Ken Heise

Unfortunately, that's not acceptable - I have to support my colleagues," lamented Ken Heise, athletic director at Sardis Senior, and past president of the Fraser Valley Athletic Association."Hopefully things will end soon, and we can get back where we belong."

There should be basketball action at J. Y. Halcrow Gymnasium this weekend.The Chilliwack Senior Tillicums, ranked in the top 10 in the province, were to have hosted their annual Coca-Cola Classic tournament.

But the gym will be silent.
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If it doesn't end, it will be tough on our Grade 12s, because they're going to miss the season," said Heise, head coach of the Sardis senior boys team."As long as we're back by Feb. 13, we can hold a season-ending tournament, and the top four teams can go to Fraser Valleys.That's the last day possible."

All four local senior basketball teams now have volunteers in place to continue running practices.

"It's frustrating.
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Everyone's looking for something to do after school," added Heise."It's unsettling.But everyone is supportive of the provincial bargaining.

"We just hope it ends."