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Coal Miner Days in Sparwood

Sparwood Coal Miner Days in Sparwood from June 10th to the 13th is a big event for this little town. The whole community gets involved and, judging by the schedule, it’s a really good time!

This is the intense SCMD schedule:

Thursday, June 10th

5:00 pm – 10:00 pm    Sparwood Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament

Friday, June 11th

9:30 am – 5:00 pm  Blue Water Day Activities – RBC @ Royal Bank in Sparwood
4:00 pm – 9:00 pm   Information Booth in Curling Rink
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm  Bike Rodeo – Teck & RCMP – Arena parking lot
4:00 pm – 9:00 pm  Inflatables for Kids – EKCCU & CMD Society – Curling Rink
4:00 pm – 11:30 pm   BBQ sponsored by Sparwood Search & Rescue – behind Curling Rink
5:00 pm – 10:00 pm  Coal Miner Cup Ball Hockey Tournament – Arena
5:00 pm – 9:00 pm  Brewer’s Hardball Tournament – Mountain View
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm  Horseshoes & Bocce Tournaments Registration @ Info Booth
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm  Adult Soap Box Derby Fundraiser
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm   Slo-pitch Tournament – Lions Park & Rec Centre Field
6:00 pm – 12:00 am   Refreshment Gardens & BBQ – CMD Society – Tennis Court
11:00 pm – 11:30 pm   Fire in the Sky – Sparwood Fire Department – Soccer field at Rec Center

Saturday, June 12th

• 8:00 am – 10:00 am     Lions Pancake Breakfast – Overwaitea parking lot
• 8:00 am – 10:00 am     Trial Runs & Registration for Soap Box Derby – Red Cedar Hill
• 8:00 am – 8:00 pm      Slo-pitch Tournament – Lions Park & Rec Centre Field
• 8:00 am – 6:30 pm      Brewer’s Hardball Tournament – Mountain View
• TBA Horseshoes Tournament – CMD Society – Horseshoe Pits
• TBA   Bocce Tournament – CMD Society – Lions Park
• 9:00 am – 8:00 pm      Coal Miner Cup Ball Hockey Tournament – Sparwood Arena
• 10:30 am – 3:30 pm    Beach Volleyball Tournament – Beach Volleyball Court
• 11:00 am – 7:00 pm    Refreshment Gardens & BBQ – CMD Society – Tennis Court
• 11:00 am – 11:45 am   Parade – begins at Overwaitea
• 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm    BBQ hosted by Teck at corner of Red Cedar & Pine Avenue
• 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm    Information Booth in Curling Rink
• 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm    3^rd Annual Street Market – CMD Society – Rec Centre Field
• 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm    Kids Fest – Soccer Field at Recreation Centre
• 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm      Turning Pointe Dancers – Curling Rink
• 1:00 pm – 3: 30 pm     Crib Tournament – Senior’s Centre
• 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm      Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC (Kootenay Trout Hatchery) – BP Canada Energy – soccer field
• 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm      Knights of Columbus Soap Box Derby – Red Cedar Hill
• 2:00 pm – 2:40 pm      Keister Family Fiddlers – Curling Rink
• 4:00 pm – 4:40 pm      Keister Family Fiddlers – Curling Rink Parking Lot
• 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm      3^rd Annual Bed Races – Vipond Fire Protection – Recreation Centre & Pine Avenue
*$500 for 1^st, $300 for 2^nd, $200 for 3^rd, $100 Best Mechanics, $100 Best Costume*
• 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm      SMS Poker Tournament – Recreation Centre Hall
• 9:00 pm – 1:00 am      Cabaret – CMD Society – Curling Rink

Sunday, June 13th

• 8:00 am – 5:30 pm      Slo-pitch Tournament – Lions Park & Rec Centre Field
• 9:00 am – 5:00 pm      Brewer’s Hardball Tournament – Mountain View
• 9:00 am – 12:00 pm    Sparwood Classic 4K/8K Run/Walk – start at Recreation Centre Soccer Field
• 11:00 am – 3:25 pm    Coal Miner Cup Ball Hockey Tournament – Arena
• 11:00 am – 5:00 pm    Refreshment Gardens & BBQ – CMD Society – Tennis Court
• 12:30 pm – 4:30 pm    1^st Annual Demolition Derby – pits across from Titan on Hwy 3

How To Get Involved:

Bed Races $500 1st prize sponsored by Vipond Fire Protection – be sure to enter your team for your chance to win – the registration fee is only $25.
Parade Entry – Download the word document for more information
Food Vendors Wanted – If you are interested in being a food vendor during Sparwood Coal Miner Days please contact Renee MacCormack at 250-425-0021 for more information or download this document.
Volunteer – We need volunteers! Please let Renee know and sign up for an hour or two on Friday, Saturday or Sunday! This event can’t run itself and needs the help of individuals in our community! Contact Renee MacCormack at 250-425-0021.