Photos/MIKE MALONEYrepresenting 14 clubs from across the central Ontario region gathered in Fergus over the last weekend to participate in the Skate Canada sanctioned competition “Skates Alive”. A total of almost 500 skaters entered the event including representatives from Skate Canada Orangeville, the Dufferin Peel Skating Club, Shelburne Skating Club and the Grand Valley and District Skating Club.