From June 6 to 8, Tla’amin Nation waterfront courts came alive with energy, community spirit and friendly competition as the 2025 Thichum Cup brought together more than 180 participants for a weekend of ball hockey under sunny skies and stunning views of the Salish Sea.
According to organizer Adam Culos, the Thichum Cup was originally founded as a memorial tournament honouring the late Adam Louie and Lloyd Hackett. The event was first organized by Sam Hackett. After a hiatus during the COVID-19 pandemic, Thichum Forest Products revived the tradition in 2022, partnering with Hackett to rebrand it as the Thichum Cup, according to Culos.
“This year’s theme, qathet, meaning to come together, was embodied in full, with 16 teams competing across youth and adult divisions,” stated Culos, in a media release. “More than 110 children and 70 adults participated, with support from local forestry and Tla’amin Nation-owned businesses. The event is a reflection of Thichum’s commitment to its quadruple bottom line approach — balancing economic, environmental, social and cultural values.”
Adult division results were as follows: Thunder Bay Tugs Hannah’s Heart, first; Select Safety Services Thichum Oldtimers, second; Forbidden Mechanical Cowichan Owlz, third; Lois Lumber Geoducks, fourth; Crowhurst Forest Management Loot Lake Islanders, fifth; Pilldolla Creek Trash Pandas, sixth.
In the youth (cuys) divisions, in division one (ages 12 to 14): InSitu Consulting, first; KR Logging, second.
In division two (ages 10 and 11): Jepson Booming, first; Modern Windows, second; Pete’s Plumbing, third.
In division three (ages seven to nine): Aero Services, first; Clark Wilson Legal, second; Winmar Restoration, third.
In division four, ages four to six: participating teams were Pier Law and Tla’amin Lake Contracting.
“The Thichum Cup continues to grow as a free community event that fosters unity, sport and celebration at the heart of Tla’amin Nation,” stated Culos.
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