Information for the public
June 3, 2016
The Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay’s Department of Community Services and Recreation is inviting the community to participate in the following events taking place this month:
1) Sprockids Leader Training
Date & Time: June 10th from 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. & June 11th from 9:00 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Location: E.J. Broomfield Arena, hospitality room
*To register for this training, please contact Ann Morris at 899-0607*
2) Bike Rodeo
Date & Time: Saturday, June 11th from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location: Kinsmen Park (vehicle parking at the Arena)
*Bike helmets will be available before the Bike Rodeo at the Grenfell Health building: 14 Royal Street (next to NL Housing). Helmets will NOT be distributed at the Bike Rodeo.*
The Town is working in conjunction with Bike Labrador to establish a mountain bike park at the Mealy Mountain Collegiate Sports Complex. The Sprockids Leader Training session is for community members interested in becoming certified instructors.
The leader training will enable instructors to deliver the Sprockids Program to the community, in conjunction with Bike Labrador. The program teaches young people 55 skills for safely and successfully enjoying the sport of mountain biking.
The Bike Rodeo is an annual event organized in partnership by Labrador-Grenfell Health, Labrador Wellness Coalition, RCMP, Nunatsiavut and the Town.