Two major upcoming sporting events in 91原创 and Aldergrove this summer have received funding from the provincial government.
The 2012 Canada Cup, which is being put on by Gymnastics BC has received $7,500.
The competition runs July 12-15 at the .
And the 2012 B.C. soccer boys provincial championships are receiving $3,000.
It is being hosted by the at Aldergrove Athletic Park from July 5 to 8
The money is coming from the Hosting BC program, which helps build the province鈥檚 reputation as a premier event hosting destination.
鈥淲e are very excited to welcome to our community some of the top athletes from across British Columbia,鈥� said .
鈥淪port hosting is an opportunity for our communities and volunteers to shine.鈥�
鈥淗osting BC promotes sport throughout the province and I鈥檓 pleased to see so many groups take advantage of this great program,鈥� said .
is funded through the province and is managed by the .
Since 2004, close to $3.7 million in funding has been awarded through the program to support 462 events in more than 45 communities across the province.
