MartyAlexander
06-18-2005, 10:47 AM
Red Deer Inline is starting to get a reputation ? for hosting great tournaments that is!
Red Deer Inline hosted one of three Hockey Alberta In Line (HAIL) summer series tournaments held last summer in addition to the HAIL Regional Championships/NARCh Regional Qualifier Tournament.
The second and final HAIL summer series tournament took place in Red Deer the weekend of June 3-5. A total of 52 teams (including 17 Canada Inline teams from Calgary, Edmonton, Spruce Grove/St. Albert) involving five age divisions (8 & under to 16 & under) participated in 104 games taking place at four different locations in the city which was a task in its self. The 12 & under and 14 & under teams ended up having a recreation or house division as well as a competitive or elite division. Each team played four games over weekend. A good time was had by all based on both verbal and written feedback.
The following feedback are excerpts are from a string of e-mails sent to Red Deer Inline following the tournament:
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Thank you Red Deer Inline for your work in putting on an excellent tournament. From Central Alberta & Innisfail Inline we had a great time. Your hard work is appreciated.
Thanks again, Brent/Tracy
I couldn?t agree more. Red Deer Inline, you guys did a terrific job this weekend, especially considering there were games going on in four different arenas on five different surfaces. Well done!!!
Marty Alexander
Sherwood Park U12 Sr. Bullfrogs
Lori, Kelly and volunteers
Absolutely -- we from Calgary have to take a lesson. We have whined and cried about all the arenas we?ve had to use. This was well done from all aspects. Thanks again.
Cheryl Tomanik on behalf of all of us here at Rockyview Inline
We at Ponoka Inline agree. You guys did a great job making all the games fun for all. Thank you Red Deer Inline.
Dave and Krista
Ponoka Inline
Hi Lori. As I said to you yesterday, the Titans had a great time. I?m impressed with the great job you all did.
Dawn Dixon
Titans ? Edmonton Inline
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No tournament like this can be pulled off with an army of dedicated volunteers. Thank you one and all:
· Ray Robak: President, Red Deer Inline Hockey Association (RDIHA) & Tournament Committee Chair
· Tournament Committee members: Ray Robak, Ray Goodship, Laura Warawa, Rose & Heather Williams, Craig Nykyforuk, Kim Bargery, Lori Irvine, Barry Irish, Nikki Schmitz, Boyd Williams, Kelly Stout
· Ray Goodship: RDIHA Referee-in-Chief & Officials Assignor for Tournament
· Laura Warawa: Rink Manager
· Kim Bargery: Maps, coaches packages, and most paperwork preparation
· Jodi Dennis: Wall schedules
· Kelly Stout: Tournament Scheduler
· Kendall Waiting: HAIL Referee-in-Chief, helped assign senior officials
· Members of the U12 Canyon Cougars, U14 Jr. Snipers and U14 Sr. Snipers all helped as rink managers, 50/50 sellers and prize table workers
As Lori Irvine, one of the tournament organizers, stated after it was all over, ?Again, it was a lot of work, but many people came through and pulled off an incredibly HUGE tourney and lots of smiles by the kids - and why else do we do it.?
Marty Alexander
Communications & Promotions Coordinator
Hockey Alberta In Line Committee
Red Deer Inline hosted one of three Hockey Alberta In Line (HAIL) summer series tournaments held last summer in addition to the HAIL Regional Championships/NARCh Regional Qualifier Tournament.
The second and final HAIL summer series tournament took place in Red Deer the weekend of June 3-5. A total of 52 teams (including 17 Canada Inline teams from Calgary, Edmonton, Spruce Grove/St. Albert) involving five age divisions (8 & under to 16 & under) participated in 104 games taking place at four different locations in the city which was a task in its self. The 12 & under and 14 & under teams ended up having a recreation or house division as well as a competitive or elite division. Each team played four games over weekend. A good time was had by all based on both verbal and written feedback.
The following feedback are excerpts are from a string of e-mails sent to Red Deer Inline following the tournament:
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Thank you Red Deer Inline for your work in putting on an excellent tournament. From Central Alberta & Innisfail Inline we had a great time. Your hard work is appreciated.
Thanks again, Brent/Tracy
I couldn?t agree more. Red Deer Inline, you guys did a terrific job this weekend, especially considering there were games going on in four different arenas on five different surfaces. Well done!!!
Marty Alexander
Sherwood Park U12 Sr. Bullfrogs
Lori, Kelly and volunteers
Absolutely -- we from Calgary have to take a lesson. We have whined and cried about all the arenas we?ve had to use. This was well done from all aspects. Thanks again.
Cheryl Tomanik on behalf of all of us here at Rockyview Inline
We at Ponoka Inline agree. You guys did a great job making all the games fun for all. Thank you Red Deer Inline.
Dave and Krista
Ponoka Inline
Hi Lori. As I said to you yesterday, the Titans had a great time. I?m impressed with the great job you all did.
Dawn Dixon
Titans ? Edmonton Inline
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No tournament like this can be pulled off with an army of dedicated volunteers. Thank you one and all:
· Ray Robak: President, Red Deer Inline Hockey Association (RDIHA) & Tournament Committee Chair
· Tournament Committee members: Ray Robak, Ray Goodship, Laura Warawa, Rose & Heather Williams, Craig Nykyforuk, Kim Bargery, Lori Irvine, Barry Irish, Nikki Schmitz, Boyd Williams, Kelly Stout
· Ray Goodship: RDIHA Referee-in-Chief & Officials Assignor for Tournament
· Laura Warawa: Rink Manager
· Kim Bargery: Maps, coaches packages, and most paperwork preparation
· Jodi Dennis: Wall schedules
· Kelly Stout: Tournament Scheduler
· Kendall Waiting: HAIL Referee-in-Chief, helped assign senior officials
· Members of the U12 Canyon Cougars, U14 Jr. Snipers and U14 Sr. Snipers all helped as rink managers, 50/50 sellers and prize table workers
As Lori Irvine, one of the tournament organizers, stated after it was all over, ?Again, it was a lot of work, but many people came through and pulled off an incredibly HUGE tourney and lots of smiles by the kids - and why else do we do it.?
Marty Alexander
Communications & Promotions Coordinator
Hockey Alberta In Line Committee