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Friday, August 13, 2010

Sports Day - Give Speed Skating a Try!



Be part of the Sports Day in Canada initiative on September 18 and celebrate the power of sport by joining the Kamloops River City Racers Speed Skating Club for a Free ‘Try Speed Skating’ session from 2 – 4pm at McArthur Arena. All ages and abilities welcome.

Speed skates and equipment available to try. Please bring your own helmet (cycling, hockey)

Qualified coaches and club skaters in attendance to assist you on the ice and answer your questions about the sport and the club.

Participate in some speed skating drills and games. Watch club skaters perform speed skating drills. Meet the club’s provincial and Canadian champions.

Try Speed Skating on Canadian Sports Day. This could be your sport for a lifetime of healthy and active living.

For more information please email speedskatingkamloops@shaw.ca or call Cathy at 250 374 5430.

SPORTS DAY
River City Racers - Try Speed Skating
Saturday September 18, 2010 
2:00 – 4:00pm 
McArthur Arena
Kamloops 

 photo Bogetti-Smith

Chhildren's Learn to Skate

Our popular Children's Learn to Skate program is back again this year! Skaters must be at least 5 years of age.

What:
  • A learn to skate program for the beginner skater
  • Focus on fundamental movement skills on skates, i.e. balance, skating stride (push and glide), stopping, starting, corner cross overs, and agility
  • Skills taught through games
  • Report cards and achievement pins awarded
Where: McArthur Arena

When: Thursdays 5:15 - 6:00pm. There are 2 sets of lessons:
  • Fall: October-November 
  • Winter: January-March
Registration and skate fitting will take place on Thursday, September 16th at McAthur Arena main lobby 4 - 6:30pm. For ongoing registration contact Cathy 250-374-5430.