Harness winter fun during Carp Snow Days Feb. 10-11

Posted Feb 9, 2012 By Theresa Fritz

EMC Events - Celebrate the best the winter in Canada has to offer in Carp this weekend.

The Huntley Community Association (HCA) is hosting its annual Carp Snow Days Feb. 10-11. Events take place in an around the W. Erskine Johnston Arena and the Huntley outdoor rink.

To take part in all events, purchase your Snow Days zipper pull for $3.

"Our goal is to put on a real family event, with something for all ages and abilities./ But since the outdoor rink is our focus, a lot of the events do take place on the ice," explained HCA member Pat Ross.

While the winter carnival has been around for decades, it was officially branded as Carp Snow Days in 2006 with the signature snowman logo.

This year's fun begins tomorrow night (Friday, Feb. 10) with the Snow Days Friday night supper from 6-8 p.m. Supper will be served in the West Carleton Amateur Sports Club (WCASC), upstairs in the arena.

From 6-10 p.m., the four on four hockey tournament will be played on the outdoor rink.

From 7 - 8:20 p.m., enjoy a family skate inside at the W. Erskine Johnston Arena.

From 8:30 - 9:20 p.m., the action heats up on the ice in the rink with a hockey challenge with the West Carleton Wild Cats

BUSY DAY

Saturday, Feb. 11 offers a full day of winter fun, starting bright and early at 8 a.m. with a pancake breakfast on the outdoor rink. Breakfast runs until 10 a.m.

From 8 a.m. to noon, outdoor hockey league games are being played on the outdoor ink. Come out and cheer on your favourite Carp team.

Get a jump on Valentine's Day by doing your Valentine Day shopping the Sports Club (located above the arena). Find that special gift from a selection of local vendors from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., enjoy horse drawn sleigh rides. They will begin behind the outdoor rink. From 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., a barbecue lunch of hamburgers and hotdogs will be served.

Carnival games will be played on the outdoor rink between 12:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. A schedule will be posted at the rink the day of the event. From 2 -3:30 p.m., a snow ball game will be played Diamond #1. Open to all ages and skill levels.

From 2- 4 p.m., enjoy a family skate on the outdoor rink. No sticks allowed on the rink during the skate.

From 2-5 p.m., there will games in the Sports club, upstairs in the arena. Have some fun playing cards, board games, bingo, music, food, prizes and fun.

All proceeds from this year's Carp Snow Days are going to Carp (Huntley) Community Association.

theresa.fritz@metroland.com