Drinkwater Elementary third grader Vincent Rossi has great aim during the frisbee toss during Mini Olympics day at the Cowichan Sportsplex on Friday, May 19. (Sarah Simpson/Citizen)

Drinkwater Elementary third grader Vincent Rossi has great aim during the frisbee toss during Mini Olympics day at the Cowichan Sportsplex on Friday, May 19. (Sarah Simpson/Citizen)

Fierce and fun competition

Mini Olympics day was held at the Cowichan Sportsplex on Friday, May 19. Children from schools around the Cowichan Valley took part in races, and field events including, long jump, softball toss, frisbee toss, t-ball, and the popular obstacle course.

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