O Boy! Vancouver hosting regional masters games in August 2014
Jimson Lee, our Canadian masters sprinter friend, is reporting that Vancouver, British Columbia, will host a regional masters games in 2014. Similar to the European Masters Games, it’s under the umbrella of the International Masters Games Association, whose Turin meet this summer will be followed by one in Auckland, New Zealand, in 2017. The Vancouver meet is set for late August 2014, according to this info sheet. The USATF masters nationals are mid-July, so won’t be in direct competition. But many masters may opt for scenic BC over steamy NC.
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Ken Stone - September 29, 2013
A friend in BC writes: “I doubt that these Games will occur. BC Athletics is the organization in charge of athletics in the province of BC. However, no one seems to know what is happening re these Games. We don’t know who the meet director is nor where the track and field competition might be held.”
So stay tuned.
Herb Phillips - September 30, 2013
Your friend in BC is not too well informed.
Google THE AMERICAS MASTERS GAMES VANCOUVER 2014.
Very solid backing and support for this.
See you in August!
Ken Stone - September 30, 2013
Thanks, Herb! I’ve written to IMGA asking for details on the Vancouver event and who I might contact for information. Stay tuned.
Herb Phillips - October 2, 2013
Ken
Looks like your friehd was on to something alright!
Vancouver Tourism says the date for The Americas Masters Games Vancouver 2014 has been pushed forward to 2016
See you in 2016 Maybe
Ken Stone - October 2, 2013
Thanks, Herb! More details here:
http://masterstrack.com/2013/10/25780/
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