2010 World Masters Athletics Indoor Championships in Kamloops, British Columbia

Kamloops is currently hosting the first World Masters Athletics Indoor Championships in North America from March 1st - 6th, 2010.

Athletes both men and women, thirty-five years of age and above in five year age groups will compete in a full range of indoor track and field events at the Tournament Capital Centre such as running, jumping, throwing, and race walking. There is also a half-marathon on Tranquille Road beyond the airport, an eight kilometre cross-country run at McArthur Island Park and a 10 kilometre race-walk on Schubert Drive. There is no qualifying standard so the event is open to everyone to participate.

The six-day event will has attracted an estimated 2,500 visitors to the city including athletes, coaches, medical staff, officials and families and will spend approximately $2.25 million during their stay.

Bob Cowden, a volunteer leader in many sporting organizations in the Kamloops region, will co-chair the championships, along with Event & Meet Manager Judy Armstrong.

All the leading accommodators in Kamloops have come together to provide lodging blocks for the athletes of the World Masters Athletics Championships. Learn more about the accommodations available.

Congratulations to all the athletes for your participation in this year's World Masters Athletics Championship. We would like to wish each and every one of you the best of luck in your event.

ACCOMMODATION RESERVATIONS FOR ATHLETES

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Kamloops Visitor Centre: 1-800-662-1994
2010 Kamloops World Masters Website