BOWLATHON 2005: Saturday February 26, 2005 - Thorncliffe Bowlarama, 45 Overlea Blvd. Toronto, ON

What's in it for the team captain?

What does a team captain do?

STEP 2: Make sure all team members have a pledge form and a postcard. Each bowler will canvas their network of family, friends, etc. to collect pledges to bowl. The pledges are a flat fee, not a per pin amount. Tax receipts will only be issued for donations of $20.00 or more, and only if requested. Also, we ask all bowlers to ensure that names and addresses are legible and complete with postal code.
New this year! If you have family or friends who wish to donate but you are unable to collect their pledge, they can donate directly to us online at: http://www.canadahelps.org/CharityProfilePage.aspx?CharityID=11669 Once your amount is determined you can direct it to the virtual bowler.

STEP 3: Adult team members are asked to raise a minimum of $100 in pledges to cover their costs. Kids are asked to raise a minimum of $25, students age 12 and up, $50. Reassure everyone on the team that if they can collect an average of $9 from 20 people they will have raised $180, which will allow us to reach our goal of $125,000. Bowlers who raise more than $150 qualify for great prizes.

• If they raise $150- $199 in pledges they win a TRCC prize
• If they raise $200 - $300 they win the prize, plus entertainment passes/cds, and are entered into draw #1 for more prizes.
• If they raise over $300 they win the prize, passes/cds and are entered into draw #2 for fabulous prizes.

STEP 4: With your team, decide if you’re bowling 5 or 10 pin. Cosmic bowling is a crazy mutation of bowling and a dance club! The lights over the lanes are turned off, and the alleys and pins glow an eerie colour thanks to the black lights. There's music in the background, and disco balls spinning all around. Not for the serious bowler!

STEP 5: Decide when you want to bowl. The first shift begins at 1:30 pm. The second shift starts at 4 pm, third shift at 6:30pm. Both afternoon shifts offer 5 pin bowling on one side and 10 pin bowling on the other side. The evening shift features 10 pin only.

STEP 6: Choose a team name - the lane will be booked under whatever name you decide upon. Be daring, quirky, or not; it’s your choice!

STEP 7: Let us know by February 11/05, the name of your team, who your team members are, when you wish to bowl & what type of bowling. The earlier you confirm, the more choices you will have. Teams registering by January 31/05 can win early bird prizes.

STEP 8: Call your team members prior to the event and arrange to meet them 15-20 early on the lane you’ve been assigned. Encourage members to meet the $100 minimum (this is where the cheerleading comes in!) and remind them to bring the money to the Bowlathon. Cheques can be made payable to the TRCC/MWAR or our full name.

STEP 9: When you meet your team on the lane, collect their pledge forms and money. When the forms and pledges are balanced you bring it to the registration desk. You will register for the entire team and collect any rewards/prizes players have coming.

STEP 10: While you’re registering, your team members will get their shoes and begin warming up. Once you’ve registered you can put on your shoes, pick up your bowling ball and celebrate! Your job is done! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Prizes awarded to the individuals & teams who raise the most money!

If you require any information about being a team captain, Bowlathon or the TRCC don't hesitate to contact Deb at 597-1171, ext. 233 or e-mail: bowl@trccmwar.ca

Bowlathon 2004 was a great event! Click here to see the photos and review.

BOWLATHON 2005

• Join as a Bowler, Team Captain, Sponsor or Donor
• You'll have a chance to bowl at 1:30 pm, 4 pm or 6:30 pm
• All cosmic bowling, either 5 pin or 10 pin
• Automatic team captain rewards! Great individual and team prizes!
• Light buffet served for each shift

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