2013 Charity Classic putting the 'fun' in fund raising

The 2013 Make CF History Charity Classic is off to a great start, with 12 teams already registered for this year's event.  Our goal is to host a total of 16 teams, and we are prepared to expand the divisions if needed.

A new twist to this year's event requires our players to raise a minimum of $125.00 in order to participate.  In prior years, we simply required a flat team entry fee. Involving the players in the fund raising efforts was an idea suggested by the players in last year's post-event player feedback survey.

With the players now actively participating in our fund raising efforts, we've added some fun and friendly competition to the process as well.  This year we will be giving away great prizes to the top individual fund raiser, as well as to the top team fund raiser.  And with our new and improved event website on cff.org, each player will have their own personal fund raising page to help promote their efforts to friends, family and colleagues.  All donations can be processed online, and the players and teams can track their progress leading right up to the event.  It doesn't get much easier than that!  All donations go directly to the CF Foundation of Central Ohio.  

As for me, I am not exempt of the fund raising requirement (as the Event Chair and Tournament Director), and I have set a personal goal of raising $1,500.00.  My personal fund raising page is ready go, and I plan on exceeding my goal (of course)!

Our total fund raising goal this year is $50,000, and with the growing number of teams and players we expect nothing less than to achieve our goal.  We want to thank the players, and especially the team captains, for their support and participation! 

Happy fund raising, everyone!

ABOUT THE 2013 MAKE CF HISTORY CHARITY CLASSIC
What:  Men's and Women's Adult Amateur hockey tournament (USA Hockey sanctioned), including:

• Kids' Pond Hockey Tournament (for Mites and Mini-mites)
• Skills Competition for the adult players
• Silent and Live Auction
• Public Skate
• Stick-and-puck for kids with Blue Jacket Mascot "Stinger" (TBA)
• Blue Jackets Autograph Session (TBA)

When:  Friday June 7- Sunday June 9, 2013
 
Where:
Chiller Easton Ice Rink
3600 Chiller Lane, Columbus Ohio 43219
614-475-7575
www.thechiller.com

Why: To benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and cystic fibrosis research

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2013 'Charity Classic' set for June 7-9th

The organizers of the Make CF History Charity Classic are hard at work already, and the first piece of the planning process is in place: the date of next years event! 

Save the Date: June 7th - 9th, 2013.

Once again, the Make CF History Charity Classic will be hosted at the Chiller Ice Rink at Easton.  The Chillers have been great partners for us, and we are proud and excited to bring the event back to the Chiller at Easton.  Many thanks for GM Jeremy Rogers and his excellent staff for their continued support!

What's In Store for 2013
As always, our planning process begins with the players in mind first, and making sure we are creating a first-class experience for them.  There will be room for 16 teams again this year across four divisions.  In addition to the men's Experienced and Intermediate divisions, we will be adding a Beginner's (co-ed) division, and will again be looking to fill a Women's division.  For the players, there will again be a Skills Competition, social activities after the games, and many other great perks!  The tournament will be sanctioned by USA Hockey.

We will again be including kids in the event, and are looking to expand the kid's game into a tournament for four to eight teams of mites and mini mites.

There will again be activities for the general public, including a general skate, a stick-and-puck, and of course the silent and live auctions with great items and packages.

We are creating many new sponsorship opportunities as well for companies to get involved in a variety of ways to support this great cause. 

For inquiries about our event, sponsorship opportunities or how to participate contact Jackie Riedel at the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of Central Ohio: 
740 Lakeview Plaza Blvd., Suite 225 
Worthington, OH 43085 
p: (614) 846-2440 

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