NORTH ISLAND LOGGER SPORTS

• Heritage sport of Northern Vancouver Island

• World class Logging Sports attracting international competitors.

• Largest prize package and most events Logger Sports in Canada

• Most family orientated Logger Sports with competitions  for Youth (8-11), Teens (12-15), Novice, intermediate, Ladies, Professional (Open) and locals only "Best in the Bush" Competition

2009 Logger Sports prize package distribution:

The preceding chart shows that Canadian competitors are some of the best in the World

SUMMER SALMON SIZZLER

• Competitions and displays featuring our fishing and sea food industry

• Barbequed and baked competitions featuring amateurs and pros

• Oyster appetizer competition by local restaurants, Bars and Grills chefs

• Displays featuring both the Wild and Aquaculture industries

• Barbequed salmon meals for the public

SUPPORT OF THE COMMUNITY AND BUSINESSES

Because the local businesses support the Salmon Festival it is our policy to purchase goods or services locally and if possible, from a sponsor.  This year we purchased $61,848.94 worth of goods and services from local businesses.

Where possible the Festival hires or makes donation to community groups or individuals to assist us in delivering our programs.  These donations to community groups provide them with much needed funds to carry out their charitable programs. in 2009  we paid or donated $27,128.17 to the following for those services. 

The Festival not only provides financial assistance to community groups, but it is our policy to provide our assets free and assist with the delivery and set-up of those items.  This year the Salmon Festival assisted 32 community organizations through the use of our assets.  Each time we assist a community group they save rental, building or storage costs, allowing more funds to go toward their charitable endeavor.  The value of this support for 2009 was $21,815.00. 

ASSISTED GROUPS IN 2009

SUPPORT FROM THE COMMUNITY

Donations of cash, and value of goods services and labour totaled $149,640.17, which was 56% of our income in 2009

Government grants provided $56,000.00 or 27% of our income.

The remaining 17% comes from entry fees, registration, bars, etc

ECONOMIC IMPACT

The economic impact provided by the Salmon Festival for the City of Campbell River is just over $500,000.00