By: Matt Weingarden, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Lakeshore News Reporter
Figure skaters from across the province will compete at the Atlas Tube Centre this weekend as Skate Lakeshore hosts its first provincial series competition Feb. 14-16, 2025.
“The Skate Ontario provincial series is a figure skating competition that allows athletes to qualify for the Skate Ontario provincial championships,” said Danielle Stuebing, Skate Lakeshore competition chair. “We are excited to be selected as a first-time host for this event, which is geared toward high-level competitors in Star 5 and above.”
The Municipality of Lakeshore welcomed the event and its participants.
“On behalf of Lakeshore’s communities, we are thrilled to welcome figure skaters from across Ontario as they compete for a spot at the provincial championships,” said Mayor Tracey Bailey. “Thank you to the hardworking members of Skate Lakeshore who helped bring this event to our municipality. We hope that all skaters, along with family, friends, coaches and volunteers, enjoy all that our municipality has to offer.”
Skate Lakeshore expressed gratitude to the community for filling volunteer roles needed to run the competition.
“It takes many hands to put on an event of this calibre,” said Breault Stuebing. “We are grateful to the more than 100 volunteers who have signed up to support this event.”
Spectators are welcome. Admission is $7 per person or $5 with a donation of a non-perishable food item for the local Community Support Centre.
Skate Lakeshore is a not-for-profit organization run by volunteers, offering skating programs for ages three to adult.
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