FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 2, 2025
Wasaga Beach, ON – Wasaga Beach Sports and Entertainment (WBSE) is set to welcome some of the biggest names in figure skating during Champions on Ice at the Wasaga Stars Arena on June 8, 2025. Hosted by Olympic and World Silver Medalist Elizabeth Manley, this spectacular event will feature a lineup of champion skaters, starring two-time Olympic Silver Medalist Elvis Stojko and four-time World Champion Kurt Browning. Fans of the sport will be treated to an unforgettable performance showcasing the very best in figure skating talent including Olympic team Gold Medalist Kaetlyn Osmond, two-time Canadian Champion Nam Nguyen, two-time Mexican Champion Gladys Orozco- Stojko, Battle of the Blades Champion Violetta Afanasieva and more!
In addition to the main event, skating fans will also have the opportunity to purchase tickets to attend an exclusive and intimate Fireside Chat with Elizabeth Manley, Elvis Stojko, and Kurt Browning on June 7, 2025. The skating icons will share personal stories from their decorated careers, answer audience questions, and offer insights into their lives beyond the rink. Guests of the Fireside Chat will also get a sneak peek of the Champions on Ice rehearsal.
Elizabeth Manley, who hosted a sold-out skating show with Elvis Stojko in February 2024 as part of the Breaking the Ice festival in Wasaga Beach, said:
“We are so excited to bring Champions on Ice to Wasaga Beach. After the tremendous success of our 2024 performance, it’s clear that Wasaga Beach is a special place for skating fans. Whether you’re attending the show or joining us for the Fireside Chat, this is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to get up close and personal with some of my dearest friends and the sport’s biggest legends right here in Wasaga Beach.”
Tickets, ranging from $30-$100, are available starting April 2, 2025 at wbse.ca.
Champions on Ice Details – June 8, 2025
- Hosted by Elizabeth Manley, starring Elvis Stojko, Kurt Browning, Gladys Orozco-Stojko, Alyssa Czisny-Browning, Violetta Afanasieva, Nam Nguyen, Kaetlyn Osmond, and MORE!
- Doors Open: 1:00 PM
- Showtime: 2:00 PM
- Post-Show Meet and Greet: 4:30 PM (tickets available for $25)
- Licensed Bar: Available for attendees of legal drinking age
- On-site parking: FREE courtesy of Barriston Law
Fireside Chat Details – June 7, 2025
- Rehearsal Sneak Peek: Time 6:30-7:00 PM
- Fireside Chat in the RE/MAX Room: 7:30-8:30 PM
- $30 Tickets are available starting April 2, 2025 at wbse.ca.
- Licensed Bar: Available for attendees of legal drinking age
QUICK FACTS: - In February 2024, Wasaga Beach hosted its first winter music and entertainment festival, Breaking the Ice, featuring an NHL Alumni Game, a figure Skating show hosted by Elizabeth Manley and starring Elvis Stojko, and performances by Canadian rock legends Burton Cummings and Blue Rodeo. Over 6000 people attended with nearly half of the festival attendees visiting from out of town.
- This event is proudly presented by Stonebridge Building Group.
Learn more about: Wasaga Beach Sports and Entertainment Inc.
Media Contact:
Gerry Marshall
Director, Wasaga Beach Sports and Entertainment
g.marshall@wasagabeach.com