Archive for September, 2009

Entrance Sign of Grey Road #30

Thursday, September 24th, 2009

Work is under way to maintain the entrace sign at the lower entrace to the Club. This spring is was discovered that the posts were beginning to rot at the road level and into the existing planter boxes. Club staff has begun to remove the planter boxes and cutting away the rot. Now we are pouring proper foundations for the posts, keeping them above the area where rot can set in. Once this work is completed we will be sprucing up the sign with a fresh coat of stain and a general clean up.

Check out the pictures below:

Pouring concrete at middle postsMaking sure the saddles are in placeFilling up with concrete

Now hiring

Thursday, September 24th, 2009

Check out the employment section of our webiste to see what positions are available at the Club this season.

To submit a resume please email employment@beavervalley.ca

Staff pre-season get together

Thursday, September 24th, 2009

Some of our staff got together last night for a pre-season social at the Keg.

Only 79 days until we open!

Check out our facebook site for photos.

BVSC on facebook

A beautiful day for a race….

Sunday, September 6th, 2009
Those that braved the Big Dog Climb 3  The crew creating some beautiful bracelets  L'il Tykes Bike
Over 150 members signed up to participate in today’s activities. A successful fundraiser for the Beach House! Here are a few photos from the activities. To see more visit our facebook page.
 

BV’s Amazing Race details- 2 DAYS LEFT TO PURCHASE TICKETS!

Tuesday, September 1st, 2009

Sunday September 6th

 

Ticket deadline is THURSDAY SEPT. 3rd at 12:00pm so you need to buy tickets online now at  www.bvsc.com  - log in as a member with your email, and click on the event or call the club office at 519-986-2520. See attached activity list to help plan your day and pack your equipment.  After purchasing your tickets, pick up your passport on Saturday at the swimming hole from 1-3pm or Sunday from 9-10:30am. Then the fun begins!

 

This amazing race is a ‘pace your own race’ type of event.  There are no set start times, although groups will be forming Sunday at the swimming hole after 10:00 am as people get ready to go out on their chosen route and activity.  We have hiking, biking (both road and mountain bike), walking, running routes laid out for you.  You choose which ones you would like to do, and you set your own pace.  You will have a passport to stamp at each activity to show that you did the route.  Passports will be collected at the swimming hole at 3:30pm, so you have ALL DAY!  Bring all your gear with you in the morning, and don’t forget your lunch!  There will be lots for the kids to do if you choose to spend your afternoon at the swimming hole.  And don’t forget the ducky race hosted by the Tennis Club in the later afternoon. 

 

Even if you don’t plan to do the ‘race’ activities – plan to join us on the deck for the Corn Roast Dinner and Music.  Cash Bar.   

 

Ticket prices are $40.00 for adults, $20.00 for children 4-11 years, children under 4 are Free! Ticket prices include a great corn roast dinner, entertainment and a donation to help build the Beach House in Beaver South.

 

Above all, make sure you come prepared to have a GREAT TIME!  Buy your tickets today!

 

Activities List:

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Corn husking

Husk 3 corn at the clubhouse to help Keith get ready for our corn roast tonight.  Stamp your card at the deck

Beautiful Bracelets

Bead or gimp a bracelet at the swimming hole.  Stamp your passport at the swimming hole.

Here minnow, minnow!

Catch a minnow in a net (then let him go!)  Stamp your passport at the river

Gooooaaaaalllllllll!

Manoeuvre your soccer ball between the pylons and score a goal.  Game closes at 3 pm.  Stamp at the tennis courts

Race a ducky

Buy your “ducky(s)” at the Beaver River Tennis Club for the annual ‘RUBBER DUCKY RACES’ later in the day.  Cash prizes!
Races will start approx. 3:30 pm at the swimming hole……………buy early - the numbers for each race sell very quickly.  Stamp your card at the tennis courts.

Put on sunscreen

Put your favourite on at the start of the day and stamp your card at the river.  Good for you!!

Draw a beaver

Show your artistic side!  All artwork will be on display at the corn roast!  Stamp at the river.

3 legged obstacle course

Go to Bob Henderson’s chalet (first on left after crossing the bridge), tie yourself up to your buddy and off you go a crazy 3-legged journey!  Stamp your card at the river.

Get cool in the “pool”!

Enjoy a swim in the river and stamp your card. 

Jump off the bridge

For those who like a thrill, take a leap off the bridge.   (at your own risk)  Stamp your card at the river.

Meet a new friend

Meet someone new, young or old, and put their name on your card.  What interesting fact did you find out about them?

Buy a 50/50 draw ticket

Some lucky ticket holder will cash out with 50% of the pot for the day, with proceeds going to help build the beach house

Join the round robin tennis social

If you like TENNIS, why not have the kids participate in Sunday’s free Junior Clinic from 10-11am, followed by the Adult Tennis Social from 11am to 3pm. 
This is a fun get together of “not too competitive” tennis for all ability levels. 
Non-members are welcome ($5 guest fee) at the Beaver River Tennis & Social Club and includes a delicious lunch & drinks !
Just brink a racquet, sunscreen and a folding chair.

100 yard closest to the pin

How accurate is your GOLF game ? 
Bring your 100 yard club(s) and ’shoot for the loot’, hosted by the Beaver River Tennis Club. 
Purchase balls at the tennis courts, cash prizes for the lucky shooters ! 
Starts approx. 4:30 pm south of the tennis courts, by the “3 chalets on the river”.

Road run

Run out of the lower gates, turn right and enjoy a scenic jog to the hydro station (or further) and back.  Don’t forget to wave to the swans! (from a distance)

Trail run/hike 1

Trek or run up the Beaver Trail, left on Mary B’s lane and follow it to Beaver south, take the trail along the bottom to boomer, and climb up to meet the lazy loop, and follow it back to the river

Uphill hike on the Bruce Trail (Family friendly), steep sections

Take the Bruce trail hike opposite the gates to BV, it will take you up a steep, rocky climb through beautiful forest to the grey road 13 and back again.  Watch for deer!

Run with MT at 10am (experienced distance runners)

MT Meikle will be running hills and she wants company!  She is leaving from the swimming hole along the lower valley road to Graham’s hill, the gravel step sister to Bowles Hill.  At the top there will be a nice paved cruise back to Bowles down to bottom and back to the club. This run is for experienced distance runners (duh!) who like to sweat!  

L’il Tykes Hike

Hike up to the ski school bell, on the hill between the triple chair and the quad, and ring that bell

Valley cruiser (mountain bike or hybrid recommended)

Take a ride along the lower valley road.  One route takes you out and back, at your choice of distance (stamp at hydro station) or go out to end, turn right on east back line, right again on Grey Rd 32, right again on Grey Rd. 30 (Bowles Rd.), (stamp at top of Bowles hill) and ride down and back to the club.  (Note, Lower Valley and East Back Line are packed gravel, Grey Rd. 32 and 30 are paved.)

Li’l Tykes Bike

We have set up a course for junior riders in the parking lot with twists and turns, and little bumps for little riders

Intermediate bike course - The Valley Loop!

For kids who can like a little more challenge, ride up Beaver Trail to Edgewood, turn right go to the end and go off road down the lazy loop, around Matt’s meadow, past the clubhouse to the quad and take Pioneer drive back to the tennis courts.  Do 1 or more loops! 

Big Dog Climb 1 (definitely for mountain bikes!)

Can you ride up lazy loop to the top of the triple?  The next part is a bumpy ride across the top to True North and back down to Pioneer drive to the river for a dip.  Stamp at the top of triple

Big Dog Climb 2 (definitely for mountain bikes!)

For experienced riders, ride through Kimberley and turn left on Grey Rd 7.  Immediately turn left again on 7A.  It’s a grind but then its smooth sailing as you ride out to 7th Line, turn left and continue through Hutchison’s Corners to Bowles Bluff Road, turn left and cruise down Bowles and back to the parking lot.

Big Dog Climb 3 “THE Biggest Dog of them all!”(yes, mountain bikes again, and yes, be a gutsy experienced rider with tree trunk thighs) (This is a special request of the Beardsall Boys, join them if you dare!)

For those who love punishment, the BIGGEST DOG takes you through Kimberley, and then takes the right turn at Side road 7B.  Now get ready to use your granny gears!  Up you go, all the way.  When and if you get to the top, turn left and follow the dirt road to 3rd Line A, turn right and follow that along to a right turn onto Artemisia/Euphrasia town line.  This will take you back to Grey Road 13 and smooth sailing downhill to Grey Road 30, turn left and follow the road back to the gates at Beaver Valley.  Way to go, bragging rights are yours all day!

Le Tour de Beav   “Mountain Etage” (road bikes recommended) 58km, 2 - 2.5 hrs

Starts at the gates by going left on Grey Rd 30, followed by a right turn and a long slow climb up Grey Rd 13 to Top O’ the Rock.  Stamp your passport and continue on through Eugenia turning left on 8th Concession.  Follow the road to #2, then left for a long scenic ride past Kolopore to Ravenna.  Turn left on 119 and enjoy a beautiful view of the valley as you cruise back to 13.  Turn left again and you’re on the home stretch back through Kimberley, turning right on Grey rd 30 back to the gates again.

Le Tour de Beav   “Sprint Etage” (road bikes recommended) 40 +km, 1.5 hrs+

A flatter route and you choose the distance.  Go out and back on Grey Rd 13.  Stamp your passport at Heathcote (approx 20km out)

Le Tour de Beav “Rider’s choice”

You know where you love to ride, so you pick the route!  Just remember to stamp your passport at Top o the Rock, Heathcote, or the Top of Bowles Road.  Allez, allez!

Please note:  Safety is the responsibility of the individual or parent/guardian of.  Activities are not monitored or supervised by Beaver Valley Ski Club, Beaver River Tennis Club, or the organizing committee.  Please play within your limits, obey all road laws, and have a safe and fun day!