Special Hockey International

Tournament Update

I am sending out the general schedule for the tournament so that everyone knows when the main events are scheduled.  We are working on the game schedule and will have that posted within the next couple of weeks.  We are hopeful that we can accomodate everyone’s schedule requests. 

 First, the exciting news:  We have 64 teams registered, and nearly 900 players coming to the tournament!!  I believe this is the biggest tournament yet.  In order to schedule four games for every team, the games will be scheduled for 50 minutes.

 Here are the highlights of the schedule.  This will be posted on our website as well:

 Thursday, April 28:

 Coaches meeting, 10:15 am (we realize that not everyone will be there, but we’ll catch you up at registration if you arrive on Thursday)

 Games from 11:00 am - 7:30 pm (last face off at 6:30).

 Opening Ceremonies are 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm on Rink 1 (Feature rink). 

 SHI General meeting: 8:45 pm

 Friday, April 29:

 Games from 7:00 am - 8:00 pm 

 Coaches Game at 8:00 pm  on rink 1.

 Saturday, April 30:

 Games from 10:00 am - 5:30 pm 

 Awards Dinner starts at 5:30

 Awards ceremony is 6:10 – 8:00 on Rink 1. 

 Band plays from 8:00 – 10:00 pm (we have secured the “Best Buddies” band (the Berkshire Hills Music Academy Troupe), which consists of young adults with special needs).

 For the awards dinner / ceremony, we will be splitting up into two groups.  Half will start with dinner, and half will start on Rink 1 for the awards ceremony.  Around 6:50 pm we will switch everyone up.  The band will start around 8:00 pm.

 The dinner will be more casual than years past.  We’ll be serving salad, pizza and one healthy dinner choice (probably chicken).

 Special thanks to Michael Liotta, Mike Hickey, and our tournament committee who have been a tremendous help throughout the planning process.

 We’re looking forward to seeing you in April!

Thanks,

 John Quill

Capital City Condors on Canada AM

The Capital City Condors wish to send out a great big “THANK-YOU” to all SHI member clubs that supported us in the Aviva Community Fund Challenge! We are thrilled to announce that we were chosen from among 2000 entries to receive funding! On January 25^th, the Condors were featured on Canada AM for the cheque presentation! It was very exciting for the players and parents as they had no idea what was happening, other than that the team was being featured on Canada AM and that they needed to be at the rink ready to get on the ice for 6:30am! It was a great surprise moment for the parents and others who had come out to support the team, when the Aviva folks handed our team a cheque for $25 000!! The players had to be on the ice for more than 2.5 hrs (on and off) and we also owe a huge “thank-you” to our amazing coaches and volunteers who kept the kids entertained for such a long period of time. Ottawa Senator, Matt Carkner, who has been very generous towards and supportive of our team even stopped by part-way through the morning to boost the kids energy levels!

The video clip is a compliation of the Canada AM segments featuring the Condors, done by one of our parents. It is well worth watching if you missed it on the 25^th.  Again, we could not have reached the final judging stage without the support of our fellow SHI teams, and we are very very grateful!

 http://gallery.me.com/lloydpalmer/100146

Shana & Jim Perkins
Capital City Condors
www.capitalcitycondors.org

Hockey Night in Canada coming to North Bay

 Thanks to CBC Sports/Hockey Night in Canada and Kelsey’s Cheers to Hockey Contest some lucky residents will get to experience the “Ultimate Hockey Party”on February 12^th.  The photo contest was to highlight the “ultimate hockey moment in your community.”  North Bay North Star Manager Sharon Fung submitted a photo of team member Terry Larivee receiving his tournament medal from Michael Liotta, president of Special Hockey International (SHI) at the annual tournament last year in Orangeville.  Terry is 64 years old and scored his first goal at the tournament, a very happy occasion for all who know Terry.  Terry was thrilled to receive honourable mention at the tournament banquet. 

Grand Prize Winning Submission

 Sharon Fung was notified last week that the photo was the grand prize winning entry chosen from all entries across Canada.  As a result Sharon receives the “Ultimate Hockey Party”. This party will include 100 friends, family, team members and team supporters at Kelsey’s restaurant in North Bay.  The party will include live music, food, games, activities and an appearance by Peter Puck.  February 12^th is also hockey day in Canada and the party will be featured on national television on Hockey Night in Canada.  The prize package also includes four all expenses paid tickets to any broadcast NHL game in Canada.

Terry with his medal.

“It’s very exciting” said Fung.  “I have never won anything like this before”. I’m sure it is going to be a lot of fun.  As for the game, I’m trying to decide where to go and I’m thinking an Edmonton vs Calgary game might be kind of fun.  Of course Terry is coming to this game as well! 

Aviva Community Fund Challenge

PLEASE support the Capital City Condors in the Aviva Community Fund Challenge!!

Register to vote at www.avivacommunityfund.org, then search for idea #5439!
Or use this link: http://www.avivacommunityfund.org/ideas/acf5439
Voting begins December 2 and goes for 10 days!
VOTE EVERYDAY!!

2011 Tournament Registration now open

The 2011 Tournament registration forms are now available. For more information and to download all the necessary forms goto 2011 Tournament in the dropdown menu.

All news updates for the 2011 tournament will be available here.

Aviva Community Challenge Fund

The Capital City Condors

The Aviva Community Fund Challenge is an opportunity for groups and organizations to present an idea that helps the community at large and have the chance to win financial support. The Condors entered the contest and have been selected as Semi-Finalists! The selections in Rounds 1&2 are based on the number of votes each idea receives. In order to carry on through Round 2, we are going to have to really promote ourselves and gain a lot more voters!

It would be terrific if other SHI teams from around the world could support us! Round 2 voting begins December 2 and doesn’t last very long, so we have to accomplish a lot in a short amount of time.

Follow the link below to see the complete profile and support the Condors’ efforts:
http://www.avivacommunityfund.org/ideas/acf5439