Local groups, including more than 60 Boy Scouts, are planning to bring several people to the event, said Chiller manager Chris Routzahn. On Friday morning, the Global Impact STEM Academy will be racing bobsleds they made in class from 8:45 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
“We’re anticipating a lot (of people),” Routzahn said. “We’re planning on it being a real busy day here. There’s a little bit more excitement this year.”
The event is open to all ages and provides a different outlet for people to enjoy the ice.
“A lot of times, it’s a lot of opeople who’ve never been here before or have never used the ice,” Routzahn said. “It’s a nice way to get people into the building.”
Registration is open from 1 to 2 p.m., followed by racing until 4 p.m. Participants must bring their pre-constructed sleds to the event. Prizes will be awarded to race winners for best design and most creative.
The best part is seeing the designs, Routzahn said. The Chiller’s bobsled will look like a zamboni, a machine used to resurface ice for skating, while NTPRD also brought a sled that looks like a lion.
“Everybody puts their own personal touch on it,” Routzahn said.
The only materials permitted are cardboard, tape, glue, wax, lacquer and paint. No wood, plastic or metal is permitted, including staples. All sleds must have hockey tape or packing tape lining the bottom to prevent damaging the ice.
Participants should wear athletic shoes and are permitted to wear helmets.
Cost is $5 per sled and registration will be held at the door. For contest rules or more information, log on to ntprd.org or call 937-328-7275.
On March 12, the Chiller will be hosting the Spring Classic ice skating competition from noon to 5 p.m., which will include skaters ages 4 through 50, Routzahn said.
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