Sylvan Lake Ice Dragon Boats cancelled, Polar Dip postponed
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After consulting with team and event organizers, officials with the Town of Sylvan Lake have come to the difficult decision to cancel the Ice Dragon Boat races and Polar Dip event for next weekend, Feb. 16-18.
Town officials say their concern is the safety of event attendees, participants, and all users of the lake. Officials say the ice in the event area isn’t as thick as it needs to be to maintain the weight and traffic for everyone attending. After consulting safety experts and in alignment with the Town’s Outdoor Ice Inspection and Maintenance policy, organizers feel this is the right decision to ensure the safety of everyone.
While the weather could change in the coming week, the Town says a decision needed to be made to accommodate those making the long journey from across Canada and the Northern US to participate in the Ice Dragon Boat races; many of which were planning to depart for Sylvan Lake this weekend.
All activities included in the Ice Dragon Boat Festival have also been postponed. The activities, along with the Polar Dip, will tentatively join the Meltdown event on March 23. However, officials say the Ice Dragon Boat Races will be cancelled for 2024 with plans to bring them back in 2025.
