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Bear Mountain Resort Welcomes the Pan Am XC Cup Bear Mountain Golf Resort will be transformed into a world-class cross country course on Saturday, Feb. 29, when national running teams from North, South and Central America and the Caribbean will compete for the coveted Pan Am Cross Country Cup.
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he athletes will compete in four races — two U20 and two senior races, male and female. The U20 men’s race will be over an 8km distance, and the women athletes will run 6km. Both the senior men and women will run 10km, in what has been described as one of the most challenging courses in Pan Am XC history. “We have 14 countries coming from as far away as Brazil, Bahamas and Peru. There are 126 national team athletes running and a very strong Canadian team to compete for the medals,” says Bruce Deacon, the event general manager. “This is the first time that Greater Victoria has hosted such an international field of cross country runners. In the past, this event has been contested on flat courses, and the Bear Mountain course will definitely test the
athletes who are used to racing on flat grassy fields. This is a tough course.” In addition to the national competition at the Pan Am XC Cup, there are a series of races that are open to the public. The day long running festival includes a community race, a kids’ race (Nations Cup), the Pacific Northwest youth race, the Can Am Masters challenge and the Pan Am Cup races. Participants in the community race will have a chance to run a 5K course, which is comprised of three loops (2k, 1k, 2k) and has all the features of a cross country course including hills, mud and a sand pit. There will be age divisions in five-year categories, chip timing and a participant toque. Clubs and teams also have the chance to compete and win the VIRA Cross Country Cup, presented by the Vancouver Island Runners Association. “This is a chance for local runners to race over the same course as the elite international athletes and to experience the excitement of racing cross country,” explains Deacon. The race for students in grades K to 2, 3 to 5 and 6 to 8 — the Nations Cup — has a challenge where schools will be designated a country and run in t-shirts with the country’s team colours. There are 175 students in the Nations Cup and 22 schools. For older students, grades 9 to 12, there is the
Pacific Northwest Youth Cup, where teams of five boys and five girls can score points to determine the fastest city team. Canada and US rivalry in cross country running will be seen up close at the Can Am Masters Challenge. Canada leads the challenge series over the US 18 to 14, and is undefeated on Canadian soil. Individuals and clubs are invited to compete in the 5km race, which is open to runners over 30. With five year-age categories, this competition is expected to be exciting and intense. “What makes this event so special is that it gives all masters a chance to represent Canada. Anyone over 30 can run the race and count in the scoring against the US. For the average runner, there are few opportunities to race for your country,” adds Deacon, himself a two-time Olympian. This will be the most prestigious international cross country running event that B.C. has ever hosted. Spectators are invited to come and cheer on the participants as they test themselves over the challenging course. “This is a festival of cross country running that you won’t want to miss!” says Deacon.
For more information on the Pan Am XC Cup and to register for any of the public races, go to: panamxccup2020.com
The Victoria International Cross Country Association (VICCA) will be the proud hosts of the 2020 Pan Am Cross Country Championships. The 2020 Pan Ams will be an event athletes and spectators will remember forever.
FOR VIEWING, SPECTATORS AND MEDIA WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO WATCH ALMOST THE ENTIRE RACE WITHOUT MOVING VERY FAR.
THE LAYOUT OF THE LONG FAIRWAYS OF HOLE #1 AND #18 ALLOW APPROXIMATELY 80 PER CENT OF THE COURSE TO BE SEEN FROM THE VIEWING AREA, JUST STEPS OUTSIDE OF THE BEAR MOUNTAIN RESORT THAT WILL BE THE ATHLETE’S VILLAGE. — DOUG SMITH PHOTOS.
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7s on May 2nd and 3rd. We also have exciting events coming to Bear Mountain, including the Pan Am XC Cup race taking place February 29th, and the 4th annual Bear Mountain Bike Race on March 28 and 29. We will continue to work with our respective national and provincial team partners to make Langford the centre of sports excellence in British Columbia. Langford remains focused on providing a wide range of recreation opportunities for families. I encourage you to enjoy the City’s splash parks, City Centre Park, the YWCA/
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’m so proud of the progress Langford has made over the past 28 years. We’ve become one of the best places in Canada to raise a family, start a business and take part in recreational activities. 2019 saw the soft opening of the Island Training Centre as well as the newly renovated and expanded Westhills Stadium that can now accommodate up to 6,000 spectators. We’re eager to see new events come to Westhills Stadium, including the 2020 Men’s International friendly match between Canada and rivals Trinidad & Tobago on March 27th, and the HSBC Canada Women’s
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YMCA Aquatic Centre and the North Langford Recreation Centre on Bear Mountain. Coming soon to Langford are the BoulderHouse indoor climbing gym, new Boxing BC facility, a new shared bicycle/pedestrian network along Irwin and Humpback Roads, and Rowing BC and other non-motorized watersport opportunities for the public on Finlayson Arm. On behalf of the City of Langford, Council, staff and our community partners, I welcome you to enjoy all of the excellent year-round recreation amenities that Langford has to offer.
With a little something for everyone and more development on the horizon, the West Shore could make the perfect place for you to call home. FROM THE VICTORIA REAL ESTATE BOARD
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A GROWING COMMUNITY HPI Benchmark for Single Family Homes
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he Victoria Real Estate Board (VREB) uses the MLS® Home Price Index to report on market trends. The MLS® HPI uses the concept of a benchmark home, a notional home with common attributes of typical homes in a defined area. Through the analysis of over ten years of Victoria Real Estate Board MLS® sales data, the MLS® HPI defined benchmark homes for Victoria in each category (single family homes, townhouses, condos) and for each neighbourhood.
MLS® Home Price Index Benchmark Price Summary Monday, February 03, 2020
Year-Over-Year Changes in Si ngle Family Benchmark Prices Sooke Jan 2019 Jan 2020 Change
$533,000 $555,000 4.1%
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Highlands $856,100 $848,600 -0.9%
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Regional Summaries VREB Trading Area Jan 2019 $734,900 Jan 2020 $756,000 Change 2.9%
Core Region Jan 2019 $846,900 Jan 2020 $858,500 Change 1.4%
Peninsula Region Jan 2019 $770,500 Jan 2020 $781,700 Change 1.5%
Westshore Region Jan 2019 $622,800 Jan 2020 $656,500 Change 5.4%
Jan 2019 Jan 2020 Change
Colwood $664,300 $703,900 6.0%
Jan 2019 Jan 2020 Change
Langford $622,800 $664,300 6.7%
Metchosin $939,000 Jan 2019 Jan 2020 $941,800 0.3% Change
The benchmark starting point was 2005, where each type of property and neighbourhood was assigned an index value of 100.
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City Centre Park Annual Easter Egg Hunt Sunday, April 12: Easter egg hunt, bouncy castle, face painting, crafts. At the Eagle Ridge Community Centre, 1089 Langford Parkway. Phone: 250-391-1738. Bring a non-perishable food item to donate and be entered into a raffle draw for prizes. 10 a.m. Doors open; 10:30 a.m. Egg Hunt for 0 to 2 year-olds; 11 a.m. Egg Hunt for 3 to 5 year-olds; 11:30 a.m. Egg Hunt for 6 to 10 year-olds. citycentrepark.ca
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0011798327 This spring, the multi-award-winning community, #MyBelmont, in Langford BC, will launch its newest BELMOND RESIDENCES residential condominium phase, Belmont Residences East.
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HEAD IN THE CLOUDS THE ‘HEAD IN THE CLOUDS’ JURIED OPEN CALL EXHIBIT TAKES PLACE FEB. 26 TO MAR. 8 AT THE COAST COLLECTIVE GALLERY ON WALE ROAD. LEFT: SHERYL PARSONS, “CLOUDS ILLUSIONS”, OIL ON CANVAS. CENTRE: MARJ HARDING, COLOURFUL CLOUDS (DETAIL), 12X9, WOOL. RIGHT: MARY HARTLIEB, “EAST COAST SUNRISE”, 32X32, ACRYLIC ON CANVAS.
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s the grey winter weather drags on, it’s easy to curse the clouds. Relief is on the way — Coast Collective Art Centre, located in Colwood, has invited local artists to look for the silver lining in the typical Vancouver Island weather. “Head in the Clouds” is a juried open call exhibit and will take place from Feb. 26 to Mar. 8, with a meet-the-artists reception on Saturday, Feb. 29 from 1 to 3 p.m. Twenty-eight artists working in a variety of media, from watercolour to oil, acrylics to textiles, pastel to pyrography and sculpture to photography have put together an exhibition that will inspire a new appreciation for cloudy days.
The works are sometimes calming, sometimes dramatic and sometimes whimsical. From soft sunrises to vivid sunsets, stormy weather and calm days, the artists have captured clouds in a variety of moods and have even allowed their imaginations to run wild in airy flights of fancy. The Coast Collective Art Centre hosts a variety of open call exhibitions each year, challenging artists to create work based on a variety of themes. The gallery team loves to put together a selection of themes to inspire creativity — it is always intriguing to see what sparks an artist’s imagination. Visitors to the gallery and their interpretations of
the artwork add a final depth to the experience. The South Island has a fabulous community of artists and people who value and appreciate the arts, and the region is all the richer for it. Visitors inspired by these works of art can take part in a variety of classes and workshops, including a course about painting dramatic skies. Information about upcoming exhibitions, calls to artists, classes, and workshops, can be found at: coastcollective.ca. See and support local artists at The Coast Collective Art Centre, located in Colwood, at 103-318 Wale Rd. (next to the Holiday Inn), open from 11 to 5, Wednesday to Sunday.
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Since 2008 more than 700 families have decided to call Westhills home. Residents enjoy walkability to the Westhills YMCA/ YWCA, Westhills Stadium and Arena, Greater Victoria Library Langford Heritage Branch, and the Victoria Conservatory of Music. The 500acre master-planned community is committed to further development, including the addition of the BC Provincial Government Offices in late 2020 and a brand new elementary school, child care and middle school will welcome more than 1,200 students in September 2022.
When you walk into the Westhills NewHome Gallery, you’ll discover a brand new home filled with features you love, in a community that you desire. Single-family homes, townhomes or carriage homes with income-helper legal suites are now under construction. Whether you’re a first-time homeowner, growing family, or a rightsizer retiree, you will find your home at Westhills.
Enjoy a community built for families. Westhills offers a friendly neighbourhood feel, wide sidewalks, crosswalks, greenspace and playgrounds and brand-new recreation facilities within steps of your front door. A new elementary school, middle school and child care facility are under construction on Constellation Avenue, with completion estimated as early as Fall 2022.
Westhills homes feature walk-in closets, lustworthy master ensuites, and stylish finishing packages featuring custom quartz countertops in the kitchen and bath, durable laminate flooring in the main living areas, designer carpet with ecofriendly underlay on the stairs and in the bedrooms, and stylish tile floors in the main baths and ensuite. The kitchens include custom-designed cabinetry with soft-close doors and drawers, tile backsplashes, and EnergyStar rated appliance packages — all included in the base price.
Homes are constructed to BuiltGreen standards. You may want to consider additional energy and cost-saving upgrade options, including an electric car charger, hot water on demand, smarthome technology and home security solutions — all installed before move-in day.
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Explore everything that Westhills has to offer. The Carriage Home Collection is designed for the modern family that loves traditional spaces. homes range from1,800 to 2,300 sq. ft. and feature a detached one-bedroom legal suite either above or below the detached garage. The Lunar Townhome Series features single, duplex and triplex townhomes with single or double car garages. Tucked along a private drive beside the newly constructed Irwin Trail, these contemporary low-maintenance townhomes feature scenic mountain views, open-concept living, and stunning designer décor packages, in a variety of sizes for right-sized living. The third home brand launching this Spring is known as the Starter Series. Experience exceptional value that brings new homeownership within reach. Register now at westhillsbc.com
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BIKE FESTIVAL COME ON OUT AND SEE THE RACING AND THE EXPO! MARCH 28 + 29 (SAM) CANADA CUP - MARCH 30 2019. PHOTO BY SAM WARREN.
The 5th Annual Bear Mountain Bike Festival will once again showcase the area as the recreational capital of Canada, and highlight mountain biking as a sport/ activity for people of all ages and abilities. This event will also serve as a platform for the Nation’s finest athletes to test their legs and prove their metal as they finalize preparations for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Champion in Peterborough last September. We anticipate a strong men’s field with Andrew L’esperance (Norco Factory Racing), as he hopes to repeat from his big win at Bear Mountain last year. Hot on his heels will be team-mate, Peter Disera, who is currently the men’s highest placed Canadian rider in the World UCI Points Rankings.
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The Pivot-OTE team will be in full force with the return of Leandre Bouchard and Marc-Andre Fortier, with the new addition of Gunnar Holmgren offering a likely podium finish. We can expect Cumberland’s Carter Woods to be among the favourites as he steps up to the Elite category this year after a dominating season as a junior racer in 2019.
2020 BEAR MOUNTAIN BIKE FESTIVAL presented by the City of Langford and Tourism Victoria on Saturday, March 28, will be that proving ground. The calibre of racing will be World Class and include some serious star power, such as three- MEDIA DAY - BEAR MOUNTAIN BIKE FESTIVAL CANADA CUP MARCH 28, 2019. PHOTO BY JAY WALLACE. On Sunday, March 29, there time World MTB Champion will be the increasingly popular Rocky Mountain Enduro, Catharine Pendrel (Clif Pro Cycling), and defending Bear presented by Marty’s Mountain Cycle. Over 200 particiMountain Canada Cup Champion Haley Smith (Norco pants spanning ability levels from beginner to expert will Factory Racing). tackle various downhill timed Trek Factory’s Emily Batty will sections and try to achieve be looking forward to coming the lowest accumulated time. back to Bear Mountain to tackle The 2020 Enduro will be a the challenging course, while memorial event and serve to Giant Liv’s Sandra Walter is recognize and remember guaranteed to be in the mix with freeride/ dirtjump legend the strongest women. Emily Jordie Lunn, who was the Johnston from Pendrel Racing will chief architect of the Bear feature in the Junior Women as Mountain Bike Park as well the local favourite, especially with as the popular Flow and her recent win as Canadian Chainsaw Trails. CANADA CUP - MARCH 30, 2019. PHOTO BY JAY WALLACE National Junior Cyclocross
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Kids will have their time in the dirt during the Westshore Bikes Kids Bike Day as they learn valuable riding skills and tips from Certified Cycling Coach, Adam Walker from The Cycling Co. Kids will also get some snacks and cool swag ... did we mention it was all for free? The Festival will be complemented by food trucks, a beer garden, and a bicycle expo. To say that we’ve got things covered is an understatement.
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For more information and to register, visit: bearmountainbikefest.com BEAR MOUNTAIN BIKE EXPO The Bear Mountain Bike Expo is poised to be the largest consumer bike expo on Vancouver Island. The Expo is free admission and holds a wide range of vendors who display new products, distribute free samples and offer great bargains. Other activities during the day include food court, bike demos, stunt shows and exclusive activities for children
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You can say that we are spoiled here on the West Coast, especially when it comes to mountain biking. There are few places in Canada where you can ride year-round, have access to the most amazing trails, and take in some of the most majestic scenery. The area of Bear Mountain, located in the City of Langford, is no exception.
COME OUT AND SEE THE RACING AND THE EXPO! MARCH 28 + 29 ANDREW GIESBRECHT - ROCKY MOUNTAIN ENDURO - MARCH 31, 2019. PHOTO BY JAY WALLACE.
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EVENTS IN THE WESTSHORE Sunday, Mar. 8, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Legion Spring Craft and Garage Sale
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Prince Edward Legion, 761 Station Ave. Free admission. Fifty-two tables of crafts and garage sale items, silent auction, meat draws, snack bar, handmade items, sewing, children’s hats, knitting, candy, soaps, baby items, baking, jewelry, wooden items, home party items. Info: 250-478-5484.
Saturday, April 4, 7 to 9:30 p.m. Cafe Suite 13 The Westshore Community Concert Band Annual Fundraising Event, featuring “music to have fun by�, a silent auction, book sale, and refreshments. Ticket details TBA. An evening with a variety of concert band music under the baton of Mike Dominy. Delicious snacks, desserts, and many door prizes, all included in the ticket price, and a great silent auction featuring a wide variety of items donated by local merchants all around the Victoria area. Tickets available at the door, or by calling Anne at 250-508-8314 in advance. Located at Our Lady of the Rosary Parish Hall, 798 Goldstream Ave.
Feb. 23 to 29 Wounded Warrior Run BC Port Hardy to Victoria The run was created to increase public awareness and financial support for Wounded Warriors Canada. A team of dedicated runners will relay-run the length of Vancouver Island in eight consecutive days. The journey will begin in Port Hardy and end in Victoria, covering more than 600 kms. Support the team as they finish the epic journey down the Island at the grand finale on Sunday, Mar. 1 at 10:45 a.m. at Bear Mountain. This will be followed by a grand finale at 4:30 p.m in Victoria at the back of the the BC Legislature on Superior Street. woundedwarriors.ca/events/wounded-warrior-bc-run/
Saturday, Mar. 21, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Island Band Festival The Westshore Community Concert Band is a volunteer community band for the Westshore, giving musicians with three or more years of experience an opportunity to share in a creative and enjoyable musical endeavour. They will perform at the Island Band Festival. The Festival will feature five concerts and two big bands from Vancouver Island: Monterey Concert Band 10 a.m.; Bayside Big Band 10:50 a.m.; Westshore Concert Band 11:15 a.m.; Sidney Concert Band 12:30 p.m.; Swing Shift Big Band from Salt Spring Island 1:20 p.m.; The Band of the 5th (BC) Field Regiment, RCA 1:45 p.m.; Greater Victoria Senior Concert Band 3 p.m. Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Ave in Sidney. marywinspear.ca/event/island-band-festival
Friday, March 27, 7:30 p.m. Westhills Stadium Trinidad and Tobago vs Canada Canada’s Journey to the FIFA World Cup 2022 continues. Tickets: canadasoccer.com/canada-mnt-v-trinidad-and-tobagomarch-27-westhills-stadium-victoria-bc-p162577
Saturday, Feb. 29 2020 Pan Am XC Cup The Pan Am Cross Country Cup is an Association of Pan-America Athletics championships held every second year. It attracts teams from North, South and Central America and the Caribbean and is a competition between national teams contested in men’s and women’s senior and junior races. The 2020 event will be the first time that Canada has hosted these championships, and they will take place on the Jack Nicklaus-designed Bear Mountain Golf Course (Valley) in Langford. In addition to the four Pan Am Cup races, see a North American Masters Cup, a Pacific Northwest Youth Cup (high school), a kids’ race, and an open mass participation recreation race.
Saturday, April 4 Rotary Club of West Shore Lobsterfest 2020 Mar. 28 and 29 4th Annual Bear Mountain Bike Festival
Race Schedule 9:00 a.m. Community Race - 5k 10:00 a.m. Junior Women Pan Am XC Cup - 6k 10:40 a.m. Junior Men Pan Am XC Cup - 8k 11:20 a.m. Nations Cup (Kids) - 1.6k 11:45 a.m. Senior Women Pan Am XC Cup - 10k 12:30 p.m. BREAK 1:00 p.m. Senior Men Pan Am XC Cup - 10k 1:40 p.m. Pacific Northwest Youth Cup - 5k 2:15 p.m. Can Am XC Race #1 - 5k 2:50 p.m. Can Am XC Race #2 - 5k panamxccup2020.com
Vancouver Island’s premier off-road bicycle event is on track to draw 700+ participants and close to 5,000 spectators. The Festival offers the challenge of X-Country Racing, the thrill of MTB Enduro, and fun activities for cycling enthusiasts of all ages and abilities, from young kids to Olympians. Located at the Westin Bear Mountain Resort — the National Training Center for the Canadian National Mountainbike Team. The venue consists of over 10km of combined single-track/ double-track trails, flow trail, pump track and a dirt jump park. Register, volunteer and details online: bearmountainbikefest.com From Langford.ca events
at the Langford Legion After last year’s successful sold out event, the Rotary Club will be bringing in even more lobster, and have also added even more entertainment. Bring your friends and family to the Langford Legion for fresh East Coast lobster with all of the fixings. The Tom Morrissey Band will be back and will provide musical entertainment throughout the evening. There will be a silent auction and the popular Screech-In ceremony! Tickets will be sold via registration online: westshorerotary.org You will be able to check in at the door using your last name or group name. There is also a Baron of Beef option. No tickets sold at the door. westshorelobsterfest@gmail.com
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Canada’s Women’s Sevens Team gets set to host the world on home-soil ahead of the Tokyo Olympic Games. THE WOMEN’S SEVENS COMPETITION TAKES PLACE AT THE WESTHILLS STADIUM IN LANGFORD MAY 2- 3.
he HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2020 will serve as crucial build-up to Tokyo as rugby women’s sevens prepare to make its second appearance in the Olympic Games program following its successful introduction at Rio 2016, which attracted 30 million new fans to the shortened format of the game worldwide. The HSBC World Rugby Women’s Sevens Series features 12 of the world’s best national teams competing at six global destinations for World Series points. Every four years, the Series also doubles as an Olympic qualifier, with the top four-ranked teams booking their ticket to the Olympic Games. The penultimate stop on the women’s circuit will take place in Langford, Canada on 2-3 May. World Rugby Chairman, Sir Bill Beaumont, commented: “2020 is going to be the biggest year on record for the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series, with more women’s and combined events than ever before, and with the series acting as key preparation for those teams competing in the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. “2019 was a hugely successful season for rugby sevens, with not only the quality of rugby on the pitch setting new and even higher standards, but with recordbreaking audience engagement figures with our online video content, which received over 198 million views. “This is extremely encouraging as we enter a new era for rugby sevens which promises to bring fans even more excitement both on and off the field.” It has been an intensified year for Canada’s Women’s Sevens Team who now get set host the world at HSBC Canada Seven’s in preparation for this summer’s 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo.
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The women’s sevens team is currently in the midst of their respective HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series, which kicked-off in October and features tournament stops in Dubai, Cape Town, Sydney, Los Angeles, Paris, Vancouver and Langford among others. The team is off to an impressive start thus far, as the women’s team has collected hardware in four of the five tournament stops and are tied for second place on the overall table following HSBC Sydney Sevens. The women’s team secured their place in the 2020 edition of the quadrennial summer event last June in Biarritz, France when they secured a top-4 finish on the 2019 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series. The Canadian women won a bronze medal in the Olympic debut of rugby sevens at the 2016 games in Rio. The 2020 squad is comprised of a medley of TICKETING INFORMATION FOR HSBC CANADA SEVENS IN veteran leadership and electrifying youngsters and LANGFORD AVAILABLE AT: TICKETMASTER.CA/WESTHILLSwill look to upgrade their hardware and contribute to STADIUM-TICKETS-VICTORIA/VENUE/140657 Canada’s medal count this summer in Tokyo. OR: CANADASEVENTS.COM Canada’s teams will continue their build towards Tokyo with their respective HSBC Canada Sevens Westhills Stadium home-tournaments. The women’s competition will take The HSBC Canada Women’s Sevens takes place at place at the newly renovated Westhills Stadium in Langford on May 2 and 3. The tournament will serve as a Westhills Stadium, located in Langford. Opened in May final chance for Canadian fans to see the Olympic-bound of 2009, the stadium has an all-weather, artificial turf field built to meet the specifications of rugby, football athletes in action on home-soil before they journey and soccer (to FIFA 2 star specifications). across the globe to represent Canada at the 32nd canadasevens.com. Olympiad.
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