CAMPBELL RIVER SALMON FESTIVAL'S    NORTH ISLAND    LOGGER SPORTS (OUR HERITAGE SPORT)  August 6 to 8  at Nunns Creek Park 16th Ave. Campbell River, B.C. Canada   The North Island Logger Sports Show At Campbell River is the place to go To see the loggers cut the blocks In a race against the timers clocks Or climb the spar tree to the top And try to do the springboard chop Many will try to take first place In the axe throw and choker race And some will try their birling skill And get wet when they take a spill Then to add a little flare With power saws they'll carve a chair    So come and see them give it a go At the 2010 Logger Sports Show         -Jim Lilburn-

	CAMPBELL RIVER SALMON FESTIVAL'S NORTH ISLAND LOGGING SPORTS OUR  HERITAGE SPORT   AUGUST 6 to 8, 2009 NUNNS CREEK PARK
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Historically, logging has been the prime resource based industry for the coastal

areas of British Columbia.  From the days of hand logging, bulls, horses and steam machinery, to today’s use of grapple yarders, self loaders and helicopters, the

industry has seen many changes.  Throughout these changes, the one thing that

has remained constant, is the loggers getting together to show off their skills in

friendly competitions.

Today, nearly every major logging community has these competitions,

which have become known as “Loggers Sports“ and Campbell River is no exception.  Since Campbell River is the major center for the logging industry

on Northern Vancouver Island and the many coastal islands and inlets, it is

only natural that Logging Sports Competitions became a major event in the community.

Logging Sports are not just competitions amongst loggers, but they provide the opportunity to depict the heritage of the North Island by incorporating entertaining events that show both past and present logging practices.  Events like axe throwing, tree climbing, spring board chops, log rolling, hand bucking and high speed power saw cutting never cease to amaze the crowds at these competitions

In fact, Logging Sports has become so popular, that TSN and OLN Television networks have a STIHL Lumberjack Competition Series that airs in US & Canada. The “North Island Logger Sports” was featured  on those networks in 2000, 2006 & 2007.  “A Channel”, “CH” and “CTV” routinely cover the North Island Logger Sports their news and sports broadcasts.  In 2006 and 2008 we were able to host the most prestigious Logging Sports event in Canada, "the Canadian East West Logging Sports Challenge". Here Ontario, Quebec and Maritime Loggers competed against Alberta and British Columbia loggers to determine who are the best, East or West.  The West won both the competitions we hosted.

For 2010, “North Island Logging Sports” will feature 2 World Championship and 7 Canadian Championships, along with 31 other Open, Intermediate, Novice, ladies, Youth and Teen events.  International and local loggers will be competing for part of the $32,000.00 prize package at this World Class Loggers Sports Competition.  This show is the largest Logging Sports Competition in Canada and is definitely one event you don’t want to miss, whether you are a competitor or spectator.

For 2010 schedule scroll down.  NOTE: The events are not run in the order shown

For 2009 winners scroll down to end of this section.

For application and prize structure click here: Application Page.