On June 12, the Sparwood Knights of Columbus hosted their annual soapbox derby as part of Coal Miner Days. The soapbox derby is one of the weekend’s most popular events, and with 71 entries, it was one of the busiest.
This event is always very special because of the children who participate. The soapbox derby is all about kids having fun.
Adult soapbox derby fundraiser
The Sparwood Knights of Columbus also hosted their second annual adult soapbox derby on Friday, June 10 as a fundraiser for the Sparwood Water Spray Park. This event raised over $5,000.
Trophies were awarded to:
Overall Winner - Knights of Columbus-Sparwood - Gene von Matt (driver)
Team raising highest dollars in pledges - Sparwood Lions Club
Congratulations to the five adult teams who entered - Sparwood Lions Club, Cummins Creek Containers, Cummins Western Canada, Elk Valley Precision & Cab, and Sparwood Knights of Columbus.
Everyone had a blast acting like kids again!
Kids soapbox derby top winners and their
sponsors:
First place – Allison Liebe, RW Hot Shot Service
Second place – Aaron Wilbern, Mountain Mechanical Service
Third place – Brennen Kropodra, Finning
Fourth place – Josh Matt, Sparwood Knights of Columbus
Best paint job – Liam Knott, SMS Equipment - Social Club
Best costume – Nicole Klein, East Kootenay Community Credit Union
Best car design – Nathan Jefferey, Cheryl and Ken Jefferey
Most sportsman-like– Tianna Lindley, Columbia Industries