Good evening PG Blizzard Families, REMINDER - All Learn to Skate Programs begin this week. Equipment Manager, Dave Konwicki (dknowick@telus.net) will be at the rink on Tuesday and Thursday evenings to help new families with their speed skating gear. For any other new skaters, Dave will be in touch with you regarding skates and/or equipment packages. A big thank you to Dave for all the work over the past months getting skates and equipment ready for this season! This week - please help us to welcome these new families to the club! Without further adieu, here is this week's update: ****************************************************************************************** 1. Fundraising - FUNDScrip Hello Member, I am excited to share with you some information regarding a new fundraising initiative for the PG Blizzards called FundScrip. I encourage you to watch this short video clip explaining what it is and how it works. Just click on the link http://static.fundscrip.com/msm/How-Does-FundScrip-Work.mp4 I have attached an Invitation Letter for the program with detailed instruction about the program and how to register. *Important* - the Group Invitation Code is: DZQ8FN (I was not able to save the invitation document with the code imputed) Please ensure that you are using this code to register so it will link you to the PG Blizzard account In addition I have provided a direct link which can connect you to the PG Blizzard FundScrip group account for registration. I have also attached an Electronic Fund Transfer Application form for the member who may choose this as a payment method. Please read over the invitation letter and/or visit the website to learn more I will be available at the rink this Tuesday Oct 3rd from 5:30 - 7:30 for member who may require assistance and/or more information about the program. You are also able to email any questions to pgblizzard.fundraising@gmail.com Kind Regards, ~Amber and Elaina~ 2. Hi Everyone, I know the season is just starting but meets are already coming up later this month. The information is not out yet but see below for upcoming meets. Watch for registration forms to come. How to sign up for meets: I will send out info and forms when they are available (this is usually 2 weeks before a meet). Complete registration form and give this form as well as a cheque written out to PGBSSC for the amount noted on the information form. These two items can be given to Emily Akerley, the Meet Entry Coordinator (I am at the rink Tuesdays for Learn to skate, Fundamentals and Novice practices on Tuesdays and for the Novice Practices on Thursdays. I am not at the rink on Saturday mornings). Upcoming Meets in October: -Oct 21 - FSJ Interclub -Oct 28 - Ft. St. James Interclub Upcoming Meets in November: -Nov 4 - Classic Chill Kamloops -Nov 25 - PG Meet! (Central Interior Challenge/BCWG Trials) Any questions please feel free to email me directly at theakerley6@gmail.com or give me a call at 250-640-2873. Please note I am also the team's Officials Liaison. I will be sending out some information about this in a later email. Enjoy a great season! Emily AKERLEY PG Blizzard, Meet Entry Coordinator & Officials Liaison 3. PG Blizzard Coaches Named to Team BCSSA Congratulations to coaches Lorelei St. Rose (Road to Red Deer) and Corine Masich (Canada Age Class Long Track) for being chosen as coaches for team BCSSA. Read more here: https://www.bcspeedskating.ca/ **************************************************************************************** Have a wonderful week - skate fast and turn left! Kessie Konwicki, Registrar on behalf of the BCSSA Board of Directors ![]()
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