Community invited to Conquer the Escarpment in memory of former Laker

North Bay, ON – Members of the community are invited to get moving in support of the Lakers Nordic Ski Team by taking part in the Conquer the Escarpment Shelby Dickey Memorial Fun Run/Walk on Saturday, November 4 at 12 p.m. hosted by Nipissing University.

Shelby Dickey was a Nipissing alumnus who earned her Bachelor of Physical Health Education and Master of Science in Kinesiology from Nipissing University. An accomplished athlete and Co-Captain of the Nipissing Nordic Ski team, Shelby passed away in 2019 in a tragic cycling accident.

“Shelby was and is an inspiration to her teammates, bringing a joyful spirit to even the most challenging circumstances,” shared Dr. Toivo Koivukoski, Associate Professor at Nipissing University and Head Coach of the Nipissing Lakers Nordic Ski Team. “Her legacy will remain in the scholarship in her name, and in this event, which encourages everyone to have fun in the outdoors while challenging ourselves.”

The run/walk is approximately 4.5 kilometers long, starting at Founders House Residence Complex (822 Gormanville Road, North Bay, Ontario), and finishing at the Nipissing University Student Union (NUSU) Student Centre (211 College Drive, North Bay, Ontario). Following the run, participants can enjoy an outdoor social with music and hot cocoa.  

This year's Conquer the Escarpment event will include a silent auction, with items donated from local businesses and individuals, perfect for holiday gifts!

Registration is $20 per participant with the option to participate in a timed or untimed run/walk. An optional lunch is also available for $20 per person. The last day to register for lunch is Wednesday, November 1. All proceeds will support the Lakers Nordic Ski Team. Registration is free for all Nipissing students with the option to donate.

To register for the Conquer the Escarpment Shelby Dickey Memorial Fun Run/Walk or to make a donation, visit https://www.nipissingu.ca/events/conquer-escarpment.

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Nipissing University
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