ee na ene a eM te “2+ 1991 Northern B.C. Winter Games = WINTER GAMES much more than an athletic competition! Contributed by Mary Ann Burdett THE NORTHERN B.C. WINTER GAMES are much more than an athletic competition. They are a huge social event; they are an indication of the hospitality that is a vital part of our nor- thern-area: they are proof of the vitality, ability, and determina- tion of this part of B.C.; they are in fact, a part of our northern culture! From the discussions among seven people in the base- ment of a Dawson Creek Swimming Pool (I didn’t even realize that swimming pools had basements) in 1974 have grown these Northern B.C. Winter Games to which Terrace will play host the first week-end in Feb. 1991. The first games were held in Fort St. J ohn and even restricted as they were, to athletes under eighteen, there were 1200 par- ticipants. Terrace can expect approximately 300 participants at our hosting. The Games have expanded over the years to include adult participation, competitions for handicapped athletes and for Seniors. There are six regions in northern B.C. involved in the Games from 100 Mile House in the South to the Yukon Border in the North and from the Alberta Border through to the Queen Charlotte Islands. In addition to representatives from all over this extensive area, there are invitations extended to Yukon residents and Southeast Alaska and these invitations are en- thusiastically responded to. a The Winter Games typically cost approx. $200,000.00 to organize locally, with another $75,000.00 to $100,000.00 spent on transportation of the athletes. The Province of British Columbia contributes $70,000.00 annually to the games to be used for athlete travel assistance, host organization and society operations. This leaves the bulk of the required finances to be raised by the community hosting the Games. The fund raising committee for the 1991 Games here at home has been very busy and already have rounded up Patrons, Sponsors, and Friends of the Games whose donations to the cause range from $5000.00 to $200.00. And of course the very successful telathon that raised over $16,000.00 for the games came under the jurisdiction of that committee. The committee is knee-deep in their fund raising ac- tivities at this moment and hope to have all the required financ- ing arranged by the end of this month. The local Northern B.C. Winter Games Board consists of | Chairman, Glenn Thomsen; Co-Chairman Judy Degerness; Games Co-ordinator, Marge Skead; and nine chairmen of in- dividual standing committees. These committee chairmen then have co-chairmen and committee members. In all, the volunteers required for preparation, for the duration of the games and even after the games have come and gone, numbers in the hundreds. If you have not volunteered your services yet, drop in to the Winter Games Office on Keith Avenue or give them a call at 635 - 1991. Your offer will be appreciated. No service is too small to be a part of the success of this event in our community. ‘When our athletic visitors arrive, they will be involving themselves in any one of the twenty eight sports that Terrace, as host, is offering from Archery to Speed Skating, Ringette to Karate, Duplicate Bridge to Blackpower events. There will be “Special Olympics” events, Water Polo, Wrestling, Carpet Bowl- ing, Volleyball, Swimming, Snowmobiling, Skiing, Soccer, * Hockey, Gymnastics, Darts, Curling, Cribbage Chess, Boxing, Bowling, Basketball, Badminton, and Weight Lifting. 1 would say that there is pretty well something of interest to everyone. I know we will be out en masse to support and enjoy this winter festival in our community, It will be a proud moment for Terrace when we play host to the guests from all these other areas in our _ great north at the best organized, smoothest running, and most hospitable Northern B.C. Winter Games ever. Next year, the Games will be held in Fort Nelson. 1993 will take our local athletes to meet with other northern athleles in Quesnel and in 1994, all will travel to Ft. St. John to celebrate the twentieth anniversary of the Games in the community from whence it originated. Thal takes care of the following three years but 1991 is.our turn, Let’s do it and fet’s do il big. Let’s all be a part of these Northern B.C. Winter Games when they are in our home, Let’s help to prove that Terrace is Terrific - by “Catching the Skeena Spirit”’. See you at the Games. HOST COMMITTEE (L- R back) Marge Skead, co-ordin ‘Glenn Thomsen , — A supplement to the Terrace Review — Wednesday, January 30, ator; Bob Petras, transportation; Campbell Stewart, fundraising; Rod Cox, finance & administration; Bob Dahi, events; Maria Thomsen, public relations; (L -R front) Dalsy McAlpine, social events; Joan Brady, opening ceremonies; Brenda Lavallee, medical; and Judy Degerness, Board co-chairman. Missing from photo - Glenn Thomsen, chairman and Elizabeth Metzmeier, billets. A message from the chairman Dedication, perseverance and hard work are the ingredients of success. The application of this formula has been the main thrust of the Terrace 1991 Northem B.C. Winter Games. I congratulate, I praise, | applaud the Host Committce and the many volunteers for striving {to complete this task. The community of Terrace has given its whole-hearted support and is d to be congratulated. From the’ business-person, who contributed financial support, to the — homeowner, who opened the door to a billet, their enthusiasm has led to achievement. . 1 thahk’the Host’ Committee and the people of Terrace for allowing me the opportunity to be involved in a very rewarding experience. To our participants, enjoy the welcoming atmosphere created in Terrace and please say thanks to your hosts. ==... a —_ ae 7 f nti a“ | 41D Chairman NORTHERN BC. WINTER GAMES 1991 Northern B.C. Winter Games Board ; —_ —_ _— —_ -. Good luck to all participants in the 1991 Northern B.C. Winter Games | jn Terrace from the official sponsor -_ of | gymnastics events — ALARM & TELEPHONE SYSTEMS Si i { q iq eek