Sport Fest has taken place five times in Nanaimo in February from 2005 to 2009, as part of the annual Spirit of BC Week festivities, presented by Spirit of BC Committees throughout British Columbia. Team Nanaimo is proud to have facilitated free interactive sports for youth and adult participants over these last five years.

Sport Fest 2009 was our biggest and most successful event. We sincerely thank our sponsors and community partners , and our dedicated volunteers, for their efforts in making this a memorable event as we count down to the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games.

 

SPECIAL TO SPORT FEST 2009: Athletes speak to students in Nanaimo!

Tuesday, February 10	12:30 - 1:30 pm	Frank Ney Elementary	Motivational Speaker: Rick Say
Wednesday, February 11	TBA	Quarterway Elementary	Presenter Andrea Dziewior addresses the issue of peer pressure and making the right choices
Thursday, February 12	12:20 - 1:15pm	Chase River Elementary	Andrea Dziewior repeats her presentation

Sport Fest 2009

Sport Fest 2009 brings Nanaimo's sport enthusiasts together to celebrate their love of sport on Valentine's Day. Sport Fest is a fun festival, where kids and adults can learn about new sports in a fun and interactive way.

Sport Fest takes place at Nanaimo's Beban Park primarily at Frank Crane Arena, Beban Park Pool, and the Breezeway between the Arena and the Social Centre. In addition to our free skate and free swim, in 2009, we welcome the BC Lottery Corporation 2010 Winter Games Dome, featuring a hockey activity for adults. Both BC Hydro's Power Smart team and BC Lottery Corporation are offering adult participants the chance to win Olympic event tickets this year, too.

Events include land curling, land luge, wheelchair basketball, free skating (with local mascots on the ice), free swimming, softball demos, and a special performance by a Vancouver Island magician!

Join us for our fifth annual day of fun!

Date: Saturday, February 14, 2009 Time: 1:00 to 4:00 pm Location: Beban Park – Frank Crane Arena and Breezeway (between Social Centre and Arena), and Beban Park Pool Admission: Free to the public

Itinerary:

BRAND NEW FEATURE ANNOUNCED! The Spirit of 2010 is coming to Sport Fest with an Olympic community event for all ages. Join Healthy Living and Sport Minister Mary Polak, Minister of Agriculture Ron Cantelon, the 2010 mascots, and local athletes for an afternoon of activities that celebrate the upcoming Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games and a preview of the Olympic Torch. Participants will be able to take part in interactive displays hosted by ActNow BC, the BC Sports Hall of Fame and Museum, and the Healthy Heart Society of BC at this Spirit of BC Week event. Noon - 3:00 Interactive ActNow BC displays 3:00 - 4:30 Olympic Community Event

 

1:00 - 4:00 New this year! Visit the BC Lottery Corporation 2010 Winter Games Dome for a chance to win gold medal tickets to the 2010 Winter Games. Also, Each 19+ participant who completes the hockey activity will receive a promotional scratch ticket for a chance to win a coveted BCLC 2010 Winter Games themed prize. 1:00 pm Sports activities begin in Breezeway: Wheel Chair Basketball Land Luge Curling Softball Demonstrations Face Painting (courtesy of Tourism Nanaimo) 1:30 - 3:00 Free Skate at Frank Crane Arena. Sponsored by BC Hydro Power Smart. Visit the BC Hydro kiosk and shoot hockey goals on land. New this year! If you are 19 or older, obtain a promotional code at the BC Hydro kiosk and enter in person or online to win four Olympic event tickets, plus transportation and accommodation. Contest rules provide complete details. 1:30 - 4:00 Free Swim at Beban Park Pool. Sponsored by Team Nanaimo 1:30 - 2:30 Celebrate the Magic of Reading with magician Donald Dunphy in Room 21 of Beban Park's Social Centre. Sponsored by Team Nanaimo 4:00 Sport Fest 2008 ends...