THE BATTLEFORDS — Kennedy Schmidt, marketing and office manager for the Battlefords North Stars said the team continues to engage with their community in a variety of ways.
In the last three years, the North Stars have helped donate $15,693 to the Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs Inc Star Children’s Fund.
The team wore orange jerseys to mark Truth and Reconciliation Day.
Schmidt adds, “We like to do a lot of different things throughout the season.”
For the North Stars this season, every Tuesday is Better Together Tuesday, which Schmidt says comes with more than just wearing a shirt as they like to take part somewhere in the community.
Oct. 11, the team hosts the first Kramer Trailer Sales Shootout Showdown as well as a pumpkin carving contest and auction.
Nov. 1, there is a speciality third jersey launch, that includes a fundraising component, with details remaining under cover until closer to that date.
The annual toque and mitten toss is upcoming, with items collected being donated to those in need.
Nov. 30, the North Stars have a new fundraiser called Winter Cash Frenzy and Bash with special guests, the Duelling Pianos, and a lottery.
December events include packing the patrol unit for the Humane Society, Timbits players playing at intermission, a Teddy Bear toss for the WPD ambulance and another shootout showdown.
January will kick off with Way Back Wednesday which offers $5 admission, $5 drinks and $5 merchandise specials.
Schmidt affirms there are other activities in line for the new year including a sponsor appreciation night and a volunteer appreciation night, amongst other special activities.
Whether it's playing and reading at the schools, hauling new mattresses in at Gold Eagle Lodge, helping with Co-op week, pass punt and kick competitions, youth events with Concern for Youth & Big Brother Big Sisters or the Festival of Trees, the list goes on and on,” added Schmidt.
Players understand what it takes to be a team member both on and off the ice. Between morning practises, and games, players take part in a mixture of afternoon events, whether it be school, out in the community, working on themselves or team building and bonding.
Schmidt also acknowledges, “The message to the boys and to this community is that we, as an organization and a team, wouldn't be here without the community which is why any chance, we have to go out and make the community a better place we do. The three “Cs” of this organization are courage, commitment and community for a reason.”
You can keep up with the latest news and updates on either the North Stars website or Facebook page.
