WHITEWATER REGION (Cobden) – It was a disappointing turnout of people who would like to volunteer for the Whitewater Kings.
But, that’s not a concern of general manager Kevin Ready or game day operator Jamie McConnell.
The two, along with team secretary Lynn Foley, spoke to a group of less than 10, a week ago.
The meeting was to advise people how to become involved as volunteers with the Whitewater Kings, what positions are available and to fill out an application form.
Ready said, “Dealing with presentation of the game is complicated. We need a good volunteer effort.”
For high school students, these volunteer hours can go towards the community service hours they require prior to graduation, he said.
There are volunteer positions in off-ice officiating, such as the penalty box and clock; canteen staff; security; public address announced; general admission, music and video.
While many of the positions are routine, Ready noted specific skills in the area of video are required. The video will be used to review the game with the players and coaching staff the next day, he explained.
“This area will require some training,” he said.
While he was “hoping to be overwhelmed” with people who wanted to volunteer, the reality what the small group that did show up, Ready said.
“Now we need to expand the brigade,” he said. “It’s three weeks before we are on the ice. We need to bet the bushes and find volunteers.”
Ready said the hockey club is partnering with various organizations who may need financial help within Whitewater Region. However, the partnerships are still being worked on, so which ones they are won’t yet be released.
It is a 52-game season with 26 of the game at home. Of the home games, 20 are on Saturday at the Astrolabe Arena in Cobden, while five are on a Thursday night in Cobden.
Opening night is Saturday, Sept. 16 at the Astrolabe Arena in Cobden. However, there are training camps and exhibition games in Beachburg, Renfrew and Pembroke.
Training Camps
The Whitewater Kings are now accepting registrations for its inaugural Training Camp in this, their first season in the CCHL2. The Camp will be held from Tuesday, August 28th to Thursday, August 31st. The Camp is at the Beachburg Arena from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. each evening. These are open try outs.
The Whitewater Kings will make the first round of cuts on Wednesday, August 30th. There will be another round of cuts the following night, Thursday, August 31st.
For more information on the training camp please go to Please visit our website for more information at http://pointstreaksites.com/view/whitewaterkings/fall-camps/fall-camp-1
Exhibition Games
The Whitewater Kings will then play home and home exhibition games in Renfrew on Friday, September 1st and in Pembroke on Sunday, September 3rd.
The regular season opens the following weekend with the “Showcase games at the Richcraft Sensplex” in Ottawa on Friday, Sept. 8th, 9th and 10th.
The Whitewater Kings home opener is at the Astrolabe Arena in Cobden on Saturday, September 16th against the Renfrew Timberwolves.
Billets Required
The Whitewater Lumber Kings need billets — families who are willing to have a hockey player live with them.
To participate, or get more information, please contact Greg Kossatz at 613-639-6481.
