Chris MacKinnon Memorial Day is this weekend (3rd and 4th of August 2013). In conjunction with the Ladies Day, the weekend is promoted to remember the life of Chris MacKinnon, a life member of United Hockey Club, and will help raise awareness and funds for the National Breast Cancer Foundation.
United Hockey Club’s Capital League 1 teams will be changing their usual red, white and blue for a Chris MacKinnon ‘Pink strip’.
Games times for our CL1 this weekend are as follows;
CL1 Men – United HC v Central HC
3:15 on Saturday 3rd August 2013
Carter Field, National Hockey Centre
CL1 Women – United HC v ANU WHC
4:45 on Sunday 4th August 2013
Carter Field, National Hockey Centre
There are also major fundraising activities over the weekend whcih will include:
Monster Memorabilia Raffle: There are seven major prizes up for grabs all of which have been donated by sporting associations, teams, and individuals.
Silent Auction: Three major prizes including a $500 Travel Voucher, a Golf Day at the Gungahlin Lakes Golf Club, and a Giant Jim Beam Esky.
Ladies Raffle: Keeping with the theme of Ladies Days, Sunday will have a Ladies Raffle, with entries open to all ladies in our community making a purchase at the Lakers Lounge or Strikers Cafe To enter, visit the Lakers Lounge or Strikers cafe between now and when the draws take place over the weekend.
A special thank you to all those who have contributed prizes, monetary donations, and time to the special event.