Skaters of all ages will be competing at a big provincial event in Stratford.
The Stratford December Classic returns for its eighth year Dec. 17 for four days at the Rotary Complex.
Stratford Skating Club coach’s rep Kevin Winter told MyStratfordNow the competition is about opportunity for young skaters.
“So much of skating is centralized into really big centres and I really like being able to provide opportunities sort of more on the outskirts of the province so that all these kids can have the opportunity to skate.”
He said they draw competitors from different communities in Ontario, including Nepean.
Winter described the classic as the biggest competition in Ontario in two ways.
“The number of people coming to skate and number of events we host. There’s only two other four-day events in the province but we surpassed the other two.”
He said volunteers are needed, specifically announcers.
Those interested can reach out to Winter by email at stratfordskating@gmail.com.
The competition includes free skate, ice dance, adult skating and Special Olympics.
