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MEDIA RELEASE JUDGES ANNOUNCED FOR MINI BATTLE OF THE BLADES Langton, Ontario – October 22, 2013 The panel of judges has been announced for the CBC Mini Battle of the Blades competition being held at the Langton Skating Club on Tuesday, October 29, 2013 at 7 pm. Norfolk County Mayor Dennis Travale, Sheri Bradshaw an official of Western Ontario Section within Skate Canada and Norfolk County Sports Hall of Recognition Inductee and Retired NHL Player Ryan VandenBussche will judge the 10 pairs vying to become the local Mini Blades winner. “I am honored to be asked and pleased to accept the important and much coveted role as judge for the Langton Battle of the Blades,” said Mayor Dennis Travale. The winning pair from the Langton Skating Club will be highlighted on the CBC Battle of the Blades website and compete against the 6 other local winners across Canada. The public will be asked to vote online to decide who will become the Mini Blades Ultimate Winner and attend the Battle of the Blades finale in November. “Move over Battle of the Blades …. here comes the mini’s” said Ryan VandenBussche. Larry Dawson will serve as the host of the competition and has spent many years volunteering in the community. “The event will feature 10 pairs consisting of girls from the Langton Figure Skating Club, boys representing our local minor hockey associations from Langton, Delhi, Waterford and Brantford and will be filmed by a CBC production crew,” said Larry Dawson. “What a super way for our youth to showcase their talent,” added Dawson. The event is being held at the Langton Arena and will be open to the general public by donation. - 30 - For further information contact: Chris Denn, President, Langton Skating Club Mayor Dennis Travale, Norfolk County 519.586-2564 519.426.5870 ext 1220 Ryan VandenBussche, Retired NHL Player Larry Dawson, Community Supporter 519.426.0081 519-426-5150.