Kaslo Logger Sports
In June of 2009, the Kaslo Logger Sports entry was picked as a BC finalist in the Canadian TSN-Kraft Celebration Tour. The excitement and support built to a climax right up to the day when people could vote online to choose Kaslo as the winning community in the province. It was a tense time...and finally the word was out, Kaslo won! $25,000! What a boost for logger sports and Kaslo community pride. On August 22, 2009 TSN hosted a special edition of SPORTSCENTRE live from Kaslo, where they presented the cheque. The day was filled with sporting games, craft booths, kids races, a BBQ and more. Everyone celebrated and a good time was had by all.
The $25,000 will be used to develop and improve the Vimy Park logger sports grounds. Projects include permanent bleachers, an administration and storage building as well as improved concession stands. Further plans include replacement of the 100´ tree climbing poles, and to upgrade the log rolling pond. Once the ground improvements are complete this spectacular lakeside setting will be suitable for many other outdoor events such as music concerts, plays and summer markets. Way to go, Kaslo!
