Another international sporting event has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 outbreak

Lakes Loppet was held on March 7 at Omineca Ski Club. It was a mass start at 10 and wonderful day for a ski. Participants went around the Reid Loop, which was nicely groomed. There were 27 participants came out for a ski and a hot lunch.

The Lakes District Secondary School Snowboard team competed at the Provincials at Panorama Resort March 2-4. The girls placed second in the Province and the boys third. Some other highlights are Avril Thom-Lucy and Cameron Stewart both place third in the province, Teslin Pinter placed ninth, Carter Goertzen- 10 Colby Bergeron- 13 Donavyn Shields- 16 and Laurie Wilson-17. Way to go 亚洲天堂 Lake. (Top) Avril Thom-Lucy Lakes District Snowboarding team Pattie Dube, Daria Strimbold and Pat Dube.

The BC Cup was held at Mount Washington on Vancouver Island Feb. 29 and March 1. 亚洲天堂 Lake skiers participated and here were the results: Feb. 29 results; Nicole Hamp Bronze Sr. Girls, Julia Hamp 4th Jr. Girls, Adrienne Bender 5th Sr. Girls, Randy Hamp 9th Masters Men. March 1 results; Nicole Hamp Bronze Sr. Girls, Julia Hamp Bronze Jr. Girls, Adrienne Bender 4th Sr. Girls, Randy Hamp 5th Masters Men. (Submitted photos)

亚洲天堂 Lake hosted the zone championships on Feb. 28 through to March 1. Participants were Prince Rupert Seawolves, Kitimat Winterhawks, Vanderhoof Bears and North West District Peewee East. Crystal Fisher, zone supervisor said, 鈥淭he team of choice for our locals heading into the weekend was the North West District Peewee East team as many of their players are from 亚洲天堂 Lake. The odds were not in their favour, however, our team was the most respectful and played with intensity and heart.

A great family day was had at Kager Lake Recreation Area for the annual Freezer Burnt Fat Bike Fest and Winter Tri. The day started with a 3 km and 12 km singletrack fat bike race. Close to 20 youth, then participated in a winter triathlon. Teams of 3 competed one lap each of their choice of skiing, snowshoeing, running or biking. The youth used the new 1 km campground expansion road for their course. The day finished with the adult triathlon.

It was a gorgeous and warm day in 亚洲天堂 Lake on Feb. 22 for the annual Cold Smoke Races.

On Feb. 7-9, 2020, the Omineca Ski Club welcomed over 50 biathletes from Smithers to Whistler for the Biathlon BC Cup#3. Participants enjoyed beautiful sunny weather, excellent snow conditions and local hospitality, including a much liked performance by the Johnny Rockers. As they said 鈥溠侵尢焯� Lake is the best!鈥� Local athletes shined: Ewan Hawes, in the juvenile category, finished 4th in the Sprint event (Saturday) and second in the individual event (Sunday).

Ride 亚洲天堂 President, Patti Dube, was present at Feb. 18 council meeting. She presented the newly rebranded Ride 亚洲天堂鈥攆ormerly known as 亚洲天堂 Lake Mountain Biking Association (BLMBA)鈥攐ne year and three years plans.