Gold Panning Championships
Welcome All Gold Panners Worldwide...
2010 Fraser River Gold Panning Championships
Hosted by "Yukon Dan"!
Held at Yale Campground
Saturday August 28th & Sunday August 29th 2010
Friday August 27th Metal Detecting Competition
Yale Campground is located 18 kms north of Hope on highway #1, beside Emory creek campground on the Fraser River.
All campsites are large enough for RV's however only 10 have water & electricity hookups at Yale Campground ONLY. First to reserve gets choice of availability.
Yale Campground has showers & flushing toilets.
Emory creek campground will have only outdoor outhouses; firewood can be purchased through the campgrounds.
ALL are welcome to compete in the many competitions running throughout the two days. There will be children, teens, adults plus professional competitions.
If you dress in the 1800's fashion for the weekend you could possibly win a beautiful gold nugget, best costume wins! Also, the panner whom lives the furthest away gets a beautiful gold nugget!
All Mini Miners, children, and teens who enter will get a brand new gold pan plus a bag of pay dirt that contains real gold.
Please pay fees (cash only) at the registration area in Yale Campground. Payment can be made on Thursday August 26th, Friday August 27th or Saturday August 28th in the morning before 10:00 a.m. please. Yukon Dan will be available for personal training on the art of speed panning on Thursday & Friday before the competition for "FREE" so come on out you won't want to miss it.
Call today to register with "Yukon Dan" at 604 948 4941 or e-mail gold@yukondan.com
Yale Campground Reservations are made with Yukon Dan
604 948 4941 ... gold@yukondan.com
Emory Bar R.V.Park & Camping...you may make reservations but please make sure your letting them know your going to be at the Fraser River Gold Panning Championships
604 863 2407... info@emorybarrvpark.com
Emory Creek .. NO RESERVATIONS will be accepted, first come gets choice of campsites available... sorry no flush toilets or showers
"Yukon Dan's Rules for Gold Panning Competition"
Click here to download competition information.
We would greatly appreciate it if you could register for any event with "Yukon Dan" as soon as possible.
Please pay cash upon arrival at competition site... Yale Campground.
We are looking forward to be holding another awesome competition "Gold Fever" will be had by all!
May you all find color in your pan!
"Yukon Dan"
2009 Results: Fraser River Gold Panning Championships!
| Category |
First Place |
Second Place |
Third Place |
| Professionals |
Mark Castagnoli |
Sam Tomelin |
Rod Scott |
| Adult Final |
Bill Cairns |
Don Dyck |
Hank Klynsoon |
| Teens |
Joshua Dallaire |
Dawson Heriot |
Jessica Dallaire |
| Childrens |
Jonathan Reeves |
Mark Reeves |
Chris Rennie |
| Mini Miners |
All Winners! |
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| Flatpan (speedpan) |
Pat Walker |
Dave Coupland |
Ted Turner |
| Iron Person |
Mark Castagnoli |
Scott Rea |
Rod Scott |
| Grudge Match |
Scott Rea (only 1 winner) |
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| Child/Teen Event |
Josh & Breanna |
Samantha & Anna |
Athena & Darrian |
| Blindfold Team |
Robin Rosborough & Ken Monte |
Frank & Sheryl Dallaire |
Todd & Laura Williams |
| Hand in Hand |
Sam Tomelin & Joe Wilflingsider |
Bob & Virginia Sabat |
Frank & Sheryl Dallaire |
| 3 Person Team |
Robin R., Edena S. & Christian S. |
Lori C., Dale S., Vanya P. |
Scott R., Del B. & Brianna C. |
| Anything But... |
Rob Chievelli |
Sam Tomelin |
Chris Rennie |
| 3 Person Fun |
Rob Thayer & 2 |
Elton, Sherrie & Ted |
Mark, Bob & Lori |
| Adult Metal Detecting |
Robin Rosborough |
Sherry Naderi |
Dave Coupland |
| Childrens Metal Det. |
Seamus Hyland |
Zach Charlton |
Camron Nadri |
| Team Metal Detecting |
Bob Sabat's Team |
Debbie Elias's Team |
Robin Rosborough's Team |
| 1858 Costume |
Dirk Vanderzalm (only 1 winner) |
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| Farthest Competitor |
Netherlands: Cobie Vanderzalm |
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****Note: Total number of Goldpanners was 185, an increase of 75 GoldPanners from 2008!
"Yukon Dan" would like to thank his volunteers who did a outstanding job for the "2009" Fraser River Gold Panning Championships, without them I couldn't of done what we did.
It was truly amazing, "Gold Fever" was had by all.
I would also like to thank the panners from across the world who showed there friendship during two long days of competitions, picking up a stop watch, shoveled paydirt, coaching a beginner, it made all the difference.
Much appreciated to all that came, will see you next August 27th - 29th "2010" for the "3rd" Fraser River Gold Panning Championships.
May you all find color in your pan.
"Yukon Dan"
The "2008" Fraser River Gold Panning Championships was a awesome display of
panning with "110" competitors entering various competitions.
"Gold Fever" was had by all!
I would like to thank all my volunteers for their terrific support in making
it a great competition.
With out them we couldn't of done the job we did, once again we thank you.
I would also like to thank my Sponsors who helped.
- "Yukon Dan" Gold Panning in the Classroom
- B.C.Gold Corp
- Association for Mineral Exploration B.C.
- Ministry of Energy Mines & Petroleum Resources
- Teckcominco
- Fraser River Rafting
- Natures Exspressions
- Canadian Placer Design
- Fairview Gold
- Ministry of Energy Mines & Petroleum Resources
- Lucky Strike
- The Happy Prospector
- Golder Associates
These are ALL competitors results for all final competitions.
Mini Miners all received a Gold medal
Mini Miners Final - 5 flakes was put in paydirt
| Name | Time | # of flakes found |
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| Brianne R. | 1:36 | 5 |
| Aleena S. | 1:03 | 5 |
| Takara C. | 1:05 | 5 |
| Alexander C. | 1:14 | 5 |
| Christian S. | 1:00 | 5 |
| Isabelle G. | 2:33 | 5 |
| Aidan J. | 26:10 | 0 |
| Anthony G. | 1:35 | 5 |
| Bobby Lee D. | 6:30 | 4 |
Children
- Brianna Carlson
- Anna Avram
- Brianna Belcourt
Childrens Finals
6 flakes was put in paydirt, penalty of 5 minutes for flake lost
| Name | Time | # of flakes found |
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| Brianna B. | 1:10 | 6 |
| Kyle B. | 2:13 | 6 |
| Chris R. | 6:08 | 5 |
| Dawson H. | 5:31 | 5 |
| lex B. | :50 | 6 |
| Vanya P. | 5:58 | 5 |
| Nik C. | 1:18 | 6 |
| Zachery C. | 6:15 | 5 |
| Isaac C. | 7:09 | 5 |
| Brandon S. | 5:49 | 5 |
| Ridge P. | 1:58 | 6 |
| Everette P. | 1:47 | 6 |
| Robie K. | 13:06 | 4 |
| Brianna C. | :30 | 6 |
| Anna A. | 28:16 | 2 |
| Emily C. | 8:42 | 5 |
Teens First heat
4 flakes put in paydirt, penalty of 5 minutes for flake lost.Top three panners go to finals.
| Name | Time | # of flakes found |
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| Josh D. | 1:02 | 4 |
| Tanner S. | 2:06 | 4 |
| Courtney H | 4:04 | 4 |
| Darian F. | 5:17 | 4 |
| David W. | 17:03 | 1 |
| Nikki B. | 7:50 | 3 |
| Laheisha D. | 8:27 | 4 |
Teens Final
8 flakes was put in paydirt 5 minute penalty for each one lost.
| Name | Time | # of flakes found |
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| 1st - Josh Dallaire | 6:10 | 7 |
| 2nd - Tanner Skelly | 8:21 | 7 |
| 3rd - Courtney Hopuluk | 17:19 | 5 |
Adult Finals
10 flakes put in paydirt, 5 minute penalty for each one lost.
| Name | Time | # of flakes found |
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| Tamiko C. | 26:04 | 5 |
| David H. | 1:55 | 10 |
| Carole B. | 11:12 | 8 |
| Julien D. | 6:19 | 9 |
| Peter T. | 21:23 | 6 |
| Sandi D. | 2:52 | 10 |
| Carol D. | 12:15 | 8 |
| Dan M. | 10:57 | 8 |
| Lisa N. | 25:43 | 6 |
| Marta B. | 6:36 | 9 |
| Mark C. | 1:25 | 10 |
| Marcie T. | 6:21 | 10 |
| Bill C. | 11:38 | 8 |
| Bette M. | 14:43 | 8 |
| Janice M. | 11:43 | 8 |
| James M. | 12:51 | 8 |
| Marnie R. | 14:30 | 8 |
| Name | Time | # of flakes found |
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| 1st - Mark Cannon | 1:25 | 10 |
| 2nd - David Hopluk | 1:55 | 10 |
| 3rd - Sandi Dobko | 2:52 | 10 |
Professional Finals
13 flakes was put in the paydirt ,5 minute penalty for each flake lost
| Name | Time | # of flakes found |
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| Mark C. | 11:02 | 11 |
| Adrianne P. | 11:29 | 11 |
| Al M. | 5:57 | 12 |
| Elton G. | 16:03 | 10 |
| Jim T. | 15:39 | 10 |
| Cheryl D. | 15:44 | 10 |
- AL McWilliams
- Mark Castagnoli
- Adrianne Paetkau
Professional flat pan Finals
21 flakes was put in the paydirt 5 minute penalty for each one lost.
| Name | Time | # of flakes found |
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| Rod W. | 11:13 | 19 |
| Sam T. | 23:08 | 17 |
| Dave C. | 11:16 | 19 |
- Rod Walker
- Dave Copeland
- Sam Tomelin
3 Person Team Finals
30 flakes of gold was put in the paydirt , 5 minute penalty for each flake lost.
| Name | Time | # of flakes found |
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| Ken, Vi, Joe | 14:40 | 28 |
| Sam, Marci, Vanya | 8:02 | 30 |
| Dave, Debbie, Shawna | 20:30 | 27 |
| Fred, BobbyLee, Rod | 27:30 | 26 |
| Doug, Janice, Brianna | 13:31 | 29 |
| Sherie, Dale, Lisa | 41:35 | 23 |
| Wendy, Marnie, Carole | 45:50 | 23 |
- Sam,Marci,Vanya
- Doug,Janice,Brianna
- Ken,Vi,Joe
Ironman (woman)
12 flakes was put in paydirt , 5 minute penalty for each lost flake.
| Name | Time | # of flakes found |
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| Elton G. | 29:56 | 7 |
| Ted T. | 13:58 | 10 |
| Dave C. | 6:10 | 12 |
| Sherie L. | 11:49 | 11 |
| Joe W. | 22:09 | 8 |
| Sam T. | 6:08 | 12 |
| Mark C. | 7:35 | 11 |
| Adrianne P. | 3:26 | 12 |
| Al M. | 9:12 | 11 |
| Dawson H. | 30:18 | 7 |
| Alex B. | 28:24 | 8 |
| Ken M. | 9:22 | 12 |
| Rose G. | 20:38 | 9 |
| John G. | 53:46 | 2 |
| Fred W. | 7:00 | 12 |
| Rod W. | 28:01 | 7 |
| Frank D. | 14:07 | 10 |
| Noel W. | 25:14 | 8 |
| Dale S. | 8:18 | 12 |
| Lisa S. | 21:53 | 9 |
| Vanya P. | 17:19 | 10 |
| Jim T. | 29:15 | 7 |
| Carolynn N. | 14:22 | 11 |
ONLY one winner in this event.
Winner is Adrianne Paetkau finding ALL 12 flakes in 3:26
Grudge Match
25 flakes was put in paydirt with 5 minute penalty for each flake lost.
| Name | Time | # of flakes found |
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| Elton G. | 8:44 | 25 |
| Ted T. | 14:07 | 24 |
| Dave C. | 9:23 | 24 |
| Sherie L. | 15:04 | 23 |
| Joe W. | 6:00 | 25 |
| Sam T. | 28:49 | 20 |
| Ken M. | 15:50 | 24 |
| Fred W. | 6:24 | 25 |
| Rod W. | 10:23 | 25 |
| Noel W. | 15:33 | 23 |
| Tamiko C. | 8:57 | 24 |
| Christopher R. | 108:58 | 4 |
ONLY one winner in this event.
Winner is Joe Wilflingsider 6:00 minutes found ALL 25 flakes
Fun event
Two person Hand & Hand Finals, 12 flakes was put in paydirt, 5 minute penalty for each flake lost.
| Name | Time | # of flakes found |
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| Carolyn & Jim | 7:54 | 11 |
| Fred & Rod | 2:00 | 12 |
| Frank & Sheryl | 1:27 | 12 |
| John & Rose | 3:07 | 12 |
| Sherie & Elton | 6:44 | 11 |
| Dave & Brianna | 1:46 | 12 |
| Mark & Lori | 1:55 | 12 |
| Name | Time | # of flakes found |
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| Frank & Sheryl | 1:27 | 12 |
| Dave & Brianna | 1:46 | 12 |
| Mark & Lori | 1:55 | 12 |
Fun event
Two person blind folded Finals , 16 flakes was put in paydirt with 5 minute penalty for each flake lost.
| Name | Time | # of flakes found |
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| Brandon & Zackery | 47:30 | 8 |
| Frank & Sheryl | 15:59 | 14 |
| Fred & Rod | 28:08 | 12 |
| Dave & Debbie | 42:29 | 10 |
| Sherie & Elton | 29:45 | 11 |
| Name | Time | # of flakes found |
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| Frank & Sheryl | 15:59 | 14 |
| Fred & Rod | 28:08 | 12 |
| Sherie & Elton | 29:45 | 11 |
Edmonton's Capital Exposition 2007
July 19th to 28th, 2007
International invitational gold panning championships located at the Chilkoot mine in Northlands Park.
35th Annual World Invitational Gold Panning Championships
August 4th and 5th, 2007
Held at the park in Taylor, British Columbia.
World Gold Panning Championships
August 20th to 26th, 2007
850 gold panners from twenty countries will compete against each other! You won't want to miss this competition.
Article on the World Gold Panning Championships in Japan - by Yukon Dan
Article on the World Gold Panning Championships in Australia - by Yukon Dan
