Family Day courtesy NU Lakers

This Family Day, Monday, February 17, features some great ways for kids to be active on the ice and on the court.Families are invited for a casual skate and meet some of the Nipissing Lakers varsity hockey players at Memorial Gardens from 2 to 4 p.m. Presented by RBC Learn to Play Project, the ice time is free of charge. Pleasure skaters, hockey players and first-timers alike are invited to lace up and come out for a spin on the ice.
Also on Monday, February 17, the Nipissing Lakers volleyball and basketball programs will be hosting a Family Fun Day at the Robert J Surtees Athletic Centre.
For just $5 per participant, young athletes can hone their skills, enjoy fun activities and games and win some prizes. The day begins with registration at 9:30 a.m. for girls and boys between the ages of seven and 13. They will then hit the court from 10 a.m. until noon.
For the older athletes, boys and girls between the ages of 14 and 18 years old, they will begin with registration at 1:30 p.m. and then take part in the camp from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m.Parents are welcome to stay and participate with their child free of charge. Lakers men’s basketball head coach Chris Cheng is excited about offering an event like this.
“This is a great opportunity for our program and Lakers Athletics to engage with the community. The day will be a lot of fun,” he said. “I think the kids will enjoy what we have in store for them.”
Both programs will have skill stations, mini-games, co-operative games and prizes to giveaway.
Lakers women’s volleyball head coach Marc LaRochelle echoed Cheng’s comments, explaining how important it is to work with the city and the citizens of North Bay and create a strong relationship.
“We as a volleyball staff are looking forward to family day and giving back to the community,” he said. “It is very important for us to spend time on the court with young people and growing the game we love.”
Nipissing Lakers director of athletics Vito Castiglione said hosting Family Fun Day is an opportunity to show off what Nipissing and Lakers Athletics offers.
“Camps like these are a great way to give back to the community and also showcase our facilities – our Robert J Surtees Athletic Centre – in the process,” he explained.
For more information, go towww.nipissingu.ca/funday???????