Officials with Five Counties Children’s Centre are gearing up for the annual ‘Next Gen Game’.
Tickets are being sold for the Petes and Rangers on February 19th, with proceeds supporting kids’ treatment services. For ticket information click here.
Annual Giving Coordinator Linsey Kampf says taking in the actual hockey action is just one piece of what is a very fun day.
As part of the Next Gen Game, the Petes will offer nine Five Counties kids a behind-the-scenes experience, giving them the chance to take on the roles such as team scout, coach, general manager and PA announcer.
Five Counties Children’s Centre provides speech, physio and occupational therapies, as well as other treatment services for kids and youth from birth to age 19 years. Last year, Five Counties served more than 6,200 children and youth in its region – the highest number of clients in its nearly 50-year history.
Here is a complete list of activities:
-A free family skate running from 11:15 am to 12:50 pm for ticket holders to the game. All skaters must wear helmets. Participants are asked to leave the building at the end of the skate. They can return at 1 pm when the Memorial Centre opens for the game.
-While the game starts at 2:05 pm, pre-game festivities kick off at 1 pm. Five Counties staff and volunteers will be there to offer: face painting by donation, a giant Lego set up for kids to enjoy, and details on Centre services.
-Bid on some amazing items in the silent auction being held prior to and during the game. Items up for bidding include a three-day getaway to Beachwood Resort, Brimacombe ski passes, a 25-pack for classes at Full Tilt Cycle, and tickets to Medieval Times.
-Limited Next Gen toques will be for sale at the game. Each toque is $15, with proceeds supporting high-demand treatment services at Five Counties.
-Take part in chuck-a-pep (or chuck-a-puck) for a chance to win fabulous prizes. Tickets are three for $10, and you will receive three rubber pucks to toss onto the ice during the second period intermission. The pucks that land closest to the centre ice circle will win prizes, including: passes to the Peterborough Golf and Country Club, sports merch from The Capital PTBO prize, and a Petes’ prize pack.
(Written by: Jordan Mercier)
