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World Juniors Update: Tickets and Event

Sponsorship Coming This Month

By: Molly Kett

s many of you know, the
A2020 World Juniors event will
be taking place in Cornwall this
year. Although it’s only March,
the event organizers are working
hard to make sure everything goes
according to plan. This planning
includes securing the hotels for
players, coaches, and the support
staff for the teams, as well as the
transportation to get to Cornwall
for the tournament. Additionally,
it includes getting tickets into the
hands of our community members!
FPO very soon for the ticket launch - the
“We’re going to be getting ready

full tournament package should be
coming up in March,” says Lorne
Taillon. “People will be able to
purchase the full package which
will include the 13 games, including
the semi-finals and the golden and
bronze medal games.”
After the tickets go on sale, Photo Submitted
sponsorship opportunities will

SEAWAY VALLEY MINOR HOCKEY ASSOCIATION become available. on what the packages entail will be
available during the month of March.
HIRING HEAD COACHES “The next thing will be the local
FOR THE 2020-2021 HOCKEY SEASON sponsorships securing businesses to “We’re also going to be doing
jump on board for sponsorship of a home team business package as
If you are looking for a great coaching opportunity and love to work the program and helping us create a well so that small businesses can
with dedicated young hockey players at the AA and A level, this is your legacy fund with the proceeds from get involved in supporting the event
chance. Seaway Valley Rapids Minor Hockey Association is seeking
head coaches for the 2020 – 2021 hockey season. Competitive expenses the tournament,” says Taillon. with the purchase of tickets and
coverage for coaches offered. According to Taillon, one of being recognized as a member of the
The head coach will be responsible of all the duties related to coaching the biggest benefits of the event is home team,” says Taillon. “It will
as per the job description. include a couple of tickets for the
bringing the Junior A hockey world
Positions are open in the following divisions: to Cornwall for a week in December full event. In the end, the proceeds

and offering the 13 games to see from this tournament, because it’s
U 10 A players ....................born 2011 some of the best talent at that level. a partnership event with Hockey
U 11 AA players ................born 2010 Teams from Eastern and Western Canada, the City of Cornwall,
U 12 AA players .................born 2009 Canada, as well teams from Russia, Hockey Eastern Ontario, and the
CJHL, will be split. The City of
U 13 AA players .................born 2008 the U.S., and the Czech Republic Cornwall‘s proceeds will go toward
U 14 AA players .................born 2007 will be in attendance, bringing quite a legacy fund for hockey and for
the crowd to Cornwall.
U 15 AA players .................born 2006 facilities in the future, which could
U 16 AA players .................born 2005 “The benefit for the community is include programming for learn to
U 18 AA players .....born 2003 - 2004 the tourism and that we’re basically skate, maybe some upgrades at some
inviting 150 athletes and support of our facilities, some coaching
Applications will be accepted until March 20th, 2020 staff to the city for a week for the clinics, and trainer clinics. It could
All applicants must submit a cover letter indicating their qualifications tournament,” says Taillon. “They include various things but, we’re

and an outline of their season plan along with their application. will be spending time in our hotels, working on that legacy fund. So
The application and job description can be found on our website at our restaurants, shopping and seeing
www.seawayvalleyrapids.com. Only those who are selected for an that’s really the big benefits of being
interview will be contacted. some sights of the area so it’s a real involved.”
huge boost for tourism.”
All applications can be emailed to: Four levels of sponsorship will Next, there will be a push for

Brad Robertson berobertson@sympatico.ca be available from platinum, gold, volunteers. So, if you’re interested
in getting involved, keep checking
or Mark Desnoyers convenorhockey@gmail.com silver, and bronze. More information in for future updates.