Two major upcoming sporting events in Langley 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 Langley Events Centre.
And the 2012 B.C. soccer boys provincial championships are receiving $3,000.
It is being hosted by the Aldergrove Youth Soccer Club at Aldergrove Athletic Park from July 5 to 8
The money is coming from the Hosting BC program, which helps build the province’s reputation as a premier event hosting destination.
“We are very excited to welcome to our community some of the top athletes from across British Columbia,” said Langley MLA Mary Polak.
“Sport hosting is an opportunity for our communities and volunteers to shine.”
“Hosting BC promotes sport throughout the province and I’m pleased to see so many groups take advantage of this great program,” said Fort Langley-Aldergrove MLA Rich Coleman.
Hosting BC is funded through the province and is managed by the B.C. Games Society.
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.