SPRINGWATER TOWNSHIP / November 17, 2009 – Jason Harris will be a part of Olympic history on Tuesday December 29th, as he carries the Olympic Torch in Elmvale on its way to the winter games in Vancouver.
Jason is co-owner of Orr Lake Golf Club in Springwater Township, and was named a Torchbearer by iCoke, after making a commitment to be more physically and environmentally active.
“I’m excited to be a part of the 2010 Olympic Torch Relay,” said Jason. “Carrying the torch in my own community will make it even more memorable.”
While Jason is preparing for his turn with the historic relay, Elmvale will be buzzing with pre-Torch Relay activities, including:
INTERNATIONAL LUNCH SPECIALS with foods from countries around the world, served up by the Elmvale restaurants you know and love!
WARM-UP STATIONS around the community with hot chocolate, coffee and snacks
“AMAZING RACE” Olympic Edition, multi-generational and family-oriented (9am – 11am)
KID’S SPEED SKATING RACES at the Elmvale Arena (9am – 10am)
CELEBRITY SLEDGE HOCKEY GAME at the Elmvale Arena (10:30am – 11:00am)
FUTURE OLYMPIC STARS HOCKEY GAME at the Elmvale Arena (10:00am – 10:30am)
FAMILY CURLING with World Champions at the Elmvale Curling Club (9am – 11am)
BOB SLEIGH RACES at Homer Barrett Park (10am – 11am)
Come out and participate in the pre-torch events, and find a great spot to watch the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Torch Relay make its way into Elmvale.
Springwater is a municipality of approximately 18,000 residents located in the heart of Simcoe County. 2009 celebrates the 15th anniversary of the amalgamated Township of Springwater. The Township is governed by a seven-member council with a complement of 60 full and part-time staff. The NEW Township of Springwater Administration Centre is located at 2231 Nursery Road in Midhurst, and amalgamates the Parks and Recreation staff as well as Council Chambers with the rest of the staff.
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