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rurallib

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3. Many years ago I was in Brockville, Ont. on business

Reply to Figarosmom (Original post)

Fri May 15, 2026, 02:19 PM

23 hrs ago

that included a Saturday. I wanted to do something 'local' and a colleague told me about the tournament at the local arena.

The first game was 5 year olds - they were amazing. I spent the day there watching kids up to 16. The place was packed all day.

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Look at these kids go! I bet they skate better then they walk. [View all] Figarosmom Thursday OP

No doubt, having seen toddlers on the ski slopes (beginners, sure, but damn!-- Incredible) hlthe2b Thursday #1

Being fearless helps and they definitely are. nt Phoenix61 Thursday #2

Many years ago I was in Brockville, Ont. on business rurallib 23 hrs ago #3

Canadians are born with skates on their feet wnylib 44 min ago #4

That is pretty close to what one of the mothers in the crowd told me rurallib 15 min ago #5