Photo showing Badmionton Night at 'Y'. Badminton is one of the most popular indoor sports in Kitimat. YMCA and Nechako Badminton Club both hold playing sessions twice a week. Nechako plays every Monday and Thursday and the 'Y' every Tuesday and Thursday. Miss Terry Coghlin, municipal employee and 1954 Queen, seen in action at 'Y' gymnasium, started playing badminton when she arrived here with her family in 1952.
Photo showing Badmionton Night at 'Y'. Badminton is one of the most popular indoor sports in Kitimat. YMCA and Nechako Badminton Club both hold playing sessions twice a week. Nechako plays every Monday and Thursday and the 'Y' every Tuesday and Thursday. Miss Terry Coghlin, municipal employee and 1954 Queen, seen in action at 'Y' gymnasium, started playing badminton when she arrived here with her family in 1952.
Photo showing 'Badminton Champs Receive Awards' Finals in all divisions of YMCA badminton club tournament were played off Tuesday night at "Y" gym. Both winning and losing players played fast-action and thrilling games. Dave Yard, YMCA secretary, is seen presenting an award to Larry Kootnikoff who partnered with Bill Weir to win the men's doubles event. Winners of the tournament shown in picture (left to right), Larry Kootnikoff, Bill Weir, Hilda Leavy, Fritz Mikola Jewski, Elspeth Sommers.
Photo showing 'Badminton Champs Receive Awards' Finals in all divisions of YMCA badminton club tournament were played off Tuesday night at "Y" gym. Both winning and losing players played fast-action and thrilling games. Dave Yard, YMCA secretary, is seen presenting an award to Larry Kootnikoff who partnered with Bill Weir to win the men's doubles event. Winners of the tournament shown in picture (left to right), Larry Kootnikoff, Bill Weir, Hilda Leavy, Fritz Mikola Jewski, Elspeth Sommers.
In 2013, the Kitimat Museum and Archives worked with the District of Kitimat, and the Recreation Department, to select images commemorating 60 years of Community in the town of Kitimat. The display can physically be seen on display in the hallway of Riverlodge Recreation Centre.
In 2013, the Kitimat Museum and Archives worked with the District of Kitimat, and the Recreation Department, to select images commemorating 60 years of Community in the town of Kitimat. The display can physically be seen on display in the hallway of Riverlodge Recreation Centre.