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PHOTOS: Christy Fraser Memorial underway in 91Ô­´´

Over 700 athletes from across the province are attending
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At the 25th annual Christy Fraser Memorial Gymnastics Invitational in 91Ô­´´, her mother, Lory Fraser was selecting award winners who display similar characteristics to her daughter. Dan Ferguson 91Ô­´´ Times

The (LGF) is marking the 25th edition of the annual Christy Fraser Memorial Invitational (CFMI) at the 91Ô­´´ Events Centre (LEC) this weekend.

Over 700 athletes from across the province are attending to showcase their skills.

Christy Fraser passed away in August of 1992, at just 12 years of age, after contracting E. Coli.

The event started in 1993 at the prompting of one of Christy’s coaches with the LGF, with a trophy given to the bravest athlete.

Athlete levels include: WAG JO 1 – 10, Aspire 1 and 2, MAG Level 1 – 3, Boys Interclub Performance, Boys Interclub Performance Plus, Girls Interclub, Girls Interclub Performance Plus, Girls Interclub Performance Challenge.

Christy’s mother, Lory Fraser, is an active volunteer and board member at 91Ô­´´ Gymnastics, and each year she watches every competitive session at CFMI to select athletes to receive the Christy Fraser Memorial Award, an award she gives to athletes who display the same positive, determined, and supportive attitude that Christy had.

There are vendors and food on site.

Sunday the CFMI runs from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the located at 7888 200 Street.

Admission is at the entrance gate:

Children 6 and under: free.

Youth and seniors (7-17 years or 65-plus years): $5

Adult (18-plus): $10

Family (maximum of four): $20



dan.ferguson@langleytimes.com

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Alexis Baker of the 91Ô­´´ Gymnastics Foundation is a study in concentration at the 25th annual Christy Fraser Memorial Gymnastics Invitational at the 91Ô­´´ Events Centre on Saturday. Dan Ferguson 91Ô­´´ Times
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A competitor displays impeccable balance at the 25th annual Christy Fraser Memorial Gymnastics Invitational at the 91Ô­´´ Events Centre on Saturday. Dan Ferguson 91Ô­´´ Times
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Emily Golubeva and Alexis Baker of the 91Ô­´´ Gymnastics Foundation chalk up at the 25th annual Christy Fraser Memorial Gymnastics Invitational at the 91Ô­´´ Events Centre on Saturday. Dan Ferguson 91Ô­´´ Times
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Two competitors give a bar a quick clean at the 25th annual Christy Fraser Memorial Gymnastics Invitational at the 91Ô­´´ Events Centre on Saturday. Dan Ferguson 91Ô­´´ Times
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Haileigh Cook, Ashley Chuka and Amber Hildebrand of the 91Ô­´´ Gymnastics Foundation sang the national anthem to open the 25th annual Christy Fraser Memorial Gymnastics Invitational at the 91Ô­´´ Events Centre on Saturday. Dan Ferguson 91Ô­´´ Times


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