Derek here. A contest for The Best Zamboni Driver!! EKC & KOOTENAY ICE LAUNCH THE ZAMBONI CHALLENGE NEW for the 2014/2015 season are the EKC Zamboni ICE Time Trials. East Kootenay Community Credit Union (EKC) has partnered with the Kootenay ICE hockey team to find the most skilled Zamboni driver in the region. From eight Zamboni drivers representing eight community groups, one driver will be recognized with distinction as the Kootenay’s ‘Master Zamboni Driver’. Along with bragging rights, they will bring home the trophy for one year and be on the plaque at Western Financial Place for years to come. The winner will be the Zamboni driver with the best time for completing the obstacle course with penalty time added for errors. The winning Zamboni driver will bring home a $500 donation from EKC to be awarded to their community group. Runners up will also receive $250 donations from EKC for their community group. The first Zamboni Time Trials will be held Friday November 7th at the game against the Edmonton Oil Kings. The next date is set for Saturday January 24th and the finals will be Friday March 13th. The trials are held at intermission on the following dates (this may change depending availability) • Friday November 7th – 7pm Edmonton o Between 1st and 2nd period § Cranbrook vs. Kimberley o Between 2nd and 3rd period § Canal Flats vs. Elkford • Saturday January 24th – 7pm Swift Current o Between 1st and 2nd period § Fernie vs. Invemere o Between 2nd and 3rd § Sparwood vs. Creston • Friday March 13th – 7pm – Medicine Hat o Between 1st and 2nd period § Top 2 o Between 2nd and 3rd period § Awards of Best Zamboni Driver EKC has committed $3,250 to supporting eight community groups. November 7th community groups include: • Cranbrook Woman’s Resource Centre • Canal Flats Youth Group for a Skateboard Park • Fernie Women’s Resource Centre • Kimberley Early Learning Centre EKC urges the communities to support the Kootenay ICE, support community groups and have some fun! WWW.EKCCU.COM facebook/EKCCU kootenayice.net -30-
Posted on: Wed, 05 Nov 2014 14:23:47 +0000