Saturday, February 2, 2013
Local event a no-go due to erratic weather.
The Cardboard Classic, scheduled for Sunday, February 12 at Indian Springs Metropark has been cancelled. “We’ve had a pretty inconsistent winter, and with all the weather changes, we can’t guarantee that we will have enough snow,” said Kassie Kretzschmar, marketing manager for the Huron-Clinton Metroparks. “With all the effort that goes in to making a sled, we hate to see people prepare for this event, only to have it cancelled at the last minute.” Children and adults were challenged to create a two-person sled of cardboard, tape, paint and glue to race down the park’s sledding hill, with prizes to be awarded for winners of the fastest and most creative sleds. For more information, please call 810-494-6026. Located along the Huron and …
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
The Metroparks Cardboard Classic at Indian Springs Metropark takes place Sunday, Feb. 10.
What can you create with a few pieces of cardboard, some tape, paint and glue? Make the fastest and most imaginative two-person sled to compete in the Metroparks Cardboard Classic at Indian Springs Metropark on Sunday, February 10. Children and adults are challenged to create a two-person sled to race down the park’s sledding hill. Fun prizes will be awarded for first, second and third place winners for fastest and most creative sleds. Registration and creative judging begins at 10:30 am; races start at noon. An awards ceremony will be held immediately following the final race, where fun prizes will be awarded to first, second and third place winners for the fastest and most creative sleds. Sleds must seat two individuals and be composed …
Friday, February 10, 2012
Weather has wreaked havoc on ice and snow events at White Lake and Milford parks.
The following is a press release from Denise Semion at Huron-Clinton Metroparks. Indian Springs Metropark’s Cardboard Classic, scheduled for Sunday, February 12 and Ice Fishing for Beginners at Kensington Metropark, scheduled for Saturday, February 11 have been cancelled, due to insufficient ice and snow. The Indian Springs Cardboard Classic was a new event, where competitors were asked to design a two-person sled out of cardboard, tape, paint and glue. Awards were to be given to the top three fastest sleds, as well as the three most creative designs. Ice Fishing for Beginners is a program geared toward introducing the sport of ice fishing to those looking to get involved. “There may not be enough snow for the Classic, but the …
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Think you have what it takes? Build your best sled for Indian Springs Metropark's first Cardboard Classic.
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Tuesday, January 31, 2012
The following is a press release from Huron-Clinton Metroparks. What can you create with a few pieces of cardboard, some tape, paint and glue? Make the fastest and most imaginative two-person sled to compete in the Cardboard Classic at Indian Springs Metropark on Sunday, Feb. 12. Children and adults are challenged to create a two-person sled to race down the park’s sledding hill. Fun prizes will be awarded for first, second and third place winners for fastest and most creative sleds. Registration and creative judging begins at 11 a.m.; races start at 12:15 p.m. An awards ceremony will be held immediately following the final race, where fun prizes will be awarded to first, second and third place winners for the fastest and most creative …
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Brooke Tajer
12:18 pm on Saturday, February 11, 2012
Nope, we've got it haha! You read my mind Jessica, I thought the same thing this morning. more ›