KITCHENER, ON, MAY 28TH 2016—Runners, mudders, and thrill-seekers from around Ontario will beat the summer heat in the wildest—and muddiest—of ways when the 2016 Rugged Maniac 5K Obstacle Race Series comes to Chicopee Ski and Summer Resort in Kitchener on Saturday May 28th 2016.

An event designed for those who love fun, fitness and festivals, hosted by one of North America’s largest obstacle race companies, will see thousands of participants tackle 25 unique and challenging obstacles. Runners will jump over fire, crawl through underground tunnels, rocket down a 50 foot water slide and bounce on trampolines as they make their way in, over, and through the 5km layout at Chicopee Ski and Summer Resort in the heart of Kitchener.

Rugged Maniac has designated the Rangers’ Sun Life Financial Kids In Gear program as their featured beneficiary for the Kitchener event. Rugged Maniac will donate $1 from each registration to Sun Life Financial Kids In Gear and racers will have the opportunity to make additional donations through registration.

The Sun Life Financial Kids in Gear program assists with the collection and purchase of hockey equipment for youth who require financial support in the Kitchener-Waterloo community. The program also provides financial support and assists with playing fees for families. Tickets are available online at http://www.ruggedmaniac.com/events/toronto. Rangers fans can use the discount code RANGERS to receive $10 off registration entries. The day-long festival, which is free to attend for spectators, will also feature an array of entertainment including music, mechanical bulls, beer, food, and exhibition booths.

Rugged Maniac CEO Brad Scudder appeared on the hit show Shark Tank, and caught the attention of famed businessman and billionaire Mark Cuban, who was impressed with the events and the enthusiasm of all the Maniac participants. So much so that he secured a 25% ownership in the company with a $1.75 million dollar investment. “Rugged Maniac is very excited to bring this fantastic event back to Kitchener and partner with the Kitchener Rangers to support their Sun Life Financial Kids in Gear program,” says Dave Cannon, Director of Rugged Maniac Canada. “Rugged Maniac provides a fun outlet for both adults and teenagers to get more adventure and excitement in their lives by playing in the mud.”

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After a research study conducted last season into the usage of our Terrain Park, we have decided to alter the hours of operation for the Advanced Terrain Park.

The park will be opening during regular operating hours on the weekend, holidays (Christmas Break & March Break) and P.D. Days. The park will open at Noon, Monday - Friday.

In an effort to get a larger terrain park open earlier in the season, we will be getting a line of features open on Chicane so that more advanced riders have somewhere to ride while the terrain park is being built. The Beginner Park will also be open as soon as possible.

Kitchener, February 17th 2012 – On Thursday February 16th, 2012 the Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce awarded Chicopee Ski Club with the Hospitality and Tourism Award at the Business Excellence Awards Gala held at Bingemans.

Nominations for the award included Chicopee Ski Club as well as a number of other fantastic hospitality providers including:

Best Western Plus St. Jacobs Country Inn
Delta Kitchener-Waterloo
Game Asylum Inc
Homewood Suites by Hilton Cambridge Waterloo
K-W Oktoberfest Inc.
The Canadian Clay & Glass Gallery
The Walper Hotel
THEMUSEUM
UpTown Waterloo Business Improvement Area

“We are proud and humbled to have been nominated with such a prestigious list of organizations and businesses,” states Bill Creighton, Executive Director of Chicopee. “Chicopee will continue to work hard to provide residents and tourists, of all ages, with an exceptional experience. We strive to be a premier destination for summer and winter recreation in Waterloo Region and beyond.”

For more information on Chicopee’s memberships, tickets, programs, camps, events and facilities, please call Guest Services at 519.894.5610 or visit: http://www.discoverchicopee.com

About The Business Excellence Awards
The Business Excellence Awards encourage and recognize Chamber members who have made exceptional contributions through their involvement and leadership, making a clear difference and who act as role models in the community.

Kitchener, December 29th, 2011 – Chicopee Ski Club officially opened its 2012 Winter Season today with an exciting ribbon cutting ceremony for its new Quad chair lift on the North Hill.  The unique event was greeted with roars of excitement and applause from the crowd who gathered at the base of hill to celebrate this historic moment.

The ribbon cutting featured a variety of Club Members, Management and Board personnel, community members and business owners who ‘”sponsored a chair” by purchasing large decals
that were applied to the back of each chair and ready for each sponsor to ride today.  To sponsor a chair at Chicopee, it costs only $500 per year for 5 years and will last the lifetime of the lift
(estimated at 25 years). 

The ribbon was officially cut at 8:15 a.m. by President of the Board Richard Parent, Executive Director Bill Creighton and the winner of Chicopee’s “Ribbon Cutting Contest” – Tanya Ibbotson, of Waterloo, accompanied by her daughter Aurora and son Hunter .

All chair sponsors were the first to ride the lift on their own chair followed by Management and Board Members.  The general public followed with great excitement and anticipation.  The event was capped off with a VIP reception in the Silvertip Lounge.  Chicopee will continue the celebration into New Year’s this weekend where they will be the only venue to host two amazing fireworks shows plus live music, skiing, boarding and a variety of fun family activities.

For more information on this press release or Chicopee’s New Year’s Eve celebration, memberships, tickets, programs, camps, seasonal events and facilities, please call Guest Services or visit: http://www.discoverchicopee.com

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Lori McCrae
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Kitchener, December 20th, 2011 – Chicopee Ski Club is waiting patiently for colder weather before it can open for the season. “Unfortunately the forecast is not looking favourable over the next 10 days for snow or snowmaking conditions” states Bill Creighton, Executive Director and COO. “We’re trying everything we can to open as soon as possible. We’ve already dumped about 2-1/2 million gallons of snow on the hill in the past two weeks, but the temperatures are on a roller coaster ride. As soon as we make it, we start losing it.”

Chicopee had originally planned to open on December 16th with a major community event and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for its new Quad lift. When Management reviewed the conditions and forecast last week, a decision was made to delay the opening to this week (Dec. 22nd), weather permitting. Early this morning, the state of the hill was reviewed and as the pictures indicate, there is not enough snow to open even one run. In terms of snowmaking, the rule of thumb is that temperatures need to stay at a minimum of -4 degrees for a few days. “Right now we’re lucky to be getting one to two nights in a row at those levels” states Creighton.

Chicopee is encouraging everyone to check their website regularly for updates regarding Season Opening. The Club has confirmed that it will be open for its annual New Year’s Eve Bash regardless of weather conditions complete with fireworks, family activities and live entertainment.

For more information on Chicopee’s New Year’s Eve Bash, memberships, tickets, programs, camps, events and facilities, please call Guest Services or visit: http://www.discoverchicopee.com

For more information or questions regarding this Press Release, please contact:

Lori McCrae
Manager, Business Development
P. 519-894-5610 x238
C. 519-501-6346
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