Aug 7, Footraces & Bingo
Aug 8, Semiahmoo Cup
Aug 8, Ladies Golf
Aug 8, Parent/Grandparent & Child Tournament
Aug 9, Sandcastle Contest
Aug 9, Parent/Grandparent & Child Tournament
Aug 10, Bullhead Derby
Aug 14, Footraces & Pentathlon
Aug 15, Sailing Regatta and BBQ
Aug 16, Kids Triathlon
Aug 16, Mens & Ladies Doubles Tournament

Week 7
Sand, Splash, and a Blast

The sun’s setting a little earlier these days, but there’s just as much CBSC action to soak up – don’t worry, there are still two incredible weeks of summer fun left! It’s Bingo tonight (click-ity-click, 66!), plus the Semiahmoo Cup, Ladies’ Golf, the Parent and Child Tennis Tournament, and the Sandcastle Contest – and that’s just this weekend.

Check out photos from last week’s Competitive Artistic Swim Exhibition, the Alumni Water Polo game, and more.

See you at Bingo tonight!

SWIMMING

Kids Triathlon, August 16th 8:30am
Open to age groups 9-10, 11-12, and 13-15 (age as of Dec. 31st). Registration is now open on ActiveNet and closes August 14th. Visit the Tri webpage for more event information. Questions, or interested in volunteering as a course marshal? Email triathlon@cbswimclub.ca

Provincials
Good luck to our 5 Water Polo teams, 4 Art Swim teams and 31 swimmers heading to Kamloops for BCSSA Provincials this year!
Go CBSC!!

August Tanker Swim, Aug 23rd
The Tanker Swim takes place at the tanks at The Point on Sunday, August 23 at 9am. Eligible tankers in lessons will be contacted through their swim coach with a letter handed out in class. If your child is in Strokers 1 or higher, has never swum the tank, and wants to participate, let their coach know right away. The required form is due by 2pm on Friday, August 14.

August Gala Sign Up, Aug 23rd
The Swim Gala takes place at the club pool, immediately following the Tanker Swim.

Sign up on the bulletin board outside the Clubhouse during regular office hours. Sign-up deadline is 3pm on Monday, August 17 for all individual races (except Events 53 and 54) and all parent-child relays. Deck entries are allowed only for Adult Relays and the Half Mile Swim, until 11am on Gala Day. Events 53 and 54 close immediately following Event 48.

Full Gala details and rules are posted at the clubhouse.

TENNIS

Intergenerational Pickleball Social, August 15th
A just-for-fun pickleball social for kids and their parents, grandparents or favourite adults. Email the office to register your team. Fee is $20/team
(9-12 years) 10am-12pm
(13-15 years) 12-2pm

Men’s and Ladies’ Tennis Tournament, Aug 16th
Sign up on ActiveNet by 8pm Friday, August 14th. No partner required! Partners are randomly assigned and switched each round robin, with top individual players moving on. All levels are welcome. Must be a current CBSC member.
Ladies’ 11am-1pm
Men’s 1-3pm

Youth Drop-In, August 17th 7-8:30pm
Special girls only section on courts 3 & 4 with pickleball, castle and our female coaches! Regular drop-in on courts 1 & 2.

Reminder
Next week is the Kids’ August Singles and Doubles Tournament. There are no regular classes the week of August 17th – 21st, except Red Ball 4/5 and adult classes.

Sign-up deadline is Friday Aug 14th, at 5pm. There’s no ActiveNet sign up this year, please sign up in the binder beside the Pro Shop.

SAILING

Youth and Adult Racing
New Sailing Course added for week 7! Want to sharpen your sailing and racing skills before the August Regatta this weekend? If you were born in 2013 or earlier, this new 1 week course is for you. Enjoy the water and put your tactics to the test in a fun racing environment. Sign up with a friend or family member. Adults and youth both welcome. See ActiveNet for details, or connect with the office to register.

Sailing Regatta, BBQ & Sailing Awards Ceremony, Aug 15th
Get ready for the CBSC August Regatta! Join your coaches, fellow sailors, and paddleboarders at the Tank to test your skills, connect with the club community, and enjoy a fantastic day on the water. We have races tailored for everyone – from beginners and advanced racers to families and adults. After the final whistle, head over to the CBSC Pool for a BBQ, pool party and the official trophy presentations.

Register for your race and purchase your BBQ ticket on ActiveNet! The cost for the BBQ is $11 and includes a burger, chips and a drink.

Regatta Times
Senior Race (ages 13-17) – 9:30am
Chutes and Wires (ages 12+) – 10:45am
Family Race (ages 9+ with a parent/grandparent) – 12pm
Junior Race (ages 9-12) – 1:15pm
Open Race (ages 10+) – 2:45pm

Jr SUP (ages 9-12) – 11am
Open SUP (ages 13+) – 12pm

EVENTS & HAPPENINGS

BINGO, Friday, August 7th
Tonight is BINGO! Head to Alexandra Park right after footraces. Bring a blanket, and don’t forget cash for the concession and bingo cards ($2 each).

Semiahmoo Cup, August 8th 9am
Come cheer on CBSC as we race the WRASA Killer Guppies this Saturday morning. This fun race starts with a swim at the tank, then a run through Blackie Spit, ending with laps in the CBSC pool. Our heated rivalry dates back to 1922!

Sandcastle Contest, August 9th
One of the most fun family events of the summer is back! Grab your shovels, round up your best ideas, and join us on the front beach just north of the end of Beecher Street.

9:30am – Registration (onsite)
10:00am – Digging begins
11:30am – Awards

All ages, all skill levels – from the ambitious multi-tower fortress to the very enthusiastic pile of sand. We’ll see you on the beach!

Bullhead Derby, August 10th 6pm
Bring your fishing rod to the pier for our second Bullhead Derby of the summer! Whether you’re hoping to reel in the biggest catch or just enjoy the fun, it’s an event you won’t want to miss.

Pentathlon, August 14th
The last Pentathlon of the summer is August 14th and is free for ages 8 – 12 (must be 8 as of August 31). Must be a strong swimmer and comfortable in the ocean. Be prepared to swim, run, and get messy, depending on the theme of the day!

Pre-registration is required, through ActiveNet or the office. The deadline for registering is 2pm on Thursday, August 13th.

Sally’s Shaker, Aug 18th 6-7pm
This fun free event, also known as the Tennis Court Dance, is open to all kids under 7. Dress up in your favourite party clothes and join Rhys and a special guest on the tennis courts for “Sally’s Shaker”. Have a great time dancing, then finish with a treat! To help us with planning, please register by 10am on Monday, August 17 through ActiveNet or through the office in person or email.

VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT

A huge shout out to everyone who hauls, sets up, and packs down tents for swim, water polo, and artistic swimming, and to the volunteers who cover timing shifts and stroke and turn – none of those meets happen without you.

Thanks as well to the crews running our second-half-of-summer events, like last week’s men’s golf (Kevin Estabrooks) and July/August Bingo (Grant Conroy, Graham and Chris Brewster). We appreciate you!

Good luck to everyone headed to Provincials next week! See you at Footraces and Bingo tonight!

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