Pictured Carrie Freed The annual Snow Shovel Riding Championship set to be held Saturday at Old Economy Park has been rescheduled for Saturday, Feb. 1.
The Beaver County Recreation and Tourism Department, which hosts the contest, posted the announcement on their Facebook page Saturday morning.
Photo Courtesy : Alan Freed Photography
The Beaver County Recreation and Tourism Department, which hosts the contest, posted the announcement on their Facebook page Saturday morning.
Photo Courtesy : Alan Freed Photography
"Sorry everyone. Snow Shovel Championship canceled for today. Look for it next Saturday if weather cooperates," the message read.
Despite the cancellation, several riders showed up with their shovels.
"There were probably a good 20 people who were there, " said Alan Freed, whose daughter plans to participate. "Many of them knew it had been canceled and just decided to practice for it."
The free event on Saturday, Feb. 1 is open to all ages, though anyone under 13 is required to have parental consent. Practice runs are from 9 to 11 a.m. and registration is from 11 a.m. to noon.
Racing begins at 12:30 p.m. According to the recreation and tourism department, bagels, hot dogs, cookies, hot chocolate and coffee will be provided.
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Despite the cancellation, several riders showed up with their shovels.
"There were probably a good 20 people who were there, " said Alan Freed, whose daughter plans to participate. "Many of them knew it had been canceled and just decided to practice for it."
The free event on Saturday, Feb. 1 is open to all ages, though anyone under 13 is required to have parental consent. Practice runs are from 9 to 11 a.m. and registration is from 11 a.m. to noon.
Racing begins at 12:30 p.m. According to the recreation and tourism department, bagels, hot dogs, cookies, hot chocolate and coffee will be provided.
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