The Chilliwack Ringette Association has teamed up with the Chilliwack Sports Hall of Fame to host an inaugural Golf Tournament at the Chilliwack Golf Club August 17.  The tournament is a fundraiser with proceeds being shared between both non-profit societies.

Both organizations work year-round to promote sport in Chilliwack. The Chilliwack Sports Hall of Fame recognizes and promotes sporting excellence in Chilliwack through annual inductions and displays. The Chilliwack Ringette Association has 70 members who play, coach and volunteer in the sport of ringette.

“Working together allows the opportunity to pool resources and to deliver an event that goes beyond raising money for sport, but also allows us to come together as a sports community and a ringette family” commented Chilliwack Ringette President Mike Kinar. “Our association will not be able to do our usual fundraising events this season due to the pandemic, so every little bit we raise will help us continue to provide a low-cost team ice sport for the community”.

The partnership formed as both societies look for ways to engage their members during the challenging times of the pandemic.

“Golf is one of the few sports that we can participate in from a safe distance from one another right now” says Hall of Fame President Shannon Bettles. “Our society had to postpone this year’s induction event. The golf tournament provides an opportunity to put our volunteers to work promoting the Hall of Fame and local sports organizations. We want to help create a fun event where people can get outdoors, make memories, and support one another”.

The tournament will follow all of the safety guidelines of the provincial health officer, as well as the Chilliwack Golf Club. First tee times start at 10:30am, registration for the tournament is available through the Chilliwack Sports Hall of Fame and Chilliwack Ringette Association websites.

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