The Great Skate

01/16/2024

Brrr! It sure is cold in Calgary. But - don't miss out on some amazing activities you can do in January!

❄️ Check out this article by Avenue Magazine — Calgary! 20 Best Things to Do in Calgary This January... including THE GREAT SKATE, of course.

Read the full article here: https://www.avenuecalgary.com/things-to-do/25-best-things-to-do-in-calgary-this-january/

JOIN US in support of Inn from the Cold on January 28th, 2024! It's a super fun 8-hour team relay. Let's see how far can your team skate in 8 hours! ⛸

This month, have fun at a new indoor park, watch a 10-minute play festival, try your luck at a new claw machine arcade and more.

01/15/2024

Everything you need to know about THE GREAT SKATE! 👇👇

1. It's family-friendly for everyone ages 12+!
2. 📍 The Olympic Oval
3. Relay teams can be made up of 5-10 skaters, with each team having a designated captain. (Who would be a good captain for YOUR team?😉)
4. Fundraiser for Inn from the Cold - they support families in Calgary through programs such as homelessness prevention and diversion, emergency family shelter, and supportive housing.
5. The 8-hour relay starts at 10:00am and finishes at 6:00pm! 🍎☕ Refreshments available at the Oval!

JOIN US by signing up today at https://thegreatskate.ca/!!

01/12/2024

It’s no doubt that it’s cold outside so let’s think about the children and families who are experiencing homelessness right now. ❄️

Our 8-hour team relay skate is a fundraising event in support of !

Inn from the Cold’s Ron Smith attended “The Big Show” with Rusic & Rose this week to talk about this fun and exciting event that raises money for an important cause in our city!

💕 We are so proud to have the as our community sport partner and as our official media partner for this event!

SIGN UP today! It’s only $50 per person to register! www.thegreatskate.ca (LINK IN BIO! ⬆️)

Sunday, January 28th. See you at 📍The Olympic Oval!

01/10/2024

JOIN US! ⛸️

Skating for a good cause? Yes please!

Skating is a great characteristic of being Canadian. 💕 Caring for others is also a great characteristic of being Canadian! Which is why The Great Skate is an event YOU need to check out.

It’s a fun and unique experience open to anyone ages 12 and up. This is an 8-hour team relay event focused on inclusive celebration while raising money for an important cause - Inn from the Cold!

Registration is open! ⚡️ It’s $50 to register as an individual or $2,500 for a team/ corporate group of up 10 participants.

📍 Olympic Oval Calgary (Fun fact: This is the largest indoor skating surface in Canada!)

SIGN UP TODAY at www.thegreatskate.ca!

THE GREAT SKATE is a team relay fundraising event in Support of Inn from the Cold

12/19/2023

⛸️ Strap on your skates and join the movement to end family homelessness!

Glide with purpose, race with heart, and make a lasting impact as we relay for hope and homes in support of Inn from the Cold ! 💕

This is ’s first ever team relay skate! How far can your team skate in 8 hours?

JOIN US:
❄️ Sunday, January 28th, 2024
❄️ Olympic Oval
❄️ 10:00am to 6:00pm

Register today: https://thegreatskate.ca