Josie Spence Confirmed as Olympic Torch Bearer

Josie Spence, a 15 year old local student and athlete from Kamloops, has been selected to carry the Olympic Torch on January 28th. Her run will occur between Kamloops and Williams Lake. Josie is a grade 10 student at SKSS and a competitive speed skater with the Kamloops River City Racers Club.

"I am so excited to be part of the Torch Relay and add to the community spirit of the Olympics!" Josie stated upon receiving the email on Monday that confirmed her participation in the event. "I am extra proud as my Dad entered me in this contest and my Dad was a great Canadian athlete and supporter of the Olympics and sport development."

Josie's Dad passed away suddenly and tragically in December 2008. Josie helps coach younger skaters in the River City Racers Learn to Skate program and is becoming quite an accomplished athlete herself. She was named to the BC provincial development team this season, is one of Canada's top 5 junior female skaters in the 3k event, and is currently in Calgary training at the Olympic Oval. Josie was awarded free admission to this week's camp at the Calgary Oval as she won the 'top female' award at last summer's camp.

For further information please contact Cathy Turnbull Spence (head coach of the River City Racers) at 250 571 5342 (cell) or email to speedskatingkamloops@shaw.ca

Registration for 2009 - 2010 season

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Children’s Learn to Skate $70.00
Must be at least 5 years of age
A learn to skate program for the beginner skater. Focus will be on fundamental movement skills on skates, ie balance, skating stride (push and glide), stopping, starting, corner cross overs and agility. Skills taught through games. Report cards and achievement pins awarded.

Ice Box – Tuesdays from 4:30 – 5:15pm
Fall – Oct 6th – Nov 24th
Winter – Jan 19th – March 9th

Club/Competitive Programs
Long Track and Short Track skating practices and competitions offered. Season begins Tuesday September 22nd and goes until the end of March.

Ice Box – Tuesdays from 3:45 – 4:30pm
McArthur – Fridays from 6:00 – 8:00am and Sundays 6:00 – 8:00pm
The Owen Spence Outdoor Oval – time and dates dependent on weather