Nanaimo Gets the Spirit

Meanwhile over on the island, Nanaimo caught the Spirit of BC with events, fun and sports at "Sportfest".

Everyone got their smile on especially with the warm and sunny weather. Beban Park's Frank Crane Areana & Mezzanine and the Breezeway between the Arena and Social Centre were ideal locations for showcasing the festival's activities and presentations.

Events included:

• Outdoor Curling


• Luge run


• Wheelchair basketball


• Face painting


• Skating


• A mascots vs. celebrities hockey game

Local MLAs and Athletes

Nanaimo local, figure skater extraordinaire, and Olympic hopeful Kelsey Ross performed a skating routine. Her image is to the left with local MLA Ron Cantelon for Nanaimo Parksville.

Kesley has her skates sharpened for the 2010 Olympics. She's already won gold at the 2004 BC Winter games, gold at the 2005 Western Challenge in Ontario and gold at the Vancouver Island Region Championships.

The B.C./YT. Section of Skate Canada has recently chosen Kelsey to be part of a hand picked group of other competitors from our province training for the 2010 Olympic Game Plan.

Congratulations Kelsey! Keep on training!

For more post-event coverage, images, and bios on up and coming young athletes in the Nanaimo area please visit www.teamnanaimo.com/sportfest