Nearby firefighters skating to elevate resources for mental-wellness units
Two-day occasion will function firefighters from Ramara, Severn, Oro-Medonte, Tay Township, Rama and Orillia who look to surpass past year’s $5,000 fundraising total
All around 100 local firefighters are gearing up for the 2nd yearly Ishkode Cup hockey event this weekend at the Chippewas of Rama 1st Nation’s Mnjikaning Arena Sporting activities Ki (MASK).
The tournament, arranged by Rama Hearth and Rescue Services acting Capt. Doug Rideout and Orillia Fire Department firefighter Darryl Armstrong, builds “a lot of pleasure” among the local firefighters.
“Previous 12 months we experienced a whole bunch of laughs,” Armstrong said. “Every person actually acquired alongside and there was a camaraderie among all of us.”
Though firefighters share in their distinctive brotherhood during the weekend of hockey, Armstrong says the online games are competitive.
“It truly is quick hockey,” he claimed. “It’s awesome observing the pace of the men and their capacity to stick-manage.”
In final year’s championship sport, Orillia defeated Rama in overtime to earn the initial once-a-year Ishkode Cup.
“Orillia has been doing work on their skills collectively for about a month now,” Armstrong claimed. “We are wanting to protect the cup.”
The charity tournament incorporates firefighters from Ramara, Severn, Oro-Medonte, Tay Township, Rama, and Orillia. Last 12 months it lifted just under $5,000 for entrance-line employee and very first responder psychological health models.
The tournament also collects non-perishable food donations for the Rama Food items Distribution Plan and The Sharing Put Food items Centre.
The group is invited to attend the party this weekend to cheer on their local office and help the 50/50 attract and silent auction table. Organizers are however seeking for community firms or organizations who would like to donate to the event’s silent auction table. These interested must e mail [email protected].
Here is a total schedule of Ishkode Cup events:
Saturday
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- 9:00 a.m. – Ramara vs Severn
- 10:00 a.m. – Oro vs Tay
- 11:00 a.m. Opening Ceremonies
- 12:00 p.m. Rama vs Orillia
- 1:00 p.m. Ramara vs Tay
- 3:00 p.m. Orillia vs Oro
- 4:00 p.m. Rama vs Severn







Sunday
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- 9:30 a.m. – Ramara vs Oro
- 10:30 a.m. – Orillia vs Severn
- 11:30 a.m. – Rama vs Tay
- 2:00 p.m. – 1 vs 4
- 3:00 p.m. – 2 vs 3
- 5:00 p.m. – Finals






