Stihl Timbersports Canadian Championships coming to Kelowna

Grab your plaid clothing and earplugs – the 2024 Stihl Timbersports Canadian Championships are coming to Kelowna.

“The axe-tion” packed weekend will be at Prospera Place Aug. 17-18, bringing the best Canadian logging sports athletes under one roof.

Competitors will be vying for a national championship and an opportunity to represent Canada at the world championships. The weekend will start with a Saturday full of pro-division athletes clashing in several individual competitions, including underhand chop, stock saw, single buck, springboard and standing block chop.

Returning national champion Ben Cumberland will defend his title against several skilled athletes, such as former world champion Stirling Hart.

To begin the second and final day of action, the pros will return to compete in the Hot Saw Showdown.

“Quite possibly the loudest and most intense sporting competition. Be sure to bring your earplugs,” reads the Stihl website.

After the showdown, the women’s championship will take to the stage and showcase four disciplines.

Quebec’s Stephanie Naud will defend her title against Canada’s best, including BC's Andrea Hand and Ally Briscoe, the current world record holder for single buck saw.

Tickets for the weekend event go on sale this Friday at 10 am online at this link.