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Trifecta of long weekend action for Comox Valley sports fans

There’s no shortage of local action to satisfy most Comox Valley sports fans through the long weekend.

Saratoga Speedway’s season is ending August with a sizable showcase, Malicious Monster Truck Tour, rolling into the local track.
The vehicular spectacle will feature the large trucks running shows and offering rides for fans.
You might even be able to catch a few of the monster trucks around town, particularly if you’re driving through Courtenay on Ryan Road Friday.
Meanwhile, football fans are welcome to check out some local action with the Comox Valley Raiders program Sunday at Bill Moore Park with U12 – U19 divisions taking to the field throughout the day.
Also, VIJHL preseason action reaches its final weekend with the Comox Valley Glacier Kings and Campbell River Storm butting heads in a home and home.
They’ll face off in Campbell River tonight at 7:30 pm and again in Courtenay Saturday at 6:30 pm.
The Comox Valley Raiders youth football program kicks off Sunday in Courtenay.
The Comox Valley Glacier Kings wrap up preseason action at home Saturday.
Wylie Henderson
Wylie Henderson
Wylie is news director for Vancouver Island, bringing more than a decade of broadcast experience to the role. A Vancouver native, he moved to the Island in 2025 with his wife and stepdaughter after a long run on the airwaves in the Kootenays. He is committed to delivering timely, reliable and community-focused news to listeners across the region. A lifelong Vancouver Canucks and B.C. Lions fan, Wylie is just as comfortable breaking down a game as he is breaking down a news story. Away from the newsroom, he can often be found on the golf course, cycling or lacing up his skates for a game of hockey. For Wylie, keeping listeners informed about what matters locally is more than a job, it’s a passion.

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