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Henry Gauvin Memorial Axe Throwing Champion

Henry Gauvin was a working logger and a yarding engineer at Kokish, British Columbia. He joined the logger sports scene in the early 1970s. He competed in many events but excelled at axe throwing. He used an Iltis ox-head, with the tips extended to the full six inches, which the rules allowed. There were few competitors who were more consistent than him. One of his favourite tricks was placing a bottle cap in the centre of the bullseye and splitting it in half. When Henry passed away, his wife started the “Henry Gauvin Memorial” in honour of his axe-throwing skills.

 

Any competitor has the opportunity to win this award; they just have to receive the most points in axe throwing for the season.

Recipients

2023

Sarah Mooney

2022

Sarah Mooney

2022

Mitchell Hewitt

2019

Karl Bischoff

2018

Allison Briscoe

2017

Allison Briscoe

2016

Allison Briscoe

2015

Allison Briscoe

2014

Danielle Tkach & Mitchell Hewitt

2013

Karl Bischoff

2012

Sarah Mooney

2011

Sarah Mooney

2010

Sarah Mooney

2009

Sarah Mooney

2008

Stephanie Ferguson

2007

Brad Laughlin

2006

Sarah Mooney

2005

Sarah Mooney

2004

Brad Laughlin

2003

Brad Laughlin

2002

Brad Laughlin

2001

Sarah Mooney

2000

Jean Boyko

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