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Title: King club hosts speed skating meet

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The King Speed Skating Club will host the Ontario Speed Skating Association Central Ontario Meet and Special Olympics competition this Saturday, Nov. 16 at the Trisan Centre in Schomberg.

The event runs 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will be both, the first sanctioned Ontario Speed Skating Association meet, and first Special Olympics Ontario speed skating competition, to take place in King Township.

The King Speed Skating Club is a registered, non-profit organization and is staffed wholly by volunteers. The club is a member of the Ontario Speed Skating Association and is also affiliated with Special Olympics Ontario. They service a large geographic area, and are the regional club for King Township (Nobleton, Schomberg, King), Vaughan (Maple, Woodbridge, Kleinburg), Caledon (Bolton, Caledon), New Tecumseth (Alliston, Beeton, Tottenham, Tecumseth), Bradford, and Richmond Hill.

Saturday's event will see approximately 120 athletes from clubs throughout Ontario.

The meet will also create a new, annual, opportunity for participation in speed skating by Special Olympics Ontario athletes.

If you have any questions, or would like additional information about the club, please contact Rose Kimber 416-524-444, or info@kingspeedskating.com

By Mark Pavilons

 

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