The Great Cowichan Caper

Join the Community for a Valley-wide celebration, the Great Cowichan Caper, on Sunday, June 6, 2010 at the Cowichan Sportsplex located on Chesterfield Street, Duncan. Fun Race, Car Scavenger Hunt, Seniors Sports Day, Beer Garden and much more!

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Fun Run

Join the fun with a family-oriented 5 km or 8 km off–road run as part of Cowichan Seniors Community Foundation's "The Great Cowichan Caper" fundraising initiative.

Deadline: May 15, 2010.

Registration Fee: $25 which includes a souvenir and meal and beverage ticket. Liability waiver required.

See How to Register for more information on how you can register to participate in the Great Cowichan Caper!

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How Well Do you Know your Valley?

Find out how well you know the Cowichan Valley by registering for this exciting car scavenger hunt as part of Cowichan Seniors Community Foundation's Cowichan Caper fundraiser.

Registration Fee: $100 per car, with teams of up to four people (no more than four people). FUN PRIZES!! Liability waiver required.

Deadline: May 15, 2010.

See How to Register for more information on how you can register to participate in the Great Cowichan Caper Car Scavenger Hunt! Maximum 40 cars (register early!!).

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Seniors Sports Day

  • Relay Races
  • Olympic Torch relay (Scooters, assists okay)
  • Egg & Spoon Race
  • Steeplechase game
  • Other fun activities
  • Children friendly — bring the Family!

Registration Fee: No charge, however, registration is required.
MUST HAVE A BUDDY REGISTERED TO ASSIST YOU ON THE DAY. Liability waiver required.

Deadline: May 15, 2010. Unlimited registrations available. Come rain or shine!

See How to Register for more information on how you can register to participate in the Great Cowichan Caper Seniors' Sports Day Events!

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Additional Activities

  • Entertainment — on Centre Stage next to track
  • Musicians, dancers, choir and band for dancing later in day
  • Food – Concession with hot food and snacks
  • Beer Garden — run by Duncan Daybreak Rotary
  • Vintage Car Parade
  • Expo and display booths
  • BBQ

Venue: under the big tent in the infield Sportsplex track. Loads of fun and excitement come rain or shine!

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How to Register for the Great Cowichan caper

Download registration form (pdf format), complete (don't forget to sign the liability wavers), and return to:

Cowichan Seniors Community Foundation
135 Third St. Duncan, B.C. V9L 1R9

or Phone Cowichan Seniors Community Foundation (250) 715–6481 for more information and registration forms.

Fundraising Target: $20,000 (Seniors Project Award). Also make sure to check out all the other exciting events including live entertainment, seniors' games, a car scavenger hunt, expo, beer garden and BBQ—all from 12:00 to 7:00 p.m. under the big tent in the infield Sportsplex track. More entertainment and dancing from 5:00 pm to 7:00 p.m.

First Aid and security will be onsite. Traffic control attendants will be provided. Food Safe, Liquor license, and Serve It Right in place.

* No dogs allowed as per Cowichan Sportsplex rules and regulations.

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Great Cowichan Caper Schedule

  • Great Cowichan Caper: 12:00 pm–7:00 pm
  • Fun Run: Marshal 12:00 pm –12:45pm. Run Start around track: 1:00 pm
  • Car Scavenger Hunt: Marshal 12:00 pm–1:00 pm Event start in rear parking lot at 1:00 pm
  • Seniors Sports Day Track and In–field area: 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
  • Vintage Car Parade – 2:00–3:00 pm

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