Be Part of Olympic
History
Join in the Saugeen Shores Olympic Torch Relay Celebrations
December 16 – Red & White Day
Show your support for our Olympic Team and The Torch Relay by wearing
red and white for the day.
Decmber 20 - Reindeer Romp & Junior Jingle
Jaunt
The Reindeer Romp and the Junior Jingle Jaunt are a special part of the
Torch Relay activities.
The Jingle Jaunt (800m fun run) is for
youngsters ages 3-11. Parents/guardians can accompany their junior
jaunters. All Jingle Jaunt participants will receive a finishing prize.
The Reindeer Romp (2k walk and 5k jog/run) is for people of all ages.
(participants under the age of 11 must be accompanied by a parent or
guardian aged 18 or older.)
The Jingle Jaunt starts at 8:40 AM. The
Reindeer Romp follows at 9:00 AM. Both events start and finish at the
Plex in Port Elgin. Both are non-competitive, participation-focused
events.
Instead of the usual race number, you get your official entry
souvenir - a set of reindeer antlers (while supplies last) to wear
during the Romp.
After the Reindeer Romp enjoy a pancake breakfast
hosted by the Arch Masons.
For more information and to
register, go www.stfc.org <http://www.stfc.org/> . Download the brochure
and register at any of the convenient registrations sites or by mail.
Register early if you plan to order a running shirt for delivery on
December 20. Same day registrations start at 8:00 AM at the Plex.
December 28 – The Olympic Torch
Relay
5:01 PM – Goodrich Street - Port Elgin
5:37 PM - Albert Street – Southampton
Everyone is invited to line the streets of our community to be part of a
once-in-a-lifetime event!!!
December 28 – Saugeen Shores Olympic Torch Relay Celebrations.
The celebration begins 5:30 PM at the Plex
The fun doesn’t end when the Olympic Torch finishes its historic journey
through Saugeen Shores. The celebration of this great event continues at
The Plex. And, your Torch Bearers will be there to share in the fun.
The party starts at 5:30 with Face Painting, a no-charge Children’s
Carnival plus “Fun in Athletics” interactive equipment.
Then we kick things off with two Tyke hockey games played simultaneously
across the big rink.
Figure skating takes over featuring solos and group routines. We stay on
the ice for more excitement…two-wheel excitement in the form of a BMX
Ice Cross demonstration.
The highlight of the night, though, is sure to be the Tricycle Races.
Watch the Saugeen Shores Town Council pedal their kiddie-size three
wheelers across the ice in a race to see who gets to introduce the Torch
Bearers.
The Canadian Olympic Flag and Southampton’s ‘Big Flag’ will be unfurled
as part of the colour presentation.
There will be a reading by the finalists of the public school writing
contest. Then the announcement of the winner who will be rewarded with a
replica of the torch that made its way through Port Elgin and
Southampton.
And finally you’ll be introduced to the Saugeen Shores Torch Bearers.
Coffee, hot chocolate and sweet treats prepared by the Figure Skating
club will be for sale. As well, food will be available at Canteen
At the end of the festivities the rink will be open to all for a
community skate.
It’s going to be an exciting evening. So, join us in Port and South for
the Torch Relay. Then come back to the Plex as the celebration
continues.
Any questions? Contact Ed Nanni at
pepper.nanni@sympatico.ca
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