      There's something in playing in mud, at any age, that people simply enjoy. The Wawota Lions Club figured this out 10 years ago when they hosted their first Quad Derby, which has grown exponentially over the years bringing in riders from far and wide.
           This year's events will be held on Saturday, April 25, with registration between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m., while pre-registration will be open at the Wawota Hotel on Friday, April 24 between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m.
           The day will begin with a pancake breakfast between 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. at the Wawota Forum and will be hosted by the Wawota Community Rink board. That evening, between 4:30 p.m. And 7 p.m., a supper will be hosted by the Wawota Wee Welcome Daycare.
           Between breakfast and supper, riders are welcomed to a 22-mile scenic trail with lunch available along the way. Cost to participate in the derby is $20, it does not include food, but will include a free hand towards the rider pot.
           Silent hands will be available for $5 and can be found at registration, through a Lions member, or at participating local businesses.
           These are separate prizes with the rider pot paying out 50 percent: first place taking home 25 percent, second place taking 15 percent, and third place earning 10 percent. The silent hand pot also pays out 50 percent also at the same first, second, and third place earning percentages.
           The rider and silent hand draws will be posted at the rink at 5 p.m.
           Additionally rider prizes have been donated by various businesses in the area.
           All efforts from the weekend are to raise funds for Wawota and surrounding area to be used in community projects.
           As always there is also a quad wash station for a small cost to clean off the quads and side-by-sides used throughout the derby.
