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The Canadian Ice-Stock Federation in partnership with the South Frontenac Stocksport Club is hosting the America Cup Stocksport Tournament July 24-27, 2023 at Centennial Park in Harrowsmith, Ontario.
Athletes from Austria, Brazil, Guatemala, Colombia, Paraguay, and Canada are scheduled to compete in the competitive sport of ice stock, often described as a mix between bocce and curling over seven days. Competitive play begins with the Canada Cup on July 22-23 and then America Cup play runs from July 24-27. Games will begin at 9 a.m. each morning and continue to approximately 4 pm.
Spectators are welcome but are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, lots of water and sunscreen since seating is limited. The 38 Special Food Truck will be on site from 11 am to 2 pm from July 22-27.
The Opening Ceremonies will take place on Monday, July 24 at 3 pm under the Grand Pavilion in Centennial Park. The ceremonies will feature welcoming remarks by dignitaries including the Austrian Ambassador to Canada, and a flag exchange between the athletes competing from the various countries.
The America Cup is an international tournament presented this year by the Canadian Ice Stock Federation in partnership with the South Frontenac Stocksport Club. In 2020, the Canadian Men’s Team with members from South Frontenac Stocksport Club won the Gold Medal in Regen, Germany.
For more details on the tournament and latest schedule updates, see the Canadian Ice Stock Facebook page or South Frontenac Stocksport webpage.
About the Canadian Ice-Stock Federation
The Canadian Ice-Stock Federation is the governing body for the sport of ice-stock in Canada. Stocksport is a highly inclusive sport that encourages camaraderie amongst people of all ages, genders, and special needs. Clubs send their best men and women to the world championships every two years and participate in the America Cup in off years.
About the South Frontenac Stocksport Club
South Frontenac Stocksport Club provides positive opportunities for physical and social health. We believe in an inclusive and safe place to play, compete, and grow our sport in our community.
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For more information contact:
Jennifer Mayrl Karl Hammer
President President
Canadian Ice-Stock Federation South Frontenac Stocksport Club
(705) 331-3463 (613) 449-6249
canadianicestockfederation@gmail.com hammerkg@limestone.on.ca
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