February 07, 2008
‘DOGS ANNOUNCE DETAILS OF “IT’S COOL TO CARE†PROGRAM SET FOR FEBRUARY 11th
Event includes Hamilton Bulldogs Skills Competition & Red and White Game
HAMILTON, ON – The Hamilton Bulldogs, in conjunction with the Hamilton Wentworth District School Board and the Hamilton Wentworth Catholic District School Board, have announced today that the “It’s Cool to Care†program hosted by the Bulldogs Foundation will be held on Monday, February 11th at Copps Coliseum from 10:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.
This fun and informative program brings together the excitement of hockey with important messages about character building and taking a stand against bullying. Participating students in grades 4-6 will attend a midday program that includes Skills Competition events performed by the Hamilton Bulldogs, a brief presentation by a family counselor and author, interspersed with positive messaging by players about dealing with conflict; caring for others; courage in adversity; perseverance; and sportsmanship. The event wraps with a Red and White inter-squad game.
With over 40 schools participating in the event, there are expected to be over 4,000 children in attendance. The event, which is also available exclusively to the Bulldogs’ season ticket holders, is not open to the general public. All season ticket holders must enter Copps Coliseum through the media / security entrance located to the right of the box office on the Bay Street side of the arena. Season ticket holders MUST bring their season ticket holder identification cards to gain access to this event.
Event Time Line:
9:30 - 10:30 Student Arrival – Music and Video on Jumbotron
10:30 - 10:40 Welcome from: - Dr. Chris Spence, Director, Hamilton Wentworth District School Board
- Marcel Castura, Director, Hamilton Wentworth Catholic District School Board
- Deputy Chief Ken Leendertse, Hamilton Police Service
- Bruiser, Hamilton Bulldogs Mascot
10:40 - 10:50 Player Messaging
10:50 - 11:45 Hamilton Bulldogs Skills Competition
11:45 - 12:15 Red and White Game
12:15 – 12:30 Message from Lisa Hewitt-Savelli, Author and Family Counselor
12:30 – 12:45 Players and Panel Q&A
12:45 – 1:45 Farewell and Departure
*All times are subject to minor changes.
The defending Calder Cup Champion Hamilton Bulldogs return to action on Friday, February 8th at 7:30 p.m. when they host the San Antonio Rampage at Copps Coliseum. Tickets for all ‘Dogs home games are available at the Copps Coliseum Box Office, any Ticketmaster outlet, online at www.ticketmaster.ca, or through charge-by-phone at 905-527-7666. For more information or to purchase season tickets call 905-529-8500, e-mail tickets@hamiltonbulldogs.com or visit www.hamiltonbulldogs.com.
Fans can listen to every Bulldogs game on the flagship station of the Hamilton Bulldogs Hockey Network, 820 CHAM. Fans can also listen or watch at www.hamiltonbulldogs.com by clicking on the ‘B2 Networks’ or ‘820 CHAM’ icon on the ‘Dogs website. All regular-season radio and online broadcasts will begin with a pre-game show 20 minutes prior to each scheduled game-time.
