The launch of the Eastern Cape's only ice hockey training academy and ice hockey programme at Baywest Mall this week is set to put the province back on the competitive ice skating map, say organisers. Starting this Saturday (August 1), The Ice Rink at Baywest Mall will begin its eight-week training academy aimed at helping skating novices - child or adult - get to grips with the ice, while at the same time scouting for skating talent in the region. "Many skaters haven't been on the ice for … [Read more...] about The Ice Rink launches training academy and ice hockey programme
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Ice Skating fun returns to Port Elizabeth
The imminent opening of what will be the Eastern Cape's only ice rink - located within the Fun Factory zone of the R1.7bn Baywest Mall - has skating enthusiasts, schools and families eager to hit the ice for good, clean and safe entertainment. Dave Rodger, owner of the Ice Rink Company which will manage the operation said that while the primary function of the rink was to provide a venue for entertainment and social activity, the secondary aim was to identify and grow skating talent within … [Read more...] about Ice Skating fun returns to Port Elizabeth
We Didn’t Get to Ice Skate But we DID see the Laser Show
Last night the Longhair and I toodled on down to the Boardwalk to see the Sparkle for Charity and Laser show. Of course the Longhair met her good friend and ace photographer, Niki M, there so I was kinda lost for the evening. No matter - it was a good chance to practise some night shooting of the world record sparkler attempt which was followed by the laser and pyrotechnic show. Some of the 'publishable' images are to be found below. Two Christmas seasons back the Boardwalk had a plastic … [Read more...] about We Didn’t Get to Ice Skate But we DID see the Laser Show
