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Skate Exchange program expands 

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Thanks to contributions from local businesses, today the Skate Exchange Program unveiled one of its new skate donation bins at Countryside Arena in Sudbury. The contributions by regional Home Hardware Stores and Home Building Centres, and TyeDee Bin have made it possible for the Skate Exchange Program to now have permanent skate donation bins in all operating arenas throughout Greater Sudbury, including at Tom Davies Square.

Skates that will be collected through these bins will be redistributed to families, children, youth, and community agencies. Skater’s Edge Source For Sports has also been an important supporter of the program through its ongoing donation of used skates and sharpening services.

“We are very proud to work with community-minded businesses like Home Hardware, TyeDee Bin, and Skater’s Edge Source For Sports. Their contributions have brought more visibility and awareness to the program and ultimately will allow us to collect and redistribute more skates,” said Désirée Chartrand, Chair of the Skate Exchange Committee.

The Skate Exchange Committee of Sudbury is a collaborative partnership between a number of agencies and organizations in the City of Greater Sudbury that share a common goal of making physical activity more accessible and encouraging children and families to be winter active. Since 2001 the program has collected gently used skates from the community and redistributed them free of charge during various Free Skate Pickup Days held throughout the winter. So far this season, the program has collected approximately 430 pairs of skates and redistributed more than 300 pairs within the community.

“With the current economic situation, families in Sudbury are in greater need now more than ever. The Skate Exchange promotes positive recreation, which builds self-esteem, develops friendships, and lets not only children, but families explore new interests and have fun together,” said Dana Marshall,Nutrition Program Co-ordinator,The Human League Association.