COEUR D'ALENE DISTRICT
MINING COMPETITION
Gene Day Park, Osburn ID 83849
August 1st, 2026
Ready to sign up?
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Registration is on Friday, July 31st from 4-7PM PDT at the Osburn Club.
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A practice session will be held July 31st at Gene Day park from 1-3pm for men and women looking to compete for the first time and do not actively work around the equipment used or can not be vetted by a local. Please email us if you need more information
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PPE such as close toed shoes with no holes and long pants will be required. If you fail to wear any some ill fitting ones will be provided to you
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Please bring cash to pay your registration fees!
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Men's and Women's events are $20 each, Childen's events are free.
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Team drilling is $40.
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Day of registration is allowed before 9am
Events
Men's
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Jackleg Drilling
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Hand Mucking
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Spike Driving
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12-B Mucking
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All-Around Miner
Women's
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Inaugural Jackleg
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Hand Mucking
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Spike Driving
Children's
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Hand Mucking
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Spike Driving
Bright Futures in Mining
WIM-ID Scholarships
The biggest Fundrasier for the Women in Mining- ID chapter scholarship is held at the CDA Mine Competition! 100% of our proceeds go toward our scholarship. For more visit our education page.
Lovon Fausett Memorial Scholarship
Join us at Gene Day Park for a chance to win a scholarship!
The mine competition will plan to give away at least 1 Lovon Fausett Memorial scholarship. Criteria is simple!
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You must have a family member from the valley that is competing or from the silver valley
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Enrolled in college or trade school
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Must be present at the time of drawing which happens at the end of the day after all events are over.
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Girls or Boys qualify for this oppurtunity!
Our Mission and Vision
Women in Mining - Idaho Chapter is dedicated to supporting women in the mining industry. We offer scholarships, mentorship, and networking opportunities to foster growth and inclusion.
