Chelmsford's ice hockey season facing further problems
Swindon ENL Wildcats - Was Sunday 5th September, now Saturday 9th October
Invicta Dynamos - Was Sunday 19th September, now Saturday 13th November
Bracknell Hornets - Was Sunday 26th September, now Saturday 19th March
Romford Raiders - Was Sunday 12th September, revised date yet to be determined, but 3 alternative dates have been offered that fit in gaps in the Raiders schedule.
The club has managed to secure some ice time at a local rink for training in September, so will be able to get the much needed on-ice training to go alongside the off-ice fitness work that's been going on recently. The away games in Romford, Isle of Wight and Oxford which are all scheduled prior to the club's first home game will go ahead as planned on the 11th September, 2nd and 3rd October respectively.
A club spokesman said "It's disappointing that there is a blow to our planning, but we've been fortunate to secure some local ice time for training and we are able to complete our obligations to our opponents and the league by fulfilling our away games as planned throughout September and October. We have had a successful pre season and have agreed significant sponsorship deals with Chelmsford Radio 107.7 and Grants SEAT and ASDA as well as all our other sponsors away from the ice and the on-ice training we've had has gone well. The on-ice training we've had has gone well and we thank the Slough rink for finding us some spare ice slots for us to train in.
We now need to motivate the guys and mop up spare ice where we can to increase our levels of on-ice fitness that bit further to get us ready for the long campaign ahead of us. We now need to motivate the guys and mop up spare ice where we can to increase our levels of fitness that bit further to get us ready for the long campaign ahead of us.
We are thankful to the management of Riverside for keeping us informed of progress and we have been able to take action on our contingency plan at an early stage and we hope that the contractor remains motivated to complete the works by the agreed completion date. We are also grateful to the other teams in the league and the EIHA who have been very supportive during this period."
Please keep checking the website for further details and updates on the fixture list.
Following hot on the heels of the announcement of Grants SEAT being announced as the club's main sponsors for the 2010-11 season and ASDA continuing their support, the Chelmsford Chieftains are now searching for further sponsors to come on board as part of Essex's fastest growing sports team. With the refurbished ice rink just weeks away from opening and the season getting underway, now is the time to get involved with Essex's premiere ice hockey team. With a high number of existing sponsors continuing their support for the club, the Chieftains are looking to add to those sponsorship partners with new businesses supporting Chelmsford's aim for glory.
The recent deal with Chelmsford Radio 107.7FM is a sign of how much the club is moving forwards in a commercial way and the club have a fantastic opportunity for one local business opening up. As part of the refurbished rink there will be a brand new scoreboard placed at the rink and it will have the capability for video and still footage advertising. What the club is offering to any firm, large or small, is the chance to have your organisations name and details up on that screen and will be seen throughout matchnights to over 10,000 fans across the season, as well as prime advertising on the club's website.
All new organisations that express interest in being a part of the club and its drive for silverware this season will be entered into a draw and 1 lucky winner will gain all of the above. For those not lucky enough to win the big screen advertising opportunity, they will still be given space on the Chieftains website which attracts over 1.7m views per year.
There will also be a secondary draw which will see the second name drawn given a free half page advert in the club's matchnight programme.
All entrants will need to have entered by the 17th September. A free adult ticket to a game will also be provided, upon full payment.
Any organisation wishing to enter will need to Email Pete Lewis or contact Donna Smith for further information.
Friday night at Chelmsford Rugby Club saw the Chelmsford Chieftains and their main sponsor Grants SEAT unveil the emblazoned Chieftains car that will be used by Grants throughout the season. Prior to the club's quiz night, the car arrived and the assembled fans and media were able to look over the car and see the artwork that will be seen by thousands of people across Essex in the coming year, promoting both the ice hockey club and Grants SEAT. The club are delighted with the outcome and the design and it's keeping with the new shirts that are being brought in for the new season. The club would like to extend their thanks once again to Grants SEAT and all their sponsors for their support in the upcoming season.
(Photos by Donna Smith)
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