2009 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge announces Legacy Fund recipients
The World Under-17 Hockey Challenge Legacy will soon be in the hands of organizations across the central island. Organizers recently completed the evaluation process and will be allocating funds to over 20 regional initiatives ranging from facility improvements to development programs, equipment upgrades, coaching Initiatives, and KidSport contributions. A detailed list is attached.
The Legacy Fund Committee congratulates the successful applicants. “The 2009 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge created many lasting legacies and the committee is excited to support a wide range of projects across the partner communities” said Committee Chair Ron Paulson.
Funds were allocated to the
The 2009 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge was held December 28, 2008 to January 4, 2009 at the Alberni Valley Multiplex and partner venues across
For More Information contact your local Legacy Fund Committee member or:
Stefanie Weber
Media Director
2009 World U17 Hockey Challenge
250-735-0766
Ryan Robins
Hockey
Manager, Marketing Services/Events
403-777-4591
2009 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge Legacy Fund Recipients
Equipment for off ice training and rink dividers
Coaching resource center
Goalie equipment
Renovated storage facilities
Scholarship/Bursary Program
Arena upgrades including new board glass, rink divider boards and nets.
Cliff McNabb Arena Score Board and digital clocks
Port Alberni Parks & Recreation $21,500
Facilities improvements for the Alberni Valley Multiplex including automatic door openers, a floor cleaning machine, Penalty box doors, Automatic External Defibrillator, Cordless microphone unit and Skate training aides
Renovations to the Cowichan Arena, which will include a four-sided score clock and upgrade to the lighting system
Regional District of
Oceanside Place Scoreclock replacement
Comox Valley Regional District $11,900
Renovate arena seating area
Equipment lending and Offiiciating Development program
Alberni Valley/Oceanside Minor Hockey Associations $6,000
Joint Female Development Program that focuses on fun, skill development and team building
Port Alberni Kid Sport $5,000
Funding for sport registration fees for under-priviledged youth
Funding for new shot clocks and goalie gear
Comox Valley Regional District $2,500
Automatic External Defibrillator for the
Funding for sport registration fees for under-priviledged youth
Trophies and awards for the 2010 Cyclone Taylor Cup Provincial Jr. B Hockey Championship
For Immediate Release …… Alberni Wrestling Thanks Drags and Announces 50/50 Winners
The Alberni Valley Wrestling Club would like to thank the Alberni Valley Drag Race Association for the opportunity to once again contribute to the Thunder in the Valley Drag Races and to raise much needed funds at the event through our very popular 50/50 sales.
Alberni Wrestling have been involved as volunteers in the Thunder in the Valley event for all 9 years of its existence. Over the years Alberni Wrestling has provided help in many areas at the races as we do for many other community events. Currently we provide the labour force for both the set up and takedown of the event as well as the security personel. In return for this significant contribution to the Thunder event the Drag Race Association does not pay Alberni Wrestling but they give us the right to run the 50/50 draws. The proceeds from these 50/50 draws at Thunder in the Valley have become an important part of our yearly fundraising efforts. Clearly this is a win/win scenario for both the Drag Race Association and Alberni Wrestling.
This agreement is also a big winner with the Drag race participants and fans since the Thunder in the Valley 50/50 has become a very popular part of the event. 50/50 sales are always brisk at the drags and the result is large pots being won by extremely happy participants. Where the winners are coming from also shows the popularity of the Thunder in the Valley with visitors from all over BC. This year’s winners were …..
· Saturday 12 pm Draw – Ted Gilbert of Port Alberni
· Saturday 4 pm Draw - Dave Beal of Duncan
· Sunday 12 pm Draw - Kevin Erickson of Duncan
· Sunday 4 pm Draw - Brenda Bentien of Kelowna
All draw prizes were claimed and all proceeds accounted for once again this year.
Alberni Wrestling would like to thank everyone who supported their 50/50 sales again this year. Thank you to all of our fantastic wrestling volunteers and to the Alberni Valley Rescue Squad who provided several volunteers to assist us this year in exchange for part of the proceeds. All other funds go back into programs that support our wrestlers all season long such as equipment, uniforms, entry fees, transportation and other operating expenses. Again a big thank you to Bill Surry and the Drag Race Association for once again trusting that Alberni Wrestling would do a good job for them and giving us this opportunity. Congratulations on another successful event. We look forward to being involved in next year’s 10th anniversary event.
Tom McEvay
Alberni Wrestling
Office: 250-723-3744
Now those are some happy people!
Thanks for reading!
Hammer
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