Toboggan registration extended to Feb. 8, ice conditions superb for fast race times

Fri, 02/03/2017 - 4:45pm
The refurbished sign announcing the Snow Bowl as the home of the Jack Williams Toboggan Chute is back in its rightful place at the entrance to the recreation area on Barnestown Road. (Photo by Holly S. Edwards)
Ben Hazen in Lincolnville lies down at the back of the toboggan while the NECN reporter/cameraman gets himself ready to head down the chute Friday during Media Day. (Photo by Holly S. Edwards)

    FRIDAY — The U.S. National Toboggan Championships organizing committee hosted news reporters from around the state Friday, providing commentary and fielding questions about the upcoming races, Feb. 10-12, as well as status on ice conditions both on Hosmer Pond and in the chute.

    It was a cold day in Tobogganville, which provided for fast runs for the journalists and camera operators who were brave enough to take a run.

    Friday morning also saw another committee meeting, during which it was decided to extend toboggan team registrations until Wednesday, Feb. 8, to give racers a little more time to make plans and commit to coming to Camden for the weekend.

    Check out the video and see if you have what it takes to climb aboard a wooden toboggan and slide down the chute!

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