Kootenay Wildcats hope public jumps on board goal of attending hockey tournament in Saskatchewan
By The Nelson Daily Sports
The Kootenay Wildcats Girl’s Hockey team needs help from the public to attend the prestigious Mandi Schwartz Memorial Tournament next month in Wilcox, Sask.
The tournament attracts many elite teams and college scouts from across North America.
“This year the Wildcats have worked hard and as result of their early achievements have for the first time qualified to participate in the Mandi Schwartz Memorial Tournament to be held at Notre Dame,” said a team spokesperson.
The estimated cost to attend the tournament is approximately $20,000.
The players are currently locked in fundraising plans to help offset costs.
The Wildcats, consisting of players from Golden to Trail, compete in the B.C Hockey Female ‘AAA’ Midget League playing against teams from Richmond, Fraser Valley, Prince George and Kelowna.
Team members train weekly, some traveling hours in cars to attend practice.
The Wildcats program has experienced tremendous success during the past decade, twice earning Female Midget ‘AAA’ Provincial Championship honours.
Graduates of the Wildcats have received scholarships at play at the college and university level while pursuing an education.
For more information on how to help the Wildcats get to Saskatchewan contact Team Manager Curtis Biggs at (250) 357-9373 or email curtis.biggs@teck.com; or coach Cary Fisher (250) 368-1688 cary@redstoneresort.com
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