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Sunday, February 5th 2012

Feb 5, 2012

Oval is Open for Public Skating on Sunday, February 5th, 2012

The ice is being flooded early this morning and the weather will be perfect for skating today.

Today's Public Skating Day is sponsored by Paluski Boats.

Feb 2, 2012

Thursday, February 2nd, 2012

The cold weather has returned to the Oval.  The ice is in good shape althought we have, unfortunately, lost a considerable amount of the ice thickness over the last few days.

The Oval is open today but we will be flooding all day to try and build up the ice thickness again.

Feb 1, 2012

Warm weather closes the Oval again.

The Oval will be closed today because of the unseasonably high temperatures.

Please stay off the ice until further notice

Jan 31, 2012

Oval is Open this morning

The snow from last evening has been cleared and the ice looks good.

The Oval will be closed if it begins to rain today or gets too warm.

Jan 30, 2012

Monday, Jan 30th

The Oval is Open today.

The Longblades Speed Skating Club will be holding an open practice from 4 to 6 pm this afternoon.

Jan 30, 2012

The first weekend of Polarfest at the Oval was a great success.

Teams and organizers enjoyed some fun games of pond hockey and a day of snow!  The Hinzey Team from Toronto overcame the stiff challenge from the local team of Ben & The Lost Boys!  In the Bronze game the Mooseknuckles from Aurora outlasted the Greenwood Knights.  The Greenwood Team from Durham and the local Birchbark Media team have now participated in the Polar Cup for the past three years!!!

On Sunday local residents had a chance to skate with members of the local SEL council - thanks to Deputy Reeve Andy Mitchel for helping to make the day possible! 

Jan 24, 2012

The Oval is Closed again today due to the mild weather.

Jan 23, 2012

Oval is Closed Today

Due to the warm weather the Oval is closed today.

Please stay off the ice.

We have some great events on the schedule for the next few weeks - please check the schedule in the Lakefield Herald's Oval Insert and visit the website's Events List for details and entry forms.

Jan 22, 2012

SUNDAY, JANUARY 22nd - OVAL IS OPEN!!

The weather will co-operate for another day on Opening Weekend - Expect clear skies and the temperature just a bit below freezing - a perfect day to skate at the Oval!!

Public Skating today between 11:00 am and 3:00 pm is brought to you thanks to our skating club member and dedicated volunteer Chris Coons of PG Towns General Store in Douro.  Come to tha Oval and say Hi! to Chris - and be sure to drop by his store in beautiful Douro!!

Delicious Sausages, Hamburgs, hot and cold beverages are all available at the Oval as well rental speed skates. 

Jan 21, 2012

On Saturday, January 21st, 2012 the Ontario Speed Skating Oval will be open.  Club skaters from across Ontario as well as the general public are welcome to skate at the Oval between 11 am and 3 pm today.

The ice is in good condition - still a few bumpy sections but the snow has been cleared from the ice and the parking lot.

The heat will on in the warming hut. Light snacks, warm and cold drinks will be available at the concession stand and recreational speed skates will be available for $5 per pair.

We look forward to seeing everyone out for a skate!

Dec 27, 2011

The Weather has started to co-operate so that the ice making process has now started.  On Tuesday, December 27th the small covering of snow on the track was packed and more snow is forecast for Wednesday, December 28th.  The plan based on the current weather forecast is to begin flooding on Monday, January 2nd, 2012!!!

For those who would like to join the spoeed skating club or rent a pair of speed skates for the coming season the Registration form is attached.   LLSSC_Membership_2012.rtf

This Flyer outlines the programs and events for the 2012 Skating Season   Oval_special_event_flyer_2012.pdf

You can send the Registration Form or obtain additional information by contacting the Oval at info@ontariospeedskatingoval.com

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