5847 Chesterfield Avenue
Duncan, B.C. V9L 3M3
Phone: 250-746-5666
Fax: 250-746-5682
October 28, 2004
Show & Shine organizers gathered at Country Grocer in Duncan to present the Cowichan Sportsplex with a contribution of $3100 today. The Sportsplex was one of a handful of community organizations including Cowichan Field Hockey, Cowichan Valley Lacrosse, Duncan Christian School and the Basket Society that received proceeds from this popular event held at the Sportsplex in August. Country Grocer recently contributed $37,500 towards the lacrosse box - now that's community support!
October 5, 2004
The Roadrunners have been long-time supporters of the Sportsplex and they stepped up to the plate once again with a $2000 donation - proceeds from their 10 week running clinic earlier in the year. Thank you Roadrunners!
October 1, 2004
Weyerhaeuser, the Sportsplex's newest Legacy Sponsor (lacrosse box) hand delivered $75,000 today. The funds will go towards completion of the lacrosse box and other site development. "Weyerhaeuser is extremely proud to make a contribution to the Sportsplex," said Jason Kearns, Manager of the Chemainus mill. "Not only will the facility contribute to the health and wellness of our community, it will also create economic benefits by attracting major sporting events."
September 2004 - News Leader
A Riel good time was had by all fans of Red River-style fiddling and jiggling during the weekend's first Metis Fiddle Fever Festival in Duncan. An enthusiastic and dedicated group of volunteers have organized the event and have generously pledged the proceeds towards further development at the Sportsplex. Thank you!
August 22, 2004 - Pictorial
Don MacKay says he's indebted to the Cowichan Sportsplex for his new lease on life. In less than a year, the 57-year old retiree has shed more than 120 pounds thanks to a committed walking regime and improved diet. "The Sportsplex saved my life," says MacKay, beaming at the dozen or so other early-morning walkers and joggers circling the track.
August 2004 - Business Examiner
Cowichan Tribes is hoping to shore up its bid for the 2008 North American Indigenous Games with a $72,500 commitment to support a clubhouse and promotional video for the Cowichan Sportsplex. $5000 will go into general funds and the remainder will pay for the planning stages and architectural drawings for a clubhouse that will become the focal point of the Sportsplex for the 2008 games and into the future.
July 10, 2004
On July 10, 2004 at the 12 Hour Relay, a special ribbon cutting ceremony took place. The Rotary Club of Duncan was recognized for their contributions of over $100,000 to the Sportsplex and were awarded the Legacy Sponsorship for the track and field facility. The financial support and the personal commitment of these Rotarians have been a lifeline for the Sportsplex since 1996.
The track's popularity is growing each day. Hundreds of people come to walk and run, enjoying the safe, clean, green surroundings at the Sportsplex. People, whether casual or competitive, enjoy being part of this supportive environment, appreciate the softness of the rubber surface on their joints, and are able to accurately track their times and distances around the 400 metre track.
July 2004
On behalf of CIBC, Joe Oudaimy and Robert Dluhosh from the Duncan Branch announced their commitment of $25,000 towards further development at the Sportpslex. This along with a past donation of $6000 brings CIBC's contributions to $31,000! Thank you!
June 2004
This local manufacturer of woodstoves and gas fireplaces, has joined the ranks of major sponsors with a 5 year $50,000 sponsorship of what will be known as the Pacific Energy 12 Hour Relay starting in 2005. Pacific Energy believes their company name and enthusiasm fits the high energy nature of this annual local event and is looking forward to working with the existing event sponsors who have contributed to the events huge success in past years.
May 2004
The Municipality of North Cowichan continues to lead the way in funding further development at the Cowichan Sportsplex with their recent contribution of $20,000 in support of the Cowichan Valley Lacrosse Association and the construction of the valley's only lacrosse box. This brings their total contributions to well over $500,000 since 1996 when the Chesterfield Sports Society was formed.
April 2004
The Kiwanis Club of Duncan install their sign on the new and very secure storage building at the Cowichan Sportsplex. They contributed $10,000 to the project after a rash of thefts at the Sportsplex last year.
April 2004 - The Pictorial
Duncan council is challenging other local governments to meet or beat its $50,000 grant to the Cowichan Sportsplex.
The city's one-time grant, announced Monday, is the largest in Duncan's history.
April 2004 - Cowichan Valley Citizen
Along with a number of other Cowichan projects, the Cowichan Sportsplex is in line to benefit from the Federal Softwood Industry Community Economic Adjustment Initiative, a program designed to dole out some $110 million to Canadian communities impacted by the ongoing softwood lumber dispute.
At an announcement on the Sportsplex's track, Joanna Winter, general manager of FutureCorp Cowichan said that the Sportsplex is among six Cowichan projects to receive funding totaling over $3 million. The Sportsplex's share amounts to $480,000.
The Sportsplex will create over $2.2 million in economic spin-off annually as a result of tournaments, training camps and other special events.
April 2004 - Cowichan Valley Citizen
The Cowichan Sportsplex supporters can uncross their fingers as the Duncan Rotary Club has come up with $17,000 to help with the construction of the facility's lacrosse box.
The Rotary Club raised the money at a recent dinner auction last month and its members presented a cheque to the Society and the Cowichan Valley Lacrosse Association.
News Release - March 15, 2004
DUNCAN – The Canada-BC Infrastructure Program has announced funding of $874,666 towards construction of a multi-use artificial field hockey facility at the Cowichan Sportsplex which will be Vancouver Island’s finest said Chesterfield Sports Society President Jim Kocurek.
“These funds will be added to the $440,000 “Project Turf” fund that has been raised locally to build a $1.3 million field hockey pitch here in the Cowichan Valley,” said Kocurek.
At a gala reception on Friday night Sportsplex supporters felt the shockwave as MLA Graham Bruce made this announcement and they realized that this would make their dream of having an artificial field a reality.
“The proposed water-based turf field is the best surface for the sport of field hockey,” said Gillian Braun Cowichan Field Hockey Representative and coach of BC’s provincial girls highschool champs for 2003. “It is a superior surface to the sand-based turf fields at Uvic and comparable to the Lower Mainland’s UBC and Crofton House surfaces. The artificial grass blades are shorter than the fields recently built at Uvic, which are perfect for soccer and football but too long for field hockey.”
“This will give our local players the competitive edge we need to become the epicenter of field hockey in Canada,” continued Braun. “We already supply the highest number of players per capita to provincial and national level teams so you can imagine what we will be able to do with our own training facility here at home.”
This new facility will elevate the Cowichan Sportsplex from a top quality local sports facility to a provincial and national level field hockey destination. The valley’s mild climate will attract year-round interest and the cost of lodging and reduced transportation issues for players to and from the field will make this a very attractive venue for tournaments and training camps that have historically been hosted in the lower mainland.
The field hockey facility is the third major phase of construction at the Sportsplex. In 2000 the finishing touches were put on the 8-lane rubberized track and field facility, construction of the Cowichan Valley’s only lacrosse box is now underway and future development includes three ball diamonds, two additional grass sports fields, playgrounds, nature area and a clubhouse.
The Chesterfield Sports Society, established in 1996, is committed to developing and managing the Cowichan Sportsplex, a 29-acre outdoor recreation facility for sports and other community events. Our goal is to provide healthy activities, build community pride, promote tourism and become a major economic generator in the region.
Stu Pitts Challenge
$75,000 - Just announced Feb 14, 2004 - Island Savings Credit Union and Peter Baljet GM
$75,000 - Grant McKinnon & Family
$75,000 - Pat Carson & Family
January 2003
The Cowichan Sportsplex is once again the recipient of a very generous anonymous donation of $50,000. This anonymous benefactor has now contributed $250,000 bringing the “Project Turf” total to almost $438,000.
These funds will be used to construct an artificial field hockey facility at the Cowichan Sportsplex...a home pitch for the Cowichan Field Hockey Association, which has been the impetus behind the creation and growth of the “Project Turf” fund and the development of a very successful Junior program resulting in a high turn-out of provincial, national, international and olympic level players.
Other funds are being applied for through the Canada / BC Infrastructure Program for the balance of the $1.8 million project. Support of this application has been received from the Municipality of North Cowichan.
The $1.8 million project includes site preparation, drainage, lighting, fencing, driveway relocation, bleachers, covered player and officials benches, irrigation and of course the actual water-based artificial turf surface. Although the capital expenditure is substantial, the maintenance expenses will be very low and usage will be high especially during the winter months when grass fields are closed due to inclement weather. This facility will be enjoyed by field hockey, soccer, lacrosse and other sports.
Highland Dancing, Fiddle Performances,
Performances by the "Smiley Cousins", and "Rattle the Bag"
Royal Candian Legion Flag Raising Ceremony at 12 noon
Canadian Airforce Buffalo Fly-past
Canada's Birthday Cake
Children's Bicycle Decorating Contest, Sponsored by Van Isle Insurance
Local Athlete Recognition
Baby Smile Photo Contest
Mini Parade around the track
Field Hockey, Soccer, Golf, Archery, Mini Golf Croquet, Lacrosse, Rowing,
Dog Agility, Cycling, Kung Fu
Collectibles Car Display
Mini Farmer's Market and Food Vendors
Participation by the Girl Guides, Boy Scouts, Duncan Fire Department, Cowichan
Community Centre, RCMP, Big Brothers & Big Sisters, Shriners Clowns,
Khowutzun Cultural Centre and more...
Admission and all activities are free to those who attend
this fun family celebration.
If you would like to participate...provide a display, volunteer your time,
offer an activity, please...email
the Sportsplex today!
October 2002
Construction began in October 2002. The site has been prepared and is now to the "preload stage". It will compact for 3 months, the gravel pre-load will be removed, concrete will be poured, and the boards erected in the spring of 2003.
Thank you to Cowichan Valley Lacrosse Association for their contribution to this project.
You may send any questions or comments using our contact page.
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