National ski championships at Sovereign Lake cancelled due to virus

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Many of the attendees would be travelling by air, which may increase their likelihood of contact with the virus.

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“Most of our volunteers are over 60, and many are over 70, which are considered at-risk populations according to the Government of Canada. In turn, these volunteers would return to their families each evening and could unknowingly increase the likelihood of the transmission of COVID-19 within the community,” the release said.

The organizing committee is not only concerned about the health of its volunteers but the community as a whole.

“The median age of residents in Greater Vernon is 46.5 (Census 2011), making the ageing population at a potentially greater risk of contracting the virus,” the committee stated.

The event is the largest and highest-caliber annual cross-country skiing event in Canada. It was expected to attract about 650 athletes plus support staff to the area, generating an estimated $2.3 million impact for Greater Vernon.