The 36th Nuu-chah-nulth Tlu-piich Games took place from Aug. 7 to Aug. 12, 2018.
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Days two and three featured three-on-three basketball at Maht Mahs Gym. Canoe races took place at Canal Waterfront Park on Friday, and the games closed with a slo-pitch tournament on Saturday and Sunday.
Games coordinator Richard Samuel said there were 960 athletes registered overall and an estimated 800 spectators. Numbers were slightly down compared to last year, especially for track and field events, but this was attributed to smoke from the local wildfires.
Final Results for three-on-three basketball:
17 & Under—
First – Warriors
Second – Ahousaht
Third – Dashing Divas
13 & Under
First – Islanders
Second – Dididaht
Senior
First – Haagwan
Second – Super Crew
Final Results for slo-pitch tournament:
1st place—Hightimes
2nd place—Code Brew
3rd place—Huu-ay-aht Strong
Most Sportsmanlike Team—PA Wolves
MVP—Larry Tom from Hightimes
Allstars: Margaret Robinson (PA Wolves), Edward Johnson (Huu-ay-aht Strong), Falicia Dennis (Huu-ay-aht Strong), Steve Little (Code Brew), Bobby Rupert (Code Brew), Christine Sparks (Code Brew), Shane Frazer (Hightimes), Stan Lucas (Hightimes) and Bel Frank (Hightimes)