What an awesome night watching the skating production of “Once Upon A Time” presented by the Gold River Skating Club! Of course I’m partial because my daughter participated but really, this is one of the many reasons why I love Gold River!! Where else can your child perform in their own version of “Disney On Ice”.

We realize why this event is only run every 2 years as the amount of work, choreography, practice and preparation that goes into it is enormous!! Besides the professional coaching, teaching and choreography skills of our own Skate Canada Coach Debbie Erickson, there are a multitude of other skilled, talented and very giving parents, grandparents and friends who put hours into this event to make it so wonderful.

Looking around the arena at all the people attending was really overwhelming. It brought tears to my eyes to see the community come together to support our kids. The pride I felt as a parent was equal to the pride I felt for the skating club as a whole. An excellent show of sportsmanship, teamwork and talent! What a great job!

Starting the evening with Allie Johnston singing O Canada we then watched the kids perform ten musical numbers which were;

Be Our Guest – Beauty and the Beast

Circle of Life – Lion King

It’s Not Just Make Believe – Disney Princess

Heigh Ho – Snow White and the 6 Dwarfs

Fly Away With Me – Tinkerbell

Something That I Want – Tangled

Arabian Nights – Aladdin

We Are Siamese – Lady and the Tramp

Cruella De Vil – 101 Dalmations

Disney Finale – All Skaters

Throughout the performance we watched sixteen competition solos which were equally entertaining.

During the evening there were 50/50 draws and three huge raffle baskets to be won as well as flowers to purchase for the skaters.

I’m sorry if you weren’t able to make it as it really was an incredible performance.

For those that missed it, Mr. Meise kindly video taped the entire event and each skater will be presented with a copy at the wrap up ceremonies so you can track one down!

Thank you to everyone who was able to come and support the GRSC.

Sheila Bugar

Friday, March 2nd – 7pm

Gold River Arena

Come out and support your local figure skaters and be entertained!

All Gold River Skating Club students will be performing to music while wearing costumes!
Entry by donation, flowers available to buy for the skaters, raffle baskets, 50/50 draws and more!
Bring your family, bring your friends!

The kids will be coming door to door, but if you’d like to place your donations curbside ahead of time, please do so!

Thank you in advance Gold Riverites for supporting our kids!

PLEASE NOTE: THE DAY AND TIME FOR PARENT & TOT SKATE HAS CHANGED!

We are bringing back parent and tot skate at the Gold River Arena.

Friday mornings : 10:30am – 11:30 am

This program is for preschool aged children only.  Must wear helmet and gloves.

Please call the Parks & Recreation Department at 283-2251 for more information.

Raffle rickets are for a fourth generation iPod and paintings by Brooks Evenden.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3RD AT THE COMMUNITY HALL 3 P.M.

2 FINE ART PAINTINGS BY INTERNATIONALLY KNOWN LOCAL ARTIST BROOKS EVENDEN, BAFA MFCA

VALUED AT 800.00 AND 1,000 DOLLARS

TICKETS AVAILABLE AT SUPER VALU FRIDAY TO SUNDAY THE LAST TWO WEEKENDS OF NOVEMBER

1 TICKET FOR A LOONIE

3 TICKETS FOR A TOONIE

ALSO AVAILABLE AT THE CRAFT FAIR

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Also we are selling raffle tickets for a beautiful chocolate basket! 2$ each or 3 for 5$ The basket is at Village Video for you to see.

Magazine subscriptions are also available.

Thanks Gold River for your support!

Canskate is the first stages of skating where your child will learn key elements to get them comfortable on the ice. As these elements are learned and your child improves, there is opportunity to move up into Starskate, Competitions, Dance and Dryland Training.

It’s great fitness and a lot of fun!

Help is always needed especially this year as we prepare props, costumes and routines for our carnival.  If you are interested in registering your child or you would like to help out with carnival preparations please contact Anita Lawrence at 283-2263 or Dawn Pitt at 283-7573.

The Bottle Drive was a great success with all hockey players and skaters coming out to lend a hand.  Thanks Gold River for all your help and contributions!

Our annual Magazine Drive is underway so if you would like to support the club and take out a magazine subscription you can contact Anita or Dawn as well.

The skaters will be selling chocolates & almonds very soon door to door so have your twoonies ready!