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Great Fun! Great Prizes! Great
Cause! We hope you will continue to show your
support for this fund-raiser! |
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Many companies and individuals
continue to show support for this important fund-raising event. Would you
or your business like to offer some prizes? Business tax receipts are also
available for corporate donations.
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Thanks to the following for their support in
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Friday - March 9th, 2007
Getting things Ready:
Volunteers get things
ready for another year. Thanks to the volunteers, committee members,
workers from the town of Gimli and the support for the Winnipeg Blue
Bombers/Never Alone workers for their help. Here are some shots from behind the
scenes on Friday.
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Saturday - March 10th, 2007
Time for the
event!
There was plenty of last minuted details to get
ready for the start of the marathon. Here are some of the volunteers
getting the site ready. From setting up the tents to sponsor banners it all got
done! Once again the volunteers, committee members, workers from the town of
Gimli and the support from the Winnipeg Blue Bombers/Never Alone workers got
the jobs done in time.
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Bash-A-Thon Social:
The Friday night social started
things rolling. The social was held at the Lakeview Resort in Gimli. Thanks
to Gudlite Music Entertainment Services for supplying the tunes. Snacks and a
cash bar were available. There were also plenty of prizes to win too!
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Let the
Fishing Begin:
24 hour participants got set up and prepared for
some fishing action. Additional Registration & Pledge Collections were
available through the day. Mannys Live Bait was back again on site
offering Bait, tackle and Fishing licenses.
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Media
Challenge:
Local media were invited out to
participate in the EZDOC Media/Celebrity Challenge Cup. Gord LeClerc of
CTV Winnipeg was back to defend the cup. This year he met his match. The
winners this year were Chris Cvetkovic (Winnipeg Blue Bombers) and Craig Stapon
(SUN/CJOB). Anglers also joined other local media like Jon Ljungberg - Host of
Breakfast Television at CityTV Winnipeg.
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A Family
Event:
It is great to see some families out to
participate in the event. Both young and old enjoyed meeting the mascots. A
definite highlight was Buzz and Boomer, mascots of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
LuLu Bell the clown was also out for some fun. Kids could discover our
goodie/loot bags, enjoy the activities like face painting, craft table or a
chance to build their own ice fishing rod!
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The
marathon Continues:
Thanks to all the anglers taking part
in the event. The prizes for the Family Mini Marathon, Early Bird
Registration Draws were handed out prior to supper. Afterwards, everyone
enjoyed the on ice Whole Hog Roast and gourmet buffet dinner, prepared by Craig
Guenther (the chef). Following supper many of the anglers the 24 hour
participants get prepared for a night of fishing.
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Sunday - March 11th, 2007
Awards
Breakfast:
The event winds up with at the awards
breakfast. Anglers and their families were invited to the Lakeview Resort
to enjoy a breakfast buffet get warm, get comfortable. This was also the
time to enjoy the many raffle prize draws and the announcements of the top
pledge earners! Anglers who fished for the whole 24 hours were given a limited
edition T-shirt rewarding their efforts.
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Watch for updated details.
This FAQ is
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Are
participants required to stay for the whole 24 Hours?
The
event facilities are set up to operate for the full 24 hours. Participants are
not required to fish the full time. However, must be present for the final
prize draws to be eligible. Prizes will be awarded to the family event during
following that part of the marathon, mid afternoon.
Where do we get Registration forms and pledge sheets?
Registrations are now available following the link on the
walleyewarriormarathon site. Pledge sheets are sent as soon as the registration
form is sent or faxed to the address on the form.
What do we do with the pledges we raise?
There
will be a Cancer Care booth set up as you enter the fishing area in Gimli.
There you will drop off your sheet and money and receive your participant
package and ID tag.
Can we bring our own
auger, shack and snowmobile?
Augers and shacks are very welcome, we
will be on hand to drill holes for anyone who does not have an auger but no
motorized vehicles on the ice please. There will designated parking at the
marathon site.
Will there be washrooms
and food available?
There will be porta potties set up near the
fishing areas, like our first event we will have a concessions on the ice for
food and beverages for the full 24 hours.
Can we keep any fish we catch?
Because we are under a
competitive fishing permit all walleye must be released. Only Perch and Marias
can be retained.
Where can we
fish?
There will be posted rules on site, with the exact
boundaries for the contestants. You do not have to fish in the provided tents,
but it will be very comfortable in there! If you have more questions please
contact us.
Will there be tackle and
fishing licenses available?
A valid fishing license is required.
Following the angling guide rules and regulations. Licenses, bait and tackle
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General
Directions to the town of Gimli, Manitoba |
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Gimli is located on the west shore of
Lake Winnipeg. Gimli offers plenty of entertainment options. Gimli is home to
various festivals, most famously the Islendingadagurinn (Icelandic Festival).
Gimli, Manitoba host:
"Walleye Warrior 24 hour Ice Fishing Marathon.
"In Memory of Brian LeClair - Founder"
Great Fun...Great Prizes...Great Cause.
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