At the end of each day, once the competition has wrapped up and the athletes are full up from dinner, some might think they’ll be anxious to hit the showers and a soft, comfortable bed (or at least that inch of foam waiting back at their school dorm.

But organizers of the Township of Langley 2010 BC Summer Games are counting on close to 2,500 visiting athletes still having some zing in their step each evening.

With that in mind, sports enthusiast and former Games contender Carla Robin was approached last fall and asked to coordinate two nights of entertainment, specific for the young athletes, while their in Langley for the competitions between July 22 and 25.

“It’s not just the sporting event that’s important for the kids, it’s the social aspect of the Games,” Robin said.

It’s the friendships they establish, she said, noting she’s still in touch with a few people she met during her youngers years of competion in both volleyball, and as a sprinter in track and field.

“I understand the value of what sports can do for kids. It’s a great social tool for them,” Robin told the Langley Advance.

Keeping that paramount in her thoughts, Robin set out to create fun and memorable events that will be fun for the youth (most between ages 12 and 18).

Since the opening ceremonies were being held on Thursday evening at McLeod Athletic Park, and Sunday the kids head home, that left Robin with the task of filling their itineraries for Friday and Saturday night.

So Friday night will be a DJ dance party with Jordan Zwicker and his team from Beyond Sound keeping the Langley Events Centre (LEC) arena rocking from 7 to 10 p.m.

The venue will feature a synchronized light wall illuminating to the beat of the music, and airbrushed tattoos, including some special Games design incorporating the Games flag and flame, are available for free from Nina of Tattoos for Now.

Again, on Saturday night, the LEC will be the place to be.

Following the day’s country and western theme for the Games, Saturday will feature a barn dance starring B.C. country music singer Ken McCoy.

“In the horse capital of B.C., these guys are just going to rock the house for the kids,” said Robin, who noted that BC Country Music Association has also helped gather a number CDs to give away from local artists.

The events are closed to the public, but coaches and officials are also invited to attend, Robin explained.

Both events will be chaperoned, and end early enough to get the kids back to their school dorms before 11 p.m. curfew, Robin said.

So why shuttle the kids all over town, from their sports venues, to the lacrosse boxes behind Langley Secondary School where they eat, to LEC where they dance, then to their school dorms?

Robin explained.

“It’s the only place that will hold more than 2,000 kids at one time.” And she expects most of them will be anxious to participate in these festivities.