The U12 Drumheller Raptors travel team is looking for support to become the BMO Team of the Week.
The soccer team, coached by Cameron Chapin and Paul Salvatore, entered the BMO contest to hopefully win big for their facility.
The contest is to give teams across the country a chance to show their pride, spirit and community commitment. Until July 24, judges will be picking 15 teams as finalists for the Team of the Week Contest. After that, Canadians will vote for their favourite team. The winner will be announced in September and will win $125,000 to upgrade their facility.
The U12 Raptors are already a winner. As one of the Early Bird Entry winners, it received a shipment of BMO practice soccer balls and water bottles.
So far, there have been nine Teams of the Week selected as finalists, and the Raptors would like to claim one of the finalists spots. More than want it, they deserve it.
The team is not only committed to working hard and giving their all every game, but also give back to the community. They are very active raising funds for their club to keep the program strong.
Beyond soccer, every year they donate a portion of their Christmas fundraiser for the Alberta Arthritis Society. They are also one of the teams that goes door-to-door every year in the Salvation Army’s Food drive.
Part of keeping soccer strong in Drumheller is upgrading its facility. Some of the amenities they would like to add a field house, with shelter, washrooms and concession, with storage, and making comfortable for players and spectators.
To help support the Drumheller U12 Raptors soccer team in the national contest, go to www.bmosoccer.com and register to show support for the team.
The more support the team gets, the better the chances it will be selected as one of the weekly winners and qualify for the national voting. So far, there has been a steady stream of support for the team, but they could always use more.
“The more supporters you have on your page the better your chances of becoming a weekly winner,” said Drumheller Soccer board member Marnie Chapin.
