On Saturday May 5th, 2012 forklift operators from across British Columbia came together to compete at the 15th Annual BC Championship Forklift Rally held at the Cloverdale Agriplex. The event included: Over $3500.00 in prize money Competition in four divisions (Reach Truck, Counterbalanced Propane, Counterbalanced Electric & Power Pallet Jack) A written test based on WorkSafeBC Regulations Almost 75 competitors from over 30 companies Forklift Bowling, Basketball & Soccer Competitors from across the Lower Mainland and as … [Read more...]
The 2012 Forklift Rally Girls
We've had the BC Lions Cheerleaders at the Rally and a few years ago we had the Terminal City Roller Girls come out and join the event. This year we would like to introduce you to our own cheer team . . . The Forklift Rally Girls. With the 2012 event having four divisions of competition, that means we'll have four obstacle courses running simultaneously throughout the day and well have a member of the team at each course acting as hostess and cheerleader welcoming competitors to the course and helping get the crowd cheering. So come out … [Read more...]
What Are You Doing For NAOSH Week?

NAOSH Week takes place from May 6th to 12th, 2012. The CMHDS is a proud supporter and is helping kick off the event with the 15th Annual BC Championship Forklift Rally on Saturday May 5th, 2012. To find out more about NAOSH Week visit www.naosh.ca or read on . . . About NAOSH Week The success of NAOSH Week is rooted in a community-based approach. Across the country, NAOSH Week events and activities are coordinated by local, provincial and/or regional committees, comprised primarily of volunteers, who share a focus and vision of safer … [Read more...]
Forklift Rodeo Guru Richard Higgins Passes

We are sorry to report on the passing of Richard E. Higgins recently. Dick was the force behind the U.S. Open Forklift Rodeo, an event that under his leadership had become international in scope. John Gilder, General Manager of the B.C. Championship Forklift Rally said "While I only knew Dick by reputation, I have followed the U.S. Open Forklift Rodeo for years and had hoped to one day attend the event and meet him. Dick was a leader in the forklift competition community and will be missed." In June 2000, he established the Higgins Group. He … [Read more...]
CMHDS & Forkliftaction.com Announce Partnership For 2012 Forklift Rally

The CMHDS is pleased to welcome Forkliftaction.com as a partner of the 15th Annual BC Championship Forklift Rally to be held on Saturday May 5th, 2012 at the Cloverdale Agriplex in Surrey, BC. John Gilder, General Manager of the CMHDS & the Forklift Rally said “It’s great to have such a prestigious organization such as Forkliftaction.com on board. Many forklift safety competitions, such as ours, operate at the grassroots level and have limited access to public promotion. Forkliftaction.com’s commitment to promoting & supporting … [Read more...]
Forklift Rally 2011
On Saturday June 25th, 2011 forklift operators came together at the Cloverdale Agriplex in Surrey, B.C. to compete in the 14th Annual B.C. Championship Forklift Rally. The event drew competitors from as far away as Washington State and in addition to obstacle courses that tested operator’s best practices and forklift skills they also had a chance to try their hand at Forklift Bowling, Basketball & Soccer. In addition to the competition there were side attractions to entertain the spectators as the day progressed. The team from Johnston … [Read more...]
The Harding Motorsport Race Car Returns!
The Harding Motorsport Race Car returns to the Forklift Rally and along with BC's finest forklift operators, the BC Lions Cheerleaders, The Magic Forklift, The Bouncy Castle, the lunchtime BBQ and more there will be plenty to see and do at this year's event. Bring out the family and make a day of it! Remember spectators are admitted for free! … [Read more...]
The Lions Cheerleaders are coming to the Rally!
Back in 2008 we had a few of the BC Lions Cheerleaders out for the Rally and they were a hit (much more than the Hydrogen Fuel Cell Seminar we did at a previous Rally . . . go figure!). Anyway they were so popular that we asked them back. So, a couple of the Lions Cheerleaders will be joining us at around 11:00am to take in the Rally, pose for pictures with attendees and then be on hand to help out and pose for pictures in the awards ceremony. If you've ever wanted to meet some of the Felion's (from closer than the stands) here's your … [Read more...]
The “Magic Forklift” RFID Safety System Will Be At The Forklift Rally

Pro-Active Safety Systems will be demonstrating their "Magic Forklift" RFID safety system at the Forklift Rally. Rick Shervey, from PSST will be onsite and Rally attendees will be able to test the system throughout the event. We could say more but why don't we let the video do our talking. From ForkliftAction.com RFID Safety System Moving Toward Market Tests An innovative safety system utilizing active radio frequency identification (RFID) tags may get tested on actual job sites during 2011, with the idea of gaining market … [Read more...]
June 25th – 14th Annual BC Championship Forklift Rally

Join us on Saturday June 25th, 2011 at the Cloverdale Agriplex for the 14th Annual BC Championship Forklift Rally. Last years event drew almost 90 competitors and had 500 people in attendance. We are pulling out all the stops this year to make sure the 2011 Forklift Rally eclipses all previous competitor & attendee numbers. Free Admission For Spectators - Bring your friends and view the event for free! Competitors in the Counterbalance Division will get the chance to sink a basket in Forklift Basketball! New for this year, … [Read more...]



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