The Salmon Arm Ice Breakers Speed Skating Club will be hosting its first sanctioned short track speed skating competition this Saturday, Jan. 11 at the Shaw Centre from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Clubs from Kelowna, Kamloops, Vernon and Nelson as well as other skaters from around the province are expected to compete in various distances with skaters’ ages ranging from five to 18.
“There should be some great races with skaters just starting to race as well as experienced skaters. This is a great opportunity to see what short track speed skating is all about,” said Rick Hofmann club president.
“This is one sport worth checking out live, especially with the 2014 Sochi Olympics coming up next month.”
The speed skating club’s Learn to Speed Skate program is always accepting anyone who wishes to try the sport. Speed skates are supplied.
For more information, check out: www.salmonarmspeedskating.com and drop them an email.
