Skate-a-thon a big hit for Nelson Figure Skating Club
By The Nelson Daily Sports
The Nelson Figure Skating raised more than $1800 during its annual Skate-a-thon at the NDCC Arena.
The skate-a-thon is a precursor to the Family Showcase, set for Saturday, May 4 from 2-3 p.m. at the NDCC Arena.
“The kids love the dress-up component, and everyone enjoys the music,” said in-coming club President Christine DeFouw “The skate-a-thon is a great team building event for our club.”
Skaters embraced the spirit of disco, this year’s theme, which inspired a number of afros as well as handle-bar moustaches, flare pants, knee high socks and glitter eye shadow.
Held every April, skaters gather pledges to skate as many laps as possible on one hour.
The annual award ceremony followed the skate-a-thon. The club handed out awards to individual skaters ranging from most improved to most Skate Canada tests levels passed, to best costume.
The Family Showcase , dubbed “Around The World” concludes the club’s 2012/13 for the Nelson Figure Skating Club.
For more info and to see photos and video from the Skate-a-thon, visit nelsonfigureskatingclub.ca
