VOLUNTEERS MAKE THE CLASSIC!
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The Alton Millpond Hockey Classic is organized by a volunteer committee composed of citizens from Caledon, Ontario.
MILLPOND CLASSIC ORGANIZING COMMITTEE 2018
Jeremy Grant, Chair, Alton Mill Arts Centre
Beth Staite
Bill Hodges
Val Borden
Steve Hayward
This is Steve Hayward, also known as The Abominable Snow Blower. He's a leader in the community, being a member of the local Lions Club. Steve is the lead hand for ice prep and maintenance for the tournament. This shot captures Steve in his natural glory - after an hour or so clearing the snow from the millpond.
Fearless Co-Chairs, Randy (left) and Jeremy prepare for action in 2013.
Bob and Doug (our version of the Mckenzie Brothers) set up one of the nets.
The Shovel Crew
hard at work!
We couldn't do it without our volunteer brigade who help pull the event together!
From the daytime food and beverage service...
Until 2013, the tournament had a daytime beer tent operated by the Caledon Lions Club, food and beverage supplied by the Caledon Optimist Club and a post-tourney community-style dinner in the Millrace Room in the beautifully restored Alton Mill. This year the Lions will be back with the beer and Enbridge Gas will run a breakfast BBQ. Gourmandissimo Cafe will offer bbq items throughout the rest of the day.
To the on-ice reffing...
Since the beginning, the tournament has been fortunate enough to have attracted Ray Scapinello, former NHL referee and Hockey Hall of Fame member to officiate the games. Ray will be returning again this year!
To the ice prep and maintenance...
Another critical partner is the Village of Alton Volunteer Fire Department which kindly floods the ice several times prior to the event to ensure we have the best possible conditions.
To the photography....
Over the years we have been blessed with volunteer photographers including Joanne Crease, Cathy Wilson and Jim Waddington. Without their dedication, we'd just have a bunch of crappy photos from cell phones!. And, this website would be all text.
THANK YOU!!!!
From the daytime food and beverage service...
Until 2013, the tournament had a daytime beer tent operated by the Caledon Lions Club, food and beverage supplied by the Caledon Optimist Club and a post-tourney community-style dinner in the Millrace Room in the beautifully restored Alton Mill. This year the Lions will be back with the beer and Enbridge Gas will run a breakfast BBQ. Gourmandissimo Cafe will offer bbq items throughout the rest of the day.
To the on-ice reffing...
Since the beginning, the tournament has been fortunate enough to have attracted Ray Scapinello, former NHL referee and Hockey Hall of Fame member to officiate the games. Ray will be returning again this year!
To the ice prep and maintenance...
Another critical partner is the Village of Alton Volunteer Fire Department which kindly floods the ice several times prior to the event to ensure we have the best possible conditions.
To the photography....
Over the years we have been blessed with volunteer photographers including Joanne Crease, Cathy Wilson and Jim Waddington. Without their dedication, we'd just have a bunch of crappy photos from cell phones!. And, this website would be all text.
THANK YOU!!!!
In 2012, our "dignitaries" included Caledon Town Crier Andrew Welch, Ward One Councillor Doug Beffort, Caledon Mayor Marolyn Morrison, Regional Councillor Richard Paterak, and Federal Member of Parliament David Tilson.
Phil Lammana (right) Branch Manager of Scotiabank Orangeville (Riddell Branch) presents a cheque to the Millpond Rehabilitation Project to Jeremy Grant, tournament co-chair and co-owner of the Alton Mill at the 2012 Tournament banquet.