The RCMP is investigating a brawl that broke out among parents after a hockey game in Osoyoos on April 2.
Police are shaking their heads following a brawl that broke out among numerous parents after a hockey game in Osoyoos on April 2.
Osoyoos RCMP responded to the Sun Bowl Arena, where a large fight among parents broke out in the stands following a game involving 10-year-old kids from the New Western Bruins out of Langley and the BC Interior Stars from Vernon, Kelowna, West Kelowna, Summerland and Penticton.
An investigation has revealed the parents were all staying at a local resort and had been consuming liquor throughout the day and prior to attending the arena. According to police, the resort had to call in extra security.
Corporal Jason Bayda said accusations from both sides suggested that parents were yelling insults at one another prior to the fight breaking out. However, alcohol is believed to have played a large factor in the “very poor choices made by these parents.”
At least one female received injuries in the form of a broken nose. Other minor injuries were also reported.
“It is unfortunate that these young children had to witness their parents act in such an immature way,” Bayda said.
No charges were reported.
