Date: Thursday, April 25, 2024
Victoria, BC – The Victoria City Police Athletic Association wrapped up its annual high school golf tournament at Olympic View Golf Course today.
Open to high school students throughout British Columbia, the purpose of the tournament is to foster positive relationships between the police and the youth of our community, while supporting youth in achieving excellence in sport. The two-day tournament has been running since 1985 and hosted over 130 students representing 23 different schools across British Columbia.
The tournament ends with an award ceremony which includes food, prizes, and awards. It was a banner year for Claremont Secondary golfers as their team took first place and received the coveted trophy. St. George’s school came in second and Wellington Secondary placed third overall.
Thank you to all the young golfers that gave it their all on the greens, the VicPD officers for volunteering their time, Olympic View Golf Course for hosting the event, all of our sponsors and B&C Foods for their generous donation.
What Is The Victoria City Police Athletic Association?
The Victoria City Police Athletic Association is a non-profit society that supports events in the community and fosters positive relationships between the police and youth in Greater Victoria and on the South Island. Since its inception, the VCPAA has donated over one million dollars to events in our communities. VicPD officers volunteer hundreds of hours towards these initiatives throughout the year.
Along with the annual youth golf tournament, the VCPAA sponsors and supports:
- Boys and Girls Junior High School City Basketball Championships
- Scholarships at Esquimalt High School, Victoria High School and Camosun College
- Sponsor of numerous community athletic teams in all areas of the South Island
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