DEBATES OF LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY (Hansard), Wednesday, April 21, 2010 - Two Minute Statement

This will come as no surprise to members of this House. I'm very proud to live in the riding of Juan de Fuca. And why wouldn't I be? For one of the reasons that I live there and many other people come there is the number of sporting and recreation activities that are available to the people just west of Victoria.

Just this past weekend, for example, the Langford Eagle Ridge Centre played host to the 2010 Golden Gloves boxing championships. This is the first time since 1939 that the event has been held outside of Vancouver. If boxing isn't your thing, you can drop into any arena or visit any field in my community over the weekend and find soccer, football, lawn bowling, baseball, softball, hockey, roller hockey, rugby and yes, even the great game of cricket. You can take a ride out to Sooke and try the zip line.

You don't have to go to Robson Square to do that, Mr. Premier.

You can buy a ticket to cheer on the Eves of Destruction, Langford's very own women's roller derby team. I know the member for Nelson-Creston has already done that once this year. If you want a slower pace, there are multiple golf courses, numerous beaches, numerous trails to walk on.

For cyclists, the Galloping Goose is second to none, and if we can find some funds to repair our very own velodrome, a legacy from the Commonwealth Games, we'll even have that to do as well. If active sports aren't your thing, come to our recreation centre and learn about yoga, martial arts, dance courses and, even as I do, meditation. So whether you decide to participate or just spectate, come out to the west.

If these activities don't get your heart racing, I want all members to mark their calendar. May 14 will be the 60th anniversary of the Victoria Shamrocks. So come on out west. The fastest game on two feet. The member for New Westminster and her pathetic Salmonbellies are going to get a kicking.