‘It’s going to be a great day, bringing some light to good causes and bringing excitement to the area for snowmobiling,’ says club director
A small snowmobile club from Wasaga Beach is gearing up to break a Guinness World Record, and they’re reaching out to snowmobilers throughout Ontario for support.
On Feb. 15, the Wasaga Snowmobile Club (WSC) along with Sledheads 4 Kids will present Sledfest for the Record in an effort to surpass the record for the largest snowmobile parade. The current record is held by the Whitecourt Trailblazers in Alberta, who had 1,047 snowmobiles parading on Feb. 12, 2015 during the World Snowmobile Invasion.
“This is an opportunity for Ontario and the WSC to shine and attempt this record,” said Josh Fuller, director with WSC and Sledheads 4 Kids.
When Alberta’s team took home the title, it was previously held by Ontario’s Science Hill Drifters. Bill Gaddows, president of Wasaga Snowmobile Club, mentioned that he wants to see that title come back to Ontario.
“We want to get it back,” he said.
The funds raised through registrations and donations will go towards local food banks as well as Amici Children’s Camps. Some of the food banks set to benefit include Wasaga Beach Ministerial Food Bank, Barrie Food Bank, St. Vincent De Paul’s food bank in Collingwood and Georgian Bay Food Network in Midland.
“With how things are economically these days – there are so many people out there that need this extra help. We want to support them and raise awareness about food banks and how important they are,” said Fuller.
You can register online ahead of time here.
For those registering in person, it will cost $15 per snowmobile, and non-perishable food items will be accepted on event day. Registration runs from 8:30 a. m. until 11:30 a. m., which includes a pancake breakfast before the parade starts at Wasaga Sports Park located at 1888 Klondike Park Road at 11:30 a. m., launching in waves of 50 at a time. Proof of a valid Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs trails permit and insurance is needed when checking in.
When asked what he hopes for from this event, Fuller expressed his desire for a strong turnout.
“I know this area alone can beat that record. Anything over 1,047 would be fantastic,” he said. “It’s going to be a great day, bringing some light to good causes and bringing excitement to the area for snowmobiling.”
Gaddows points out that Wasaga Beach used to be known as Ontario’s snowmobile capital.
“It’s kind of gone by the wayside. Maybe an event like this will put us back on the map,” he said.
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