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Baseball
Whether it’s baseball, softball, fastball or slo-pitch, pick your game then play throughout Greater Vernon. Or, enter a team into the Funtastic Slo-Pitch Tournament that takes place every July long weekend. Known as Canada’s greatest slo-pitch tournament and music festival, Funtastic is Vernon’s biggest event that brings in ball players and music lovers from across Western Canada and as far away as the United States. Great music and great ballgames makes for a fun-filled weekend in the North Okanagan! Visit www.funtastic.org for more information or to register. Play ball!
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Curling
Curling has taken the country by storm and Vernon is no exception! Having hosted several tournaments, including men’s and women’s championships (the most recent being the 2010 Capital One Grand Slam of Curling) Vernon loves to watch and play the game. Check out the Vernon Curling Club at www.vernoncurlingclub.com for more information on leagues and events. And be sure to get your tickets to the Capital One Grand Slam of Curling that takes place at the Wesbild Centre December 15 through 19, 2010.
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Equine
Horseback riding, overnight pack trips, carriage rides, even horse-drawn theatre presentations can be enjoyed right here in Greater Vernon. Numerous equine events also take place including dressage shows and horse racing, plus horse enthusiasts will love the heavy horse pulls and riding demos at the Interior Provincial Exhibition and Stampede.
Explore the trails throughout Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park on horseback, or book a ride at one of the local ranches. Experience the countryside like you never thought possible – you just haven’t seen the North Okanagan until you’ve seen it from the back of a horse!
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Golf
Fore! That’s the sound that rings across Greater Vernon’s five golf courses throughout many months of the year. Generally open from April to November, these five courses give golfers an opportunity to play their best round on their choice of course. Call for a tee time at Hillview Golf Course, The Rise, Spallumcheen Golf and Country Club, Vernon Golf and Country Club or Predator Ridge. Each course offers a must-play experience – together they create the perfect opportunity for a golf vacation.
Plan to play in Vernon – it’s what golfing in the Okanagan is all about.
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Hockey
Hockey fans love the Vernon Vipers! Our hometown BCHL team has captured six national titles since 1990 and in doing so, has created a North Okanagan following. Home games are played at the Wesbild Centre while away games are broadcast on KISS FM, Vernon’s local radio station.
Vipers hockey is action packed and a great family event. Check out www. vipers.bc.ca for special event information or click on the link above for a complete home-tame schedule. Go Vipers Go!
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Lawn Bowling
Every year, the Vernon Lawn Bowling Club hosts a tournament in conjunction with the Funtastic Slo-Pitch Tournament and lawnbowlers from across the Pacific Northwest come to Vernon to take part! The Vernon Lawn Bowling Club is an active group and encourages people to come down to the greens to try it out – you’re never too young to learn! Visit www.vernonlawnbowlingclub.com for more information.
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Skiing
Make Vernon your premiere ski destination and choose from downhill skiing, snowboarding or cross –country skiing. Silver Star Ski Resort and Sovereign Lake Nordic Centre offer world-class facilities and conditions that are second to none – and all within a short drive from Vernon! Both locations are known for their long seasons, tremendous snowfalls and unique events that take place throughout the winter. If you haven’t skied in Vernon, then you haven’t skied the Okanagan. Check out both locations and plan your next ski vacation in Vernon. Visit www.sovereignlake.com and www.skisilverstar.com
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Soccer
Soccer is a popular sport for all ages and Vernon is home to several teams and tournaments. Indoor and outdoor leagues for men, women and kids are available for anyone who wants to play – just visit the Vernon Soccer Association website at www.vernonsoccer.ca
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Tennis
Vernon offers 10 locations with tennis courts - perfect for tennis lovers of all ages and abilities. Visit Greater Vernon Parks and Recreation at http://www.greatervernonrecreation.ca/parks_trails/ for more information. If you're interested in tournaments, tennis programs, and news on Vernon's tennis scene, visit the Vernon Tennis Association at http://vta.iamspace.com/