About Us
Bringing Athletes and Celebrities to BC to Help Raise Funds and Awareness for Worthy Causes
The 12 North Sports Classic
The 12 North Sports Classic brings together celebrities and professional athletes from various sports to British Columbia, Canada every summer for a series of unique, fun events. Our objective, is to raise funds and awareness for local causes, while showcasing British Columbia’s scenery and culture. Over the last 10 years, we have raised over $200,000 through the event and we are excited to make the 2019 12 North Sports Classic our best yet.
Please sign up for our newsletter, to receive updates on participating players/athletes, as well as information on how to sponsor, register and volunteer. To find out more about becoming a sponsor please contact sponsorship@12northsportsclassic.com or contact a member of our steering committee.
Steering Committee
The 12 North Sports Classic Steering Committee, consists of a group of business owners, professionals and dedicated volunteers who devote their time throughout the year to help with the high level planning, programming, and corporate outreach essential to making the event so successful.
Committee Co-Chairs
Kendall Payne — Pacific Newspaper Group
Omar Mawjee — Eventcorp Services & 12 North Marketing
Committee Members
Sandy Rosen — Staples Corporate Sales
Gary Arca — Starcore Mines
Bill Kaplan — Blakes
Brian Clive — Queen Charlotte Lodge
Dave Ebner — Johnston Meier Insurance
Shaun Noel — Tru-Stee
Daryl Seidman — NFL
Kendall Payne — Pacific Newspaper Group
Jaime Grant — JM Media
Mike Bruggen-Cate — Van Kam Freightways
Steve Menzies — Alloygator
Shane McCardle — Life Coach
Greg Keith – Dueck Auto Group
Morey Maslak – Westcoast Resorts
Past Celebrities
2017
Luke Willson — Seattle Seahawks Tight-End
Jimmy Graham — Seattle Seahawks Tight-End
Steve Hutchinson — Former Seattle Seahawks Offensive Guard
Jim Zorn — Former Seattle Seahawks QB & NFL Coach
Mike Brown — Former NHL Player
Captain Keith Colburn — Deadliest Catch Captain (Wizard)
Matt Barzal — New York Islanders
Sven Bäertschi — Vancouver Canucks
Jake Virtanen — Vancouver Canucks
Jay DeMerit — Former Vancouver Whitecaps Captain
Dr. Jenn Welter — First Female NFL Coach
2016
Luke Willson — Seattle Seahawks Tight-End
Steve Largent — Former Seattle Seahawks Wide Receiver & NFL Hall of Famer
Jim Zorn — Former Seattle Seahawks QB & NFL Coach
Darrell Bevell — Seattle Seahawks Coach
Matt Barzal — New York Islanders
Troy Stecher — Vancouver Canucks
Jake Virtanen — Vancouver Canucks
Paul Bissonnette — Former NHL Player
Jay DeMerit — Vancouver Whitecaps Captain
2015
Luke Willson — Seattle Seahawks Tight-End
Jordan Babineaux — Former Seattle Seahawks Player & Broadcaster
Jim Zorn — Former Seattle Seahawks QB & NFL Coach
2014
Russell Wilson — Seattle Seahawks Quarterback
Bobby Wagner — Seattle Seahawks Linebacker
Jermaine Kearse — Former Seattle Seahawks & New York Jets Wide Receiver
Bryan Walters — Former Seattle Seahawks Wide Receiver
Bruce Irvin — Former Seattle Seahawks & Current Oakland Raiders Defensive End
2013
Richard Sherman — Seattle Seahawks Cornerback
Doug Baldwin — Seattle Seahawks Wide Receiver
Red Bryant — Former Seattle Seahawks Defensive Tackle
Jason Garrison — Former Vancouver Canucks & Vegas Golden Knights Chicago Defenseman
2012
Richard Sherman — Seattle Seahawks Cornerback
Kam Chancellor — Seattle Seahawks Strong Safety
2011
Warren Moon — Former NFL Quarterback & NFL Hall of Famer
Todd Wash — Seattle Seahawks NFL Coach
2010
Josh Wilson — Former Seattle Seahawks Cornerback
David Hawthorne — Former Seattle Seahawks Linebacker
2009
Jon Ryan — Seattle Seahawks Punter
Seneca Wallace — Former Seattle Seahawks Quarterback
Event Schedule
Friday, May 24th
12 North Golf Classic
Westwood Plateau Golf and Country Club (3251 Plateau Blvd, Coquitlam, BC, V3E-3B8)
7:30 – 9:00am — Registration Opens, breakfast and coffee served
9:15 – 12:00pm — Shotgun Start – all players will play 12 holes
12:15 – 2:00pm — Lunch, hot stove, awards presentation, silent and live auction
Friday, May 31st - Sunday, June 3rd
12 North Fishing Tournament
Queen Charlotte Lodge in Haida Gwaii
Friday, May 31st
• Depart for Queen Charlotte Lodge via private flight & helicopter
• Private helicopter charter to the Queen Charlotte Lodge
• Check in to luxury fishing lodge (double occupancy), gourmet lunch served
• Begin your fishing adventure!
Sunday, June 3rd
• Morning departure back to Vancouver
THOUSAND RAISED
EVENTS COMPLETED
CAUSES SUPPORTED & COUNTING
CELEBRITIES PARTICIPATED
Event Registration
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GOLF CLASSIC
GOLF CLASSIC
The annual 12 North Golf Classic takes place at the Westwood Plateau Golf & Country Club this year. Participants will not only get the opportunity to golf with professional athletes, but they will also be supporting charities like The Kidney Foundation of Canada, Crossroads Palliative Care and the Canucks Kids Fund.
Package includes: $1,000 tee gifts per foursome, 12 holes, breakfast & lunch buffet
Date: May 24th, 2019, starting at 7:30am
Address: Westwood Plateau Golf & Country Club (3251 Plateau Blvd, Coquitlam, BC V3E 3B8)
FISHING CLASSIC
FISHING CLASSIC
Join special guests on an incredible fishing trip of a lifetime at the Queen Charlotte Lodge in Haida Gwaii. Participants will not only get the opportunity to fish and interact with professional athletes, but they will also be supporting a number of great charities.
Package includes: QCL Classic Fishing Boat, Weather Gear & Tackle, Catch Care Service & Portioning, Gourmet Meals & Seafood, Beer & Wine, Hot Tub & Spa Services, and a 24-Hour Fitness Centre.
Dates: May 31st, 2019 – June 3rd, 2019
Address: Queen Charlotte Lodge (Naden Harbour, Skeena, BC VoT 1Mo)
2019 PARTNERS
