Calgary Word & Deed Softball Tournament Registration

2010-06-02T11:04:00.000-07:00

Welcome to the 2nd Annual Word & Deed Calgary Family Softball Tournament and BBQ page. We are excited to once again have the opportunity to hold this fantastic event in support of Word & Deed. This year we will be raising money for the Nigerian school building project that Word & Deed is involved in. Please take a moment to review all the details below and to consider becoming involved in this event or finding out other ways in which you can support this event and this worthwhile cause. With your help we can make a real difference for these students and have a great time doing it.

Tournament Details
Saturday, Sept 18, 2010
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Chinook Winds Ball Park
Airdrie, Alberta
Registration Deadline: Aug 21

Click here to download registration form:
Registration Form (pdf)
Registration Form (xls)

Contact
To register your team, make a donation, volunteer your services, or to get more information, please contact...
Organizing Committee: Grace Harbour
Phone: 403-851-5017
Email: harbourfamily@shaw.ca

What Are We Raising Money For?
Proceeds will be used for a school building project in Nigeria.

About The Schools: There are two Christian school campuses in Nigeria. One is in Koti-Yough (pronounced ko-tee-yoe), a very poor, rural area. There is also one in Makurdi (Ma-kur-dee) which is a little more urban. The schools serve close to 2,000 children ranging from grades K – 9. Both schools have been accredited by the Nigerian government. They each have a local pastor from the Presbyterian Church acting as a chaplain, and all teachers give Bible lessons. These schools have gained a reputation for high moral and academic standards leading to an explosion in enrolment.

About The Project: The average class size is currently 75 students. Four classrooms are being added to each school this year for a total budgeted cost of $89,000. The construction will include a cement roof, which will provide the possibility of adding another storey in the future. With the exception of furniture and a few other categories, operating costs (teacher salaries etc.) are fully covered through school fees paid by parents.

Please help us reach our goal of $15,000 towards the completion of this worthwhile project!

How to get involved
· Organize a team of 10 or more players
· Register your team by Aug 21 as a youth group team (12-18 years) or adult team (19 & over)
· Work with your team to raise $500 or more in pledges
· Invite your family and friends for the BBQ lunch
· Come to the tournament for friendly competition with other teams from Calgary and Edmonton areas

Directions
Chinook Winds Ball Park is located near the SW edge of Airdrie. From Highway 2 at the south end of Airdrie, turn west on Yankee Valley Blvd / Big Hill Springs Road. Follow the signs for Chinook Winds Ball Park (turn left onto Chinook Winds Drive, and watch for the ball park on the right-hand side).

What to bring
· softball gear (bats, balls, gloves)
· hats & sunscreen
· pledge forms (with money!)
· sportsmanlike attitude
· your appetite!

For the rest of the family
· Cheering on your team!
· Playground
· Activities for kids (ages 2 to 6)
· Informal softball games (ages 7 to 11)
· BBQ lunch

Corporate Sponsors
Looking for a worthwhile cause to support? Put your name up at the tournament! To sponsor a tournament diamond, BBQ rental, or to help out those in need, please contact Grace Harbour.

2nd Annual Calgary Word & Deed Softball Tournament

Calgary Word & Deed Softball Tournament Registration