JON - Les Élans de Jonquière

The club, JON - Les Élans de Jonquière, has experienced notable expansion in its speed skating program, growing from just three skaters post-pandemic to a roster of 12 for the 2023–24 season, along with a nearly full youth skating school offering and equipment rental program that supports newcomers to the sport ([lereveil.com](https://www.lereveil.com/sports/600104/les-elans-de-jonquiere-en-pleine-croissance?utm_source=openai)). In parallel, the Jonquière region is progressing in its winter sports infrastructure, with the construction of a BLEU BLANC BOUGE refrigerated outdoor rink underway at the Patro de Jonquière. Funded by Rio Tinto and the Montreal Canadiens Children’s Foundation, the project represents a $1.9 million investment and is due for completion in fall 2026 ([theingot.ca](https://www.theingot.ca/community/partnerships-and-community-relations/new-bleu-blanc-bouge-rink-in-jonquiere/?utm_source=openai)).