Vermilion Skating Club Finishes The 25/26 Season

FunMeet Photo Submitted

The Vermilion Skating Club hosted a successful weekend of skating during its 10th Annual FunMeet and STAR 1–3 event held February 20 and 21. A total of 163 skaters from 11 clubs, travelling from Cold Lake to Edmonton, participated in the competition.

Vermilion was well represented with 36 local skaters, ages three to fourteen, proudly taking to the ice and showcasing the skills developed throughout the season. The club extends sincere thanks to visiting Edmonton assessor Michelle, whose support made it possible to host the STAR assessments locally. Appreciation was also extended to visiting clubs, board members, coaches, volunteers, and families whose dedication ensured a smooth and enjoyable event.

The following weekend, the club presented its 61st Annual Skating Carnival, Musicals on Ice, on February 27. More than 100 skaters ranging in age from three to adult performed before a packed arena of family and community supporters. The evening also highlighted Vermilion’s strong community spirit, with attendees contributing a large amount of donations in support of the local Food Bank.

Performances throughout the carnival featured popular musical selections including Bop to the Top from High School Musical, Just Can’t Wait to Be King from The Lion King, Somewhere Over the Rainbow from The Wizard of Oz, You’re the One That I Want from Grease, You Can Fly from Peter Pan, Popular from Wicked, New York, New York, Back in Time from Back to the Future, Schuyler Sisters from Hamilton, Tale as Old as Time from Beauty and the Beast, Pirates of the Caribbean, Hallelujah, Feed Me Seymour from Little Shop of Horrors, Can’t Stop the Beat from Hairspray, Hard Knock Life from Annie, Rewrite the Stars from The Greatest Showman, Do You Want to Build a Snowman from Frozen, Singin’ in the Rain, Super Trouper from Mamma Mia, Can’t Take My Eyes Off You from Jersey Boys, Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious from Mary Poppins, and Flashlight from Pitch Perfect II. Along with performances by Guest Skaters, Christopher Hammer and the Lloydminster Borer Edges Adult 3 Team.

Club officials noted the success of both weekends reflects the teamwork and commitment of skaters, coaches, volunteers, and families while continuing to foster confidence, sportsmanship, and a lifelong love of skating within the Vermilion community.