Greater Sudbury Regional Spelling Bee registration open to children
Attention all junior orthographers and lexicographers in the making: there's still time to sign up for the Greater Sudbury Regional Spelling Bee.
The high-stakes spelling competition for children ages six to 14 is happening April 10.
Jana Bolton is the Sudbury chapter president of the Spelling Bee of Canada and told CBC News she has two youngsters of her own taking part in the event.
She said children who sign up receive a practice list of 400 words to study and memorize. There are four practice sessions available to help get them prepped for the big competition.
"I do love to spell, myself, and I love to see the kids get up and take on the challenge," said Bolton.
Winners in each division receive money, with $1,800 in cash prizes up for grabs. Local winners from Sudbury go on to the provincial competition in Toronto in May.
Listen to the complete interview with Jana Bolton and hear a few callers try to spell a word in an impromptu CBC Radio spelling bee competition.
