Winter Active Events Postponed until Family Day Weekend

Due to unsafe ice conditions and lack of snow, the Department of Parks, Recreation and Culture’s weekend of FREE winter activities originally scheduled for January 18-20, 2013 will be postponed until February’s Family Day weekend.

The postponement will hopefully allow the ice to thicken and the snow to deepen ensuring that the events will be safe and fun for everyone who wants to get outdoors and get active! The Annual Snowflake Run will proceed as scheduled on Sunday January 20, 2013. Participants should register at www.canirunning.com.

The events and activities now scheduled for Feb. 15-18, 2013 are all part of Winter Active, designed to help Orillians improve their health, have fun and enjoy the best of Canada's winter.

2013 WINTER ACTIVE SCHEDULE

Friday February 15, 2013 – Victorian Skate at Couchiching Beach Park outdoor rink (weather permitting) from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Everyone is welcome to experience an old-fashioned skate under the stars. Come in costume and win prizes. Featuring music and complimentary hot chocolate. This event is co-presented with the staff of the Leacock Museum National Historic Site.

Saturday February 16, 2013 – Snow Volleyball at Tudhope Park (Barnfield Point Recreation Centre). Put together a team of six and register at Barnfield Point Recreation Centre starting at 9:30 a.m. Games run between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Saturday February 16, 2013 – Outdoor Youth Games at Couchiching Beach Park from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., hosted by the Orillia Youth Centre.

Sunday February 17, 2013 – Annual Cardboard Toboggan Race at Couchiching Golf Course. Families or individuals design their best cardboard alpine racer and compete for a variety of prizes and lots of fun! Registration and judging will take place starting at 1 p.m. and races will begin at approximately 1:30 p.m. For a complete list of rules and regulations, visit http://www.orillia.ca/en/livinginorillia/winteractive.asp.

Sunday February 17, 2013 – Fox and Geese Winter Tag at Couchiching Golf Course from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. You might remember playing this game as a kid in your own backyard. It is a very active game of winter tag! Co-presented with Leacock Museum.

Monday February 18, 2013 – Free Skate at Rotary Place from 12:00pm – 2:00pm. A great way to spend Family Day!

Other events are scheduled to be added to this expanded week of activities include Lear To Curl and Show Shoeing. Details to be posted on www.orillia.ca.

For more information go to http://www.orillia.ca/en/livinginorillia/winteractive.asp or contact the Parks, Recreation and Culture office at 705-329-7250 or parks@orillia.ca

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Media Contact Information:

Darcy Hoover
Marketing Manager
Department of Parks, Recreation & Culture
705-325-4283
dhoover@orillia.ca