Week of Sept 9, 2018

Good evening Blizzard families,

Our first night of Registration has come and gone. Registration for new members is being held this Thursday evening, September 13th at Kin1 from 6:30 to 8:00pm. If you would like to register and are unable to make it to this week's registration please contact me directly to make arrangements.

Regular ice sessions for all groups start the week of September 24th. Learn to Skate programs will start the following week.

Here are this week's updates:

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1. KICKSTART CAMP

Registration for the 2018 Kickstart Camp is available until this Friday, September 14th. Registration forms can be emailed to pgblizzard.president@gmail.com, or can be dropped off (with fees) on Thursday evening at Registration. Skaters who are competing at L2TA or T2T levels can register for Kickstart Camp or can register for the BCSSA Short Track Academy session which will run concurrently to Kickstart. Registration for ST Academy is through the BCSSA website.

The Blizzard will be hosting a BBQ for skaters and their families on the Saturday evening (September 22nd). Parents and families members are invited to join us, for $5/person. The BBQ will include burgers, salads, munchies, beverages and desserts.If you plan to attend, please RSVP to me by Wednesday, September 19th.

2. OFFICIALS TRAINING

Just wanted to know if there is anyone interested in taking any of the following officials courses this year:

-level 1 officials (anyone can take this. Good to have for any parent)
-level 2 timer (must have level 1 timer)
-level 2 place judge (must have level 1)
-level 2 referee (must have level 1)

Please reply to me directly to let me know interest by the end of the week please, so I can let the ODC know if there’s interest.

(don’t reply to the registrar please).

Thanks!
Emily


3. FUNDRAISING

Fundraising Coordinator Catherine  would like to remind everyone that the SaveOn Foods Gift Card and Bottle Depot fundraising opportunities continue all year. Please email photos of reciepts and/or provide originals to Catherine at pgblizzard.fundraising@gmail.com. Catherine has some great new fundraising ideas - if you have any ideas you want to share please send her an email, the club is always looking for new opportunities.

4. ICE MARKING

Keri McLeod, Ice Coordinator, will be recruiting volunteers to help add the speed skating lines and dots to the ice surface in the next two weeks. The club will need a group of 6 to 8 volunteers to help get the ice ready from practices and competitions. Stay tuned for more info.

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If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to send an email.

Have a great week.

Kessie Konwicki, Registrar
PG Blizzard Speed Skating Club
- on behalf of the PG Blizzard Board of Directors