‘It’s going to be a great day, bringing some light to good causes and bringing excitement to the area for snowmobiling,’ club director says of Feb. 15 attempt
A small snowmobile club from Wasaga Beach is eager to set a Guinness World Record, and they’re reaching out to snowmobilers across Ontario for support.
On Feb. 15, the Wasaga Snowmobile Club (WSC) along with Sledheads 4 Kids will hold Sledfest for the Record in an effort to surpass the record for the largest snowmobile parade. The current record belongs to the Whitecourt Trailblazers from Alberta, who managed 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 claimed their title, it was previously held by Ontario’s Science Hill Drifters. Bill Gaddows, president of Wasaga Snowmobile Club, expressed his desire to see that title come back home to Ontario.
“We want to get it back,” he said.
The funds raised from registrations and donations will be shared between local food banks and Amici Children’s Camps. The food banks benefiting include Wasaga Beach Ministerial Food Bank, Barrie Food Bank, St. Vincent De Paul’s food bank in Collingwood and the Georgian Bay Food Network in Midland.
“The economy as it is today – there are so many people out there that need this extra help. We want to support them and bring awareness about food banks and how important they are,” said Fuller.
Online registration must be completed beforehand, here.
In-person registration costs $15 per snowmobile, and non-perishable food items can be donated on event day. Registration will happen from 8:30 a. m. to 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 groups of 50 at a time. Proof of a valid Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs trails permit and insurance is required when checking in.
When asked about hopes for the event, Fuller mentioned wanting a large 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 pointed 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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