The Battle of the Blades fundraiser showcased talent, community spirit and months of practise, all of which were evident during the performance of father and daughter team Dan Playfair and Aurora Playfair, April 20 at the Plex.
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The Saugeen Shores community and skating fans came in droves to witness 18 teams battle it out for the second Battle of the Blades (BOB) event, held at the Plex in Port Elgin April 20.
Organized by the Saugeen Shores Skating Club and the Caitlyn Cobean Community Crusaders (CCCC), the event filled the arena to capacity and by the end of intermission had raised over $10,000 in donations, funds to go in support of CCCC, a community group dedicated to supporting families whose children are fighting health battles in Grey and Bruce counties, and the Saugeen Shores Skating Club.
Caitlyn Cobean, who passed away in 2008 after battling a deadly brain tumour, was memorialized in many ways throughout the evening with a heartfelt introduction by her mother Rona Cobean, a picture montage, and her fellow hockey teammates performing a surprise finale routine to the Spice Girls.
The on ice battle that had an appearance from Elvis, Vi Cottrill, and even a double toe showcased four categories of winners:
Under 12 Results:
1: Madison Kerr and Wyatt McNabb
2: Allie McMeekin and Lucas Harris
3: Abigail Pilger and Anderson Leaver
Teen 13-18 Results:
1: Hannah Weisgerber and Brady Moulton
2: Cassidy Belanger and Talan Martin
3: Kierra Rhyno and Patrick Fenton
Family Division Results:
1: Aurora Playfair and Dan Playfair
Adult Results:
1: Lee-Erin Henderson and Darryl Henderson
2: Kristyn Kline and Andy Barnard
3: Jen Wallace and Colin (Elvis) Morano
After an online vote the Peoples Choice Award went to the youngest competitors, Rylee Simmonds and Kai Bailey.
Battle of the Blades Snapshots edition
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A surprise performance of Caitlyn Cobean’s former teammates saw Emily Kelly (left), Jessica Perdue, Kelly Little, Jordaine Leeder, Katrina Zadow and McKinnon Nelthorpe “Spice Up” the “life” inside arena to close the show.
Figure skater Abigail Pilger and hockey player Anderson Leaver skated to “Can’t Stop This Feeling” which earned them the third place spot.
The youngest skaters Rylee Simmonds (5) and Kai Bailey (6) garnered many fans and took home the Peoples Choice Award at Battle of the Blades, April 20.
These spies, Madison Kerr and Wyatt McNabb, nabbed first place in the under 12 category.
Hannah Weisgerber and partner Brady Moulton dancing during their Footloose inspired routine which earned them top spot in the 13-18 category at Battle of the Blades, April 20.
The team of Cynthia Seifried and Len Arnold during their Battle of the Blades performance, April 20.
Beloved Saugeen Shores resident Vi Cottrill was honoured during the evening of skating.
Husband and wife team, Lee-Erin and Darryl Henderson took the Adult division, at the Battle of the Blades fundraiser, April 20 at the Plex in Port Elgin.
