Thirty five (35) skaters participated in Canadian Open Masters Championships at the 400-metre indoor oval in the Pomeroy Sport Centre in Fort St. John, B.C. this past weekend.
The Fort St. John Elks Speed Skating Club hosted the championship on behalf of B.C. Speed Skating and Speed Skating Canada.
Skaters vied for titles in the master’s category for the all-round title, while five competed in the exhibition 20 to 29-plus years of age class.
The category champions were as follows:
Women, 30-34: Michelle Pepin, Burnaby, B.C.
Women: 35-39: Sue Steckle, Sherwood Park, Alta.
Women, 40-44: Leela Braun, Winnipeg
Women, 50-54: Sandy Ramer, Brantford, Ont.
Women, 60-64: Ann Douglas, Fort Fraser, B.C.
Men, 35-39: Andy Wong, Vancouver Men, 40-44: Rejean Lavoie, Edmonton
Men, 45-49: Rick Lee, Fort St. John, B.C. Men, 50-54: John Pillar, Ottawa
Men, 55-59: Lyle Dickieson, Prince George, B.C. Men, 60-64: Brett Arnason, Winnipeg
Men, 70-74: Werner Meyer, Calgary Men, 75-79: Peter Blokker, Vernon, B.C.
Men, 80-84: Roy Whitney, Calgary
Congratulations to Fort St. John on hosting this event helping to put BC on the map.