Racing Rocks, sponsored by School District 91, Omineca Ski Club and CrossCountry Skiing Canada was held on Saturday, March 14, 2015.
Almost 100 students from local elementary schools attended wearing green and skiing in the spirit of the leprechaun for the Saint Patrick’s themed event.
The kids braved the pouring rain and the power outage to enjoy a really fun morning. The kids were soaked through by the end of the morning, but the warm stove in the lodge and the hot dog lunch warmed them up.
William Konkin Elementary School took home the gold ski for total points and Francois Lake School took the silver. For participation points, Francois Lake School earned the gold ski and Grassy Plains School the silver. Skiers participated in ski stations such as the Irish jig, the potato cart race, the three legged race, leapin’ leprechaun distance race, the four leaf clover and the potato relay.
The event was organized by Susan Russell and Rachelle Van Zanten with the assistance of many volunteers.