter Games officially begin\,” said President Bill Bidlake. “Come join the excitement as we light the official cauldron that will welcome and inspire athletes from all over the province.”\n“The countdown to the 2016 BC Winter Games begins with the lighting of the torch\,” Penticton MLA Dan Ashton said. “I enthusiastically join Penticton residents in their excitement about the Games\, which will be a great\, unifying force for our city and a showcase for B.C.’s top young athletes.” \nThe BC Winter Games showcase BC’s best young developing athletes. The BC Winter Games provide a unique opportunity for athletes to experience provincial competition in a multi-sport Games setting\, taking the first step towards the national and international stage. Competition will take place over four days in 17 sports such as badminton\, biathlon\, basketball\, curling\, diving\, figure skating\, gymnastics\, judo\, karate\, skiing and speed skating\, plus more.  \nThe Torch Lighting Ceremony will be held in the southwest parking lot of the South Okanagan Events Centre (the lot between the flag poles and Alberni Street). Vehicles are asked to enter the site from the Vees Drive roundabout. A barbecue will be held starting at 5:30 p.m.\, with the official program start at 6:30 p.m. \nVolunteers needed\nApproximately 2\,000 volunteers will be involved with the Games – and a variety of roles are available.  Positions are available in all 14 Directorates: Accommodation\, Administration\, Ceremonies\, Communications\, Food Services\, Friends of the Games\, Medical\, Promotions\, Protocol\, Registration & Results\, Security\, Special Events\, Sport and Transportation. \nPeople can sign up two ways:\n	•	Online: Go to www.bcgames.org and click on the flashing “Volunteer now” button. You can select the directorate of your choice – drawing on your skills.\n	•	Phone: Call the BC Winter Games office at 250-492-2026.\n	•	In person: stop by the BC Winter Games office at 90-246 Martin St. to register on site.  \nBe a Friend of the Games\nDoes your business have Game? This is huge undertaking will bring over 2\,000 young athletes\, coaches\, officials and families to the South Okanagan\, resulting in significant economic impact for local businesses.\nSponsorship with cash and in-kind donations will leave an important legacy to your community. Contact Edgar Yost\, Co-Chair of Friends of The Games\, 250-809-4764\, edgar@mydvw.com or Tim Broesch\, Co-Chair Friends of the Games\, 250-490-5487\, or Tony Acland at tacland@weberstephen.com 250-486-5518.  \nAbout the Games\nThis will be the fourth time Penticton has hosted the BC Games. The city was the host of the inaugural BC Summer Games in 1978\, the 1990 BC Winter Games and the 1995 BC Summer Games.\nPenticton has first-class sport facilities and a wealth of volunteer experience – including hosting the inaugural BC Summer Games in 1978. The Penticton 2016 BC Winter Games will prove to be a memorable event for BC’s best developing athletes\, coaches\, and officials from Feb. 25 to 28\, 2016. \nFor more information\, visit www.bcgames.org.
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