CHL Mississippi RiverKings

Spots Still Available for RiverKings Golf Scramble on October 6 at North Creek

September 13, 2006 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Mississippi RiverKings News Release


SOUTHAVEN --- Hockey fans and golfers are reminded that the Memphis RiverKings' Third Annual Golf Scramble benefiting the Junior RiverKings and Junior StreetKings youth hockey programs is less than a month away. The fundraising event is scheduled for Friday, October 6 at The Club at North Creek in Southaven. In a change from past years, the tournament will be a one flight event with a 1 p.m. shotgun start.

The tournament fee of $500 for a team of four ($125 per player) includes green fee, cart, use of the driving range, large overflowing goody bag, golf shirt, lunch, dinner and prizes. A portion of the fee is tax-deductible.

The RiverKings open training camp the following Monday (October 9) and many of the 2006-2007 RiverKings players will be on hand at the tournament.

On-course contests will include longest drive, longest putt, closest to the pin as well as a putting contest on the practice green.

Registration for the tournament and the open practice range will run from 11:30 until the 1p.m. shot gun start. Lunch will be provided prior to the start of the tournament. The putting contest finals will be held at 6 p.m with dinner, prizes, live auction and raffle following at 6:30.

To register for the Third Annual RiverKings Golf Scramble, you can download and print a PDF of the tournament brochure via a link on the right side of the RiverKings' homepage at www.riverkings.com or call the RiverKings office at 662-342-1755 and ask for Judy.

The Junior RiverKings and Junior StreetKings Youth Hockey programs, in cooperation with Maddox Sports and Hernando Youth Sports, provide the opportunity for local youth to participate in ice and street hockey programs. Children of all ages receive guidance and instruction from quality and experienced coaches. Through fundraisers like this golf scramble, the involved organizations can continue to integrate, develop and help fund these programs.

Major sponsors of this year's RiverKings Golf Scramble include The Club at North Creek, Nike, Wheeler Homes, Miller Lite and First Choice Catering.

The Club at North Creek is located three and a half miles west of I-55 on Stateline Road.

For more information on the RiverKings Golf Scramble, call the RiverKings office at 662-342-1755 and ask for Judy Dunlop, Matt Hatch or Chris Pacassassi.

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The RiverKings celebrate their 15th Anniversary in 2006-2007. The season and home opener is Friday, October 20 versus the Youngstown Steelhounds at 7:05.

Season tickets for the 2006-2007 season are available now and start as low as $240. Call 662-342-1755 and reserve your seat at the DeSoto Civic Center for all the action.

Sign up your team now for the Third Annual RiverKings Golf Scramble on Friday, October 6 at 1pm at The Club at North Creek in Southaven. Brochure and registration forms can be downloaded and printed via www.riverkings.com.



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