Youth Leadership Academy part of BC Winter Games

The 2008 BC Olympic & Paralympic Youth Leadership Academy, which was held during the 2008 BC Winter Games in Kimberley-Cranbrook, took the opportunity to tour all the sport venues and directorships. Led by two Olympic speedskater Ingrid Leipa of the Kimberley, the Academy members stopped by the BC Games Media Center.
The visiting delegates, from all areas of the province, travelled to the Academy from their hometown, on transportation arranged by the BC Games Society. Once they arrived, they slept in school classrooms, which were converted into dorms, and ate with the BC Games athletes in the cafeteria. They are also part of the Opening and Closing Ceremonies and have the opportunity to attend other special events with Games participants.
In addition to the Games events that the delegates participate in, they also be paraticipate in informative and interactive workshops and training sessions. These sessions will include the "History of the Olympics", public speaking, the "Road to the Olympics and Paralympics", and inclusion activities. The delegates also have a chance to spend some time with Games volunteers, which will give them a "real taste" of the Games and a glimpse into the amount of work and planning that is required to stage an event like the BC Winter Games.
The Academy presents delegates with opportunities to hone and test their leadership skills in a fun and safe environment, surrounded by the excitement of the Kimberley-Cranbrook 2008 BC Winter Games.