Ice Skate Tour a success for Franz Josef
The Ice Skate Tour was approached by the Franz Josef School about one and a half years ago to bring their event to the Franz Josef Community. The Franz Josef Community Council came on board to assist with the administration and logistics of this substantial event.
The Ice rink was set up in the Franz Josef Community Centre, which was festively decorated by enthusiastic volunteers for this event.
Due to our amazing sponsors who fully funded this event all proceeds from the ticket sales were donated to the FJ Glacier School! Our thanks go out to the Department of Internal Affairs, SWAS South Westland Area School, Te Whatu Ora, Grey Valley Couriers, FJ Scenic Hotel, SERF South Westland Emergency Response Fund and the WCCT West Coast Community Trust for their generous sponsorship.
A local group of volunteers ran the kitchen and proceeds from that are put towards the upkeep and maintenance of the St James Church in Franz Josef.
A total of 603 people visited the ice skate rink, this includes all kids these schools who came over for (multiple) FREE ice skate lessons: Ross, HariHari, Whataroa, Franz Josef and Fox; 40 people battled it out over the first ever FJ Waiho Curling Cup one evening; and adults and kids who attended two disco night ice skate sessions.
Text and images – Franz Josef CDO
