2013 Classic
Monday, June 24, 2013 through Saturday, June 29, 2013
Schedule of Sporting Events | Special Events | Social Events | Registration | Hotel & Lodging | Transportation
The 29th Annual Torch Classic will take place in the great Northwest. Join us in Bellingham, Washington for the 2013 Torch Classic.
We hope that you will join us to support the community, renew old acquaintances and make many new friendships.
See you in Washington!
Check back often for the latest in Torch Classic information!
| Special Events |
| Day | Date | Time | Event |
| Mon | 6/24 | TBA | Motorbike Ride – Seattle Area |
| Tue | 6/25 | TBA | Tour of Vancouver, British Columbia Stanley Park, Olympic Torch, Spanish Banks, Grouse Mountain, Suspension Bridge MUST HAVE CURRENT PASSPORT! |
| Fri | 6/28 | 7:00 am to 4:00 pm |
Volunteer Day Build greenhouses at Pioneer Montessori – Lunch/beverages provided |
| Schedule of Sporting Events |
| Day | Date | Time | Event (Snacks & beverages provided at all events) |
| Wed | 6/26 | 9:00 am to 3:00 pm |
Volleyball – Bellingham High School |
| 9:00 am to 3:00 pm |
Tennis – Bellingham High School | ||
| 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm |
Ice Hockey – Torch Dream Team v. Vancouver Canuck Alumni Sportsplex (cancelled) |
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| Thu | 6/27 | 7:00 am to 4:00 pm |
Golf – North Bellingham Course (some rental clubs available) |
| 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm |
Bowling – Park Bowl | ||
| Fri | 6/28 | 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm |
Basketball – Bellingham High School |
| Sat | 6/29 | 7:00 am to 5:00 pm |
Softball and Co-Ed Softball – Conoco Philips Field, Ferndale |
| 9:00 am start | 5K Run – Fairhaven – Village Books Literacy Run – Registration fee paid for all BP employees and their family members (non-BP $10/indiv, $20 family). Also, all BP employees and spouses will receive 125 Staywell points! IMPORTANT! If you plan to run, you must register online with Village Books. |
| Social Events |
| Day | Date | Time | Event |
| Sat | 6/29 | 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm |
Social and Closing Ceremonies TBA |
| Registration |
2013 Registration is NOW OPEN here... A registration form must be filled out for EACH attendee. If you have any questions about registration or if your registration information should change, send a note to registration@torchclassic.com.
| Hotel & Lodging |
Bellingham Lodging
Birch Bay Camping
Cherry Point Refinery Rec Area Camping – contact Ria Bordian
Recommendations:
Holiday Inn Express www.hiexpress.com 360-671-4800
$85/Night – Free WiFi, breakfast, gym, pool
Quality Inn http://www.qualityinn.com/hotel-bellingham-washington-WA054
360-647-8000
$99 weeknight; $109 weekend – free Wifi, breakfast, gym, pool, airport transportation
Hotel Bellwether http://www.hotelbellwether.com/rooms-suites/ 360-392-3100
$179/night water view of Bellingham Bay – free WiFi, coffee, gym
| Transportation |
Getting to Bellingham – Maps, Ground Transportation, Air Transportation
Recommendations:
- Fly to SeaTac (Seattle) Airport – then take smaller plane to Bellingham airport or drive (approx 1-1/2hrs north). The Airporter is a shuttle service from SeaTac to Bellingham. www.airporter.com/
- Fly to Vancouver, BC International Airport – then drive south 1/2hr (need passport – customs) to border; another 20 minutes to Bellingham.
Rental vans will be provided to transport non-locals to/from hotels and activities.