What do the following have in common: Ice skating, noodle hockey, healthy snacks, dancing, Winnie the Pooh and Tigger? They were all part of a recent Customer Appreciation Event at the Northbrook Sports Center. An estimated 365 people attended the event, enjoying free skating and skate rental, music, games and demonstrations.
?It was amazing, with the ice divided and activities for everyone at the same time,? reports Eileen Loftus, Leisure Services Manager for the Northbrook Park District, which manages the Sports Center. ?The adults and kids looked like they were having a great time playing hockey with floor hockey sticks, foam pucks, noodles and balls. And then to add to that, demonstrations of speedskating and figure skating as well as games and dancing! I am confident in saying that there were no complaints and all smiles.?
The Sports Center planned the event to thank loyal patrons and welcome new ones. Winnie the Pooh and Tigger were surprise costumed characters who skated with young children. Skaters also enjoyed noodle hockey ? a gentle form of hockey, played with swimming pool ?noodles.?
Along with fun and games, the Sports Center staff tried to deliver a message about the health benefits of ice sports. ?Skating builds strength and endurance, boosts balance and flexibility, and burns calories, even for beginners,? says Ann Marie Shipstad, a former professional skater with experience in all four ice sports (figure skating, hockey, speedskating and curling), who is the new Special Event and Group Programmer at the Sports Center. ?The benefits include discipline, setting and meeting goals, tenacity and perseverance. These are skills you have your whole life, and these are lifetime sports,? she adds.
The staff at the Sports Center is planning more special events for the community, including a Winter Open House on January 14. Details will be announced on the Northbrook Park District website, nbparks.org, and in the Winter/Spring Recreation Guide, which will be mailed to residents by mid-November.
Source: http://triblocal.com/northbrook/community/stories/2011/09/ice-skating-event-fun-and-fitness/
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