Emily Plihal
Local Journalism
Initiative Reporter
If you are looking for a recreational opportunity, but you have some physical disabilities or impairments, the Town of Peace River has organized a monthly event to give you an exciting extracurricular activity.
Wheels on Ice will be returning to the Baytex Energy Centre Nov. 13, much to the excitement of Town of Peace River’s recreation programmer Taylor Bak.
“Wheels on Ice is one of my favourite programs to host,” says Bak.
“It is a program for people living with a disability to engage in winter leisure in a safe space. We put the wheelchairs directly onto the ice surface, and a skater can push them in their chair,” she adds.
Bak says this is a great opportunity to get out, try something new, have fun, and maybe see some of your favourite community athletes.
“We have members of the North Peace Navigators that volunteer to push some folks around on the ice and play some modified hockey,” Bak says excitedly.
“Anyone is welcome to join us for Wheels on Ice. We have extra wheelchairs for folks that are living with a disability but don’t use a wheelchair that want to try out being on the ice.”
Bak says they welcome care homes, Special Education programs, and people living independently and want a day out of the house for some recreation. No pre-registration is required, and it is absolutely free.
The event will be from 1:30-3 p.m. Bak hopes lots of people will go out to have a great time.
“We run this program once per month during the ice season, excluding December,” she says.
“Follow the Baytex Energy Centre on Facebook for future dates, times, and updates,” she concludes.
If you have any questions, comments, or are wanting to volunteer for the program, please give the Baytex Energy Centre a phone call at (780) 624-3204 or email taybak@peaceriver.ca