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VICTORIA NEWS -Friday, June 5, 2015
HarbourCats begin 2015 season tonight The Victoria HarbourCats open their West Coast League tonight (June 5) with a threegame weekend baseball set against the Kelowna Falcons. The Accent Inns Trophy is up for grabs with the provincial-rival Falcons. Winner of the series will get the trophy -- the first time it will be awarded for the season
series. The HarbourCats will also unveil a new uniform. This year’s club is coached by Graig Merritt, who gained off-season notoriety for his time on Big Brother Canada; assisted by Alec Adame (pitching coach), Jerry Pena (hitting coach), Joe Meggs (assistant coach), and Andrew Wilson (bullpen coach).
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So far, more than 3,300 tickets have been sold for tonight’s game. Tickets are still available for all games. Along with the regular basbeall festivities, firweworks are planned for tonight’s game and Saturday. Game time for tonight and Saturday is 6:35 p.m. Sunday’s game begins at 1:05 p.m.
Top cyclists will compete in Victoria grand prix event Races for all levels will speed around legislature Elite cyclists are expected to put on a show at the Russ Hay’s/ Accent Inns Grand Prix in downtown Victoria Sunday (June 7). Cyclists will race around the B.C. legislature. The route is similar to a onekilometre course around the legislature that was previously used in the late 1980s. With the start/finish located on Belleville Street, the racers will turn south on Government Street, followed by turning west on Superior. The back stretch will see the racers head north on Menzies and turn east back to Belleville Street. “We have always wanted to raise the bar with respect to creating a better spectator experience for our event. We also feel the venue change will help to showcase Victoria as a great cycling tourism destination,” said race director Jon Watkin.
“But what isn’t changing is the calibre of the competition – Canada’s top cyclists will be showcased throughout the weekend – and the opportunities for cyclists of all ages and abilities through various events.” The grounds of the B.C. legislature will also include new family friendly activities. “Having access to the B.C. legislature grass area allows us to expand our children and family activities and to create a more lively atmosphere that celebrates cycling for all ages and abilities,” Watkin said. The ever-popular Tim Horton’s Timbits Challenge will continue on the new circuit and is expected to attract more than 150 kids ages 3 to 10. “You can’t help but smile when watching this event. The kids have a blast,” said Timbits Challenge coordinator Sandy McClary. “Everyone gets a medal, T-shirt, water bottle, and a pack of Timbits – and the registration is free.”
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Steve Start times for the Russ Hay’s/Accent Inns Grand Prix: n 8 a.m. – Women: Cat 4/ Citizen/Masters 40, 20 laps n 8:40 a.m. – Men: Cat 4/ Citizen, 25 laps n 9:10 a.m. – Men: Cat 3/ Masters 40, 35 laps n 10:20 a.m. – Youth Race (U13, U15), 2 laps n 11 a.m. – Tim Hortons Timbits Challenge, 1 lap n 11:35 a.m. – GAIN Celebrity Bike Race Relay, 4 laps n Noon – Women’s Elite (Cat 1-3), 35 laps n 1 p.m. – Men’s Elite (Cat 1&2), 50 laps
Racing starts at 8 a.m. Sunday morning. The men’s elite event is set to roll at 1 p.m. with a 50-lap race. For more information on the cycling series, visit the website atvictoriabikerace.com.
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