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Skate Canada in Cornwall

By Diane Hunter and there is something for all skaters have to go elsewhere Mitschke explained that only the
youth age groups. “Yes anyone to get the proper training. “We top three in each category make it
ORNWALL – Skate Cornwall can join. A lot come to the club have had skaters in the past that through to the provincial level. She
Cis a non-profi t organization through club members of skate have gone to competitive levels, said the Cornwall club did well,
that began in Cornwall some Canada as well. There is no adult but this is mostly a recreational but didn’t qualify. “Only a small
50 years ago. As a member of program but there are programs skating club,” explained Mitschke. group of skaters make it through.
Skate Canada, the Cornwall for youths. We have 60 CanSkaters “More competitive skaters would Our group goes to competitions,
branch offers youth in the area aged three to 12, and they branch have to go to a club that offers just not at the provincial or national
an opportunity to learn skating off from there into fi gure skating competitive skating training in level,” said Mitschke. “We do
techniques that include beginner, with more detail oriented dances, Montreal, Ottawa, or farther west. have competitions throughout the

figure, and power skating. “We jumps, and spins. We have 19 in Most of our current coaches here year within eastern Ontario. We
are a part of Skate Canada called that program.” Skate Cornwall were competitive skaters at one have three competitions in March.
Skate Cornwall,” said Barbara offers CanSkate, CanPower Skate, point in their skating life. I think The kids are going to Winchester
Mitschke, volunteer board and STARSkate programs at the there are a couple in our club that
member and treasurer. “Every Benson Centre. have those aspirations.” March 15, then Massena on the 22,
town has their own club as part of According to Mitschke, although and Hawkesbury on the 29. They
Skate Canada.” The club does have a few are pretty excited after a weekend
Skate Cornwall does have some competitions throughout the year of hosting EOSIC.”
Mitschke said anyone can join competitions, more competitive including the Ontario STARSkate
Mitschke said skating is a great
Invitational Championships
(EOSIC), which was held recently sport for kids to get involved
at the Benson Centre. “EOSIC in. “The objective is to provide
had 519 skaters at all levels the opportunity for everyone to
from all over Ontario including participate in skating throughout

Bowmanville, Perth, Port Perry, their lifetime for fun, fitness and
Whitby, Lindsay and some from achievement.”
Quebec,” explained Mitschke. For more information on Skate
“Skaters range in age from seven to Cornwall visit: http://www.
18. It was a three day event where skatecanada.ca/skatecornwall,
skaters qualify for provincials, email skatecornwall@hotmail.
which is being held in March in
com or call 613-936-9290.
Wellington.”

in her battle against NUT Midline Carcinoma

Help Stephanie Find Her Cure

Teacher - Stephanie Grady, 32, is fi ghting for
her life . She is a mother of three who has a
rare form of cancer – NUT Midline Carcinoma.
– and she needs a team to help her out! Join
Team Grady and participate in one (or more!)
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of the many fundraising initiatives taking place!
of the many fundraising initiatives taking place!
Hockey, Volleyball, Basketball and Pub-Night Socials
Hockey, Volleyball, Basketball and Pub-Night Socials
& Silent Auctions are just the beginning! All funds
& Silent Auctions are just the beginning! All funds
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story and event information, participation or donation options, please visit
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Help us send her for cutting-edge treatment in Boston.
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Nutty Events:
50/50 Draws ................................................ Ongoing
Pub Social and Silent Auction ............ March 22

Basketball at RO .................................... March 22
Volleyball at BCI/TISS ......................... March 29

More Events to Come!

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For Information, Participation and Donations, visit:
Skaters from Skate Cornwall who competed in EOSIC. (From left):
Nadine Kamm, Makenzie Mitschke, and Angelina Roundpoint. All three www.gradyfund.com
are eleven years old. Photo supplied by Barbara Mitschke.