39th Annual Harold Joyce Meet
Join us on November 29th and 30th at the Grant-Harvey Centre, Fredericton
REGISTER FOR THE MEET HERE
registration closes at 10pm on November 19th
Competition sponsorship opportunities
Every contribution, regardless of its size, plays a critically important role in enabling our dedicated athletes to pursue their passion for speed skating.
The Harold Joyce meet is more than just a race — it’s a celebration of sport that benefits our entire community. Families stay several nights in Fredericton, filling local hotels and enjoying meals at nearby restaurants and cafés. The event contributes meaningfully to the local economy each year while showcasing Fredericton as a welcoming destination for sport and tourism. Local coffee shops, grocery stores, hotels, and community-minded businesses have long supported the event through sponsorships and in-kind donations, helping make this annual competition possible.
Reach out to learn more at fassci@gmail.com
Sponsorship tiers
Competition Supporter ($250)
The sponsor would get their company name listed on the competition program and website
Competition Partner ($500)
The above plus a half-page ad in the competition program and website, recognised twice during the announcements during the competition
Competition Champion ($750)
All of the above plus logo on the poster displayed at the competition plus full-page ad in the competition program and website as well as being recognised multiple times during the announcements
All about Harold Joyce
Born on July 3, 1927, Harold Joyce won his first speed skating medal at age 9 in 1937. During his era, most competitions were held outdoors on lakes, with major Maritime meets in Saint John and Dalhousie drawing large crowds. After a pause for the Second World War, Harold resumed his long career, which included skating for the Lake Placid Team for four years. He competed until age 55, and his highlights include winning eight medals at the 1982 Senior Olympics in Lake Placid. In 1987, at the Canadian Outdoor Championships at Lily Lake, he famously edged out his rival, Johnny Quigg, to win gold in the final mile-long race. Harold was a Lifetime Associate member of the Fredericton Amateur Speed Skating Club.
