Moncton, NB - The countdown to the 2006 edition of Geeks on Ice has begun. Sixteen teams from across Atlantic Canada will compete in the 3-day event for the Whitehill Cup. Last year's champions, Assomption Vie, will be back and are ready to defend their title. The tournament is held at the Moncton 4 Plex beginning on Thursday, April 20. Teams and the public are encouraged to attend the official puck drop Friday evening at 5pm on Rink C followed by a game that will feature the defending champions, Assomption Vie of Moncton taking on the challengers, Evolving Solutions of Saint John.
Networking and fundraising activities planned during the event and are open to the public. The activities will begin on Friday at 3pm when the NB Rising Stars (www.risingstars.ca) will kickoff their 2006 nominations by hosting a networking mixer for participating teams and all members of the knowledge industry. The first 100 participants will be treated to a beverage, compliments of Rising Stars. The activity is at the Slapshot Bar and Grill (4Plex). More details to follow..
Event participants, public, families and friends are also welcome to join us starting at 9pm on Saturday for Geekfest 2006, admittance is free. Geekfest will be at the Dundee Sportsdome feature music by Movin 'N Grovin DJ services with food and prizes. Someone may win $10,000! Don't miss it!
This year's event benefits Support for Single Parents. As such, they will be selling raffle ticket ($2 for each or 3 for $5) for a trip for 2 to Montreal courtesy of VIA rail and holding a silent auction featuring an official autographed Team Canada Olympic jacket by Gold medalist Team Gushue during the event. Tables will be setup at both the Dundee Sportsdome and Moncton 4Plex beginning on Friday. Anyone wishing to purchase tickets in advanced can contact Support for Single Parents at 858-1303. The draw and closing of the auction will take place at Geekfest. A maximum of 1000 tickets will be available with 300 already sold.
For more information on this event please visit www.Geeksonice.com.
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