Tourism, Culture and Recreation
March 31, 2009The following is being
distributed at the request of Sport Newfoundland and Labrador:
Battle of the Badges
in Support of Special Olympics
This Wednesday, April 1, Mile One Centre will be
filled with the type of playoff intensity that you expect this time of
year. When you check out what is on the ice, you won�t just see good
hockey. You will see goodwill in action.
On Wednesday night the Newfoundland and Labrador
Police Curling Association (NLPCA) will be hosting their Annual Charity
Benefit Hockey Game. Facing off against each other in the Battle of the
Badges will be the RCMP All-Stars vs. RNC All-Stars. Although the game
is sure to be intense as both sides battle it out for bragging rights,
there will only be one winner: Special Olympics Newfoundland and
Labrador! A portion of the proceeds from Wednesday�s game will go to
support Special Olympics programs in this province.
"The NLPCA has been supporting Special Olympics since
2005 when they approached us looking to help in any way they could.
Since that initial meeting the NLPCA have donated over $20,000 to our
cause. They are a great friend and an amazing supporter of our programs
and athletes" says Johnny Byrne, SONL Executive Director. "I am
continually amazed by the commitment of law enforcement to community
programs like Special Olympics. Members of the NLPCA and the Law
Enforcement Torch Run go out of their way to raise funds and awareness
for our organization. We are indebted to them." concluded Byrne.
Wednesday�s game will take place at 7:00 p.m. at Mile
One Centre. The game will showcase the hockey skills of the cities
finest and will also have plenty of surprises that are sure to keep the
whole family entertained. As a special treat members from the 2009
Special Olympics Provincial Summer Games host community will be on hand
for a pre-game presentation and puck drop. Tickets can be purchased at
the door for $10 a piece or four for $30.
Special Olympics Newfoundland and Labrador is
dedicated to enriching the lives of Newfoundlanders and Labradoreans
with an intellectual disability through sport. It is a
provincial not-for-profit grassroots organization that provides sport
training and competition opportunities for over 500 athletes of all ages
and abilities. There are currently 12 community-based clubs that offer
sport programs that reach in excess of 25 communities. Through sport
Special Olympics offers athletes and families a sense of achievement and
an opportunity to excel as they take on leadership roles within their
community
