Geeks on Ice Event Schedule and Details

Hello Raving Fans,

We'll Geeks on Ice is upon us once again! We hope you are as excited about our 5th annual hockey tournament as we are? In order to provide some insight on what we have planned for you and your families this weekend, our team has decided to send you this descriptive calendar of events, similar to the calendar posted on our website and on FaceBook.

This year, Geeks on Ice will feature 3 major events which are opened to participants and the general public. They are: Geeks on Ice Hockey Tournament, The United Way Family Fun Zone and Molson Geekfest.

Hockey Tournament:
The first official puck drop will take place on Friday, April 18th by City of Moncton Deputy Mayor Merrill Henderson. In the opening game, the first ever female team les Acadiennes on Blades take on Skywire Software @ 5PM.






United Way Family Fun Zone:
From 1pm to 4pm on Saturday, April 19th children of tournament participants and members of the public get the chance to participate in a fun filled afternoon of games, slides, face painting, mascots, reading corners, food and etc..

The best part is, it's FREE to attend!!!! Tell your co-workers, friends and family members...


Details:
1) Dragon 4 in 1(jumping area, an obstacle course, ladder ramp and slide)
2) Dalmatian Bouncer/Slide
3) Fastest Shot Speed Radar System
4) 5-hole Hockey Shootout
5) Balloon Twisting
6) Face painting
7) English and Francais reading corners for children
8) Celebrity Mascots

Molson Geekfest:
Join our Denis Gaudet at 8:30pm on Saturday, April 19th for Molson Geekfest! This is our traditional networking event for tournament participants, family members, friends and members of the public whom over 19 years of age.

Molson Geekfest is hosted by the Slapshots Bar and Grill located in the Moncton 4 Ice Center.

Highlights include:
-Molson Drink Specials
-Free WiFi by Red Ball Internet, don't forget your laptop -Hockey Night in Canada
-Special Geeks edition of Coaches Corner sponsored by Martell Homes (http://www.themartellexperience.com/) - 9pm
-Rising Stars Most Generous Geeks Award Presentation
-Raffle prizes by Molson

..and you can win one of 2 Nintendo Wii game consoles by purchasing tickets for our raffle draw!

We ask that anyone attending please drink responsibly and designate a sober driver or call for transportation.

Lastly, HAVE FUN! This week is a celebration of the contribution that knowledge economy workers (you) make to your community. Meet as many of your peers as possible and we encourage that all participants serve as community ambassadors at the event. Feel free to Twitter, FaceBook, Blog, YouTube or Digg us at the event!

Cheers,

Trevor MacAusland
Geeks on Ice Committee Member

Geeks on Ice would like to thank its 2008 sponsors the City of Moncton, Enterprise Greater Moncton and Molson Breweries.

Geeks on Ice Raffle: Win one of Two Nintendo Wii's

Raffle tickets are now available for the 2008 Geeks on Ice charitable hockey tournament. There are many prizes to be won including one of two Nintendo Wii game consoles that are up for grabs!

Tickets are 1 for $2 or 3 for $5. the draw takes place at Molson Geekfest on Saturday, April 19th. You do not have to be in attendance to claim your prize.

Proceeds of ticket sales will towards technology upgrades for two local non-profit agencies in their fight to eliminate the digital divide!

Ability Transit provides transportation services to those persons with disabilities and no mode of transportation. They are looking for new computers for operations and scheduling as well as update their dispatch system.

BUILT Network(http://moncton.builtnetwork.ca/index.html) is a Customer Service Representative program developed specifically to provide persons with disabilities the opportunity to come together as a team to increase workplace skills and ethics. Geeks on Ice will use the funds raised build a computer lab by purchasing 12 new computers.

Tickets can be purchased at the Geeks on Ice tournament from April 18th-19th or by contacting the Greater Moncton and Southeastern NB region United Way at (506) 858-8600.



Geeks on Ice would like to thank its 2008 sponsors the City of Moncton, Enterprise Greater Moncton and Molson Breweries.

ThisWeek: Not your usual ice-capades

***Disclaimer: Great article, but be advised that I am working on my Bachelors, not Masters, and Fun Zone starts at 1pm***

Self-proclaimed 'geeks' have turned a hobby into a important fundraiser

By Katie Hunter
This Week Staff
Published Friday April 11th, 2008
Appeared on page A5

Trevor MacAusland calls himself a geek. While working in the IT industry, Trevor has found a way to maximize his playtime so that his hobbies have become an integral part of his day job.

What began as common pick up hockey games between friends, has now turned into a 16-team charitable tournament called Geeks on Ice.

"Geeks on Ice is an ice hockey tournament with IT Professionals competing to raise money for technical equipment and support throughout community organizations," explains the self titled geek....(continue)

Geeks on Ice would like to thank its 2008 sponsors the City of Moncton, Enterprise Greater Moncton and Molson Breweries.

Come and Join in the Fun and Support BUILT Network Moncton Inc.

BUILT Network Moncton Inc. is one of two non-profit organizations selected by Geeks on Ice skating to eliminate the digital and geographical divide!

Geeks on Ice is a recreational hockey tournament focused on providing organizations and individuals who share a passion for sports, community and technology the opportunity to network, have fun and give back to their community.

Geeks on Ice is more than just a hockey tournament. In partnership with the United Way of Greater Moncton and Southeastern NB, they use the proceeds of the tournament to purchase much needed computer equipment for community non-profit agencies. Over $15,000 has been reinvested into the community of Southeastern NB.

By investing in hardware, software and providing the transfer of IT knowledge to those without regular, effective access to digital and information technology Geeks on Ice are making a difference in the community!

The tournament runs from April 17th - 20th, 2008, admission is free. There will be a Family Fun Zone happening Saturday afternoon, April 19th at the 4Plex from 12 pm - 4 pm, and the major event for BUILT representatives to attend is the Molson GeekFest on the Saturday night, April 19th, 2008 at 8:30 pm to be held at Slapshots Bar at the Moncton 4Plex.
Bring your family and friends, enjoy some great hockey and support the Geeks and BUILT Network Moncton. See you there!

http://moncton.builtnetwork.ca/index.html

Geeks on Ice would like to thank its 2008 sponsors the City of Moncton, Enterprise Greater Moncton and Molson Breweries.

PRE-TOURNAMENT MEETING - TONIGHT 7:00 PM

GOI 2008 Teams:The briefing is scheduled for this evening at 7:00 PM

The location for the briefing is:
Aditya Birla Minacs
720 Coverdale Road (Riverview Mall)
Riverview NB

Come to the smaller set of doors (Not the Employee Entrance)
The number to dial into:
Toll-free Dial-in number: 1 866-234-0247
International Toll-free Dial-in number: 800-9746-9979
Conference ID: 3276672

If you cannot personally attend/dial into the chosen timeslot, please provide an alternate attendee.

If you have any questions, please feel free to call me.
MichaelGOI 2008

Geeks on Ice would like to thank its 2008 sponsors the City of Moncton, Enterprise Greater Moncton and Molson Breweries.

Geeks on Ice Geocaching

Are you into Geocaching? Seems like we have some "geeks" that are... While sports fans will be cheering on their favorite Geeks on Ice team, others will be hunting treasure around Greater Moncton with a Geeks on Ice theme... Have Fun!

Details: http://www.geocaching.com/track/details.aspx?id=1487959

Released: Sunday, March 30, 2008Origin: New Brunswick, CanadaUse TB21Q4K to reference this item.

How do Trackable Items Work?

Recently Spotted: In the hands of the owner.

Current GOAL: To attend as many hockey games as possible and raise awareness about the yearly Geeks On Ice hockey tournament.

About this item:

This TB is really into hockey and would like his photo taken at all of the major NHL hockey teams home arenas. He'd also like to see as many hockey games as possible whether it be NHL, or other minor leagues. Please take a photo of him at any hockey event you can get him to.
He's also travelling to raise awareness about a charity called Geeks On Ice. Geeks on Ice is a recreational hockey tournament focused on providing organizations and individuals who share a passion for sports, community and technology the opportunity to network.

Geeks on Ice is more than just a hockey tournament. Every year, in partnership with the United Way of Greater Moncton and Southeastern NB, we use the proceeds of the tournament to fund the fight against the Digital Divide.

Check out Geeks On Ice at http://www.geeksonice.com/

Geeks on Ice would like to thank its 2008 sponsors the City of Moncton, Enterprise Greater Moncton and Molson Breweries.