Gateshead College backing Drive for 5

Gateshead College backing Drive for 5
Monday 16th November 2009
Official Mobilx Newcastle Vipers Media Release
Tags Newcastle Vipers

Gateshead College and its students are backing the Newcastle Vipers in there Drive for 5 Campaign which takes place at the Metro Radio Arena, Newcastle on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd November.

The Vipers Drive for 5 will see the club attempt to attract 5,000 fans to each home game over one weekend in what will be the biggest Ice Hockey weekend attendance in North East History.

“It’s a massive undertaking by the club and one that everyone including the players, staff and supporters are all really excited about. We have received magnificent support from many corporate partners and we are delighted to welcome terrific support from Gateshead College.

"We have developed a tremendous relationship with Gateshead College over the past few months and are delighted to be working with them on an ongoing basis – the fact they are getting behind the club once again on our Drive for 5 campaign is just another indicator of the tremendous support we receive,” commented Vipers GM Jaimie Longmuir.

Pictured in the photograph are Gateshead College students with Vipers Players Jerammie Domish and Dean Holland who is also a student at Gateshead College, along with School & Community co-ordinator Alistair Cree.

Alan Snowdon, head of Academy for Sport at Gateshead College, said: “Gateshead College has developed a fantastic partnership with the Newcastle Vipers, which benefits both the players and our students. We have developed a bespoke apprenticeship programme for the players giving them the opportunity to work towards gaining a national qualification in sport, as well as taking advantage of our excellent sports facilities and coaching at the college. The partnership is also great for our students, giving them the opportunity to learn from one of the region’s top sports clubs.

“We’re all really excited about the Drive for 5 weekend, it’s going to be a memorable event – one to go down in North East Ice Hockey sporting history.”

Momentum for this historic event sporting event is rising and tickets are available by calling the Vipers on 0191 261 0909, visiting www.vipershockey.co.uk or by calling in to Vipers Hockey, 16 Shakespeare Street.

 

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