about the EXPO
This is the second year for the Penticton Sports and Fitness Expo.
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The inspiration came from seeing and hearing of a need to connect groups with participants. In this case there are a lot of smaller organizations in Penticton and area offering really interesting sports and activity options. Some are for children, teens, adults, or all three. Some are competitive and some recreational.
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Having a showcase where all those groups can come together helps all the organizations grow and gets more children and adults active. It also gives smaller sports a platform to grow.
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Every year the Throwdown Series runs a 2-day competition called the Okanagan Valley Throwdown. This event brings hundreds of athletes 14 years and older together to showcase fitness at its finest. It's a great community that puts effort and attitude ahead of winning at all costs. The sport of CrossFit attracts a lot of people from different walks of life.
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Something most athletes say is they wish they had been more active earlier in life.
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Hosting this event at the same time as the Throwdown allows us to leverage the event and keep the costs down for the Expo and all its exhibitors.