A 90 minute workshop was held on Friday August 16, 2024, at Ska-Lu-La for those with responsibilities for Centennial Game Day activities.
The workshop began with an introductions and then onto the workshop goal focussing on needs for the commencement of the first season in the KIJHL.
Game day responsibilities were broken into the categories of gate/admission, merchandise, security, beer gardens, off ice officials, activities, 50/50, and technical services.
Needs were broken into “must have” and “nice to have”. A few of these needs included: more volunteers and back up support; increased storage space; tighter security in a few key areas in arena ; equipment needs ie computers, camera, wiring, debit machines or similar ; clarity and training on new processes; billets; increase in the variety of activities and performers; and need for smaller sponsored prizes.
In related areas discussion also included: how to increase crowd engagement, and how to encourage and involve a younger population.
For the new organization participants identified earlier and improved communications, future use of discount pricing and keeping things simple ( KISS) as areas to work on.
Participants wished the organization and team good luck in the season.
For those who may be interested in joining the team either as a volunteer as a billet contact Dan at [email protected]
