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Snow to Surf 2008 Runs this Sunday

2008-04-16T16:41:00Z

A typical sign of spring arrives this weekend with the 26th running of the Snow to Surf Relay on Sunday April 20th. The relay race stretching from the peak of Mount Washington to Comox Marina traverses much of the valley communities. For anyone hoping to ride in the region this weekend, be sure to note the course seen on this Google Map. Major traffic areas will include forbidden side of the lake, Bevan trails, Cumberland Lake Park Campground, Cumberland Lake Road and other roadways connecting.

Volunteers are still needed so contact the snow to surf committee if you would like to be part of this annual event.

The Big Time Out - Sights and Sounds in Cumberland - Aug 17-19

2007-08-01T17:19:00Z

On August 17, 18 & 19, Cumberland hosts The Big Time Out. Based on the 1 day Cumberland Village Works Festival that delighted 2000 fans on Labour Day in 2005, this 3 day show promises to be the entertainment highlight of the year. The Big Time Out is 3 days on 1 stage and will take place in the Cumberland Village Park, featuring international talent commonly performing in large urban venues like the Commodore Ballroom & Malkin Bowl in Stanley Park.

Friday, August 17th

Friday night's headliner will be Corb Lund. Cumberland has watched Corb's career sky rocket. Not too many years ago he played the Waverley and then returned to the Abbey. Now he headlines the biggest festivals in Canada and is regularly playlisted on CMT and radio stations worldwide. Sharing the bill with Corb are Ridley Bent, Big John Bates and the Voodoo Dolls, The Jimmy Bowskill Band. Your host for the evening is none other than the inimitable Carolyn Mark. The Friday evening concert runs from 5-11pm.

Saturday, August 18th

Saturday runs from 1pm until 1am. Michael Franti & Spearhead return to headline this day. This band is the top indie hip hop / reggae act currently touring the planet and Michael is an ambassador for compassion and sanity in the very disturbing political maelstrom that destroys more of the globe every day. He toured Iraq and played for villagers and soldiers alike. This experience yielded material for Yell Fire! (Spearhead's latest disc) and I Know I'm Not Alone (a film chronicling his time in the Middle East). A highlight of the 2005 performance was certainly the moment when Michael invited Catherine Arnold (then 12 year old Cumberland student) to sing Never Too Late. Catherine had rehearsed this Spearhead song for a school music program and vig schulman (having heard her perform it at a community function months earlier) arranged the duet. Sharing the bill with Spearhead is Sly & Robbie with a 15 piece reggae act coming out of Jamaica for a whirlwind North American tour. Headlining Reggae on the River in California this group features Horace Andy (the voice of Massive Attack) & Taxi. Included is Cherine Anderson (one of Jamaica's prominent contemporary female singers). Also on the Saturday lineup are performances by Mihirangi, Five Alarm Funk, Greenlaw Ave, Noises From The Toolshed, Pascale Picard and hosts Beats Without Borders.

Sunday, August 19th

Xavier Rudd has been added to Sunday's lineup!!

Sunday runs from noon until 11pm and features another full day of stellar entertainment. Sarah Harmer and her band will take the stage in the evening. Sarah has thrilled audiences world wide and is considered to be one of Canada's finest contemporary singer/songwriters. Her Juno awards, media accolades and extensive album sales are only surpassed by her very compelling live performances. The support list includes Hey Ocean, Mother Mother, Spiral Beach, Toby, Beats Without Borders, Los De Abajo and most recently confirmed Xavier Rudd. Xavier is one of the highest profile independent artists currently touring the globe. The awards for his albums and accolades for his performances span continents. His new album “White Moth” is playlisted on discerning radio stations worldwide.

Come visit Cumberland, and enjoy the trails, arts and culture of the Comox Valley as it welcomes these international artists.

For more information check out http://www.cumberlandvillageworks.com/

Royal LePage Snow To Surf Team Relay 2007

2007-03-20T06:53:00Z

As the days get longer and equipment fights for weekly use, thoughts move towards an annual seasonal right of passage to summer.

The Royal LePage Snow to Surf Team Relay.

Now in it's 25th Anniversary Year, the race, set to run Sunday April 29th, brings together teams of 9 for the 7 leg race.

Check out a Google Map of the course

Course Layout

Alpine Skiing: Start near top Whiskey Jack Chairlift on Mount Washington. Skiers will run a set distance up the hill with ski boots on and then put on skis, thus causing a staggered start down the mountain. Approved C.S.A. helmets mandatory. (MUST BE A SKI HELMET, NO CYCLING OR OTHER HELMETS ALLOWED) Maximum ski length 215 cm. Helmets must be done up prior to commencing skiing portion. Failure to do up helmet properly will result in disqualification. TRADITIONAL NONMODIFIED ALPINE EQUIPMENT ONLY. No skiers will be allowed on lift without helmet.
Nordic Skiing:Skiers will follow a track set course approximately 8 km in length. In the event of snow shortages, the skier MUST be available to run a similar course.
Running: (SPONSORED BY EXTREME RUNNERS) Running: Two runners per team will split a 14+ km downhill run (6.8+ km and 6.4 km) on the Strathcona Parkway (aka The Snow to Surf Highway).
Mountain Bike: Riders are required to wear ASTM, ANSI or SNELL approved helmets, ride a mountain bike only and obey the rules of the road. The route will be flagged and is on logging roads and trails. Bike numbers (available at bike check) must be affixed to MTB.
Kayak: (SPONSORED BY COMOX VALLEY KAYAKS) The kayak leg starts at the Courtenay Fish and Game club and finishes at the campground on the Cumberland side of Comox Lake. (about 5 km) Required gear ncludes an approved sea kayak, a 2-ended paddle, a PFD, a bailing device and a 15-meter throw line. We are only allowing enclosed Sea Kayaks this year. They must be 20 inches or wider and no longer than 20 feet. No surf skis this year. Contact kayak@snowtosurf.com for more info.
Road Bike: Riders are required to wear ASTM, ANSI or SNELL approved helmets and obey the rules of the road. The cycling route will follow paved roads and highways. Bike numbers (available at cycle start) must be affixed to bike.
Canoe: Two canoeists will travel in a canoe using single blade paddles and wearing D.O.T. approved life jackets (mandatory) from Courtenay Air Park to Comox Marina Park. Maximum 18’6” canoe length. Course is approximately 5 km.

Team Categories

Open - Minimum Age 19 years
Open Men - all racers male
Open Women - all racers female
Open Mixed - minimum 4 female racers
Masters - Minimum racer age 19, Minimum total age (all racers combined) 350 years
Masters Men - all racers male
Masters Women - all racers female
Masters Mixed - minimum 4 female racers
Grand masters - Minimum racer age 40, Minimum total age (all racers combined) 425 years
Grand Masters Men - all racers male
Grand Masters women - all racers female
Grand Masters mixed - minimum 4 female racers
Great Grand Masters - Minimum racer age 55 yrs, Minimum total age (all racers combined ) 500 years
Open
Military - All racers must belong to CF Regular or Reserve A, B, or C
Open - minimum racer age 19
Masters - minimum total racer age (all racers combined) 350 years
The Junior Event - Minimum racer age 14, maximum racer age 18 as of December 31, 2007
Junior Male - all racers male
Junior Female - all racers female
Junior Mixed - minimum 4 female racers
Missing Members - Minimum racer age 19
OPEN - minimum of four racers

The race is a relay competition with a wrist band being passed from team member to team member. NOTE: The band must be visible at all times for course marshals recording team members passing through various checkpoints throughout the course. Failure to produce band during course of the race may result in team disqualification. Each team member will wear the team’s number. Failure to turn in wrist band at race finish will result in loss of complimentary beer tickets and possible disqualification.

The Comox Valley Snow to Surf Society reserves the right to make changes to the course or the rules if deemed necessary. It is the responsibility of all team members to familiarize themselves with the race course and the rules.

Registration Fees

Payments postmarked before March 29, 2007:
$333.00 per Adult team (all racers min age 19 by April 22, 2007)
$270.00 per Junior Event team (all racers min age 14/max 18 by December 31, 2007)

Payments postmarked after March 29, 2007:
$405.00 per Adult team (all racers min age 19 by April 22, 2007)
$342.00 per Junior Event team (all racers min age 14/max 18 by December 31, 2007)

Registration is limited to first 150 teams for adult categories, and the first 50 teams for the Junior categories, first come first served. Registration is not complete until payment is received.

ENTRY FEE INCLUDES: 9 race shirts, 9 entries into Pre-Race Social,
9 complimentary beer tickets per adult team, 9 beverage tickets per Junior team (at race finish).

All entries will be processed in order payments are received BY MAIL.

Team entries are processed in order payment is received. Registration limited to first 150 Adult teams and first 50 Junior Event teams, first come first served. Registration can be completed now through their online form.

For complete information, additional maps and to sign-up, Check out the Snow to Surf website at www.snowtosurf.com